Because if you’re still making plans a few days before Valentine’s, it might be a tight squeeze to fit into local restaurants. But here are a few places to get you started, late.

Or: You can build a romantic local charcuterie board dinner (Candy at Fabianos, nuts at The Peanut Shop, cheese at The Cheese Lady, wine and protein at Horrocks).

Toscana

Lansing

The Tuscan-inspired restaurant has a special weekend menu.

Reservations at OpenTable or 517-246-4980

One North Kitchen and Bar

East Lansing

One North is neither pretentious nor overly relaxed, both in terms of culinary options and atmosphere.

Reservations at 517-900-4678

REO Town Clubhouse

Lansing

Join us for a memorable evening featuring shared appetizers, your choice of entrées, and sweet desserts to finish the night.

Reservations at 517-698-9700

Graham Vineyards

Laingsburg

Fine dining at the winery and restaurant, where you can enjoy a relaxing evening by candlelight while listening to live music by Chris Melbourne.

Reservations at grahamvineyard.com

EnVie

Lansing

Casual upscale dining in the heart of Lansing’s downtown district.

Reservations at 517-318-6135

Grains Indian Cuisine

Lansing

Family-owned, authentic Indian flavors served with love.

Reservations at 517-855-0648

English Inn

Eaton Rapids

Enjoy a four-course dinner with a selection of appetizers, our English Inn salad, your choice of entree, and a selection from our dessert tray.

Reservations at EnglishInn.com

or 517-663-2500

Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge and Bistro

Lansing

Celebrate love and chill vibes at The Comfort Zone this Valentine’s Day with good times and cozy feels

Reservations at eventbrite.com or 517-882-7500

Maru Sushi

East Lansing

Plans for Valentine’s? Sushi, of course!

Reservations at MaruSushi.com or 517-337-1500

Beggars Banquet

East Lansing

Beggar’s loves LOVE! Celebrate your loved ones on Valentine’s Day here at Beggar’s Banquet with an Exclusive menu for only $40! Call to book a reservation today.

Reservations at

517-351-4540 or beggarsbanquet.com

Tony M’s Restaurant and Banquet Center

Lansing

Spoil your loved one with a night of fine dining and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Reservations tonyms.com or 517-322-2069

Fiesta Charra

Several locations

Celebrate love at Fiesta Charra.

Reserve at 517-669-1918 (DeWitt) or 517-721-1800 (Lansing) or 517-575-0855 (East Lansing)

Chick-fil-A

Lansing and Okemos

Chick-fil-A’s heart-shaped trays have returned, and they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or just because.

Swing by or call 517-321-7800

Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge

Lansing

Spend Valentine’s with us at Jollof in Lansing for a night full of flavor and fun.

Reservations at 517-220-4650

Grand Grillin

East Lansing

An exclusive one-night-only menu.

Reservations at 517-580-3945

People’s Kitchen

Lansing

They have a Galentine’s deal on Friday and some space late on Saturday.

Reservations at 517-507-5730