Valentine’s Day is a time for romance, excitement, relaxation and togetherness. Wherever you are in Texas, you can be sure to find an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience. From romantic dinners for two to Galentine’s brunches, here is a list of Valentine’s Day events from all over the Lone Star State.

Austin

Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina and The Royale Room at Thompson Austin by Hyatt

Whether you are wishing for some quality time with your Valentine or are wanting a Galentine weekend, Thompson Austin by Hyatt provides special Valentine’s Day menus for a luxurious Valentine’s Day weekend. 

Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina is offering an exclusive collection of Valentine’s Day specials with an exciting atmosphere that overlooks the Austin skyline. Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina on the fourth floor of Thompson Austin uses locally sourced ingredients to create culinary masterpieces like their romantic dinner for two Surf & Turf Love Fajita special. You can also try their specialty cocktails if you want something bubbly to go with dinner. Valentine’s Day reservations at Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina are available on Feb. 13-14.

If you would rather have a night out with the girls, The Royal Room, a seventies inspired cocktail lounge at the front of Thompson Austin, offers a special Galentine’s Day menu complemented with a subzero, house martini. Reservations are available for Friday, Feb. 13.

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

For a cozy weekend, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa offers several Valentine’s Day events and specials. If you and your loved one are in the mood for fine dining, Stories Ranch Kitchen is offering a four-course, prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu using farm-to-table ingredients for $85. 

Take a more romantic getaway and celebrate with your significant other in a private cabana to watch the screening of The Notebook with a sparkling wine in-hand. The private cabana experiences are priced at $200 per cabana on Feb. 13-14 at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 

If you prefer to celebrate a Galentine’s weekend, Maude’s will host Besties and Ballcaps where you can use your creativity and individuality to customize a ballcap with five patches and a hat chain on Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Reservations for these events can be made here. 

Horseshoe Bay Resort

This Valentine’s Day weekend marks Horseshoe Bay resort’s milestone 10th Annual Comedy Festival. Prepare to laugh while enjoying an intimate meal of craft cocktails, beer and wine, light food, and house-made pizza during the performance. 

The comedic line up includes Ryan Hamilton who appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show and Tammy Pescatelli with award-winning comedy special “Finding the Funny” on Amazon Prime.  Keith Alberstadt from an appearance on Saturday Night Live and Mason James who won Houston’s 2023 Funniest Person contest will also perform at the event.

If you decide to spend your Valentine’s weekend at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, you can enjoy romantic lake views before the show at J’s Restaurant & Bar. You can reserve your stay and tickets for Feb. 14-15 here. 

 The Driskill

The Driskill is a romantic, historic landmark in downtown Austin, famously hosting Lady Bird and Lyndon B. Johnson’s first date in its dining room. This Valentine’s season, enjoy their Reimagined Luxury Package of newly refreshed, vintage suites with food and beverage credit included. Before you go explore downtown Austin, try timeless yet modern recipes at the 1886 Cafe & Bakery or have a drink at their new cocktail lounge, The Victorian, as you enjoy their live music on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Reservations for this package are valid until March 31.

San Antonio

The Westin Riverwalk

The Westin Riverwalk is offering both romantic getaways and Galentine’s outings. For a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day, The Westin Riverwalk is offering a special prix-fixe dinner for two at Zocca in their main ballroom  at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The dinner includes ancho-spiced scallops, smoked veal roulade, confit duck duo, and strawberry passion fruit dessert. You can make reservations at Zocca here.

The Westin Riverwalk also offers the Ring for Rosé package which includes a bottle of rosé and locally grown chocolate covered strawberries for overnight couples on Feb. 1-28. You can reserve your stay and Ring for Rosé package here.

If you would  rather spend a stylish weekend with your girls, The Westin Riverwalk’s Galentine’s bouquet brunch offers cocktails and charcuterie, live entertainment, and the opportunity to make a dried floral bouquet on Sunday, Feb. 15. You can buy tickets for the Galentine’s Bouquet Bash here.

Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk

If you are interested in indulging your tastebuds this Valentine’s Day, Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel offers special prix-fixe dinner at the hotel’s Moon’s Daughter, a rooftop lounge and bar perched on the 20th story overlooking the skyline. Enjoy a romantic, seasonal dinner while being serenaded by live music on Feb.13 or DJ on Valentine’s Day. Reservations can be made for Feb. 13-15.

Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk also offers various in-room packages ensuring a romantic night by providing champagne or wine, cozy decoration, and more. Add the special package to your stay here.

Dallas

Fairmont Dallas

If you are looking for a sophisticated Valentine’s day with your loved one, the Fairmont Dallas hotel offers a prix-fixe, five-course dinner experience created by the expertise of Executive Chef Adam Reson at The Pyramid Restaurant. For the Amuse-Bouche, the dinner starts with the appetizer of Kusshi oyster served on the half shell with caviar. The first course consists of a choice of amberjack, roasted heirloom beets or leafy endives. In between courses, lychee sorbet will be the intermezzo. Afterwards, guests have the choice of risotto, sea bass, duck or an 8 oz. prime fillet for their entree. Finally, guests eat the meringue-based pavlova served with honey-basil ice cream and topped with balsamic-glazed strawberries with honey-basil ice cream. If you are in the mood for a romantic, luxurious dinner for two, reservations begin at 5 p.m. for Saturday, Feb. 14.

The French Room at The Adolphus

Looking for a timeless Valentine’s Day experience? The French Room at The Adolphus hotel is offering an exclusive, 5-course dinner experience for guests curated by Chef Frederic Sulis. The five-courses include sweet and savory, French-inspired dishes such as Trou Normand, an apple sorbet with Calvados, and Filet de Bœuf, a beef tenderloin. Guests may also add wine pairing to their experience to complement each course. You can make reservations for Friday or Saturday from 5-10 p.m. here. You can also extend the luxury with a stay at The Adolphus with reservations here.

The Highland Dallas

The Highland Dallas offers a contemporary, relaxing Valentine’s weekend. If you are wanting a romantic day of relaxation, enjoy the Cherry Bliss at The Spa at The Highland. This spa package includes a 50-minute Swedish massage with complimentary cherry-infused champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. You can make reservations here.

The Reserve at The Highland Dallas offers a four-course, prix-fixe dinner on Friday and Saturday. You can enjoy dishes like lobster bisque, seared lamb chops or more while listening to live music on Valentine’s Day. You can make reservations here.

The Highland also offers their Proper Valentine package for overnight guests which includes house-made truffles and $100 daily dining credit. If you are looking for a relaxing, luxurious Valentine’s, The Highland Dallas has something perfect for you.

Webster (Near Houston)

Great Wolf Lodge

If you are looking for a relaxing evening after an exciting family experience, Great Wolf Lodge’s “Romance on the River” offers a special Valentine’s Day experience for couples which includes a five-course, gourmet dinner, a private cabana and a romantic, warm float down their lazy river.  The experience will be unforgettable as you and your significant other float in the river filled with rose petals, floating candles and a floating dessert and champagne service. Be prepared to enjoy strawberries and mascarpone, citrus olive oil cake bites or a Valrhona chocolate tart while listening to the string musician. 

Brian Siep, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage at Great Wolf Lodge, said, “What we love about this concept is that it gives couples a chance to enjoy a memorable, romantic night out without ever leaving the property.”

If you are looking for a unique, romantic experience in the Houston area, reservations are available here.
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Emily Jenkins is the Editorial Intern at Texas Lifestyle Magazine and a senior at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, studying Public Relations. On top of writing, Jenkins enjoys spending quality time with her fiancé and her family, traveling and staying active on campus and in her church. @emilyjene226