Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year (Friday, February 14), and Houston restaurants are here to make your holiday extra special. From intimate, lowkey dinners to sultry and romantic evenings complete with bubbly, chocolate-covered strawberries and candlelight, here is where to celebrate love in Houston this Valentine’s weekend.
93’ Til, 1601 West Main
Enjoy a$90 four-course Korean-inspired dinner by chef Lung Ly, featuring Tokki Soju cocktails and dishes such as Little Gem Salad, Corn Jeon, Grilled Mackerel or Hay-Smoked Short Ribs with Banchan, and Ginger and Snow Pear Ice Cream. Tickets are available for pre-order with flexible dining times.
Artisans, 5745 Westheimer
Enjoy a La Saint-Valentin speciality menu from 5 to 10 p.m. for $189 per person and featuring dishes like Le Foie Gras Torchon au Cognac, Le Filet de Boeuf Wellington, Le Fromage Chaud et sa Micro-Pousses Salade, and Un Gâteau Napolitain Glace à la Pistache.
Aya Sushi, 5407 Bellaire
Coule u for the True Love Omakase experience for a romantic night with Aya Sushi’s one night only Valentine’s Day tasting, offered at $298 for two and featuring 20 different bite plates for two.
Azumi, 4444 Westheimer
Hit the River Oaks hotspot for a special prix fixe menu with highlights including Shimaji Flower Crudo, Nigiri Sushi and Miso Black Cod. For dessert, indulge in Calamansi Semifreddo or Marquise.
Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith
Guests can expect a featured three-course, prix-fixe menu, elegant balloon display for photos and world-class service and ambiance, with reservations from 5 to 9 p.m. for $89++ per person.
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, 9595 Six Pines
Sweethearts can linger over a romantic four-course Valentine’s dinner for $65 per guest, with dishes like Lobster Bisque, Filet Mignon and Molten Chocolate Cake. The special runs February 14 and 15 from 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Doris Metropolitan, 2815 S Shepherd
Doris Metropolitan is setting the ambiance with candles and decorations scattered around the restaurant, featuring specialty cocktails and a Lobster with Pomegranate Beurre Blanc ($65), as well as a “Date” Mousse dessert ($16). Guests will also receive complimentary custom chocolate truffles to take home.
Duck N Bao, multiple locations
On Valentine’s Day only, the dim sum house will offer a special lobster platter for $29.99 with the purchase of an entree(limit one per table). Served family style, it will feature two lobster tails prepared salt n’ pepper style, or house spicy stir-fried style.
Echoes, 900 Richmond
Enjoy live music and an intimate Greek dinner with dishes such as Branzino, Souvlaki Plate, Pan Seared Calamari, Roasted Shrimp Pasta, Crisped King Salmon, Pastitsio and more.
Haywire, 947 Gessner
From February 13-16, Haywire will offer an indulgent 32-ounce Porterhouse for two for $125, served with creamy crab mac and cheese, grilled broccolini and a zesty chimichurri with roasted garlic.
Late August, 4201 Main
Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person from Thursday, February 13 to Saturday, February 15. Highlights include Gulf Oysters, A1 Basted Strip Loin, Corn Bread Pudding and more.
Little’s Oyster Bar, 3001 South Shepherd
Little’s will be serving its regular menu Valentine’s, with crowd favorites from Oysters and Caviar to Grilled Octopus, Lobster & Gnocchi and Chicken Fried American Red Snapper.
Lucille’s, 5512 La Branch
Dine on a three-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person from Thursday, February 13 through Saturday, February 15. Start the celebration with two complimentary glasses of champagne and enjoy dishes such as
Andouille and Collard Green Oyster Rockefeller, Yard Bird, Filet Steak, or Pan Roasted Salmon, and Red Velvet Cheesecake.
The Marigold Club, 2531 Kuester
Indulge in caviar service, Duck Wellington and fine selections from the lavish raw bar and curated cellar. Reservations are $175 per person on Valentine’s Day only, with romantic specials offered Friday through Sunday of Valentine’s weekend.
Marmo, 888 Westheimer
The romantic dinner menu features dishes such as handrolled pasta. Guests who book a patio table will receive a complimentary bottle of bubbles.
Medium Rare, 3201 Louisiana
Diners who pop the “will you marry me” question this Valentine’s Day at any Medium Rare location will earn a free Steak Frites dinner on their wedding anniversary date every year for the rest of their married lives. The iconic meal includes a culotte steak served withsecret sauce, fries, a side salad, and rustic bread for $34.95, and there are complimentary second servings of the steak and fries.
Molina’s Cantina, multiple locations
From February 14-16, Molina’s will offer the Cupid Combo for dine-in or takeout, featuring beef and chicken fajitas with sides and housemade flour tortillas, four Cancun shrimp (stuffed with jalapeños and Chihuahua cheese, wrapped in bacon and grilled), one whole grilled Texas quail and one shareable slice of tres leches cake for $59.
Mutiny Wine Room, 1124 Usener
Celebrate love with a three-course Valentine’s menu, available February 14–16 from 4 to 9 p.m. for $75 per person. Enjoy dishes like Thai oysters, Peking duck, and chocolate red wine pot de crème. Regular dinner menu also available.
Októ, 888 Westheimer
In addition to its a la carte menu featuring refined Mediterranean fare, the buzzy new spot will offer two specials for Valentine’s Day reservations: Squid Ink Pasta ($60]), topped with fresh crab meat and Israeli caviar in a corn mamaliga sauce and the Surf & Turf Dish ($130), perfect for two to split, with a 10-ounce steak and four-ounce lobster tail on a bed of mushroom ragu; plus the new addition to the menu, Beluga Vodka Shots featuring an ice-cold etched crystal shot glass of Beluga vodka and a Mother of Pearl spoon with a bump of Israeli caviar.
Pappas Bros Steakhouse, multiple locations
Both the Galleria and Downtown locations will offer a curated three-course pre-fixe menu at $109.95 per guest, running from February 13-16 at the Galleria location and the 13-15 at the Downtown location. Features include he steakhouse’s classic fare with favorites like the crisp Iceberg Slab or a selection from premium cuts, including an eight-ounce Filet Mignon or 16-ounce Prime Ribeye.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, multiple locations
Perry’s Valentine’s Day options include a Valentine’s Candlelight Dinner for 2 decorated with rose petals and featuring filet mignon roast, lobster tails and chocolate-dipped strawberry kisses, available February 12-16 for $185 per couple for dine-in and $155 to-go; a 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu with an array of Perry’s favorites available February 14-15 starting at $69 per person for dine-in or takeout; and a Second Chance experience available Sunday, February 23 and featuring the Prix Fixe Menu Special or Candlelight Dinner for Two for dine-in or to-go at a lower price.
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
The waterfront dining destination will feature live music, a photo wall, white linen tablecloths, fresh roses on every table and wine specials. In addition to the regular menu of fresh coastal favorites, chef Joe Cervantez will offer Valentine’s features.
Rosie Cannonball, 1620 Westheimer
Indulge in a four-course red-sauce Italian Menu on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14 as the restaurant breaks out the checkered tablecloths while listening to ABBA’s greatest hits. Highlights include Caesar salad with Osetra Caviar to share, Focaccia di Recco or Heart-shaped Pizza, blistered bean salad for the table, choice of Chicken Parmesan or Truffled White Lasagna (one per person) Dolce and tiramisu or White Chocolate Gelato (one per person).
Rumi’s Kitchen, 1801 Post Oak
Enjoy a five-course pre-fixe menu ($145 per person with wine pairings available at two price points of $65and $120). Menu highlights include labne charred tomato with basil puree and urfa chili, apricot braised koofta, wagyu zabuton, goat’s milk feta with beet, za’atar and pistachio preserves and more.
Toca Madera, 1755 Allen Parkway
The sultry Latin steakhouse will feature exclusive menu items, live entertainment and fire performers, DJs and live musicians, and romantic bites for two. Specials include the Beef Short Rib Barbacoa and Velvet Love, a red velvet cake with caramel chocolate Chantilly, rose petals and gold leaf, and raspberry sauce.
Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer
Traveler’s Table will be hosting a Valentine’s Day celebration for brunch and dinner. Brunch features the regular menu with specials including Flor de Amor, Caviar and Cornbread, Jerk Chicken and Waffles and Black Forest Lava Cake. For dinner, Traveler’s Table will serve a three-course Prix Fixe Menu for $80 per person, featuring Crab Samosas, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Jerk Chicken and New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding.
The Warwick, 5888 Westheimer
The Valentine’s Day menu includes dishes like Asian Sesame Cauliflower, Lobster Corn Dogs, Spinach Stuffed Salmon, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and a featured cocktail, the Love Bird.
Whiskey Cake, multiple locatoins
From Thursday, February 13 through Saturday, February 15, guests can enjoy a four-course Valentine’s Day menu for $125 per couple. Features include fried green tomatoes or deviled eggs to share, fresh salad, entrée choices of Rotisserie Farm Bird, Mushroom Campanelle, or a 12-ounce New York Strip, and a decadent Whiskey Cake for dessert. Guests will also get chocolate-dipped long-stem strawberries to take home.
Xalisko Cocina Mexicana, 1335 Lake Woodlands
Celebrate love from Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, February 16, with live music during dinner hours. Menu highlights include fresh corn tamal, filet de res and red velvet tres leches.
We will be updating this list in the days leading up to the holiday. If you have a restaurant to add, please send your information to dish@houstonpress.com.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.
