Celebrate Valentine's Day in Scottsdale
Adam Haught
From memorable gourmet dinners to a romantic train ride through the mountains, Scottsdale has taken the pressure off planning the perfect, socially-distanced 2021 Valentine’s Day! Here are some of the best ways to celebrate love in Scottsdale.
Be sure to make reservations early as restaurants will be operating at a limited capacity and will sell out quickly.
ADERO Scottsdale
Enjoy a decadent four-course, prix fixe dinner at CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale this Valentine’s Day, featuring live music and panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains. Entrée highlights include Lobster Tail Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef, Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass, or Chicken Limone. End your evening on a sweet note with your choice of Ruby Red Chocolate Decadence or Vanilla Bean Profiterole.
When: Feb. 12-14, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $79 per person
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Phone: (480) 333-1900
BOULDERS RESORT & SPA
Romance and scenic views are on the menu at The Grill Kitchen and Bar at the Boulders Resort, which is offering a three-course, prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner menu. Choose from a bounty of delicious options, including Seared Red Grouper and Truffled Filet of Beef. For dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake.
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $78 per person
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Phone: (480) 488-9009
Dominick's Steakhouse
Dominick's Steakhouse is the prime location to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This timeless steakhouse offers guests the very best in personal service, prime steaks and fine wine. Menu highlights include Filet or Petite Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Bone-In Ribeye, seafood steak toppers, and much more. Save room for dessert and share a Crispy Banana Split or Red Velvet Bread Pudding with your special someone!
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: A la carte pricing
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Phone: (480) 272-7271
HERMOSA INN
Toast to love at LON’s at The Hermosa Inn. Chef Sam Anderson and the LON’s culinary team have prepared a spectacular four-course, prix fixe menu that pairs perfectly with one of the nearly 700 wines featured on the restaurant’s award-winning wine list. Menu highlights include Meyer Lemon Ricotta Tortelloni, Wagyu Filet, Diver Scallop, and Hudson Valley Crispy Duck Breast. And for dessert, enjoy your choice of Chocolate Strawberry Torte or Passion Fruit Cheesecake.
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m
Price: $95 per person
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Phone: (602) 955-8614
HOTEL VALLEY HO
ZuZu restaurant at Hotel Valley Ho is hosting Valentine’s Day in typical mid-century style. From starters to desserts, the three-course, prix fixe menu is filled with indulgences like Roasted Parsnip and Hazelnut Soup, Charbroiled Filet of Beef, Truffle and Chive Agnolotti with hazelnuts, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake with white chocolate milk crumb.
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $55 - $75 per person
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Phone: (480) 376-2600
HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT AND SPA AT GAINEY RANCH
Valentine's Day at SWB, a Southwest bistro at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, will leave you full of love as you enjoy a delightful four-course, prix fixe Valentine's dinner. Highlights include Romanesco Cauliflower Cream, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Ballantine and Pink Champagne Cake. You can also choose from SWB’s regular dinner menu for your Valentine’s Day feast.
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: A la carte
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Phone: (480) 444-1234
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Celebrate love at Rita's Cantina & Bar at the JW Marriot Camelback Inn, with a specially curated Valentine’s Day menu. Highlights include a Cedar River Prime 10oz Hanger Steak or Butter Poached King Crab. Because there’s always room for something sweet, don’t miss the Dark Chocolate Tart sweetened with vanilla roasted strawberry.
When: Feb. 12-14, 2021 | 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Price: A la carte
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Phone: (480) 948-1700
MARCELLINO RISTORANTE
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine by Chef Marcellino Verzino, including a variety of exquisite, hand-crafted pastas made fresh – with love – daily. Pair Chef Verzino’s delightful Valentine’s Day menu with Italian wines and beers. The memorable evening will also feature the “Velvet Voice” of Monte Procopio crooning love tunes throughout the evening.
Prefer a romantic evening at home? Order the “Basket of Amore,” which is filled with Italian delicacies to share with your special someone.
Dinner:
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: Regular a la carte menu
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Phone: (480) 990-9500
Basket of Amore:
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: $95
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Phone: (480) 990-9500
MASTRO’S RESTAURANTS
Mastro’s classic menu is filled with delicacies like juicy bone-in ribeye steaks, Scottish salmon filets, lobster mashed potatoes and their signature Seafood Tower, all complemented by an award-winning wine list. For a special Valentine’s treat, enjoy the Chateaubriand for Two, which also includes Red Velvet Butter Cake for dessert. Prefer to dine at home? Mastro’s offers to-go packages that include wine, Chateaubriand with peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes and dessert. No matter how you choose to celebrate this Valentine's Day, Mastro's has an option that’s just right!
Dinner:
When: Feb. 13-14, 2021 | Times vary by location
Price: A la carte
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Phone: Varies by location
To Go:
When: Feb. 13-14, 2021 | Times vary by location
Price: $80 - $330
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Phone: Varies by location
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS
Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows sets a romantic tone with your choice of a three-course, prix fixe meal or selections from their seasonal menu. The featured three-course menu includes items like a Warm Shiitake Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart, your choice of Butternut Squash Ravioli or Surf & Turf, and Chocolate Chiffon Mousse Cake with candied rose petals. If you’d like to toast with a glass of bubbly, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label will be offered at a special price of $80 per bottle.
When: Feb. 13-14, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $89 per person
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Phone: (855) 485-1417
OCEAN 44
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Ocean 44 with seafood that’s reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere. Menu favorites that are perfect for Valentine's Day include Bedford Sea Scallop Gnocchi (fresh sea scallops and gnocchi coated in breadcrumbs and parmesan, crusted in butter and topped with scallop mousse and truffle), 16-ounce NY Sirloin Strip with an added topper of truffle butter or Alaskan king crab, or succulent, butter-poached Maine lobsters. End the evening on a sweet note with the Triple Chocolate Bombe or Warm Vanilla Butter Cake.
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: A la carte pricing
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Phone: (480) 867-0044
ROYAL PALMS RESORT & SPA
One of the Valley’s most romantic restaurants, T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort & Spa is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exquisite five-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Lee Hillson. From Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Chicken Veloute with truffle grilled cheese to Scottish Salmon, Beef Tenderloin and Rack of Lamb, this dinner is a gourmand’s delight from the first course to the last.
When: Feb. 13-14, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $135+ per person
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Phone: (602) 283-1234
RUSCONI’S KITCHEN
Sweetheart’s Menu is available Friday and Saturday leading up to the big day and includes palate pleasers like Lobster Bisque, 21-day aged Filet of Beef Tenderloin and Yin & Yang Crème Brulée. On Valentine’s Day, the prix fixe menu expands to include additional selections for your dining pleasure. Rusconi’s also is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu to-go if you’d prefer to celebrate at home.
Sweetheart's Menu:
When: Feb. 12-13, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $62 per person
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Phone: (480) 483-0009
Dinner:
When: Feb. 14, 2021 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $82 per person
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Phone: (480) 483-0009
VERDE CANYON RAILROAD
Looking for an out-of-the-box way to show your love? Treat your sweetie to the Chocolate Lovers’ Special aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad! As the train winds its way through scenic Verde Canyon, you and your love will enjoy flowing fountains of chocolate, irresistible pastries and decadent desserts, as well as breathtaking views from your cozy seat in the first-class car. Pair your sweet treats with a flight of Verde Canyon Railroad’s private-label wines for an added blush of romance.
When: Feb. 12-15, 2021 | Train departs daily at 1 p.m.
Price: $139 per person
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Phone: (800) 582-7245
Looking for a Valentine's Day weekend getaway or staycation? Many hotels and resorts listed in this article are offering romantic weekend packages you and your someone special are sure to love! Call or check their websites for more information.
