Where to Eat on Valentines Day in San Diego

By Bryan Kittman | January 25, 2020

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, so don’t get caught off guard without any plans. You can’t go wrong by taking your significant other out to a nice dinner, and San Diego has plenty of fine dining options for all the lovebirds out there. Check out these San Diego restaurants that will be offering special Valentine’s Day specials perfect for you to celebrate.

Jayne’s Gastropub – North Park 

Come out to Jaynes for a Valentine’s Day special, as they treat customers to a special 3-course prix fixe menu. Select from their avant-garde wine list, or pick a world-class craft cocktail to accompany your meal. Dinner starts at $85/per person.

International Smoke – Del Mar

Enjoy several Valentine’s Day specials at International Smoke with your sweetheart. Begin your meal in style with a boujee Smoked Caviar appetizer ($80), features premium Sturgeon, egg white, egg yolk, chives, shallots, creme fraiche, and bellini. Then, dig into the dynamic Surf and Turf ($75)for two, with porterhouse steak and lobster tail. Cap the night off with an eight-layer Chocolate Cake ($21) accompanied by strawberry sorbet.

Madison – University Heights 

Serving up modern European cuisine with a flair, Madison will be offering a $59 pre-fixe + amuse bouche menu. Each course will be paired with a specially selected wine or cocktail to heighten the experience.

Rockin Baja Lobster – Old Town 

If you and your lover also happen to be seafood lovers, then Rockin Baja Lobster is the place to be for your Valentine’s dinner. Their Valentine Love Bucket features an assortment of fresh seafood, including a whole Lobster, Crab Clusters, Baja Shrimp, and more for only $79.99.

Provisional Restaurant at Pendry – Gaslamp 

Settle in for a romantic candle-lit 4-course dinner at the sensational Provisional Restaurant. Your meal will consist of fresh Scallops, Braised Lamb Shoulder, and Valrhona Chocolate Fondue to cap off a truly delectable Valentine’s dinner. Dinner will be $79/per person.

Juniper & Ivy – Little Italy

Treat your sweetheart to a special 4-course menu developed by Executive Chef Anthony Wells. Dinner will include three to four options per course, in addition to add-ons like caviar service or specialty cocktails. The experience will be accentuated by wine pairings hand-picked by in-house Sommelier Nick Gergin

SEA180 Coastal Tavern – Imperial Beach 

You can’t beat a dinner with a view, and SEA180 offers some of the finest ocean scenery in San Diego. Settle in for a fabulous 4-course dinner priced at $64.95 per person, with gourmet favorites including Poached Chilean Sea Bass or Roasted Beef Tenderloin.

Carté Hotel – Little Italy

Enjoy a sunset champagne toast for two at Above Ash Social, then head over for a fixed three-course dinner at Watercolors. Dinner will be $100 per person.

Osteria Panevino – Gaslamp 

There’s hardly any restaurant more romantic than a traditional Italian one, and Osteria Panevino is one of San Diego’s finest. They will be serving a special Valentine’s Day menu, along with specialty drinks like the Cupid’s Heart, a delightful mix of Hendricks Gin and Strawberry Puree.

Herb & Sea – Encinitas 

Dine-in luxury at this chic coastal restaurant nestled within a 1920’s art deco building in downtown Encinitas. They will be serving a special Valentine’s Day menu for $75 per guest, kicking the meal off with an Amuse-Bouche and following with three delicious courses.