Dine-In and Takeout Menus in Honolulu for Valentine’s Day 2021

Shrimp cocktails, filet mignon, sweets for your sweetheart: We’ve gathered more than 50 romantic options right here.

 

How are you celebrating with your Valentine this year? Whether it be a romantic dinner for two at a restaurant or a smorgasbord at home, there are a ton of options to choose from.

 

I’ve rounded up more than 50 Valentine’s Day dine-in and takeout menus and dessert specials offered around O‘ahu. Some of these specials are available only on Sunday, Feb. 14, while others can be enjoyed through the weekend.

 


 

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Chef Chai: Special Valentine Wiki Wiki Dinner Box for Two

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Valentine Wiki Wiki dinner box. Photo: Chef Chai

 

Dine-in: This special Valentine’s dinner costs $90 per person. Seatings are available on Feb. 13 and 14 at 5, 7 or 9 p.m.

 

Appetizer sampler: Kataifi and macadamia nut crusted jumbo black tiger prawns, Alaskan king crab cakes with roasted garlic aioli, fresh ‘ahi tartare in mini waffle cones; smoked duck taco with fresh mango salsa, fresh oyster on ice with lemongrass garlic mignonette.

 

Choice of one entree:

  • Braised boneless beef short ribs with Chinese five spice demi, mashed kabocha pumpkin, haricots verts and Hāmākua mushroom
  • Mongolian-style lamb chops with merlot demi, mashed Yukon gold potato, haricots verts and baby carrot
  • Miso sea bass with miso cream and pickled vegetables, steamed coconut milk ginger brown rice
  • Vegetable terrine with Thai green curry sauce and naan bread

 

Dessert is a heart-shaped white chocolate gelato with fresh raspberry guava purée.

 

Call (808) 585-0011 for reservations.

 

Takeout: This special Valentine’s Wiki Wiki Dinner box for two is $140 and includes:

  • Appetizer sampler: Alaskan king crab cakes with roasted garlic aioli and mango salsa, jumbo shrimp cocktails and Ho Farms cherry tomato caprese with balsamic pearls
  • Entrees for two: Braised boneless beef short ribs with five spice demi, mashed Yukon gold potato, haricots verts and baby carrot and miso sea bass with miso cream and pickled vegetables and steamed coconut milk ginger brown rice
  • Dessert: Heart-shaped white chocolate gelato (packed in dry ice) with fresh raspberry guava purée

 

To preorder, call (808) 585-0011 or order online. Pickup from Feb. 13 to 14 from 12 to 4 p.m. Delivery is available for a $15 fee, depending on the delivery area.

 


 

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Mahi‘ai Table: Valentine’s Dinner for Two

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Dine-in and takeout: This $80 Valentine’s Dinner for Two is available Feb. 12 to 14 for dine-in or takeout. Enjoy the following:

  • Togarashi blackened local ahi: MA‘O Farms sassy greens, shaved beets, truffle-calamansi vinaigrette
  • Bacon-wrapped New York strip loin and grilled lemongrass prawns with Japanese sweet potato croquette, choy sum and Hāmākua Ali‘i mushroom and cabernet jus
  • Chocolate haupia with red raspberries and toasted macadamia nut streusel

 

The following wine pairings are recommended:

  • Jeio prosecco brut, Italy, $38
  • Domaine Delaporte Sancerre, France, $49
  • Higher Ground pinot noir, California, $44

 

These special featured cocktails are available for dine-in only:

  • 1st Kiss, $13: Aqua Prima Sparkling Wine, Saint Germaine, pomegranate juice
  • Chocolate and Roses, $13: Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Atomized Casamigos Mezcal, Aztec chocolate bitters, expressed orange oils

 

To preorder or make reservations, call (808) 670-2778 or visit mahiaitable.com.

 


 

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Our Chefs at Foodland Farms: Valentine’s Dinner

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Photo credit: Foodland Hawai‘i

 

Takeout: This Valentine’s dinner costs $80 and serves two people:

  • Appetizer: White wine poached Kaua‘i prawns, French cocktail sauce
  • Main entrée: Grilled New York Steak with soy lemongrass butter, sweet corn and crab potato gratin, truffled asparagus
  • Dessert: Chocolate Fondue, fresh strawberries, coconut shortbread, almond honey nougat, raspberry marshmallows

 

Recommended wine pairings include:

Sparkling
Bele Casel prosecco, $24.99/$16.99 with Maika‘i Card

White
Crossbarn chardonnay, $35.99/$21.99 with Maika‘i Card

Red
Arrowwood cabernet sauvignon, $30.99/$22.99 with Maika‘i Card

 

Order online for pickup Feb. 12 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This preorder item is only available while supplies last.

 


 

100 Sails (sold out)

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Photo credit: Prince Waikīkī

 

Dine-in only: This special Valentine’s weekend menu costs $85 and features the following served courses:

  • Steamed snow crab legs with clarified butter or garlic calamansi butter
  • Lobster tails prepared tempura style with dipping sauce
  • Braised short ribs with demi-glace, ginger-carrot purée and winter truffles
  • Clam chowder
  • Local vegetable bouqetiere, featuring locally grown produce
  • Mashed potatoes, steamed rice and taro rolls
  • Caesar salad with Kaua‘i shrimp: Romaine lettuce, croutons, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper and poached Kaua‘i shrimp
  • Hawaiian-style poke made with fresh auction fish, local veggies and chile peppers and garnished with house-made rice crackers
  • Temaki sushi: Spicy ahi, California and scallop/masago prepared by in-house sushi chef
  • Lechon kawali: Crispy pork belly with calamansi-garlic sauce
  • Slow-roasted prime rib carved to order and served with au jus and creamy horseradish
  • Prince Bread pudding served with crème anglaise
  • Pastry chef’s special: Taro malassadas filled with chocolate, coconut or pastry cream

 

This menu is available Feb. 12 to 14 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (808) 944-4494 or reserve online.

 


 

53 By the Sea

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Photo credit: 53 By the Sea

 

Dine-in: Choose from the following:

 

Valentine’s Day brunch, $75 per person

  • First course: Avocado toast with seared blackened ‘ahi, avocado, Ho Farms tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, balsamic reduction and grilled baguette
  • Second course: Heart of palm vichyssoise with Big Island heart of palm and Regiis Ova caviar
  • Third course (choose one): Seafood salad with Alaskan King crab meat, Atlantic lobster, Kula baby romaine lettuce, Ho Farms tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, creamy green goddess dressing; “Salmon Ochazuke” with furikake-crusted grilled New Zealand King Salmon, risotto, Japanese pickled vegetables, ikura relish and hari nori; or short rib loco moco with red wine-braised short rib, TKG eggs, garlic fried rice and crispy potato strings
  • Dessert: Raspberry limoncello with raspberry lemon curd, mascarpone raspberry sponge cake, scone crumbles and crème fraiche sherbet

 

Valentine’s Day dinner menu, $125 per person

  • Amuse: Truffled arancini with Regiis Ova caviar
  • First course: ‘Ahi crudo with sliced bigeye tuna, shaved vegetables, garlic and chile-infused tomato water, basil oil
  • Second course: Goat cheese tart with Hawai‘i Island Goat Dairy chevre, caramelized onion, Ho Farms tomatoes, arugula pesto, fig and balsamic reduction
  • Third course: Pan-seared scallops with diver scallops, crispy prosciutto, butternut squash and brown butter purée
  • Fourth course (choose one): Pan-roasted Kona kampachi with white bean and applewood smoked bacon ragout, agrodolce-inspired red onion, almond and raisin relish; or red wine-braised short rib with Parmesan cheese risotto, vegetable confetti and Luxardo cherry gastrique
  • Dessert: Raspberry limoncello with raspberry lemon curd, mascarpone raspberry sponge cake, scone crumbles and crème fraiche sherbet

 

Call (808) 536-5353 for reservations. No a la carte menu will be offered from Feb. 12 to 14.

 

Takeout: Choose from the following options:

 

Valentine’s takeout package for two, $120

  • French onion gougeres: Parmesan cheese choux pastry with an onion and caviar filling
  • Goat cheese tartlets: Hawai‘i Island Goat Dairy chevre and caramelized onions, Ho Farms tomatoes, arugula pesto, fig and balsamic reduction
  • Lobster rolls: Poached Atlantic lobster salad served on King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • Braised short ribs: Red wine braised short ribs, Parmesan cheese risotto, vegetable confetti, Luxardo cherry gastrique
  • Chocolate cremeux: Creamy dark chocolate cremeux, mascarpone raspberry sponge cake, fresh berries

 

Preorder online for pickup on Feb. 12 or 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Valentine’s Pastry Box, $40

  • Luxardo cherry dark forest crunch bar
  • Crispy cinnamon palmiers
  • Golden strawberry Prosecco verrine
  • Mixed berry and goat cheese hand pie
  • Double chocolate custard cake

 

Pastry box pickup is Feb. 12 to 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Preorder online.

 


 

Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar

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Dine-in: This Waikiki restaurant offers a Valentine double duck set at $145 for two. It includes dinner for two, dessert and a 750 mL bottle of wine. The dinner features roast duck, rice croquette and au gratin. This special is available from Feb. 12 to 15.

Call (808) 922-1150 or make reservations online.

 


 

Basalt

Dine-in: Enjoy the following specials:

 

Brunch, available Feb. 12 to 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Red velvet waffle, $16: Two waffles, cream cheese whip, strawberries
  • Pipi kaula omelet, $19: House-made pipi kaula, onions, red peppers, Jack cheddar cheese, avocado mash, country potatoes and choice of toast and jam

 

Dinner, available Feb. 13 and 14 from 5 to 9 p.m.

  • Red wine poached pear salad, $15: Waipoli greens, blue cheese, walnuts, champagne vinaigrette
  • Surf & turf, $49: Crab stuffed baked shrimp, romesco sauce, pan-roasted New York steak, pomegranate zinfandel reduction, pommes purée
  • Strawberry-guava pavlova, $10: Rosewater meringue, cremeux, Champagne
  • Prix fixe, $65: All three dinner specials

 

Champagne by the glass

  • Taittinger La Francaise Brut NV, $25
  • Krug Grande Cuvee NY, $45

 

For reservations, call (808) 923-5689 or go online.

 


 

Big City Diner

 

Takeout only: This Valentine’s prime rib family pack serves 4 to 5 people and costs $169.99:

  • 3.5 pounds USDA Choice Hawaiian rock salt prime rib
  • 2 pounds large roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Buttered sautéed vegetables
  • Large Caesar salad with local Roma tomatoes
  • 5 pieces Snow Krabby cakes topped with sweet chili aioli
  • Homemade roasted macadamia nut bread pudding with haupia creme sauce

Limited quantities available for takeout with minimum 72-hour noticed online or call-in. This special is available from Feb. 12 to 15. Call your nearest restaurant or order online.


 

Brick Oven Pizza

Takeout only: Check out the following Brick Oven Pizza specials:

  • Medium one-topping heart pizza, $20
  • Bundle deal: Heart-shaped pizza, toss salad, small box of chocolate-dipped berries, bottle of wine, $50

 

Call (808) 674-8561 to order. Pickup only available at the Kapolei location on Feb. 13 or 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.

 


 

Cattle Company Steakhouse

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Takeout: This Valentine’s Day to-go pack costs $101 and includes:

  • Two 6-ounce filet mignon
  • Two lobster tails
  • One appetizer to share
  • Four classic sidekicks
  • One dessert to share
  • Molasses bread
  • Two prosecco splits

 

Reservations are required for both dine-in and takeout orders; go online for reservations. This to-go pack is available from Feb. 12 to 14.

 


Dean & DeLuca

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Photo credit: Dean & Deluca Hawai‘i

 

 

Takeout only: Enjoy the following specials from Dean & DeLuca:

From the Heart gift set, $48

  • Pommery Pop champagne
  • Cookies and Dean & DeLuca Hawaii espresso cups
  • Hawaiian macadamia nut chocolate

Love Box set, $48

  • Manoa Honey & Meat Punch Wine
  • 3-piece cookie set
  • Hawaiian macadamia nut chocolate

Order online.

 


 

Deck

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Photo credit: Deck

 

Dine-in: Enjoy one of the following dinner specials on Feb. 14.

 

Five-course dinner at Deck, $85 per guest:

First course: Assorted appetizers

  • Oyster with dill mignonette
  • Beef tataki and Santa Barbara uni
  • Snow crab and citrus salad with umami grain

Second course

  • Lightly smoked King salmon with caviar
  • Sour cream and house-made green onion sauce

Third course

  • Chilled Okinawan sweet potato soup
  • A “flight” of soup and taro chips with black sesame

Fourth course (choose one)

  • Grilled filet mignon: Poached egg and truffle marsala sauce
  • Tai snapper “Cacciucco” seafood stew: Scallop, Kaua‘i shrimp, mussels with homemade herb oil

Dessert

  • Mānoa bittersweet chocolate torte

 

Prix fixe at Deck, $65 per guest:

First course (choose one)

  • Salmon ceviche with taro chips
  • Red citrus salad with goat cheese and sesame sauce

Second course (choose one)

  • Blue crab bisque with fried onion
  • Eggplant and mozzarella lasagna

Third course (choose 1)

  • Herb and jalapeño marinated short ribs “Mexican style”
  • Kona kampachi teriyaki with blue cheese crumble

Dessert

  • Mānoa bittersweet chocolate torte

These specials will be available from 3 p.m. to close. Call (808) 931-4488 or go online for reservations.

 


 

Doraku Waikīkī

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Photo credit: Doraku Waikīkī

 

Dine-in: Doraku Waikīkī’s Valentine’s Day menu serves two for $100:

  • Soup: Edamame avocado cold soup
  • Appetizer: Snow crab bon bon
  • Main: Chirashi waffle with torotaku carpaccio
  • Bluefin tuna sashimi
  • Dessert: Cheesecake roll with Pocky

 

Call (808) 922-3323 for reservations.

 


 

Eating House 1849 Waikīkī

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Photo credit: Eating House 1849 Waikīkī

 

Dine-in: Enjoy the following weekend specials:

 

Galentine’s special, Feb. 13 and 14, $47

  • Galentine’s Platter: Oysters, ume pork belly bao buns, crispy spicy ‘ahi roll, roasted beet bruschetta, Kona kampachi, salmon and shrimp

 

Valentine’s prix fixe for 2, Feb. 13 and 14, $119

First course (shared)

  • Dynamite oysters and sashimi: ‘Ahi, salmon, Kona kampachi and tri caviar

Second course

  • Grilled rustic rub 16-ounce rib-eye, Yukon mashed potatoes, garlic grilled corn, natural jus and charred negi
  • Seafood medley with fettucine: Lobster, shrimp, scallop, Manila clams and honshimeji mushrooms

Third course

  • Sweet Heart S’mores: Strawberry marshmallows, white chocolate mousse and shortbread

 

For reservations, call (808) 924-1849 or go online.

 


 

Et Al

Dine-in only: This Valentine’s dinner for 2 is a three-course meal for $120:

  • Truffled Kolea sunchoke vichyssoise with heart of palm panna cotta and crispy artichoke
  • Kiawe-smoked New York striploin and slow-poached lobster tail with Tahitian vanilla-scented parsnip purée, confit of baby carrots, cognac peppercorn jus
  • Chocolate pot de crème, port-infused cherry, red velvet cake and crème fraîche

 

Featured cocktails

  • Love Letter, $14: Broadbent Madeira Rainwater, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura bitters
  • Secret Admirer, $14: Cappelletti, chamomile tea syrup, fresh grapefruit juice

 

Wine pairings are also available. This special menu is available Feb. 12 to 14. Make reservations at etalhawaii.com.

 


 

Feast by Jon Matsubara

Photo: Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

 

Takeout: Feast is partnering with the Mānoa School Association of Parents & Teachers for the group’s Hearts Are Wild Valentine’s fundraiser with a takeout meal kits available for preorder by Feb. 6.

 

Meal 1 – Lobster Roll with bisque and salad ($37.50)

  • Kula mix baby green salad with heirloom radish, local tomato, Japanese cucumber and sesame vinaigrette
  • Signature lobster roll with lobster bisque: lobster, Feast Umami Mayo, sweet roll, brandy, lobster liqueur

 

Meal 2 – Filet mignon and lobster roll combo ($57.50)

  • Kula mix baby green salad with heirloom radish, local tomato, Japanese cucumber and sesame vinaigrette
  • Signature lobster roll with lobster bisque: lobster, Feast Umami Mayo, sweet roll, brandy, lobster liqueur
  • Butter-poached Kunoa filet mignon with garlic and herbs
  • Crushed Yukon potatoes with crème fraîche
  • Decadent Chocolate Torte with fresh berries

 

Meal 3 – Fillet salmon and lobster roll combo ($57.50)

  • Kula mix baby green salad with heirloom radish, local tomato, Japanese cucumber and sesame vinaigrette
  • Signature lobster roll with lobster bisque: lobster, Feast Umami Mayo, sweet roll, brandy, lobster liqueur
  • Salmon fillet with lemon butter and ponzu
  • Crushed Yukon potatoes with crème fraîche
  • Decadent Chocolate Torte with fresh berries

 

Meal 4 – Portabella mushroom and lobster roll combo ($57.50)

  • Kula mix baby green salad with heirloom radish, local tomato, Japanese cucumber and sesame vinaigrette
  • Signature lobster roll with lobster bisque: lobster, Feast Umami Mayo, sweet roll, brandy, lobster liqueur
  • Portabella mushroom with romesco sauce (vegan)
  • Crushed Yukon potatoes with crème fraîche
  • Decadent Chocolate Torte with fresh berries

 

Preorder online by Feb. 6 for pickup on Feb. 13 between 3 and 5 p.m. at Feast in Mānoa.

 


 

Goen Dining + Bar

Dine-in: This Valentine’s Day celebration prix-fixe dinner ranges from $80 to $105 depending on the entrée:

First course

  • A Tale of 2 Scallops: Pan-seared U-10 day boat scallops, ‘ulu purée, crisp bacon and black pepper yuzu mignonette

Second course

  • Hearts of palm and herb marinated ‘ahi Caesar salad: garlic focaccia croutons, Hau‘ula tomato, Grano Padano

Entrée (choose one)

  • Lovely Lobster Linguine, $90: House-made pasta, Chef Roy’s lobster cream, Tristan lobster tail
  • 16-ounce rib-eye, $105: Carbonara arancini, truffle and herb cream, grilled asparagus
  • Whole-roasted branzino, $80: Tomato and saffron broth, roasted seasonal harvest vegetables, Yukon potato

Dessert

  • S’mores: Toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence, graham cookies and caramel

 

Takeout: Special Valentine’s prix fixe, $120

  • Hearts of palm and herb-marinated ‘ahi Caesar: Garlic focaccia croutons, Hau‘ula tomato, grano padano
  • 16-ounce rib-eye, $105: Carbonara arancini, truffle and herb cream, grilled asparagus
  • Love box: Chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate truffles

 

Order online or call (808) 263-4636.

 


 

Guieb Cafe

 

Dine-in and takeout: The following specials are available at Guieb Cafe from Feb. 12 to 14 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.:

  • Pan seared duck breast, $35: With polenta and cranberry sauce
  • Seared scallops, $43: Topped with smoked ikura over a roasted sweet potato puree
  • Grilled lamb chop, $33: With pomegranate sauce service with mashed potatoes and broccolini
  • Steamed opah, $27: With vine-ripened tomato garlic butter on a bed of sweet Okinawan mashed potatoes and asparagus

All menu items above come with come with homemade fruity pebbles ice cream. Call (808) 913-2131 for reservations.

 


 

Hideout at The Laylow

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Dine-in only: Hideout’s tomahawk rib-eye for 2 dinner set costs $120 and includes:

  • 36-ounce prime rib-eye
  • Smashed truffle and Parmesan potatoes
  • Roasted asparagus and Ali‘i mushrooms
  • Veal jus

 

A special cocktail will also be available for $17:

  • Skipped a Beet: Mi Campo Reposado, Benedictine D.O.M. pressed beet juice, lime and egg whites

 

Make dinner reservations online.

 


 

Holey Grail

 

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Photo: Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

 

 

Takeout only: This Valentine’s box is available from Feb. 11 to 14. It costs $12 and includes the following flavors:

  • Miso honey with white miso, local honey and Molokai black lava sea salt
  • Wild guava with edible flowers
  • Chocolate crunch with dehydrated strawberry
  • Love Potion #9 with Kula lavender, Meyer lemon, black pepper

Order online.

 


 

Honolulu Cookie Co.

Takeout: These Valentine’s gift boxes are available for a limited time. Choose from a Valentine’s heart tin, box or gift set and preorder by Feb. 8 for Valentine’s Day.

 


 

Hot Pot Heaven

 

Takeout only: This Valentine’s special for 2 costs $60 and includes:

  • 1 choice broth
  • 2 lobster tails, shrimp, ribeye, vegetables, noodles and mix of hot pot treats

Optional: Add a bouquet of roses for $40. Call (808) 941-1115 to order.


 

Hot Pot Heaven Kapolei

 

Takeout only: This Valentine’s dinner special features a family set for $120. It includes:

  • Choice of 2 broth
  • 2 pounds of snow crab legs
  • 1 pound of Kauai shrimp
  • 1/2 pound of ribeye
  • 1/2 pound of pork belly
  • 4 veggies
  • 4 miscellaneous dishes
  • 4 starches
  • 8 mochi balls

Call (808) 379-2935 to order.


 

Hy’s Steak House

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Photo credit: Hy’s Steak House

 

Takeout only: Choose from the following takeout options:

 

Steak and scallops dinner for two, $170:

Choice of:

  • One New York strip and one filet mignon
  • Two filet mignons
  • Two New York strips

 

Steak, scallops and wine dinner for two, $285

 

Order online. Pickup is available Feb. 13 and 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., or on Feb. 14 from 1 to 8 p.m.

 


 

Ichiriki Nabe

 

Dine-in only: This $30 Valentine’s Day special set includes:

  • Half order of edamame appetizer
  • Dinner chanko with choice of any broth
  • Choice of chicken, Kurobuta pork, short rib or choice ribeye
  • Dessert of Mama’s Manju Cookie with choice of vanilla or green tea ice cream

Call your nearest Ichiriki restaurant to make a reservation.

 


 

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

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Dine-in and takeout: Enjoy this four-course prix-fixe menu at $125 per person:

 

Choose one from each of the courses:

Appetizer:

  • Iberico carpaccio: Thinly sliced Iberico, fried capers, lemon dressing, extra virgin olive oil
  • Seafood trio: Kusshi oysters with raspberry mignonette, Scottish artisan smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, fresh ikura salmon caviar crostini
  • Caesar: Baby Kula romaine, anchovy dressing, focaccia croutons, Parmesan cheese

Pasta:

  • Octopus squid ink pasta: Fresh squid ink spaghetti, grilled Spanish octopus, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Truffle cream pink campanelle: House-made fresh campanelle pink pasta, truffle cream sauce
  • Penne Bolognese: Slowly simmered classic Bolognese sauce, penne pasta, Parmesan cheese

Entrée:

  • Langoustine risotto: Langoustine, creamy asparagus and Parmesan risotto
  • Veal Milanese: Braised veal cutlet, baby arugula, buffalo mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomato and lemon vinaigrette
  • Lamb chops: Roasted lamb chops, heirloom potatoes, red wine demi-glace, butter-poached asparagus

Dessert:

  • Specialty dessert made by La Palme D’Or Bakery

 

Wine pairings are also available. This special menu is available Feb. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call (808) 922-3400 for reservations.

 


 

Kau Kau Box

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Takeout: Kau Kau Box is featuring special Valentine’s boxes. Choose from the following:

 

Valentine’s Day Kau Kau Box, $138

  • Braised beef: Beef slow-braised until tender with red wine sauce
  • Chicken marsala: Seared chicken breasts in a mushroom white wine cream sauce
  • Pumpkin soup: Pumpkin, creamy coconut milk and curried spices
  • Roasted potatoes and carrots tossed in garlic, olive oil and herbs
  • Shrimp diavolo: Garlic, Italian spices, olive oil, chiles, local blistered cherry tomatoes
  • Parmesan risotto with cracked black pepper and truffle oil
  • Chocolate cupcakes with Nutella buttercream, topped with an edible heart
  • Freshly baked Italian herb and Parmesan breadsticks
  • Fresh local produce and groceries: Kahumana Organic Farms fruits and vegetables, one dozen O‘ahu Farm fresh eggs, dried linguine

 

Kau Kau Box Lite, $95

  • Braised beef: Beef slow-braised until tender with red wine sauce
  • Roasted potatoes and carrots tossed in garlic, olive oil and herbs
  • Shrimp diavolo: Garlic, Italian spices, olive oil, chiles, local blistered cherry tomatoes
  • Parmesan risotto with cracked black pepper and truffle oil
  • Locally grown salad with strawberries, goat cheese, candied mac nuts and liliko‘i balsamic dressing
  • Chocolate cupcakes with Nutella buttercream, topped with an edible heart
  • Freshly baked Italian herb and Parmesan breadsticks

 

Vegetarian options are available for both boxes. To purchase the Valentine’s Day Kau Kau Box, call (808) 476-7295 or order online. You can pick up or have your boxes delivered on Feb. 13.

 


 

Kulu Kulu Cake

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Takeout: Kulu Kulu Cake is celebrating Valentine’s Day with Strawberry Shortcake and heart-shaped Gateau au Chocolat. Available only at the Eaton Square and Royal Hawaiian Center locations.

 


 

Kupu’s Culinary Program

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Takeout only: Kupu’s Culinary Program is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu to go. Choose from the following:

Prime rib feast for 2, $140 ($275 for prime rib feast for four)

  • Two 12-ounce prime rib steaks
  • Half pint smoky bacon clam chowder
  • 20-ounce garlic red mashed potato and gruyere
  • 20-ounces Kabocha squash with maple bacon
  • 20-ounces green bean casserole
  • 4 ounces of horseradish sauce
  • 4 ounces of beef au jus
  • Two pieces of seasonal fruit crisps

Vegetarian dinner for 2, $110 ($220 for vegetarian dinner for four)

  • Two 24-ounces vegetable chalakiles or rice stew
  • Half pint vegetable lentil soup
  • Four 6-ounces Ewa sweet corn tamale cakes
  • 1 pound roasted beet and goat cheese salad
  • Half pint pickled onions and papaya
  • 4 ounces chili pepper finadene sauce
  • Two seasonal fruit crisps

Order online or call (808) 439-8376 for pickup on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Culinary Program’s headquarters at the Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Ho‘okupu Center.

 


 

La Vie (sold out)

Dine-in only: La Vie’s La Saint-Valentin menu is a four-course prix-fixe available on Feb. 13 and 14 with seatings at 5 or 9 p.m. The dinner costs $149 per person with optional wine pairings for $99 more:

 

Fruits de Mer

  • Oysters granite with Meyer lemon ice, smoked trout roe and dill
  • King crab remoulade with celery root, Granny Smith and vadouvan
  • Osetra caviar with kampachi rillette, langoustine mimosa and rye popover

Le Truffe

  • Potato dumpling roti: Black truffle, crispy ham and gruyere fondue

Le Plat Principaux (choose one)

  • Braised beef perigeaux: Wild mushroom marmalade, thumbelina carrot, black truffle
  • Quail farcie: Foie gras poele, hakurei turnip, huckleberry mustard jus

Le Doux

  • Sauternes poached pear with lemon balm, almond and Lā‘ie vanilla

 

For reservations, call (808) 729-9729 or place via Open Table.

 


 

Little Joe’s Steakhouse

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Photo credit: Little Joe’s Steakhouse

 

Dine-in: On Valentine’s Day, Little Joe’s Steakhouse is featuring a $45 surf-and-turf special that includes an 8-ounce filet and 5-ounce lobster tail. Make a reservation online.

 


 

M by Chef Mavro

Dine-in: This special Valentine’s menu costs $125 and includes:

  • Egg and truffles: Peterson egg, black Perigord truffles, yuzu brown butter and prosciutto
  • Catch of the day with tomato-ogo-herbs sauce vierge
  • American wagyu with celery root and yuzu kosho
  • Accompaniments: Pomme de terre (potatoes) and roasted beets
  • Chocolate cremeux with Maui Kui‘a chocolate, ‘ulu ice cream, cacao nibs and tawny port

 

Takeout: M Brasserie Valentine’s meal set to-go costs $125 and includes:

  • House seeded baguette with M wakame seaweed butter
  • Local lettuce with hibiscus sherry vinaigrette
  • Shepard’s pie with gouda
  • M Catch of the day with M sauce vierge
  • M chicken with greens, and Perigord truffle cream
  • Beef bourguignon with bacon, radish and herbs
  • Market vegetables
  • M chocolate with Valrhona white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate and strawberry consommé

 

Takeout orders are for pickup on Thursday, Feb. 11. For reservations, call (808) 944-4714 or go online.

 


 

Mad Bene

Dine-in: This four-course menu costs $65 per person:

 

Antipasti

  • Eggplant Parm sticks, Caviar zeppole

Select two to share:

  • Gnocchi with mushroom duxelles
  • Caesar salad: Shaved Parmigiano, anchovy, garlic onions
  • Caprese: Ho Farms tomato, mozzarella stretched to order
  • ‘Ahi carpaccio: Eggplant caponata, smoked chile oil, lemon

Select one to share:

  • King crab spaghettini: Olive oil-poached Alaskan red king crab, preserved calamansi
  • Kansas City striploin: Black truffle jus, shaved black truffle
  • Chicken Parm with spaghetti tomato

Choice of:

  • Tiramisu or MB sundae

 

Go online for reservations.

 


 

Made by AliYoko

Takeout: Made by AliYoko will have a pop-up at Ethel’s Grill on Feb. 9 and 13. Valentine’s specials include guava cookies, red velvet trifle and guava-misu.

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Malu Honolulu

Takeout only: Valentine’s raspberry nama chocolate heart for two is the bakery’s featured special. The Nama-Choco is a Japanese ganache cake made with rich cream; it feeds two people for $15.

 

Preorder for pickup Feb. 11 to 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (808) 600-7104.

 


 

Maui Tacos Oahu

Takeout only:  Maui Tacos Oahu is running a “Free Churro for Your Corazón” special from Feb. 7 to 14. Receive a free churro with any purchase. One churro per transaction.

 


 

Merriman’s Honolulu

Dine-in and takeout: Enjoy the following specials:

  • Roasted beet salad, $14: MA‘O Farm roasted beets, ruby streak greens, Kona orange segments, Puna Gardens heart of palm, feta cheese, cassis vinaigrette
  • Prime filet mignon, $52: USDA prime tenderloin of beef, shrimp and Maine lobster ravioli, Hirabara Farms rainbow chard with Maui onions and local mushrooms herb shallot compound butter
  • House-made cannolis, $15: Served with bruléed local strawberries and apple bananas

 

Call (808) 215-0022.

 


 

Mochi Do Hawaii

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Photo: Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

 

 

Takeout only: This Love Me MochiDo Valentine’s Day Pack costs $10 and includes the following flavors:

  • Red velvet
  • Strawberry cream
  • Cherry kiss
  • Chocolate raspberry

These donuts are available in a 4-pack or a box of 12. Pre-orders are available for pickup Feb. 9 to 13. Pre-order online.

 


 

Moku Kitchen

 

Dine-in only: This Valentine’s Upcountry Special costs $39 and includes a filet mignon and half Big Island lobster tail, Parmesan parsnip puree, oven-roasted Brussels sprouts and smoked chimichurri. Call (808) 591-6658 for reservations.

 


 

Morton’s Honolulu

Dine-in and takeout: Enjoy a three-course steak and lobster menu for two plus a bottle of wine to share for $169. The special Valentine’s menu includes:

 

Starter (choice of one per guest):

  • Classic Caesar salad
  • Baked five-onion soup
  • Iceberg wedge salad
  • Maine lobster bisque

Entrée

  • Two 6-ounce center-cut filet mignon
  • Two 5- to 6-ounce cold-water lobster tails

Optional:

  • Upgrade to Maine lobster macaroni and cheese for $10.

Dessert (choice of one per guest)

  • Key lime pie
  • NY cheesecake
  • Crème brulée
  • Double chocolate mousse

Wine pairing (choose one)

  • JCB No. 21, brut, Cremant de Bourgogne
  • Raymond Vineyards Primal Cut cabernet sauvignon, North Coast

 

All preorders must be placed by Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. for pickup on Feb. 14.

 


 

MW Restaurant

Takeout: These Valentine’s specials are available for pickup Feb. 13 to 14:

Dinner for two, $150, 3-6:30 p.m.

  • Crab cake with wasabi koji sauce
  • Farmer salad: Mari’s Garden mixed greens, Ho Farms vegetables, soy yuzu kosho vinaigrette
  • Surf N Turf: Red wine braised Brandt beef short rib, Bristol Bay scallop and Kona lobster medallion, truffle smashed potato, medley of vegetables
  • Sweet treats for two: MW chocolate cake, strawberry yuzu shortcake, cookies and macarons

Dessert platter, $50, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • MW chocolate cake
  • Strawberry yuzu shortcake
  • Red velvet cake with Laie vanilla ice cream cheese and Ka’u orange frosting
  • Ka’u coffee tiramisu
  • Local citrus tart
  • Cookies and macarons

Order online and email info@mwrestaurant.com with your name, phone number, order and pick-up date/time. You must preorder by Feb. 13 at 12 p.m. or until supplies last. Pickup is at Artisan at 888 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 102.

 


 

Noi Thai Cuisine

Dine-in only: Noi Thai will host a Pink Heart & Wine event on Feb. 12 and 13. Tickets are $135 per person, including tax, gratuity, complimentary parking and gift. Guests are asked to wear pink; a prize will be given to the guest best-dressed in pink.

 

Appetizers

  • Goon gra bung: Crispy spring roll stuffed with shrimp
  • Moo dade deaw and chicken wing
  • Wine: Poema, cava rosé, Spain

Salad

  • Thai salad with peanut sauce
  • Wine: Bex, riesling, Nahe 2018

First course

  • Siam eggplant roll
  • Wine: Babich, organic sauvignon blanc, Marlborough 2017

Second course

  • Grilled scallops with Penang sauce
  • Wine: FEL, chardonnay, Anderson Valley 2017

Third course

  • Spaghetti spicy basil with grilled salmon
  • Wine: Resonance, pinot noir, Willamette Valley 2018

Fourth course

  • Pineapple fried rice with grilled beer
  • Wine: Cocodrillo, malbec blend, Mendoza 2017

Dessert

  • Siam Volcano
  • Wine: Caposaldo, moscato, Italy

Seatings are limited to 25 guests per night and reservations are required. Call (808) 664-4039.

 


 

Off the Wall Craft Beer & Wine

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Photo credit: Off the Wall

 

Dine-in only: This 4-course menu is available on Valentine’s Day. It costs $90 per person without the alcoholic pairing and $120 with suggested pairings:

  • Bread and butter: Fresh bread, cultured honey-orange butter

Appetizers (choose 1):

  • Shrimp Vuelve ala Vida served with Argentina red, tomato-habanero and orange; paired with Orange Ginger Hard Seltzer
  • Mushroom taquito (vegetarian) with black corn, enoki, and cilantro crème; paired with Lemon Grass Hard Seltzer

Entrée

  • Surf and Turf: 28 day aged new York with Chile ancho jus, crab or jicama roll epazote beurre blanc, corn and Poblano; paired with Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Vegetarian: Eggplant steak, avocado leaf, chickpea-jicama roll, paired with Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Dessert

  • Chocolate hearts berry: Port Gel, strawberry, bittersweet chocolate; pairing with Portlock Porter

Call (808) 593-2337 for reservations.

 


 

Pagoda Hawai‘i

Honolulu’s iconic floating restaurant has full-course prime rib and seafood couple’s meals and family packs available for parking lot pickup on Valentine’ Day. And by seafood we mean snow crab, lobster tails or snapper, available hot or cold.

Takeout for Two, $59.95:

  • Two slices of prime rib, au jus, horseradish
  • Choice of Snow Crab Legs or Lobster Bake
  • Sautéed haricot verts
  • Rice or mashed potatoes
  • Caesar salad
  • Two slices of New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake

Takeout Family Meal for 6 to 8 people, $225:

  • ¼ of a Roast Prime Rib
  • Choice of 5 lbs. Snow Crab Legs or Lobster Bake
  • Caesar salad
  • Baked Potatoes
  • Sautéed Haricot Verts
  • New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake
  • A dozen Punaluu sweetbread rolls

Order online for pickup by 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.

 


Pai Honolulu

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Five-spice pork belly. Photo credit: Pai Honolulu

 

Dine-in: This Chinese New Year-inspired prix fixe Valentine’s Day four-course menu costs $85 per person. Choose one for each course:

 

First course

  • Crab and avocado salad: Blue crab, avocado, watercress, lemon and pickled red onion
  • Candy cane beet salad: Ginger wasabi dressing, lentils, ricotta, crouton

Second course

  • Shiitake and cremini lasagna: Blue cheese truffle mornay, tomato ragu, mozzarella, pecorino  and handmade pasta
  • Lobster “Congee” (supplemental $12): Poached lobster tail, basmati rice, pomegranate, pickled grapes, micro shiso and lobster foam

Third course

  • Seared scallops: Parsnip and pear, black vinegar, grapefruit, cilantro and scallop chip
  • Five-spice pork belly: Bacon and lup cheong jam, roasted apple, Fuji apple, Chinese mustard potato gratin and pork jus
  • Maitake: Maitake mushroom confit, cauliflower, pickled shimeji mushroom, rosemary and sourdough crisps

Fourth course

  • Molten dark chocolate brownie: Fudge brownie, salted caramel, cacao nib, toasted peanuts, peanut butter cookie crumble and peanut bourbon gelato
  • Mango panna cotta: Macadamia nut brittle, kiawe-smoked honey and ‘ulu and rum gelato

 

Wine pairings are available for an additional $40. This special menu is available from Feb. 12 to 14. The regular a la carte menu will not be served during this period, but the Chef’s Tasting ($165 per person) will be available.

 

Make reservations online.

 

Takeout: Valentine’s Weekend Couple’s Culinary Kit, $120, serves two

  • Citrus-cured salmon mousse with yuzu, herbed sourdough focaccia
  • Farmer’s salad with baby vegetables, ginger wasabi vinaigrette
  • Crab and lobster risotto: two whole poached lobster tails, preserved lemon, herbs, crème fraîche
  • Dark fudge brownie: Salted caramel, dried cherry compote, peanut butter cookie crumble

Order online by Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. for pick-up at Pai Honolulu from Feb. 11 to 13 between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Limited supplies available. Orders placed by Jan. 31 will receive complimentary red velvet cookies.

 


 

Piggy Smalls

Dine-in only: This special menu is available on Feb. 13 and 14 only. This 5-course menu costs $79 per person:

  • Bites: Baked oyster with green garlic curry, Caviar kratong tart, crispy rice shell, coconut creme fraiche, smoked trout roe, dill
  • Second: Foie gras tart, cacao crust, pomegranate gelee, dehydrated strawberry, celery, pink peppercorn, soft herbs
  • Third (choose one): Scarpinoc pasta, filled ricotta, dried tomato, garlic, saffron, fermented honey, chili flake; or cavatelli pasta, housemade fennel sausage, parmesan and black pepper
  • Fourth (choose one): Charcoal grilled Bristol bay scallop, corn congee, chorizo sage, charred scallion, lime oil, parsley and cilantro; or USDA Prime ribeye, Brussels sprouts, braised scallion, caramelized oxtail jus, truffled celery root puree, fermented pearl onion
  • Finale (choose one): “Baklava” crepe cake, honey rose water ice cream, candied blood orange; or truffle soft serve (add $10), Laie vanilla bean and white truffle infused frozen custard, crispy potato, bee pollen

For reservations, call (808) 777-3588 or go online.

 


 

Quiora (sold out)

Dine-in: This four-course tasting menu is available Feb. 14 only in place of the a la carte menu:

 

First course

  • Grilled Kona lobster panzanella salad: Ho Farms tomato, house-made focaccia, cucumber, Kahumana onion, basil and sherry vinaigrette

Second course

  • Venison ragu with beet tagliatelle: Braised local venison, roasted mushroom, Hirabara Farms beet and pecorino toscano

Third course, choice of:

  • Seafood risotto: Kaua‘i shrimp, snapper, caviar and local sweet corn
  • Braised Hawai‘i beef: Chard radicchio, roasted mushroom, polenta and aged balsamic
  • Rack of lamb: Kona coffee-rubbed Big Island lamb, chocolate lamb jus, honey-roasted Hirabara carrot and fennel, and Calabrian chile

Fourth course

  • Dessert: Chef’s selection

 

Supplemental tomahawk steak with roasted Ali‘i mushroom gnocchi, honey-roasted vegetables, fresh horseradish and truffled jus is available for $25 per person. Call (808) 729-9757 for reservations.

 


 

Redfish Poke

Dine-in and takeout: Valentine’s Dinner for two costs $80 and includes:

  • Redfish Poke “Stack”: Fresh ‘ahi, crab, avocado tower on crispy won tons with kabayaki drizzle
  • New York steak tataki: Garlic shrimp fried rice, wok-sizzled French green beans
  • Chocolate haupia with red raspberries and toasted mac nut streusel

 

Featured cocktail:

Mexican Love Spell, $13 for dine-in, $25 for takeout (serves two): Zonin Prosecco splits, Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Giffard Li-Chi and pomegranate juice.

 

This special menu is available Feb. 12 to 14. Call (808) 532-6420 or visit redfishpoke.com.

 


 

Stage Restaurant

Dine-in only: This Valentine’s set menu is available Feb. 13 and 14 for $120 per person:

First course (choose one):

  • Grilled jumbo shrimp: Scallions, parsnip purée, smoked trout roe, Big Island hearts of palm, tarragon hollandaise
  • Escargots + truffles: Garlic herb butter, lemon cauliflower purée, demi-glace, Parmesan crisp, arugula, bacon powder

Second course (choose one):

  • Misoyaki Chilean sea bass: Lemon potato, buttered sweet island corn, shiitake
  • Seafood bouillabaisse: Lobster, clams, Kona kampachi, fennel, lemon potato purée, toast, saffron garlic aioli

Third course (choose one):

  • Braised lamb shank ravioli: House-made ricotta, mushroom ragout, arugula, parsley salad
  • A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef: Potato scallion “mochi,” Ali‘i mushroom, asparagus, demi-glace, Maldon sea salt

Dessert (choose one):

  • Chocolate-Covered Strawberry: Dark chocolate cremeux, strawberry rose sherbet, chocolate gelée, dehydrated strawberry, strawberry coulis, candied cocoa nibs
  • Lemon crunch cake: Lemon ice cream cake, liliko‘i curd, brown sugar crumble, blueberry elderflower compote, crispy citrus meringue, Tahitian vanilla bean whipped cream

 

For reservations, call (808) 237-5429.

 


 

Sun Tea Mix

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Photo credit: Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

 

Takeout only: The following specials are available at Sun Tea Mix Hawai‘i until Valentine’s Day:

  • Valentine’s strawberry souffle pancakes, $10.99
  • Oreo snowcap milk tea, $5.99
  • Strawberry snowcap smoothie: Fresh strawberries, crystal jelly, crispy cereal and whipped cream, $6.99

 


 

Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawai‘i

Takeout only: This Valentine’s Day special seafood chirashizushi costs $150 and is only available on Feb. 14. It features horsehair crab, sea urchin and salmon roe. Limited to 30 meals. Pickup times are 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call (808) 735-2375 to preorder.

 


 

Sweet Revenge

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Photo credit: Sweet Revenge

 

Takeout only: Sweet Revenge’s Valentine’s menu includes:

  • Bouquet of six bacon roses, $20
  • Mochi bento with six pieces in Valentine’s wrap, $15
  • Mochi gift box with 12 pieces in a lacquered gift box, $35

 

5-inch pies:

  • 5C, $11: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate
  • Chocolate strawberry, $11
  • Red velvet, $10
  • Strawberry mochi pie, $10
  • Fresh strawberry pie, $11

 

To order, text (808) 282-0234 or email pies@sweetrevengehonolulu.com.

 


 

Tanioka’s Seafoods & Catering

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Photo: Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

 

Takeout only: Tanioka’s Valentine’s Day prime rib meal cost $149.95 and includes:

  • 2 choices of poke
  • Crab cakes
  • Garden salad or Chef salad
  • Dinner rolls
  • Prime rib with creamy horseradish and au jus
  • Shrimp scampi or lemon butter mahi mahi
  • Garlic mashed potatoes or white/brown rice
  • Roasted vegetable medley
  • Oreo chocolate truffles
  • Upgraded utensils for 2

Call (808) 671-3779 to order. This will be available for pickup on Feb. 12, 13 and 14.

 


 

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

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Photo credit: Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

 

Dine-in only: Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is bringing back its course menus for Valentine’s weekend.

 

Prix fixe lunch, $42 per person:

First course

  • Chef’s carpaccio: Seasonal arrangement of fresh local fish

Second course (choose one)

  • Nero Frutti di Mare: Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic
  • Granchio: Fresh fettucine with a lightly spiced tomato cream sauce with crab meat topped with snow crab claw
  • Mentaiko: Spaghetti with cod roe, mixed mushrooms and shiso topping with Japanese seaweed
  • Truffle carbonara ($15 supplement): Fresh fettucine with mixed mushrooms, pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles

Main

  • Filet di Manzo: USDA prime filet mignon with assorted grilled vegetables with balsamic reduction

Dolci

  • House-made tiramisu

 

Dinner prix fixe, $65 per person:

First course

  • Chef’s carpaccio: Seasonal arrangement of fresh local fish

Second course (choose one)

  • Nero Frutti di Mare: Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic
  • Porcini risotto: Risotto with porcini, mixed mushrooms and Parmesan cheese with balsamic reduction
  • Ricci di Mare ($10 supplement): Spaghetti sautéed with fresh sea urchin, light salt and garlic
  • Truffle carbonara ($15 supplement): Fresh fettucine with mixed mushrooms and pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles

Main

  • Filet di manzo: USDA prime filet mignon with assorted grilled vegetables with balsamic reduction

Dolci

  • House-made tiramisu

 

These menus will be available Feb. 12 to 14. Call (808) 926-5050 for reservations.

 


 

The Beach Bar Under the Banyan Tree at The Moana Surfrider

Dine-in: This special is available on Feb. 12, 13 and 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. and costs $89:

First course

  • Poached Kona lobster: Heart of palm vichyssoise, smoked trout roe

Second course (choose 1)

  • Smoked King salmon with pomme purée, nueske bacon, roasted cauliflower and red wine soubise
  • Filet “Oscar” with Waialua asparagus, pomme purée, lump crab salad, seaweed bearnaise and bordelaise

Third course

  • Chocolate peanut butter crunch with candied mac nut streusel

 

Call (808) 921-4600 for reservations.

 


 

The Counter Honolulu

Takeout: Buy one get one free – all entrees for you and your burger bae. Offer available February 11 to 14. Use promo code BOGOFEB to take advantage of the deal.

 


 

The Grove Restaurant and Bar

Dine-in and takeout: Enjoy this special menu from the restaurant inside The Modern Honolulu at $60 per person:

Choice of one starter:

  • Burrata mozzarella: Chile pepper jam, sesame lavosh
  • Lobster loco moco: Lobster arancini, egg, chipotle aioli

Choice of one entrée:

  • Braised short rib: Truffle and Parmesan potato purée, crispy onions, French beans, red wine reduction
  • Spice-rubbed rib-eye: Confit medley potato, grilled mini peppers, watercress chimichurri, bordelaise sauce
  • Fresh catch of the day: Sweet potato pavé, butternut squash purée, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, garlic-wine and herb butter sauce

Choice of one dessert:

  • White chocolate raspberry cheesecake
  • Molten chocolate cake

 

Call (808) 943-5800 ex. 5824 or 5850 for reservations. Last seating is at 7 p.m.

 


 

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Dine-in and takeout: You can celebrate Valentine’s Day in a variety of ways at The Kahala:

  • Valentine’s Day Tei-Hoku
  • 5-course Valentine’s dinner at Hoku’s
  • 3-course Valentine’s dinner at Plumeria Beach House
  • Live music and dining at The Veranda

Visit The Kahala’s website to see all the menus for each dining option.

 


 

The Pig & The Lady

Takeout only: This 5-course menu costs $55 per person:

  • First: Beef tartare, smoked oyster aioli, Breadshop sourdough
  • Second: Crudite with peanut sauce made with ground pork and crab fat chili
  • Third: Eggplant carpaccio, ogo & tobiko salad, scallion oil, crispy shallots, yuzu nuoc cham
  • Fourth (choose 1): Seared scallop, glazed with preserved lemon and garlic sauce, corn congee, smoked bacon dash, charred shishito pepper; or slow-roasted prime brisket glazed in spiced soy and palm sugar, seared Brussels and scallions, truffle rice
  • Dessert: Buckwheat chocolate cake, grapefruit curd, vanilla whip, dehydrated chocolate and caramel

This meal is only available on Feb. 14 for pick up from 12 to 4 p.m. Call (808) 585-8255 to pre order.

 


 

The Sugar Hut

Takeout only: Choose from the following Valentine’s specials:

  • Breakable heart gift box, $40: Includes a wooden mallet for breaking the heart and Valentine’s sprinkles mix. Breaking the heart will reveal fresh strawberries and a $5 coupon to The Sugar Hut
  • XOXO macarons + berries, $35: Set of four macarons in mauve or burgundy colors with hand-painted gold “XOXO,” set of 12 chocolate-covered strawberries drizzled in your choice of chocolate with house-made Valentine’s sprinkles mix
  • Ultimate Valentine’s Box, $80: Includes one breakable chocolate heart set, one hot cocoa bomb, two decorated macarons, six chocolate-covered strawberries, four Valentine’s cupcakes
  • True Love box, $50: one Valentine’s bear, one decorated sugar cookie, one hot cocoa bomb gift box, box of two rosette cupcakes, box of four chocolate-covered strawberries, box of seven macarons
  • You Da Bomb gift box, $6-20: Includes either cocoa mix or strawberry mix, packaged in a gold or white gift box
  • Individually wrapped heart Rice Krispies treats, $12: Classic marshmallow, butter and Rice Krispies treat in a heart shape with white chocolate and sprinkles
  • Giant heart cookie, $25: Classic loaded chocolate chip cookie in a giant shape with custom wording
  • Sweetheart box, $40: one hot cocoa bomb, one heart-shaped Rice Krispies treat, one white chocolate geometric heart, two rosette cupcakes, four decorated brownie bites, five decorated macarons, seven chocolate-covered strawberries
  • XO sugar cookie kit, $12: two piping bags of icing, one Sugar Hut sprinkles mix, one set of XOXO, two mini hearts, one diamond
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries, $15-$25: Fresh strawberries dipped in your choice of white or milk chocolate with Valentine’s sprinkles
  • I love you BEARy much!, $12: Includes a Valentine’s bear, one heart-shaped Rice Krispies treat and one heart-shaped macaron

 

Preorder online for pickup on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 


 

The Surfing Pig

Dine-in and takeout: This special Valentine’s menu is available Feb. 12 to 14. It’s designed for 2 to share and costs $150:

Appetizers

  • House-made ravioli: Seafood bisque sauce, lemon-black pepper ricotta cheese and spinach
  • Pickled watermelon salad: Raspberry vinaigrette, goat cheese, prosciutto, heirloom baby tomato, beets and fennel frond

Entrées

  • Pan-seared filet mignon: Pomegranate, red wine reduction and black truffle pomme purée, Kaua‘i kataifi fried shrimp
  • Pan-crusted black cod: Saffron butter sauce and black truffle pomme purée, pork croquette

Dessert

  • Blackberry mousse tart with chocolate shell

 

Call (808) 744-1992 or go to resy.com for reservations.

 


 

Thrills Honolulu

Takeout only: The following flavors will be available for all of February:

  • Strawberry cheesecake
  • Fudge brownie

 


 

Tiki’s Grill & Bar

Dine-in: Enjoy Chef Ronnie Nasuti’s 4-course menu on Feb. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. It costs $85 per person and includes:

  • Heart-beet and Boursin cheese salad: Roasted beets, macadamia nuts, Kunia Country Farms greens, balsamic, EVOO
  • Kahuku corn pudding: Truffle butter poached lobster, melted leeks
  • Surf & turf entree: Sous vide petite filet mignon with silky pink peppercorn cognac sauce, asparagus; seared jumbo sea scallops with Molokai potatoes, Pinot basil beurre rouge
  • Warm divine chocolate fudge cake with chocolate ganache, raspberry coulis and fresh berries

 

You can upgrade to a premiere outdoor Valentine’s Day dinner to include outdoor seating, a long-stemmed rose gift and pomegranate mimosa for $110 per person. Visit Tiki’s Bar & Grill website for more info and to make reservations.

 


 

TR Fire Grill / Tony Roma’s Waikīkī

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Photo credit: TR Fire Grill / Tony Roma’s

 

Dine-in and takeout: Tony Roma’s menu is now available at TR Fire Grill, located on the first floor at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. The following specials are available from Feb. 12 to 14:

  • Roasted lamb with mashed potatoes, $45
  • Rib Shack Red, $30 bottle

Call (808) 744-3300 or order online.

 


 

Via Gelato

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Red Velvet with Grand Marnier fudge. Photo credit: Via Gelato

 

Takeout only: Check out the following Valentine’s specials:

  • Hearts on Fire, $6: Vanilla gelato with strawberry sauce and seltzer soda poured over it. Available through the end of February.
  • Red Velvet with Grand Marnier fudge: This is February’s Chef’s Choice flavor, and it’s available for the whole month.
  • Red velvet-flavored cones, $1.50: You can order your gelato in the cone or with cones on the side; they’re wrapped up for customers to take home. This is only available Feb. 1 to 14.
  • Handmade chocolate hearts, $2 per pack: Two flavors are available: Strawberry inside dark chocolate or strawberry inside pink white chocolate. This is available for all of February.
  • Heart sprinkles, 50 cents: This is available for all of February.

Call (808) 732-2800 to order.

 


 

Vino / Sansei / d.k Steak House

Vinovday

Photo: Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

 

Dine-in and takeout: Enjoy this takeout dinner for 2 for $110:

  • Hot Lover Sushi roll: 10-piece roll featuring shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber, topped with spicy tuna, bubu arare, habanero massage, Hawaiian chili-rays spicy aioli and unagi glaze
  • Caesar salad: Romaine, housemade Caesar dressing, crispy croutons and Parmesan cheese
  • 6-ounce porcini mushroom crusted petite filet of beef tenderloin steaks: Accompanied with cremini mushroom unagi-demi glaze
  • Crab-stuffed shrimp scampi: 4 jumbo stuffed prawns served over lemon and caper garlic butter pasta
  • Chocolate Chantilly cake: Layers of bittersweet chocolate mousse and light chiffon cake brushed with coffee and topped with Chantilly
  • Two baguette rolls

For takeout, order online for pickup on Feb. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Call (808) 524-8466 for dine-in reservations. This menu is available on Feb. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The restaurant will be offering its full a la carte menu in addition to these Valentine’s Day specials for dine-in only.

 


 

We Heart Cake Co.

Takeout only: Choose from the following Valentine’s specials:

  • Large flower for two goodie basket with flowers, $180: Designer’s choice of fresh flower bouquet, icing cookies, rose meringue cookie, camp craft cocktail, hair perfume mist, heavenly scented hand cream, rose gold or diamond pen
  • Medium flowers for two goodie basket with flowers, $140: Designer’s choice fresh flower bouquet, icing cookies, Touchland hand sanitizer spray, heavenly scented soap, Qi Shangri La rose tea, rose gold or diamond pen
  • Large fresh flower bouquet for two, $100: Designer’s choice of fresh flowers
  • Large Valentine box, $80: Crunchy chocolate chip cookie bag, large honihoni cookie bag, mask, jewelry pen, rose meringue pop, ice cream parlor set, boxed cookies, We Heart Tea, individual cookie
  • Valentine love letter, $48: This cake is available from Feb. 1. It comes on a 10-inch round board with 12 mini cupcakes
  • Chocolate Valentine love letter, $42: This comes on a 10-inch round board with 12 mini cupcakes
  • Signature love letter, $42: This signature pink-and-heart combo comes on a 10-inch round board with 12 mini cupcakes decorated with macarons, strawberries, meringue cookies and chocolate
  • Small Valentine box, $42: Crunchy chocolate chip cookie bag, mini honihoni cookie bag, jewelry pen, rose meringue pop, ice cream parlor set, individual cookie, small heart cookies
  • Valentine ice cream parlor set, $28: Comes with four pieces
  • Valentine treat bag, $23
  • Valentine honihoni petite box, $12
  • Valentine boxed cookies, $11

Preorder online for pick up Feb. 12 to 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preorders must be made at least three days in advance.

 


 

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Waikīkī

Dine-in and takeout: Choose from two special couple’s menus for $150 per person:

 

Menu 1

  • Lobster bisque or Caesar salad
  • Two 8-ounce petite filets
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Creamed spinach
  • 3-pound jumbo Maine lobster
  • New York cheesecake with schlag and fresh strawberries
  • Two glasses of Veuve Cliquot
  • Optional: Add oysters for $19.95

 

Menu 2

  • Lobster bisque or Caesar salad
  • USDA Prime 28-day dry-aged porterhouse steak for two
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Creamed spinach
  • 3-pound jumbo Maine lobster
  • New York cheesecake with schlag and fresh strawberries
  • Optional: Add oysters for $19.95

 

This Valentine’s Day menu is only available on Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call (808) 922-3600 for reservations.

 


 

Ya-Ya’s Chophouse & Seafood

Dine-in: This Valentine’s special for two costs $139 and includes:

  • Starter: Classic Caesar salad
  • Main course: 18-day dry-aged prime porterhouse, creamed spinach, traditional mashed potatoes
  • Dessert: Chocolate mousse cake
  • Champagne toast

 

Call (808) 725-4187 for reservations.