Let’s take a minute to pick apart a very popular phrase, the phrase that tells us the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We at La Mirage know it is supposed to mean you can make a man fall in love with you faster by cooking a good meal, but we don’t think men are that shallow, and we do know that every relationship is enhanced by enjoying those good meals, which is why we have created this guide to the top restaurants for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Port Aransas, leading you on a romantic epicurean tour of our island town and ensuring that your Texas holiday journey is one you will never forget!
Top Restaurants for a Valentine’s Day Dinner in Port Aransas
Valentine’s Day 2025 falls on a Friday this year, so if you are planning on an actual Valentine’s Day date night, our first spot on our list, Venetian Hot Plate, is open for business. Italian food is the language of love and the classic Italian dishes served here are fluent in the romance languages, featuring meals that hail from the owner’s home town of Venice. Yes, the menu is truly authentic, rich, flavorful, and created with love, ensuring that your holiday dinner will be a memorable one. And yes, as always, even in an Italian restaurant known for generous portions, we are going to suggest that you save room for dessert, especially their Death by Chocolate cake, as we believe that no romantic celebration is complete without a taste of chocolate!
Roosevelt’s, 200 E Cotter Avenue, Open Daily at 5 PM
Every relationship deserves a fine dining experience during Valentine’s Day, and Roosevelt’s, next on our list of recommendations, will definitely give you that experience. Offering a menu filled with steak and seafood options, this is the perfect spot to sample the sweet and delicate taste of local seafood, including our personal favorite dish, their Seared Scallops & Shrimp, created with the title ingredients and grilled to perfection. For a new twist on a traditional meal, their grilled quail could have come straight out of scene from your favorite Victorian movie, fitting in perfectly with their 1886 bar! Sticking with the chocolate theme for dessert, we suggest their white chocolate bread pudding but if you want to step outside the cocoa box, you can’t go wrong with Roosevelt’s Signature Key Limon Pie.
Virginia’s on the Bay, 815 Trout Street, Open Daily at 11 AM
So far, we have only discussed dinner restaurants, but Valentine’s Day lasts an entire DAY, so what if you also want a romantic lunch? Virginia’s on the Bay offers water views, a land and sea lover’s menu, and best of all, reasonable prices that will fit into most vacation budgets! If you do decide to head to Virginia’s for dinner, sunset is at 6:19 PM on February 14th, so you will definitely want to time your romantic meal with the setting of the sun, even if it is a little early. You can always linger over their Chocolate & Coconut Gooey Louie if you want to extend your time sitting Gulf side with your sweetie.
Lisabella’s Bistro & Bar, 5009 TX-361, Open Daily at 5:30, Closed Mondays
Although Valentine’s Day is for lovers, parents know all too well that they can’t always get away from the kiddos, and if your tiniest travelers are along for the ride (or even if they aren’t), Lisabella’s Bistro & Bar is destined to be the ideal spot for a romantic family dinner. Offering a large yard furnished with cornhole games and providing plenty of space for running out the wiggles, even if you have to wait a bit, reservations are highly recommended, your cherished angels will stay well occupied. The menu is a classic American one, although we can’t get enough of their Seafood Enchiladas, and our dessert recommendation? Homemade Hallelujah Chocolate Cake, made from a secret family recipe!
Romance Begins at Home with La Mirage
The most romantic meal may not be lunch or dinner, and it may not be held at a local restaurant. Breakfast in bed is destined to make your Valentine realize how much she is loved, letting her sleep in while you putter around the kitchen getting the essentials together. A bottle of champagne and her favorite juice is highly recommended, as mimosas of all flavors will enhance any dining experience. If you aren’t handy in the kitchen, however, or you both want to enjoy a breakfast in bed experience, Door Dash is available in Port Aransas and pretty much any meal you desire can be delivered to your doorstep; you don’t even have to answer the door and talk to the delivery person, so don’t worry about getting dressed for the occasion. Contact us to reserve your favorite La Mirage love nest today!
