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dine L.A.Celebrate Valentine's Day at Los Angeles Restaurants
Enjoy romantic prix fixe menus and globally inspired specials
Updated on February 7, 2019
Love is in the air, and restaurants across Los Angeles are offering special Valentine’s Day menus for an unforgettable romantic night out. From lavish prix fixe dinners to globally-inspired menus, read on for more than two dozen L.A. restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Special menus are only available on Thursday, February 14 unless otherwise noted.
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a.o.c.
The acclaimed wine bar from Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, a.o.c. is serving a four-course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day. Starters include scallop crudo, smoked whitefish, or poached lobster ($18 supplement). Second courses include grilled asparagus, oven-roasted Manila clams, the famed Spanish fried chicken, potato gnocchi. "More Good Stuff" entrees feature wood-roasted prawns, grilled hanger steak, "Ode to Zuni" half-chicken for two, and pork tenderloin Wellington for two ($20 supplement). Finish with pear chocolate crunch, butterscotch pot de creme, or cheese plate. Pricing is $115 per person with $40 per person supplemental wine pairing by Caroline Styne.
8700 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90048Alimento
On Valentine's Day, Chef Zach Pollack's Alimento will be serving its usual menu along with a few special twists - truffles, anyone? In addition, Alimento will be offering a couples' wine flight with six different glasses, each accompanied by a brief note for conversation and taste-sharing.
1710 Silver Lake Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029Baldoria
Little Tokyo's Baldoria is offering a three-course Valentine's Day dinner priced at $45 per person. Start with cheddar beer soup or marinated beet salad, then choose from herb roasted salmon or grilled hanger steak. Finish with a Dessert Duo of fresh ricotta cheesecake and chocolate peanut butter cake pops.
243 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90012Jared Meisler and Sean MacPherson’s Belle Epoch style West Hollywood hotspot, Barbette is celebrating their first Valentine’s Day with a la carte specials like scallop crudo, spiced duck, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Barbette's sparkling cocktails are ideal for the most romantic night of the year, including the Kir Royale, Champagne Cocktail, Death in the Afternoon, Bellini, and the Jimmie Roosevelt with cognac, Green Chartreuse, and champagne.
Belcampo - Santa Monica
To celebrate Valentine's Day, Belcampo is offering a four-course prix fixe menu at its Santa Monica location. Priced at $75 per person, highlights include two glasses of bubbly for the couple, charcuterie for two, Beet & Chicory Salad, New York Steak or Saffron Braised Chicken Leg, and Chocolate Pot de Crème.
1026 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401Border Grill
The lively urban cantina from Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill in Downtown LA is offering a four-course Valentine's Day menu and a la carte specials. Whet your appetite with the cocktail special, the classic Hanky Panky made with gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca. After an amuse of seafood campechana, start with baby chicory, fennel & blood orange salad; grilled quail, or chipotle glazed hamachi collar. Entree selections include pan-roasted sea bass, adobo ribeye steak, and Impossible picadillo stuffed chayote. Finish with chocolate cherry Barcelona cake. Pricing for the prix fixe menu is $49 per person. Prix fixe specials can be ordered a la carte. The regular dinner menu will also be available.
445 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071One of the most romantic restaurants in DTLA, Café Pinot features a lush garden setting surrounded by stunning skyline views. Served from 5-8:30 pm, the Valentine's Day menu is offered as a three-course ($70) or four-course ($85) prix fixe menu. Highlights include marinated bay scallops, squid ink chitarra with uni & lobster, John Dory, beef tenderloin, whole roasted mushroom with quinoa risotto, and chocolate brioche pudding.
Cal Mare
Located on the ground floor of the newly renovated Beverly Center, Cal Mare celebrates the best of coastal Italian cuisine and Southern California's bountiful ingredients. On Valentine's Day, Cal Mare is serving a prix fixe menu that starts with a choice of crudo and antipasti such as spicy chickpea farinata, Pacific oysters, and Spanish bluefin tuna crudo ($8 supplement). Pasta course selections include ricotta lasagna, rigatoni carbonara, Spaghetti al Barolo, saffron risotto, or potato gnocchi with Main lobster ($12 supplement). Main courses feature wagyu filet, diver scallops, suckling pig porchetta, dry-aged duck breast for two, and "pasta-baked" branzino for two. Finish with cannoli, apple crostata, pistachio bomboloni, or chocolate budino. Pricing for the four-course menu is $75.
8500 Beverly Blvd. Suite 115 Los Angeles, CA 90048Celestino Ristorante and Bar
At Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena, Owner / Executive Chef Calogero Drago will transport lovers to Southern Italy with his four-course Valentine’s Day menu. Your Italian culinary adventure starts with a lentil and kale soup, fried calamari with pink tomato sauce, or steamed lobster over sweet pea purée and melon. Pasta course options include Ravioli di San Valentino, seafood & zucchini risotto, or bowtie pasta with smoked salmon & caviar in a mascarpone cheese sauce. For the main course, choose from a grilled filet of sea bass served on a bed of Peruvian mashed potatoes in celery & black truffle broth, or the wild chicken served in a pink peppercorn & brandy sauce. For dessert, sweethearts can share the Torta Sorpresa d’Amore. Pricing is $68 per person for the prix fixe menu, which will be available along with the full dinner menu from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
141 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106Crustacean Beverly Hills
Featuring Modern Asian cuisine from Chef Helene An, Crustacean offers a romantic dining experience that's hosted countless proposals from Hollywood celebrities and locals alike. This Valentine’s Day, Chef An invites guests to fall in love and indulge in a special menu of Aphrodisiac Creations while surrounded by cascades of flowers and glamorous décor. Accompanying the a la carte menu, the special menu features ingredients said to stimulate desire, such as seafood, apples, saffron, chili, banana, pomegranate, vanilla and watermelon. Available on Valentine’s Day through February 16, the specials include the Shot of Aphrodite with chilled watermelon consume; Chilled Oysters, Warm Alaskan King Crab Leg, Love Notes with sweet corn, English peas, saffron, snow peas and potatoes; Eros Salad, and Surf N’ Turf featuring A5 wagyu and Maine lobster. Sweet endings include The Forbidden Apple with pound cake, cobbler crumble, Bailey’s caramel and Maca snow; a Bouquet of Strawberries with fresh strawberries, Grand Marnier and Chantilly; and Chef Helene’s Classic Banana a la Mode with turbinado Brule, Bailey's, caramel and Tahitian bean ice cream. In addition to the Valentine’s Day exclusive offerings, the full à la carte menu will be available with a minimum spend of $65 per person for lunch and $135 per person for dinner.
9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210Culina, Modern Italian
Located in the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Culina is renowned for its seasonal, classic Italian cuisine with exceptional ingredients. Chef de Cuisine Luca Moriconi is serving a five-course prix fixe menu priced at $125 per person. Start with a special Sangria Cocktail for Two made with red wine, Asian pear, strawberry, orange and honey, garnished with fresh fruit.
The dinner begins with an Oyster Cupid Amuse-Bouche with freshly shucked oysters and aphrodisiac condiments, followed by the Antipasto - a choice of Cappuccino di Pomodoro (tomato soup), Mozzarella E Fragole, or Carpaccio di Gamberi (Carabineros prawn crudo). For the Primo course, choose between the Lasagnetta (black mussels and artichoke lasagna) or the Asparagus Risotto. Secondi options include Sogliola E Zucchini, baked Dover sole filets, and Gallina al Tartufo (roasted Cornish hen). The dessert for two is Duo Della Passione - passion fruit semifreddo served with chocolate tortino and candied rose. The prix fixe menu will be available on Valentine's Day from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm along with Culina's full dinner menu.
300 S. Doheny Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90048555 East Steakhouse
For more than 30 years, 555 East has offered a timeless American steakhouse experience in a supper club setting. Priced at $89 per person, the three-course Valentine's Day menu offers appetizer selections like half-dozen oysters, classic Caesar salad, jumbo lump crab cake, or a 1/4 lb wild jumbo shrimp cocktail. Entrees include 16 oz prime ribeye, 18 oz prime 30-day dry aged bone-in NY strip, prime Colorado rack of lamb, Classic Surf & Turf, and a prime 30-day dry aged bone-in ribeye (30 oz for two). Classic desserts include vanilla creme brulee, NY-style cheesecake, or chocolate souffle to share.
555 E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802-5003Faith & Flower
The stunning Downtown LA restaurant, Faith & Flower is offering a three-course Valentine's Day menu priced at $79 per person. First course is a choice of bigeye tuna sashimi, Queen of Hearts Salad, Kennebec potato gnocchi, or Dungeness crab toast. For the main course, choose from baked New Zealand king salmon, coal roasted beet, mesquite grilled flatiron steak, or pan roasted duck breast. Dessert to share is Valrhona Caramelia Chocolate Fondue for two or Valrhona Dark Chocolate Vegan Fondue for two.
705 W. 9th St. Los Angeles, CA 90015FLEMING'S (Feb. 7-18, 2019)
Romance goes beyond Valentine's Day at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, which is offering a three-course prix fixe menu from February 7-18. Your romantic evening begins with an amuse-bouche of hackleback caviar blini. Start with a choice of mushroom bisque or beet salad. Then it's an entree duo - filet mignon paired with your choice of colossal shrimp or North Atlantic lobster tail ($20 supplement). Finish with white chocolate bread pudding. Pricing for the prix fixe dinner is $80 with an optional $37 wine pairing.
800 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite A135 Los Angeles, CA 90015Hinoki & The Bird
With travels through the Silk Road as the inspiration, Hinoki & The Bird features an indoor/outdoor space that's one of the most romantic in LA. Executive Chef Brandon Kida is serving a four-course Valentine's Day tasting menu that starts with sashimi, followed by buckwheat soba noodles with Santa Barbara uni. Entree is a choice of grilled swordfish or miso-marinated lamb loin. For dessert, choose from Japanese cheesecake or panna cotta. Pricing for the prix fixe menu is $95 per person. Supplements include a half-dozen oysters ($23) and lobster roll ($19). Vegan menu available by request.
10 Century Drive Los Angeles, CA 90067Gwen
"It was with brotherly love that Curtis and Luke Stone opened Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant." On Valentine's Day, Gwen is serving a four-course prix fixe menu that starts with a complimentary glass of sparkling rose wine and Stecca and Beurre de Baratte. First course is a Market Salad followed by Maine Lobster Risotto with White Truffle and Bouillabaisse. For the main course, choose from Roast Chicken with Black Truffle Coulis or New York Strip with Sauce Bearnaise. Finish with White Chocolate and Lemon Cremeux. Pricing is $135 per person.
6600 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028Jar
With a warm and rich interior inspired by supper clubs from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Chef Suzanne Tracht’s Jar presents a three-course prix fixe dinner on Valentine's Day. First course options include Green Garlic Soup, Apple Celery Salad, or Shrimp Cocktail. For the main course, choose from Braised Pork Shank, Norwegian Halibut, Prime New York Strip, or Tracht’s famous Pot Roast. Complete your romantic evening with a choice of Raspberry Red Velvet Cake, Jar’s Signature Chocolate Pudding, or Ice Cream Sundae. Pricing for the prix fixe menu is $100 per person. A half dozen fresh oysters on the half shell are available as a $19 supplement. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request and will be determined by the chef on the day of the event. Note: Jar's regular menu will not be available on Valentine's Day.
8225 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048Le Petit Paris
Located in the Historic Core of Downtown LA, Le Petit Paris is the vision of Cannes-based restaurateurs David and Fanny Rolland. The 400-seat restaurant offers a quintessential brasserie dining experience on Valentine's Day. Starters include aumoniere (aka beggar's purse) with scallop & crab, tarte tatin, or a vegan "carrot rainbow." For entree, choose from roasted sea bass, sesame crusted duck breast, or butternut & pear ravioli (vegan). Desserts include "Valentin" mascarpone and rice pudding with fresh raspberries. Pricing for the three-course prix fixe menu is $95 per person.
418 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90015Now that you’ve feasted your eyes on Part One of our dining guide, read on for even more restaurants that will make Valentine's Day as delicious as it is romantic.
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