If your Valentine wants 'fireworks' don't just sit there, make a reservation at one of the fine dining spots in LA offering special Valentine Day set price menus and couples specials. This is the land of Hollywood fantasies, after all, so a romantic Valentine's dinner in LA could be a reality for you and your loved one. Want to distinguish yourself from the pack? Some of the eateries are also offering Valentine dinners on the days leading up to the big V.
Cafe del Rey
When: Feb. 14
What: A three-course prix-fixe menu including dishes like house-cured salmon with crisp artichoke, and chocolate espresso tart in mixed berry meringue shell with café con panna and chocolate crisp
Cost: $65 per person
4451 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(by the Ritz-Carlton)
310-823-6395
Chaya
Chaya is offering different Valentine menus and specials at its three locations.
When: February 14
What: A three-course prix fixe 'Love at First Bite' menu, a la carte menu also available
Cost: $65 per person
525 South Flower
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(between 5th and 6th)
213-236-9577
When: February 14
What: A three-course prix fixe 'Love at First Bite' menu
Cost: $85 per person
8741 Alden Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(cross street: Robertson)
310-859-8833
When: February 14
What: Dinner specials for two, a la carte menu also available
Cost: Varies
110 Navy St.
Venice, CA 90291
(between Rose and Marine)
310-396-1179
Drago
When: February 13-14
What: A Valentine a la carte or tasting menu including balsamic grilled sirloin and pan roasted John Dory
Cost: $65 for tasting menu
2628 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(between Princeton and 26th)
310-828-1585
Geoffrey's
When: February 14
What:A three-course Valentine's brunch or dinner; highlights include Geoffrey’s lobster cake Benedict with a classic Hollandaise sauce, oven roasted potatoes and fresh fruit (lunch), and Filet Mignon with cheddar potatoes, topped with foie gras butter (dinner)
Cost: $58 (brunch), $98 (dinner)
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
(cross street: Meadows Ct.)
310-457-1519
JiRaffe
When: February 13-14
What:A four-course Valentine's dinner menu which starts with an amuse buche (wild mushroom cappuccino) and includes appetizers like torched Ahi tuna carpaccio and roasted beet salad.
Cost: $85 per person
502 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(between 5th and 6th)
310-917-6671
Kendall's Brasserie
When:February 11-14, beginning at 5 p.m.
What: Three- and four-course set menus including dishes like roasted venison loin in poivrade sauce, grilled Château steak and seared striped bass with coco beans
Cost: $60 per person (three-course), $75 per person (four-course)
The Music Center
135 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-7322
The Little Door
When: February 14
What: A four-course dinner menu with complimentary amuse bouche and champagne; live entertainment
Cost: TBA (circa $150 per person)
8164 West 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(between Crescent Heights and La Jolla)
323-951-1210
La Cachette
When:Feb 14
What: A five-course prix-fixe Valentine menu along with the regular menu which includes hot Atlantic oysters with champagne sauce and special Valentine cocktails
Cost: TBA (circa $80 per person)
1733 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(cross street: Pico)
310-434-9509
Lucques
When: February 14
What: A four-course prix fixe menu; includes grilled niman ranch club steak for with potato puree, arugula and horseradish cream, and grilled pork chop with wild mushrooms, cornbread stuffing, pancetta and sage.
Cost: $110 per person
8474 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
323-655-6277
Patina
When: February 13-14
What: A four-course Valentine's Tasting Menu or a five-course Valentine's Celebration Menu
Cost: $150 per person
141 South Grand. Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(between 1st and 2nd St.)
213-972-3331
