Valentine's Day Round Up

From special menus at top restaurants to a night of dancing in a historic aircraft carrier, here's more romantic ideas than you can possibly fit into one Valentine's Day.

It’s safe to say that you’ve been living under a rock if you haven’t noticed the oceans of pink and red at the drugstore or the increasing number of heart shaped cupcakes at your local bakery that signify Valentines Day is fast approaching. With the holidays so recently behind us, it’s hard to believe that February is already here, and your calendar might not believe it either. If your February 14th is still TBA, don’t panic. From extravagant to mellow, we've got a host of V-Day activities for you. And from romantic prix fixe menus to a singles night out with Tequila, Diablo has rounded up a great list of local restaurants offering special menus for the special day. But call soon, because reservations are filling up fast!

 

Activities

An Evening with Emily Dickinson- The Belle of Amherst
Where: Heritage Center
When: Feb. 14 7 PM & Feb. 15 3 PM
Price: $5-$10
What’s to Love: Gwyneth Richards, Bay Area theater actress, plays the witty, charming Emily Dickinson.
(925) 556-4500
ci.dublin.ca.us

Attitude Aviation
Where: Livermore Municipal Airport
When: as scheduled
Price: $395 for two
What’s to love: a customizable hour-long flights in Waco biplanes (think open cockpit crop-dusters)
(925) 456-2276
attitudeaviation.com

Bill Cosby at the Paramount Theatre
Where: Oakland
When: 8:30 PM
Price: $43.50 - $53.50
What’s to love: the unique humor and wit of a comic legend
(510) 465-6400
paramounttheatre.com/

Chabot Space and Science Center
Where: Oakland
When: as scheduled
Price: $80-$85
What’s to love: A simulated space mission to Mar for couples
(510) 336-7300
chabotspace.org

Defending the Caveman
Where: Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, San Ramon
When: Feb 13-14 Fri. 8PM, Sat. 5 & 8 PM
Price: $49
What’s to Love: The hilarious solo play discusses how men and women relate to one another.
(925) 973-ARTS
ci.san-ramon.ca.us/Parks/theater/default.htm

Hearts Gathering: Poetry, Laureates, and Music for Valentines Day
Where: King Middle School Auditorium
When: 8 PM
Price: $15 online/$20 at door
What’s to Love: Features California Poet Laureate Carol Muske-Dukes and former California Poet Laureate Al Young. It benefits KPFA Radio and supports the diversity of love.
(510) 848-6767 ext 612
kpfa.org/events

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Where: downtown Livermore
When: upon reservation
Price: $60.00 per couple
What’s to love: Your 20 minute ride includes a box of See's chocolates, a red rose and a split of sparkling wine
(925) 373-1795
livermoredowntown.com/events/event_pg/horse_carriage/

I (heart) Downtown Martinez Wine Stroll
Where: Martinez downtown
When: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Price: $15 each in advance $20 at the event
What’s to love: A walk and wine tasting against the back drop of Martinez’ downtown area.
(925) 228-3577
mainstreetmartinez.org/php/events.php

Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Where: Walnut Creek
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: $7
What’s to love: A family-friendly view on animal relationships
(925) 935-1978
wildlife-museum.org/

Livermore-Amador Symphony Presents “Winter Landscape, Summer Romance”
Where: Bankhead Theater, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
When: 8 PM
Price: $20-$28
What’s to Love: Mendelssohn “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and solos by the winners of the 2008-2009 Competition of Young Musicians.
(925) 373-6800
bankheadtheater.org

Pleasanton's Rose Hotel Romance Package
Where: Pleasanton
When: upon reservation
Price: $305/night
What’s to love: A package that includes chocolates, a bouquet of roses, champagne, free breakfast, and a private whirlpool tub
(925) 846-8802
rosehotel.net

San Francisco’s Chocolate Tours for Lovers
Where: San Francisco
When: as scheduled
Price: $150
What’s to love: A designer chocolate heart t-shirt, two “Chocolove” bars, and a bottle of port, in addition to the stops at seven chocolate boutiques during the three-hour downtown walking tour
(415) 312-1119
gourmetwalks.com

USS Hornet Museum Dance
Where: Alameda
When: 8:00 PM – Midnight
Cost: $40-$55
Cuisine: Barbecue Tri-Tip or Smoked Turkey
What’s to love: A big band dancing on a piece of floating Americana
(510) 521-8448, *282
uss-hornet.org/dance/

Valentine’s Day Ball
Where: Patrick David’s Event Center
When: Feb. 13 6:30 PM- 11 PM
Price: General $95 per person, VIP $150 per person
What’s to Love: Features a 3 course seated dinner with dancing to R&B and classic Motown.
(925) 855-4688
patrickdavids.com

Valentines Day Dinner Cruise
Where: Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
When: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: $50
What’s to love: Roses, music, and dancing on a two deck, riverboat styled vessel
(877) 499-4229
celebrationsonthebay.com/Public_Cruises/

 

Dinner

Amarone’s Special Valentines Day Menu
Where: Pleasanton
Cuisine: Italian
What’s to love: An a la carte menu, featuring an appetizer and dessert a couple can share.
(925) 270-0500
amaronepleasanton.com

Barbara Llewellyn Catering & Event Planning
Where: Oakland
Cuisine:
What’s to Love:  No Reservations!  You can pick up your dinner or have it delivered to your door for a romantic night in.
(510) 832-1967
barbarallewellyn.com

Bay Wolf
Where: Oakland
Cuisine: New American
What’s to Love: 3 courses for $68 per person
(510) 655-6004
baywolf.com

Camino
Where: Oakland
Cuisine: New American
What’s to Love: A Special 4 course menu for 2 at $140 per person with vegetarian options available. Optional wine pairings also available.
(510) 547-5035
caminorestaurant.com

Corso Trattoria
Where: Berkeley
Cuisine: Italian
What’s to love: A special menu that includes house-made burratta, venison carpaccio, porcini-crusted halibut, and tiramisu.
(510) 704-8004
trattoriacorso.com

Forbes Mill Steakhouse
Where: Danville
Cuisine: Steak/American
What’s to love: A selection of special Valentines Entrees
(925) 552-0505
forbesmillsteakhouse.com

Garibaldi’s On College
Where: Oakland
Cuisine: Mediterranean
What’s to Love: a 3 course prix fixe menu for $60 per person
(510) 595-4000
garibaldis-eastbay.com

Havana
Where: Walnut Creek
Cuisine: Latin American, Cuban
What’s to love: a special valentines themed menu – all walk-ins- if you didn’t make a reservation anywhere, you’re in luck!
(925) 939-4555
havanarestaurant.net

Incontro Ristorante
Where: San Ramon
Cuisine: Italian
What’s to love: An authentic Italian prix fixe 3 course menu for $65 per person.
(925) 820-6969
incontrosanramon.com

Marcello’s Restaurant
Where: Danville
Cuisine: Italian
What’s to love: A special Valentines Day a la carte dinner featuring all the classics: roses, champagne and even heart-shaped ravioli
(925) 838-8144
marcellosofdanville.com

Maria Maria La Cantina
Where: Walnut Creek
Cuisine: Mexican
What’s to love: a special prix fixe menu for couples at $60 per person…including margaritas.
(925) 946-1010
mariamariarestaurants.com

The Peasant and The Pear
Where: Danville
Cuisine: New American
What’s to Love: Special Valentines themed dinners – not just on Valentines day. February 12th, 13th and 15th
(925) 820-6611
thepeasantandthepear.com

Simply Fondue
Where: Livermore
Cuisine: Fondue!
What’s to Love: Child friendly romantic dinners. A special prix fixe 4 course menu at $59 per person, and $14 per child under 10. Order the “Cupid Package” and receive a long stemmed rose, framed photo and special gift at $69 per person and $14 per child under 10.
(925) 443-6638
SimplyFondueLivermore.com

Stacey’s at Waterford
Where: Dublin
Cuisine: New American
What’s to Love: a 5 course Valentines Day Meal at $70 per person: Wine, dine and dance the night away! Come for dinner and stay for dancing with a live DJ from 10pm-1am
(925) 551-8325
staceysatwaterford.com

Tres Agaves
Where: San Francisco
Cuisine: Mexican
What’s to Love: Come Celebrate Valentines Day the Single Way with T&A! In case you’re wondering…T&A stands for Tequila and Appetizers. All evening, enjoy discounted appetizers and of course, tequila.
(415) 227-0500
tresagaves.com

Uncle Yu’s
Where: Livermore
Cuisine: Chinese
What’s to love: Two different special prix fixe course menus. 3 courses for $35 per person and a 4 course at $95 per person including wine.
(925) 283-1688
uncleyu.com

Walnut Creek Yacht Club
Where: Walnut Creek
Cuisine: Seafood
What’s to love: a special menu for two at only $100 per couple, Walnut Creek’s Yacht Club menu includes Amuse Bouche, A Surf and Turf Entrée, and a Dessert called Love Potion #09214 (get it?)
(925) 944-3474
walnutcreekyachtclub.com

Yankee Pier
Where: Lafayette
Cuisine: Seafood
What’s to love: a special menu featuring handpicked Dungeness crab
(925) 283-4100
yankeepier.com

 

  

Posted at 01:58 PM in Best Of Editor Picks | Permalink