Valentine’s Day restaurants in Los Angeles are going all out for 2026, with prix-fixe dinners, omakase experiences, rooftop date nights and immersive supper clubs happening across the city. From West Hollywood sushi counters to Downtown Los Angeles candlelit dining rooms and Valley patios built for slow conversations, couples have more options than ever. Whether you’re searching for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in Los Angeles, a chef-driven tasting menu, or a lively night with music and cocktails, this curated guide breaks down the best Valentine’s Day restaurants to book now before reservations disappear.
1. Made With Love, A Saucy Affair – Hollywood
Feb. 12. Carbone Fine Food is hosting Made With Love, A Saucy Affair inside No Vacancy in Hollywood—a Valentine’s celebration built around bold flavor and nightlife energy. Guests can expect crave-worthy bites layered with the brand’s signature sauces, an open bar and a live musical moment folded into the evening. A few additional surprises remain under wraps, keeping the tone playful and indulgent. The setting—one of Hollywood’s most theatrical nightlife spaces—adds a dramatic backdrop for a night designed to lean into excess.
Address: No Vacancy, 1727 N. Hudson Ave., Los Angeles
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2. The Front Yard at The Garland – North Hollywood
Feb. 14. Under sycamore trees and bistro lights, The Front Yard at The Garland sets the tone with a Valentine’s menu built around its greatest hits. Starters include ahi tuna carpaccio or truffle wagyu meatballs. Entrées range from lobster risotto and Chilean seabass with shrimp to a 24-ounce bone-in ribeye designed for two. Cocktails and zero-proof options keep the mood measured, while dessert closes with chocolate pot de crème, a savory cheese plate and additional sweets. The outdoor patio, anchored by a fireplace, makes this one of the Valley’s more quietly romantic settings.
Day and Hours. Saturday dinner service; reservations required.
Address. 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood,
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3. Uchi West Hollywood
Feb. 13-15. In West Hollywood, Uchi brings Chef Tyson Cole’s signature precision to a 10-course Valentine’s Day omakase priced at $375 per couple. The progression begins with an oishi oyster layered with cara cara orange, green garlic and lemon verbena, then moves through avocado & caviar with bone marrow and finger lime, a nigiri 2×2 pairing, kasugodai and kinmedai, shiokko and California trout and shimi featuring onagadai and hiramasa. A bluefin flight follows—akami, otoro and chutoro—before warm plates like suzukiyaki with sunchoke and brown butter dashi, duck confit nam khao with crispy rice and red curry and Berkshire pork shoulder finished with strawberry and fermented honey. Dessert lands on honey toast with brioche, cashew praline and honey ice cream.
Why go: Live music, thousands of candles and an atmosphere that turns music into memory.
Hours: Hours vary, reservations required
Address: 9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood,
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4. Maison Kasai
Feb. 14. Maison Kasai presents a four-course Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinner that bridges Japanese precision with French technique. The experience opens with a seasonal amuse bouche and unfolds through carefully structured courses designed to highlight balance and restraint. Inside its intimate, candlelit interiors, the elevated cocktail program complements the progression. It’s a composed, refined celebration built for couples who want quiet luxury and culinary discipline on the same plate.
Day and Hours. Saturday
Address. Level 8, 1254 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles,
Link: cityexperiences.com
5. Lucky Mizu
Feb. 14. For Valentine’s Day, Lucky Mizu shifts into a more intimate register with a curated prix-fixe menu designed for sharing. Courses highlight modern Japanese inspiration, with the option to add a sake pairing selected to complement each plate. The space—washed in romantic lighting and layered textures—offers a playful yet refined setting for couples seeking something immersive without losing precision.
Hours: Daily (typically ~10 am–10 pm, confirm online before visiting)
Address. Level 8, 1254 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
luckymizudtla.com
6. Que Bárbaro
Que Bárbaro is marking Valentine’s Day with a three-course prix-fixe dinner rooted in Cuban tradition and layered with modern technique. The evening begins with a chef-driven amuse bouche before moving into a varitey plates built around depth of flavor and presentation. Inside Level 8’s tropical-glam supper club setting—dim light, live rhythm and candlelit tables—the experience leans immersive and sultry. Expect seductive flavors, polished cocktails and an atmosphere that holds its tempo long after dessert.
Day and Hours. Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Reservations required.
Address. Level 8, 1254 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
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7. Descanso – Los Angeles
Feb. 12-15. A Valentine’s dinner for two ($105) leans into the Descanso’s signature interactive format, bringing guests into the experience course by course. The menu begins with champagne and a choice of fideo soup or Caesar salad, followed by its signature Mexican fried rice prepared tableside by the planchero. Couples then share a choice of carne asada, chile relleno or shrimp entrée. Cocktail specials include the Nube Rosada, blending Mi Campo Blanco tequila, Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro, guava purée, pressed coconut milk, lemon juice and agave nectar.
Day and Hours. Friday-Sunday, hours vary per reservation.
Address. 5773 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Link. descansorestaurant.com
8. Chado Tea Room
Feb. 14. A Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Service ($69 per person) is being poured at Chado Tea Room locations in Hollywood, Torrance, Downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, offering a classic tea experience across the region.
The experience opens with a sparkling rose tea mocktail and chocolate-covered strawberries, followed by finger sandwiches, warm scones with cream and jam and sweets including macarons. Specialty teas such as lavender & rose and lemon chiffon round out the service. It’s classic, measured and ideal for a daytime celebration.
Day and Hours. Friday; afternoon tea service times vary by location.
Addresses: Hollywood: 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Downtown LA: 369 E. 1st St., Los Angeles
Pasadena: 79 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Torrance: 3525 W. Carson St., Torrance
chadotearoom.com
9. Katana West Hollywood
A live DJ sets the tone for Valentine’s dinner at Katana, where the evening leans into the restaurant’s signature high-energy West Hollywood atmosphere.The curated specials include blue crab tartare with salmon, truffles, frisée and caper tartar sauce; grilled lobster; and lobster miso pops. It’s the kind of evening built for couples who want movement in the room and something indulgent on the plate.
Day and Hours. Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Address. 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
katanarobata.com
10. Leña at The Ritz-Carlton — Skyline Dinner
Sitting more than 20 stories above Downtown, Leña is offering one of the city’s most expansive dining views. The menu leans into fire-driven techniques and bold flavors, while the room’s floor-to-ceiling windows turn the skyline into a moving backdrop as daylight fades. Valentine’s service here benefits from timing—early seatings catch sunset, later ones settle into a city lit entirely by grid and glow.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30PM – 10PM
Address: 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
Link: lalive.com/eat/lena-at-sendero
Photo credits: Photos courtesy of business/venue.
