2016 Valentine’s Day Dinners in Scottsdale

It’s about that time of year where everything you see is pink and red and covered in hearts. I know that we should all be showing love to our partners every day, but it is nice to have one day where you can indulge in all of that romance and show and tell each other how important they are to you. If you are looking to take your special someone out on the town and wine and dine them, we have a great list of Valentine’s Day dinners in Scottsdale for you to choose from. Wherever you choose to go, we hope that you let the romance linger long after the check comes!

Valentine’s Day Dinners in Scottsdale

Alto Ristorante e Bar
Where: 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale 85258 (inside the Hyatt Regency)
When: February 12^th through the 14^th
Menu/Details: Alto ristorante e bar is the ideal place to celebrate with a special valentine. This comfortable Italian restaurant offers fresh and flavorful dishes with an emphasis on “the season.” This romantic evening is complete with a complimentary gondola ride along the resort’s waterways. Your 4-course dinner will begin with an amuse of butternut squash soup with a black truffle emulsion. For the first course you can choose between the barbabietole arrosto or crudo. Second course options will include a Maine lobster ravioli or a black truffle risotto. Entrée options include pan seared halibut Magret duck breast, a 7 oz. beef filet and a chicken roulade. For dessert you can choose between a chocolate mousse cake or a mascarpone cheesecake.
Cost: $110 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservation: 480.444.1234

Bink’s Kitchen + Bar
Where: 6107 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85250
When: February 14^th, with special menu items available on February 12^th and 13^th along with their regular menu
Menu/Details: Guests are invited to indulge in a 6 course prix-fixe menu that is sure to dazzle you and your sweetheart. You’ll be treated to shaved seasonal vegetables dressed in an avocado ranch, grilled broccoli with shaved prosciutto, blacked Vidalia onion rings and an orange brown sugar vin, buttered shrimp saffron gemelli with garlic, shallot, white wine, lemon and garlic toast, cacao rubbed bison with dauphinoise potatoes and a Muscat veal reduction and complete your dining experience with a chocolate cremeaux tart.
Cost: $75 per person, wine pairings available for an additional $35 (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.664.9238

Blue Coyote Cantina
Where: 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85256 (Inside Talking Stick Resort)
When: February 14^th from 4pm until closing
Menu/Details: Travel to the Blue Coyote Cantina and enjoy a seared pork porterhouse will serve as the main entrée. The dish will include grilled zucchini, squash, poblano and a cherry demi-glace. A strawberry napoleon will also be included.
Cost: $12 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: Not accepted

Café Monarch
Where: 6934 E. 1^st Ave., Scottsdale
When: February 12^th through February 14^th
Menu/Details: Cafe Monarch’s four course prix-fixe menu will include New England clam chowder, a winter salad, your choice of tempura king prawn or lamb lollipop. You will also get to choose your entrée from Aleppo chili crusted Chilean sea bass, crispy skin chicken breast, rosemary roasted filet mignon or butternut squash gnocchi.
Cost: $100 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.970.7682

Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge
Where: 524 N. 92^nd St., Scottsdale 85256 (Inside Casino Arizona)
When: February 14^th from 5pm until 10pm
Menu/Details: Satiate your hunger with a trip to Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge and their special prix fixe holiday menu. The restaurant will wow attendees with its dinner for two fare, offering grilled stuffed mushrooms and salad as appetizers, and a Chateaubriand for two as the main entrée. The main dish will include a 16-ounce filet mignon, grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes. A chocolate strawberry cake will serve as dessert.
Cost: $75 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.850.7736

Deseo at the Westin Kierland
Where: 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 85254
When: February 12^th and 13^th from 6pm until 9pm
Menu/Details: deseo invites couples to enjoy an evening of romance while indulging in a sumptuous four-course prix fixe menu. With its fresh, flavorful Nuevo Latino cuisine, deseo offers a lively and passionate dining experience perfect for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day dinner.
Cost: $75 per person (not including tax or gratuity) Wine pairings can be added for an additional $30 per person
Call for Reservations: 480.624.1202

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Drexyl Modern American Restaurant
Where: 8877 N. Scottsdale Rad, Scottsdale
When: February 14th
Menu/Details: The newly opened Drexyl Modern American Restaurant is hosting a refined 3 course dinner for you and your love this Valentine’s Day. Your starter choices will be Chicken Arancini, Lobster Bisque, Lemongrass Caesar or their House Salad. For your entree you can opt between Pacific Coast Sole (gf), Fresh Papparadelle, Scallop and Prawn Duo (gf) or their 7 ounce Filet (gf). Dessert will complete your experience and you and your sweetheart can share an order of Bread Pudding or a Local Gelato Tasting.
Cost: $45 per person, not including tax or gratuity
Call for Reservations: 480.840.1861

Grabbagreen
Where: 15689 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85260
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: If you and your love are looking to nourish your bodies as well as your love, Grabbagreen will be featuring a special that includes 2 Love Juice (12 oz.) and 2 meals for a special price.
Cost: $24
Call for Reservations: none needed

Grabbagreen
Where: 7366 E. Shea, Scottsdale85260
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: If you and your love are looking to nourish your bodies as well as your love, Grabbagreen will be featuring a special that includes 2 Love Juice (12 oz.) and 2 meals for a special price.
Cost: $24
Call for Reservations: none needed

La Bocca Urban Kitchen + Wine Bar
Where: 5415 E. High St., Scottsdale 85054
When: February 13^th and 14^th beginning at 4pm
Menu/Details: La Bocca Urban Kitchen + Wine Bar plans to tickle Valley couples’ taste buds this Valentine’s Day weekend. La Bocca will offer a four-course, prix fixe menu with optional champagne and wine pairings for an additional cost. First course options (one choice per couple) are either bruschetta or fried oysters. Second course options (one per guest) are the house salad, Caesar salad or carb bisque. Third course options (one per guest) are a hand-made pizza, Portobello mushroom ravioli or grilled salmon. For the fourth course you can linger over a chocolate mousse tartam.
Cost: Starting at $65 per couple, with an additional fee for champagne and wine pairings (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.840.1799

Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill
Where: 9397 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85258
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Ling & Louie’s will be hosting a “Make Your Own Love Story” menu this Valentine’s Day. Couples will enjoy a 4 course meal that begins with one choice (per couple) of either steamed dumplings or lettuce wraps. Each person will then choose either wonton soup or Tom Kha Gai. For your entrée each person can choose either the char siu pork tenderloin, dan dan noodles or crispy Asian sea bass. You will then be invite =d to share their five spice crème brulee or the banana caramel spring roll.
Cost: $55.95 per couple (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.767.5464

Local Bistro
Where: 20581 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85255
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Indulge in a specially crafted 3 or 4 course menu that is sure to please you and your sweetheart. First course is your choice of a roasted pear and blue cheese salad, winter squash soup or handmade burrata. For an additional $15 you can add a mystery course that will consist of spaghetti with king crab and truffle butter. Your entrée choices are an 8oz. center cut filet, Chilean sea bass or truffle risotto. Dessert will be your choice of buttermilk cheesecake or a warm chocolate cake.
Cost: $65 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.302.6050

Los Sombreros
Where: 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85257
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Guests can enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Los Sombreros this Valentine’s Day. You’ll be treated to two cups of cream of cauliflower soup to start. You can both enjoy the shrimp and papaya salad followed by their roasted pork loin, salmon with mole verde and chicken breast with huilacoche. Dessert can be your choice of one Bailey’s flan or one damiana flan.
Cost: $39.95 per couple (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.994.1799

Marcellino Ristorante
Where: 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Marcellino’s has creates some specials for their Valentine’s Day menu, although their full menu will also be available. Guests can enjoy their Santa Lucia; squid ink infused fettucine with fresh tomato, sautéed clams, mussels, calamari and ½ fresh Maine lobster in the shell. You can also select the porcini fettucine; porcini infused pasta with chinks of fresh lobster sautéed with shitake mushrooms and truffle oil. Your third special option in their wild boar chop; Chef’s succulent imported wild boar chop, grilled to perfection. If you are looking for an intimate dinner at home, Chef Marcellino has created a complete 3-course dinner that will come complete with reheating instructions and beautifully packaged. Your choices for the Baskets of Amore, To Go are a pasta lover, fish and fowl lovers or meat lover’s basket.
Cost: In restaurant entrée options vary based on selection and the baskets range from $85 to $105, not including tax or gratuity.
Call for Reservations: 480.990.9500

North Italia
Where: 15024 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85254
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Impress your significant other this Valentine’s Day with a special three-course prix fixe menu at North Italia. Begin by choosing from a variety of starters such as Arancini; crispy mushroom risotto stu ffed with scamorza cheese and served with red sauce. Main courses include eat-your-heart out options like the Mediterranean Sea Bass and the Slow Cooked Short Rib with roasted vegetable and creamy white polenta.
Cost: $55 per person, not including tax or gratuity
Call for Reservations: 480.948.2055

Ocean Trail
Where: 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85256 (Inside Talking Stick Resort)
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Sweethearts can visit the casino floor and enjoy a Cajun-style seafood meal! Start the dining experience with a spicy coconut shrimp bisque followed by the Maine lobster and blackened salmon. In addition to the delicious lobster, the main entree will feature a garlic-shallot butter sauce, red wine risotto and roasted mirliton. The dining special will be available from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and will also include chocolate decadence squares.
Cost: $47 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: Not accepted

RA Sushi
Where: 7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 85254
When: February 12^th through the 14^th
Menu/Details: RA will be offering a 3-course prix fixe menu leading up to and including Valentine’s Day. For the first course you can choose one of the following: pork gyoza, spring rolls, tootsy maki or garlic ponzu yellowtail. For the second course you can choose two of the following items: viva Las Vegas roll, tunacado, ultimate shrimp tempura, spicy chicken teriyaki udon and chicken teriyaki. The final course includes your choice of either the cinnamon tempura gelato or the coconut crème brulee.
Cost: $35 per couple (not including drinks, tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.951.5888

RA Sushi
Where: 3815 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 12^th through the 14^th
Menu/Details: RA will be offering a 3-course prix fixe menu leading up to and including Valentine’s Day. For the first course you can choose one of the following: pork gyoza, spring rolls, tootsy maki or garlic ponzu yellowtail. For the second course you can choose two of the following items: viva Las Vegas roll, tunacado, ultimate shrimp tempura, spicy chicken teriyaki udon and chicken teriyaki. The final course includes your choice of either the cinnamon tempura gelato or the coconut crème brulee.
Cost: $35 per couple (not including drinks, tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.990.9256

Roaring Fork
Where: 4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 14^th, from 4pm until 10pm
Menu/Details: Roaring Fork is hosting a gourmet Valentine’s Day dinner created by Executive Chef Santiago Estrada. The regular menu will be offered in addition to a selection of specialty appetizers and entrees. These special menu items will include roasted beet salad, shrimp scampi, cioppino and surf & turf.
Cost: Prices will vary based on menu selections
Call for Reservations: 480.947.0795

Roka Akor
Where: 7299 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253
When: February 14^th with seatings at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm
Menu/Details: Come celebrate with your loved one at Roka Akor with a choice of two decadent tasting menus. Designed by Executive Chef Jason Alford, this Valentine’s Day menu is intended to be shared and features dishes to please both palates, including King Crab Sashimi with house-made truffle ponzu butter; Niman Ranch Beef Tataki with enoki mushroom truffle jus;  Yuzu Miso Black Cod with pickled red onions, grilled asparagus with wafu dressing; and White Chocolate Panna Cotta with champagne foam and rose macarons, among others.  Additionally, Roka Akor will offer an “Aphrodisiac” upgrade option ($30) with premium oysters, caviar and fresh truffles.
Cost: $69-98 per person depending on the selected seating time, not including tax or gratuity. An optional beverage pairing is available for an additional $49-69.
Call for Reservations: 480.306.8800

Sassi
Where: 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale 85255
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Sassi will be offering a chef-inspired 4-course prix-fixe menu. Antipasti options are a caprese salad for two or the antipasti di mare for two. First course will be ricotta gnocchi. Second course options are wood grilled prime strip steak, veal osso buco, wood oven roasted branzino or roasted wild mushrooms. Dessert will be a flourless chocolate cake for female guests and tiramisu for male guests.
Cost: $159 per couple (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.502.9095

SOL Cocina
Where: 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85254
When: February 13th and 14th
Menu/Details: What better way to say I love you than a drink for two? This Valentine’s Day indulge with your sweetie in the Copa de Amor cocktail at SOL Mexican Cocina. This Frozen Margarita is served in a Bulldog Schooner with choice of Chambord or La Pinta floater and served with two straws. The specialty drink will be offered all day Saturday and Sunday on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Cost: Varies based on selections
Call for Reservations: 480.245.6708

Stingray Sushi
Where: 15027 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85254
When: February 14^th
Menu/Details: Stingray Sushi sets the mood for romance this Valentine’s Day with a heart-melting cocktail and special couples menu to share. The night starts with a love note. The Notebook Cocktail is an elixir of sparkling sake and sweet strawberries that is a delicious way to start the evening. It comes garnished with a note pinned to the rim of the glass. Write you own declaration of love, or let Stingray know what you’d like to say for a surprise when it’s presented. The specially crafted Couples Menu will include 2 drinks (wine by the glass, beer, spirit or specialty cocktail), 1 appetizer, 1 special Maki roll of crudo and 2 Chef’s Specialties, Kitchen or Sushi Combo.
Cost: $75, with the option to add on prime filet, Chilean sea bass or the Sushi Assortment for $10 more or add on the Large Sushi Assortment for an additional $25 (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.427.2011

SumoMaya
Where: 6560 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253
When: February 14^th beginning at 5pm
Menu/Details: This Valentine’s Day, SumoMaya is featuring their very special Omakase menu for two. Each dining experience is customized based on dining needs and preferences as well as budget. Executive Chef Matt Zdeb and his team will craft a surprise menu that is personalized for each couple based on their aforementioned preferences. This luxurious dining experience is perfect for food lovers who embrace the idea of a mystery dinner and have an adventurous streak.
Cost: pricing starts at $55 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.397.952

SWB, a Southwest Bistro
Where: 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale 85258 (inside the Hyatt Regency)
When: February 12^th through the 14^th
Menu/Details: SWB, a southwest bistro, is energized by the delicious aromas and activity coming from its open kitchen. This casual Southwestern bistro offers wood-fired specialties featuring fresh, seasonal
ingredients. The prix-fixe menu includes a calamari and cucumber salad, grilled filet of beef and a Mexican chocolate mousse cake for dessert.
Cost: $52 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservation: 480.444.1234 ext.8650

Taggia
Where: 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 13^th and February 14^th from 5:30pm until 10pm
Menu/Details: This Valentine’s Day, couples can celebrate with a romantic, fireside dinner under the stars with a three-course, prix-fixe menu at Taggia at FireSky Resort & Spa. Guests can select from espresso pork belly tartine, lolla rossa salad or Tuscan ribollitta for their first course. Second course options are seared diver scallops, lamb ragu tagliatelle or grilled rib-eye steaks. Dessert options are glazed chocolate Napoleon or pear tart. A slightly reduced a la carte menu will also be available.
Cost: $65 per person, wine pairings are available for an additional $35 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.424.6095

Tavern Americana
Where: 20469 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85255
When: February 12^th through the 14^th from 5pm until close
Menu/Details: Share in a decadent surf and turf entrée, red wine braised short ribs and butter poached salmon, along with horseradish whipped potatoes, roasted root vegetables and a red velvet cake.
Cost: $26 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.502.6740

The Casablanca Lounge
Where: 7134 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 14^th beginning at 5pm
Menu/Details: Your three course meal will begin with your option of roasted poblano and sweet corn soup or an endive wedge mixed green salad. Entrée options include your choice of smoked sea salt and herb encrusted pork chop, day fresh fish or an apricot glazed chicken. Finish your meal with your choice of a red velvet donut, bacon Amaro crème brulee or assorted truffles.
Cost: $65 per person (not including tax or gratuity), add wine pairings for an additional $30, craft beer pairings for an additional $25, whiskey pairings for an additional $75 or mixologist choice cocktails for an additional $50
Call for Reservations: 480.970.7888

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Where: 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale 85258
When: February 14^th from 5pm until 10pm
Menu/Details: The Scottsdale’s new Kitchen West restaurant is offering Valentine’s Day specials featuring its signature bold flavors and a modern interpretation of American Western cooking. Guests will enjoy a prix-fixe menu of roasted beet salad, your choice of pan-seared Chilean sea bass or their cowboy crusted beef tenderloin and then wrap things up with their vanilla caramel crème brulee.
Cost: $59 per person (not including tax or gratuity), wine pairings can be added on for an additional $20
Call for Reservations: 480.991.9000

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill
Where: 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
When: February 12th through February 14th
Menu/Details: Thirsty Lion will be offering a special menu throughout the holiday weekend for you and your sweetheart. Guests can choose from crab stuffed Atlantic salmon, oven roasted lamb shank or rock salt crusted prime rib.
Cost: Varies based on entree selection, but range from $21.95 to $29.95 (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.284.7292

True Food Kitchen
Where: 15191 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85254
When: February 13^th and February 14^th
Menu/Details: Watch out for one another’s health and heart at True Food Kitchen with a three-course prix fixe menu featuring flavor-forward, yet health-minded options like the Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Board, Edamame Dumplings and Moroccan Chicken. The prix fixe menu is offered during dinner only, alongside the regular dinner menu.
Cost: $25 per person, not including tax or gratuity
Call for Reservations: 480.265.4500

Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery
Where: 4321 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 11^th through the 14^th
Menu/Details: Forget the cliché Valentine’s Day rituals like red wine and boxed chocolate, and woo your loved one with a delicious meal paired with craft beer. In To start, duos can indulge in a shared appetizer like the Beer Battered Cheese Curds or Baked Spinach Dip. Next, each guest can choose a hearty entree like the Chimi-Turkey or Tap House White Pizza. Couples can swoon over a food-friendly ale like the Domaine DuPage or flirt over a frothy Cane and Ebel. To round out the meal, dates are invited to share a delicious dessert. celebration of this day of love,
Cost: $40 per couple (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.378.3001

Virtu
Where: 3701 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale 85251
When: February 14th
Menu/Details: This Valentine’s Day, heaps of chocolate give unique character to both sweet and savory dishes spanning Chef Gio Osso’s romantic dinner menu at his award-winning restaurant, Virtu.
“We’ve aimed to create a one-of-a-kind experience here in Arizona, and an amorous one at that,” said the chef. “Chocolate is my absolute favorite thing in the world, and I know I’m not the only one who feels that way.”
Adding chocolate to savory foods might seem provocative to some, but Osso delicately – and at times, decadently –  features the addictive aphrodisiac in dishes like seared scallops with saffron parsnip silk, sherry lardons, crispy Brussel petals, and marcona and white chocolate.
The delightfully indulgent menu begins with a champagne toast and amuse bouche of chocolate bites followed by the three-course dinner. After dessert, chocolate and sea salt-covered strawberries serve as mignardises to seal the deal.
Cost: $100 per person (not including tax or gratuity)
Call for Reservations: 480.946.3477

ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
Where: 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale
When: February 13^th and February 14^th
Menu/Details: This Valentine’s Day, ZuZu inside the iconic Hotel Valley Ho is offering twice the chance for romance, with a candle-lit dinner on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Order off the seasonal dinner menu or choose from Valentine’s specials including Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin with crispy blue crab, yukon gold mashed potatoes, local tuscan kale and yuzu hollandaise ($34); a Strawberry Trifle for Two with strawberry compote, vanilla sponge cake, crème anglaise, fresh berries and sweet cream ($12); and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004 Rosé Champagne for only $85. If brunch is more your speed, the Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with live music Sunday by Jim Lugo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, order off the seasonal menu or choose the Valentine’s special, a Southwest Benedict on jalapeño cornbread with spinach, poached eggs and smoked-chile hollandaise ($14).
Cost: Varies based on selections
Call for Reservations: 877.671.1770

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