Valentine's Day in Hawaii

February 12, 2010

Shaun Chillingworth, Marketing Director,

Celebrate the day dedicated to love with your special someone by enjoying a delicious dinner at one of these fine Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants.

Hawaii’s best restaurants have put together a special selection of flavors and experiences to make this year’s Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Find Valentine’s Day specials at:

Azure Restaurant celebrates Valentine’s Day on Sunday, February 14 with a four-course dinner featuring appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared with fresh indigenous ingredients.

Jim W. and executive Chef Jon Matsubara welcome you to Azure.

The beautiful setting of Azure’s
Royal Papa Aina table.

Photos: Courtesy of Azure Restaurant

Azure’s beautiful setting, perched right along the beach at the Royal Hawaiian is the perfect, romantic setting to celebrate with your sweetie. Executive Chef Jon Matsubara will present an exceptional 4-course Valentine’s Day menu from 5:30 to 9 p.m. (last seating at 9 p.m.).

The Valentine’s Day Menu includes:

First Course

Aphrodisiac Appetizer for 2 –

Chilled Kumamoto Oysters
Lemon Dashi, Bonito Crème Fraiche, Caviar
&
Cold Smoked Hamachi Sashimi & Ikura
Avocado, Champagne & Ginger Vinaigrette

Second Course

AZURE Shellfish Cappuccino with Crab, Shrimp & Bouillabaisse

Third Course (Entrée Choice Of)

“Beef & Reef”
Kona Lobster & Rib Eye Steak
Hamakua Mushroom, Wasabi Potato Puree, Sauce Bordelaise
Uni Risotto & Shrimp Scampi
Wailua Asparagus, Marinated Grape Tomato
-or-
Steamed Whole Moi & King Crab
Limu, Inamono, Ginger & Scallion Sauce, Baby Bok Choi, Shiitake Mushroom

Dessert Course

Waialua Estate Chocolate Tasting

Kona Coffee Pot o’Crème with Chocolate Sorbet & Island Fresh Fruits
Chocolate Flourless Cake
Macadamia Nut Cannoli with Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Peanut butter Square

The Valentine’s Day Menu at Azure will be offered for $150 per couple or $75 per person.

For reservations or more information, please contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600 or e-mail tdrc.hawaii@starwoodhotels.com. All applicable taxes will be applied and a 17 percent gratuity will be applied for parties of seven or more. A credit card will be required to secure a reservation and cancelations must be received 72 hours in advance. Cancellations received within 72 hours will be assessed a cancelation fee equal to the meal price (plus tax) for the entire party.

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Twist at Hanohano is set to offer Honolulu’s most romantic evening 30-flights above Waikiki Beach with a four-course Valentine’s menu by award-winning Chef Ryan Loo. This special menu will be available throughout Valentine’s Day weekend, February 12 – 14.

Executive chef Ryan Loo and General manager Shaun Ono have a memorable Valentine’s Day Planned at Twist.

Twist at Hanohano offers some spectacular views, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Photos: courtesy of Twist at Hanohano.

Chef Loo’s Valentine’s menu will be created with ingredients sourced from various areas in Hawaii and include a complimentary heart-shaped chocolate and rose for each table.

First Course

Serrano Ham and Yellow Fin Ahi Carpaccio with pickled baby beets, kula hyroponic watercress and maui goat cheese
Regular wine pairing: Chandon brut rose sparkling wine
Executive wine pairing: “J” brut rose sparkling wine

Second Course

Kona Lobster and Vanilla Butter-Poached Hamakua Hearts of Palm with blood orange essence and osetra caviar
Regular wine pairing: Parducci sauvignon blanc, Mendocino County
Executive wine pairing: Chalk Hill sauvignon blanc, Russian River

Intermezzo

Chilled Kumomoto oyster with Champagne and magenta chiso gelee

Third course

Twisted veal “oscar” with king crab croquette, twin bridge farms Waialua asparagus and bearnaise foam
Regular wine pairing: Paul Dolan cabernet sauvignon, Mendocino County
Executive wine pairing: Mt. Veeder cabernet sauvignon, Napa Valley

Fourth course (dessert course)

White Chocolate and Haupia Panna Cotta with strawberry and basil soup, macadamia nuts and cinnamon “streusel”
Regular wine pairing: Chateau St. Michelle riesling, Columbia Valley
Executive wine pairing: Vin de Glaciere late harvest riesling, Selenium Valley

This delectable menu will be offered for $95, $123 with regular wine pairings or $151 with executive wine pairings.

Throughout Valentine’s weekend, Hawaii’s top lounge musicians will take the stage at Twist with the incredible Dueling Piano duo of Ginny Tiu and Noly Paa taking the stage on Friday, February 12. Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner will be featured on Saturday, February 13.

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, the Hot Club of Hulaville will perform its unique sounds of romantic gypsy jazz.

Twist at Hanohano’s three-course Core Menu will also be available throughout the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Complimentary valet parking and validated self-parking for four hours will be available at Sheraton Waikiki. For reservations or more information, please call the dining desk at 808-921-4600 or send an email to tdrc.hawaii@starwoodhotels.com.

With indoor and outdoor seating, and all around ocean views of paradise, Beachhouse at the Moana offers a setting sure to sweep you off your feet. Hale Aina award-winninng chef Rodney Uyehara has created a four-course menu, featuring a wide variety of fresh local ingredients. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at $70 per person.

Brandon Maeda and chef Rodney Uyehara. Photo: courtesy of Beachhouse.

Beachhouse Valentine’s Day Menu:

First course (choice of):

“Pancetta Wrap Diver Scallop”
Potato crisp, Nalo greens, Yuzu Kosho Buerre Blanc
-or-
“Two Kine Crab Cake”
Maryland Blue & King crab, roasted Kula tomato coulis

Second course (choice of):

“Maui Onion Soup”
Three cheese gratin
-or-
“Classic Caesar”
Marinated white anchovies and brioche croutons

Third course (choice of):

“Kona Abalone & Salmon”
Olive oil poached salmon, Kona abalone tempura, California osetra caviar, sorrel sauce, saffron rice pilaf and asparagus
“Venison & Foie Gras”
Foie gras ravioli, morels, tawney port sauce, potato puree and baby vegetables
“Filet & Lobster”
6oz. filet, 4oz. Maine lobster tail, cabernet demi, potato puree and baby vegetables
-or-
“Veal & Quail”
Truffles, duck confit & fig bread stuffed quail, braised veal, grandma’s lemon preserves, saffron rice pilaf and asparagus

Fourth course:

“Dessert Duet Platter”
Kona chocolate spring roll with Grand Marnier strawberries, dark rum crème brulee with macadamia short bread cookie

On Valentine’s Day, all ladies will receive a long-stem rose, and two chances to win a couples’ spa package in an ocean-front couples’ treatment room. In addition to their massages, winners will also receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries.

For reservations or more information, please contact the Starwood dining desk at 921-4600 or e-mail tdrc.hawaii@starwoodhotels.com.

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Both Alan Wong’s Honolulu and The Pineapple Room will be running their special prix fixe menus on Saturday, February 13^th and Sunday, February 14^th (a la carte menus will not be available).

Alan Wong’s Honolulu offers a delicious and decadent menu that takes you from "four play" to a sweet finish.

The intimate dining room of Alan Wong’s Honolulu. Photo: courtesy of Alan Wong’s Restaurants.

First Course:
A “Four Play” of Appetizers:

Pebble Beach Oyster, Bacon, Foie Gras Tart
Truffle Poke Stack, Poamoho Farms Avocado, Bubu Arare
Kauai Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail, Sweet Potato Causa
Crab Won Ton Chip, Fresh Soy Bean Mousse

Second Course (choice of):

Butter Poached Lobster
Coconut Curry Sauce
-or-
Steamed Moi, Pacific Threadfin
Lobster Truffle Nage, Yuba, Ali’i Mushrooms

Third Course (choice of):

Ginger Crusted Onaga
Maui Cattle Company Beef Medallion
Red Wine Miso Sauce, Green Onion Potato Puree
-or-
Spice Rubbed Cranberry Island Day Boat Scallops
Hamakua Spring Tomato, Smoked Pork and Fennel Ragout

Dessert
Molten Waialua Chocolate and Coffee Cheesecake with Hawaiian Vanilla Butterscotch Ice Cream and Chocolate Truffle

The Valentine’s Day menu is available for $85.00. Alan Wong’s Honolulu will be accepting reservations from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on both nights.

Call (808) 949-2526 for reservations or more information.

The Pineapple Room by Alan Wong, located on the third floor of Macy’s Ala Moana, offers a succulent menu to set the mood.

The recently refurbished Pineapple Room interior. Photo: courtesy of
Alan Wong’s Restaurants.

Amuse
Duo of Hamakua Springs Tomato Gazpacho, with Fresh Dungeness Crab Meat and Avocado Salsa & Ume flavored Ceviche Oyster Shooter

Starter Course (choice of):

Salmon Ochazuke "Arancini"
Kiawe Grilled Salmon Ochazuke Risotto Cakes, Japanese Pickled Vegetable Aioli, Ikura
Herb Crusted Maui Cattle Company Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
Truffled Hamakua Heritage Farms organically grown Eryngi Mushrooms, Ma’o Farms Spicy Greens, Caramelized Shallots, and Macadamia Nuts
-or-
Milton Agader’s Twin Bridge Farms Waialua Asparagus
Di Stephano Burrata Cheese, Nozawa Farms Kahuku Corn, Hamakua Springs Tomatoes, Sherry vinaigrette

Entrée Course (choice of):

Pan Seared Moi
Kahuku Sea Asparagus, Nicoise Olive, and Red Onion Salad, Extra virgin Olive Oil and Tapenade
Pan Roasted Duck Breast,
Sautéed Ma’o Farms Organic Kale, Port Cranberry Foie Gras Sauce
Hoisin BBQ Lamb Chops
Ho Farms Long Beans
-or-
"Surf and Turf"
Kuahiwi Ranch Natural Beef Ragout and Peppered Seared Ahi

Dessert Course (choice of):

Warm “Pine-apple” Cobbler A la Mode
"Honey Toast"
Portuguese Sweet Bread, Kiawe Honey Butter, Ma’o Farms Organic Meyer Lemon Curd, Caramelized Apple Bananas
-or-
"Chocolate and Strawberries"
Japanese Style Dark Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Maui Strawberry Sorbet

The Valentine’s menu is available for $65.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. The Pineapple Room will be accepting reservations from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on both nights.

Call (808) 945-6573 for reservations or more information.

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The Kahala Hotel & Resorts Valentine’s celebrations last throughout out the month of February.

Hoku’s will host a couple of romantic themed menus in the month of February.

Enjoy a romantic meal at Hoku’s.
Photo: courtesy of the Kahala Hotel & Resort.

Lover’s Menu

Valentine’s Day is celebrated all month long at Hoku’s with a special 5-course set menu featuring an assortment of oysters, pan seared Chilean sea bass, and pan roasted Colorado veal chop with Maine lobster.

The Lover’s Menu will be available from February 6^th through March 14^th for $90 per person.

Afternoon of Love

On Valentine’s Day itself, celebrate with a special Sunday buffet at Hoku’s featuring butter poached king crab legs, miso butterfish, and oven roasted pine nut New Zealand rack of lamb.

The Sunday buffet is available on February 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for $58 per adult; $29 per child ages 4-12.

Over at Plumeria Beach House, you can enjoy a casually romantic night out with a variety of specials throughout February.

"Romance" Dinner Buffet

Romance is on the menu at the Plumeria Beach House with a special dinner buffet featuring crab stuffed garlic prawns over capelini pasta, seafood paella, and butter poached snow crab legs.

This special buffet will be offered February 12 and 13 for $50 per person.

"Passion" Lovers Aphrodisiac Buffet

On Valentine’s Day itself, Plumeria Beach House will get you in the mood for love with a special Passion dinner buffet featuring deep fried blue prawns tossed with coriander and green onions and baked oysters with strawberry butter sauce and chilled strawberry relish.

Offered from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., $50 per person, includes complimentary glass of sparkling wine for adults.

Chocolate Lover’s Dream Dessert

From February 1-28, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., diners can indulge in a chocolate lover’s dream of a dark chocolate cream gateau with rose marmalade. The dessert is available for $12 per person.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort have two special dining events on the beach for an even more romantic setting to celebrate your Valentine’s Day.

Kahala Beach: Fire of Love

Enjoy a romantic night on the beach, snuggling by fire pits with your loved one while having fondue of chocolate, strawberries and cream, and a glass of Baileys or Champagne.

This special event will be held from February 12, 13, and 14, from 10 p.m. – 12 midnight for $30 per person.

Beach Front Lawn: "Night of Romance" Private Pavilion Dinner

Photos: courtesy of The Kahala.

On February 14, from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., the Kahala Hotel & Resort will host a special event to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a romantic oceanfront dinner for two in a private pavilion, with live music from a strolling musician.

The 3-course dinner includes an amuse bouche; small seafood tower appetizer; grilled filet of beef and butter poached lobster; Grand Marnier bitter sweet chocolate fondue for two; and a bottle of Taittinger Champagne.

The dinner is available for $250 per person.

Dining event prices listed above do not include tax and gratuity. For reservations, call The Kahala at 739-8760 or email restaurants@kahalaresort.com.

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VINO Italian Tapas celebrates Valentine’s Day throughout the weekend. This special Valentine’s Day menu will be available on Friday and Saturday in addition to the normal VINO ala carte menu. On Sunday, no ala carte menu will be served.

Photo courtesy of VINO.

Enjoy a delicious 5-course prix fixe menu:

First course
Ahi Chu Toro Crudo
Red jalapenos, Maui onion, roasted garlic aioli, thai basil, osetra caviar

Second course
Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad
Big Island hearts of palm, Nalo Farms red ruby mix, pancetta bacon , raspberry Champagne vinaigrette

Third course
Poached Kona Maine Lobster
Fresh shaved Oregon black truffles, carnaroli risotto, hedgehog mushrooms, creamy tarragon butter

Fourth course
Chianti Braised Maui Cattle Co. Short Ribs
Ricotta cheese gnocchi, rapini, horseradish gremolata

Dessert
“Frozen Kula Strawberry cheesecake”
graham cracker ice cream, chocolate almond biscotti, raspberry gastrique

The special menu is available for $50 per person (not including tax & gratuity) or add 3 ounce wine pairings to four of the courses for an additional $25 per person.

Call 808-533-4476 or e-mail nmadosik@dkrestaurants.com for reservations or more information.

Like VINO, the Valentine’s Day Menu at Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas will be available throughout the Valentine’s Day weekend, though it will be the only offering on Valentine’s Day itself.

Photo: courtesy of Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas.

First Course
Duo of Contemporary Sushi

Maui Cattle Beef Shigureni-pickled red ginger
Grilled Mongo Squid-sansho, pickled wasabi, 5 spice powder & shiso

Second Course
Soft Shell Crab
ginger garlic scallion ragout with kabayaki butter sauce

Third Course
Shichimi Roasted Ahi
brussel sprouts, haricot verts & ponzu demi on capellini pasta

Entree (Choice of one; menu price determined by entree choice)

Braised “Beef Stew” Short Rib for $54
braised celery & carrots with truffled macaroni salad, mashed potato & “beef stew” sauce
-or-
Oven Roasted Soy Marinated Butter Fish for $56
stewed Hauula tomato concasse, roasted Hamakua mushrooms, baby bok choy & chili pepper water-konbu broth, steamed rice

Dessert
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate and fresh fruits

Flourless Chocolate Cake
Macadamia Nut Crusted Chocolate “Lollipop”
Chocolate Sorbet

Add wine pairings (four wines) for an additional $20.

Call 808-533-4476 or e-mail nmadosik@dkrestaurants.com for reservations or more information.

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Top of Waikiki has a delicious prix fixe menu for Valentine’s day. The special menu will also be offered on the Friday and Saturday before.

Photos: courtesy of
Top of Waikiki.

Enjoy 4-courses and a complimentary glass of champagne as you take ‘A Toast to Lovely Begginings’.

Sensual Cravings (choice of):

Braised Short Ribs & Foie Gras Ravioli
-or-
Pan Seared Scallop with Ewa Sweet Corn Pudding

The First Kiss (choice of):

Kula Gourmet Greens Salad with Candied Walnuts, Maui Onions, Diced Apples in a Champagne Vinaigrette
-or-
Crab Louie Salad, Sriracha Aioli, Grape Tomatoes in a Lemon Citronette

Sheer Indulgences (choice of):

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint infused Basmati Rice in a Pomegranate Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction
Pan Seared Filet Mignon, Smoked Bacon & Asiago Potato Croquette in a Garlic Mushroom-Truffle Demi Glace
-or-
Lemongrass Roasted Chicken with Coconut Rice & Japanese Eggplant in a Thai Peanut Sauce

Sweet Confections
Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate Crepe & Banana Fosters Chocolate Crepe with Vanilla Gelato

The Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe menu is available for $95 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Reservations are required.

Enjoy spectacular views from Hawaii’s only revolving restaurant.

Call 923-3877 or visit topofwaikiki.com for reservations.

3660 on the Rise celebrates Valentine’s day throughout the days leading up to and after the 14^th.

On Valentine’s Day though, they will have a special 4-course dinner. This will be the only menu served that night.

Photo: courtesy of 3660 on the Rise

First course
Seafood Ravioli
Lobster Truffle Butter Sauce

Second course
Baby Spinach Salad
Poached Pears, Grapes, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts and a Lemon Basil Dressing

Third course (Choice of):

Slow Braised Short Ribs of Beef
Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Jus
-or-
Fresh Catch of the Evening
Cucumber, Crab Meat & Corn Relish and a Yuzu Butter Sauce

Fourth (Dessert) course
Chocolate Mocha Truffle Tart & Hand Dipped Chocolate Strawberries

The Valentine’s Day menu is available for $60.00 per person.

If you choose to celebrate on one of 6 alternate days: Thursday, Feb. 11^th through Saturday, Feb. 13^th and Tuesday, Feb. 16^th through Thursday, Feb. 18^th, 3660 will have a special menu option.

In addition to the ala carte menu, a special four course Valentine’s menu will be featured.

Alternative Valentine’s Day Menu includes:

Seafood Tortellini, Yuzu Butter Sauce
Mesclun of ‘Nalo Green, Lemon Miso Dressing
Fire Roasted Filet of Apple Smoked Bacon
Wrapped Beef Tenderloin, Truffle Scented Mushroom Jus
Lemon Tart with Fresh Raspberries

The four-course menu is available for $50.00.

Call (808)737-1177 for reservations or more information.

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Brasserie Du Vin is open for Valentines Day, with special Sunday hours from 4 to 10 p.m., hosting a three-course dinner.

The French inspired courtyard sets a beautifully romantic setting. Photo: courtesy of Du Vin.

First Course (choice of)

Ceviche of tai snapper with hearts of palm and shaved red onion
-or-
Seared ahi on bed of spinach with blood orange, shaved fennel and balsamic reduction

Second Course (choice of)

Prosciutto-wrapped beef tenderloin, roasted red beet puree, glazed parsnips, mustard beurre blanc
– or –
Roast duck breast on cinnamon-chestnut puree, sweet potato strings, port reduction and pomegranate jewels

Dessert for Two
Chocolate decadence cake with raspberry coulis and fresh berries and strawberry- white chocolate cheesecake with pistachio crust

The special dinner is available for $44 or $59 with wine pairing (plus tax and gratuity).

Call 808-545-1115 for reservations.

Big City Diner has a few Valentine Weekend specials.

Served on Saturday, February 13 & Sunday, February 14 from 4 p.m. til they run out, find the following specialty items:

Furikake salmon. Photo: courtesy of Big City Diner.

Broiled U.S.D.A. Choice Rib-Eye Steak with local style jumbo shrimp & scallops, accompanied with fresh asparagus, topped with a special hollandaise sauce and served with steamed white or brown rice for $19.99.
Chef’s Fresh Furikake Crusted Salmon with sweet chile cream sauce, served on a bed of sauteed fresh vegetables and white or brown rice for $16.99.
Menage a Trois Ice Cream pie – Oreo, espresso & chocolate three layer ice cream on an oreo cookie crust and topped with chocolate fudge and whipped cream for $5.99.
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and Folie a Duex Menage a Trois wine specials as well.

Big City Diner will also be participating in a Valentine’s Day pre-concert Prime Rib buffet dinner for the Brian McKnight show at the Blaisdell. Get your tickets and all of the details about the event at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information, call one of Big City Diner’s five O‘ahu locations:

KAIMUKI – (808) 738-8855
KAILUA- (808) 263-8880
WARD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER – (808) 591-8891
WAIPIO – (808) 678-8868
PEARLRIDGE – (808) 487-8188

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Romantic occassions are a Chef Mavro specialty, and the restaurant has a special to celebrate pre- and post the Valentine’s Day holiday.

Hand crafted candies.
Photo: courtesy of Chef Mavro

Reserve a table for Friday, February 12, Saturday, February 13 or Monday, February 15 and enjoy a choice of 4-courses ($78) or 6-courses ($120) menu. The grand finale of the 4- and the 6-course menus is your choice of Valentine’s Lilikoi Malasadas or Chocolate Whispers.

After dessert, enjoy complimentary hand crafted candies including Valhrona chocolate lavender truffles, nougat, and carmels with a touch of Hawaiian salt!

Call (808) 944-4714 to reserve your table.

Cafe Sistina has two 4-course specialty menus offered for Valentine’s Day.

The interior. Photo: courtesy of Cafe Sistina.

The first menu includes:

Polenta Funghi with a special porcini gorgonzola cheese sauce
Caesar Salad with homemade dressing with baby shrimp
Choice of:
- Scampi Al Gorgonzola
  Shrimp in a gorgonzola cheese sauce over fresh spinach fettuccine
  -or-
- Venison Ragu Risotto simmered with wild mushrooms and spinach
Valentine Dessert

The first Valentine Menu is available for $48.

The second menu, called Toast, includes a complimentary glass of Italian prosecco alongside:

Polenta Funghi with a special porcini gorgonzola cheese sauce
Special Organic Greens in a balsamic mango vinaigrette with baby Shrimp
Choice of
- Lobster Ravioli in a pink mint sauce with bay shrimp
  -or-
- Duck Sausage – Calvados cured sausage with butternut squash ravioli
Valentine Dessert

The second menu is available for $58.

Both menus offer a vegetarian choice – Tortelloni al Tartufo – Cheese filled tortelloni in a zucchini sauce with truffle oil.

Call 808-596-0061 for reservations or more information.

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Both Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Romano’s Macaroni Grill Hawaii locations will celebrate Valentine’s Week from Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14, 2010.

Each Valentine will receive Complimentary Appetizers Cards from Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Romano’s Macaroni Grill restaurants.

Each restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Week Special Menu created by each locations chefs, though all will also have their ala carte menu to choose from.

All five Ruth’s Chris Steak House Hawaii locations will be open from 4:00pm on Valentine’s Day.

Reservations are suggested island wide by calling 808.599.3860 for Restaurant Row or 808.440.7910 for Waikiki Beach Walk on Oahu, 9-9.887.0800 for The Shops at Mauna Lani on the BI, 808.661.8815 for Lahaina Center or 808.874.8880 for The Shops at Wailea, both on Maui.

For information and reservations for Romano’s Macaroni Grill at the Ala Moana Center call (808) 356.8033 and at the Queens Marketplace call (808) 443.5515.

Hau Tree Lanai in The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel has a special dinner planned for Valentine’s Day. Chef Rene Caba has designed a 5-course menu to celebrate the occasion.

Appetizer (choice of):

Lobster Ravioli with saffron cream sauce
-or-
Sampling of Abalone poke and oysters ceviche

Soup du Soir
Split Pea Soup with Herb Tomato and Chive Oil Drizzle

Salad
Endive with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entree (choice of):

Lover’s Duet – Baked Caribbean Lobster Tail with Citrus Lemon Butter Sauce & Cornish Game Hen Stuffed with Herb Seasoned Wild Rice, Served With Apple Brandy Sauce
Porterhouse Steak served with Au Gratin Potato and Cream Spinach
-or-
Sauteed Opakapaka Snapper served with Pureed Cream of Cauliflower and Vegetable Fettucini Pasta

Dessert (choice of):

Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
-or-
Tiramisu with Macaroons

Dessert is served with Kona Coffee or Tea.

The Valentine’s menu is available for $79 per person(plus tax and gratuity).

For reservations, call (808) 921-7066.

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Roy’s Hawaii Kai has a 5-course set menu for Valentine’s Day!

The Original Roy’s.
Photo: courtesy of Roy’s Hawaii Kai.

First course
Wagyu Beef New York Steak Tataki

Second course
Scallop Gratin on the Half Shell

Third course
Big Isle Hearts of Palm & Alaskan King Crab Salad

Fourth course (choice of)

Jade Pesto Steamed Onaga
Roy’s “Original” Blackened Island Ahi
Roy’s Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahimahi
Hot Iron Seared Misoyaki Butterfish
Pistachio Butter Crusted U-10 Sea Scallops
Giant Nigerian Prawns
Tristan Lobster Tail
Crispy Whole Ocean Farmed Moi .
Hudson Valley Duck Breast
Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon
Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb Chops .

Or one of the Duets:

Shellfish Combination of U-10 Sea Scallops and Crunchy Blue Crab Cake
Surf ‘n’ Turf of Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon and Giant Nigerian Prawn

Dessert
Red Velvet Cake, Hawaiian Vanilla Mascarpone, Chocolate Covered Kula Strawberries

Reservations are strongly recommended and the menu may be subject to change. The price per person determined by Entrée Selection.

Call 808-396-7697 for reservations or information regarding menu pricing and availability.

Chai’s Island Bistro celebrates Valentine’s Day with entertainment from Melvin Leed and a delicious set menu.

On Sunday February 14^th, Chai’s will have a special four courses dinner with a number of options for you to choose from.

First Seating at 6 p.m. or before, Second Seating at 8:30 p.m. or after.

Hors d’ oeuvre

Fresh Kona Baby Abalone with Garlic Butter Sauce
Shredded Cabbage and Green Apple Slaw

Jumbo prawns

Mongolian Lamb Chops.
Photos: courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

Choice of Appetizer

Combination Appetizers Platter (Minimum Two Person)
Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns, Alaskan King Crab Cake with Fresh Tomato Mango Salsa and Fresh Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Curry Sauce
Fresh Ahi Poke’ in a Ti Leaves Pouch with Crispy Flat Bread
Fresh Oyster On Ice with Lemongrass Garlic Mignonette
Fresh Roma Tomato and Tobiko Caviar
Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque
Crispy Seafood Dumpling & Crème Fraiche
Smoked Duck Breast Carpaccio Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette
Tear Drop Tomato, Lotus Root Chips and Candied Walnuts
-or-
Japanese Eggplant & Zucchini Soufflé (Vegetarian option)
Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

Choice of Entrée

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Reduction
Hamakua Mushroom Edamame Risotto
Steamed Chinese Style Fresh Whole Moi with Ginger & Green Onions
Served with Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice
Grilled Mongolian Style Colorado Lamb Chops with Merlot Demiglaze
Stir-fried Baby Vegetables and Mashed Potato
Asian Style Braised Kurabuta Pork Osso Bucco and Baby Vegetables (This recipe is from Chef Chai’s Parents’ Restaurant in Bangkok)
Deconstructed Sterling Silver Beef Tenderloin Wellington (add $20 for Kobe Beef)
Mushroom Foie Gras Puff, Baby Vegetables, Fire Roasted Chestnut and Taro Stuffing
-or-
Baked Spiny Lobster Tail with Hamakua Mushroom Risotto (add $8)

Dessert
Heart Shaped White Chocolate Amore Truffle with Fresh Raspberry Guava Puree

The Valentine’s Day menu is available for $69.00 per person.

Call (808) 585-0011 for reservations or more information.

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Tiki’s Grill & Bar has a prix fixe Valentine’s Weekend Menu.

Executive chef Kapo Kealoha invites you to sample the flavors of 3 local items from 3 of our Islands while enjoying the ambience looking over Waikiki Beach.

Image: courtesy of Tiki’s

This special 3-course menu is available after 4 p.m. on February 12-14 in addition to Tiki’s full menu.

Starter
Kamuela Vine Ripe Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad with Ma‘o Organic Farms Radish Green and Mac Nut Pesto with a Reduced Balsamic Drizzle
Wine Pairing: J Roget Champagne / Beer Pairing: Kona Longboard Lager

Surf & Turf Entree
Blackened Kulana Filet Mignon from the Big Island and King Crab Legs served with Chef’s Mac and Cheese, Braised beet Greens, Drawn butter and a Demi Glace.
Wine Pairing: Mark West Pinot Noir / Beer Pairing: Widmer Hefeweisen

Dessert
House-Made Chocolate Truffle with Framboise De Maui – Raspberry Wine. A Tribute to Raspberry Shooter.
Wine Pairing: McWilliams Shiraz / Beer Pairing: Big Aloha Blond

The 3-course menu is available for $45 (plus tax and gratuity) or with wine or beer pairings for an additional $12 per person.

Call 808-923-TIKI (8454) or visit www.tikisgrill.com for dining reservations.

Tango Contemporary Cafe has a four-course Valentine’s Day menu available on February 14^th.

Photo: courtesy of Tango Contemporary Cafe.

Appetizers (choice of):

Sauteed Fresh Day Boat Jumbo Scallops on Wilted Spinach with Garlic Anchovy Herb Dressing
Artichoke Barigoule with Goat Cheese and Hamakua Mushrooms with Fresh Herb Aioli
-or-
Seafood Trio – Crab Salad In Endive, Tuna Tartare, and Tempura Calamari with Chili Mayonnaise

Soup/Salad

Baby Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomato
-or-
Lobster Bisque

Main Courses (choice of; entree selection determines your menu cost)

Roast Duck with Duck Leg Confit ….$48.00
Classic Orange Sauce
Lobster Ravioli with Lobster Cream and Bouquet of Vegetables ….$48.00
Salmon “Coulibiac” …. $47.00
Salmon, Spinach and Egg wrapped in Puff Pastry, Dill Hollandaise
-or-
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Kauai White Shrimp …. $49.00
Marchand de Vin Sauce and Chive Butter

Dessert
Heart Shaped Raspberry Sorbetto Dipped in Italian chocolate & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

For reservations, call (808) 593-7288.

Nobu Waikiki will host a special Omakase menu for Valentine’s Day. The special prix fixe menu features seven courses and includes a special drink.

Photo: courtesy of Nobu Waikiki

First Course
Duo of Lomi Lomi Scallop w/ caviar and 2 pc Oyster Ponzu & Wasabi Yamaimo salsa

Second Course
King Salmon New Style

Third Course
Big Eye Tuna & Chu Toro Sashimi Salad

Fourth Course
Opakapaka w/ Enoki & Spicy Lemon Uni Sauce

Fifth Course
Wagyu Beef w/ Foie Gras, Potato Koroke & Roasted Pepper Miso Anticucho

Sixth Course
Assorted Sushi and Soup

Seventh Course
Port Ice Cream laced w/ Dark Chocolate, Balsamic Caviar, toasted Cinnamon Hazelnut Crumble

The Omakase Menu is available for $130 per person (not including tax or gratuity) which includes 1 special drink.

If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the reservation staff at the time of booking. Menu may be subject to change.

Reservations are strongly reccommended. Please call (808)-237-6999

Shokudo’s signature dessert, honey toast, will have a special Valentine’s Day twist. Photo: courtesy of Shokudo.

Shokudo Japanese Restaurant is aiming for an unforgettable dining experience and focusing on the mood of their restaurant. On Valentine’s Day from 5 p.m. to midnight, the restaurant will go "unplugged" and do an all candlelight dinner.

The restaurant is hoping the mood will also allow patrons to reflect on a deeper cause of how doing simple things like eating dinner by candlelight can be not only romantic, but also save energy in the hopes of a greener, more peaceful planet.

The full regular menu will be available throughout these special hours.

Shokudo will also feature a special dessert set for the night – a 2 strawberry aperitif and mini chocolate honey toast for $9.95.

Limited seating available. For reservations, call 808-941-3701.

Auntie Pasto’s Kunia has a number of heart-themed specials for February.

Hearts of Palm Salad

Shrimp, Artichoke hearts & sun dried tomato

The dessert duo – brownies and shortcake.

Photos: courtesy of Auntie Pasto’s

February is heart month and for the entire month the Italian eatery will be featuring special chef-designed dishes to get you in the mood of love!

These dishes include:

Hearts of Palm Salad
Hearts of palm from the Big Island with baby spinach, strawberries, almonds in a poppy seed dressing for $6.75
Hearts of Palm Fritter
Battered and fried hearts of palm from the Big Island, light and crispy served with dipping sauce for $7.00
Marinated Chicken and Artichoke Hearts
In a creamy lemon butter sauce served on a bed of pasta for $18.00
Shrimp, Artichoke Hearts & Sun Dried Tomato
Sauteed and blackened shrimp with artichoke hearts in a creamy risotto and topped with a sprinkle of sundried tomatoes for $20.00
Heart Shaped Brownies
Homemade brownies served with a scoop of mint gelato for $5.75
Strawberry Shortcake
Fresh strawberries and homemade shortcake for $5.75
Or have both with the Duo Dessert for two, a combination of the Heart Shaped Brownie and Strawberry Shortcake for $7.50.

They also have a specialty beverage to compliment the theme – the Love Potion, a tantalizing cocktail made with Bacardi Dragon Berry on ice with a blend of fresh strawberry and pomegranate juice for $6.00.

During the Valentine’s Day weekend (February 12-14 only), Auntie Pasto’s Kunia will feature Hers & His Italian Prime Rib, 12 oz $22.00 or 14 oz $24.00 served with au jus, horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes and a side salad, or a fabulous Dungeness Crab Piccata $24.00, served in a lemon butter sauce with capers, tomatoes and onions, with a side salad.

Visit www.auntiepastos.com or call 808-680-0005 for more information.

Meanwhile, Auntie Pasto’s Restaurant on Beretania Street celebrates the weekend of love with a delectable three-course menu.

First course (choice of)

Traditional Caesar Salad
or
Crab and Five Cheese Artichoke

Fresh Strawberry pie.
Photo: courtesy of Auntie Pasto’s.

Second course (choice of)

Lobster Ravioli with a Champagne Lemon Crème Sauce
or
Lobster Pasta with a White Wine Caper Butter

Third course (choice of)

Chocolate Lava Cake served with Sauteed Berries and Vanilla Bean Gelato
or
Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Whipped Cream.

The 3-course meal is available for just $25 per person. Available at Auntie Pasto’s Beretania only.

Reservations will be accepted for parties of eight or more and will open at 3:00 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Please visit www.auntiepastos.com or call 808-523-8855 for more information.

Buca di Beppo is offering complementary chocolate-covered strawberries to diners on Valentine’s Day (while supplies last). Limit one per guest. Dine-in only.

Call 808-591-0800 for reservations.

The Willows will offer up a special Valentine’s Day buffet on February 14th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The menu features a selection of various items for your choosing.

Photo: courtesy of The Willows

Cold Items
Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken Cobb Salad, Green Pea, Bacon & Buttermilk Salad, Antipasto Orzo Pasta Salad, Kim Chee Tako Poke and Island Style Ahi Poke.

Warm Entrees
Steamed Vegetable Medley with Herb Butter, Blue Crab & Roasted Corn Chowder, Oven Baked Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce, Chinese Style Opakapaka with Choi Sum & Shiitake mushrooms, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Three Cherry Reduction, Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Potato Gnocchi and Steamed King Crab & Snow Crab Legs w/butter.

Carving Station
Slow Roasted Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib or Fennel & Coriander Crusted Lamb Chops with Balsamic Demi-Glace.

Desserts
Strawberry & Vanilla Panna Cotta, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Haupia Cake, Tiramisu Squares, Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Mint Pave, Coconut & Pineapple Bread Pudding and Soft Serve Ice Cream with Condiments.

The cost of the buffet is $39.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity).

For reservations, please call 808-952-9200.