Ready to fall in love? With miles of spellbinding coastline and rolling vineyards, SLO CAL has a way of bringing out the romantic in all of us. This Valentine’s Day, slow down and savor the flavor of SLO CAL with a table for two with a view. (Or a table for the whole family, a table for friends — or a table for one! After all: #selfcare.) Multiple restaurants from Cambria to Paso Robles and Pismo Beach offer special menus perfect for an intimate dinner with those you love. Considering SLO CAL’s bountiful produce, ranches, fisheries, bakeries, breweries, distilleries, and vineyards, you can bet your meal will be spectacular.

After your starry-eyed rendezvous, why not stay in SLO CAL to explore? Take a leisurely walk on the beach, or hike one of our dozens of scenic trails. Indulge in boutique shopping, arts and culture, or take a drive to one of SLO CAL’s 250 wineries for a tasting. Here, life’s too beautiful to rush, so plan to take your time while you fall head over heels.

Tip: Be smart and book your table early! Nearly all of these restaurants require reservations and fill up fast.

North

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  • The Restaurant at JUSTIN

    • February 14

    • $295 per person

    • 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446

    • (805) 238-6932

    • Seeking out the best local ingredients, JUSTIN culinary team has created a 9-course Valentine's Day tasting menu with an option to add on a Wine Pairing to compliment your experience. 

       

  • Niner Wine Estates

    • February 10, 6 - 9 pm

    • $225 per person; $205 for wine club members

    • 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles, CA 93446

    • (805) 226-4894

    • Celebrate beneath Heart Hill with a four-course dinner with wine pairings and a chocolate coffee dessert to finish.
       

  • Cielo Ristorante & Rooftop Bar

    • February 14

    • $105 per person with wine pairing ($80 per person without wine pairing)

    • 6400 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

    • (805) 538-9517

    • Celebrate love at Cielo with the "Cena con il Mio Amore" Valentine's Special. Start with a sparkle as you toast your love, then move onto a three-course meal perfectly paired with delicious wines. 


       

  • Barley & Boar

    • February 14

    • $120 per person

    • 5925 Entrada Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422

    • (805) 460-6369

    • Enjoy Valentine's Day at Barley & Boar with a curated menu that blends romance and culinary artistry. Enjoy a journey of fresh, local ingredients from appetizer to dessert, paired with delicious wines to make for an unforgettable night of dining. 

       

  • Opolo Vineyards

    • February 10, 5:30 - 9:30 pm

    • $155 per person; $135 for wine club members

    • 7110 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446

    • (805) 238-9593

    • Head to Opolo for a night of wine, food and fun for the Valentine's Day Winemakers Dinner. Enjoy a delicious menu paired with enchanting Opolo wines while listening to live music and dancing. 

 

  • Cass Winery

    • February 14, 5:30 pm

    • $90 per person

    • 7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

    • (805) 239-1730

    • Come out to CASS Winery for the Valentine's Dinner & Comedy Show.

 

  • Cello Ristorante at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort

    • February 9-18

    • 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446

    • (805) 369-2500

    • Check out the special menu with decadent options black angus filet with Main lobster claws to Alaskan king salmon with white truffle risotto. 

 

 

Valentine's Day sweets from Just Baked Cake Studio in Paso Robles
Photo provided by: Just Baked Cake Studio

North Coast

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  • Madeline’s Restaurant & Wine Cellar
    • February 14

    • $85 per person

    • 788 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

    • (805) 927-4175

    • Six-course prix fixe meal including amuse-bouche, appetizer, soup, salad, entree and dessert, plus one glass of sparkling wine. Reservation required. 

 

  • The Sow's Ear Cafe

    • February 14

    • 2248 Main St., Cambria, CA 93428

    • (805) 927-4865

    • Celebrate a romantic Valentine's dinner at the Sow's Ear Cafe. The special includes filet mignon and lobster tail served with your choice of soup or salad, along with their famous flower pot bread.

San Luis Obispo

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  • Brasserie SLO

    • February 14, 3pm-9pm

    • $75++ per person

    • 1125 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    • (805) 548-1000

    • Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu starting with fresh oysters, your choice of main and ending with cheesecake or coconut custard.

 

  • BONUS: Sheila Kearns Chocolaterie

    • Open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm

    • 722 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    • (805) 439-3330

    • “Chocuterie” is perfect for Valentine’s Day, including a mix of fresh and dried organic fruits, hand-dipped strawberries and hand-painted luxury chocolates all artfully places on a solid Italian chocolate heart

Sheila Kearns Chocuterie Board
Photo provided by: Sheila Kearns Chocolate & Confections

South Coast

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  • SeaVenture Restaurant

    • February 14, 4pm-8:30pm

    • $75 per person

    • 100 Ocean View Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

    • (805) 773-4994

    • Set the stage for a memorable celebration with an intimate oceanfront dinner. savor the specially curated 3-course dinner featuring dishes like scallop ceviche tostada or a grilled flat iron steak.

 

  • Blue Moon Over Avila

    • February 14, 4:30pm-8pm

    • $79 per person

    • 460 Front St. Avila Beach, CA 93424 

    • (805) 595-2583

    • Enjoy a special three-course Valentine's menu with decadent entrees from braised short ribs to mighty cap mushroom polenta. Finish off the meal with chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis, strawberry mille-feuille or even creme brulee. 


       

  • Lido at Dolphin Bay Resort - Film N' Feast Event

    • February 13, 5pm

    • $200 for two, includes 2 glasses of wine

    • 2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

    • (800) 516-0112

    • Pre-valentines and galantine's celebration at Lido's Film N' Feast Event includes an immersive indoor movie and paired 6-course dining experience. Lido is also hosting a Valentine's by the Sea romantic oceanfront four-course meal on February 14, reservations are required. 

       

  • Pequin Coastal Cocina

    • February 14 - 17, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    • 147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

    • (805) 773-1011

    • Special pre-fixe Valentine's Day dinner menu.

       

  • Marisol at the Cliffs

    • 5 pm - 9 pm

    • 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

    • (805) 773-5000

    • Experience new Executive Chef Troy Tolbert's exciting newly released menu featuring local ingredients and global flavors in a heart-stirring setting with ocean views. 

Valentine's Day at the Cliffs Hotel

Photo provided by: The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

Other romantic restaurants that aren’t publicizing anything related to Valentine's Day:

 

 

Header image photo courtesy of: Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach