15 of the Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Deals in Denver

Broncos fans know that the most romantic day in February is when the team makes it to the Super Bowl, but since that’s sadly off the table for at least another year, take solace with your sweetie on the more traditional day of love.

Here, 15 ways to kindle a new romance, fan the flames of long-lasting love, or simply enjoy food and drinks for two with a galentine or palentine—and even a few options for procrastinators.

American Elm

• Location: 4132 W. 38th Ave., Denver (West Highland)
• Cuisine: American

American Elm’s cozy, neighborhood setting makes it ideal for a date night—and the menu shows that food and love go hand in hand. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is serving a four-course dinner for $90 per person. Feast on crab cakes with Old Bay remoulade, Roman gnocchi with Bolognese, and a selection of two stuffed pastas, three meaty mains, and two desserts. Will you choose the wild boar mezzaluna or the ricotta ravioli, the steak au poivre or the sole meunière? Good thing there will be two of you. Reservations recommended; menu details here

Blackbelly Bistro

• Location: 4324 W. 41st Ave., Denver (Berkeley)
• Style: European

Blackbelly Market, chef-restaurateur Hosea Rosenberg’s butchershop and sandwich deli, opened in Denver in 2024 and recently added its Blackbelly Bistro dinner concept one night a week. While the space won’t be open for dinner on Valentine’s Day, you can come in a night early on February 13 to celebrate with your special someone over a skillet brie appetizer with crostini, French onion soup, mussels in white wine brodo, wagyu steak frites, and a few surprises. Blackbelly Bistro is open 5 to 8 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, or you can order pickup or delivery if you’d rather have a night in. Reservations not taken

Done Deal

• Location: 370 17th St., Denver (Downtown)
• Cuisine: Cocktail bar

Test out the veracity of the time-honored myth of oysters as aphrodisiac at chef-restaurateur Troy Guard’s Republic Plaza cocktail lounge. Throughout February, you can sip a zippy Aphrodisiac Oyster Martini made with peppercorn-infused gin, olive brine mignonette, and a freshly shucked oyster. Results not guaranteed; we recommend an order of whipped burrata and a charcuterie plate to enhance the mood before heading elsewhere for dinner—or something more spontaneous. Reservations not taken

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

• Location: 1539 17th St., Denver (LoDo), and other locations
• Cuisine: Seafood

The intimate setting and tempting menu at one of Denver’s longest-standing seafood specialists make Jax a perfect choice for a romantic night out. To help set the mood, the Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs locations are offering a Valentine’s Day menu for $90 per person. Start with caviar-topped blinis before selecting appetizers from the likes of white truffle deviled eggs or fritto misto before moving on to lobster bisque, a Little Gem salad, and entrée selections such as squid ink bucatini with scallops or a whole Colorado striped bass for two, among others. Reservations required

Jinya Ramen Bar

• Location: 1710 Wynkoop St., Denver (LoDo)
• Style: Japanese

Have your own Lady and the Tramp moment over a noodle bowl at this ramen shop across the street from Union Station. The Ladle of Love special consists of two bowls of ramen for $28; choose from the spicy chicken or the Spicy Creamy V, a vegetarian version with tofu. The only catch? You’ll have to surprise your sweetheart on a Tuesday, since the special is only available every Tuesday this month (but not on February 14). The good news? You can celebrate Valentine’s Day several times (or with several SOs, if that’s how you roll). Reservations not taken

Le Colonial

• Location: 255 Filmore St., Denver (Cherry Creek)
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the tropical setting of this upscale Vietnamese eatery. Couples can enjoy a three-course menu for $125 each (drinks not included) with a choice from four small plates, four entrées, and two desserts. Share dumplings with your dumpling or explore appetizers and large plates like yuzu scallop crudo, pan-seared duck breast in tamarind-orange glaze, and turmeric-cured sea bass. Reservations required

Luca

• Location: 711 Grant St., Denver (Capitol Hill)
• Cuisine: Italian

The stars align on February 14 at Luca, where you can celebrate your own romance while toasting to the restaurant, which opened on Valentine’s Day 23 years ago (the same day as the first birthday of Luca Bonanno, owners Frank and Jacqueline Bonanno’s son). The menu, at $100 per person, includes fried artichokes, a salad, crab agnolotti, and a choice from two entrées and two desserts. Also check out Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day celebrations at the Bonannos’ other restaurants, Mizuna and Osteria Marco.  Reservations recommended; menu details here

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Marigold

• Location: 405 Main St., Lyons
• Cuisine: Modern American

Lyons is just close enough to metro Denver for a romantic getaway without the need to pack an overnight bag. Marigold has been consistently one of Colorado’s top restaurants since chef-owner Theo Adley opened it in 2022. If you haven’t been yet, Valentine’s Day gives you a reason to head to the quaint Boulder County town for a special dinner. Adley is presenting an $85 multicourse dinner from February 12 to 15; dishes change daily so prepare to be surprised and delighted with an amuse bouche, appetizer, entrée, and dessert (or check out the regular nightly menu to get an idea of what you’re in store for). Reservations required

Molino Chido

• Location: 2501 Dallas St., Aurora (inside the Stanley Marketplace)
• Cuisine: Mexican

This new taqueria from Tommy Lee (owner of Uncle and Hop Alley) and Michelin-starred chef Michael Diaz de Leon is launching its very cool Más Chido dinner series as an intimate chef’s counter for Valentine’s weekend dinner from February 12 to 14, with five courses for $85 per person, plus a mixed drink ($55) or NA ($45) pairing. While the menu has not been set, it won’t be an ordinary taco platter. Expect ancestral Mexican ingredients, masa-based dishes, and global influences, all plated with modern flare. If you miss out on Valentine’s Day reservations, the Más Chido series will continue every Friday and Saturday evening this year. Reservations required

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The OG

• Location: 1600 20th St., Denver (Ballpark)
• Cuisine: American

Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, which means brunch is on the table. At the OG inside the Rally Hotel, you can dig into the eatery’s regular brunch menu, plus red velvet pancakes and grape-berry spritzes, all served up with DJ beats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If that’s too early to get things rolling, why not book a Lovebirds Getaway package for the night before? Brunch reservations recommended

Osteria Alberico

• Location: 3455 S. University Blvd., Englewood
• Cuisine: Italian

The Frasca Hospitality Group is skilled at making your date night a memorable experience. At Englewood’s Osteria Alberico, enjoy a five-course dinner on February 13 or 14 (make reservations here) for $85 each, with optional wine pairings by the glass or half-glass. Expect fresh crudos, antipasti, pastas, and other Italian specialties. If Englewood isn’t your neighborhood, Frasca Hospitality is also hosting Valentine’s Day dinners at Tavernetta downtown and Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder. Reservations required at all three locations

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

• Location: 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree
• Cuisine: Steak house

A romantic tryst at Perry’s near Park Meadows makes for a great suburban getaway because what happens in Lone Tree stays in Lone Tree. Perry’s offers multiple options to fit your style, whether it’s a candlelit dinner for two ($219 per couple February 12 to 15), a three-course meal ($89 per person February 13 to 14), or even a Second Chance dinner for the forgetful served on February 22 (either the candlelit or three-course options). And if the coziest hideaway happens to be your own home? Perry’s will wrap up any of these options for takeout. Reservations recommended; menus here

Saverina

• Location: 6985 E. Chenango Ave., Denver (Belleview Station)
• Cuisine: Italian

Experience love Italian-style with sleek, modern Saverina’s La Festa di San Valentin dinner special. For $95 each, you can build a three-course dinner with appetizers such as roasted baby beets or lobster and truffle ravioli, entrees like rolled winter squash lasagna or pan-seared diver scallops, and tiramisu or strawberry panna cotta for dessert. And since the restaurant is located inside the Kimpton Claret Hotel, you could always make this a staycation weekend.  Reservations recommended

Somebody People

• Location: 1165 S. Broadway, Denver (Platt Park)
• Cuisine: Plant-based

One of the Mile High City’s top plant-based eateries is opening early and keeping the lights on late for Valentine’s Day to help you score a reservation. Choose a seating time between 3 and 10 p.m. on February 14 and you’ll be rewarded with an $85 set menu of house-made breads and pastas, creative vegetable presentations, and Mediterranean flavors. Tack on a cocktail and wine pairing for $65. Reservations required

STK Steakhouse

• Location: 1550 Market St., Denver (LoDo)
• Cuisine: Steak house

This downtown steak house is running Valentine’s Day menu specials from February 9 to 16, so you really have no excuse for missing the chance to share a night out with your Valentine. There’s no set menu, but you can build your own adventure with specials including a chocolate-strawberry cocktail ($23), Kaluga caviar ($19), and mains that run from king crab pasta gratin ($69) to surf and turf ($89) to a giant lobster tail ($129). And of course, there will also be special desserts. Reservations recommended