How do I love thee, let me count the ways! We’ve rounded up some of the most romantic ways to celebrate love in our ode to Valentine’s Day. Your favorite DTLA restaurants are pulling out the hearts and flowers for intimate chef-driven dinners à deux, many not far from Circa. Retro fans won’t want to miss ‘The Wedding Singer’ + Valentine’s Day Party at Los Angeles Theatre. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a Valentine’s Day helicopter tour with Orbic Air. Or try some curated tastings & pairings at LA’s oldest winery. No SO? No problem. Raise a glass with the most important people in your life – friends and family. Whatever your relationship goals, you’ll find endless ways to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day.
Circa Valentine’s Wine Down
Calling all residents! Circa is hosting a Wine Down in the Library / Tasting Room on Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. Celebrate Valentine’s with wine, charcuterie, and zodiac surprises!
Circa’s Love in Full Bloom
Save the date! Join us in the Library / Tasting Room to enjoy flowers and sweets for a Valentine’s Treat! Friday, February 14 from 12PM – 1:30PM.
Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Treat your special someone to an enchanting evening filled with exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and a romantic ambiance! Mastro’s elegant Downtown L.A. location, conveniently located on the ground floor of Circa, is offering a Valentine’s Day Weekend February 14-16. Indulge in their famous American and Japanese Wagyu, delectable seafood and sushi selections, soups, salads, potatoes served a variety of ways, and their award-winning wine and cocktail program.
71Above 633 W 5th Street, Los Angeles 90071
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, OpenTable named 71Above one of the most romantic restaurants in America. Featuring elevated modern American cuisine by Executive Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi and boasts spectacular views from the Pacific to the mountains. The four-course Valentine’s Day Dinner includes a choice of salads, Seconds such as Grilled Octopus or Handkerchief Pasta, and Mains including Grilled Ribeye or A5+ Japanese Wagyu, The sweet finish offers Mango Rice Pudding, Kabocha Squash Pie, Gianduja Fig Mousse, Cheese Plate, and a Seasonal Mignardise.
Valentine’s Day at Caldo Verde 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90015
Embrace the romance with an elegant evening of dining at Caldo Verde from the James Beard Award-winning team of Chef Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne, The flagship restaurant at the Downtown L.A. Proper is serving a prix fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner for $120 per person. Start with Citrus & Burrata and Ricotta Gnocchi & Lobster; then choose from Grilled Salmon or Braised Beef Short Rib. Finish with Chocolate Basque Cheesecake.
Cara Cara 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90015
Cozy up on Valentine’s Day at Cara Cara, the rooftop restaurant of the Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel. Chef Suzanne Goin’s three-course menu starts with Garcia’s Citrus Salad and Potato Focaccia with braised leeks, fontina and Kaluga caviar. For entree, choose from Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks, Grilled Branzino or Roasted Asparagus with freekeh, black kale and chermoula. Cap it off with the Lemon Bar (white chocolate ginger crémeux, raspberry pearls, candied almonds) for dessert, along with the panoramic city views.
Redbird 114 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neal Fraser’s stunning Downtown restaurant, located in the former Vibiana cathedral, is offering three ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day: a three-course prix fixe dinner in the Main Dining Rooms on February 14-15; seven-course Chef’s Tasting Menu upstairs in the East Room on the 14th and 15th; and a la carte snacks and cocktails in the Redbird Garden. $250 per person. Optional wine pairing $110.
San Antonio Winery 737 Lamar St. Los Angeles, CA 90031
Soak up Los Angeles history as you sip on some of the finest grapes in the region at the San Antonio Winery 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro. This Valentine’s Day Weekend, indulge in a carefully curated 4-course meal, expertly paired with award-winning wines. Each course is designed to delight your senses, while live music sets the perfect ambiance for an intimate evening. Whether you’re celebrating with someone special or treating yourself to an extraordinary experience, make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable.
Dining in the Dark City Club LA 555 Flower Street 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
This Valentine’s Day, immerse yourself in a unique blindfolded dining experience and tantalize your taste buds! Dining in the Dark is a gastronomical experience that invites you to explore the full potential of flavor in a uniquely entertaining atmosphere. While blindfolded, you’ll enjoy delectable surprise dishes and feast on a curated 9-course meal without using your sight, thereby enhancing your other senses. Make it a night to remember!
Custom Valentine’s Day Treats Fat + Flour Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013
Fans of pastry chef Nicole Rucker rejoice! It’s Valentine’s Day at Grand Central Market and Fat + Flour is cooking up something extra special this year with Gentle Thrills for desserts that may be too cute to consume. Mark your calendars for February 13 when LA artist and Gentle Thrills founder Isa Beniston joins Nicole for cookies and cakes that go POP with custom airbrush artwork right on top to declare your love loud and clear (and artistically!).
The Wedding Singer + Valentine’s Day Party Los Angeles Theatre 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Feb 14 Party like it’s 1985 with a candy-colored, feel-great romance at the sparkly and spectacular Los Angeles Theatre! Get love-struck at their annual Valentine’s Party with a full bar, scrumptious treats, a romantic 80s glam photo booth, and DJ sets featuring the best, bubbliest 80s hits that will make your heart flutter. Come dressed for the 80s Date Night of your dreams with your extra-special someone for a romantic wonderland of sights and surprises.
February 13 is Galentine’s Day
We’re quick to shower our significant others with gifts and treats on February 14, but the day prior was designed to celebrate other equally important relationships in our lives – our girlfriends! Galentine’s Day was the creation of the beloved fictional deputy director of Parks and Recreation in Pawnee, Indiana, Leslie Knope. So gather your gal pals and celebrate with a special brunch, spa day, or fabulous night out on the town.
Level 8 DTLA Presents Love Above All at Gallery ThirtySix 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Join Level 8 DTLA 36 floors above downtown Los Angeles on Friday, February 14th & Saturday, February 15th from 6PM -12AM for Love Above All, a unique holiday celebration featuring an interactive one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day-themed experience art show, highlighting local and international artists overlooking the City of Cupids. Proceeds benefit A New Dawn Foundation, Arte Youth Program, Flew the Coop, Life of Miracles Foundation, and Earthbound Foundation. Tickets start at $49 and include welcome drink, 90-minute experience, live music, dance performances, professional photography set & props, 10+ Valentine’s themed interactive activations, and an amazing view! Beautiful contemporary artworks for sale with all proceeds going to charity.
Photo credits:
Image #1: Orbic Air
Image #2: Circa
Image #3: Circa
Image #4: Mastro’s Ocean Club
Image #5: 71Above
Image #6: Caldo Verde
Image #7: Cara Cara
Image #8: Redbird
Image #9: San Antonio Winery
Image #10: Dining in the Dark
Image #11: Fat + Flour
Image #12: Cinespia
Image #13: National Today
Image #14: Level 8 DTLA