45 (and Counting) Spots to Score Free Treats and Discounted Eats This Valentine's Day

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They say food is the easiest way into a person’s heart, so why not treat your partner to a grand meal on Valentine’s Day? The annual lover’s holiday is a day that allows you to show your admiration and love for your significant other. And while it can be hard to plan a romantic day for your loved one, we’re here to help ward off some of the stress.

40+ Valentine’s Day food freebies and deals

Whether you’re on a tight budget or looking to go all out for Cupid’s Day, there are tons of amazing V-Day food freebies, specials and deals out there just waiting to be scooped up by you and your boo.

Disclaimer: Please read all coupon details and call your local restaurant to make sure the offer is eligible for your location.

1. Applebee’s

Dine in with your date at your local Applebee’s this Valentine’s Day and enjoy $5 smoocho mucho sips cocktail. Pair the delicious drink with an all-you-can-eat feast including your choice of boneless wings, bbq riblets or shrimp, starting at $14.99. The meal comes with unlimited fries on the side and it’s only available for a limited time.

2. Bake Me a Wish

If you’re looking to go all out on the sweets this year, Bake Me A Wish will hook you up. Whether you’re thinking of adorable mini cupcakes, a heart-shaped chocolate cake, cookies or chocolate, use this code to get 10% off your order.

3. Baskin-Robbins

For a truly inspired Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day treat, you’ll want to check out what Baskin-Robbins has in store. For the entire month of February, you can enjoy the Valentine’s Day classic: Flavor of the Month, Love Potion, or go with the Crazy for You Cake. This heart-shaped cake is decorated beautifully with delicious fudge accents & drips, crunchy OREO cookies & buttercream rosettes. Plus, you can customize it to show your admiration for your partner.

4. Blue Ribbon Sushi

Celebrate your love of sushi with the DIY sushi kit for two from one of New York’s most iconic and highly rated sushi restaurants, Blue Ribbon Sushi. Order your kit from Goldbelly and get $20 off your first order when you sign up for the company’s emails.

5. Bonefish Grill

Looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early? Then head over to Bonefish Grill on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. for a 4-course wine pairing dinner. The special is available for dine-in only and comes with crispy bang artichoke spinach salad paired with Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, smoky crab and shrimp risotto paired with Meiomi pinot noir, filet del mar paired with The Prisoner red blend, chocolate brownie with strawberry champagne sauce paired with Unshackled cabernet sauvignon, for only $65.99 per person. Be sure to make a reservation in advance to attend the festive event.

6. Buca di Beppo

For lovers, and lovers of lasagna, Buca di Beppo has a splendid Valentine’s Day deal in store. The lasagna lovefeast is perfect for two, with a salad, garlic bread, heart-shaped lasagna and cannoli for $59.99. For dine-in now and takeout only on Feb. 14.

7. California Pizza Kitchen

Take your Valentine to California Pizza Kitchen from Feb. 9 through Feb. 14 and enjoy a sweet deal for two. Choose from items available on the $50 – 60 prix fixe menu and be sure to ask about the heart-shaped pizza. Plus, receive a bonus card for your next visit when you purchase a sweet deal package.

8. Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early on Feb. 6 to enjoy Carrabba’s Italian Grill love on the vine= 11177578 dinner special. This exquisite meal allows you to taste some of your favorite dishes – while sipping on some of the finest wine selections. To be a part of the exclusive event, be sure to RSVP at your local restaurant. It’ll cost you $60 per person for the meal, and the gathering starts at 6:30 p.m.

9. Carvel

Craving a Carvel sundae? Pop on over on Valentine’s Day, and take advantage of the BOGO sundaes deal. And if you can’t make it that day, maybe purchase your sweetheart a gift card. Carvel is offering $10 in rewards for every purchase of $30 in gift cards (between Jan. 29 and Feb. 15).

10. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

If variety is the spice of life, then Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is the place to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. The restaurant is offering combination meals starting at $15.49. Each meal comes with an entree and your choice of two sides. For choice and affordability, Cheddar’s is a terrific Valentine’s Day option this year.

11. Chili’s

Indulge your main squeeze on Valentine’s Day with a Chili’s margarita. Quite appropriately, February’s $6 margarita of the Month at Chili’s is The Grand Romance ‘Rita.

12. Cinnabon

From Feb. 10 to Feb. 16, Cinnabon is offering Cinnapacks – these will come with V-Day-themed sprinkles and stickers. In addition, if you purchase $30 in Schlotzsky’s gift cards, between Jan. 29 and Feb. 15, you will get a free Cinnabon.

13. Commander’s Palace

Celebrate love New Orleans style with a special meal for two from the famous Commander’s Palace. Enjoy a three-course quail dinner for two? on Valentine’s Day for $179.95.

14. Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants

On Feb. 14, take your significant other to Cooper’s Hawk and enjoy a pre-fixe Valentine’s Day menu, which includes Cooper’s Hawk surf & turf ($49.99) and blue crab stuffed lobster tails ($54.99). Just be sure to make reservations ahead of time.

15. Chart House

From Feb. 10 through Feb. 14, enjoy Valentine’s Day at Chart House’s three-course dinner for two for only $160. Just be sure to make reservations ahead of time. Check out the delicious price-fix menu here. If you prefer to dine in from the comfort of your own home, opt for the restaurant’s Valentine’s menu for two to-go – it costs only $130.

16. Chef Cat Cora

Enjoy some of Chef Cat Cora’s favorite cookies for Valentine’s Day. Load up on an 18-pack of her heart-shaped rainbow cookies? on Goldbelly and get 15% off the $62.95 price.

17. Del Frisco’s Steakhouse

Looking to enjoy a romantic evening? Del Frisco’s is here to hook you up. Available from Feb. 10 through Feb.17, dine in at Del Frisco’s and enjoy a Valentine’s Dinner for two, which includes an amuse bouche, your choice of two starters, prime 22 oz bone-in ribeye, signature sides and dessert. The price varies by location, and reservations are encouraged.

18. Fazoli’s

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Fazoli’s will treat your lover to a FREE Cheesecake Factory bakery cheesecake or Italian cream cake with any entrée purchase using code VALENTINES24 at participating locations only.

19. Fleming’s

When you dine in at Fleming’s on Valentine’s Day, the 3-course surf & turf menu for two is sure to win your heart. Available from Feb. 8 to Feb. 19, the three-course meal includes a shareable 280-ounce prime bone-In New York strip, 6-ounce filet mignon, crab-stuffed lobster tails and mushroom sauté. It also comes with a starter and a special Valentine’s dessert, dark chocolate torte. The meal will cost you $230.

20. Goldbelly

Planning to have your V-Day meal shipped to your door? Find all the best deals restaurants and bakeries have to offer this Valentine’s Day on Goldbelly. In addition, if you haven’t signed up for Goldbelly emails, you can get $20 off your first order.

21. GODIVA

It would be just about impossible to go wrong with chocolates on Valentine’s Day. But GODIVA chocolates? That’s a solid score. From the brand’s famous chocolate-covered strawberries to its heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates, there isn’t a wrong choice when shopping for your Valentine on GODIVA.

22. Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co.

If you are looking to have a truly yummy Valentine’s Day meal delivered to your door, spend a few minutes drinking in the amazing choices at Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co.. You could go straight for the famous lobster mac & cheese on the half shell for two, which is only $39 or go all out with the romantic dinner from Maine for two, which costs only $144.

23. Jimmy John’s

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Jimmy John’s brand new red velvet cookie. You can enjoy the delicious treat alone or pair it with a tasty sub.

24. Joe’s Crab Shack

How about taking your love to the shack this Valentine’s Day? Joe’s Crab Shack is offering seafood favorites for the perfect date night from Feb. 11 through Feb. 14. The restaurant will be serving up entrees like snow crab classic steampot for only $42.99.

25. Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme has four heart-shaped doughnuts available this Valentine’s Day. You Color My World, I Love You A Choco-Lot, You’re Berry Sweet and Without You I’d Crumble. It’s probably too hard to choose just one, so we say you try them all. How else are you going to know which is your favorite? We’re getting up early on the 14th to bring the Valentine’s Day dozen home for the whole family.

26. Maggiano’s

Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner at your local Maggiano’s. The restaurant put together a that’s amore dine-in special for two – available from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15. This deal will generously feed two people for $90. It includes a starter, two entrees, two desserts and two beverages.

26. Marie Callender’s

Twice a year, Marie Callender’s treats us to its bi-annual pie sale in honor of Great American Pie Month. Since Marie Callender’s keeps the party going all February long, why not pick up a banana cream, lemon meringue or double cream blueberry pie for Valentine’s Day? Whole pies to-go are $5 off all month long when you use the code 5OFF.

27. McCalister’s Deli

Who doesn’t love a gift card deal? When you purchase at least $30 in McCalister’s gift cards (between Jan. 15 and Feb. 16) you’ll get a $5 reward.

28. McCormick & Schmick’s

Enjoy dining and wining at McCormick & Schmick’s with the special Valentine’s Day menu, which is available from Feb. 9 through Feb. 18, for $130 per couple. It is a three-course meal with a starter, main course and dessert.

29. Melting Pot

Aren’t able to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 this year? Well plan ahead or postpone your date to a Thursday night at your local Melting Pot. Every Thursday, the restaurant offers a Thursdate special four-course menu. It features goodies like fondue favorites, and the restaurant will even set the mood for the night by decorating your table with rose petals and chocolates.

30. Metro Diner

Change it up this year and celebrate Valentine’s Day on the weekend with brunch at Metro Diner. Not only to taste the fried chicken & waffles, Charleston shrimp & grits, biscuits & gravy, but also to enjoy the $10.49 strawberry shortcake pancakes the diner will be serving all day.

31. Misha’s Cupcakes

Even with seven locations throughout Miami, if you’re in Des Moines, that doesn’t help you get your hands on Misha’s Cupcakes creatively named spank me cake. That’s where Goldbelly comes to your rescue. Get 15% off this vanilla cake that has been injected with dulce de leche, chocolate chip and peanut butter cake. Topping off this masterpiece are nutter butter cookies, Reese’s pieces, Reese’s mini peanut butter cups, and chocolate curls. The name makes more sense now, doesn’t it?

32. Moe’s Southwest Grill

When you purchase a $30 gift card online, receive FREE $10 Moe Rewards from now until Feb. 15. The $10 Moe Rewards requires the Moe’s app and must be redeemed before April 30.

And Rewards members can get a free Blazin’ Birria Taco with any purchase, between Feb. 1 and Feb. 14.

33. Morton’s The Steakhouse

Dine your heart out at Morton’s The Steakhouse this Valentine’s Day. From Feb. 9 through Feb. 17, enjoy a three-course pre-fixe menu for two for $169.

34. Mrs. Fields

Your favorite cookies delivered straight to your door are ready to hook you up for Valentine’s Day! Mrs. Fields has put together some of the most delightful cookie gifts this year. Try the hungry hearts tin. It’s on sale for $29.99, marked down from $39.99.

35. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

If an elegant dine-in dinner for two is part of your Valentine’s Day plan, you’ll want to see what Perry’s Steakhouse has to offer. The restaurant has a candlelight dinner for two available from Feb.11 to Feb. 14. The dinner includes two salads, an entree for two, two small sides and dessert for $185. If you prefer to dine from the comfort of your home, the dinner comes with rose petals and a votive candle with a holder.

36. Rosa Mexicano

Treat your date to a romantic dinner at Rosa Mexicano. On Feb. 14, the restaurant will be offering Valentine’s dinner specials, including your choice of a starter, entree and dessert for only $189.

37. Round Table Pizza

Show some love to your partner by celebrating Valentine’s Day with a heart-shaped pizza from Round Table Pizza. The pizzeria will also be offering $5 off a large heart-shaped pizza or a regular extra-large pizza when using code HEART5 at checkout.

38. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Celebrate your Valentine’s Day with a dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The restaurant’s Valentine’s Day meal features a 40-ounce Porterhouse for two paired with twin lobster tails.

39. Schlotzsky’s

In addition to the Cinnabon deal shared above, couples can take advantage of Schlotzsky’s BOGO pizza deal this Valentine’s Day.

40. Seasons 52

For Valentine’s Day this year, Seasons 52 will help you create an intimate dinner in the comfort of your own home — no reheating required. Here’s a great option: Enjoy dinner for two, featuring filet mignon, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, broccolini, field greens salad, two Mini Indulgence desserts and a bottle of wine. The Valentine’s Day dinner for two is priced at $85.

41. Shipley Do-Nuts

From now through Feb. 14, guests can enjoy heart-shaped do-nuts in a variety of flavors and icing colors at Shipley Do-Nuts.

42. STK Steakhouse

Enjoy an epic Valentine’s Day dinner for two from STK Steakhouse from Feb.12 to Feb. 18. The restaurant put together a special menu that you and your significant other can enjoy from the comfort of your home or at the restaurant. If you choose to dine in, be sure to make reservations.

43. The Fresh Market

Planning a quiet dinner for two and want to cook something special but don’t want to do the meal planning or prepping? The Fresh Market has a variety of restaurant-quality meals planned and prepped, right down to the dozen roses and reusable shopping bags. Choose from the filet mignon Valentine’s Day dinner for two, filet mignon & crab cake Valentine’s meal, filet mignon & lobster tail Valentine’s meal or the lobster tail & crab cake Valentine’s meal all for $59.99.

44. TGI Fridays

Celebrate Valentine’s Day, the right way at TGI Fridays with a “sweetheart special for two” that costs $50. The special menu allows duos to enjoy one appetizer, two entrees and a dessert to share. Choose from favorites like fried shrimp, bacon cheeseburger, chicken al pastor with two 5-ounce chicken breasts. Or you can get a 6-ounce center-cut sirloin steak or 6-ounce salmon for only $5 more.

45. TooJay’s Deli

On Feb. 14, TooJay’s Deli will be celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering couples a love bird special for $39.99. The festive meal can be enjoyed in the comfort of your home or at their restaurant. It comes with two starters, two entrees and a shareable dessert.