Looking for a restaurant for Valentine’s Day 2026 in the Triangle? Here are some restaurants to check out for Valentine’s Dinner in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. We’re including both dine-in and take-home choices.
Also, please scroll down for a list of Valentine’s Day fast food and pizza deals.
If you want to think outside the box, we have also compiled a list of free and cheap Valentine’s Day events in the Triangle, which include karaoke, markets, roller derby, free concerts and more.
Valentine’s Day Dinners in the Triangle
If you’re planning on dining in, reservations are recommended for most of these restaurants. For each of these, though, make sure to check out their options for take-out and delivery. Even if we don’t mention it, it might be available. We are also including meals that you can order from places that are not restaurants, such as breweries and catering companies.
We will be adding more information to this list as we receive it!
Flying Bull Beer Company
Flying Bull Beer Company
752 9th Street, Durham, NC 27705
Flying Bull is offering a six-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu for couples! The meal is $85 per person. They will also have drink specials including their “Somebody’s in Love” Raspberry Porter, specialty cocktails, and bottles of wine! Their entrée options are as follows:
- Filet mignon with marchand du vin and sweet potato au gratin
- Lobster tagliolini: fresh handmade pasta with lobster cream sauce
- Tagliolini al limone: fresh handmade pasta with creamy lemon parmesan sauce
Spots are limited. Reserve your table here.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market
Multiple locations
The Fresh Market is offering a variety of take home meals for two for $65.99. Here are the options for entrees:
- Filet mignon
- Crab cakes
- Sea bass cakes
- Filet mignon and crab cakes
- Filet mignon and seas bass cakes
- Crab cakes and sea bass cakes
- Prime rib
If you are interested in a Valentine’s Day brunch at home, they are also offering a variety of quiches for $19.99.
Order here by Thursday, February 12 at 2 p.m. Pick up will be from Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Overlook Restaurant
Overlook Restaurant
616 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC
Spend Valentine’s Day solving a crime with your loved one over a romantic Italian-themed four-course dinner. Vegan options are available for all courses of the meal.
Tickets are $80 per person (not including tax and gratuity) as well as a $16 booking fee. Purchase tickets here.
Perry’s Steakhouse
Perry’s Steakhouse
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Perry’s Steakhouse is offering two different menus this Valentine’s Day that are available both for dine-in and to-go.
The 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu is available Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2026 for $79 per person before 5:30 p.m., and $89 per person after 5:45 p.m. To-go is $79 per person. The meal has a variety of entree selections including steak, salmon, chicken, spaghetti squash, and more.
The Perry’s Valentine Candlelight Dinner for 2 is available from Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15, 2026 for $219 per couple and $199 for to-go. The meal includes salads, sides, a filet mignon roast and two lobster tails, and dessert.
Make reservations or place to go orders here.
The Restaurant at The Durham
The Restaurant at The Durham
315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC
Enjoy a Valentine’s dinner for $75 per person, not including beverages, gratuity, or tax. Here is what is included in the meal:
- Ceviche
- Vera Luce Chicory Salad
- Ménage à Trois with leek mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, and asparagus
- Espresso Crème Brûlée
- Mad Hatter’s Dessert Feature
Make reservations here. Only available Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC
Sullivan’s Steakhouse will be serving their standard menu on Valentine’s Day, as well as their Tomahawk Trio for Two special. For $199, this dinner includes a 32 oz Wagyu Tomahawk, two North Atlantic cold water lobster tails, and a bottle of Caymus “The Walking Fool” red blend.
Make a reservation for Valentine’s Day here.
Waffle House
Select Waffle House restaurants are pulling out all the stops and setting the stage for a romantic Valentine’s evening — complete with Valentine-themed decorations, candles, and a specially curated jukebox playlist. This special event takes place February 14, 2026, only.
Find the list of Triangle Waffle Houses that are participating in the Valentine’s Day event, and the number to call for reservations.
Other Valentine’s Day Food Deals
Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s is offering a Valentine’s Day Bundle that includes two original pretzels and two medium strawberry mixers for $15.99.
Cinnabon
From February 9 to 22, 2026, Cinnabon is offering 20% off a CinnaPack for rewards members. The offer is single-use. Read more information here. Call ahead and verify your location is participating.
Through February 14, 2025, purchases of $25 or more in gift cards will earn a Classic MiniBon reward code if you have a Cinnabon Rewards Account. Click here for more information.
City BBQ
Order City BBQ for your Valentine’s Day dinner and receive free delivery with code FEB. Offer valid through Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Jamba
Online only, through February 14, 2026, earn a $5 reward card when you buy $25 in gift cards.
McAlister’s Deli
Buy one entree and receive a second one 50% off through Valentine’s weekend.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill has a Valentine’s BOGO offer from February 12 to 14, 2026, loyalty members can buy one entree and receive a second free at participating locations. Deal is available in-store or online.
Qdoba
QDOBA has a Valentine’s Day BOGO offer. One day only, February 14, 2026, buy an entrée and a drink and get a second entrée for FREE (of equal or lesser value) at participating locations. The deal cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Quesadillas are excluded from the offer. For rewards members only.
Piada Italian Street Food
Enjoy heart-shaped pasta through February 15, 2026.
Smashburger
Receive 20% off of any e-gift card purchase through Saturday, February 14, 2026. Valid for online purchases only.
Valentine’s Heart-Shaped Pizza
Marco’s Pizza
Marco’s Pizza is offering Hear-Shaped Pizzas from February 12 to 14, 2026. They start at just $7.99 for a one-topping pie. Or get a heart-shaped pizza and brownie bundle for $13.99. Prices may vary between franchises.
Papa John’s
Papa John’s is offering heart-shaped pizza for $11.99 for the Valentine’s Day season.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut’s heart-shaped pizza is available now starting at $11.99! They also have a $7 Deal Lover’s Menu to make a combination meal for you and your Valentine.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here:
