1. Asador
Looking for a fresh approach to Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Asador, Dallas’ newest farm to fire venture. The restaurant uses as many fresh, local ingredients as they can get their hands on. (I love this concept!)The Valentine's menu begins with a Pork Rillette atop Grilled Crostini with Jalapeño Mustard, and follows with the choice of Beet Carpaccio or Smoked Red Pepper Soup. Main course selections include succulent Grilled Salmon over Coconut Rice with Ginger Chimichurri and Pan-Fried Tostones and Coriander Rubbed Flat Iron Steak with a Horseradish Short Rib Potato Cake and Pablano Purée with Roasted Carrots. The dessert trio features a Passion Fruit Madeleine, Mini Warm Chocolate Cake, and Cinnamon Dulce de Leche Ice Cream.
Asador Restaurant, located inside The Renaissance Hotel, 2222 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. 214-267-4815.
2. Central 214
Hotel Palomar
Love is in the air at Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas and Central 214 restaurant with February hotel packages and dining features. Guests are invited to “Get Your Veuve On” or enjoy some “Robe-mance” with Hotel Palomar deals, or can be among the first to taste Chef Graham Dodds’ new culinary creations with a special Central 214 Valentine’s dinner, complete with a bubbly toast.
With rates starting at just $199 a night, the package can be booked online with the rate code “VEUVE” or by calling 214-520-7969 and requesting the “Get Your Veuve On” package.
Central 214, 5680 North Central Expwy. at Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75206. 214-443-9339.
3. Dallas Fish Market
Celebrate with a 4-Course Dinner $60 per Person, Wine Pairing additional $30 per person.Dallas Fish Market is located at 1501 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201/ 214-744-FISH (3474).
4. Fedora Northern Italian Dining
Angela Patterson
Reservations required: 214-999-0009 (Reservation times held no longer than 10 minutes.)
Fedora Northern Italian Dining, 1722 Routh Street, One Arts Plaza, Downtown Dallas.
5. Lazaranda Mexican Seafood Grill
Lazaranda Mexican Seafood Grill is serving up special menu items designed to transport you to Mexico this Valentine’s Day, February 14. Want to escape to an exotic locale to enjoy fresh seafood and fruity cocktails with your valentine? Your getaway might be closer than you imagined. Lazaranda Mexican Seafood Grill is serving up Mar & Tierra, their version of Surf & Turf with grilled rib eye and two jumbo coconut almond shrimp with a mango, curry and ginger sauce served with sautéed mushrooms “ajillo style” and mashed potatoes for $29.99; and a Raspberry Partida Skinny Margarita with silver tequila, Partida agave nectar, raspberry puree and fresh squeezed lime juice for $10. Stop by for lunch or dinner to find your escape and never have to leave town!Lazaranda Mexican Seafood Grill, 5000 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 850, Dallas, Texas 75254.
6. Mignon
Put back the heart-shaped candy box and take your taste buds on a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day at Mignon in Plano, where a special three-course menu will be offered in celebration of the holiday of love from 5 – 10 p.m. For $69.95 per person, enjoy a delectable array of courses, including Duck Confit Ravioli, Braised Wild Boar Gnocchi, Kurobuta Pork Chop and Roasted Chilean Sea Bass. Dessert selections include Cinnamon & White Chocolate Crème Brulée and White Chocolate & Grand Marnier Bread Pudding served with Butter Pecan Ice Cream.
If you can’t make dinner this Valentine’s Day, Mignon is also featuring a three-course menu during lunch on Valentine’s Day from 11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. for $35 per person. Selections include Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Texas Quail, Grilled Atlantic Salmon and Warm Molten Chocolate Cake.
Mignon, 4005 Preston Road, Suite #518, Plano, TX 75093. 972-943-3372.
7. Nana
Named one of the “Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in America” by world-renown restaurant critic John Mariani of ForbesTraveler.com, Nana truly holds the title of Dallas’ most romantic dining destination for Valentine’s Day. The breathtaking panoramic view from the 27th floor and museum-quality art from the private collection of Margaret and Trammell Crow set the tone of opulence, royalty and romance.The four-course menu starts at $79 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The Valentine’s menu will be available from February 14, 2012 and seating will begin at 6 p.m. each day. Check the link above for the full dinner menu.
Nana at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons, Dallas, TX. Reservations: 214-761-7470. A credit card guarantee is required.
8. Fearings
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, Fearing’s Restaurant will offer a special three-course Valentine’s menu with champagne toast throughout the extended February 10-14 weekend. This menu will be presented in addition to Fearing's existing à la carte dinner menu from Friday, February 10, 2012 through Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Seatings are available from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The price is $95/person.Fearings at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201. Reservations: 214-922-4848.
9. The Grape
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The popular dining destination for lovers’ features a chef inspired Valentine’s Day 3-course menu Tuesday, February 14 (beginning at 5 p.m.) for $65 person with an option to add wine pairings ($20); beverages, tax and gratuity additional. With decadent choices available in each course, Valentines can celebrate the occasion with romantic bistro fare prepared by Chef/Owner Brian C. Luscher. The Grape is open for dinner nightly at 5:30 p.m.
The Grape, 2808 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX. Reservations 214-828-1981.
10. The Cedars Social
This Valentine's Day forgo the predictable candle-lit restaurant and cozy up with your special someone at The Cedars Social as Chef Kyle McClelland has created an adventurous three-course Valentine's Day menu sure to impress your Valentine. For $60 per person, selections include Pan Fried Ricotta Gnocchi with sweet peas, trumpet mushrooms, shaved pecorino and citrus fondue, Surf & Turf for Two, beef wellington with butter poached lobster, and Chocolate Stout Torte with raspberry and vanilla bean caramel. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Seating times: 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. To make reservations please call 214-928-7700.The Cedars Social, 1326 South Lamar, Dallas, TX 75215. 214-928-7700.
