The saying, “The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” applies to everyone. So if you’ve still not made plans for a Valentine’s Day date night, here’s a short list of dining specials offering everything from surf and turf to prix-fixe delights.
Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park Hawaii
A special edition Valentine’s Day luau with cultural activities and buffet, in addition to performances featuring love songs paired with new dances, lei, photo ops and a special dessert made for the occasion. 4:30-8:30 p.m. through Feb. 16. $145/adult, $115/child. Reservations.
Bali Oceanfront at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Enjoy a prix fixe five-course dinner featuring dishes inspired by the flavors of the islands starting with a Hamachi Sushi Ball amuse-bouche and Lobster Wonton Consommé starter, progressing to an intermezzo of Chef’s Choice Sorbet, a Surf and Turf entrée then ending with a Taste of Love Islands dessert. $155/person, $175/person with wine pairings. Reservations.
Big City Diner
This island staple is offering Valentine’s Weekend Specials through Feb. 17 or until sold out featuring a Family Meal Deal 2-Go and Valentine’s Prime Rib Family Pack ($199.99 serves four to five people) that includes USDA Choice Hawaiian rock salt prime rib, large roasted garlic mashed potatoes, oven-roasted vegetables, large Caesar salad and snow krabby cakes. There are also in-house Valentine’s weekend specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Available at Waipio, Kailua, Pearlridge and Windward Mall. Reservations.
Black Angus Steakhouse
Campfire Feast for Two ($69) - Share a Steakhouse Starter like shrimp cocktail or loaded potato skins alongside any two entrees including prime rib and grilled fresh salmon, plus four Classic Sidekicks such as fresh broccoli, classic baked potato, mac and cheese and more. End your meal with dessert — perhaps the Big Mountain Fudge Cake covered in warm chocolate sauce.
Dinner for Two Surf ‘n’ Turf ($114) - This meal includes two six-ounce filet mignon, two lobster tails, one Steakhouse Starter, four Classic Sidekicks, molasses bread and one dessert. Guests who order from the a la carte menu will be able to order flutes of Prosecco Splits (two for $15). Reservations.
Chef Chai
Seatings are at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. for a Special Valentine’s Dinner with starter, choice of appetizer, entrees and dessert. Appetizers include fresh Kumamoto oysters, Japanese eggplant and zucchini souffle, roasted butternut squash and lobster bisque, while entrée offerings include pan roasted chicken, miso Chilean sea bass, rosemary garlic pork, hoisin marinated Australian lamb and poached Kona lobster. $99/person. Reservations or call 808-585-0011.
Honolulu Museum of Art Café
For art lovers, this is the sweetest of treats. Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu created by Chef Ben Abes and his team seated amid galleries filled with artwork, including an opportunity for museum members to get a first look at Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025: ALOHA NŌ. Choose between two selections for an appetizer (prawns in chili oil or charred market asparagus), entrée (cioppino or braised short rib risotto) and dessert (chocolate ganache cake or gelato/sorbetto) at $70/person including tax and tip. Romantic tunes come courtesy of saxophonist Jason Gaye and a trio. Reservations.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at Royal Hawaiian Center
Offering a set menu with a glass of Prosecco for two, fresh oysters (or Wolfgang’s Salad), a USDA Prime 28-day dry-aged Porterhouse steak for two, truffle mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and New York cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake for dessert. $214 for two. Reservations.
