The Best Valentine's Day Dinners in Los Angeles

Valentine’s Day is next week, and if you're planning a romantic night out, a special dinner is always a great choice. If you’ll be in Los Angeles on February 14, we’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants offering unforgettable dining experiences. From four-course meals to plant-based options, and locations spanning from Beverly Hills to Studio City, book your reservation now before spots fill up.

The Hideaway

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Location: Beverly Hills

Price: $150 per person

For an upscale taste of Mexico, The Hideaway is offering a three-course meal in a cozy, romantic setting. Highlights include:

• Tableside Caesar salad for two
• Filet mignon (optional lobster tail add-on for $25)
• Maine Lobster Thermidor
• A selection of decadent desserts

With its warm fireplace and elegant ambiance, The Hideaway sets the perfect mood for a memorable evening. Reservations can be made here.  

Gracias Madre (Plant Based)

Location: 8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

For a plant-based take on romance, Gracias Madre is serving a five-course, Mexican-inspired meal à la carte. Notable dishes include:

• Huitlacoche mushroom soup ($11)
• Agave roasted beet salad ($17)
• Crispy chipotle camarones ($18)
• Pastel Azteca con mole ($23)

The restaurant’s lush outdoor patio makes for a dreamy Valentine’s Day setting. Make a reservation here. 

Perch LA

Location: Downtown Los Angeles

Price: $135 per person (+ 20% gratuity and tax)

Reservation Required: Pre-paid deposit of $354.78 (covers two guests) make one here. 

If you have some money to splurge, Perch is offering a four-course prix fixe dinner for Valentine’s Day, featuring elegant French-inspired dishes with stunning rooftop views. 

First Course – For the Table

Chef’s Selection of Fromage & Charcuterie with sour cherry mustard, dried fruits, and nuts

Second Course – Choice of:

• Ahi Tuna Tartare 
• Maryland Blue Crab Cake 
• Butternut Squash Soup 
• Warm Goat Cheese Salad 

Third Course – Choice of:

• Filet Mignon
• Jidori Chicken 
• Chilean Seabass 
• Braised Lamb Shank 

Dessert – Choice of:

• White Chocolate Bread Pudding 
• Carrot Cake 

Firefly

Location: Studio City

Price: $150 per person

Firefly is consistently ranked as one of LA’s most romantic spots, thanks to its twinkling patio and intimate vibe. The Valentine’s Day menu includes:

• An amuse-bouche of chilled Dungeness crab salad
• A selection of appetizers
• Entrées
• Desserts

Four seating times are available: 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM, and 10 PM. Reservations are recommended, make one here.

asterid by Ray Garcia

Location: Downtown LA

Price: $95 per person

For a bold, flavor-forward experience, asterid is offering a menu featuring:

Dungeness crab

Kanpachi Crudo

Short rib pot roast

Enhance your meal with a half-dozen oysters or Valrhona chocolate mousse for dessert.

Chao Krung Thai

Location: 111 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Price: $75 per person (four-course menu), optional $30 wine pairing

​Hours: February 14 from 4:30 to 10 PM

One of LA’s oldest Thai restaurants, Chao Krung, has been a staple since 1969. This Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a standout menu featuring:

• Red duck curry with pineapple
• Sweet pork belly and pork shoulder curry

Make your reservation here.

Carmel

Location: Melrose

For a lively alternative to a traditional dinner, Carmel is hosting a Valentine’s Day party at 8 PM featuring:

• Live music
• A surprise menu from Chef Asaf Maoz

Recently named one of Los Angeles magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Carmel blends Mediterranean flavors with modern touches, inspired by Tel Aviv’s vibrant energy. Reservations can be made here.  

Osteria Mamma

Location: 5732 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

For an authentic Italian date night, Osteria Mamma offers a romantic dinner with Special Valentine’s Day dishes including:

• Cuoricini della mamma – heart-shaped lobster-filled ravioli in a creamy sauce
• Cacio e pepe with fresh black truffle
  
  

Make a reservation here.