If you’re lucky in love and lucky enough to have a sitter this Valentine’s Day, check out our list of Date Night Ideas for V-Day below!  Whether you’re celebrating solo, coupled, with friends, or with the kids, we wish you a happy V-Day and are so proud of you for facilitating getting all 24+ of your kid(s) Valentine’s Cards signed, sealed, and delivered in time for their parties.  Treat yourself to a special spot from this list!

Also, check out 2024 Date Night Ideas, Free and Cheap Date Night Ideas, and Romantic Date Night Ideas.

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— Valentine’s Day in the Lounge @ Hotel San Jose
Pop in Hotel San Jose’s lounge from Feb 8-17 for cheese & chocolate boards ($45) and/or bubbles and cocktails specials, featuring Three Valentine‘s inspired cheeses (Italian cheese infused with sparkling rosé and topped with dried rose petals, local goat cheese with honey, thyme, & pepper, and a truffle Gouda), and Local chocolate (dark chocolate with rose petals & cranberry, dark chocolate with cranberry & Texas pecan, and Oaxaca espresso chocolate).  You can also add on: A bottle of bubbles or 2 of San José’s Valentine‘s inspired cocktails (total $69).  Alongside the week of specials, celebrate Valentine’s Day in San Jose’s lounge with live music from special guest singer Walker Lukens (free to attend!) on Feb 14; 7-9 pm.  Hotel San Jose Lounge will also have three Valentine’s drink specials for $15.  

— Take Your Date to See Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 @ Zach Theater
Through Sunday, March 3 | Various times here | Ticket prices vary – check here
We got to see this musical with our galentine and loved it so much.  It’s thought-provoking, funny, and engaging and the actor’s voices are SO good.  Choose from traditional seating, or stage seating, which will give you an even more interactive experience for the show.  The actors perform throughout the theater, so all the seats are great seats in this Zach Mainstage 360 experience.  It’s the perfect Valentine’s date night or gift.  Get all the details for what TimeOut New York hails as “One of the best musicals of the decade!” here.

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— Couples Paint and Sip Dinner @ Hotel Viata
Kick-off Valentine’s Day weekend with a Paint and Sip night with your sweetheart. Make lasting memories while you sip on a shared bottle of wine and follow along with a local artist for an evening of painting at Hotel Viata! Each couple will create a masterpiece by combining both of their paintings together. Hotel Viata will provide everything you need from brushes and paints to a canvas and a stand. The ticket price is $79 per person and includes admission, valet parking, one bottle of wine to share per couple, a charcuterie board, and painting supplies. Get more info and purchase tickets here.

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— Corinne
It’s love at first bite at Corinne Austin. Join them for their ultimate 5-course culinary experience, promised to swoon your lover. Experience a delightful array of flavors, including beef tartare, black truffle bucatini, filet mignon, and more as the culinary adventure unfolds throughout the night. Looking to treat your better half? Surprise them with an exclusive add-on of a champagne toast and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival. Corinne’s a la carte menu will be available in addition to the Valentine’s Day featured menu. Reservations can be made on OpenTable here.

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— Love and Coffee: Mozart’s Premiere Valentine’s Day Experience
This Valentine’s Day, Mozart’s Coffee presents Love & Coffee: an unforgettable night of stellar music, desserts, and wine in their Loft. Local singer-songwriter and 4-time Austin Music Award’s “Best Keyboards” winner, Emily Gimble, and accompaniment will give a fantastic musical performance, while you enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and dessert with your special someone, gal pals, or family!  Enjoy the lake view on Mozart’s heated patio on Wednesday, February 14th at 7 pm.  They also have Valentine’s weekend tickets here.

— William Chris Vineyards Valentine’s Dinner
Celebrate love with William Chris on Feb. 9 and 10! Indulge in an intimate and romantic evening at their Valentine‘s dinner, where each course will be paired with a William Chris wine. Treat your loved one to an enchanting evening filled with love, laughter, and the perfect pairing of food and wine. These dinners sell out quickly – make your reservations here:  February 9 tickets | February 10 tickets. Price is: $175 per person

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Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Dean’s is where love entwines with taste for the most romantic day of the year. Dine with Dean’s for prime cuts of beef, authentic house-made pasta, and lovingly curated cocktails.  Make your reservation here.

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— Corner
Love is just around the corner of Congress Ave! Bring your special someone to the heart of downtown Austin for Corner’s special features including Cowboy Surf & Turf – an 18oz Cowboy Steak with Jumbo Shrimp, Sea Scallop, Charred Onion, Au Gratin Potato, and Pomegranate Chimichurri. The featured cocktail is the Secret Admirer with Bulleit Rye, Crème de Cacao, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Chocolate Bitters, and Strawberry Vanilla Foam. Make your reservation here.

— Caroline
Caroline will offer a featured menu from 4 pm – 11 pm on Valentine‘s Day so you can your sweetie. Valentine‘s Day Specials are available in addition to their classic menu.  Specials include New England-style crab cake, chateaubriand for two, double chocolate cheesecake, and featured cocktail, The Pucker Up Pom-tini. Make your reservations here.

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— Zanzibar’s Love Island
Calling all Islanders looking for love! A hot new cocktail menu enters the Zanzibar Villa this February.  Take on a challenge and sip cocktails inspired by the hit reality TV series, Love Island: I’ve Got a Text-Tini, Cherry Bombshell Enters the Villa, Hibiscus Hideaway, and Coupled Up Carafe. The Love Island menu is available through Feb. 29.  Make your reservation here.

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— Stella San Jac
For those in love…with food. Stella San Jac is offering a Valentine‘s Day 3-course menu with vegetarian options available, on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Their classic dinner menu will also be available à la carte. You can add a half-dozen roses to your reservation to make that special someone feel loved!  Make your reservation here.

— Valentine’s Pre-Fixe Dinners in ATX.  These reservations go quickly – you’ll want to book yours ASAP.  

  • Carve American Grille
  • CRU | 4 Course Prix Fix Menu for $70/person, and chef specials +a la carte Feb 9 and 10
  • Jeffrey’s | Four courses for $225
  • Olamaie | pre-fixe three-course dinner at $150 per person with a wine pairing option for an additional $100
  • Peacock @ The Proper Hotel
  • Soto

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