TOP PICKS

Valentine's Day 2026

Here are dinner specials you and your sweetheart will love.

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
Buckeye Roadhouse

There’s no better place to celebrate love than one of Marin’s most iconic dining rooms. This Valentine’s Day, Buckeye Roadhouse invites couples to linger over a luxurious $90 prix fixe dinner, thoughtfully designed for an unforgettable evening of romance and flavor. 

Amuse Bouche

Grilled Cheese & Caviar 

Starters: (choice of) 

Chilled Oysters

Lobster Bisque with Cognac Crème Fraîche

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

Oysters Bingo

Grilled Lamb Riblets

Main Course: (choice of)

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

Braised Wagyu Short Ribs

Seared Scallops

Spice-Rubbed Salmon

Kale & Mushroom Ravioli in Black Truffle-Parmesan Broth

Dessert: (choice of)

Strawberry Shortcake

S’more’s Pie

Butterscotch Crème Brûlée

Chocolate Mousse

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 14th: 4pm - 9:30pm
Recommendation #2
Marché Restaurant

This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to a cozy, candlelit evening and a thoughtfully crafted prix fixe menu designed to delight from first sip to last bite.

Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu — $80 per person

1st Course: (Choose one)

Roasted scarlet carrot soup with breakfast radish & chive crème fraîche

Little gem wedge with Point Reyes blue cheese, bacon, red onion & cherry tomatoes

Main Course: (Choose one)

Seared scallops with Meyer lemon risotto & asparagus

Pan-roasted chicken with artichoke panzanella

Hanger steak with fried potatoes, broccolini & romesco

Gnocchi with snap peas, morel mushrooms & parmesan cream

Dessert: (Choose one)

Strawberry-rhubarb shortcake with black pepper–thyme biscuit & chantilly cream

Warm flourless chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream

Artisan cheese with toast & hazelnut brittle

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 14th: 5pm - 8:30pm
Recommendation #3
Le Garage

This Valentine’s Day, escape to Paris—no passport required. Le Garage is setting the mood with ac4-course French prix fixe designed for romance, indulgence, and lingering over every bite.

Amuse Bouche: Golden Beet Tartare

1st Course: (Choose one) 

-- Scallop Carpaccio with blood orange and shaved fennel, Venison  

-- Tartare with Asian pear and sesame

-- King Trumpet Mushrooms baked with thyme and Chardonnay

Main Course: (Choose one) 

-- Butter-Poached Halibut with parsnip ravioli and artichoke emulsion

-- Grilled Rack of Lamb with braised lentils and blackcurrant red-wine jus -- Winter Vegetable Ragout with truffled celery root purée.

Dessert: Tarte au Chocolat—a salted caramel chocolate tart topped with cardamom whipped crème fraîche and fresh raspberry. 

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Cost: $105 per person

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 14th: 8:30am - 9:30pm
Recommendation #4
Bungalow 44

This Valentine’s Day weekend, Bungalow 44 is setting the mood with an indulgent 4-Course Dinner à Deux—a thoughtfully crafted menu designed to share, savor, and swoon.

First Course:

Beausoleil Oysters on the half shell

2 glasses of Paul Buisse, Sparkling Rosé, Crémant de Loire

Second Course:

Harvest Salad - Arugula, Fennel, Blood Orange, Kumquat, Strawberry, Goat Cheese Croquettes

Ahi Tuna Tartare with Yuca Chips

Main Course: 

Dungeness Crab Spaghetti

Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbed Couscous Tabbouleh, Asparagus, Spring Garlic, Salsa Verde

Dessert:

Pandan Brûlée with Seasonal Berries

Chocolate Mousse Oreo Cookie Crust, Whipped Cream

Cost$195 per pair (includes a celebratory glass of bubbles)

** Guests are welcome to order à la carte as well.

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HOURS:
Friday, February 13th - Sunday, February 14th: 5pm - 8pm
Recommendation #5
Scoma's of Sausalito

Love is in the salty sea air at Scoma’s Sausalito this Valentine’s Day weekend. From Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, the iconic waterfront seafood destination is serving up a Valentine’s-inspired specials—designed to be savored and remembered.

Starter Specials:

 Beau Soleil Oysters with cucumber & blood orange

 Roses of Beet Salad

Main Course Specials:

Ravioli con Amore — rose-shaped pasta filled with Canadian lobster, burrata, roasted cauliflower purée & basil oil

Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with roasted bell peppers, braised leeks & shrimp cream sauce

Dessert Special: Chocolate Budino with raspberry sauce

Whether you’re planning a romantic waterfront dinner or a luxurious seafood-forward celebration, this is Valentine’s done the Scoma’s way—classic, elegant, and undeniably delicious. 

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HOURS:
Friday, February 13th - Saturday, February 14:th 11:30am - 9pm; Sunday, February 15th: 11:30am - 8pm
Recommendation #6
Kuro Nami Japanese Kitchen

This Valentine’s Day, Kuro Nami Japanese Kitchen is serving up swoon-worthy bites and sips designed for date night magic.

Hana Truffle ($27)

A delicate harmony of tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, elevated with aromatic truffle ponzu, a kiss of chili, and freshly grated lemon zest—elegant, indulgent, and impossible to resist.

Ichigo Kiss

Set the mood with this seductive cocktail made with two styles of sake (Junmai Daiginjo + Honjozo), fresh lime juice, and strawberry syrup. Consider it love at first sip.

Add a few of Kuro Nami’s tantalizing signature rolls to share, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a perfectly romantic night out.

** Available Feb. 1 - 28 — because love deserves more than just one day.

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HOURS:
Available February 1st - 28th. Tuesday – Sunday: 11:30am — 2pm (lunch), 5pm — 8:30pm (dinner)
Recommendation #7
Guesthouse

Treat your sweetheart to an indulgent 3-course prix fixe dinner at Guesthouse for $89. Add a signature cocktail or two, and you’ve got all the makings of a seriously romantic night out.

First Course: (choose one)

 • Beausoleil Oysters (4) with mignonette, cucumber granita & horseradish cocktail sauce

 • Burrata & Roasted Beets with avocado, toasted hazelnuts, arugula & champagne vinaigrette

 • Tuna Tartare Toast (4) with capers, Dijon, parsley, lemon & EVOO

 • Wild Mushroom Bisque with crème fraîche & shaved black truffle

Main Course: (choose one)

 • Pan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut with spring pea purée, fennel & blood orange salad, caviar butter

 • Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon (7 oz) with truffle potato purée, grilled asparagus, Dungeness crab roasted tomato & béarnaise

 • Wood-Grilled Lamb Chops with grilled asparagus, pea farrotto, Syrah sauce & chimichurri

 • Wood-Grilled Mary’s Chicken Breast with parmesan polenta, wild mushrooms, leeks & cognac peppercorn sauce

Dessert: (choose one)

 • Crème Brûlée Trio (vanilla bean • chocolate • coffee)

 • Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait with graham crumble, whipped mascarpone & strawberry coulis

 • Flourless Chocolate Cake vanilla gelato, chocolate coulis & sea salt

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HOURS:
Friday, February 14th: 5pm - 10pm
Recommendation #8
The Pelican Inn

Celebrate love by candlelight this Valentine’s Day at The Pelican Inn. Inspired by the timeless romance of a British country inn, this intimate evening invites you to linger over a three-course supper designed for sharing.

1st Course: (choice of)

Warm, crusty Baguette for Two

Shrimp Bisque gently simmered with cream

Spring Greens with mandarin oranges, pomegranate seeds,

strawberries, and feta, dressed in a light honey vinaigrette

Main Course:(choice of)

Ribeye Steak with roasted carrots, parsnips, celery, potatoes, and onions

Loch Duart Salmon with mustard sauce, sautéed spinach and herb rice

Vegetable Cellentani Pasta in vegan basil pesto with parmesan

Dessert:(choice of)

Strawberry Cheesecake with strawberries

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with softly whipped cream

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Cost: $82 per person

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 14th: 4pm - 9pm
Recommendation #9
Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Love is on the menu at Lighthouse Bar & Grill this Valentine’s Day. Treat your sweetheart to an elegant, coastal-inspired dinner featuring classic flavors and indulgent favorites—perfect for a romantic night out.

Starters: (choice of)

Smoked Salmon Salad — organic field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion & citrus vinaigrette

San Francisco Crab & Lobster Cake — served with spicy aioli & lemon

Entrées: (choice of)

Grilled Filet Mignon w/peppercorn sauce, asparagus & scalloped potatoes Filet of Salmon — hollandaise sauce, mashed potatoes & asparagus

Crab-Crusted Mahi Mahi — peppercorn beurre blanc, mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream & fresh berries

Local crooner Gene Barnes will sing classic love songs while you dine. You can purchase tix to the show without dinner for $20.

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 14th. Dinner: 5pm - 9pm / Music: 6pm - 8pm
Recommendation #10
Petite Left Bank

French is the language of love, and Petite Left Bank speaks it fluently! The charming Tiburon bistro is offering a three-course Valentine's Day menu for $95.

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1st Course:(choice of)

-- Fried oysters wrapped with smoked salmon, topped with trout roe

-- Black Truffle & Mushroom Soup with Crème fraîche, chives

-- Escargot with Pernod garlic butter, baguette

-- Blood Orange Salad - Roquette, shaved fennel, dried black olive

Main Course: (choice of)

-- Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Black truffle potato gratin, green beans, bordelaise

-- Seared Sea Scallops with White chocolate parsnip purée, caviar beurre blanc

-- Duck Confit w/Lentilles du Puy, baby spinach, brandied cherry jus

-- Petrale Sole Meuniere with Pommes purée with leeks, lemon caper brown butter

-- Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with Sautéed baby kale, beurre rouge

Dessert: - Chocolate Amour (Layered chocolate cake, raspberry cream filling, marzipan, chocolate ganache)

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 14th: 4pm - 8pm