‘Andaz Taste’ with Bar Nine

Culver City’s coffee roaster Bar Nine will serve complimentary hot and cold brews on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. during the inaugural “Andaz Taste” event at The Andaz in West Hollywood. The monthly series highlights local restaurants and culinary innovators. Learn the coffee brewing process and pairing recommendations and taste the complex flavors of roasts from around the world. Guests will receive a voucher for a 20 percent discount on the bottomless brunch at The Andaz’s Riot House Restaurant. Choose from farm fresh eggs, house-made pastries and fluffy Belgian waffles. Discounted valet parking is $7. 8401 Sunset Blvd., (323)656-1234.

Valentine’s Day at Tom Bergin’s

Tom Bergin’s Public House, one of Los Angeles’ best Irish pubs, is holding its second annual Single Awareness Day, also known as S.A.D., on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 from 5 to 11 p.m. Singles can enjoy the lively atmosphere, specialty cocktails and a DJ spinning “unromantic” music. Grab a Fireball shot and send one to someone, igniting sparks from across the bar. Singles can also participate in “flame to the fire,” a tradition in which guests burn letters and photos of ex-boyfriends and girlfriends in the pub’s fireplace. Participants can also bring their ex-boyfriends’ and girlfriends’ gently-used clothing and other items for donation to Goodwill. For couples, Tom Bergin’s offers a special “cheap date” menu for two for $30. The special includes two Tom Bergin’s burgers, two orders of housemade fries and two cans of beer in a Champagne ice bucket. Guests are encouraged to make reservations. 840 S. Fairfax Ave., (323)936-7151.

Romantic RockSugar

Chef Mohan Ismail of RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen is serving a special prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day with signature favorites including crispy chicken samosas, roasted Hainan striped bass, ginger fried rice and warm chocolate cake. Guests can choose to be seated in two distinctive main dining rooms featuring terraces, water-walls and romantic lighting. The restaurant also has a private dining room with a terrace, a fire pit and an exotic bar and lounge. The Valentine’s Day dinner is $48 per guest and includes three shareable appetizers as well as an entrée, side and dessert for each person. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., (310)552-9988.

Fall in love at Blue Ribbon Sushi

Bring a loved one to Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill on Valentine’s Day and enjoy a four-course menu. Choose from signature appetizers and unique preparations including assorted sashimi, beets and truffle cheese followed by sushi omakase. Enjoy a surf and turf entrée with braised short rib and butter poached king crab legs with celery root puree and truffle teriyaki. Guests may also choose the famous fried chicken entrée. The dinner ends on a sweet note with dipped strawberries. The cost is $40 per person. 189 The Grove Dr., (323)352-9300.

Fleming’s Valentine’s celebration

Enjoy a romantic three-course prix fixe menu available Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The menu starts at $59.95, and entrées include an eight-ounce filet mignon with choice of chardonnay poached Scottish salmon filet or North Atlantic lobster tail. Each dish pairs perfectly with the LVE wine collection by John Legend. Fleming’s is also offering a special brunch on Valentine’s Day beginning at 11 a.m. for $39.95. The three-course menu features fresh seasonal berries and choice of filet mignon Benedict or baked brioche French toast accompanied by roasted baby potatoes and pan seared broccolini. A children’s menu is also available for $18.95. 252 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, (310)278-8710; 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213)745-9911.

Celebrate at Mr. C Valentine’s Day

Executive chef Giuseppe Manco introduces two special menus for the Valentine’s Day weekend at The Restaurant at Mr. C. On Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13, the three-course, prix fixe menu is $79 per person. The restaurant will also offer its regular a la carte menu. On Valentine’s Day, enjoy a romantic, four-course dinner menu for $135 per person with a complimentary “deconstructed” bellini upon arrival, a single stem rose or lily and musical performances at 7 and 9 p.m. 1224 Beverwil Drive, (310)226-6245.

Fall in love at Obica

From Italy, a country where passionate love and unabashed romance is an art, comes Obica’s intimate dinner with wine pairing for two. Both Obica locations in Santa Monica and Century City offer the special dining option from Feb. 12-14. Dishes include risotto with lobster paired with Perlé Metodo Classico DOC 2007, Ferrari; red snapper paired with La Rocca Soave Classico DOC 2013, Pieropan; and semifreddo with white chocolate, vanilla and red currant paired with Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2012, Donnafugata. The special meal is $95 per couple. Wine pairing is $25 per person, and Obica is offering specially priced bottles of Perlé Metodo Classico DOC 2007, Ferrari for $60. 606 Broadway, (310)393-6633; 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., (310)556-2452.

Asian-inspired Valentine’s dinner

On Sunday, Feb. 14, EP & LP restaurant executive chef Louis Tikaram is serving a sweet and savory banquet for lovers. Diners will enjoy two glasses of prosecco or Veuve Clicquot and a half-dozen Pacific oysters before a dish of spiced salmon and Lou Dogg’s crispy skin chicken made with half a Mary’s Farm organic chicken and served with E.P vegetable fried rice. Finish with coconut s’mores served with coconut sorbet. The dinner is $100 for couples; $125 including the Veuve Clicquot pairing. The restaurant’s signature Valentine’s Day cocktail, “Tainted Love” features a mix of herbs and fruit. The upstairs LP rooftop will also host a “Not So Lonely Hearts” party for singles. 603 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310)855-9955.

Heart pizza and free prosecco

Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco from 5 p.m. to closing on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Pizza Romana. The special is ideal for couples and families looking for a casual Valentine’s Day dinner. The new pizzeria is known for a traditional Romana-style pies and fried chicken made famous by the restaurant’s precursor, Cube. 615 N. La Brea Ave., (323)939-1148 ext. 10.

Dinner, live music at Artisan House

Chef Karo Patpatyan of Artisan House in Downtown Los Angeles is serving a three-course, prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day for $45. The dinner spotlights local markets from 5:30 to 11 p.m., offering guests a choice of three appetizers. Entrées include pan-seared Scottish salmon, grilled marinated tiger prawns and six-hour slow cooked braised beef short ribs with potato bacon terrine. Finish with chocolate hazelnut tarts or strawberry cheesecake cones. Diners can upgrade with a bottle of Le Grand Courtage for an additional $45. Music will be performed throughout the evening. 600 S. Main St., (213)622-6333.

Prix fixe at Terrine

Terrine’s chef and owner Kris Morningstar and restaurateur Stephane Bombet will offer a six-course, prix fixe menu for $75 per person on Valentine’s Day. Menu highlights include ricotta gnocchi with truffle butter, pea greens and parmesan, and a trio of beef with short rib, natural bavette and bone marrow with balsamic beet purée, red flannel hash and horseradish. Morningstar also offers vegetarian and vegan multi-course menus upon request. Wines can be paired with each course for an additional $30. The regular dinner menu will not be available. 8265 Beverly Blvd., (323)746-5130.

A plant-based love story

Crossroads Kitchen, owned by the maestro of plant-based dining chef Tal Ronnen, is serving a five-course menu for $75 per person on Valentine’s Day. The menu, created with executive chef Scot Jones, includes walnut sherry roasted chanterelles with amaranth apple gremolata, and tomato cannelloni with spinach cream and truffle cream. The classic Italian wedding soup inspires couples to embrace love and romance while they enjoy an unforgettable meal. The five-course menu is available during seatings on Feb. 14 at 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m. 8284 Melrose Ave., (323)782-9245.

Providence loves seafood

During Valentine’s Day weekend, executive chef Michael Cimarusti presents an indulgent, seafood-centric prix fixe menu for $240 per person, and $365 with wine pairings. The eight-course dinner includes amuse bouche and desserts and is available Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14 from 5:45 to 11 p.m. Pastry chef Jessie Liu’s desserts include Meyer lemon sorbet with osmanthus and butterscotch cremeux and banana Bavarian cream and pecan. 5955 Melrose Ave., (323)460-4170.

A very vegan Valentine’s Day

Enjoy a four-course vegan prix fixe menu by Gracias Madre executive chef Chandra Gilbert and a special cocktail by beverage director Jason Eisner this Valentine’s Day. The specialty cocktail is made from botanical infused tequila blanco, housemade rose syrup, lemon and sparkling wine. The special menu is available from 5 p.m. to closing for $50 per person. Diners can also order a la carte from the regular dinner menu. 8905 Melrose Ave., (323)978-2170.

Loving the Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

The Whisper Restaurant & Lounge is offering a decadent four-course Valentine’s dinner for $75, with $35 optional wine pairings. The menu begins with a salad of chilled heirloom beets and winter citrus garnished with pistachio, avocado and fennel, followed by king crab risotto with blood orange or Maine lobster curry with Thai herbs. Entrées include roasted rib-eye cap with creamed winter greens and cabernet sauce and Chilean sea bass with hot pepper-citrus vinaigrette and miso roasted vegetables. Finish with salted caramel chocolate ganache tarts with caramel popcorn and red velvet tres leches cake with white chocolate whipped cream and pistachio. 189 The Grove Drive, (323)931-0202.

Fig & Olive Melrose Place

Enjoy a romantic table for two on Valentine’s Day weekend with a prix fixe menu selection for $79 per person at Fig & Olive Melrose Place. Coastal Mediterranean wine pairings are offered for an additional $35. Guests will fall in love with the foie gras with fig chutney and toast, rosemary lamb, filet mignon and elegant clementine sorbet desserts. Reservations are available on Feb. 13 from 5:30 to 11 p.m.; 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14. Fig & Olive will also offer its à la carte menu on Feb. 13. 8490 Melrose Place, (310)360-9100.

Wood & Vine Valentine’s Day Dinner

Chef Kyle Schutte of Wood & Vine offers romantic dinners throughout the Valentine’s Day weekend. Dine with loved ones in Old Hollywood style while enjoying special Valentine’s Day cocktails. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 12-14 for $120 per couple. Finish with chocolate, coconut and mint. 6280 Hollywood Blvd., (323)334-3368.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Oysters and Champagne

L.A.’s beloved casual seafood dining spot Knuckle & Claw is offering $1 fresh oysters on Valentine’s Day. Skip the formal dinner and enjoy half bottles of champagne, appetizers of fresh oysters and lobster, crab and shrimp rolls. Don’t worry about making reservations on Feb. 14, just enjoy the special from 5 to 10 p.m. 3112 W. Sunset Blvd., (323)407-6142.