Valentine's Dining Deals 2021: Greater L.A. Restaurant Specials

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Restaurants, bakeries and doughnut shops throughout Greater L.A. are making it easy to share the love this Valentine's Day with special sweets, treats and dining deals.

Feb. 14 falls on a Sunday this year, so some specials run over the weekend. And some eateries require pre-ordering several days in advance. We've rounded up some of the most unique and tastiest offers for Patch's annual dining guide. Scroll through to see what's going on near you.

If you know of other Valentine deals, share in the comment section with fellow readers.

And Happy Valentine's Day, from Patch!

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: Valentine’s Day treats include: the super cute "Box of Chocolates Cake,"an ice cream cake designed to look like a classic, heart-shaped candy box; and the return of favorite Flavor of the Month, Love Potion 31® — a blend of raspberry, chocolate, white chocolate and raspberry ice cream. See website here.

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BIANCA: The Valentine special, Sapori d'Amore, is "love letter to Italian flavors" for patio dining or pick-up/delivery. Highlights include antipasto, pasta, Filet Mignon di Manzo al Pepe and Lobster & Bisque. Make reservations on Resy, or pre-order for pick up & delivery by Feb. 11 on Tock. Info here. Bianca is at 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City.

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BIRDIE G'S: The team is cooking up two, six-course spreads for Valentine's weekend. An $89/person menu: a Cheese Puff with chicken liver & hoshigaki; wood-grilled beef; Rocky Road Risotto; and more. An all-vegan spread for $79/person features: Silken Tofu with marigold & kasha; beets and cauliflower. Add-on such sweets as “World Famous” Rose Petal Pies and Hoshigaki Butter Cakes. Also offered: “Be My Valentine” Cocktail Kit. Deadline to order: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 for pick-up Feb. 12-14. Call 310-310-3616 or order online via Tock. Birdie G's is at 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: From Friday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 14, the restaurant is offering its "Valentine’s Day To-Go Pack" ($99), with two filet mignons, two lobster tails, appetizer, sides, dessert, molasses bread and two prosecco splits. Order online for pick-up. Also on tap: Black Angus’ ½ Price Bottles of Wine Deal — half off wine with entree purchase. Details here. Location finder here.

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BOA STEAKHOUSE: Dine in style at home with a heat-and-serve Dinner for Two ($220 or $320 with wine), featuring Caesar salad, baklava, bacon-wrapped filet, shrimp & King Crab scampi, broccoli, potatoes and dessert. Upgrades available. Ordering links here. Pre-order by Saturday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. for Feb. 14 pick-up. BOA restaurants in Santa Monica and West Hollywood.

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BUCA DI BEPPO: Set the stage for an at-home, romantic dinner with a heart-shaped lasagna for two. The to-go deal includes the pasta, along with bread, salad and mini cannolis for dessert. Available Feb. 12-14. See ordering info here. Click here for location guide.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: CPK offers heart-shaped pizzas and promotions, plus a sweepstakes. From Feb. 10-14, CPK’s Valentine’s deals include heart-shaped pizzas and prix-fixe “Sweet Deal for Two” takeout ($35), with appetizer, two entrees and dessert, and “Sweet Deal Packages” ($35) with appetizer, two entrées, dessert and heart-shaped pizza. In addition, for every glass or bottle of Colby Red Blend wine sold, donation will be made to Children’s Heart Association. And CPK Rewards members who sign up through Feb. 14 will be entered to win a romantic “Stay-At-Home Wine Basket for Two.” Ordering info here. Find locales here.

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CASSIA: A chef-curated "Southeast Asian BBQ Valentine’s Day Package" is on the menu. The heat-and-serve, family-style dinner includes Smoked Short Ribs or Smoked Cauliflower, Spicy Palm Sugar Baked Beans and Green Papaya Slaw. Vegetarian options available. Order deadline is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 by calling 310-393-6699 or online through Tock. Cassia is at 1314 7th St. in Santa Monica.

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CHART HOUSE: From Feb. 11-15, patrons can enjoy a three-course, to-go special for two ($100) with soup or salad, entree selection of filet, lobster or sea bass and Chocolate Molten Cake for dessert. The offer is at restaurants in Cardiff, Coronado, Dana Point, Lake Tahoe, Monterey and Redondo Beach.

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COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF: By one latte or Ice Blended drinks from 2 p.m. to close Feb. 12-14, and receive one free. Find stores here.

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DAPHNE'S: The Greek restaurant chain is featuring a $19.99, three-course Mediterranean dinner for two from Feb. 8 through Feb. 14. Included: hummus; two entrees (gyro, chicken kabob or falafel); basmati rice; salad; pita with tzatziki sauce; and cookie or baklava. See website here. Find locations in San Diego and Orange counties, Greater L.A., Inland Empire and Roseville.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: "Barbecue At Home by Dickey’s" offers four, Valentine-themed dinner boxes (all with wine) at BarbecueAtHome.com. Options: Dinner and Bubbly Box ($59) with chicken, pork chops, broccoli casserole, potatoes; Date Night Box ($74.99) ribeyes, buffalo chicken dip, potatoes; Valentine’s Celebration Dinner Box ($99.99) with ribs, pork tenderloins, sausage, spinach, potatoes; Cupid’s Valentine’s Celebration Box ($149.99) buffalo chicken dip, wings, ribs, pork chops & tenderloins, chicken, sausage, spinach, mac & cheese, potatoes. Order link here.

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DUNKIN': Love a heart-shaped donut? You're in luck as the chain brings back its Valentine-themed donuts & sips, plus its first-ever, online, wedding-themed, pop-up shop at stores throughout the state. Beverage specials include Pink Velvet Iced Macchiatos and Mocha Macchiato. Look here for info.

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EATALY L.A.: The rooftop restaurant is hosting a " La Festa di San Valentino" dinner for two featuring American Wagyu, lobster salad, grilled oyster mushroom, beets and polenta. Or check out new Terra at Home experience with meal for two and optional aperitivo kit. Reservations for dine-in can be made on OpenTable. Website here. Eataly is at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Valenkind's Day Campaign: For every Family Dinner purchased Feb. 14, El Pollo Loco Charities will donate $1 to Food on Foot, a nonprofit that assists homeless and low-income in LA with meals, clothing, education and more. See details here. Restaurant location finder here.

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EL TORITO: Enjoy an outdoor-dining, Valentine's Day "All-You-Can-Eat Bottomless Mimosa Sunday Brunch," with buffet stations with plexiglass dividers, manned by servers wearing gloves, masks and face shields. Buffet takeout is not available. Info here. Restaurants are throughout California.

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FIREHOUSE SUBS: The chain is offering a free dessert Valentine’s weekend Feb. 13-14. To receive, enter promo code LOVE in the Firehouse Subs app. You must be a rewards member to score the deal. App-download details here and location finder here.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: A Valentine's Day three-course, surf-and-turf feast can be enjoyed Feb. 12-15, featuring a prime tomahawk with lobster tail scampi and crab-stuffed shrimp. Details here. Locations in El Segundo, Fresno, La Jolla, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Newport Beach, Palo Alto, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, Santa Clara, Walnut Creek and Woodland Hills.

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FLOWER CHILD: Patrons on Sunday, Feb. 14 can take 20% off takeout by ordering online with code VDAY for pick-up or delivery (download the Flower Child app to order). Or call ahead or stop by and mention the promo. The offer does not apply toward Family Meals, alcohol or delivery fees. Locations in Del Mar, Newport Beach and Santa Monica.

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FRESH BROTHERS: The chain is offering heart-shaped pizzas at all locations (except LAX), and for every one purchased through February, one will be donated to a frontline worker. Locales throughout Greater L.A., Orange County and in Carmel Valley, San Diego.

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FUEGO: Valentine specials run Friday, Feb. 12 through Monday, Feb. 15, including: "Sweetheart Package" three-course dinner for two; "A La Carte" with mix-and-match appetizers and desserts; "Valentine’s Picnic Basket" featuring wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, Latin cheeses, salsa, ceviche, roses & more; and a Sunday "Cupid’s Brunch" - with live, socially distanced entertainment. Reservations required. Website here. Fuego is at Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: The SoCal grocer ensures a memorable celebration with romantic "Dinners for Two" to-go, with such options as beef Wellingtons with lobster tail, or prime rib with lobster tail, served with apple pomegranate salad, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and chocolate-covered strawberries. Dipped strawberries also sold in four-, six- and 10-packs. Place orders by Feb. 13 for pick-up Feb. 13-14. For a list of Valentine’s Day selections and to place orders, go here.

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GOURMANDISE SCHOOL OF SWEETS & SAVORIES: A lineup of virtual Valentine's Day classes planned. On Feb. 12, bake an array of vibrant macarons in the Friday Bake: Valentine's Macarons class. Later that evening, share in special Date Night: Valentine's Pasta Dinner, creating pasta dough and tomato sauce to pair with arugula fennel salad and berry vanilla pana cotta. On Feb. 13, join in Date Night: Valentine's Steak Dinner to master a perfect steak au poivre paired with potato gratin, enive, radish and herb salad and finished with caramelized apple cake. If classes are full, check for waiting list. The Gourmandise School is at 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica.

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HOOTERS: On Feb. 14, customers who destroy photos of their "shred-worthy" exes, using shredders provided at participating Hooters or virtually at Hooters.com/ShredYourEx, can score 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings. Those who participate online will receive a digital coupon for the deal. Confirm your local Hooters is participating. Location finder here. More info here.

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IKE'S LOVE & SANDWICHES: Buy one sandwich, and get one free at all Ike’s shops on Feb. 14. The deal is for in-store takeout only. See website here. Find locations statewide.

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JOE'S CRAB SHACK: A two-person, prix-fixe menu offers four courses, including options for peel-and-eat shrimp or crab-stuffed mushrooms, salads, "Steampots For Two" entrees and dessert. The special runs Feb. 12-14 for $79. California sites in Garden Grove, Oceanside, Redondo Beach, Sacramento and San Diego.

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KATANA: Celebrate V-Day with the takeout "Lover’s Box" ($85), featuring choice of two sushi boxes, a bottled cocktail and a chocolate volcano for dessert. Choose from: Sushi Fix or Bento Box; plus cocktail options for Fusion, Heat of the Dragon, Yuzu Mezcal Margarita, Moscow Mule or Lychee Martini. Katana is at 8439 W. Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. Follow this link for ordering.

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KIRSH BAKING COMPANY: An exclusive offer for Long Beach residents: Place orders by Wednesday, Feb. 10 and receive $5 delivery deal for bakery's cookies and pies. Deliveries will be Saturday, Feb. 13 or Sunday, Feb. 14 to Long Beach ZIP codes. Look for $5 delivery option at checkout. See website here.

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KRISPY KREME: The beloved Valentine’s Day Collection is back with four new doughnuts: Sprinkled Heart (Cake Batter Kreme, red icing and sprinkles); Sugar Cookie Heart (Sugar Cookie Kreme, white icing and sugar blend); Strawberries & Kreme Heart (Strawberries & Kreme, strawberry icing and a sugar heart); Chocolate Caramel Heart (Caramel Kreme, chocolate & white icing and sprinkles). Also this year: Send “Dough-Notes” with new delivery option. Order online, add a note and have doughnuts delivered to your Valentine. More info here. Location finder here.

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KURA SUSHI: A limiteed-time, $19 deal, a "Valentine’s Seafood Chirashi" with assortment including crab, scallops, shrimp & tuna, while supplies last, begins Friday, Feb. 12 at locations throughout California. See website here for order info & locales.

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LINE LA OPENAIRE RESTAURANT: Pick up the "Picnic Package" ($99 for two) with baguette sandwiches, cheese, crudite, dip, potato salad, lemon bars & more, including basket and beach linen. Or order "Valentine’s Day Takeaway Menu" ($95 per person) featuring smoked beet tartare, crab dumplings, filet mignon, lobster salad, tart and macarons. Libations sold separately. Info here. The Line is at 3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

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LITTLE HOUSE CONFECTIONS: The L.A.-based "home of the Bomb Ass Olive Oil Cakes" is offering sweetheart bundles: the "Chill Out Baby" ($122) with sugar cake, Halcyon Hotel candle, Alaya mint tea; and "Let’s Get Cozy" ($136), featuring cake, socks from The Kit; and Wind Down Kit from Maude. Bundles and cakes are available for pick-up or delivery from Little House Confections, 8022 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles.

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MACARONI GRILL: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a three-course dinner for two, for $45 and offered daily through Feb. 14. The special includes appetizer, two entrees (chicken, salmon, steak or pasta) and dessert. Place orders here for takeout or delivery. Location finder here.

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MARIE CALLENDER'S: If your sweetheart loves pie, take advantage of Marie Callender’s Bi-Annual Pie Sale that runs through February. Freshly baked, homemade whole pies start at $8.99, plus tin. Find restaurants here.

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MARKET TAVERN LA: This Brit-inspired eatery at Original Farmers Market offers a "Sunday Roast" special —a traditional English roast with all the trimmings. Follow this link to order. Market Tavern LA is at the Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St., #706, Los Angeles.

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MILO & OLIVE: Pre-order DIY meal kits, selecting from: "Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Kit" ($55) with handmade spaghetti & sauce; "Duck Confit Ravioli Kit" ($65); or a "Cacio e Pepe Risotto Kit" ($55). All include a tote with baguette and citrus cheesecake with gingerbread crust. Add sparkling rosé, Champagne, white or red wine. Orders due 6 p.m. Feb. 10, by calling the restaurant Wednesday-Sunday at 310-453-6776 or filling out this form online. Pick-up is Sunday, Feb. 14. Milo & Olive is at 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate with a steak & lobster dinner for two, including starter, side, dessert & wine. Pre-orders must be placed by Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. for pick-up Feb. 14. Details here. Locations in Anaheim, Burbank, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana and Woodland Hills.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: Heart-shaped pizzas are available through February. The Insta-worthy pies are the same cost as a standard large, one-topping pizza, and can be ordered for carryout, delivery or outdoor patio dining, where permitted. Website here. Location finder here.

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OLIVE GARDEN: Choose from "Valentine’s Dinner for 2 To-Go" and "Bake at Home Lasagna Bundle." Dinner for 2 features soup or salad, breadsticks, an entrée – Chicken Alfredo or Five Cheese Ziti al Forno – and dessert, starting at $35.99. The family-style, ready-to-bake lasagna serves four with jumbo salad, bottle of Italian dressing and breadsticks, starting at $39.99. Pre-order begins Feb. 8 for pick-up Feb. 12-14.

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101 NORTH EATERY & BAR: Enjoy a candle-lit dinner on heated patios — a Valentine's Day special ($175 for two) with lobster croquets, Iberico ham & grilled artichokes, gnocchi, asparagus, prawns, Petrale sole, Wagyu beef and, for dessert, a warm chocolate torte. Details here. 101 North is at 30760 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village.

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PARIS BAGUETTE: Orders are underway for three new cakes. Choose from: "Bouquet Cake" (vanilla cake with strawberry soft cream and strawberries, topped with fresh berries and chocolate heart); "You Have My Heart Cake" (heart-shaped vanilla cake with soft cream, strawberries, topped with berries and chocolate heart); or "Romance Cake" (heart-shaped chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream topped with berries and chocolate hearts). Link is here for orders. Paris Baguette locations are throughout the state.

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PATXI'S PIZZA: A "Valentine’s Date Night Package" is on the menu one day only — Feb. 14. The $50 offer serves two and features a 10-inch, deep-dish pizza, salads, dessert pizza and wine. It is available for take-out by phone, online or via app, not through third-party delivery. Patxi's are throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Porter Ranch.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Celebrate Feb. 13-15 with sweetheart bundle deals. Order two signature pizzas and two cookies for $22. Or for single diners: a special deal - one signature pizza and one cookie for $11. Price may vary by location. Locations are statewide.

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PIZZA GUYS: Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month with heart-shaped pizzas — large, one topping from $14.99 to $15.99, depending on locale. Offer is good at all shops statewide.

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PORTO'S BAKERY & CAFE: The Cuban American LA-area bakery has added Raspberry Filled Almond Cookies and Molten Chocolate Brownie to its "Bake at Home" line for nationwide mailing. The cookies ($16.99 dozen) and brownies ($16.99 for half-dozen) are unbaked and frozen. The brownies are only available online; cookies available at the bakery and online. See ordering details here. Locations in Buena Park, Burbank, Downey, Glendale and West Covina.

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RED LOBSTER: Through Saturday, Feb. 13, My Red Lobster Rewards members will receive a link to claim 15% off flower purchases of at least $39.99 from 1-800-Flowers.com. Make a qualifying flower buy and earn a free Maine Lobster Tail in your "My Reward" wallets. Download the free My Red Lobster Rewards app here to qualify. Note: Discounts do not include service/shipping charges and taxes. See details here.

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RUBIO'S COASTAL GRILL: Get $4 off purchase of two entrees Sunday, Feb. 14. Use code MKTG1065 at checkout when ordering online or via app, or scan this coupon at participating locations. Valentine’s Day meals can be ordered for $1.99 delivery, too. Offer info here.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: A weekend Valentine's special runs Feb. 12-14, featuring two cold-water lobster tails alongside a filet, starting at $54.95. See info. Find your nearest Ruth's Chris here.

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SAM'S CRISPY CHICKEN: The limited-time “Lovebirds” Valentine’s Day Combo Box ($35) comes with: Original Sam’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich; Spicy Chicken Sandwich; waffle fries; mac n’ cheese; Ben & Jerry’s ice cream; and slice of red velvet cake. Available all month. Locations in San Francisco, Costa Mesa, Anaheim and throughout Los Angeles County. Find your locale to order.

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SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH: For an intimate night at home, Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar are offering a three-course menu for $95 per person, with highlights including grilled Wagyu short ribs, Maine lobster bisque and salmon and caviar. Available for pickup or delivery via DoorDash. Orders can be placed on Tock here. Shutters on the Beach is at 1 Pico Blvd. and Hotel Casais at 1910 Ocean Way in Santa Monica.

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SLATER'S 50/50: Celebrate all month with a new Red Velvet Milkshake and the return of fan-favorite Pizza Burgers at eateries in Fresno, Valencia, Pasadena (pizza burgers only) and San Diego. (The milkshake, a Red Velvet-flavored shake topped with cream cheese frosting, a slice of Red Velvet Cake, whipped cream, sprinkles and a heart-shaped ding-dong, embodies Valentine’s Day.) Info here.

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SONOMA WINE GARDEN: Indulge in three-course dinner for two Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 13-14 on the patio. Choose from a Garden starter, move into a main course and end the evening with a decadent dessert for $70. For an additional $100, enjoy each course with an expertly paired glass of wine. Reservations can be made online here. The eatery is at 395 Santa Monica Place,Santa Monica.

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TOKYO HOT CHICKEN: Win someone's heart with a Tokyo Hot Chicken Bouquet – a fried chicken "bouquet" wrapped in green tea waffle. Available to order for takeout and delivery for $19.95 here with the à la carte menu and Valentine cocktail add-ons also available. The bouquet will be available February 12-14. Chef Michael Mina's Tokyo Hot Chicken is at 237 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale.

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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN: From Feb. 12-14, dine at reopened patio areas with limited-edition Love Potion cocktail and Triple Chocolate Mousse dessert. And ... True Food spreads the love virtually with #ShareTrueLove Instagram campaign. All weekend long, Instagrammers can use hashtag #ShareTrueLove for chance to win $25 gift card. Click here for website. Locations in Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, El Segundo, Newport Beach, Pasadena, San Diego and Santa Monica.

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TRUXTON'S AMERICAN BISTRO: Two, three-course prix fixe dinners for two are available all Valentine’s weekend. Choose from Filet Dinner ($69) with filet mignon, potatoes, baby veggies and rolls, or Cod Dinner ($59) featuring miso-roasted, shiitake-mushroom-topped cod filet, rice, Brussels sprouts and rolls. Add-on options include a raspberry almond tart, plus wine and cocktails, which are 50% off with dinner purchase. Website here. Locations in Torrance, Santa Monica and Westchester/Los Angeles.

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TSURUMARU UDON: Make Japanese udon from home with a DIY Kit for Two, available for $7.75 from Thursday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 14 at Tsurumaru Udon in Los Angeles. The shop is at Little Tokyo Galleria, 333 S. Alameda St. Follow this link to order. Pair the udon with a Valentine’s sushi box from Tamon Sushi featuring dishes for two for $65 or Shojin’s vegan Valentine’s Day Special for $88 per person, available Friday, Feb. 12 - Sunday, Feb. 14. Orders can be placed online at tamon-ten.com or at theshojin.com.

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UMAMI BURGER: Share the love with the “Umami & Chill” Valentine’s Day Combo Box ($45) that includes: Cheeseburger; Double Truffle Burger; Truffle Fries; Cheesy Tots; Ben & Jerry’s, “Netflix & Chill’d” ice cream pint; and red velvet cake. The special is available all February. Order here. Locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Los Feliz, DTLA and The Grove Los Angeles.

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URBAN PLATES: On the menu is a "Valentine’s Day At-Home 3-Course Dinner for Two" ($49) with: starters; Caesar, house salad or tomato basil soup; sides; bread; two entrees (Grilled Grass-Fed Steak, Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak, Blue Cheese Grass-Fed Steak, Salmon, Chicken Cobb Salad or Meatless Loaf); and desserts selections from Mango Tart, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake and Hummingbird Cake. Orders due by Feb. 11 for pick-up Feb. 12-14. Info and ordering details here. See all statewide locales.

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