Best Valentine's Day Dinners In Los Angeles
425 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 751-6794
www.charcoalvenice.com
The recently opened Charcoal Venice is growing in popularity and reputation, making it a great dinner spot for this special day. Cozy with a casual atmosphere, Charcoal Venice has a stellar menu that will appeal to even the finickiest of dates. The Midnight Margarita and the Chop House Martini are great cocktails to warm things up along with a great selection of wine. While the V-Day specials are sure to be phenomenal, you are pretty much guaranteed a fantastic meal with the chicken wings, calamari and lamb ribs. But then with owner and chef Josiah Citrin and chef Joseph Johnson at the helm, it's hard to have a bad night at Charcoal.
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11334 Moorpark St.
Studio City, CA 91602
(818) 924-2323
www.girasolrestaurant.com
Top Chefs CJ Jacobson's debut restaurant Girasol has all the elements for a perfect upscale romantic dinner without the pretension of some of the more famous places. Innovative plating (the whole fried snapper is a jaw dropper) and elegant, yet creative, decor is just the beginning of a memorable evening. Serving brunch and dinner, the menu is filled with familiar items like risotto, duck, porter house and short ribs but with delicious twists and exotic seasonings. A multiple course prix fixe will be available for Valentine's Day that is sure to meet your hopes and expectations.
1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-0881
www.melisse.com
No one does romance better than the French, and Mélisse is no different. Crisp white linen, a crystal chandelier and a decadent menu ensure the restaurant is unparalleled to any other. Mélisse has been voted one of the "top 40 restaurants in the US since 2006" and deemed "one of the finest five-star properties in the world," so if anyone can deliver a Valentine's Day to remember, it would be Mélisse. Along with the spectacular daily menu there will be a special Valentine's Day tasting menu that won't disappoint. Mélisse is pricey but definitely worth it. Business casual attire only. Jackets aren't required but they are recommended.
1 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 587-1717
www.shuttersonthebeach.com
Eating in front of someone can be awkward and if you're still getting to know your Valentine, fine dining can put you on the edge. However, One Pico takes some of the pressure off by offering fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. A fabulous view of the ocean gives One Pico a beachy and romantic setting perfect for Valentine's Day or any romantic dinner for two. Any night of the week you can find amazing meat, seafood and pasta entrees along with spectacular desserts like the poached apricot tart and the bourbon vanilla semifreddo. For Valentine's Day, extra special specials will be available.
225 N. Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-7970
www.montagehotels.com
Unless you're a five-star chef, Valentine's Day dinner should be left to the professionals. With Chef Scott Conant manning the kitchen at Scarpetta, you couldn't be in better hands. Located inside the exquisite Montage Hotel of Beverly Hills, Scarpetta offers fine Italian cuisine and an unforgettable dining experience. An outstanding prix fixe will be offered, but menu items like apple glazed Berkshire pork chop, grilled branzino and the bucatini may divert you. While Scarpetta is quite expensive you can expect top notch service and the finest of quality. And if your date is of the meat-free persuasion there's a special vegetarian menu.
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