Local Eateries Serving Up Valentine’s Magic in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 28, 2026) – Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be a celebration of flavor and romance across San Antonio and New Braunfels, with local restaurants rolling out curated menus, festive cocktails and intimate settings designed for memorable nights out. From chef-driven prix-fixe dinners to seafood feasts and wine-focused specials, area eateries are offering something for every kind of couple.
Clementine
The Castle Hills favorite will mark Valentine’s Day with a chef-driven prix-fixe dinner on Feb. 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. The menu reflects the Southern roots and global sensibility of James Beard Award finalist Chef John Russ, blending comforting classics with refined, adventurous plates. Offerings range from elevated country-fried quail to lighter selections like steamed Alaskan halibut, creating a dining experience built for sharing and lingering conversation. Reservations are encouraged.
Maverick Texas Brasserie
Southtown’s French-Texas brasserie will offer a romantic surf-and-turf prix-fixe dinner priced at $200 per couple. The menu includes lobster bisque, filet mignon paired with giant prawns, and pan-seared Atlantic salmon finished with saffron beurre blanc. Couples can enhance the experience with optional additions such as a wood-fired ribeye for two or oysters prepared three ways. Desserts include chocolate marquis and crème brûlée. Reservations are highly encouraged.
Muck & Fuss and Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn
In downtown New Braunfels, Muck & Fuss is offering two Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus designed for couples, solo diners and families. The Perfectly Yours menu ($45) caters to solo guests, while the Perfectly Paired menu ($85) is designed for couples to share. A one-day family special will also be available. Next door, Sidecar will complement the evening with its speakeasy-style ambiance, live music, shareable bites and Valentine’s-inspired cocktails.
Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar
The Southtown staple is celebrating Valentine’s season with the return of its popular Galentine-ARITA cocktail, available Feb. 13 through Feb. 15. Rosario’s is also partnering with El Tequileno for a Valentine’s Day dinner giveaway, running through Feb. 11 on the restaurant’s social media channels. Calling ahead or joining the waitlist is recommended for Valentine’s Day dining.
Copa Wine Bar
Stone Oak’s neighborhood wine bar will offer all-day Valentine’s specials from 3 to 11 p.m., including a shareable Cacio e Pepe with langostino and 25% off bottles of bubbles or select cellar wines. The evening can be capped with house-made Chocolate Ice Box Tarts. Reservations are encouraged but not required.
Smashin Crab
Seafood lovers can celebrate Valentine’s weekend with Smashin Crab’s Lovers Seafood Boil for two, available Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 at all San Antonio locations. The boil features lobster, head-on shrimp and seasonal vegetables. Guests 21 and older can also enjoy two-for-one Hurricane drink specials through Feb. 17.
With offerings spanning upscale prix-fixe dinners, casual shareable plates and festive cocktails, San Antonio and New Braunfels restaurants are setting the table for a Valentine’s Day filled with local flavor and heartfelt moments.
