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Valentine’s Day restaurant options 2023

Valentine’s Day falls is on February 14th. Here are all the deals, specials and restaurant updates for Valentine’s Day in 2023:

California Pizza Kitchen

Via press release – From February 9 through 14, guests can order their favorite CPK pizzas on heart-shaped crispy thin crust for no additional charge. Couples and parties of two that make CPK their date night spot can celebrate with CPK’s “Sweet Deal for Two” choosing one appetizer, two entrées and one dessert from the Classic menu for $40 or the Adventure menu for $50, which features premium creations such as Kung Pao Spaghetti with Shrimp, Cedar Plank Salmon and more. Heart-shaped pizza and “Sweet Deal for Two” promotions are available for dine-in or at home via take-out and delivery. Those who dine-in can add on a Wine for Two deal and enjoy two 6 oz glasses of wine with their meal for $15 or add a bottle for $22.

For customers who can’t make it to a restaurant but still want to share the holiday with a loved one, holiday themed eGift cards are available for purchase online through February 15.

Cracker Barrel

Via press release – This Valentine’s Day, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® invites guests to celebrate with the person they care about most. Whether it’s a partner, parent, grandparent or best friend, celebrating Valentine’s Day at Cracker Barrel has something to help everyone to show they care.

For those searching for the perfect place to surprise their partner with a proposal, look no further. The “I Said ‘Yes’ at Cracker Barrel Valentine’s Day Contest” will award five lucky couples who “pop the question” at any Cracker Barrel location nationwide with free Cracker Barrel for a year. From Feb. 10-16, couples who post their proposal video at Cracker Barrel and include a caption on why they decided to propose at the iconic restaurant will be entered for a chance to win*.

Plus, whether popping the question or not, surprise the one you want to show care to the most this Valentine’s Day with a visit to Cracker Barrel and receive free dessert** to share with your plus one. From Feb. 10-14, choose any two entrees from a select Valentine’s Day menu including homestyle favorites like Country Fried Steak or Sunday Homestyle Chicken®, and new options like Build Your Homestyle Breakfast, and receive one free dessert to share including Biscuit Beignets or Double-Fudge Chocolate Coca-Cola® Cake. Whether celebrating this special offer for breakfast, lunch or dinner, make this Valentine’s Day unique amid the warm glow of an oil lamp and crackling fireplace or by handpicking a special gift in Cracker Barrel’s Old Country Store with your loved one by your side.

Denny’s

Via press release – Whether you’re coupled up, best friends or even in a “situationship,” Denny’s today announced the perfect Valentine’s Day card to help guests tell that special someone they are saucier than hollandaise and tastier than bacon.

For a limited time, guests can purchase Valentine’s Day gift “cards” at DinerDrip.com and invite their current flame to become Friends with Benny’s (FWB) over a classic breakfast meal at Denny’s. Each FWB card can be purchased for $12.99 and includes a voucher worth $25.98, the value of two Classic or Southwestern Benny breakfasts. With only 500 cards available, it’s never too early to get yours before they’re gone.

Dickey’s BBQ Pit

Via press release – Roses are red, violets are blue, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has Valentine’s Day dinner covered for your party of one or two!

This Valentine’s Day, the world’s largest barbecue franchise is offering one-day-only deals for everyone when you order online. Single and not ready to mingle? Dickey’s has you covered with a one meat, one side, and one Big Yellow Cup meal for just $9.99.

For the perfect date night, couples can enjoy Two Meat Plates for just $29! Guests choose from brisket, pulled pork, chicken, kielbasa sausage or pork ribs plus four total sides – you just can’t go wrong with Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.

Donato’s

Via press release – Searching for a unique way to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Look no farther, as Donatos is bringing back its fan-favorite heart shaped pizzas in all of its traditional restaurants for a limited time from February 6-14.

Known for bringing people together for nearly 60 years with pizzas topped Edge to Edge® with fresh, premium toppings on its crispy, thin crust, Donatos will be offering the create your own heart shaped pizza option on its famous thin crust at medium pizza price. These heart shaped pizzas will be available to purchase online, by phone or in the local restaurant.

Hardee’s

Via press release – Nothing says love like Made from Scratch™ Biscuits! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hardee’s is bringing back fan-favorite Heart Shaped Biscuits and introducing a tart twist with the new Cherry Filled Biscuit. Both will be available for a limited time in February at participating Hardee’s restaurants during regular breakfast hours.

Krispy Kreme

Via press release – Valentine’s Day is all about sharing love – and chocolate! Krispy Kreme’s all-new heart-shaped doughnuts are full of real HERSHEY’S chocolate, the perfect, sweetest treat to share and show everyone in your life how “Choc-Full” of love you are for them.

Beginning Jan. 30 for a limited time at participating shops across the U.S., Krispy Kreme’s new Valentine’s Day Dozen is the sweetest box of chocolates, featuring HERSHEY’S milk chocolate and KISSES, strawberry and caramel syrup

HERSHEY’S I Pick You: A heart-shaped doughnut filled with Kreme™ and dipped in HERSHEY’S chocolate icing, decorated with a buttercreme and icing rose.
HERSHEY’S Double Chocolate KISS: A heart-shaped doughnut filled with HERSHEY’S milk chocolate filling, dipped in HERSHEY’S chocolate icing and covered in HERSHEY’S mini milk chocolate KISSES.
HERSHEY’S Strawberry Dream: A heart-shaped doughnut filled with HERSHEY’S strawberry flavored Kreme™, dipped in red icing and covered in white chocolate chips and a heart sprinkle blend.
HERSHEY’S Chocolate Chip Caramel KREME™: A heart-shaped doughnut filled with Kreme™, dipped in HERSHEY’S caramel icing and covered in HERSHEY’S chocolate icing drizzles, semi-sweet chips and a heart sprinkle blend.

McDonald’s

Via press release – In honor of the season of love, we’re serving up the first-ever celebrity duo meal with lifelong McDonald’s fans – Cardi B and Offset – that’s perfect for sharing with your plus one, your situationship, your best friend, or anyone in between. Starting Feb. 14, fans can pull up to participating restaurants nationwide* to get the Cardi B & Offset Meal, which includes each of their go-to menu items plus their favorites to split on date night:

Cardi B’s classic McDonald’s Cheeseburger, paired with Tangy BBQ sauce and a Large Coca-Cola®;
Offset’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese and a Large Hi-C® Orange Lavaburst®;
And to share… a Large order of World Famous Fries® and a hot, flakey Apple Pie.

Mellow Mushroom

Via press release – Mellow Mushroom, the originator of hand-tossed, stone-baked pizza, has baked up two special offers to make your Valentine’s Day even sweeter. Throughout February, Mellow Mushroom gift card purchasers will earn a $5 bonus for every $25 or more spent in online gift card purchases. The bonus can be applied to Mellow Mushroom purchases between February 1 and April 20, 2023. And February gets even sweeter! If you order from Mellow Mushroom on Tuesdays throughout the month, your meal delivery is free. Orders placed at order.mellowmushroom.com on February 7, 14, 21, and 28 will receive free delivery at participating Mellow Mushroom restaurants. This way customers can enjoy their Mellow Mushroom favorites with family and friends with the added convenience of delivery.

Valentines offers in years past

Buca di Beppo 

Offering a Valentine’s Lasagna Lovefeast available February 13th and 14th. Perfect for two at $59.99 – available for dine-in or to-go. Includes heart-shaped towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and parmesan. Comes with small salad, garlic bread and a cannoli.

Brio Italian Grille

Offering two Valentine’s prix fixe specials available February 11th through 14th. Entrée and dessert as follows:

  • Romano-crusted Chilean sea bass, slice of marble chocolate chip bulée cheesecake with red heart sprinkles, $34
  • Parmesan-crusted beef medallions, slice of marble chocolate chip bulée cheesecake with red heart sprinkles, $36

California Pizza Kitchen

From February 9 through February 14, guests who dine-in-restaurant can order their favorite CPK pizzas, including The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage and more, on heart-shaped crispy thin crust for no additional charge. Date night diners who choose the “Sweet Deal for Two” option can choose between the Classic menu for just $40 and the Adventure option, which features premium creations such as Kung Pao Spaghetti with Shrimp, Cedar Plank Salmon and more for just $50 – a deal everyone can love. Each “Sweet Deal for Two” menu includes the choice of one appetizer, two entrees, and one dessert. To sweeten the deal, guests who purchase a “Sweet Deal for Two” will also receive a buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) card which can be redeemed for pizza, pasta, or salad between February 15 and February 22. Via press release here.

Chick-fil-A

Heart shaped trays are back for 2022 and are used to serve a a number of dishes, including the 30 pc. Chick-fil-A Nuggets, 10 pc. Chick-n-Minis, Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves and Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

Donato’s

This Valentine’s Day, Donatos is releasing its fan-favorite heart shaped pizzas and exclusive Valentine’s Twists in all of its traditional restaurants from February 7-14.

Known for bringing people together for 58 years with pizzas topped Edge to Edge® with fresh, premium toppings on its crispy, thin crust, Donatos will be offering a create your own heart shaped pizza option on its famous thin crust.  These heart shaped pizzas will be available to purchase online, by phone or in the local restaurant.

The family-owned company is also launching its new Valentine’s Twists.  These sweet and delicious pull-apart twists are served warm, drizzled with vanilla icing, and topped with Valentine’s sprinkles. From press release here.

Hardee’s

During the Valentine’s Day weekend, biscuit items will include a Heart Shaped Biscuit.

King’s Hawaiian

This February, King’s Hawaiian® has the sweetest gift for the sandwich lover in your life. Through partnerships with three famous sandwich makers from coast to coast – Alidoro in New York City, Bunk Sandwiches in Portland, Oregon and Factor’s Famous Deli in Los Angeles – the brand introduces Sandwich Grams, a King’s Hawaiian take on a Valentine’s Day classic, available via national delivery with Goldbelly and locally at each restaurant.

Using King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Sliced Bread and Mini Sub Rolls, each restaurant developed a sandwich perfectly sized to share with your sweetheart and made on King’s Hawaiian bread. These limited-edition creations are available throughout the month of February, but they’re even sweeter from February 1—14 thanks to special messages like “U R SWEET”, “BE MINE” and “LOVE YOU” imprinted right onto the soft and fluffy King’s Hawaiian bread. From press release here.

Papa Murphy’s

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is delighted to announce the return of its Valentine’s Day classic—HeartBaker Pizza—a fun and festive pizza shaped like a heart! The HeartBaker Pizza is available online and in stores nationwide beginning February 1 and is priced at $10 or $11, depending on location. It is available as a cheese or pepperoni option. Guests may also choose to bring home our Sweetheart of a Deal—a HeartBaker Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough—for just $14 (prices vary in Hawaii and Alaska). Via press release here.

TGI Friday’s

On February 10th, all delivery drivers have to do is show up at any participating Fridays in their work uniform or simply show their credentials, and tell the bartender or server, “I work in the delivery business,” and Fridays will deliver everyone’s heartfelt “app”reciation with their choice of one of the following appetizers:

  • Green Bean Fries 
  • Loaded Potato Skins 
  • Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls 
  • Warm Pretzels 
  • Chips & Salsa 
  • Pan-Seared Potstickers 
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

From press release here.

Valentine’s Day restaurant options 2021

If you’re looking for some special special this February, here are all the national restaurant options we know about that are offering Valentine’s Day specials this year:

Baskin-Robbins’

Baskin-Robbins’ have a few sweet offerings up for grabs this month including:

  • Box of Chocolates Cake
  • Flavor of the Month – Love Potion #31

The Box of Chocolates Cake is created to look just like a heart-shaped candy box – complete with real milk chocolate candies. The customizable is made-to-order with your favorite ice cream flavor, topped with a layer of fudge and finished with milk chocolate candies.

Meanwhile Baskin-Robbins are also bringing back a Valentine’s Day favorite flavor – Love Potion #31. This features raspberry-filled chocolate-flavored hearts and chocolate-flavored chips, swirled with a raspberry ribbon in a white chocolate and raspberry ice cream.

Brio Italian Grille

Prix-fixe special available Friday, 2/12 – Sunday, 2/14. Available for Dine-in and To Go. Visit brioitalian.com for further details and to order online.

  • Romano-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted fingerlings, spinach, tomatoes and lobster butter sauce
  • Beef Medallions with Shrimp and Black Pepper Cream Sauce – Three 2 oz. tournedos, grilled shrimp, and black pepper cream sauce served with mashed potatoes and asparagus
  • Warm Chocolate Cake – Molten chocolate cake, anglaise,  vanilla bean gelato

Firehouse Subs

Free dessert by entering promo code LOVE in the Firehouse Subs app on Saturday, Feb. 13 or Sunday, Feb. 14. To be eligible for rewards, guests can download the Firehouse Subs app in their device’s app store. **The free dessert reward will expire at the close of business on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Joe’s is turning into the LOVE SHACK all weekend long. Available February 12-14, couples can enjoy a 4-course $79 prix fixe menu including an appetizer, choice of salads, Steampots for Two and a Chocolate Shack Attack for dessert. Additional details, participating locations and hours can be found here: joescrabshack.com/valentines-weekend

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Available through the whole of February – 14-inch heart shaped pizzas. Priced similarly to Mike’s standard large, one-topping pizza – the heart shaped pizza will be available nationwide.

P.F. Chang’s

The popular Chinese restaurant with locations all over the country are offering a four course menu for $50 per person. Choices include the brand’s amounts lettuce wraps and delicious decision like Korean Bulgogi Steak and Miso Glazed Salmon. Here’s the full menu.

PF Changs Valentines Day 2021 menu
PF Changs Valentines Day 2021 menu

Red Lobster

Now through Saturday, February 13, My Red Lobster Rewards loyalty program members will receive an exclusive link to claim 15% off their qualifying purchase of at least $39.99 for select flower arrangements from 1-800-Flowers.com.

When members make a qualifying flower purchase, they will earn a FREE Maine Lobster Tail in their My Reward wallet.

Rodizio Grill

The popular Brazilian steak house are offering deal for couples on February 13th & 14th. The special Valentine’s Together Forever Package is priced at $125 per couple (some locations may differ slightly, call for details).

Enjoy Rodizios all you can eat salad bar with an expanded menu featuring filet and salmom – as well as live music. To make Valentine’s celebrations even more special at Rodizio Grill this year, all couples who dine February 12-14 will receive an offer for a Free Full Rodizio meal, with purchase of one, valid for future visit.