Valentine’s Day is around the corner.
Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner or just appetizers and a drink, here are some ideas for a Tuesday evening at Orange County restaurants.
Hello Kitty bubbly to free gift certificates, the restaurants make Valentine’s Day interesting.
Lucca, Irvine: Opposites Attract. A four-course menu for $65 per person. On the menu: lobster bisque, porcini crusted petite Black Canyon filet mignon, hand-made sorbet duo with a scoop of dark chocolate and fresh raspberry-chocolate chunk. Vegetarian options are available.
Bonus: Every couple dining on Valentine’s Day will receive a $25 gift certificate to come back to Lucca to experience the regular menu.
Haven Gastropub & Brewery, Orange: Sensual and romantic. $40 per person prix-fixe. On the menu: lobster with Kubler’s absinthe “green fairy” dressing, roasted venison, salmon and flourless chocolate cake for dessert.
Bonus: A wine or beer pairing can be added to each of the three courses for an additional $20 per menu.
The Melting Pot, Irvine: What’s more romantic than fondue? $65 per person. A Lover’s Lane Deluxe Package for $275 per couple: guaranteed seating in the Lover’s Lane Section of the restaurant, a Valentine’s menu for two (single lobster tail, ½ dozen roses with a balloon bouquet and a bottle of Hello Kitty Brut Rose or Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine—and a special gift).
For $350 per couple: guaranteed seating in the Lover’s Lane section of the restaurant, Valentine’s menu for two (twin lobster tails, one-dozen roses, a bottle of Veuve Cliquot Brut Rose or Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut and a special gift.
Bonus: Valentine meals offered through Feb. 19.
Sol Cocina, Newport Beach: Something simple? A margarita made for two. Amor y Tequila is a cocktail tribute to St. Valentine. The Baja-style Mexican restaurant makes this frozen drink “with love” for two with Premium Clase Azul La Pinta Pomegranate-Tequila.
Bonus: Offered through Feb. 17.
French 75, Laguna Beach: Flight of Champagne. Ooh, la la. Valentine’s is written all over this romantic drink. Also, $95 per person for a four-course meal with such items as grilled prawn salad, roasted scallops, rhubarb crème brulee.
Bonus: Restaurant was voted “Most Romantic” by Open Table Diner’s Choice.
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