Valentine's Day Dining & Events 2018: South Bay Edition

SOUTH BAY, CA – St. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and — if you have a significant other — it's time to start planning. Living in the South Bay, you're lucky and can choose from such sweetheart excursions as a romantic dinner or a town stroll with shopping specials.

We've also included some events preceding Feb. 14 -- an artisan chocolate and wine- pairing class, concert and a fun-day run.

Get to booking! Happy Valentine's Day from Patch!

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CAMPBELL:

FEB. 10: 41st Annual Valentine 10K, 5K, & Kids Dash. "Spread the love at Campbell's 41st annual Valentine Fun Run/Walk! Join us with your sweetheart, family, and friends for a lovely morning along the beloved Los Gatos Creek Trail."

FEB. 14: Special Valentine's Menu: Tigelleria Organic Restaurant. "We will be offering a special crafted menu just for the romantic occasion."

FEB. 14: Valentines' Day 4-Course Dinner: A Bellagio. "A Bellagio will be hosting a 4 course Prix Fixe Menu come enjoy with your special loved one."

FEB. 14: Valentine's Dinner, Champagne & Rose: Kyoto Palace. "Treat your sweetheart to dinner and a show."

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Stouts & Sweets - Mini Beerwalk Series. "Celebrate Valentine's Day like never before! Taste 4 different stout beers from 4 different breweries paired with 4 different sweets from local shops at 4 different watering holes in Downtown Campbell."

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CUPERTINO:

FEB. 14: Valentine’s Day Chef's Dinner: Alexander's Steakhouse. "In addition to a limited a la carte menu, Executive Chef Roger Lee has designed a romantic five-course tasting menu perfectly suited to highlight this special night."

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EAST PALO ALTO:

FEB. 14: Valentine's 4-Course Dinner: Quattro Restaurant. "Celebrate your love with us at Quattro over a carefully prepared four course dinner for $190 a guest. Enjoy the romantic live music and atmosphere perfectly created to set the mood for your romantic evening."

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GILROY:

FEB. 10: St. Valentine's Day Prix-Fixe Dinner & Music: Cafe Thyme. Special menu and romantic music.

FEB. 10: Valentine's Party with Tortilla Soup Music: The District. "Tortilla Soup's Valentine shows are infamous for selling out quickly get your tickets today !! Be ready to dance the night away !!"

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LOS ALTOS:

FEB. 2: Downtown Los Altos Valentine's Stroll. "Walk the charming streets with your loved one as select merchants show why they should be the object of your affection. Discover unique gifts, enjoy sparkling lights, shopping specials and fun. Enjoy music throughout town. End or begin your romantic evening with dinner at one of our many fine restaurants."

FEB. 14: Romantic 5-Course Valentine's Menu: Cetrella Restaurant. "Romantic 5-Course Prix-Fixe."

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LOS GATOS:

FEB. 10: Valentine’s Artisan Chocolate & Wine Pairing Class. "In this hands-on delicious chocolate and wine pairing class(limit 10); you'll make chocolate arts with Valrhona Manjari 64% Dark Chocolate and your choice of incredible selections of organic ingredients such as herbs, flowers (lavender flowers included), dried fruits & nuts."

FEB. 14: Romantic 4-Course Valentine's Dinner & Jazz: Dio Deka. "Each table will be decorated with rose pedals & a long-stemmed rose. Live Jazz music and a memento photo."

FEB. 14: Valentine's 4-Course Dinner: Verge Restaurant + Lounge. "Verge Restaurant + Lounge will be offering a 4 course prix-fixe dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day. Reserve your table today!"

FEB. 14: Prixe-Fixe Valentine's Menu: Wine Cellar Restaurant. "Let us spoil you & your special someone for Valentines Day!"

FEB. 14: Burrell School Vineyards Valentine's Dinner. "Burrell School Vineyards Valentine's Day Dinner featuring Chef Nicole Fischer! An elegant five course dinner with unique vintage wine pairings for your special night."

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MENLO PARK:

FEB. 14: Bonne Saint Valentin Special: Left Bank Brasserie. "French is the language of love, and Left Bank speaks it fluently! Celebrate amour with unforgettable menus, designed to awaken your inner romantic. Left Bank Menlo Park: Serving a 3 Course Prix Fixe Dinner."

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MILPITAS:

FEB. 12: Valentine's Day Craft For Grades K-3. "Create a Valentine's Day card for someone special. We will provide cardstock, foam cutouts, sequins, googly eyes, and more!"

FEB. 14: Baniya Society Valentine's Bash Celebration. "A fun filled evening with exciting games, raffles, belly dance performance, photo ops, DJ, dancing and fabulous wine & dinner party!"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

FEB. 10: Valentines Day Celebration for Single Professionals. "Celebrate Valentines Day with new single friends at a lovely hotel!"

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PALO ALTO:

FEB. 14:Valentine's Day Dinner: Vino Locale. "Enjoy a fantastic 5-course tasting menu that will pair with our optional sommelier-selected wines, from Yorkville Cellars. Bill Murphy & Charlie Channel will perform live jazz on the back patio and Paul Renslow will perform live Spanish guitar inside."

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Romantic 4-Course Dinner: The Sea. "Executive Chef Yu Min Lin has assembled his favorite dishes into one beautiful four-course menu."

FEB. 18: Vintage Valentine's Dance with Waltz Lesson. "Come to Castle House Vintage Dance for lessons from 3-3:45 right before the dance."

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SAN JOSE:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Dinner For 2: Rosie McCann's Irish Pub. "We're preparing a special menu just for you and that special someone. Come enjoy our sweetheart specials by our very own Executive Chef Cervando Maya or savor some of the traditional Irish menu items you know and love. ... After dinner, stay for DJ and dancing."

FEB. 14: Bonne Saint Valentin Special: Left Bank, Santana Row. "French is the language of love, and Left Bank speaks it fluently! Celebrate amour with unforgettable menus, designed to awaken your inner romantic. Left Bank Santana Row: Serving a 3 Course Prix Fixe Dinner."

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Dinner, Champagne & Rose: Oveja Negra. "Celebrate 2018 Valentine's Day at Oveja Negra at Hotel Valencia with a 5 course prix fixe menu."

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SANTA CLARA:

FEB. 4: Valentine's Day Origami Program For Grades 1-6. "Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with a Valentine theme."

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SARATOGA:

FEB. 10: Love to Letter Workshop: Sue's Gallery Cafe. "You will ... make your own watercolor + brush lettered Valentine’s cards to take home and give to loved ones!"

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Dinner 2018: Mountain Winery. "Celebrate love with an unforgettable evening under the stars on Valentine’s Day!"

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