Love is in the air — and on the menu — as restaurants across the nation roll out special deals to capture the hearts (and wallets) of couples this Valentine’s Day. From heart-shaped pizzas to multi-course feasts, dining establishments are serving up romance with a side of savings for February 2026.
Fast Food Goes Fancy for Valentine’s Day
In a surprising twist that speaks volumes about changing consumer habits, 67% of couples plan to celebrate their love at fast-food restaurants this Valentine’s Day, according to a recent survey. Texas couples particularly favor Chick-fil-A, with Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut rounding out the top three choices.
“DQ isn’t really about dinner — it’s about dessert-first logic. Couples choosing Dairy Queen are leaning into nostalgia, spontaneity, and low expectations in the best possible way,” one relationship expert noted.
Heart-shaped treats are dominating menus nationwide. Pizza Hut is offering a medium 1-topping heart-shaped pizza on hand-tossed crust available until Feb. 22, while Marco’s Pizza has priced their heart-shaped pies at $7.99, with an optional brownie bundle for $13.99 available Feb. 13-14, according to sources.
Not to be outdone, Papa Murphy’s HeartBaker Pizza is available for $11, or with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for $16 through Valentine’s Day, as confirmed by the company.
Sweet Treats and Breakfast Delights
For those with a sweet tooth, Krispy Kreme has unveiled a Valentine’s Day doughnut collection featuring whimsical options like the “I Love You a Choco-Lot Doughnut” and “Teddy Bear Cookies & Kreme™ Doughnut” at participating U.S. locations.
Early risers can start their day with Hardee’s heart-shaped Made from Scratch biscuits, available through Feb. 15, paired with their new iced coffee in 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes, the company reveals.
Night owls haven’t been forgotten. Insomnia Cookies is offering late-night reservations for couples on Feb. 12-13 from 8 p.m. to midnight, along with limited-edition Valentine’s Day dips in Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, and Caramel starting Feb. 9, according to their announcement.
Date Night Deals: Multi-Course Meals for Two
Looking for something more substantial? Ruby Tuesday’s Cupid’s Dinner for Two starts at $49.99 and includes two All-You-Can-Eat Garden Bars, two select entrees like Hickory Bourbon Salmon or a 6 oz Ribeye, and one shareable dessert such as Ultimate Chocolate Cake or New York Cheesecake. The deal runs from Feb. 3–28, with premium upgrades available for $3, as detailed on their website.
“This February, we’re making it easy (and delicious) to plan a night out with Cupid’s Dinner for Two starting at $49.99—available all month long!” Ruby Tuesday states.
California Pizza Kitchen’s Sweet Deal for Two includes one starter, two entrées, and one dessert starting at $60, available for dining-in or takeout Feb. 9–15, according to their promotion.
Want an upscale experience without breaking the bank? P.F. Chang’s is providing a 5-course dining experience for two for $89.99, available for dining-in Feb. 12–16 at participating locations, though reservations are required.
For Italian food lovers, Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers a 4-course Valentine’s dinner for two for $65, including an appetizer, soups or salads, entrées, and a shared dessert, available for dine-in only Feb. 5–15, the restaurant confirms.
Budget-Friendly Romance
Who says romance has to be expensive? Waffle House is offering budget-friendly Valentine’s Day dinner reservations at 218 locations across 22 states, bookable through their website.
Fazoli’s rewards members can enjoy a $19.99 Dinner for Two from Feb. 12-16, including two spaghetti dinners, two small drinks, and desserts, as reported.
For taco enthusiasts, Chronic Tacos is offering loyalty members free churro bites with caramel dip on Feb. 14 only, though it’s an online-only deal.
Burger fans rejoice! Farmer Boys has a BOGO deal on Feb. 14: buy any burger, get a second one half off, according to sources.
Specialty Experiences
Fondue favorite The Melting Pot is celebrating Valentine’s Day all month long with extras to set the mood, including their 4-Course Cupid’s Lunch Prix Fixe menu on Feb. 14th and 15th from 12pm to 4pm, and “3 Days of Romance” Feb. 13th-15th, as outlined on their website.
At Kyuramen, dine-in guests spending $50+ will be treated to complimentary matcha pudding or cherry blossom jelly on Feb. 14, 2026 — while supplies last, the company indicates.
Even convenience stores are getting in on the action. 7-Eleven is offering Heart-Shaped Donuts topped with festive sprinkles and two 7-Select King-Size Chocolate
