{"id":138163,"date":"2026-01-30T22:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/138163\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:15:21","slug":"26-tampa-bay-restaurants-serving-valentines-day-dinners-specials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/138163\/","title":{"rendered":"26 Tampa Bay restaurants serving Valentine\u2019s Day dinners, specials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love it or hate it, Feb. 14 falls on a Saturday this year, making this Valentine\u2019s Day especially ideal for date night.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve decided to mark the lovey-dovey holiday by cozying up on the couch with some takeout and avoiding all crowds, we get it. But for the folks looking to hit the town, you already know Tampa Bay restaurants and bars havesplurgy prix fixe menus and other festive offers in store.<\/p>\n

Some of them are stretching out their plans to include Galentine\u2019s Day, the popularFeb. 13 alternative to Valentine\u2019s Day that celebrates friendship, or running specials all weekend long.<\/p>\n

Read on for 26 places to eat your heart out, whether you want to share a romantic meal with your sweetheart, wine and dine your galentines or, heck, treat yourself.<\/p>\n

Reservations are highly recommended, if not required at certain spots, and they\u2019re filling up fast. Book as early as you can and check availability, as everything is subject to change.<\/p>\n

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The Ybor City location of this casual Greek eatery is doing a $60 three-course prix fixe dinner for two<\/a> and 50% off bottles of wine from 4 p.m.-close on Galentine\u2019s Day and Valentine\u2019s Day. Reserve a spot for Feb. 13 and dig into the deal \u2014 one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert \u2014 while people-watching from a sidewalk table. Or chow down Feb. 14 before joining the fun that the annual Krewe of the Knights of Sant\u2019 Yago Illuminated Knight Parade<\/a> will bring to Seventh Avenue starting at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

1833 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-242-4545. acropolistaverna.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Spend Feb. 8 enjoying family-style bites and a spritz bar with your besties at Galentine\u2019s brunch<\/a>, which costs $46 per person and runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A week later, on Feb. 14, the upscale Mediterranean-inspired spot is offering a $155 four-course tasting menu<\/a> for love birds. You canadd a sommelier-curated wine pairing to your candlelit meal for an extra $70 per person or an $85 floral arrangement, which Allelo will have waiting for you at your table. Reservations are required.<\/p>\n

300 Beach Drive NE, Suite 128, St. Petersburg. 727-851-9582. allelostpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mediterranean restauranthoused inside the Hotel Zamora is offering a three-course Valentine\u2019s Day dinner<\/a> that costs $150 per person. The lineup<\/a> features your choice of bubbly, a starter and a dessert, along with a self-serve buffet of eats like seafood etouffee, roasted rack of lamb and corn and asparagus risotto. Down your second plate from the Yukon Gold Hasselback potato bar outside on the terrace as you take in views of the Intracoastal Waterway.<\/p>\n

3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-456-8660. azuracoastalkitchenandbar.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Book a table<\/a> between 3:30 and 10 p.m. Feb. 14 to get in on the beloved steakhouse\u2019s $124-per-person holiday menu<\/a> boasting four courses and complimentary chocolates by William Dean. A 10-ounce wagyu ribeye and a 14-ounce, double-cut pork chop \u2014 served with onion strings, mashed potatoes and broccolini \u2014 are among the entrees. You can enhance your feast with add-ons such as a Champagne toast for an additional $12. Live entertainment begins at 6p.m.<\/p>\n

3665 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 727-573-3363. bascoms.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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This long-running waterfront restaurant is hosting two culinary experiences for $99 per person on Feb. 14, and both kick off with a complimentary glass of Champagne. Chef Cirino Cruz\u2019s four-course dinner<\/a> in the main dining room from 4-9:30 p.m. features a starter, salad, entree and dessert. Choose from the filet mignon and shrimp skewer, sesame-crusted tuna, Chilean sea bass, duck breast, warm-water lobster tail or short rib for your main course \u2014 all accompanied by truffle arancini, sweet butter asparagus and orange honey-glazed petite carrots. A live violinist will turn up the dreamy vibes startingat 6. If you\u2019d rather bust a move with your valentine, don\u2019t miss the dinner dance buffet<\/a> from 5-9 p.m. in Bon Appetit\u2019s Sunset Ballroom, where a DJ is set to spin romantic tunes until 10.<\/p>\n

148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin. 727-733-2151. bonappetitrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dunedin Smokehouse\u2019s New American sister restaurant in Safety Harbor has a prix fixe Valentine\u2019s Day menu for two<\/a>. For $75, youget a soup flight to share and your choice of two salads, one family-style entree with house-made pastaand one dessert (the strawberry and mascarpone bread pudding has our attention). Two complimentary glasses of bubbly cap off the spread. Want to try the Brinehouse\u2019s regular menu showcasing house-brined meats? That\u2019ll be on hand as well. Call for reservations.<\/p>\n

100 Main St., Suite 104, Safety Harbor. 727-600-8009. thebrinehouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Seven holiday specials<\/a> are planned at the Beach Drive restaurant and bar, including the Seared Tuna and Octopus Duo (charred scallion ash, citrus olive salsa, tomato vinaigrette, grilled artichoke, polenta cake, smoked trout roe, saffron aioli) and Lobster Fra Diavolo Ravioli (ricotta ravioli, cold-water lobster, spicy-smoky tomato sauce, Calabrian chiles, microherbs). Make a reservation forFeb. 13-15 toscorethese specials beginning at 4 p.m. in addition to the regular menu.<\/p>\n

170 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-827-2927. cassisstpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out Davis Islands\u2019 Cork Room for a $150 dinner for two. The cozy wine bar and market is offering four seatings Feb. 14 \u2014 at 5, 6:30, 8 and 9:30 p.m. \u2014 that call for reservations and start with two glasses of bubbles. You select a bottle of wine to accompany your meal, too.Then you get two appetizers (Mini Chef\u2019s Board of cheeses and meats, duck wontons, deviled eggs or whipped feta), two entrees (6-ounce filet with a side salad, grilled salmon salad, chicken Parmesan pasta or shrimp scampi) and one dessert (chocolate cake or cheesecake). Lock in your spothere<\/a>.<\/p>\n

237 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa. 813-944-2025. corkroomtampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Of course the food-focused Epicurean is celebrating with Valentine\u2019s Day specials. Head to its restaurant, Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar, from 5-10 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 for a three-course prix fixe menu<\/a> featuring an amuse-bouche and a selection of chocolates and macarons \u2014 plus your starter (Lost Coast oysters or wagyu steak tartare), entree (butter-poached turbot, Iberico pork chop or butternut squash ravioli) and dessert (passion fruit souffl\u00e9 or flourless red velvet brownie) of choice. The holiday lineup, which is priced at $125 per person, will be served alongside the regular dinner items. If you\u2019re planning a Galentine\u2019s Day gathering, the hotel\u2019s Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge<\/a> is a good pick. Beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 13, you can snack on specialty popcorn with pink candy accents and made-to-order cotton candy while enjoying drinks like Sweet Talker (a mix of Empress Indigo Gin, Chambord, butterfly pea flower and lemon finished with a touch of heavy cream) and Sip & Spill (Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom and St-Germain elderflower liqueur shaken with lychee and raspberry and finished with a velvety foam). Make Elevage reservations through OpenTable<\/a> or call 813-999-8726. The Epicurean offers complimentary valet parking until 7 p.m., when a $5 charge kicks in.<\/p>\n

1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. epicureanhotel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Food- and drink-obsessed romantics have plenty of ways to mark the occasion at this historic hotel overlooking St. Joseph Sound. First up is Room 27, Fenway\u2019s hidden speakeasy that will morph into a Roaring \u201920s-inspired cocktail experience Feb. 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13, offering two seatings nightly: 6:30-8:30 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. Reservations are required at $10 per seating ($20 on Fridays) and can be made online<\/a>. Hew Parlor & Chophouse is throwing an elegant, holiday-themed afternoon tea party<\/a> at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 for $70 per person \u2014 complete with sweet and savory bites. And a little closer to the clouds from 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 15, the hotel rooftop bar, Hi-Fi, will pair bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys with shareable dishes during Galentine\u2019s brunch<\/a>, which costs $65 per person. Fenway\u2019s valet parking is complimentary.<\/p>\n

453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin. fenwayhotel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Nothing screams Valentine\u2019s Day like surf and turf. The upscale steakhouse chain owned by Tampa-based Bloomin\u2019 Brands spotlights the classic pairing on two Valentine\u2019s Day menus<\/a> available Feb. 11-16. The $109 three-course meal, featuring a filet and crab-stuffed lobster tail, is designed for solo diners, while couples are meant to share the $240 three-course option with sliced porterhouse and crab-stuffed lobster tail. A choice of roasted strawberry and burrata or Caesar salad complements each menu alongside a dark chocolate cherry tart.<\/p>\n

4342 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-874-9463. flemingssteakhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Amor Prohibido, the Valentine\u2019s Day celebration at this chic spot with Latin and Mediterranean influences inside Hotel Haya, is billed as an intimate dining experience \u201cinspired by the hidden romances and poetic mystique of Ybor City.\u201d Reserve a tablebetween 6 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 14 to indulge in a curated prix fixe menu and signature cocktails by candlelight. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1412 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-462-9660. hotelhaya.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The modern Japanese-inspired eatery\u2019s four-course holiday menu<\/a> for two is $150 per person and offers an $80 wine or sake add-on. A bluefin pairing of akami and otoro opens the meal, then it\u2019s on to your starter, main and dessert of choice. Entree highlights include miso black cod and Australian lamb chops, and there\u2019s also the option to upgrade to dry-aged wagyu ribeye for an extra $55 or to Hokkaido scallops for an extra $25. Good luck choosing between ube cheesecake, yuzu panna cotta and salted caramel gelato for dessert. If Fortu is booked up on Valentine\u2019s Day, check availability at its downstairs sister concept, Isu.<\/p>\n

97 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-256-0268. forturestaurants.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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The relaxed yet refined sister restaurant to Bern\u2019s Steak House won\u2019t be serving its regular dinner menu or happy hour specials Feb. 13 and 14. Instead, revel in a five-course tasting menu<\/a> priced at $135 per person, with wine pairings available for an additional $75 per person. Expect dishes likebuttered sea bass with Osetra caviar and black truffle cannelloni with pork cheek, collard greens, mushroom and robiola. Reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa. 813-258-2233. haventampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not hard to fall for the winery, brewery and restaurant\u2019s rustic charm on a typical evening, whether you\u2019re hanging out in the tasting room or lingering on the outdoor patio. Now you can make it your destination for the romantic holiday. A $75-per-person, four-course dinner<\/a> from chef Andy Nassar is on deck from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 14, featuring \u201cdeviled crab\u201d as the amuse-bouche (Keel Farms\u2019 play on the Tampa delicacy is a classic deviled egg topped with crab meat), your choice of one starter (crawfish and sausage dumplings in a gumbo-inspired broth or goat cheese croquettes), a marinated tomato salad and your choice of two entrees (smoked pork belly, miso cod, vegetarian gnocchi or beef ragu). You\u2019ll end the meal with a dessert bar and live tunes in the Overlook pavilion. Prepaid reservations are required, and your first glass of wine is on the house.<\/p>\n

5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. 813-752-9100. keelfarms.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The New American restaurant\u2019s locations in Dunedin and Wesley Chapel areofferinga $55 four-course prix fixe dining experience for Valentine\u2019s Day, though each has its own surprises in store. Think entrees such as Char Siu Short Rib with pastrami fried rice, charred eggplant, five-spice broccoli rabe and Meyer lemon or Lobster & Crawfish Squid Ink Pasta with Sauce Americaine, confit tomato, fresh herbs and citrus panko. A festive cocktail will be available for purchase and exclusive to each location. Reservations throughOpenTable are required. Go here<\/a> for Dunedin and here<\/a> for Wesley Chapel.<\/p>\n

487 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-5202; 2001 Piazza Ave., Unit 100, Wesley Chapel. 813-934-7911. tlr.restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n

Ring in the holiday at this Gulfport newcomer with French flair inside the historic Peninsula Bed & Cocktails. Mademoiselle Paris, which also has locations in Sarasota and Anna Maria Island, is showcasing a five-course holiday menu<\/a> at $75 a person Feb. 14. Molten chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and vanilla ice cream leads your dinner to a warm, decadent finish.<\/p>\n

2937 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-547-0367. mademoiselleparis.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Even if you can\u2019t snag a Valentine\u2019s Day reservation around sunset, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay\u2019s waterfront restaurant is a nice spot for date night.From 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 14, enjoy a chef-curated prix fixe dinner starting at $115 per person or $140 per person with wine pairings. Featured dishes include Deviled Lobster Tail and Delmonico Steak for Two. Add-ons like ros\u00e9 or Champagne are available for an extra $50. Make reservationshere<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa. 813-207-6815. oystercatchersrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Feb. 13 and 14bring a $175-per-person four-course prix fixe menu<\/a> to chef Chris Ponte\u2019s sophisticated Midtown Tampa restaurant. The dishes in the spotlight\u2014including lobster risotto (Maine lobster tail, roasted tomato, yellow pepper, peas, garlic butter, saffron cream) and beef Wellington (filet mignon, mushroom duxelles, foie gras, prosciutto, red wine demi glace) \u2014 are sure to swoon your dining companion. Seats are limited and going quick.<\/p>\n

1010 Gramercy Lane, Tampa. 813-582-7755. pontetampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The easygoing seafood spot at John\u2019s Pass Village & Boardwalk has you covered on Valentine\u2019s Day with a $170 prix fixe meal for two<\/a> and water views. Your choice of two salads, one appetizer and two mains from a selection of Sculley\u2019s favorites, such asthe Fresh Catch Entree served with rice and seasonal veg, follow a complimentary Champagne toast. And we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll leave room for dessert, because it\u2019s chocolate cake. Reservations are available via OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

190 Boardwalk Place E., Madeira Beach. 727-290-1463. sculleys.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Get romantic over a three-course prix fixe menu that will feature vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The restaurant\u2019s holiday dinner<\/a>, which costs $150 per person, includes your choice of a specialty cocktail or a bottle of wine. Use Resy<\/a> or OpenTable<\/a> to secure a spot.<\/p>\n

150 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-202-6113. eatatsocialroost.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chef Susan Burdian\u2019s $99 three-course prix fixe lineup<\/a> rolls out with dishes like crab and shrimp beignets, chicken tagine and hogfish saltimbocca beginning at 4 p.m. Feb. 14. You\u2019ll choose a starter, entree and dessert that best suit your Valentine\u2019s Day cravings. If you\u2019d rather feast at Galentine\u2019s brunch<\/a>, visit the coastal-inspired Don CeSar restaurant from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15 for comfort food items like the Dutch Baby Pancake (orange-scented hazelnut drizzle, blueberries, maple syrup) or Grits Bowl (two eggs, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, cheesystone-ground grits, ranchero sauce).<\/p>\n

3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-360-1884. doncesar.com<\/a><\/p>\n

This Southern-inspired steakhouse at Armature Works is cooking up a special menu<\/a> for Valentine\u2019s Day. Stop by Feb. 13-15 and treat your loved one(s) to dinner. You can book reservations through OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1902 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 813-693-5478. steelbach.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Part of Midtown Tampa, the modern Southeast Asian restaurant promises luxurious ingredients, bold flavors and thoughtful presentation across its Valentine\u2019s Day features<\/a>. There\u2019s Oyster Kisses & Caviar Dreams \u2014 fresh oyster topped with yuzu creme fraiche, caviar and chives \u2014 and Loving Heart Maki \u2014 a sushi roll combining spicy tuna, pickled daikon, tobiko and sweet soy butter \u2014 as well as lobster lo mein and ube pie (yes, please!). If you\u2019re thirsty, look no further than Solar Flare, a smoky, bright pink libation with a togarashi rim that mixes mezcal, dragon fruit syrup, lemon, yuzu and Thai bitters. These specials will be served along with the regular dinner menu between Feb. 12 and 15.<\/p>\n

3648 Midtown Drive, Tampa. 813-497-2900. sundanewasian.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lovers and friends are invited to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day over two weekends at the elegant Hyde Park Village restaurant. Themed cocktails accompany the eats during Galentine\u2019s brunch<\/a> Feb. 7 and 8. Then Timpano highlights a multicourse holiday menu<\/a> Feb. 12-15, featuring dishes inspired by Italian classics, including Bolognese Rosa (burrata, petite herbs, fennel, focaccia) and Manzo e Campo (38-ounce prime Tomahawk, bistecca butter, mafaldine pasta, vodka sauce, pecorino). Drinks like Cupid\u2019s Arrow (elderflower, bubbles, sparkles) and an a la carte lineup will be available, too.<\/p>\n

1610 W. Swann Ave., Tampa. 813-254-5870. timpanohydepark.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hitting up the beach? Valentine\u2019s Day dinner specials await at two TradeWinds spots. RumFish Grill is offering The Pittsburgh, an 8-ounce filet with truffle mash, rum Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, cipollini onions and a peppercorn hollandaise, among other dishes like ricotta ravioli with wilted spinach, sun-dried tomato cream and petite herbs. At Palm Court Italian, items such as Duroc pork chop with herbed fingerling potatoes, charred broccolini, fried shallots and plum reduction and a pistachio ganache tarte with salted caramel are on the menu. Reservations for RumFish can be made here<\/a> and for Palm Court here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RumFish Grill: 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 844-786-3474. rumfishgrill.com<\/a>; Palm Court Italian: 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-363-2358. tradewindsresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n