Mootz Pizzeria + Bar and Side Hustle Lounge: These two casual downtown Detroit restaurants are offering a fixed-price dinner for two for $85 with a heart-shaped pizza, garlic knots, a slice of crème brulee cheesecake and a bottle of house wine or pair of cocktails. 1230-1226 Library, Detroit. Mootzpizzeria.com. Sidehustledetroit.com.
Apparatus Room: The flagship restaurant of the Detroit Foundation Hotel, this hot spot will have chef special’s for Valentine’s Day. Choose scallop crudo with beet aguachile, picked fresno chili and salon roe or lobster agnolotti or osso bucco au poive. Truffle upgrades available. 250 W. Larned, Detroit. (313) 800-5600. Detroitfoundationhotel.com.
Sexy Steak: On Feb. 14, this popular and swanky downtown destination will have an a la carte menu with signature items and chef features like Mayura Station strip steak and lobster fra Diavolo. There will also be live entertainment. 1942 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 403-1000. Sexysteakdetroit.com.
Hamilton’s: The ground floor restaurant of the Godfrey Hotel in Corktown is offering an a la carte menu on Feb. 14 and an option for a multi-course dinner at $85 per person featuring choice of pan-roasted haddock or smoked brisket. On Feb. 15, the restaurant will host a Galentine’s Day brunch with a bellini bar. 1401 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 463-4770. godfreyhoteldetroit.com/happenings.
Mario’s: Get two surf-and-turf dinners for $160 or two 12-ounce lobster tails for $190 on Valentine’s Day. 4222 Second, Detroit. (313) 832-1616.
The Eagle: Fried chicken, my love? Get a starter for the table, your choice of entree (fried chicken, shrimp and grits, burnt ends mac and cheese and more), a side and a drink. Offer is $29 per person and runs Feb. 9-15. Couples can also get a complimentary prosecco toast Feb. 12-14. 3461 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 334-4530. eaglerestaurant.com.
Bakersfield: A taco dinner for two features chips and dip, your choice of small plate appetizer, six tacos and two alcoholic beverages. Deal is $29 per person and runs Feb. 9-15. Couples who eat at Bakersfield Feb. 12-14 also get a free prosecco toast. 3100 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 947-7074. Bakersfieldtacos.com.
Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen: On Feb. 12-14 this downtown Ferndale spot will offer a shareable three-course meal featuring poblano soup, Mexican surf and turf entree and dessert for $90. Add on two pomegranate martinis for $22. 201 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Mezcalferndale.com.
Beverly Hills Grill: There will be two seatings for Valentine’s Day dinner, which will include a live violinist and a chef-curated five-course meal. 5 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. 31471 Southfield, Beverly Hills. (248) 642-2355. Beverlyhillsgrill.com.
Vino Lab: Get the girls together for a Galentine’s Day wine tasting that includes three wines, snacks and a wine bottle that you paint and take home. 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 13. $82 per person. 3960 Crooks, Suite 300, Troy. (248) 707-9301. exploretock.com/cucinalab.
Bill’s: From Feb. 13-15, Bill’s will have special Valentine’s Day features that include a 14-ounce prime ribeye with Boursin mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and peppercorn demi for $60 and pan-seared sea scallops with saffron risotto and roasted root vegetables for $50. 39556 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 646-9000.
Roadside B & G: Take your loved one out for herb-stuffed lamb lion with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower and lamb jus for $40, or get the branzino special with champagne risotto, arugula, apple, almond and raspberry vinaigrette for $38. There’s a vanilla and chocolate cake for dessert. Features run Feb. 13-15. 1727 S. Telegraph, Bloomfield Township. (248) 858-7270.
Aurora Italiana: Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 13-15, this colorful Italian destination will have holiday specials alongside its regular menu, plus strolling musicians on the dining room floor. 6199 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. (248) 782-3000. Auroraitaliana.com.
Prime 29 Steakhouse: On Feb. 14, this upscale steakhouse will offer a three-course menu for $100 per person. Options include surf and turf, lover’s pasta, crab-stuffed salmon, lamb chops and much more. There will also be live music to set the mood. 6545 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield Township. Prime29steakhouse.com.
Cafe Cortina: Celebrating a 50-year milestone in 2026, this is considered to be one of the most romantic restaurants in the area. Cafe Cortina is offering a San Valentino feast with a la carte offerings and a fixed-price menu for $145 per person. 30715 W. 10 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 474-3033. View menus and book at cafecortina.com/event/san-valentino-2025.
Aurora on the Lake: Along with the standard menu and a few chef specials, this elegant lakeside restaurant will have live entertainment, strolling musicians and candlelight dining Feb. 13-15. 2323 Union Lake, Commerce Township. (248) 360-6650. auroraitaliana.com/commerce-township/home.
The Wine Grotto at Saint John’s Resort: Celebrate Galentine’s Day in this unique underground setting. Tickets include wines that are paired with a full spread of savory bites including a Mediterranean tapas board, appetizer display, arancini, Italian shrimp and grits, winter squash ravioli and more. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 13. $137 per person. 44045 Five Mile, Plymouth. events.humanitix.com/galentines-in-the-wine-grotto-bru3stde.
The Waterfront Wyandotte: Get a dinner for two with your choice of appetizer, two entrees (choose from lamb chops, prime rob or salmon & shrimp) and dessert for two for $99.99. 507 Biddle, Wyandotte. Thewaterfrontwyandotte.com.
Major Biddle’s: Feb. 13-15, this downriver bar and restaurant will have a special menu of holiday features. Order a strawberries and cream margarita, goat cheese bruschetta crostini, bone-in ribeye or St. Valentine’s gnocchi from their special, a la carte menu. 930 Biddle, Wyandotte. (734) 283-3228.
Benihana: Enjoy a shareable hibachi supreme dinner for two for $70 with chateaubriand, an 8-ounce tenderloin and a cold-water lobster tail, plus other holiday features, Feb. 9-16. Benihana.com for locations and reservations.
White Castle: This fast-food slider chain is celebrating 35 years of hosting couples on Valentine’s Day. Sit down and enjoy tableside service at your neighborhood White Castle. More than 300 restaurants nationwide are participating. Visit the OpenTable app or website for availability on Feb. 14. OpenTable.com.
— Melody Baetens
Dining and Cooking