Love is in the Air: Best Dallas restaurants for Valentine dining 2026
- Raven Jordan
- 5 hours ago
- 6 min read
Forget the forced sentiment of paper hearts and predictable red roses. In Dallas, the most intoxicating Valentine’s plans are found in the low-lit corners of the city’s newest obsessions tucked into the Design District or even Bishop Arts.
This is your curated blueprint for a night that feels less like a tradition and more like a catalyst.
Here are some of the top places to spend V-Day with that special someone in Dallas.
This Bishop Arts restaurant is serving a four-course menu featuring crispy polenta, caramelized cauliflower soup, Argentinian red shrip, beef dumplings, cacio e pepe, crispy duck confit and dessert.
Skyline-level experience features a candlelit four-course dinner set against sweeping, panoramic views of the city, with a live DJ adding just the right touch of ambiance. Dinner features items like salmon belly, charred halloumi cheese, confit baby beet salad, braised 44 Farms short ribs, or sous-vide halibut. Dessert includes dark chocolate crème fraîche delice, or passion fruit cheesecake. Taking place on February 14 from 7 to 10 pm in Sheraton's Chaparral Ballroom on the 38th Floor, the evening starts at $98 per person.
Nobu is offering a specialty Omakase menu for two to indulge throughout Valentine’s weekend from February 14 - 15. This multi-course experience features a curated selection of Nobu favorites and seasonal specialties designed to be shared with your better half, including items such as the King Crab Leg, Japanese Strip Sirloin, curated sushi selections from the chef and a delicious White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake for dessert. It's at $380 per couple. Seating begins at 5 p.m. and reservations can be made on OpenTable.
will offer a 3-course prix fixe menu this Valentine's Day including a choice of one appetizer per person (crab beignets, spinach & artichoke dip or Asian sesame cauliflower); one entree per person such as Parmesan Crusted Filet or the Lobster Pot Pie. Desserts include a choice of either chocolate covered strawberries (in white and milk chocolate) or the rum butter cake. There will also be live music entertainment and free roses for the women.
Culinary team will prepare a chef-curated prix-fixe menu for two exclusive evenings: Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15. Menu highlights include: beef tartare, hamachi crudo, Spanish octopus, beef Wellington, and Chilean sea bass. Dessert options feature mango lavender crème brûlée, strawberry banana pudding, or dark chocolate tart. Available at both Dallas and Fort Worth locations. $175 per person.
La Parisienne is serving a special four-course Prix Fixe Valentine’s menu featuring French onion soup, spicy rigatoni Pasta, butter salmon, Boeuf Bourguignon, and chef’s special for dessert. Regular dinner is available February 9-13 and 15, while February 14 exclusively features the Valentine’s menu. $79 per person. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online. Available at Addison and Frisco locations.
STK will set the mood with a lineup of limited-time specials made for lingering looks, shared bites and late nights. Start with a chocolate-covered strawberry cocktail ($23) then lean into Kaluga caviar ($19) with blinis and cream. The main event delivers: a classic surf & turf featuring an 8-ounce filet mignon paired with a roasted half lobster tail and truffle butter, or king crab pasta gratin layered with creamy tomato sauce and bubbling cheese. For those who don’t do subtle, the colossal lobster tail ($129) arrives with garlic chili butter, drawn butter, grilled lemon and mac and cheese. Dessert features a molten chocolate lava marshmallow cake topped with raspberries and vanilla ice cream. The full STK menu will also be available. Find details and bookings, here.
Kona Grill will celebrate Valentine’s Day with an offering from February 9–16 including the Chocolate Covered Strawberry cocktail made with Don Julio Blanco, Baileys Chocolate and fresh strawberries ($16); The Perfect Pair Surf & Turf featuring a 6-ounce filet and half lobster tail ($69); a Jones Soda Root Beer Float ($12) with an optional Jim Beam Black add-on (+$8); and a Warm Chocolate Molten Lava Cake ($17).
Dinner (Feb. 13-15): Join Dolce Riviera for a romantic evening inspired by coastal Italy with a three-course prix fixe dinner for $85 per guest from February 13 - 15. Enhance the experience with one of two optional wine pairing options:
House pairing ($40) - Thoughtfully selected pours inspired by the coastal flavors of Italy, this pairing brings approachable elegance to your evening.
Sommelier select pairing ($60) - Expertly curated pours hand-selected by the sommelier to enhance each course, this pairing offers a refined, elevated exploration of Italian-inspired flavors.
Brunch (February 14-15): Offering a three-course prix fixe brunch for $55, filled with bright, seasonal flavors and the warmth of Italian-inspired coastal cuisine. Available Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15.
Dinner (February 13-15): Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening at Mercat Bistro with a three-course prix fixe dinner for $125 from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. Expertly crafted flavors, elegant presentation and a warm, inviting atmosphere make this the ideal setting for your Valentine’s celebration. Enhance your experience with an optional house wine pairing for $50, inclusive of three pours to enhance your three-course dinner.
Brunch (February 14-15): This Valentine’s weekend, experience Mercat Bistro’s signature weekend brunch, highlighting seasonal French-inspired flavors. Perfect for a leisurely morning or early afternoon, share classic French dishes and perhaps a Pêche Mignon with someone special in the charm of the Harwood District’s French bistro.
Dinner (February 13-15): Offering a three-course prix fixe dinner for $75 featuring crispy braised pork belly, wagyu spring rolls, or a roasted pear & feta salad. Followed by entrées including prime filet & shrimp, roasted haddock, or sake-roasted chicken. End the evening with desserts like chocolate torte, passionfruit panna cotta, or strawberry shortcake.
Brunch (February 14-15): This Valentine’s weekend, join Saint Ann for a three-course prix fixe brunch for $45, featuring seasonal dishes such as pork belly hash, avocado & lobster toast, garden vegetable frittata and roasted haddock. Guests will also receive a heart-shaped cookie to take home.
Te Deseo is offering an intimate three-course dining experience for $85 per person, available all weekend from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. On Friday and Sunday, the prix fixe will be offered alongside the regular dinner menu; on Valentine’s Day, the $85 prix fixe will be the only dinner menu offering. Items include snapper ceviche, shareable plates of charred octopus and tacos dorados, ancho-glazed short rib, pan-seared scallops and filet mignon with aji verde. End on a sweet note with red velvet chocoflan, churro-style churrones, or tamarind-laced arroz con leche. For those seeking a more casual option, the La Terraza menu will be available on the rooftop throughout the weekend, including Valentine’s Day.
Elephant East will bring the Red String of Fate to life, a symbol from Chinese folklore believed to bind two people destined to meet, no matter time, place, or distance. From Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, there's a three-course Valentine’s Day experience for $95 featuring a wagyu tartare amuse, Pan-Asian first and second courses, and desserts for sharing. The evening will be subtly woven with red string details, from a keepsake postcard at each table to a delicately finished menu.
Whether you’re planning a romantic date night for two, hosting a Galentine’s girls’ night, or indulging in a solo treat, Eatzi’s has you covered. From festive desserts like Strawberry Champagne Cake and Heart-Shaped Crème Brûlée to a pre-ordered multi-course meal for two, Eatzi’s is your one-stop shop for celebrating the season of love. Order online from January 26 until February 13, with pick-up on February 13 and February 14, available at all Eatzi’s locations.
Heart-Shaped Pizzas from Poco Fiasco
Experience love at first slice with Poco Fiasco, which will be serving up heart-shaped pizzas, available for dine-in and to-go orders, as well as Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails.
Spend Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 at with an intimate rooftop dinner with Italian flavors and classic romance. For $115 enjoy a set menu and cocktail offerings set the tone for an unforgettable evening overlooking the Dallas skyline.
Hôtel Swexan’s signature steakhouse, has expertly prepared cuts, elevated sides and decadent desserts in an intimate setting, complemented by a robust wine program and thoughtful touches that transform the evening into a truly unforgettable luxury experience. Available from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, and priced at $140 per person. To view the full menu, make reservations or for more information, visit .
This Design District steakhouse is offering a special three-course menu for $145 with an optional $48 wine pairing.
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