Valentine Dining all around SoWal!

[Teresa]

It's a special night out for many folks who are looking for a romantic dinner or family time out to celebrate Valentine's Day. Here are some of the highlights from restaurants around town.

Basmati's Asian Cuisine
Blue Mountain Beach

Marie's Bistro
Blue Mountain Beach
Special Valentine's Day menu and live music

Havana Beach Bar & Grill @ The Pearl
Rosemary Beach
Treat your special someone to a special date night at Havana Beach Bar & Grill. Includes choice of a special 3-course dinner (regular menu not available). Glass of bubbles upon arrival. Reservations preferred, call 850.588.2882. $85* per adult | $45* per child (12 and under)

Palate Teaser
Crispy Gulf Oyster
sofrito mayo, brine, oregano

Starter
Choice of:
Seared Foie Gras
plantain, sour orange mustard
Lobster Bisque
coconut, tapioca, lime
Winter Green Salad
avocado, cranberry, pineapple, peanut

Main
Choice of:
Duck Confit
creamy saffron rice, sofrito, green bean
Seared Gulf Fish
plantain gnocchi, cabbage slaw, avocado
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
fingerling potato, Swiss cheese, smoked tomato gravy
Heritage Pork Chop
black bean and rice, tostón, sour orange

Dessert
Choice of:
Strawberry Cheesecake
honey-almond crust, white chocolate, mascarpone
Alfajores
milk caramel, dark chocolate, shortbread, coconut, horchata

 

[Teresa]

Fish Out of Water @ WaterColor Inn
WaterColor Resort
Join us for Valentine's Dinner and treat your special someone to a special date night at Fish Out of Water. Includes choice of a special 5-course dinner (regular menu not available). Reservations preferred | 850.534.5050
$95++ per adult | ++Service Charge & Sales Tax Not Included

Amuse Bouche
Cornmeal Crusted Oyster, Caviar, Cajun Remoulade

First
Select One
FOOW Blue-Crab Crab Cake, Melon, Wheeler farms Organic Greens, Basil Aioli
Spring Pea Falafel, Charred Corn, Pink Chili Citrus Sauce
Crispy Pork Belly, Anson Mills Herbed Farro, Greens, Elderberry Syrup
Black Angus Beef Short Rib Ravioli, Celery Root Puree, Mushroom Duxelle

Second
Select One
Roasted Baby Beets, Avocado, Quinoa Salad, Yoghurt-Orange Vinaigrette
Pear Salad, Watercress, Endive, Roasted Walnut Dressing, Roquefort Cheese
Marinated Squid, Cucumber, Tomato Salad, Marcona Almonds
Classic Caesar, Anchovy Dressing, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Herbed Croutons

Entrée
Select One
Local Red Snapper, Roasted Cauliflower, Grapes, Red Pepper-Butter
Center Cut Chateau Fillet, Mushroom Ragout, Pommes Lyonnaise, Bordelaise Demi Glaze
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Squash Seed Risotto, Minted Fava beans
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast, Spiced Apple Pulp, Swiss chard, Wild Rice Croquette, Orange Jus

Dessert
Select One
Valrhona Chocolate Crème Brulee, Fresh Raspberries, Salted Caramel Macaron
Passion Fruit Tart, Lemongrass Chantilly Cream, Red Currants, Berry Sorbet

Great Southern Cafe
Seaside
Great Southern Valentine's Day 4 course feature ~

1) Butler salad
2) Herb crusted lamb pops over a mushroom and mascarpone risotto
3) Choice of either:
-20 oz porterhouse with wilted broccolini and a cheddar and gruyere lobster mac OR
-Poached snapper with bayaldi and sauce caponata
4) Goat cheese panna cotta

 

[Teresa]

Goatfeather's
Blue Mountain Beach
Valentine's Day 4 course menu, $45 per person or $80 for two. All reservations made will receive a complimentary drink of your choice (per person). Call and make reservations 850-267-3342
(Regular menu will also be available, excluding early bird special)

 

[Teresa]

The Terrace
Inlet Beach
reservations 850-231-5202

Cafe Thirty-A
Seagrove Beach
reservations (850) 231-2166

Paradis
Rosemary Beach
(850) 534-0400

Marlin Grill
Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin
(850) 351-1990

 

[Teresa]

There are many more outstanding spots for Valentine's Day dining in the South Walton area. Have a cocktail on Bud and Alleys rooftop at sunset and stay for dinner. Go bayside for dinner at Borago at the foot of the 331 bridge.

Local Catch is a fun place for good wine and beer, specialty cocktails, killer pork nachos and a southern menu with a touch of Nola.

Drop in at 45 Central Wine Bar for wine, sushi and sweet and savory bites. La Crema in Rosemary Beach is always divine...

You can NEVER go wrong with The Red Bar and sister restaurant Louis Louis. Two beloved spots with great bars and very similar menus.

Try the new Abrazo for Latin cuisine in Grayton Beach in the old Borago location.. Completely renovated space serving dinner and cocktails. We're hearing wonderful things about Amici, the new Italian place at 30Avenue. La Cocina and George's, both favorites for lunch and dinner, now OPEN for the season. Surfing Deer is now open in the former Valley Seagrove location - serving a special Valentine menu.

Where will you dine?

 

[Teresa]

Whiskey Bravo is OPEN on Valentine's Day! (normally open Wed-Sun during winter)
Call 850-213-0015 to reserve.
Seagrove Beach

 

[Teresa]

Trebeache
Blue Mountain Beach

It's also Steak and Chop Night every Tuesday night at Trebeache with live music by Balder Saunders.

 

[Teresa]

Old Florida Fish House is the ideal spot for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner in Seagrove Beach from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Overlooking Eastern Lake, Old Florida Fish House provides the perfect backdrop for dinner with your dearest. Relax and enjoy sunset views over Eastern Lake while sharing appetizers, enjoying entrees highlighting both "surf" and "turf". Thinking about grabbing cocktails prior to dinner? Happy Hour is celebrated from 4 to 6 p.m. daily. Reservations are suggested and should be made by calling (850) 534-3045.