Valentine’s Day Weekend Brings Events, Getaways and Loads of Special Menus for All to Enjoy
EVENTS:
Meow Wolf: GRAFFITI with GONZO247 | Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14–Hosted by artist GONZO247, this ticketed 90-minute experience invites guests into a hands-on creative workshop led by Meow Wolf’s artist liaison GONZO247, featuring drinks and light bites included with tickets. Luci Live at Meow Wolf Houston | Saturday, February 14–Luci headlines a late-night Valentine’s performance inside Theta Theater, joined by Houston artists Bürtde and Neotrik. The night blends electronic and alt-pop sound with a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere built for dancing and staying late.
GETAWAY:
Hotel Lucine: Hotel Lucine also offers a range of packages for those looking to upgrade their experience, including the Balcony Dinner Package, which includes a chef-curated dinner served on one’s private balcony complete with a glass of champagne or bottle of wine, and their newest Dog Days Package for all visiting pet parents, complete with a discounted pet fee, a branded Lucine bowl for mealtime, a matching bag dispenser for your walks, and a few treats to keep tails wagging. Overnight stays can be booked HERE. In addition to the regular menu, Hotel Lucine’s on-site restaurant The Fancy will offer off-menu Valentine’s Day Specials all day on Saturday, Feb. 14. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lucine.
Ruby Hotel & Bar: Available exclusively for Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, the Valentine’s Package (additional $125) transforms guest rooms into a romantic retreat. The package includes champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, shower steamers, silk rose petals on the bed, a red rose, and a playful love coupon—perfect for an unforgettable Valentine’s escape. Photo: MikaylaCPhotos
RESTAURANTS:
Aiko: Aiko will offer a Valentine’s Day Omakase from February 9–18. Priced at $150 per person for dinner, the 13-course, chef-curated experience highlights seasonal offerings such as an Oyster Duo, Bluefin Tuna (Akami, Chutoro, and Otoro), Wagyu Fat Rice, and concludes with a Sakura Black Forest Cake. A special lunch pricing of $125 per person will be available on select dates.
Bar Doko: For Valentine’s weekend, Bar Doko will offer His & Her specialty cocktails paired with Chef Emily’s chocolate-covered strawberries, available à la carte or as a pairing.
Best Regards: Best Regards’ mixology team is debuting four limited-time cocktails inspired by love, power, and late-night confessions, alongside themed events designed for singles, couples, and everyone in between. Try the Queen of Hearts, The Boardroom, The Bedroom, and the Pillow Talk Martini. Photo courtesy of Best Regards.
Brennan’s of Houston: Celebrate with a three-course, prix-fixe menu and Brennan’s world-class service and ambiance. Menu available Friday, Feb. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m., priced at $89 per person +TT. Also available is a $94 Valentine’s Day Special featuring Snapping Turtle Soup, Strawberry Salad, choice of Prime Rib or Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, and Molten Chocolate Souffle. Full menu here. No à la carte menu available. Call 713-522-9711 for reservations.
Botonica is turning up the romance with its first-ever Valentine’s Day pop-up, L’amour Noir, running from February 6-21. Inspired by the amorous world of Moulin Rouge, the immersive after-dark experience takes over Botonica’s intimate upstairs bar, pairing sultry performance art with cocktails crafted to match the mood. With programming varying each night from Tarot & Tini’s, burlesque performances, live music, and cabaret-style shows. Guests can sip themed cocktails while indulging in fresh oysters, caviar service, and decadent desserts. All performances are ticketed, with reservations encouraged for non-ticketed live music nights.
Brasserie 19: Set the scene for Valentine’s Day with romantic plates and celebratory pours served throughout brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can expect the restaurant’s signature French brasserie favorites in an elegant, date-night-ready atmosphere.
Chubbies is skipping the prix-fixe menus and keeping things casual this Valentine’s Day with their Share-a-Pair special, available on February 14th only. Designed for two, the $20 deal includes two Chubbies sliders, two Sweethearts, a large order of “Halfsies” (half fries, half onion rings), and two drinks– making it an easy, budget-friendly way to celebrate with your favorite person. Photo: POP Studios PR
Dandelion Cafe is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a lineup of sweet, limited-time features and all-month treats perfect for sharing. Available February 9-15 only, guests can indulge in the Strawberry Chocolate Pancake– an ooey, gooey stack made for the holiday– along with the Sweetheart Latte, crafted with mocha, strawberry jam, and steamed milk. Throughout the entire month of February, Dandelion Cafe will also offer festive Valentine’s Day cookies in playful designs like lips and candy hearts, plus the Honey Rose Latte. Photo: POP Studios PR
Doko: Doko will offer a special Valentine’s Week Omakase menu from February 11–18, available for dinner only. Priced at $125 per person, the multi-course experience is designed as an intimate, chef-driven tasting, offered alongside Doko’s regular menu.
Duck N Bao: Available Valentine’s Day only, Duck N Bao will offer fresh twin lobster tails for $29.99 with the purchase of any entree. Served family-style,the lobster is prepared salt-and-pepper style or house-spicy stir-fried. Looking to go luxe? Upgrade to stir-fried lobster with shaved truffle sauce for +10. Dine-in only. Limit one per table. Photo by Sabrina Miskelly
Gaspachos is offering a fun, laid-back alternative to traditional Valentine’s plans. Join the fun continues on Saturday, February 14, at 7 p.m. with a free Valentine’s Day movie night showing The Notebook, creating a relaxed, low-pressure way to celebrate. Photo: Gaspachos
Haywire: Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15; all day–Haywire is celebrating Valentine’s Weekend with a special three-course featured menu crafted for two. Priced at $120 per couple, the experience begins with a jumbo lump crab cake, followed by a surf & turf entrée featuring a sliced 12 oz. filet with smoked tallow butter and grilled jumbo Gulf shrimp. The meal ends with red velvet cake served with Mexican vanilla bean ice cream. Visit haywirerestaurant.com to reserve your table. Photo courtesy of Haywire.
Handies Douzo: Handies Douzo is celebrating Valentine’s Day with the Ichijiku Hamachi, a special crudo available February 9–15. The dish features hamachi paired with fig, yuzu kosho, fish sauce, red onion, and mint. To complement the offering, all locations will feature a Valentine’s Day sparkling sake special, priced at $18.
Himari: Himari is debuting a limited-time Sakura Black Forest Cake, available February 9–15. The dessert features layers of rich chocolate cake, cherry and sakura mousse, fresh cherries, sakura jellies, cherry coulis, and dark chocolate soil.
Kokoro Handroll Bar: From February 9–15, Kokoro Handroll Bar will present a Valentine’s Day Omakase, a 12-course, chef-curated experience priced at $175 per person. The limited-time menu showcases seasonal highlights designed to create a thoughtful and memorable dining journey.
Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori: From February 11–15, 2026, Kokoro Downtown will feature a Valentine’s Special for Two, available for $95—perfect for sharing and celebrating.
The Marigold Club: For Valentine’s Day, couples can reserve a table for a three-course prix fixe dinner on Friday, Feb. 13, or Saturday, Feb. 14. The menu features specialty and seasonal dishes alongside selections from The Marigold Club’s raw bar. Guests can pre-order champagne to elevate their experience. The Marigold Club will also offer its traditional Saturday brunch on Valentine’s Day. Tickets for the Valentine’s Day prix fixe are $175 per person, and reservations can be made via this link. Preview the menu here.
Mexican Sugar: Mexican Sugar is celebrating Valentine’s Weekend with a three-course menu starting with shrimp and mango aguachile, followed by a surf and turf main course featuring Wagyu NY strip and scallops paired with mushroom and vegetable enchiladas. The experience finishes with bonbons from Kate Weiser Chocolates for dessert. A featured cocktail, Besame Mucho, a skinny pink margarita with a festive red garnish, will also be available.
Montrose Cheese & Wine – Fondue For Two and Valentine’s Day Retail: Valentine’s Day gets extra cheesy at Montrose Cheese & Wine with Fondue for Two. The two-hour experience includes a bespoke fondue blend made of three cheeses, sliced baguette, seasonal crudités, salami, and cornichons, with the option to add on a bottle of Pinot Noir or Rosé. Tickets are $55 per person, and reservations can be made via this link. Those looking to celebrate at home this year can pre-order fondue kits to-go on the Montrose Cheese and Wine website, along with other Valentine’s Day goodies like champagne and caviar sets, bonbon boxes, and chocolate chip cookie tins.
Perseid: Meticulously developed by Chef Aaron Bludorn and his culinary team, Perseid’s February 14th offering consists of an elevated three-course prix-fixe menu ($105/person). Decadent Starters: Choices include Bluefin Tuna Crudo with quince and star anise and Truffle Brie on sourdough toast. The Main Event: Highlights include a rich Duck Cassoulet with Chinese sausage and Mushroom Risotto with maitake, stracciatella, and pistachio pesto. Also available is V-Day Your Way as couples can opt for the Côte de Bœuf for two as an alternative main course (+$80), start the night with a decadent Regiis Ova Siberian Caviar service (+$160), or add Ikura Salmon Roe to the first course Smoked Salmon Dip option (+$10). Pastry Chef Erin Ramby presents seasonal delights like rich Strawberry Cheesecake and a sophisticated Pot de Crème with milk sorbet. Photo courtesy of Perseid.
ROMA: Enjoy a “Saint Valentine’s Day” three course prix fixe menu ($59 per guest) featuring classic Italian dishes—burrata, fritto misto, rigatoni alla Norma, beef short rib, and traditional desserts like tiramisu and cannoli. Photo courtesy of ROMA
Rosie Cannonball: At Rosie Cannonball, Valentine’s Day meets Mama Mia during Rosie Red Sauce on Feb. 13 and 14. The four-course prix fixe menu highlights red sauce Italian favorites like Pasta Genovese with lamb, Chicken Parmesan, lasagna, and heart-shaped pizzettas. Red checkered tablecloths, fiascos, and ABBA’s greatest hits will add to the ambiance, and guests can finish their meal with their choice of tiramisu or spumoni. Rosie Red Sauce tickets are $85 per person, and reservations can be made here. Photo: Zach Horst
Sixty Vines: Sixty Vines is offering a Valentine’s Day Featured Menu designed for two, built around shared plates and seasonal favorites. The experience begins with one shared starter, with options like burrata, albondigas, a pick three charcuterie board, or wood-grilled shrimp. Guests then choose two entrées, including rigatoni, pan-roasted chicken, Atlantic salmon, or pork chop, with the option to upgrade to filet mignon. The menu concludes with a Dessert Board for Two featuring Basque cheesecake, deviled affogato, and olive oil citrus cake.
Slip Sliders: Whether you are looking for a quick meal with your romantic partner or needing a snack with friends or roommates, Slip Sliders is offering a meal for those looking to end their night on a delicious note. The Slip Meal for Two, available Monday, Feb. 9 – Sunday, Feb. 15, will include Two entrees, Two drinks, One side, and One dessert. Full menu linked HERE. Photo courtesy of Slip Sliders.
Toca Madera’s Valentine’s Day Weekend: The restaurant is turning up the romance and heat with bubbly, handcrafted cocktails — like the Love Potion 33, entertainment, and a weekend full of heart-filled moments. Curated champagne upgrades available as prepaid enhancements in SevenRooms. Reservations via Sevenrooms.
Whiskey Cake: February 12 – February 15; all day–Whiskey Cake is featuring a Valentine’s menu where guests can choose between a pan-seared Maple Leaf duck or tomato-braised beef with focaccia. A featured chocolate espresso martini will also be available throughout the Valentine’s Weekend celebration. Reservations are available at whiskeycake.com.