Wine and Dine Your Special Valentine: Scottsdale

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is in the air. Whether you are looking to go out on the town with your special someone or share a quiet night at home with some decadent treats several Valley restaurants are ready to make it a night to remember.

Check out these great Scottsdale specials and make sure to check out the other Valley specials as well.

Scottsdale Valentine’s Day Specials

Bink’s Scottsdale
The Basics: Bink’s Scottsdale will offer a four course tasting menu with optional wine pairings.
The Bites: Enjoy a menu of Beets, English Pea Agnolotti, Tomato Braised Lamb and finish your meal with a Dark Chocolate Mousse.
The Bucks: The tasting menu is $66 per person and you can add wine pairings for an additional $30, not including tax or gratuity
Call 480.664.9238 for reservations

Bistro Du Lac
The Basics: Enjoy a romantic dinner at this newly opened French bistro and bakery. A creative and indulgent dinner menu has been created especially for Valentine’s Day.
The Bites: Start off with your choice of a Wild Mushroom Bisque or Salade de Magret de Canard Fume. Entrée choices are Grilled Atlantic Salmon or Filet de Beouf aux Morilles. End your decadent dinner with Cannele de Bordeaux or Chocolate-Gianduja Crunch Cake.
The Bucks: The dinner is $65 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity.
Call 480.203.2075 for reservations

Cowboy Ciao
The Basics: Cowboy Ciao will be offering up a special Valentine’s Dinner with two seatings; the early seating between 4pm and 5:45pm and the prime seating from 6pm to 11pm.
The Bites: Some menu options include Buffalo Carpaccio, the infamous Stetson Chopped Salad, Grilled Swordfish, Seared Duck Breast and a dessert of Flourless Chocolate Cake.
The Bucks: The early dinner seating is $40 per person and $60 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity
Call 480.WINE.111 for reservations

Crust Scottsdale
The Basics: Bring in your sweetheart and enjoy a delightful 4 course pairing experience between 5pm and 9pm.
The Bites: Roasted Chick Pea & Garlic Puree on Crostini, Burrata & Pignoli Salad, Grilled New York Steak and finish with a Chocolate Whoope pie. All courses are served with wine ranging from Lunetta Prosecco to a 4 Vines Zinfandel.
The Bucks: $45 per person without pairing or $65 with wine pairing, not including tax or gratuity
Call 480.948.3099 for more information and reservations

el Pedregal
The Basics: Brugos Pizza Company at el Pedregal celebrates the Valentine’s Day holiday with a prix fixe four course festive Italian menu for two offered from 5pm to 9pm on February 14th.
The Bites: Enjoy Mom’s Maryland Crab Cakes, a Hazelnut Blue Pecan Salad, Prime Rib Oven Convect and Brandy Apple Cake.
The Bucks: $50 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity
Call 480.575.6991 for reservations

The Herb Box
The Basics: You’ll always find savory twists on tried and true classics at The Herb Box and their Valentine’s dinner will be no exception. They will be offering a special five course dinner including their Honey and Date cocktail.
The Bites: Dine on Spicy Shrimp Chowder, Petite Brioche Fromage, Champagne-Grapefruit Sorbet, Date Balsamic Roasted Free Range Chicken or Grilled Spring Garlic Lamb Lollipops and then finish up with a Sweet Honey Date Cake.
The Bucks: The dinner is $89 per couple, not including tax or gratuity
Call 480.289.6180 for reservations at the DC Ranch location or 480.289.6160 for the Southbridge location

Kazimierz World Wine Bar
The Basics: Enjoy a specially crafted menu for Valentine’s Day that will be available on both Friday and Saturday.
The Bites: Dine on a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail to share, your choice of Braised Short Ribs or Jumbo Scallops and finish up with a shared Flourless Chocolate Cake
The Bucks: Enjoy this special menu for $40 per couple, not including drinks, tax or gratuity
Call 480.WINE.004 for reservations

Local Bistro
The Basics: Executive Chef Andrea Volpi has created a special 4 course dinner just for Valentine’s Day.
The Bites: Start your dinner with your choice of Capesante, Carpaccio Palmetto or Mushroom Bisque and then choose between a Spring Mix salad, Arugula & Strawberry salad or their Heirloom Tomato salad. Indulge in an entrée of Lobster in Nero, Lamb Chop Lollipops, Sea Bream alla Plancha or Eggplant Parma. Dessert will consist of Amaretto Coffee Bomb Love Cake or Champagne Zabaglione.
The Bucks: $65 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity

Los Sombreros
The Basics: 10 Course Tasting Menu
The Bites: Corn Chowder Soup, Crispy Hibiscus Taquitos, Fig & Panela Cheese Salad, Crab & Mango Salad, Snapper with Esquites, Trout, Corn Cake Soufle, Pechuga Rellena, Prok Chop and Pilconcillo Ice Cream or Damiana Flan
1 glass of red, white or sparkling house wine per guest
The Bucks: $75 for two (not including tax or gratuity)
Call 480.994.1799 for reservations

Olive & Ivy
The Basics: The gorgeous European décor on Valentine’s Day creates a fitting backdrop for your 2015 love story.
The Bites: Begin your romantic night with Bacon wrapped Dates, Sweet Potato Canelloni, Beet Salad, Mascarpone Cheesecake among other enticing menu options.
The Bucks: Prices vary based on selections

Paul Martin’s American Grill
The Basics: Indulge in a romantic dinner during Valentine’s weekend, from February 12^th through the 16^th. They will be serving a variety of appetizer, entrée and dessert specials.
The Bites: Begin the meal with a shared appetizer of a half a pound of Chilled Alaskan Crab Legs, then move onto an Herb Rubbed All Natural Filet Mignon or Seared Ahi Tuna and then finish up with a Campfire Sundae.
The Bucks: Prices will vary based on selections
Call 480.991.9342 for reservations

The Pink Pony
The Basics: The Pink Pony will be incredibly busy on February 14^th. With the Parada del Sol falling on this crazy day of love, they are offering up an extreme brunch that morning and then a romantic dinner in the evening. Doors will open at 7am, offering guests the chance to catch a prime spot for the parade along with a great brunch menu. Late in the evening the tasty treats keep coming with lovely menu options.
The Bites: Brunch will include items like a Fried Egg & Mortadella Sammy, Breakfast Burrito and an intriguing dish called the Hot Mess. The dinner menu will include options like a Niman Ranch Osso Buco, Lobster & Veal, Scallops among others.
The Bucks: Prices vary on selections
Call 480.945.6697 for reservations

Roaring Fork
The Basics: Roaring Fork will be offering up some delicious specials for Valentine’s Day. The cuisine is made to create flavors that crackle with a rugged edge.
The Bites: Start off with Fall Mills stone ground shrimp and grits “scampi”. Entrée options include Wood Grilled Filet, Shrimp & Crab Cake, Smoked Butter Poached Black Cod or a Vanilla Bean Parsnip puree. Dessert will end your meal with a Bananas Foster Rum Cake with Vanilla Gelato.
Call 480.947.0795 for pricing, reservations and more information

The Saguaro Scottsdale
The Basics: Enjoy a 4 course dinner inspired by Chef Jose Garces at Distrito and you can make it a night to remember with a Valentine’s Day Package that includes accommodations, the special 4 course dinner for two and breakfast in bed.
The Bites: Enjoy menu items like Ceviche de Salmon, Gorditas, huarache de Hongos, Arroz con Crema, Esquites, El Fuerte among others
The Bucks: The special dinner is $55 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity. The Valentine’s Day package rates will vary based on your length of stay.
For more information and reservations, call 800.738.7477

Sanctuary on Camelback
The Basics: This award winning resort is offering a divine couples Sweethearts Sanctuary Escape. From February 13^th through the 16^th, the package provides 10% off two nights’ room and tax, a 60 minute Couples Massage or choice of two 60 minute treatments at the Sanctuary Spa, a Valentine’s Dinner at elements along with a romantic rose petal turndown.
The Bucks: The hotel packages start at $1,866. If you are looking just to enjoy the romantic dinner at elements that will run $115 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity.
Call 855.706.1643 for reservations

Sprinkles Cupcakes
The Basics: Create a custom love letter in the form of cupcakes with Sprinkles Candy Heart Message Box
The Bites: Choose from any of their decadent cupcake flavors with adorable messages like I Love You, Miss You, Be Mine and others.
The Bucks: Varies based on selection
Order with ease online

SumoMaya
The Basics: Executive Chef Matt Zdeb has created a special Valentine’s Day menu.
The Bites: Start off your meal with items like Bacon Wrapped Dates, Strawberry & Cucumber Gazpacho before a second course of Baked Crab & Seared Wagyu Beef Roll, Chicken Mole with Crispy Sweet Plantains or Filet Wrapped Asparagus. Follow that up with Duo of Grilled Duck Breast & Pork Belly, Grilled Chilean Sea Bass or Soba Noodle Stir Fry. For dessert you can choose from a Mexican Chocolate Mousse, Tres Leches Cake or Sake Poached Pear.
The Bucks: $65 per person, not including drinks, tax or gratuity
Call 480.3697.9520 for reservations

Taggia
The Basics: Taggia will be offering up a Pairs style of dining instead of the traditional family style. Chef Massimo’s menu is designed to have couples share their meal this holiday. All guests will be greeted with a glass of bubbles and the menu will include optional bubble pairings.
The Bites: Share a platter of Avocado, Gamberi and Asparagi Canapes with your love to start. Then choose between Carpaccio or Insalata di Mozzarella before you settle in to enjoy the Manzo or Risotto entrée options. You’ll round out your dinner with a dessert of S’Mondu.
The Bucks: $85 per couple, not including drinks, tax or gratuity.
Call 480.424.6095 for reservations

ZuZu
The Basics: Enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at the retro-chic ZuZu restaurant. The regular menu will be available as well as some specially created specials just for the occasion. A bonus is that the dinner is being offered on both February 13th and 14th.
The Bites: In addition to the regular menu, specials for both evenings will include Tempura Shrimp & Lobster, Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin and a Dessert Trio for 2. Drink specials like a Cranberry Kiss will be featured as well.
The Bucks: Prices vary based on selections
Call 480.421.7997 for reservations