Valentine’s Day is a popular time to eat out. Here are some options from area restaurants.
SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA
There are six primary restaurants here, each with its own personality. For information or to book a table at one of the restaurants, go to marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jaxsw-sawgrass-marriott-golf-resort-and-spa/dining.
Two of the restaurants are planning special Valentine’s Day offerings:
Valentine’s Day specials at 1912
1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop will serve Valentine’s Day specials from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, including:
The restaurant’s full menu will also be available during this time.
For details and to make reservations, go to 1912oceanbarandrooftop.com/events.
Valentine’s Day dinner at Vernon’s
On Friday, Feb. 14, Vernon’s will serve a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu from 5 to 10 p.m. (last seating at 9 p.m.), with highlights including:
To make reservations, go to opentable.com/vernons-restaurant.
Pricing: $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
ARGYLE
Argyle, located at 254 Alta Mar Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, is planning its Valentine’s Pre-Fixe Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14.
Chef Jon Blackford’s pre-fixe menu celebrates love and exquisite flavors for a special evening or indulgent night. The price is $99-plus.
To make reservations for the four-course meal, go to exploretock.com/argyle-ponte-vedra-beach or call 904-395-3114.
For more information about Argyle, go to argylepvb.com.
PRATI ITALIA AND TOWN HALL
CuliVino Hospitality Management and Consulting has announces its Valentine’s Weekend specials, available at Prati Italia and Town Hall on Friday, Feb. 14, Saturday, Feb. 15, and Sunday, Feb. 16. Prati Italia at the St. Johns Town Center and Town Hall in historic San Marco are the Jacksonville restaurant concepts led by two-time James Beard nominee Chef Tom Gray.
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15, Prati Italia is offering a Four-Course Chef’s Tasting Prix-Fixe menu from 4:30 to 11 p.m. The menu will feature Gray’s greatest hits, holiday specials and a complimentary toast of bubbly. Suggested wine pairings, featured cocktails and Prati Italia’s full wine and cocktail lists will be available. The cost is $85 per person. The pricing does not include tax or gratuity. Prati Italia’s a la carte menu will not be available during Valentine’s Weekend dinner hours.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, Prati Italia is offering Valentine’s and Galentine’s Brunch Service from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with $5 Mimosas and Bellini’s and a full a la carte menu.
Town Hall is offering Valentine’s Weekend dinner service from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15. Enjoy a Four-Course Chef’s Tasting Prix-Fixe menu featuring a collection of holiday specials with a choice of wine pairings. Town Hall’s full wine and cocktail lists will be available. The cost is $135 per person. The pricing does not include tax or gratuity. Town Hall’s a la carte menu will not be available during Valentine’s weekend dinner hours.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, Town Hall is featuring Valentine’s specials and 20% off select bottles of bubbly all day. Town Hall’s full a la carte menu will be available. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (brunch) and 4:30 to 9 p.m. (dinner).
For Prati Italia reservations, call 904-998-9744 or go to pratiitalia.com. Prati Italia is located at the St. Johns Town Center at 4972 Big Island Drive in Jacksonville.
For Town Hall reservations, call 904-398-0726 or go to townhalljax.com. Town Hall is located at 2012 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.
NINETEEN
This restaurant at TPC Sawgrass is popular all year round, though Valentine’s Day may be an excellent time to make a reservation for dinner. For further information, go to tpc.com/sawgrass/dining.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND
Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, is varied among the five venues here: Salt, Coast, Tidewater Grill, The Lobby Bar and Coquina. Tables must be booked in advance at the first two. For information or to make a reservation, go to ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/jaxam-the-ritz-carlton-amelia-island/dining.
Other popular restaurants suitable for Valentine’s Day dinner include: Barbara Jean’s On The Water (barbarajeansonthewater.com), Poppy’s Italiano (poppys-italiano.webflow.io), Chophouse at Nocatee (chophousent.com), Trasca & Co Eatery (trascaandco.com) and many, many more.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan