Tampa Bay eateries have your Valentine's Day plans covered, whether you're looking for a dinner date spot or treating yourself.
All meals take place on Feb. 14 unless otherwise noted.
Bermudas Steak & Seafood Everything from artichoke hearts Françoise to heart-shaped cheese ravioli are on the dinner menu. $9-$45. Tradewinds Island Grand, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. 727-363-2258, tradewindsresort.com.
Boca Staying in to Netflix and chill? A to-go dinner for two saves the day. The deadline for orders is 5 p.m. Feb. 12, and they must be picked up at 6 p.m. Feb. 14. $60. Various locations, Tampa Bay. bocakbm.com.
Bon Appétit Restaurant Dance and dine in this popular landmark's Crystal Ballroom while enjoying views of St. Joseph Sound. Call or go online for reservations. $70. 5-10 p.m. 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin. 727-733-2151, bonappetitrestaurant.com.
Bulla Gastrobar There's no festive grub, but the Spanish-style tapas restaurant does offer a hibiscus mojito for a limited time (for every cocktail sold, $1 goes to the America Heart Association). Bonus: Parties of four or more receive a complimentary pitcher of sangria, so bring a group for Galentine's Day. $11. Feb. 11-17. 930 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-773-8626, bullagastrobar.com.
Café Dufrain Whisper sweet nothings to each other while sharing two whole Maine lobsters with wild mushroom risotto — and taking in the waterfront vista. $49. 707 Harbour Post Drive, Tampa. 813-275-9701, cafedufrain.com.
Caretta on the Gulf This fine-dining destination serves up seasonally inspired cuisine infused with South American and Caribbean influences. Sandpearl Resort, 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach. 727-441-2425, sandpearl.com.
Cask In addition to glasses of Champagne, couples enjoy a dinner of one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert. $45. 208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-251-0051, casksocial.com.
Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club Spoil someone — or yourself — with the four-course prix-fixe lineup. For an additional charge, you can even get a bottle of Henriot Champagne (plus flutes) and a half-dozen chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to your table. Reservations are recommended. $95. 5pm-1am. 2109 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 813-251-0022, cirostampa.com.
Columbia Restaurant The Spanish and Cuban food icon's Ybor City and Clearwater Beach locations serve a few featured dishes, including ostiones criollo and filete y mariscos. $8-$34. Various Locations, Tampa Bay. columbiarestaurant.com.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Splurge for the holiday with help from tournedos of filet and lobster, king crab-crusted Chilean sea bass (like, what?) and dark chocolate pot de crème. $11-$90. 4-10 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 866-388-4263, seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen Couples get one free glass of Champagne each when they spend V-Day at Doc B's. No minimum purchase required. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. International Plaza, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. #B-206, Tampa. 813-498-6200, docbsfreshkitchen.com.
Élevage Love is in the air thanks to the four-course tasting menu. $75. 5-10 p.m. 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-999-8700, elevagerestaurant.com.
Fresh Harvest This buffet's main attractions include tenderloin of beef with herb butter and bourbon demi, Creole mussels and corvina with papaya chutney. Oh, and bottomless Champs. $40. 4-9 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 866-388-4263, seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Giovanni's Fresh Italian Kitchen Go for dinner and nab a three-course spread. Reservations are required. $59-$99 per couple. Feb. 14-17. Vista Inn Lake Tarpon, 37611 U.S. Highway 19 N., Palm Harbor. 727-935-2106, giovannisfreshkitchen.com.
GrillSmith To celebrate the holiday, plates such as truffle butter filet and Grand Marnier crème brûlée are all you need. $7-$31. Feb. 11-17. Various locations, Tampa Bay. grillsmith.com.
Hard Rock Cafe Grilled filet mignon and lobster tail are front and center. $40. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 866-388-4263, seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Haven Your signif will appreciate the specially curated chef's menu at this sophisticated restaurant. An optional wine or whiskey pairing is available, too. Chef's menu: $75; pairings: $45. 4-10 p.m. 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa. 813-258-2233, haventampa.com.
HEW Parlor & Chophouse Plenty of dinner options line the bill of fare — among them olive oil-poached cobia and grilled pork loin. $56-$130. 5-10 p.m. Fenway Hotel, 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin. 727-683-5990, fenwayhotel.com.
The Left Bank Bistro The three-course meal delivers an amuse-bouche and a welcome cocktail called the French Kiss. Reservations are required. $60. 1225 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. 727-256-1691, theleftbankbistro.com.
Mise en Place Join chefs Marty Blitz and Tony Bruno at Evander Preston Gallery for a three-course experience billed as both "funky" and "delicious." Wine and beer are sold separately, and seating is limited. $99 per couple. 106 Eighth Ave., St. Pete Beach. 813-254-5373, miseonline.com.
Osteria Bar + Kitchen Seafood drives the offerings on Valentine's Eve and the big day. $10-$30. Feb. 13 & 14. 903 N. Franklin St., Tampa. 813-563-5000, osteriatampa.com.
Oxford Exchange Go for the Champagne tea featuring sweet and savory snacks like scones with sweet cream and house preserves. After all, who says you’re too old for a tea party? $36. 3-5 p.m. 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-253-0222, oxfordexchange.com.
The Oyster Bar Dinner for two showcases a quartet of courses like snow crab legs, gulf oysters and bourbon pecan pie. Reservations are encouraged. $118 per couple. 5 p.m.-midnight. 249 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-897-9728, oysterbarstpete.com.
Palm Court Italian Grill A dinner selection of antipasto, entrees and dessert. Dishes include pan-seared sea scallop and grilled domestic lamb. $10-$52. Tradewinds Island Grand, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. 727-363-2258, tradewindsresort.com.
Parkshore Grill Executive chef Tyson Grant's heart-y "Evening Trio for Two" is in the spotlight. Reservations are recommended. $125 per couple. 300 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-896-9463, parkshoregrill.com.
Paul's Landing Do movie night on the event lawn with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, along with seasonal, chef-curated cheese and charcuterie. The regular menu is available by request. Seating is limited, so call to secure a table. $150 per couple. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-824-8007, paulslandingstpete.com.
The Rez Grill Cocoa nib-crusted filet mignon and Valrhona chocolate cake are on special. $14-$75. 4-10 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-8120, seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Rococo Steak Watermelon salad, house-cured salmon Benedict, avocado toast and goat cheese pie are part of executive chef Jordan Buendia's brunch lineup. Cheers to V-Day a little early. Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 655 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 727-822-0999, rococosteak.com.
Roy's This four-course menu offers entrees like the "Surf & Turf & Surf," aka butter-roasted Maine lobster tail, filet mignon and jump lump crab cake. $65-$89. Feb. 14-17. 4342 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-873-7697, roysrestaurant.com.
RumFish Grill After a dip at the beach, choose between crab-stuffed Maine lobster or seared Chilean sea bass. Guy Harvey Outpost, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-329-1428, rumfishgrill.com.
Sea-Guini Beachside sights and holiday delights are sure to turn up the romance. $9-$50. Opal Sands Resort, 430 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. 727-450-6236, seaguini.com.
Steelbach Couples score an array of dishes, including appetizers and entrees, to share with one another. $130 per couple. Armature Works, 1902 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 813-693-5478, steelbach.com.
The Pearl Expect to chow down on a special menu from chef-owner Karim Chiadmi. Call for reservations. $10-$58. 4-10 p.m. 163 107th Ave., Treasure Island. 727-360-9151, thepearlfinedining.com.
Watervüe Grille The New American restaurant's tomahawk ribeye with steakhouse baked potato and grilled jumbo asparagus is a fine way to profess your love. $59. 700 Harbour Post Drive, Tampa. 813-642-7980, watervuegrille.com.
WTR Pool & Grill A three-course, prix-fixe spread presented in a laid-back setting that overlooks Old Tampa Bay. $36. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas, 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa. 813-281-0566, wtrpool.com.
This article appears in Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2019.