Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Arguably the most important date night for couples everywhere, the restaurant where you take your significant other is one of the most crucial components for a romantic evening. If you’re still looking for a phenomenal restaurant in Costa Mesa for your Valentine’s Day dinner, check out these four great restaurants that are sure to provide a romantic experience like no other.
Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza
If you want to take this Valentine’s Day dinner to the ultimate luxury level, then you can’t beat Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza. The restaurant is offering a six-course, pre-fixe menu (priced at $115 per person) crafted especially for Valentine’s Day from 5 – 10:30 PM. Start your dinner with the legendary aphrodisiac, a duo of oysters, and finish with the always romantic chocolate-covered strawberries.
3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.352.2525
Golden Truffle
The Golden Truffle is a staple of Costa Mesa cuisine. Owned by Chef Alan Greeley, the Golden Truffle features dishes inspired by the flavors of France, Spain, the Caribbean and Asia. This Valentine’s Day, the Golden Truffle has created a three-course, pre-fixe menu ($55 per person) that celebrates “the best of all worlds.” Start your meal with a white shrimp tostada, then on to a Nebraskan prime boneless short rib before topping it off with a lavender gelato afterglow with rose petal paper. The Golden Truffle also has an extensive wine list to find the perfect pairings for your Valentine dinner.
1767 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949.645.9858
Pinot Provence
In case you want to invoke the spirit of the most romantic city in the world, Paris, couples should definitely check out Pinot Provence, one of the best French restaurants in Orange County. Valentine’s Day dinner begins at 5 PM and Pinot Provence has a wonderful prix-fixe menu featuring Maine lobster bisque, duck breast, filet mignon and dark chocolate gateau with honey-roasted peanut ice cream to top it off. Choose from a three-course meal ($75) or a four-course meal ($85) and have a wonderful French dinner for Valentine’s Day in Pinot Provence’s flower-laden dining room.
686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.444.5900
Scott’s Restaurant and Bar
If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with great seafood or tender, aged prime beef, then Scott’s Restaurant and Bar is a great choice! Executive Chef Mike Doctulero has created an aphrodisiac-infused, three-course prix-fixe menu at $65 per person ($95 with wine pairings). Can’t make it to Scott’s on Valentine’s Day? You can still enjoy a version of their romantic menu from February 11th to February 18th to celebrate on your schedule.
3300 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.979.2400
If none of these restaurants look like the perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Day this year, visit TravelCostaMesa.com to see what other Costa Mesa restaurants are pulling out all the stops for Valentine’s Day 2012.
