Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Spots in Austin
We are giving you a round up of a few romantic restaurants from our partner venues—plus exactly what to order and sip!
Hillside Farmacy, East Austin
Hillside Farmacy is effortlessly romantic in a way that feels natural, not forced. For Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a thoughtfully curated prix fixe menu that highlights seasonal ingredients and comforting, elevated flavors—perfect for a dinner that feels special without feeling overdone.
🍽️ The TVC Order:
Start with the three oysters with umami mignonette, then go for the burgundy braised beef shank served with Yukon Gold pommes purée and bordelaise
🍸 The Sip:
Classic Old Fashioned — Fierce Whiskers whiskey, bitters, orange zest, and a Luxardo cherry
Holiday on 7th, East Austin
Holiday on 7th strikes the balance between casual and classy—great energy, great lighting, and a menu that encourages ordering a few things and lingering longer than planned.
🍽️ The TVC Order:
To share: Holiday Shrimp Cocktail + Double Wagyu Cheeseburger & Fries
🍸 The Sip:
Frozen Mexican Martini — an Austin-born classic with LALO blanco tequila, triple sec, salt, lime, and olive brine
💘 Valentine’s Day Bonus:
Happy Hour from 5–6pm with half-price Frozen’s and fries, plus food and drink specials available all night long—perfect for an early date or a more laid-back Valentine’s plan.
Lenoir, South Austin
Lenoir is intimate in the best way. The space feels calm and personal, and the seasonal menu is designed to be savored—one of those places where dinner truly feels like an occasion.
🍽️ The TVC Order:
Crab Fingers — with curry leaf leche de tigre and smoked chili oil
🍸 The Sip:
Como La Flor — manzanilla sherry, ATXA blanca vermut, chamomile tincture, and Castelvetrano olives
Quince Lakehouse, Lake Austin Views
Quince Lakehouse is made for a Valentine’s night that feels like an experience. With lake views and an elevated menu, it’s the kind of spot that naturally sets the tone for a special evening.
🍽️ The TVC Order:
Aji Pepper Risotto — sliced beef filet served with au jus, cilantro, onion, and tomato
🍸 The Sip:
Matcha Martini — vanilla-infused Ketel One vodka blended with rumchata, matcha, and espresso
The Kitchen, Downtown Austin
Warm, welcoming, and quietly romantic, The Kitchen is ideal for a Valentine’s dinner that feels personal and unfussy. The menu is thoughtful, the atmosphere inviting, and it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay awhile.
🍽️ The TVC Order:
Tomahawk Steak — akaushi beef with bordelaise sauced served cut off the bone
🍸 The Sip:
Espresso Martini — vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur
Final Touches
Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, a Galentine’s with your girlfriends, or simply an excuse to enjoy a really good meal, these spots offer the kind of food and atmosphere that make Valentine’s Day feel easy—and memorable.
