Love is in the air–and rosé is on the table. Book one of these ultra-romantic, elevated holiday feasts this Valentine’s Day in Phoenix and beyond.
Course Restaurant
Course Restaurant is dishing up an exclusive eight-course Aphrodisiac Menu from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in a symphony of flavors, starting with oysters kissed with pomegranate and ginger, and followed up by a main act of Linz beef strip loin paired with Parisienne gnocchi, leek, fines herbes and bordelaise sauce. In addition to the dining room, guests are invited to make their reservation on the patio, home to a beautiful blend of intimacy, elegance and Infratech heaters for keeping warm and cozy.
Cost: $175 per person.
To book: www.exploretock.com.
Geordie’s Restaurant & Lounge
Chef David Brito and Wine Director/General Manager Jason Caballero have come together to create an amazing four-course, limited-choice menu this Valentine’s Day in Phoenix at Wrigley Manion. Enjoy the views from your table for up to two hours. Available on Feb. 14 only; reservations are available for parties of one to 12. A $50 deposit per person is required.
To book: www.exploretock.com.
The Americano
The Americano is offering a romantic five-course menu, from 5 to 10 p.m., with a main course selection of dry-aged New York steak with bone marrow barolo sugo, mushroom and salsify; half Mary’s Chicken with roasted root vegetables, truffle jus and salsa verde; or diver scallops with butternut squash puree, guanciale agrodolce, cherry tomato and delicata squash.
Cost: $170 per person.
To book: theamericanorestaurant.com.
Mora Italian
Mora Italian dishes up a four-course, shared-style menu with pasta selections including Chef Conant’s iconic pasta pomodoro, wagyu bolognese or truffle gnocchi with lobster, oven-dried tomato, lobster butter and chive. Third course options include Branzino all’Acqua Pazza with shrimp and crab, spiced tomato broth, concentrated tomato, zucchini and sauce limone; Tagliata Di Manzo with 10-oz. sliced New York strip loin, potato puree, roasted mushroom and truffle jus; or pan-roasted chicken with charred brussels sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, pine nut and golden raisin agro dulce.
Cost: $190 per couple.
To book: moraitalian.com.
Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
Indulge in a chef-curated four-course dinner at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen in Scottsdale on Valentine’s Day from 5 to 10 p.m. Dishes include wild striped bass, a mezza sampler, smoked salmon blini, gemelli pasta and more. The evening also includes live music from a harpist, wine pairing and a cocktail special, In Love with Jasmine.
Cost: $125 per person.
To book: OpenTable.
Lucero
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Omni Tempe Hotel’s stunning rooftop restaurant, Lucero. In addition to offering its stellar regular menu, this Downtown Tempe favorite will offer a special three-course, prix-fixe menu from Feb. 9 to Feb. 17. Guests can enjoy a starter, a decadent main entree of grilled beef tenderloin and a dessert for a delicious and memorable Valentine’s Day dinner.
Cost: $79 per person.
To book: OpenTable.
Francine
Featuring French-inspired Mediterranean dishes (like duck pithiviers and branzino), guests of Scottsdale’s stunning Francine are invited to enjoy the “Cuisine of the Sun” with a three-course, prix-fixe menu on Valentine’s Day from 5 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $95 per person.
To book: www.francinerestaurant.com.
T. Cook’s
For a romantic Valentine’s evening, T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort invites couples to an intimate four-course culinary experience, including a complimentary glass of Veuve Rosé. Make a night of it with the Royal Romance Package, which includes a two-night stay, daily full breakfast at T. Cook’s with $100 dining credit, rose petal turndown service, a welcome amenity and a 2 p.m. late check-out.
To book: royalpalmshotel.com.
Ember
From 5 to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort offers a special three-course holiday menu, plus amuse and intermezzo. Entrees include Iberico pork chop, filet mignon and Cortez shrimp or ménage a trois of duck or Norwegian salmon.
Cost: $115 per person.
To book: www.wekopacasinoresort.com.
KAI and Ko’Sin
This Valentine’s Day, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass restaurants, KAI and Ko’Sin, is each celebrating with a special menu. KAI is featuring a duo of supplements to its existing menu: A5 Japanese Wagyu for $50 and caviar service for two for $100. Enjoy these decadent supplements with a complimentary glass of Blanc de Blanc Champagne. Ko’Sin will be hosting a three-course, prix-fixe meal featuring a main course of Surf & Turf.
Cost: $70 per person plus wine pairing (Ko’sin).
To book: www.marriott.com.
Talavera
Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North hosts a one-night-only menu on Valentine’s Day. For the entrée, options include 30-day dry-aged bourbon wagyu strip loin; wild brill with white asparagus, clams and Champagne sabayon; or butternut squash pie with pepitas. Plus, Executive Pastry Chef Yudith Bustos presents a show-stopping dessert course – Roses & Rosé – featuring strawberry rosé mousse, rosé gelée matcha sponge and citrus sable. The menu is available from 5 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $195 per person.
To book: www.fourseasons.com.
Terra Tempe
Available Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, from 5 to 10 p.m., The Westin Tempe’s Terra Tempe’s Valentine’s Day dinner menu features an array of delectable dishes, like Flirting Mexican Prawn with shallots, garlic, herbs, chili flakes and charred lemon; the Lovebirds Strawberry Salad using organic greens, strawberries, almonds, local goat cheese and fried shallot topped with a strawberry dressing; the Smitten Meats by Linz New York Strip crafted with scalloped Yukon and sweet potato, jumbo asparagus and roasted demi; and the Soul Mate butter-poached lobster.
To book: OpenTable.
Palo Verde Restaurant and The Grill Kitchen & Bar
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale’s Palo Verde Restaurant and The Grill Kitchen & Bar are both offering special Valentine’s Day dining offerings. From 5 to 10 p.m., Palo Verde guests an enjoy a three-course Valentine’s Day menu with a Champagne toast and a box of handmade chocolate truffles to take home. Or, from 5 to 9 p.m., diners can sink their teeth into a three-course Surf & Turf feast at The Grill.
Cost: $105 per person (Palo Verde); $92 per person (The Grill).
To book: www.opentable.com.
CALA Scottsdale
The Valentine’s Day, head to CALA Scottsdale for a delectable three-course, prix-fixe menu, plus a 375 mL bottle of Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosé for every couple (for groups of six or more, CALA is offering a complimentary 750 mL bottle of Champagne). The menu includes lobster bisque, Linz prime filet and a chocolate passionfruit bomb.
Cost: $125 per person.
To book: www.calascottsdale.com.
ZuZu
Executive Chef Russell LaCasce is serving up delightful holiday specials at Hotel Valley Ho’s ZuZu from 5:30 to 10 p.m., with the seasonal dinner menu also available. The featured specials include truffle pillows with lobster, duck and foie gras ragout with pappardelle pasta and chocolate mousse with strawberry compote.
To book: hotelvalleyho.com.
Hearth ‘61
Spend this Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows resort. Chef de Cuisine Yulissa Acosta has whipped up a beautiful menu for the holiday, available only on Feb. 14 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Entrees include Hawaiian snapper en papillote or Niman Ranch New York steak, followed by a dessert of white chocolate spring berry gâteau with vanilla bean mousse.
Cost: $89 or $138 (with beverage pairings) per person.
To book: mountainshadows.com.
Match Market & Bar
Love is in the air at Match Market & Bar at the FOUND:RE this Valentine’s Day in Phoenix. A specialty menu–spanning starters to desserts–is available at a 7 p.m. seating and includes miso-baked cod, blackened New York strip, whipped feta, French onion soup and more.
To book: exploretock.com.
Ocean Prime
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Ocean Prime presents a delicious special designed to get diners in the mood for love. The dish features boiled or seared Chilean sea bass with lobster raviolis, English peas and asparagus served with parmesan vin blanc and finished with Calabrian chili oil. The sumptuous special is offered Feb. 8 to Feb. 18.
To book: ocean-prime.com.
Rusconi’s American Kitchen
Rusconi’s American Kitchen serves up a three-course menu in honor of Valentine’s Day in Phoenix. Entree selections include wood-grilled Mary’s breast of chicken, Georges Bank sea scallops and pan-roasted loin of lamb, to name a few.
Cost: $94 per person.
To book: rusconiskitchen.com.
CIELO
Indulge in a night of romance and culinary delights with an exclusive, five-course Valentine’s Dinner Special for two at ADERO’s CIELO restaurant. Menu highlights include a seafood platter with oyster, crab, shrimp and lobster; heart-shaped ravioli in a cream sauce; branzino with couscous salad; and a toasted almond chocolate mousse with Amorino cherries. The holiday menu is available from 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $225 per couple.
To book: OpenTable.
Phoenix City Grille
Starting at 4 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Phoenix City Grille celebrates love with delicious cocktail and dinner specials. Options include 13-oz. all-natural Linz Heritage prime-grade prime rib with gorgonzola dauphinoise potatoes, wild mushroom and charred corn relish, red chile au jus and horseradish crema; dry-aged N.Y. strip loin and lobster; pistachio-crusted Chula Seafood California halibut with parsnip puree, roasted tri-color cauliflower, mango-Arizona citrus salsa, Meyer lemon gastrique and opal basil; and much more.
To book: phoenixcitygrille.com.
Roaring Fork
Enjoy a memorable meal for you and your partner on Valentine’s Day at Roaring Fork starting at 4 p.m. The specialty menu will include the 8-oz. filet mignon, 22-oz. prime bone-in ribeye and 16-oz. New York strip served with caramelized shallot butter, chimichurri-chipotle demi-glace and a broiled lobster tail with clarified butter and grilled lemon.
To book: www.roaringfork.com.
Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita in East Mesa hosts a special four-course dinner in honor of Valentine’s Day. Starting at 5 p.m., diners choose each course: a tempting appetizer, a delicious pasta, a mouthwatering main dish and a dreamy dessert.
Cost: $109 per couple or $55 per person.
To book: dolcevitagroupaz.com.
Federal American Grill
Federal American Grill is offering a three-course meal with options including a shellfish trio, braised short rib, truffle-stuffed chicken and butter cake topped with fresh strawberries and sweet cream in honor of the holiday.
Cost: $75 per person.
To book: thefederalgrill.com.
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse in Scottsdale and Peoria is serving up a romantic Valentine’s Day special. Enjoy the Chateaubraind, a center-cut tenderloin grilled with dry rub and served with bordelaise, seasoned roasted white rose potatoes, grilled asparagus and two chocolate-dipped strawberries. Diners have the option to add twin lobster tails.
To book: kasaiteppan.com.
STK Steakhouse
In honor of the holiday, guests are STK Steakhouse in Scottsdale are invited to Feed Your Fantasy with special menu items like a 6-oz. Australian wagyu filet and chocolate lava marshmallow cake.
To book: stksteakhouse.com.
32 Shea
32 Shea’s candlelit indoor seating provides the perfect ambience for on Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Jordan Marshall has created a delicious and unique five-course menu, featuring heart-shaped housemade lobster ravioli, Black Angus sirloin beef wellington, a choice or wine or cocktail and much more.
Cost: $65 per person.
To book: www.eventbrite.com.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Thirsty Lion Gastropub’s four locations is dishing up festive specials from Feb. 9 to Feb. 14 (starting at 4 p.m.) for Valentine Day, including seared shrimp and butternut squash linguini, grilled filet mignon, decadent chocolate cake, seared sea scallops and more.
To book: www.thirstyliongastropub.com.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill serves up the The Perfect Pair this Valentine’s Day: a 6-oz. Filet & Lobster Tail Surf & Turf special. Other special items include the chocolate molten lava cake and Passion-Rita cocktail.
To book: konagrill.com.
The Sicilian Butcher
The Sicilian Butcher is offering a romantic dinner-for-two Valentine’s Day special Monday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 18. At the three Valley locations in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria, guests can savor a five-course dinner for two with dishes like gnocchi mac and cheese and “Mare e Terra” featuring Sicilian New York strip and lobster.
Cost: $95.
To book: www.thesicilianbutcher.com.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Queen Creek Olive Mill has a table for two waiting at its special Valentine’s Day version of its monthly Pizza Date Night. Guests will learn techniques for making the perfect pizza dough and crust, while enjoying professionally paired wine with each of the dinner’s three delicious courses. Attendees will also receive 10 percent off all QCOM-branded retail items and 50 percent off an autographed cookbook by owner Perry Rea the night of the class. The class takes place Feb. 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $110 per person.
To book: eventbrite.com.
Tía Carmen
Tía Carmen at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa invites couples to celebrate with a special caviar service created just for the holiday. Couples can enjoy mesquite blini, pickled onion, egg white, egg yolk and Japanese crème with Siberian Reserve Caviar ($70 per ounce) or Oscietra Grand Reserve Caviar ($90 per oucce) and a complimentary toast of Champagne upon arrival. In addition, diners can celebrate with 50 percent off all Champagne bottles from Tía Carmen’s Perrier-Jouët Collection throughout the night.
To book: www.tiacarmendesertridge.com.
Carcara
Celebrate love at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown’s dining destination, Carcara, ushering in a Sonoran-inspired menu with a decadent Surf and Turf special in honor of the holiday (grass-fed filet with chocolate-chile sea scallops and a divine dessert special). Plus, enjoy a live music performance and a red rose (one per couple). Dinner is available from 5 to 10 p.m.
To book: www.carcararestaurant.com.
Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar
Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa dishes up a very special five-course Valentine’s Day menu with hamachi crudo, house-made raviolo, Australian wagyu strip and more. Wash it all down with luxurious cocktails like the Raspberry Chocolate Martini, Barrel-Aged Negroni or a glass of Perrier-Jouet Brut Champagne.
To book: jwcamelback.ipoolside.com.
elements
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa’s elements restaurant hosts a romantic four-course prix-fixe menu by Executive Chef Gregory James. . Visitors can dine on the mountain while enjoying mouthwatering menu items, including stone-seared foie gras, bison carpaccio, mushroom cappelletti, saddle of lamb, delectable desserts and much more. Seatings are available from 4 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $170 per person.
To book: www.gurneysresorts.com.
Uchi
Indulge in a specialty curated omakase menu at the award-winning team at the newly opened Uchi Scottsdale on Valentine’s Day. Seatings will be available from 4 to 10 p.m.
To book: uchi.uchirestaurants.com.
Windsor
From Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, Windor invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Phoenix with a variety of romantic specials. Try a festive Lover’s Rock cocktail, Lini 910 Lambrusco Rosé and a delicious beer-braised short rib special in honor of the holiday.
To book: windsoraz.com.
Maple & Ash
From Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, Maple & Ash in Scottsdale will feature its “I F*@king Love You” menu, featuring IDGAF oysters, caviar service, beef Carpaccio, crudo, American wagyu strip and more. This special Valentine’s prix-fixe menu is being offered in addition to its classic menu.
Cost: $250 per person.
To book: www.mapleandash.com.
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is dishing up a variety ways to honor the Valentine’s Day holiday. Experience a four-course tequila dinner on Feb. 14 in partnership with Cierto Tequila at Prado. Enjoy a menu with squid ink flatbread, a curated charcuterie board, prime filet, duck and a spiced dark chocolate torte for dessert. Or indulge in an exclusive private dining experience at Omni Scottsdale’s Ferdinan’s Cellar, tailored for a group of up to 10. Guests can savor a prix-fixe menu from Prado, enjoy a private tequila tasting and receive a complimentary bottle of Cierto Anejo.
Cost: $120 per person, plus $80 for tequila pairings (Prado); minimum spend of $1,000 (Ferdinan’s Cellar).
To book: Opentable (Prado); email deanne.skow@omnihotels.com (Ferdinan’s Cellar).
Marcellino Ristorante
Celebrate the holiday of amore with a romantic evening at Marcellino Ristorante in Scottsdale for a special menu featuring a variety of decadent appetizers, salads, handmade pastas and meat and seafood dishes. Standout specials include Santa Lucia with squid ink-infused fettuccine, fresh tomato, sauteed clams, mussels, calamari and half of a fresh Maine lobster in the shell, as well as Cacio e Pepe with Romano cheese and cracked pepper-infused pasta, caramelized red onion, pancetta and tomato.
To book: www.marcellinoristorante.com.
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
This Valentine’s Day, SugarJam The Southern Kitchen brunch spot will feature a can’t-miss Valentine’s-themed menu on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This menu will include SugarJam’s all-new 3 Peat cocktail featuring passionfruit, Champagne and strawberries, the restaurant’s signature waffles and fried chicken dish and a sweet cherry pie for dessert.
To book: www.sjsouthernkitchen.com.
The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort
The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort hosts a variety of delicious ways to savor Valentine’s Day this year: J&G Steakhouse serves up six decadent dinner specials in honor of the holiday (available only Feb. 14); Mowry & Cotton’s Palentine’s menu is a celebration of friendship, available Feb. 9 to Feb. 14; Phoenician Tavern’s Anti-Valentine’s event will feature dueling pianos from 8 to 10 p.m., alongside delicious cocktails, from Feb. 9 to Feb. 14; and, finally, on Valentine’s Day, guests can toast to love at Afternoon Tea.
To book: www.thephoenician.com.
Feringhee Modern Indian
Embark on a culinary journey through India with Feringhee Modern Indian’s four-course Valentine’s Day menu, featuring brand new items from the Chandler restaurant’s all-new regular menu, along with special dessert and dishes. The menu is available from 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person.
To book: feringhee.com.
JoJo’s ShakeBAR
JoJo’s ShakeBAR at Scottsdale Quarter introduces its Exclusive Valentine’s Day Specialty Menu, elevating the romantic dining experience for customers throughout the month of February. Specials include pretty-in-pink cocktails, an over-the-top Love Shake, Cupid’s Cocoa, Heart-Shaped Grilled Cheese and much more. To extend the celebration of love, JoJo’s ShakeBAR introduces the Fondu Of U Experience–available throughout February for $39 per person–with a choice of entree, a fondue set for the group and the option to sip on either the Love Shake or Cupid’s Cocoa.
To book: www.jojosshakebar.com.