This Valentine’s Day, savor every moment with lavish dinners, entrees meant for two and luscious desserts. Check restaurants’ websites for updates.
Collier County
BALEEN at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort: Beachfront dining at BALEEN is one of Naples’ classic romantic experiences. Splurge on one of the Valentine’s Day packages (from $800) that set up private tables directly on the beach with romantic lighting and strewn rose petals. The multi-course menus feature luxe ingredients, like lobster and USDA Prime Black Angus beef, with accompanying wine pairings. Reservations required. See More
Bicyclette Cookshop: Share light bites with your favorite dining companion. Recent James Beard Foundation Award Emerging Chef semifinalist Kayla Pfeiffer stacks her menu with creative plates, like yakitori octopus, duck ravioli, Korean short ribs and quail cordon bleu. For dessert, pre-order the croquembouche for two, a tower of profiteroles with strawberry, chocolate and lemon fillings. Reservations recommended. See More
Blue Provence: Indulge in a three-course, prix-fixe lunch or dinner menu for $90 per person. The French selections include sea scallops on the half shell, roasted quail with chestnut-truffle stuffing and ginger-lime chocolate mousse. Reservations required. See More
The District/Staff Only: Celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13 with $10 strawberry and cream cocktails. The lounge and speakeasy raise a glass to ladies with complimentary bubbly upon arrival and 25% off drinks for the rest of the night. See More
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: From February 13 to 17, Fleming’s offers a three-course, surf-and-turf special. Solo diners feast on filet mignon and lobster ($106), while couples can opt to split a chateaubriand and lobster tail ($220). Reservations required. See More
The French Brasserie: Cozy up in a banquette for a three-course dinner, starting at $85 per person. Luxe upgrades abound, including optional caviar service and richly marbled Australian Wagyu. See More
Hogfish Harry’s: Seafood is the love language at Hogfish Harry’s, where the menu features specials like fried North Atlantic oysters and Nova Scotia halibut with roasted butternut squash risotto. Reservations required. See More
LoLa 41: On February 14 and 15, the Old Naples restaurant offers themed specials, including blushing, strawberry-infused cocktails and sashimi roses. Reservations required. See More
Old Vines at Mercato: Enchantment is the buzzword for the evening’s four-course prix-fixe. The $110 per person menu (add optional wine pairings for $60) features luxe choices like fresh oysters, petit filet mignon with roasted garlic demi-glace and hazelnut-molasses bread pudding. Reservations required. See More
Osteria Tulia: Splurge on extras, like fresh pastas and shaved Alba white truffle, to upgrade the decadence of chef Vincenzo Betulia’s three-course, $115 prix-fixe Italian menu. Reservations required. See More
The Oyster Society: Wild-caught shrimp cocktail, lobster and king crab salad, and wild mushroom risotto are among the delicious bites on this Marco Island favorite’s four-course menu ($125 per person), set to the tune of live music. Reservations suggested. See More
Rebecca's: It’s dinner for two ($165 per couple) at this stylish Bayshore Arts District restaurant, with Florida citrus salad, a 32-ounce rib-eye and raspberry cheesecake bars. See More
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples: Formal dining room The Grill offers an elegant, three-course menu ($109) of fresh seafood and dry-aged steaks for two. Executive pastry chef Lerome Campbell flirts with chocolate and strawberries for his signature Valentine’s Day dessert, offered exclusively at the resort’s sultry sushi bar, Dusk, and chic Middle Eastern eatery, Sofra. Reservations required. See More
Sails Restaurant: The bottomless Champagne brunch at Sails is one of Naples’ most decadent celebratory experiences. Typically only offered on weekends, the restaurant opens its door for a special Valentine’s Day edition ($129 per person), featuring a selection of dishes inspired by the holiday. Reservations required. See More
Sale e Pepe: Feast on elegant Italian fare with this four-course menu ($250 per person), including Maine lobster pasta, grass-fed beef tournedos with foie gras, and gilded chocolate profiteroles. See More
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar: From February 12 to 16, the Third Street South restaurant runs Valentine’s specials, like oysters garnished with cucumber granita, morel mushroom ravioli and tres leches cake with balsamic strawberries. Reservations recommended. See More
Truluck’s: Sinners & Saints is the theme of the Valentine’s Day celebration, which stretches from February 10 to 16. The special menu features dishes like lobster tempura, Ora King salmon and Wagyu strip steak. See More
Waxin’s: The newly opened Naples location of the Palm Beach-based Swedish-American restaurant brings Scandi flair to its Valentine's menu, featuring mains like black truffle linguine and Swedish meatballs with pickled cucumbers. Reservations required. See More
Lee County
Angelina's Ristorante: Experience a five-course menu as part of the monthly wine dinner series for February paired with Robert Biale Vineyards wines on February 12. $199 per person. Reservations required. See More
Blanc: Playful presentations make for a whimsical Valentine’s Day dining experience at this Fort Myers favorite, where the menu mixes signature dishes, like the ahi tuna cones, with specials, such as honey-roasted half duck. See More
Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro/The Westin Cape Coral at Marina Village: Enjoy a three-course menu ($65 per person) throughout the weekend, featuring dishes like Florida blue crab chowder, seared duck breast and herbed wild mushroom farro risotto, capped with a trio of desserts. See More
Norman Love Confections: The annual, limited-edition flavors are a Valentine’s Day tradition for Southwest Floridians. This year’s collection includes passionfruit, smoked sea salt and lavender-rose pieces. See More
Point Ybel Brewing Co.: The annual Hearts & Hops event returns, pairing Norman Love chocolates with the Fort Myers brewery’s craft beers for $25 per person. Limited tickets available. See More
The Silver King Ocean Brasserie: Luminary Hotel & Co.’s signature restaurant offers a three-course prix-fixe menu, starting at $60 per person. Choose from elegant fare like lemongrass-scented crab cakes, pan-roasted duck breast and pineapple tarte tatin. Reservations required. See More
The Veranda: Old World service and atmosphere set the tone for a romantic evening. Relish in a three-course meal ($100 per person, add $35 for optional wine pairings) of fine-dining standards, like lobster bisque, New Zealand lamb with merlot sauce and key lime pie. Reservations required. See More
Charlotte County
Sunseeker Resort: Italian coastal restaurant Stretto and modern steakhouse Maury’s offer special Valentine’s day menus. See More