2016 Valentine’s Day Dining Options in South Florida

Add some romance to Valentine’s Day this year and treat your sweetie to a memorable evening complete with mouth-watering cuisine, fine wines, luscious chocolate — and beautiful flowers to delight. Local restaurants have you covered and will take care of all the details. Now, your job is to take a look at our dining options for Valentine’s Day this year, head on over to Open Table — and make your reservations quickly, as they will certainly fill up.

Here’s our guide to dining out on Valentine’s Day:

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Angle Restaurant
Eau Palm Beach, (561) 540.4924
Cost: $95 per person / $130 with wine pairings

Enjoy a romantic four-course prix-fixe dinner at Eau Palm Beach’s Angle Restaurant, available from 6-10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Guests will greeted with a  complimentary glass of Piper Heidsieck Champagne and then sit down to enjoy a sumptuous menu with highlights like Cauliflower Soup with Black Truffle;  Hudson Valley Duck Breast with forbidden rice, pomegranate, squash and Swiss chard; Sea Scallops with roasted cauliflower, golden raisin-caper relish; and more.

Avocado Grill
125 Datura Street, West Palm Beach
Cost: $59 for a 3-course prix-fixe or a la carte.
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Avocado Grill is double-doing it this year on Valentine’s Day. First, Sunday brunch will be offered from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with Valentine’s Day themed options and then, starting at 4:30 p.m., a prix-fixe dinner menu will be offered for $59/person. A complimentary glass of champagne will be served with dinner.

Bistro Ten Zero One
1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach
Cost: $45-48++
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day all weekend long at Bistro Ten Zero One in West Palm Beach. Chef Christian Quiñones will offer a special prix-fixe dinner menu that will be served with a glass of complimentary bubbles on Friday and Saturday evening for $48++, that will be served alongside the regular a la carte menu, and a Valentine’s Day brunch for $45++ on Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. (see the menu) Reservations can be made through Open Table at http://www.opentable.com/bistro-ten-zero-one-marriott-palm-beach or by calling the restaurant at 561-833-1234.

The Office Delray
201 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach; 561.276.3600
Cost: Varies

In addition to the regular a la carte dinner menu, The Office will be offering a variety of  holiday specials on Valentine’s Day that will have you coming back for more. Enjoy tempting options like a Mango, Crab & Avocado Salad; a Maine Lobster Ravioli with black truffle, asparagus and hazelnut gremolata; a Prime Porterhouse for two; and more.

Vic & Angelo’s PGA
4520 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens; (561) 630-9899
vicandangelos.com
Cost: Varies

Spice up the romance this Valentine’s Day and make reservations at Vic & Angelo’s PGA. Guests can select one of the holiday specials — or order off the regular menu. Featured specials include a Burrata Salad; Lobster Cocktail with citrus mustard; Grilled 14 oz Veal Chop; Salmon Valentine with Grand Marnier Glaze; and more.

BROWARD COUNTY

Tony D’s
3300 NE 32nd Street, Fort Lauderdale; (954) 440.2151
tonyds.net
Cost: Varies

The newly opened Tony D’s will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a weekend of activities. On Fri, Feb. 12, Tony D’s will host a singles event from 5 – 9 p.m. There will be complimentary champagne for ladies, $7 pomegranate vodka martinis and a DJ. Throughout the weekend, Tony D’s will feature a variety of holiday specials, that will be served alongside the regular a la carte menu. Couples will enjoy complimentary champagne and $7 pomegranate vodka martinis.

NYY Steak 
5550 NW 40 Street, Coconut Creek; 954.977.6700
Cost: Varies

NYY Steak will offer a variety of Valentine’s Day special that are sure to please your palate, and all are available a la carte. Highlights include an Oyster Brulée with béarnaise fondue sauce; Beef Wellington; Pan-Roasted Seabass with wild mushroom risotto; and a Sautéed Flounder with lobster fricassee.

Sorrisi
5550 NW 40 Street, Coconut Creek; (954) 917-6453
Cost: varies

Sorrisi will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a variety of holiday specials. Guests can order a special 3-course prix-fixe menu for $55 per person or order the specials a la carte. Highlights include a Seafood Cioppino; Truffle Seabass; Champagne Veal; and a Red Velvet Tiramisu.

III Forks
501 Silks Run in the Village of Gulfstream Park, Hallandale; (954) 457.3920
4645 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens; 561.630.3660
Cost: $160 per couple, tax & gratuity are additional or the a la carte menu

For those looking to fulfill their carnivorous cravings, head to III Forks Prime Steakhouse on Valentine’s Day. III Forks will be offering a Sweet Heart Menu, in addition to their regular a la carte menu. For the holiday special, guests will enjoy their choice of a III Forks Salad or Lobster Bisque; two 6 oz Filet Mignons served with two 6 oz cold water lobster tails with whipped potatoes, off the cob cream corn, vine ripened tomatoes and spring onions; and a Chocolate Lovers Dessert for $160 per couple. There will also be a variety of specials on sparkling wines.

MIAMI-DADE RESTAURANTS

15th & Vine Kitchen & Bar
Viceroy Miami, 485 Brickell Ave, Miami; (305) 503-0373
Cost: $170 per couple, with a glass of Champagne
http://15thandvine.com

For an all-encompassing experience, make plans to dine at 15th & Vine. You will enjoy a fantastic multi-course dinner menu (they have a veggie-friendly version, too), while enjoying the breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, listening to live jazz and sipping on glasses of bubbly. Highlights on the menu include a Portobello and Turnip Napoleon; Mushroom Gnocchi with wild mushrooms and truffle mushroom jus; and a Grilled Cuttlefish served over squid ink risotto.

Bagatelle
2000 Collins Avenue (220 – 21st Street); 305-763-8330
Cost: $185
305-763-8330
villabagatellemiamibeach.com

Enjoy a seafood extravaganza at Bagatelle on Valentine’s Day. The restaurant will be offering the grand Le Sobe ($185)  which includes 16 market oysters, ½ Alaskan King Crab, Stone Crab Clows, 1 Maine lobster, 8 little neck clams, 12 mussels, 12 shrimps, seafood ceviche, yellowfin tuna tartar and Scottish salmon tartar — and complimentary glasses of Moët Rosé.  offered that night,  ask the charming maître d for table 203, the most romantic table.

Michael Mina 74
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; (305) 674-4636.
Cost: $250 per couple for dinner / $350 with wine pairings
$500 per couple for dinner in the cabana / $600 with wine pairings.

Spoil your sweetie this year on Valentine’s Day and head to Michael Mina 74 for an evening you won’t forget. In addition to offering an exquisite four-course prix-fixe menu with standouts like the King Crab Ravioli with cognac cream, pickled turnip and caviar; Seared Foie Gras with lemon confit, corn mousse and popcorn cappuccino; and Grilled Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, diners will also have the option of dining in the main dining room or in the private cabana.

TiramesU
101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a selection of holiday-themed  a la carte specials at TiramesU, ranging in price from $18 for a Tuna Tartare with a blackberry sauce and raspberries appetizer to $38 for Venison medallions. In addition to the food specials, a specialty cocktail titled “Valentino” with Effen Vodka, strawberries, basil and balsamic will be served. Holiday specials will be served alongside the regular a la carte menu.

The Trapiche Room
JW Marriott Miami, 1109 Brickell Ave, Miami; (305) 329-3500
Cost: $80 per person / $105 with wine pairings

Enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe dinner with an amuse bouche at The Trapiche Room for Valentine’s Day for $80 a person or $105 with wine pairings at each course. Highlights include a Sumatra and Cinnamon Braised Wagyu Cheek; a Coho Salmon Poached in Sumatra Honey Butter; Red Velvet Rum Cake; and more.

La Mar by Gastón Acurio
Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami; (305) 913-8358
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/fine-dining/la-mar-by-gaston-acurio/

Enjoy one of the most gorgeous views of the city on Valentine’s Day and head to the Mandarin Oriental. La Mar wil be offering holiday a la carte specials from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on February 12 and 13, and from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on February 14. These specials range from $19-$39 per dish and include “Flor” with Beet Causa, Stone Crab, Ikura, Avocado and Huancaina Sauce; “Lobster Cebiche” with Sunchoke Leche de Tigre and Aji Amarillo and “Arroz Cremoso” with Green Pea Creamy Rice, Burrata Cheese Water and Grilled Bay Scallops. In addition to the lunch and dinner specials, La Mar will also be serving a Peruvian-style brunch with unlimited champagne and brunch cocktails for $85 a person.