Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show the love, but between the Valentine's Day gifts, thoughtful bouquets of fresh roses, and special date nights, February 14 can get expensive. The average person spends almost $200 on the day, so it's understandable if you are looking to save a few bucks. One place you can find some good deals is on those Valentine's Day dinners. Many restaurants have specials, so check out this list before you make your plans. Whether you’re in the market for a spread for the whole family or a romantic dinner for two, ahead you’ll find 13 Valentine’s Day restaurant deals to consider. Best of all, many of them start before and end after the day of love, so you can take advantage of them beyond Monday, February 14. Don't feel like leaving the house? Order through Uber Eats or Postmates.
Bertucci's
Bertucci's has 31 locations from New England to Virginia. The Italian restaurant's dinner for two comes with a choice of salad, entrée (including spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan, and shrimp Rossini, plus dessert to share. If you're feeding the family, add a kid's meal for $5 or a heart-shaped pizza for $9.99.
Bonefish Grill
Make it an extra special night and order the Scallop & Shrimp Filet Mignon (available February 2-15). Or treat your Valentine to one of Bonefish Grill's seasonal specials, like Rockefeller Butterfish, Baja Scallops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta, or Old Fashioned Cedar Plank Salmon. Top it off with a decadent chocolate lava cake.
California Pizza Kitchen
CPK is making it easy to celebrate at home or in-restaurant with its Valentine’s Day Sweet Deal for Two. The deal runs from February 9 to 14 and includes an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert. Guests can choose between the Classic option (which includes dishes like spinach and artichoke dip, garlic cream fettuccine with chicken, and red velvet cake) for $40 or the Adventure option (with items like lettuce wraps with chicken, cedar plank salmon, and Belgian chocolate souffle cake) for $50. Each option offers pizzas, too, which come in an adorable heart shape. If you're dining in, you'll get a bonus card to use on your next visit.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
A delicious 4-course dinner for two starting at just $65? You can thank Carrabba’s for that. The deal, which is available from February 9 through 19, includes an appetizer, two salads or soups, two entrees, and one dessert. There are over a dozen different dishes to choose from, including tomato caprese with burrata, caesar salad, chicken marsala, Tuscan-grilled sirloin, and cannoli cake. Select locations start with a celebratory glass of Prosecco.
Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A is pulling out the stops again for Valentine's Day with their heart-shaped trays filled with 30-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets, 10-count Chick-n-Minis, 12 Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves, or six Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Have a fun Valentine's Day breakfast, or pick up a tray to leave with the babysitter.
Cracker Barrel
Visit Cracker Barrel February 10-February 15 and indulge in their Valentines's Day specil. Choose two entrées from a select Valentine’s Day menu (selections include Country Fried Steak, Sunday Homestyle Chicken, Build Your Homestyle Breakfast, and more) and get your choice of free Biscuit Beignets or Double-Fudge Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake for dessert.
Dairy Queen
Don't pass up the opportunity for a sweet treat! Dairy Queen's new menu includes the triple truffle Blizzard (inspired by Valentine's Day chocolates) and a heart-shaped ice cream cake.
Firehouse Subs
Keep it casual this year and pick up sandwiches from Firehouse Subs. Participating restaurants are offering a free medium sub with purchase of an additional medium or large sub, chips, and a drink (after 4 p.m. on February 14).
Hard Rock Cafe
Toast your love with a special Flirtini cocktail, a mix of vodka with citrus, pineapple, and Chambord topped with Prosecco Rosé (available all month). For the main course at Hard Rock Cafe, try the Surf and Turf dinner of strip steak scampi with a complimentary side of onion rings (available February 6-16).
KFC
KFC is releasing a new menu item just in time for Valentine's Day. Their fried chicken wraps come in Classic (crispy chicken tender, crunchy pickles, and creamy mayo) or Spicy (chicken tender, coleslaw, spicy sauce, and pickles). For a limited time, the wraps are available as a special 2 for $5 deal.
Krispy Kreme
The Krispy Kreme Valentine's Day dozen is the perfect treat for the chocolate lover in your life. It features four new donuts, including HERSHEY’S Strawberry Dream and HERSHEY’S Chocolate Chip Caramel KREME.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Guests can enjoy a delicious Valentine’s Day dinner in-restaurant, for carryout, or delivery at Logan’s Roadhouse. From Feb. 11-14, Logan’s is offering a holiday-specific menu, which is particularly great for to-go orders. It includes two 12-ounce prime rib dinners with a choice of chocolate cake or cheesecake.
Melting Pot
For a memorable romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, book a table at the Melting Pot. The famous fondue restaurant is offering a 4-course dinner for $90 per person. The dinner includes a variety of options per course, but a few standout items are the sparkling gruyere cheese fondue, strawberry fig salad, and bourbon-pecan chocolate fondue. As for the main entree course, there are two options, each of which includes five proteins, plus a vegetarian choice.
Metro Diner
Kick off Valentine's Day on a sweet note with a special breakfast at Metro Diner. Go for Strawberry Shortcake Griddles featuring bread pudding, Belgian waffle, or pancakes topped with strawberry cream cheese icing and fresh strawberries, and a cobbler crumble. Toast the day with a Pretty in Pink Mimosa.
Moe's Southwest Grill
Trust us, your Valentine wants queso. If you spend $25 in Moe's gift cards online, you'll receive $5 Moe Rewards (valid through February 15). Note: You must have the Moe's app, and the reward must be redeemed 1/30 through 3/16.
Morton’s
From February 11 to 14, Morton’s is encouraging a dine-in date with its $179 3-course menu for two. The dinner includes a choice of soup or salad, a chateaubriand for two, two sides, and a dessert.
Outback Steakhouse
Head to Outback and treat your date to the special 4-course meal including grilled shrimp, two salads, two entrées (sirloin, salmon, or chicken), and cheesecake. No matter what you choose, be sure to toast the day with the Berry Passiontini cocktail.
Papa John’s
Hosting a cozy Valentine’s Day night in? Papa John’s is bringing back its famous heart-shaped pizza for carryout and delivery from February 7 to 14. Rewards members who order on Valentine's Day will earn free Oreo Cookie Papa Bites off their next $25+ order (must use before February 26).
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
Perry’s, which has 21 locations across seven states, is offering a three-course prix fixe menu including a choice of soup or salad, an entrée, and a dessert. Guests can choose between dishes like lobster bisque, an eight-ounce filet, white chocolate cheesecake, and more. The price varies based on the time of your reservation, starting at $69 per person for dining before 5:30 p.m. and going up to $80 per person for reservations at 5:45 or later. If you'd like to celebrate later, the restaurant offers a second-chance special on February 19.
Pizza Hut
Prefer Pizza Hut’s crust above all? Luckily for you, the chain is offering its famous pies in pretty heart shapes from February 8 through 14. A one-topping heart-shaped pizza will be just $12.99.
Red Lobster
The seafood restaurant's famed Lobsterfest is back just in time for Valentine's Day. Try the new offerings of Lobster Tail Duo, Lobster & Shrimp-Topped Sirloin, or Lobster & Shrimp Tacos, or stick with a classic like the Lobster Lover's Dream.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Whether you’re looking to celebrate your date night in the restaurant or comfortably at home, Ruth’s Chris is here to help. From February 10 through 19, the famous steak house is offering a Chateaubriand for two, plus two starters, two signature sides, and sharable dessert for $160 (price varies by location). Go ahead and make a reservation now. The restaurant offers seating as early as 4 p.m. but they fill up quickly.
Seasons 52 Grill and Wine Bar
Seasons 52 is offering a take-out option for diners who wish to celebrate at home. The Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two includes two 6-ounce filets with sides, salads, and two desserts for $80 (available February 11-14).
Schlotzsky’s
On February 14, Schlotzsky’s will be offering rewards members buy one, get one free Cinnabon at participating locations. You must have the rewards app to claim!
Starbucks
This year, go for the new Pink Drink with Chocolate Cream Cold Foam at Starbucks. It pairs the classic Valentine's Day combination of strawberries and chocolate. Order through the Uber Eats app and use code VDAY50OFF to get 50% off your total order (up to $10 off).
TGI Fridays
Head to the popular chain for a three-course feast for two. TGI Fridays is offering three price points for the meal ($28-$48) including an appetizer, a selection of entrées, and a Brownie Obsession for dessert. The special runs through April 3.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a full-time freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University. There, she earned her B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not working, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, adventuring with family and friends, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
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