Looking for a place to take someone special on Valentine’s Day in Tampa Bay? I have you covered. Here are restaurant recommendations in Tampa Bay for Valentine’s Day 2024. Most restaurants are offering some kind of prix fixe or special menu, but reservations are going quickly and recommended, if not required.

Rooster & the Till: Rooster & the till in Seminole Heights is offering a special 5-course dinner on Valentine’s Day for $155 per guest. A deposit of $25 per guest must be made to hold the reservation, with the fee applied to the total. Due to limited seating all reservations are limited to 2 hours. Reservations are available on Tock. The a la carte menu will not be offered on Valentine’s Day. 6500 N Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida, 33604. (813) 374-8940.

The Left Bank Bistro: This charming French restaurant near downtown St. Petersburg will be offering a special prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. Chef Jermaine Bass is sure to curate a menu filled with culinary delights that impress that special someone in your life. Reservations to The Left Bank Bistro can be made via the phone. 1225 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (727) 256-1691

The Pearl: The Pearl Water Street is celebrating Valentine’s Day with specials for the occasion including an 8 oz. Filet with Potato Gratin, Broccolini and Truffle Butter for $59 and Salmon with Pea Puree, Colossal Crab, Potato Confit and Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette for $45. There is also a special cocktail for the occasion called “The First Date” featuring Lalo Tequila Blanco, Dos Hombres Mezcal, Lillet Blanc, Lemon and Strawberry Cordial served up with a sugar rim and rose petal garnish. Reservations available on OpenTable. 823 Water St C100, Tampa, FL 33602. (813) 709-7776

Ponte Modern American: This upcoming fine-dining restaurant at Midtown Tampa that mixes modern American cuisine with French and Italian influences will offer a special 4-course menu will feature items such as Caviar, a Flight of Tuna, Wagyu Denver Steak, and Mushroom Bisque. Reservations are available on Resy for $175 per person. 1010 Gramercy Ln, Tampa, Florida, 33607. (813) 582-7755.

Oystercatchers: This waterfront destination is a popular one for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart. Oystercatchers is offering a 4-course prix fixe featuring Chef Alessandro Silvestro’s culinary talents. Options include a Seafood Platter or Cheese & Charcuterie Board, Seafood Bisque or Pear Salad, Choose your Entree of N.Y. Strip, Sea Bass, Duck Rossini, Turbot, Scallops or Vegetarian Risotto, and also a Dessert Duo. The price is $130 each for adults and $45 for petit gourmands. The price does not include tax or a 20 percent automatic service charge. Reservations are available on OpenTable. 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, Florida, 33607. (813) 207-6815.

Rusty Pelican: This popular seafood and American cuisine waterfront destination on the Courtney Campbell Causeway is offering a 4-Course tasting menu with optional wine pairing. The price is $105 for the regular meal with a table by the window costing $135. Reservations are available on OpenTable. 2425 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, Florida, 33607. (813) 281-1943.

Birch & Vine at The Birchwood: There will be a 3-Course Prixe Fixe Menu for $90 from Feb. 8 to Feb. 18 with no substitutions. Guests can order from a special a la carte menu on Valentine’s Day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Striploin Carpaccio, Black Garlic Mushroom Tea Bisque, a 6 oz. Holiday Filet Mignon, Long Isand Gnocchi, White Bolognese and more. Reservations are available on OpenTable. 340 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701. (727) 896-1080.

Riverhouse – Second Floor: This Palmetto restaurant on the water will have their second floor ready to serve delicious eats and views on Valentine’s Day for guests. The celebration features a modified Riverhouse Second Floor menu with Second Floor favorites as well as Chef specials for the evening. Guests will also enjoy a special dessert, drink, and wine menu. Live piano music will entertain guests in the restaurant. Reservations are available on Resy. 995 Riverside Drive Floor 2 Palmetto, Florida, 34221.

Clasico Chophouse and Taproom: This Italian destination in Brandon is offering a special 3-course menu for Valentine’s Day. Guests can choose from a caesar or Clasico house salad and marinated shrimp cocktail, heriloom tomatoes, local lemon bail. Main course options include garlic-braised shrimp and scallop tagliatelle, spicy sugo, grana padano; grilled strip steak and braised short rib, roasted garlic yukon gold puree, braised collard greens and cheerwine demi glace; barbecue glazed prime brisket, white cheddar and jalapeño polenta, buttery hoppin’ john; or tomato and eggplant galette, herbed ricotta, and micro green salad. Dessert is a tiramisu parfait to be shared by the romantic couple. Pair dinner with cocktails including Strawberry and Champagne Margarita, Chocolate Martini, Raspberry Martini, or White Chocolate and Cherry Russian. Reservations are recommended and are available on Resy. 775 Brandon Town Center Dr, Brandon, FL 33511. (813) 444-5188

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