Make Valentine's Unforgettable in Berkeley

Valentine's Day is almost here, and with it, there's love in the air! Celebrate the love of your life with a delicious Valentine's Dinner or experience in Berkeley. There are an abundance of ways to say those three magic words at Berkeley's best restaurants, hotels, and more.

This Valentine’s Day, elevate your evening with a romantic dinner at one of Berkeley's fine hotels and stay the night! At the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, the Study Hall Rooftop Lounge offers a special prix-fixe menu featuring dishes to delight your senses.

By the Bay, the Berkeley Boathouse at the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina will proffer a menu (click on Valentine's Menu) of enticing appetizers, entrées, and desserts designed to delight the senses. It all starts with a "Gaze," a complimentary glass of bubbles to get the night started.

ZINO at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza offers an elegant dining room to set the perfect mood, complemented by decidedly decadent and creative dishes along with signature cocktails, mocktails, optional wine pairings, and a live jazz duo. ZINO's multi-course Valentine's Menu is offered a la carte to create exactly the dinner you Cupids are dreaming of! That's not all... the Hotel Shattuck Plaza is offering a value-packed Suite Life special all February.

Adega Azul is a new wine destination in Berkeley's vibrant Westbrae neighborhood. The wine shop and bar exudes a passion for making wine accessible and enjoyable for all. It's a tropical oasis of relaxation with a carefully curated selection of wines and small plates to enjoy, all in a perfect (21+) cozy wine escape to unwind and socialize. Adega Azul's special 3-course Valentine's Menu is a prix fixe menu featuring an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, all thoughtfully paired with wine. Whether you’re with a Valentine, a Palentine, a Galentine, or treating yourself, it’s all about great food, perfectly paired wine, and celebrating connection. Because love is love, and everyone deserves to raise a glass!

Valentine's at Gather is all about coming together foir sustainable love! The farm-to-table restaurant's Valentine's menu (Kampachi, Chicken Mole or Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi, and warm brownie with soft-serve) is paired with Gather's always-on-point regular menu to make for a great dining option in Downtown Berkeley.

On Valentine’s Day, Donato & Co. will offer an Italian-inspired four-course $80 prix fixe menu, in addition to its regular menu and a la carte Valentine's Day specials. Chef Gianluca Guglielmi's special offerings include Fritto Misto followed by housemade tagliolini or ravioli, and a choice of two mains: petrale sole or King Cole Farms duck leg confit. Finish with a sensual dessert plate of pistachio cookies, strawberry sorbet, creme anglaise, rose petals and chocolate. Donato & Co. is located on Ashby Ave. in the heart of Berkeley's charming Elmwood District.

Everyone wants to get a little "hands-on" on Valentine's Day (did we say that?!) and the perfect way to get crafty is with the Valentine's Workshop offered by JIĀ HOME CO and The Plant Queen! In this intimate workshop, you’ll create your own stunning wrapped-in-romance bouquet with fresh roses, carnations, tulips, alstroemeria, spray roses, and chrysanthemums. Then, step into the olfactory world of fragrance to blend your own signature reed diffuser scent to complement your bouquet. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a fun and creative way, the workshop happens from 5PM to 7PM on Feb. 14. It's sure to be a celebration of beauty, love, and self-expression.