Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, but several restaurant chains are stretching their promotions to a week or more.
Steak, lobster, heart-shaped pizzas and desserts with chocolate, strawberries and raspberries are on the menu.
Here is a sampling of what full-service and quick service chains have announced this year on their websites, in news releases or social media posts. Prices may vary by location.
Full service
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina: A three-court Sweetheart menu for two will be offered Feb. 10-17. Entrées include fajitas, crab and shrimp enchiladas and a Muy Grande platter. acapulcorestaurants.com
BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse: A Sweetheart Pizookie served Feb. 14-16 will feature a cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, strawberries and a chocolate topping. The chain’s Lucky Ducky cocktail container will turn into Get Lucky Ducky for the occasion; the beverage is made with several alcoholic beverages, including tequila, rum, vodka and peach schnapps. Also, people who buy $50 e-gift cards through Feb. 14 can get a $10 bonus card. bjsrestaurants.com
Black Angus Steakhouse: A Campfire Feast Dinner for Two for about $69 includes one starter, two entrées with two sides each and one dessert. There is also a $114 dinner for two with filet mignon and lobster tails. blackangus.com
California Pizza Kitchen: A Sweet Deal for Two includes one starter, two entrées and one dessert starting at $55. It’s available Feb. 10-17. Customers who purchase it can get a card with additional offers good Feb. 17-March 2. cpk.com
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar: Surf & Turf for Two will be available Feb. 7-16. claimjumper.com
Descanso Restaurant: There will be prix fixe menus Feb. 13-14 as well as Valentine’s brunch Feb. 15-16. descansorestaurant.com
El Torito: A three-court Sweetheart menu for two will be offered Feb. 10-17. Entrées include fajitas, Shrimp Mazatlán Enchiladas and a Macho Combo. eltorito.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Valentine’s menu will be available Feb. 13-17, including Surf & Turf for Two. flemingssteakhouse.com
Lazy Dog Restaurants: Customers who make online reservations Feb. 10-16 can receive a $10 promo card for use between Feb. 17 and March 16. The chain will be serving a limited-time Huckleberry Spritz during Valentine’s week. lazydogrestaurants.com
Maggiano’s Little Italy: A “That’s Amore” meal for two will be available Feb. 8-18 with entrees that include beef, chicken, salmon and pasta. maggianos.com
Mountain Mike’s Pizza: New this year is a Sweetheart Cherry Pie Dessert Pizza, which will cost $5.99 with any pizza purchase except mini pizzas. Heart-shaped pizzas are available through Feb. 28. mountainmikespizza.com
Polly’s Pies: Heart-shaped apple, cherry or boysenberry hand pies will be available throughout February at $7.99. pollyspies.com
Round Table Pizza: Guests can get 14% off large or extra large pizzas Feb. 14-17. Use the code RTP125. roundtablepizza.com
Tender Greens: Customers can get a free Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake with any entrée purchase on Feb. 14. tendergreens.com
Water Grill: The chain will be serving four-course prix fixe menus with entrees such as Chilean sea bass and surf & turf. Check your local restaurant for details. watergrill.com
Quick service and sweets
Baskin-Robbins: The flavor of the month is Love Potion No. 31, white chocolate and raspberry with raspberry swirls, chocolate chips and raspberry-filled chocolate-flavored hearts. baskinrobbins.com
Chick-fil-A: Heart-shaped trays for such items as Chick-n-Minis, cookies and brownies will be available through Feb. 22. chick-fil-a.com
Cold Stone Creamery: The featured flavor is Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, available in a heart-shaped red velvet cake. coldstonecreamery.com
Del Taco: Rewards members can get buy-one-get-one shakes Feb. 14-16.
Duck Donuts: The Love Dozen, featuring a variety of pink, red and chocolate toppings, will be available through Feb. 16. The chain is also offering doughnuts and milkshakes with Reese’s Pieces through April 6. duckdonuts.com
Dunkin’: The heart-shaped Cupid’s Choice Specialty Donut, filled with Bavarian cream, is back through Feb. 18. dunkindonuts.com
Dutch Bros: Look for Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha and Strawberries & Cream Rebel, made with the chain’s energy drink. Both feature a creamy top and valentine-shaped candies. dutchbros.com
Krispy Kreme: The “Hearts in Bloom” collection features heart-shaped doughnuts decorated with candy flowers. krispykreme.com
Miguel’s Jr.: The Corona-based chain will be serving nachos in heart-shaped trays on Valentine’s Day only. www.miguelsjr.com