Still in need of some last-minute and romantic Valentine’s Day plans? It’s okay that you’re a little late on reserving the perfect night out (just don’t tell your lover that…). Below is a list of the various restaurants that may be of interest to you. Each location offers specials ranging from set Valentine’s Day menus to certain wine selections. Tucson Foodie has compiled the list, now all you have to do is call (but hurry)!
1. Agustín Kitchen
Chef Ryan Clark is offering a special 6 course Valentine’s Day Menu including a Moet e Chandon champagne toast for $85 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Dinner service from 4:30 to 10:30-pm. Reservations are recommended.
100 S. Avenida del Convento Suite #150 Tucson, AZ 85745
520-398-5382
www.agustinkitchen.com
2. Bluefin Seafood Bistro
For Valentine’s Day, Bluefin will offer an a la carte menu featuring guest favorites as well as select holiday specials ranging in price from $21 to $34. Service is from 5-10pm.. Details available on the website. Reservations are recommended.
7053 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 531-8500
www.bluefintucson.com
3. Cup Café at Hotel Congress
Indulge in a romantic dinner and enjoy a Chili Chocolate Martini, attend the 7pm or 10pm concert with Dusty Chaps, have a couple drinks, and then stay the night upstairs. Cup Café is your one stop Valentine’s Day shop. Limited to patio seating at this time.
311 E. Congress St. Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-8848
http://hotelcongress.com/
4. Core Kitchen & Wine Bar at Ritz Carlton
Dinner specials are fully booked, but you can still indulge in Core’s Luxury Dessert Lounge from 6pm-10pm including chocolate sculptures, ice-cream dipping bar, etc. No reservation needed, first-come, first-served basis. $25/ person.
15000 N. Secret Springs Dr. Marana, AZ
(520) 572-3000
www.ritzcarlton.com
Seared Scallop at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar
5. El Charro Café
Offer includes their regular full menu in addition to a $10 Canyon Road Bottle of Wine and $6 chocolate dessert tamale with cherries. Reservations for Valentine’s night before 5pm or after 8pm. Walk-ins are welcome in between.
311 N. Court Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 622-1922
http://www.elcharrocafe.com
6. Dakota Café & Catering
Dakota Café will be open on Valentine’s Day with a limited menu featuring a special Dinner for Two that includes an appetizer, two entrees, a dessert and champagne toasts for $75 (tax and gratuity not included). Dakota is open from 11am to 10pm. Reservations are recommended.
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-7188
http://www.dakotacafetucson.com
7. Dowtown Kitchen & Cocktails
Special includes three course menu + dessert. Three Courses $50/ person, Four Courses $65/ person (tax and gratuity not included).
135 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7700
Downtown Kitchen Valentine’s Menu
8. Ghini’s French Caffe
Chef Satta has some wonderful menus planned for Valentine’s Day for both lunch and dinner. In addition to the “Aphrodisiac Lunch-for-two” for $25/couple from 11am to 2pm . Ghini’s will be open for dinner for the holiday featuring a special three course prix fixe dinner including a glass of wine for $45 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Dinner will be served beginning at 4pm. Reservations are suggested.
1803 E. Prince Road Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9095
www.GhinisCafe.com
9. Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro will be serving a variety of Valentine’s inspired, gluten-free sweet treats for your loved ones, including Chocolate Dipped Berries, Cupcakes, Fancy Cookies, Cakes serving from 2-12 people, all beautifully decorated. The price range is from $3-$45. Special orders are welcome and goodies will be available for several days before the actual holiday. Hours are from 7am-3pm on Valentine’s Day.
5845 N. Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-9000
www.gourmetgirlsglutenfree.com
10. GOLD at Westward Look Resort
Preset menu in GOLD for both Friday & Saturday. Includes a three course menu at $59/ person (tax & gratuity not included). Some dinner menu items will include Crab Cakes, Stuffed Artichokes, Pan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut, and more. Reservations recommended. Also included is a lunch special at $25/ person.
245 E. Ina Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 917-2938
http://westwardlook.com/
11. Jonathan’s Cork
Serving the regular dinner menu along with Valentine’s Day specials including Wild Boar Posole, Sautéed Sea Bass with Red Chili Crab cream sauce, and a Surf and Turf range in price from $22-$44 (tax and gratuity not included). Bar opens at 3pm, Dinner service begins at 5pm. Reservations are recommended.
6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 296-1631
www.jonathanscork.com
12. Kingfisher Bar & Grill
Kingfisher will offer an a la carte menu featuring guest favorites as well as select holiday specials ranging in price from $21 to $34. Service is from 5-10pm. Details available on the website. Reservations are recommended.
2564 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 323-7739
www.kingfishertucson.com
13. La Fuente Restaurant
Serving from the regular dinner menu with live mariachi entertainment (from 6:30 to 9:30pm). Dinner seatings are 6, 6:30 and 8pm. Reservations and walk-ins welcome.
1749 N. Oracle Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 623-8659
www.lafuenterestaurant.com
14. Magpie’s Gourmet Pizza
All three Magpie locations will offer heart shaped pizzas for Valentine’s day. Pre-orders are highly encouraged (10% off if placed by 2/13 to qualify).
Orange Grove & Oracle Phone: (520) 297-2712
4th Ave. & 5th St. Phone: (520) 628-1661
Broadway & Houghton Phone: (520) 751-9949
www.magpiespizza.com
15. Maynards Market
Offering a three course menu with items such as Northwest Oysters, Black Truffle Risotto, and Old World Chocolate Mousse. Price is $70/ person; $90 with wine (tax and gratuity additional). Call for a reservation, for a night of cuisine that is sure to delight.
400 N. Toole Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 545-0577
http://maynardstucson.com/
16. Noble Hops Craft Beer + Fine Fare
Valentine’s Day offerings (Grilled steak medallions with crab stuffed shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and a peppercorn demi-sauce for $24; Chocolate dipped strawberries for 2 with white chocolate and Chantilly cream for $6 as well as 1/2 off select wine bottles and $5 white and red homemade sangria), will be available in addition to the full, regular menu from Thursday, Feb. 13th, thru Saturday the 15th. Serving from 11am-10pm for dinner. Small plates and drinks available late night. No reservations.
1335 W. Lambert Lane Oro Valley, AZ 85737
(520) 797-4677
http://noblehopspub.com
17. NOX Kitchen & Cocktails
This newly-opened restaurant will feature their original menu made up of Traditional American, Asian, and Latin flavors. Enjoy their Chilean Sea Bass or one of their many assortments of Taco creations.
6370 N. Campbell Ave. #160 Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-5849
http://noxtucson.com/
Mussels at NOX
18. Pastiche Modern Eatery
In addition to their regular dinner menu, Pastiche is offering a special three-course menu for $35/ person (tax and gratuity not included) from Thursday, Feb. 13 thru Sunday, Feb. 16. Hours are Monday – Friday, 11:30am-10pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 4:30pm-10pm. Reservations are recommended.
3025 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-3333
http://www.pasticheme.com
19. The Parish
The Parish will feature the Bar Tour for Valentine’s Day. Beginning at 5pm, guests can take the tour for “A Night of Timeless & Vintage Cocktails” for $25/ person, order dinner a la carte from a special limited dinner menu and enjoy live music until 2am. Reservations are recommended.
6453 N. Oracle Tucson, AZ 85704
520-797-1233
www.theparishtucson.com
20. Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
Chef Massimo Tenino will offer a three course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day that includes a glass of sparkling Prosecco. Cost is $65/ person (tax and gratuity not included). Serving dinner from 3pm to 11pm. Reservations are recommended.
2890 E. Skyline Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 531-1913
www.tavolinoristorante.com
Bruschetta al Pomodoro at Tavolino
21. Vero Amore (Swan & Fort Lowell)
Vero Amore’s Valentine’s Day offerings (Grilled steak medallions with crab stuffed shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and a peppercorn demi sauce for $24; Chocolate dipped strawberries for 2 with white chocolate and Chantilly cream for $6 as well as 1/2 off select wine bottles and $5 white and red homemade sangria), will be available in addition to the full, regular menu from Thursday, February 13th, thru Saturday the15th. Serving from 11am-10pm at the Swan and Ft Lowell location and from 11am-9pm on the 13th and until 10pm on the 14th and 15th at the Dove Mountain location. No reservations.
2990 N. Swan Road Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 325-4122
www.veroamorepizza.com
22. Vero Amore (Dove Mountain)
(Features same specials as above)
12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 579-2292
www.veroamorepizza.com
23. North Italia
Three-course prix-fixe menu including short ribs or kale salad for starters, spicy shrimp pasta or beef filet among entrees. 4pm-11 p.m. $55.
2995 E. Skyline Dr. Tucson, AZ
(520) 299-1600
North Italia
24. Wildflower
Three-course prix-fixe menu including burrata mozzarella and black mussels for starters, short rib ravioli and spanish paella among entrees. $45/ person 4pm – 5pm, $55/ person 5pm – close.
7037 N Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ
(520) 219-4230
Wildflower Website
25. Union Public House
Offering a four-course Valentine’s Day menu including items such as beet carpaccio, choice of mixed greens, rack of lamb, and more; $70/ couple (tax and gratuity not included).
4340 N. Campbell Ave. St. 103 Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 329-8575
www.uniontucson.com
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