The ultimate DFW-area Valentine’s date planner
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so it’s time to finalize your plans.
It falls on a Sunday this year, which means restaurants that are not normally open that day will offer special menus, but don’t wait to make reservations, because they will fill up fast.
Whether you want to plan a special evening with your sweetheart or find a fun way to spend the day with friends and family, we’ve compiled a list of Valentine’s Day-themed events in the area.
Dining
Feb. 11: Grace restaurant, in downtown Fort Worth, will host its fourth annual Paul Goerg Champagne Dinner. The five-course, seafood-focused meal will feature French Champagne pairings. Courses include Spanish mackerel, Maine diver scallops, monkfish, Maine lobster and a dessert of strawberry shortcake. $150, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. 817-877-3388; www.gracefortworth.com.
Feb. 11-15: Sissy’s Southern Kitchen & Bar in Dallas serves up a five-course Valentine’s Day menu prepared by Chef Patton Robertson. $45 per person. 214-827-9900, http://sissyssouthernkitchen.com.
Feb. 12-14: Celebrate your Valentine’s Day at Brio Tuscan Grille in Southlake. The restaurant will offer a prix fixe menu that includes a choice of cold water lobster tail, sea scallops or a 5-ounce filet and lobster tail. $23.50-$33.95 per person. 817-310-3136, http://brioitalian.com.
Feb. 12-14: At the luxe Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Fearing’s Restaurant will offer a special Valentine’s menu that includes oysters on the half shell, Maine lobster and Wagyu beef short ribs. Reservations recommended. $100 per person. 214-922-4848; http://fearingsrestaurant.com.
Feb. 12-14: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House will have a special Valentine’s menu of customer favorites for its Fort Worth and Dallas locations. The highlight of the menu is a tender 8-ounce filet and 8-ounce lobster tail for $79. 817-877-3999 (Fort Worth) or 972-490-9000 (Dallas); http://delfriscos.com.
Feb. 12-14: Stop by Max’s Wine Dive for your choice of sea bass, prime sirloin or veggie lasagna. The three-course meal also features redfish eggrolls and a dark chocolate pot de creme. $65 per person. 817-870-1100; www.maxswinedive.com.
Feb. 12-14: The Classic at Roanoke offers a special three-course, prix fixe Valentine’s menu with choices that include champagne brie soup, coq au vin, roasted zucchini and crimini mushroom strudel and vanilla rosemary panna cotta. $75 per person. 817-430-8185; http://theclassiccafe.com.
Feb. 12-14: Stop by Grand Cru on West Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth for a sweet ending to your romantic night. The wine bar will offer brioche bread pudding with vanilla bean butter sauce garnished with grated Dr. Sue’s Chocolate Bark for $8, along with happy hour 9-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 817-923-1717, www.grandcrumagnolia.com.
Feb. 13: Messina Hof Grapevine Winery offers a five-course, wine-paired gourmet dinner, plus live music and dancing. $99 per person. 817-442-8463, www.messinahof.com/grapevine.
Feb. 13-14: Tim Love’s Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth offers a four-course dinner that includes entree choices of New York strip, lamb chops or blackened redfish. $95 per person. 817-740-8810, http://lonesomedovebistro.com.
Feb. 13-14: Tim Love’s Queenie’s Steakhouse in Denton offers a five-course dinner with entree choices of roasted garlic stuffed beef tenderloin, seared venison or blackened redfish. $85 per person. 940-442-6834, http://queeniessteakhouse.com.
Feb. 13-14: Lightcatcher Winery in Fort Worth offers V-Day Dinners that include Alsatian onion cheese tart, tuxedo lobster ravioli, Spanish duck nachos, grilled sea bass, filet mignon and chocolate Kahlua creme brulee. Live music for dancing by Aurora Bleu. $95 per person. 817-237-2626, http://lightcatcher.com.
Feb. 13-14: Make reservations at LARK on the Park in Dallas for Valentine’s Day brunch or dinner. Brunch: Pricing varies. Dinner: $85 per person. 214-855-5275, www.larkonthepark.com.
Feb. 13-14: Ellerbe Fine Foods has designed a special four-course menu for two Valentine’s nights. The meal includes a choice of paneed fish or grilled chef’s choice steak. $75 per person plus $35 per person wine pairing. 817-926-3663; www.ellerbefinefoods.com.
Feb. 13-14: For those who love choices, Cast Iron at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel will be offering Valentine’s Day Brunch and Valentine’s Day Dinner. Brunch: $16-$32 per person. Dinner: $100-$150 per couple. 817-350-4106; www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth/dining.
Feb. 13-14: Cafe Modern serves up a romantic three-course meal for Valentine’s Day. $65 per person. 817-840-2157; themodern.org.
Feb. 13-14: Head over to Cafe on the Green at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas for a special three-course dinner all weekend. Prepared by chef Jonathan Rivera, the menu includes lobster tail, duck breast, oysters gratin, butternut squash grits and more. $98 per person. 972-717-2499; http://www.fourseasons.com/dallas/dining.
Feb. 14: Stephan Pyles Restaurant in Dallas cooks up a delicious four-course meal for Valentine’s Day. $95 per person. 214-580-7000, http://stephanpylesrestaurant.com.
Feb. 14: Clay Pigeon’s three-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu includes a choice of soup or salad, followed by beef tenderloin, seafood entree or house-made pasta. Dessert is Avoca-coffee infused chocolate pot de creme or mixed berry galette with ice cream. $65 per person. 817-882-8065; www.claypigeonfd.com.
Feb. 14: Thompson’s Book Store and Magdalena’s Cocina team up for a special Valentine’s Day dinner. Prepared by chef Juan Rodriguez, the four-course meal includes exquisite cuisine and delcious cocktails. $106.49 per person. www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-dinner-tickets-20972366914.
Feb. 14: Knife at The Highland Dallas will offer steak-sharing options on Valentine’s Day. The decadent special includes a dry-aged bone-in Akaushi rib-eye or a 240-day dry-aged rib-eye. $95-$100. 214-443-9339; www.knifedallas.com.
Feb. 14: Chef David McMillan at Bird Café is cooking up a three-course prix fixe dinner for “Love Bird Sunday.” Main course choices include pan-fried sole, top sirloin roast and roast quail. $65 per person. 817-332-2473; www.birdinthe.net.
Feb. 14: Waters in Fort Worth will serve a romantic four-course meal prepared by chefs Jon Bonnell and Clint Connaway. Reservations required. $95 per person. 817-984-1110; www.waterstexas.com.
Feb. 14: Chef Point Cafe in Watauga opens its doors at 11 a.m. for a Chef’s special Valentine’s Day limited menu that includes duck breast appetizer, short ribs and shrimp pappardelle, smoked prime rib and the restaurant’s famous bread pudding for dessert. Kids menu also available. Call at least 45 minutes in advance. A special prix fixe menu will also be available Feb. 12-14 for $100 per couple. 817-656-0080; www.chefpointcafe.org.
Entertainment
Feb. 11: Make a date for Stage West Theatre’s annual Acting With the Stars event at the Fort Worth Club. The event includes a three-course dinner and live entertainment. Guests will receive a long-stemmed rose, chocolates and a keepsake photo. $150 per person. 817-784-9378; www.stagewest.org.
Feb. 12-14: The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is joined by pianist Javier Perianes for a program that includes symphonic dances from West Side Story at Bass Hall. $20-$82. 817-665-6000; www.fwsymphony.org.
Feb. 12-14: Dallas Theater Center will present performances of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at Kalita Humphreys Theater on Valentine’s Day weekend. $15-$99. 214-880-0202; www.attpac.org.
Feb. 12-14: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Jayce Ogren, performs West Side Story selections while the film is shown in high-definition on a big screen at the Meyerson Symphony Center. $21-$223. 214-692-0203; www.mydso.com.
Feb. 13: Timeless Concerts’ annual Valentine’s Day Concert takes place at 8 p.m. at Arlington Museum of Art. The event includes a complimentary buffet of fruits, cheeses and desserts. $25-$120. 817-480-2039; http://timelessconcerts.com.
Feb. 13-14: The 26th annual Keith & Margo’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre takes place at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The event includes dinner, dancing and live entertainment. $89 per person. 972-263-5178; murdermysterytexas.com.
Feb. 14: Schola Cantorum of Texas celebrates Valentine’s Day with the concert “Songs for Lovers” at the Kimbell Art Museum. $18-$20. 817-485-2500; www.scholatexas.com.
Family events
Feb. 6: Dance the night away at the Daddy-Daughter and Mother-Son Valentine’s Dance at the Saginaw Recreation Center. Guests will receive a flower and commemorative photo. $12-$15 per person in advance; $20-$25 per couple. 817-230-0350; www.ci.saginaw.tx.us.
Feb. 6: Bedford Boys Ranch hosts a Father-Daughter and Mother-Son Valentine’s Day Dance at its Activity Center. Tickets must be purchased at the park’s activity center by Feb. 2. $12 per person; $20 per couple. 817-952-2323; www.bedfordtx.gov/events.
Feb. 12: The Roanoke Family Valentine’s Day Dance takes place at the Roanoke Recreation Center. The family-friendly event includes finger foods, dancing and a live DJ. $5-$10 per person; $10-$20 per family. 817-837-9930; www.roanoketexas.com.
Feb. 13: NorthPark Center hosts an afternoon filled with Valentine’s Day-themed activities. The family-friendly event, which take place in the mall’s NorthCourt, will feature crafts, cookie decorating and live entertainment. Free ($5 per cookie). 214-363-7441; www.northparkcenter.com.
Feb. 13: Hop aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for the Share the Love Train event on Valentine’s Day weekend. Proceeds from tickets sold for the 1 p.m. Fort Worth Stockyards excursion go to charity. $18-$26. 817-410-3185; www.gvrr.com.
Unique Events
Feb. 9: In honor of Valentine’s Day, Chef Grady Spears will lead a special cooking class called “Learn to Cook the Cowboy Way” at Horseshoe Hill Cafe. $100 per person. To register, contact Joyce at lucky@horseshoehillcafe.com.
Feb. 12-13: Hangman’s House of Horrors hosts its first Hangman’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre-ade Ball, 8 p.m.-midnight, at the haunted house, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth. Each guest will receive a masquerade mask to wear as they make their way through 30 themed rooms. $25 per person or $40 per couples. Admission also includes access to Zombie Outbreak and 3D Wonderland. 817-336-3426, http://hangmans.com (use the coupon code MASKME).
Feb. 12-14: Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Gallery hosts its annual Hot Date Night event on Valentine’s Day weekend. The romantic experience includes hors d’oeuvres, flaming cocktails and a one-on-one glassblowing experience. $195 per couple. Reservations are required. 817-251-1668; http://vetroartglass.com.
Feb. 12-14: Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours will be offering several Valentine’s Day-themed tours throughout the weekend. $39-$115. 972-814-5997; www.dallasbychocolate.com.
Feb. 13: Kick your weekend off with a little yoga and beer tasting at Martin House Brewing Co. in Fort Worth. $20. 817-222-0177; martinhousebrewing.com.
Feb. 13-14: Spend the weekend in downtown Grapevine at the annual Sweetheart Wine Trail. Participating wineries include Homestead Winery, Cross Timbers Winery and Su Vino Winery. $50 per person. www.grapevinewinerytrail.com.
Feb. 13-14: If reptiles are what your valentine adores, visit the North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show at the Arlington Convention Center. $8-$15. 708-932-8044; www.narbc.com.
This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 2:11 PM with the headline "The ultimate DFW-area Valentine’s date planner."