Valentine's Day Dining Deals 2021: S.D. Restaurant Specials

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Restaurants, bakeries and doughnut shops throughout the San Diego area are making it easy to share the love this Valentine's Day with special sweets, treats and dining deals.

Feb. 14 falls on a Sunday this year, so some specials run over the weekend. And some eateries require pre-ordering several days in advance. We've rounded up some of the most unique and tastiest offers for Patch's annual dining guide. Scroll through to see what's going on near you.

If you know of other Valentine deals, share in the comment section with fellow readers.

And Happy Valentine's Day, from Patch!

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: Valentine’s Day treats include: the super cute "Box of Chocolates Cake,"an ice cream cake designed to look like a classic, heart-shaped candy box; and the return of favorite Flavor of the Month, Love Potion 31® — a blend of raspberry, chocolate, white chocolate and raspberry ice cream. See website here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: From Friday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 14, the restaurant is offering its "Valentine’s Day To-Go Pack" ($99), with two filet mignons, two lobster tails, appetizer, sides, dessert, molasses bread and two prosecco splits. Order online for pick-up. Also on tap: Black Angus’ ½ Price Bottles of Wine Deal — half off wine with entree purchase. Details here. Location finder here.

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BUCA DI BEPPO: Set the stage for an at-home, romantic dinner with a heart-shaped lasagna for two. The to-go deal includes the pasta, along with bread, salad and mini cannolis for dessert. Available Feb. 12-14. See ordering info here. Click here for location guide.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: CPK offers heart-shaped pizzas and promotions, plus a sweepstakes. From Feb. 10-14, CPK’s Valentine’s deals include heart-shaped pizzas and prix-fixe “Sweet Deal for Two” takeout ($35), with appetizer, two entrees and dessert, and “Sweet Deal Packages” ($35) with appetizer, two entrées, dessert and heart-shaped pizza. In addition, for every glass or bottle of Colby Red Blend wine sold, donation will be made to Children’s Heart Association. And CPK Rewards members who sign up through Feb. 14 will be entered to win a romantic “Stay-At-Home Wine Basket for Two.” Ordering info here. Find locales here.

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CHART HOUSE: From Feb. 11-15, patrons can enjoy a three-course, to-go special for two ($100) with soup or salad, entree selection of filet, lobster or sea bass and Chocolate Molten Cake for dessert. The offer is at restaurants in Cardiff, Coronado, Dana Point, Lake Tahoe, Monterey and Redondo Beach.

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CLOAK & PETAL: Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Dinner for two ($100) with appetizer, two sushi rolls, a main course and dessert. Make a reservation or place an order to-go by going to website and selecting the Sushi Platter + Dinner & Cocktail Packages Experience. Cloak & Petal is in Little Italy San Diego at 1953 India St.

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DAPHNE'S: The Greek restaurant chain is featuring a $19.99, three-course Mediterranean dinner for two from Feb. 8 through Feb. 14. Included: hummus; two entrees (gyro, chicken kabob or falafel); basmati rice; salad; pita with tzatziki sauce; and cookie or baklava. See website here. Find locations in San Diego and Orange counties, Greater L.A., Inland Empire and Roseville.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: "Barbecue At Home by Dickey’s" offers four, Valentine-themed dinner boxes (all with wine) at BarbecueAtHome.com. Options: Dinner and Bubbly Box ($59) with chicken, pork chops, broccoli casserole, potatoes; Date Night Box ($74.99) ribeyes, buffalo chicken dip, potatoes; Valentine’s Celebration Dinner Box ($99.99) with ribs, pork tenderloins, sausage, spinach, potatoes; Cupid’s Valentine’s Celebration Box ($149.99) buffalo chicken dip, wings, ribs, pork chops & tenderloins, chicken, sausage, spinach, mac & cheese, potatoes. Order link here.

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DUNKIN': Love a heart-shaped donut? You're in luck as the chain brings back its Valentine-themed donuts & sips, plus its first-ever, online, wedding-themed, pop-up shop at stores throughout the state. Beverage specials include Pink Velvet Iced Macchiatos and Mocha Macchiato. Look here for info.

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EDDIE V'S PRIME SEAFOOD: The restaurant is offering a Valentine’s Day takeout dinner for two with chateaubriand, lobster tails, potatoes, asparagus; Caesar salad and Bananas Foster Butter Cake — plus Chambord Truffles and a long-stemmed rose. See offer here. Pick-up Feb. 12-14. Locales in La Jolla, Newport Beach, Palm Desert and San Diego.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Valenkind's Day Campaign: For every Family Dinner purchased Feb. 14, El Pollo Loco Charities will donate $1 to Food on Foot, a nonprofit that assists homeless and low-income in LA with meals, clothing, education and more. See details here. Restaurant location finder here.

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EL TORITO: Enjoy an outdoor-dining, Valentine's Day "All-You-Can-Eat Bottomless Mimosa Sunday Brunch," with buffet stations with plexiglass dividers, manned by servers wearing gloves, masks and face shields. Buffet takeout is not available. Info here. Restaurants are throughout California.

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FIREHOUSE SUBS: The chain is offering a free dessert Valentine’s weekend Feb. 13-14. To receive, enter promo code LOVE in the Firehouse Subs app. You must be a rewards member to score the deal. App-download details here and location finder here.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: A Valentine's Day three-course, surf-and-turf feast can be enjoyed Feb. 12-15, featuring a prime tomahawk with lobster tail scampi and crab-stuffed shrimp. Details here. Locations in El Segundo, Fresno, La Jolla, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Newport Beach, Palo Alto, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, Santa Clara, Walnut Creek and Woodland Hills.

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FLOWER CHILD: Patrons on Sunday, Feb. 14 can take 20% off takeout by ordering online with code VDAY for pick-up or delivery (download the Flower Child app to order). Or call ahead or stop by and mention the promo. The offer does not apply toward Family Meals, alcohol or delivery fees. Locations in Del Mar, Newport Beach and Santa Monica.

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FRESH BROTHERS: The chain is offering heart-shaped pizzas at all locations (except LAX), and for every one purchased through February, one will be donated to a frontline worker. Locales throughout Greater L.A., Orange County and in Carmel Valley, San Diego.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: The SoCal grocer ensures a memorable celebration with romantic "Dinners for Two" to-go, with such options as beef Wellingtons with lobster tail, or prime rib with lobster tail, served with apple pomegranate salad, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and chocolate-covered strawberries. Dipped strawberries also sold in four-, six- and 10-packs. Place orders by Feb. 13 for pick-up Feb. 13-14. For a list of Valentine’s Day selections and to place orders, go here.

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HOOTERS: On Feb. 14, customers who destroy photos of their "shred-worthy" exes, using shredders provided at participating Hooters or virtually at Hooters.com/ShredYourEx, can score 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings. Those who participate online will receive a digital coupon for the deal. Confirm your local Hooters is participating. Location finder here. More info here.

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IKE'S LOVE & SANDWICHES: Buy one sandwich, and get one free at all Ike’s shops on Feb. 14. The deal is for in-store takeout only. See website here. Find locations statewide.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Specials from Ayesha Curry and Chef Michael Mina include a four-course Valentine’s Day Box For Two ($155 from Feb. 12-14) and a special Bake at Home Cheese Fondue Kit ($55 from Feb. 8-13). Locations in Del Mar and San Francisco.

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JOE'S CRAB SHACK: A two-person, prix-fixe menu offers four courses, including options for peel-and-eat shrimp or crab-stuffed mushrooms, salads, "Steampots For Two" entrees and dessert. The special runs Feb. 12-14 for $79. California sites in Garden Grove, Oceanside, Redondo Beach, Sacramento and San Diego.

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KRISPY KREME: The beloved Valentine’s Day Collection is back with four new doughnuts: Sprinkled Heart (Cake Batter Kreme, red icing and sprinkles); Sugar Cookie Heart (Sugar Cookie Kreme, white icing and sugar blend); Strawberries & Kreme Heart (Strawberries & Kreme, strawberry icing and a sugar heart); Chocolate Caramel Heart (Caramel Kreme, chocolate & white icing and sprinkles). Also this year: Send “Dough-Notes” with new delivery option. Order online, add a note and have doughnuts delivered to your Valentine. More info here. Location finder here.

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KURA SUSHI: A limited-time, $19 deal, a "Valentine’s Seafood Chirashi" with assortment including crab, scallops, shrimp & tuna, while supplies last, begins Friday, Feb. 12 at locations throughout California. See website here for order info & locales.

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MACARONI GRILL: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a three-course dinner for two, for $45 and offered daily through Feb. 14. The special includes appetizer, two entrees (chicken, salmon, steak or pasta) and dessert. Place orders here for takeout or delivery. Location finder here.

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MARIE CALLENDER'S: If your sweetheart loves pie, take advantage of Marie Callender’s Bi-Annual Pie Sale that runs through February. Freshly baked, homemade whole pies start at $8.99, plus tin. Find restaurants here.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate with a steak & lobster dinner for two, including starter, side, dessert & wine. Pre-orders must be placed by Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. for pick-up Feb. 14. Details here. Locations in Anaheim, Burbank, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana and Woodland Hills.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: Heart-shaped pizzas are available through February. The Insta-worthy pies are the same cost as a standard large, one-topping pizza, and can be ordered for carryout, delivery or outdoor patio dining, where permitted. Website here. Location finder here.

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OLIVE GARDEN: Choose from "Valentine’s Dinner for 2 To-Go" and "Bake at Home Lasagna Bundle." Dinner for 2 features soup or salad, breadsticks, an entrée – Chicken Alfredo or Five Cheese Ziti al Forno – and dessert, starting at $35.99. The family-style, ready-to-bake lasagna serves four with jumbo salad, bottle of Italian dressing and breadsticks, starting at $39.99. Pre-order begins Feb. 8 for pick-up Feb. 12-14.

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PARIS BAGUETTE: Orders are underway for three new cakes. Choose from: "Bouquet Cake" (vanilla cake with strawberry soft cream and strawberries, topped with fresh berries and chocolate heart); "You Have My Heart Cake" (heart-shaped vanilla cake with soft cream, strawberries, topped with berries and chocolate heart); or "Romance Cake" (heart-shaped chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream topped with berries and chocolate hearts). Link is here for orders. Paris Baguette locations are throughout the state.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Celebrate Feb. 13-15 with sweetheart bundle deals. Order two signature pizzas and two cookies for $22. Or for single diners: a special deal - one signature pizza and one cookie for $11. Price may vary by location. Locations are statewide.

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RED LOBSTER: Through Saturday, Feb. 13, My Red Lobster Rewards members will receive a link to claim 15% off flower purchases of at least $39.99 from 1-800-Flowers.com. Make a qualifying flower buy and earn a free Maine Lobster Tail in your "My Reward" wallets. Download the free My Red Lobster Rewards app here to qualify. Note: Discounts do not include service/shipping charges and taxes. See details here.

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RUBIO'S COASTAL GRILL: Get $4 off purchase of two entrees Sunday, Feb. 14. Use code MKTG1065 at checkout when ordering online or via app, or scan this coupon at participating locations. Valentine’s Day meals can be ordered for $1.99 delivery, too. Offer info here.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: A weekend Valentine's special runs Feb. 12-14, featuring two cold-water lobster tails alongside a filet, starting at $54.95. See info. Find your nearest Ruth's Chris here.

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SEASONS 52: Three takeout specials are on the menu for Valentine's Day. Options include: $99 dinner for two with Kona Crusted Filet Mignon, salads, veggies, dessert & wine; a "Green Box" Kona Crusted Wood-Grilled Tenderloin meal ($165) for four to six; or $125 "Green Box" Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon dinner for four to six. Click here for info. Prices may vary by locale. California restaurants in Costa Mesa, Sacramento and San Diego/UTC.

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SLATER'S 50/50: Celebrate all month with a new Red Velvet Milkshake and the return of fan-favorite Pizza Burgers at eateries in Fresno, Valencia, Pasadena (pizza burgers only) and San Diego. (The milkshake, a Red Velvet-flavored shake topped with cream cheese frosting, a slice of Red Velvet Cake, whipped cream, sprinkles and a heart-shaped ding-dong, embodies Valentine’s Day.) Info here.

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SOLARE RISTORANTE: The Liberty Station eatery is offering a chef-curated, five-course dinner for two ($69) for takeout or outdoor dining on heated patios. Complimentary rose included. And also open is the Solare Wine Market with Italian and domestic wines. Website here. Solare is at 2820 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma, San Diego.

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THE HENRY: Enjoy a "Date Night Takeout For Two" ($99) on Feb. 14 with steak, lobster, salad, potatoes & chocolates. Info here. The Henry is at 1031 Orange Ave. in Coronado.

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TOKYO HOT CHICKEN: Win someone's heart with a Tokyo Hot Chicken Bouquet – a fried chicken “bouquet” wrapped in green tea waffle. Available to order for takeout and delivery for $19.95 here with à la carte menu and Valentine cocktail add-ons also available. The bouquet will be available February 12-14. Chef Michael Mina's Tokyo Hot Chicken is at 3387 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego.

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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN: From Feb. 12-14, dine at reopened patio areas with limited-edition Love Potion cocktail and Triple Chocolate Mousse dessert. And ... True Food spreads the love virtually with #ShareTrueLove Instagram campaign. All weekend long, Instagrammers can use hashtag #ShareTrueLove for chance to win $25 gift card. Click here for website. Locations in Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, El Segundo, Newport Beach, Pasadena, San Diego and Santa Monica.

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URBAN PLATES: On the menu is a "Valentine’s Day At-Home 3-Course Dinner for Two" ($49) with: starters; Caesar, house salad or tomato basil soup; sides; bread; two entrees (Grilled Grass-Fed Steak, Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak, Blue Cheese Grass-Fed Steak, Salmon, Chicken Cobb Salad or Meatless Loaf); and desserts selections from Mango Tart, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake and Hummingbird Cake. Orders due by Feb. 11 for pick-up Feb. 12-14. Info and ordering details here. See all statewide locales.

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YOU & YOURS DISTILLING CO.: Grab your gal pals for an at-home Galentine's Afternoon Tea for Two ($75), complete with finger sandwiches, scones, croissants, sweets, champagne cocktails and tea. All orders must be placed online here by 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12 for pick-up Saturday, Feb. 13. You & Yours is at 1495 G St., San Diego.

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