MOUNTAIN AREA — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the mountain area offers everything you need to make it unforgettable. Enjoy set-menu dinners and exciting activities that cater to every couple or individual looking to celebrate. Whether you’re planning a romantic date or treating yourself, something is waiting for you.
Romantic Dinners to Remember
To begin, for those who love a classic Valentine’s Day dinner to celebrate the occasion, these restaurants offer luxurious menus and unforgettable dining experiences.
Blue Heron Restaurant
- Friday, February 14th, 2025
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- $50 per person
- 30250 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold, CA 93614
- Menu:
– Appetizer Options: Crab Cakes over Greens with Remoulade
– Soup or Salad: Blue Cheese Chopped Salad or Lobster Bisque
– Entrée Options: Filet Tournados, Chicken Marsala, or Scallops over Parmesan Asparagus Risotto
– Dessert: Chocolate Torte with Fresh Berries and Chantilly Cream
Reservations can be made by calling (559) 517-3567
Tenya at Yosemite
- February 13th – 16th, 2025
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- $85 plus tax & gratuity per person (additional $50 for wine pairing for each course)
- 1122 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
- Menu:
– Appetizer Options: Beet and Mizuna, Hamachi Crudo, or Seared Scallops
– Entrée Options: Seared Halibut, Grilled Brandt Beef Rib Cap, or Spring Pea Risotto
– Dessert Options: Crème Brulee or Chocolate and Chipotle Pot de Crème
Reservations can be made here.
Ducey’s on the Lake
- Friday, February 14th, 2025
- 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Regular Dinner)
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sunset Dinner)
- $69-$119 depending on entrée selection
- 39255 Marina Dr, Bass Lake, CA 93604
- Menu:
– View the menus here (click menu –> click either sunset or regular menu)
Not to mention, there will be a live concert the same night, at Bass Lake by “What Comes Next”. (Receive $5 off admission with dinner reservation)
Reservations can be made here.
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
- Friday, February 14th, 2025
- 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- $82 plus tax and gratuity per person (additional $110 for wine pairings plus tax 7 gratuities)
- 41139 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
- Menu:
– Starter Board: Piri Piri Roasted Artichokes, Caramelized Onion House Butter + Black Olive Crumb, House Sourdough Crostini - Main: *served with Hasselback Potatoes* Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Seared Diver Scallops, Roasted Vegetable Napolean Stack
- Dessert: Callebaut Dark Chocolate
Reservations can be made here or by calling (559) 760-9090.
Nativos Valentine’s Dinner (Chukchansi)
- Friday, February 14th, 2025
- 711 Lucky Ln, Coarsegold, CA 93614
- Menu:
– Appetizer: Antipasto Platter or Half Dozen Oysters
– Soup or Salad: Minestrone Soup or Caprese Salad
– Entrée Options: 6oz. Bison Steak with Grilled Shrimp Scampi,
Tomato Risotto, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Seafood Pasta with Clams, Mussels, Salmon, and Lump Crab in a Spicy Red Sauce
Reservations can be made by calling Nativos at (559) 692-5200.
Vintage Valentine’s Couple’s Dinner (Chukchansi)
- Friday, February 14th, 2025
- $168 per couple ($151.20 with Rewards Card)
- Menu:
– Appetizers: Pacific Oysters for Two with Blackberry Mignonette and Fresh Chives
– Soup or Salad: Any Vintage Signature Soup or Salad (Choice of Two)
– Entrée: 32oz. Porterhouse Steak with ½ lb. Atlantic Lobster and ½ lb. Wild King Crab
– Dessert: Dacquoise Basket with Fresh Berries, Mascarpone Cream, Raspberry & Passion Fruit Sauce
Reservations can be made here.
Adventurous Date Idea
Moreover, this adventurous event will leave lasting memories and bring thrill to the day.
Sweetheart Skate at The Pines Resort
- Friday, February 14th, 2025
- 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Glide on the skating rink with music, snacks, and drinks.
For more information and to make reservations, visit here.
All in all, with so many options, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the mountain area. Whether it’s an elegant dinner or a fun outdoor activity, this Valentine’s Day promises memories to cherish forever.
Reserve your spots early, as tables and tickets are filling up fast.