There are many ways to celebrate love, whether you enjoy an evening out or prefer an evening in with a catered meal. You can start your day with a bagel and end your day with wine.
Here are some offerings in your area. Fortunately, many restaurants will offer these specials for two to three days this year as we prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day this Friday.
See each restaurant for their particular details.
Havana Grill
Located in the Mission Valley Mall, this Cuban restaurant serves up the love in their flavors.
Join them for Valentine’s Day Celebration from Feb. 13-16, and enjoy a Tres-course Prix Fixe Menu for $100 per couple. Their metroenu features favorites such as Macarrones al Ajillo, a special Parrillada, Latin-style paella, and irresistible desserts. These dishes will be paired with complimentary Mojitos. Reservations are recommended. Call them at (619) 915-5699. Located at 1652 Camino Del Rio North. Visita https://havanagrillrestaurants.com/ para más detalles.
Spill the Beans Coffee + Bagel
On Thursday, Feb. 13, and Friday, Feb. 14, Spill the Beans is reintroducing their beloved Valentine’s classic: heart-shaped everything-flavor bagels, giving San Diegans an affordable, creative way to kick off the love-filled holiday with a yummy twist. Grab an awesome cup of coffee while you are there. What better way to bring some love into your morning or let your sweetheart know they are your ‘everything’? These will be available at all four Spill the Beans locations while supplies last. The Mission Valley location is at 525 Camino De La Reina. Phone (619) 539-7591. See https://spillthebeanssd.com/mission-valley/ para información.
Ocean Beach: 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro
This sophisticated neighborhood restaurant is unique and affordable; within the restaurant lies a retail wine shop with a selection of 1,000 bottles of wine that the guest can choose from and enjoy with their meal. Choose from wines you are familiar with or wines that are new to you.
Enjoy a three-course Prix fixe dinner for $89.95 per person. You have a choice of starters, either Beef Carpaccio, Shrimp Bisque, or two different salads. For your entree, choose from either a Rack of Lamb, Crab Stuffed Halibut, or Pasta Primavera. Save room for dessert with your choice of Orange Panna Cotta, Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse, or Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding. Wine is separate. Located at 2265 Bacon Street. Call them at (619) 223-2700. Visit https://the3rdcorner.com/ para más información.
Aromi Italian Restaurant
Located in La Mesa, off I-8 and 70th Street/Lake Murray Blvd, Aromi se traduce como Aroma en inglés y cuando entras por la puerta te recibirán los distintos aromas de la cocina italiana que todos amamos: orégano, albahaca, romero y tomillo, por nombrar algunos.
“We wanted to bring our love of Italian cuisine to our patrons,” said Francesco Mancino, partner/chef.
Aromi’s menu features dishes from different regions of Italy. Using only the freshest ingredients, the salads are crisp and full of colorful vegetables and fruits. The pastas are fresh and they offer gluten-free pastas. An extensive wine list rounds out the menu and provides perfect food pairings.
Enjoy a three-course Prix fixe dinner for $60 per person. For your first course, you have a choice of Shrimp cocktail, Arancini, Zuppa di Cozze, Lobster Bisque, Caesar Salad or Pomodoro Bruschetta. The second-course offerings are Lobster Ravioli, Fettuccine Procini, Salmone, and Pappardelle Ragu, a 12-ounce New York Steak or Pollo Parmigiano. Dessert is either Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Heart or Limoncello Cake.
Located at: 7200 Parkway Drive, La Mesa. Call (619) 303-1905. Go to opentable.com to reserve your spot.
Terra Catering & Events (Formerly Terra Restaurant)
If you would like to have a romantic dinner at home, but do not wish to cook, Terra Restaurant has transitioned to a catering company with a pre-made meal pick-up format. Everything is pre-cooked; you just need to reheat it when you get home. For $70 per couple, you have your choice of Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with chardonnay cream sauce or “Panzanella” Salad garlic-herb crouton, mandarin oranges, arugula, baby kale, gorgonzola, pomegranate vinaigrette. For the main course, choose from either NY Strip Steak inmushroom bourbon sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli (gluten-free) or Bruschetta Chicken Breast with garlic mash and asparagus (gluten-free). Dessert is Valentines Zebra Popcorn (gluten-free). Call (619) 993-1437. Order by Monday, Feb. 10 at: https://terracatering.com/subscription-based-meals-1.
Tour de Tapas
The new Downtown La Mesa restaurant is offering “Euro Small Plates & Sips” with Spanish, French, and Italian influence. They are offering a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner for three nights from Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb. 16. Enjoy four dishes and two glasses of wine per couple for $99. Your choices for the first course are Ratatouille and Pomodoro. Your second course choices are: Fraise Salad or Lobster Bisque. The third course consists of either Magret de Canard (over-baked duck breast) or Mahi Mahi Veronike. Save room for dessert because there are two great choices. Poire (traditional poached pear in Phyllo dough topped with chocolate fondue) or Crema Catalana (Spanish custard with lemon zest & torched brown sugar). Wine and beer are separate. They offer a very affordable wine list. Try different wines with the different courses. Reservations are available only by phone at (619) 391-3396. Tour de Tapas is located at 8323 La Mesa Boulevard. See https://tourdetapas.com/ para más detalles.
San Pasqual Winery
Grab your sweetie, galentine, or friend, and head over to San Pasqual Winery tasting room on La Mesa Blvd. Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16, for $60 they are offering a special package that includes a bottle of Brute Rosé and a Valentine’s themed charcuterie board and a rose. Call (619) 462-1797 to pre-order by Wednesday Feb. 12. Visita https://sanpasqualwinery.com/.
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