Are you getting ready to plan your Valentines Day?  One of the things we love about the Inland Empire is the restaurants.  We couldn’t suggest a better location for your special day with your loved one.   Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year which gives you several options from planning a romantic evening to a weekend getaway!

Here are our picks for the Best Valentines Day Restaurants in Inland Empire:

Restaurants

Photo Credit: Mission Inn

Mission Inn - Enjoy Valentine’s Day Dinner between February 1-28.  A Prix Fixe dinner menu includes choice of  Seared Diver Scallops, Butter Poached Swordfish or Filet Mignon, and end the night with a sweet taste of The Mission Inn’s famous Red Velvet Heart with Chocolate Truffles and Raspberry Coulis.   (Price: $46 per person).  The Mission Inn is also offering a Pink Couture Royal Afternoon Tea between 2-4pm during Valentines Week (February 9-16).  Enjoy pink macaroons, pink cream puffs, bonbons, Red Velvet mini cupcakes.  (Price: $39 per adult; $14 per child)

E.A.T Marketplace – An organically inspired menu will be prepared between 6-10pm on Friday and Saturday.  Three course farm to place menu includes vegetarian and gluten free options.  (Price: $75 per couple or $40 per person)

Tresinos –  Truly the best Italian Dining experience in Inland Empire.  The restaurant is family owned.  The food is fresh and all ingredients are homemade.  The owners also make their own pasta. ($5-$20)

Crepes de Paris – Nestled within the Victoria Gardens Mall is  a quaint and esquisite restaurant.  Crepes de Paris serves delicious french crepes.   They also have sandwiches and salads for a perfect dinner, lunch or dinner on Valentine’s Day.  We adore the French music they play and the decor.  It’s so romantic! (Cost $8 – $15)

King’s Fish House – Best Place to get seafood in Inland Empire

Haandi Indian Cuisine – Best Indian Food in Inland Empire

Wineries

Miramonte Winery –  Hippest place to have appetizers and wine on Valentine’s Day in Temecula Wine Country Southern California.  We recommend you get there a little before sundown to enjoy the sunset and order the cheese & fruit plate with your wine.  Wrap up your evening with a live band, Charcuterie or Mediterranean Board & a pitcher of their world famous Sangria.  The atmosphere at Mira Monte Winery is very festive and romantic! Open 11am-10pm.

Europa Village – Valentine’s Day Dinner Play.  Europa Village is hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Play, “Immortal Beloved” Love Letters for a Lifetime with a 4-course meal prepared by Chef Dean Thomas.    Each course is paired with Europa Wines. (Price $99-$125 per person)

Mount Palomar Winery – One of the original wineries in Temecula Wine Country opened in 1969.   Shorty’s Bistro is serving Valenties Dinner.  3 Course meal, paired with wine.  (Price: $75 per person).

Ponte Winery –  Enjoy Dinner and Dancing. Four course meal will be served.  (Price: $95 per person)

Wine Tasting

The Wine Tailor – Located in California’s Oldest Winery Location, The Thomas Winery, 8916 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.   This is one of those places you add on your bucket list, especially if your a California native.  It will make you appreciate the history of where you live.

San Antonio Winery –  Fine Wine Store represents wines of high quality from California, the US, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, New Zealand, Germany, Australia, and many more.  Complimentary tastings includes 3 samples.  Tasting: Price $12.

Weekend Getaways

Temecula Wine Country – Southern California Wine Country

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway – Make your reservations at Peaks Restaurant at eat at 8500 feet.