Restaurants

Where to Eat Valentine’s Day Dinner in Austin

Bring a date, a friend, or go solo to one of these Austin restaurants offering special menus for Feb. 14

By Cassie Butterfield
February 06, 2025

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for an indulgent meal. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two, a lively night out with friends, or a solo treat just because, Austin’s restaurants are setting the mood with special menus for the occasion. From elegant multi-course feasts to casual bites with festive cocktails, these spots are serving up something memorable on Feb. 14.

Hestia

Michelin-starred restaurant from Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, Hestia, is offering an eight-course Valentine’s Day menu featuring elevated specials, an optional $135 wine pairing, and a martini and caviar cart. The multi-course dinner is priced at $215 per person. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Suerte

Suerte is celebrating Valentine’s Day with its “Cochinita for Two” special, featuring slow-roasted pork served with black beans, pickled onion, and charred habanero salsa. Guests can build their own tacos with Suerte’s signature freshly made masa tortillas. Reservations can be made here.

Caroline

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Caroline with a $45 prix fixe menu featuring a leek and parmesan tart, a choice of short rib tortellini or grilled salmon and basque-style cheesecake. Guests can enjoy a specialty cocktail, Bee My Valentine, made with Brush Creek Gin, honey, strawberry and citrus. Reservations are available online.

Lutie’s

The Commodore Perry Estate’s restaurant, Lutie’s, offers a romantic dining experience with a menu highlighting locally sourced Texas ingredients and views of the estate’s gardens. From Feb. 12-16, guests can book a getaway featuring a half bottle of champagne, rose petal turndown and a $100 dining credit to Lutie’s. A Valentine’s Day tea amid lush florals is also available. Reservations can be made online.

CARVE American Grille

CARVE American Grille is offering multiple ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, including a three-course prix fixe menu on Feb. 14-15 with dishes like Wagyu meatloaf cupcakes and miso buttered salmon. From Feb. 12-16, the Valentine’s candlelight dinner for two features a 12 oz. filet mignon roast, lobster tails, sides and dessert, complete with rose petals and a candle. A “second chance” celebration on Feb. 23 offers the prix fixe menu and candlelight dinner at special prices. Check out the full menus, details and secure reservations online.

Canje

A truly special occasion option, guests at Canje will enjoy a seafood-forward six-course meal for $125 per person. This East Austin favorite has a menu inspired by executive chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph’s Guyanese roots. Canje stands out as one of Austin’s most thrilling dining destinations, offering a diverse menu and intricate flavor profiles that captivate the palate. Book your spot on Canje’s website.

Carpenters Hall

Carpenter Hotel’s restaurant Carpenters Hall is offering a one-weekend-only, seven-course tasting menu for Valentine’s Day, featuring floral-inspired dishes such as oysters with smoked trout roe, beet rose with pistachio and steak with chrysanthemum and pepper. The experience is $95 per person, with reservations encouraged.

Tare Austin

Michelin-recommended Japanese omakase restaurant Tare Austin is offering a gourmet multi-course Valentine’s Day dinner featuring premium ingredients like Wagyu, lobster, caviar and truffles for $200 per person. Two seatings are available on Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reservations are required.

El Raval

The South Lamar Spanish tapas hotspot, El Raval, presents a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner starting at 5 p.m. Priced at $95 per person, the holiday menu is complemented by El Raval’s regular dinner offerings, with an optional wine pairing for $45. Reservations can be made online through OpenTable.

Yamas

Enjoy a romantic evening at Yamas for a one-night-only Valentine’s Day four-course prix-fixe menu for $150 per couple. The menu features oysters and champagne, salmon carpaccio and lobster-crab tartare to start, followed by shrimp risotto and celeriac cream. The main course includes pork tenderloin with green pepper and Metaxa sauce, served with truffle potato pavé, and dessert is a chocolate lava cake with vanilla cream and red berries. Secure a table here.

Olamaie

This Valentine’s Day, Olamaie presents a special tasting menu crafted by Chef Amanda Turner, priced at $150 per person. Renowned for its irresistible buttermilk biscuits and elevated twists on traditional southern favorites, a dinner experience at Olamaie is guaranteed to exceed expectations. Make reservations online here.

Tómalo Grill

Mexican restaurant Tómalo Grill is celebrating the holiday with festive specials, including hand-selected oysters with pomegranate pearls ($32 for six, $60 for a dozen) and Dos Buhos Pet-Nat bubbles from Mexico ($19 per glass). Guests can pair oysters with a glass of bubbles for $12 or a bottle for $50. Make reservations at Tómalo Grill’s website.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu featuring prime steaks, house-made pasta and specialty cocktails. Exclusive holiday offerings include the Straw-Chocolate Martini, Dean’s Seafood Cioppino, and the option to pre-order a dozen roses with a keepsake vase. Secure a table here.

Juniper

Enjoy an intimate evening at the East Austin Italian eatery for a specially crafted four-course prix fixe menu priced at $110 per person. Elevate the experience with an optional hand-selected wine pairing for an additional $65 per person. Secure a spot for an intimate evening in the main dining room, at the chef’s counter or on the charming covered patio by making reservations online.

Nido

The rooftop restaurant, Nido, at The Loren Hotel Austin, is offering a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner on Feb. 14, curated by chef Christian Grindrod. The five-course menu includes dishes such as grilled oysters, foie gras tartine, lamb pappardelle, duck breast, and dark chocolate mousse. Guests receive an amuse-bouche and an optional sparkling rosé toast upon arrival. The dinner is priced at $95 per person, with an optional $55 wine pairing. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. A Valentine’s getaway package is also available, including a welcome bottle of sparkling wine with macarons, daily breakfast at Nido for two and a dinner for two at Nido. Reservations are required and can be made here through Feb. 16.

Fonda San Miguel

Extend the Valentine’s Day celebration from Feb. 12-14 at Fonda San Miguel with an exquisite dinner featuring dishes such as chayote tartare, confit pork belly and crispy brussel sprouts, ending with flan de chocolate mexicano. Make reservations for a memorable evening here.

El Naranjo

El Naranjo’s Valentine’s menu showcases traditional Mexican flavors and family heritage with dishes like pastes, a classic wheat flour turnover; mole hidalguense, served with vegetables and rice alongside chicken or duck; and pastel de nuez de la yaya, a treasured pecan cake recipe passed down from Chef Ana Torrealba’s grandmother. Reserve a table here.