Valentine’s Dining – South Coast Plaza

Valentine’s Dining at South Coast Plaza

Join us on Valentine’s Day and throughout Valentine’s weekend for exceptional dining experiences.
Here’s a sampling of five offerings from our renowned restaurants.

TERRACE BY MIX MIX

VALENTINE’S DINNER MENU
Friday & Saturday, February 13–14

Chef Ross Pangilinan offers a luxe four-course menu for Valentine’s eve and Valentine’s night.

FIRST COURSE SNACKS
Salmon Tartar & Caviar Cylinder
Tuna & Tomato Tart
Lobster & Uni Chawanmushi
Wagyu Beef and Purple Potato Croquette

SECOND COURSE
Heart-Shaped Soft Egg Raviolo
– parmesan, truffle brown butter

THIRD COURSE
Surf & Turf
American Wagyu Beef with Yuzu Kosho Bearnaise & Miso Glazed Seabass
– Twice-baked potato with crème fraîche & caviar, asparagus cream & oyster mushrooms

DESSERT DUO
Tropical Panna Cotta & Chocolate Chip Sticky Toffee Pudding

$125 per person
Beverages, tax and gratuity not included.
Vegetarian option available by request.
Menu is subject to change.

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POPULAIRE MODERN BISTRO

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
Friday & Saturday, February 13–14
Reservations from 5–9 pm

Chef Nicholas Weber has created a Valentine’s tasting menu with five elevated courses, always with unexpected flourishes. Optional wine pairings.

1st Course
Ahi Tuna Sashimi, Chilled Yuzu Dashi, Market Citrus, Olive Oil Pearls, Cilantro
Crémant de Alsace Rose, Hubert Meyer, France NV

2nd Course
Lobster Salad, Pink Lady Apple, Hazelnuts, Mache’, Truffle Vinaigrette
Sancerre, J. de Villebois, France 2024

3rd Course
Ocean Trout, Koji Crème Fraiche, Keluga Caviar, Wood Sorrel
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros 2024

4th Course
Filet Mignon, Wild Mushroom,Robuchon Potatoes, Cognac Peppercorn Sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos du Val, Napa Valley 2022

Dessert
Coffee Profiterole, Chocolate Crémeux, 70% Cacao Chocolate Sauce

Menu $125 / Wine Pairing $45
Beverages, tax and gratuity not included

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WATER GRILL

VALENTINE’S DINNER EXPERIENCE
Friday & Saturday, February 13—14

Enjoy an extravagant four-course menu with an abundance of choices and an optional wine pairing

FIRST COURSE
Chilled Wild Jumbo Shrimp
–Traditional Cocktail Sauce

Half Dozen Oyster Sampler
–Habanero-Lime Relish, Fresh Horseradish

Nantucket Bay Scallop Crudo
–Tangerine Dashi, Toasted Chili Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
–Celery Root Remoulade

WINE PAIRING
Taittinger ‘La Française’ Brut, Reims, Champagne, France NV

SECOND COURSE
Clam Chowder
–Applewood Smoked Bacon

Roasted Beet Salad
–Tandoori Spiced Yogurt

Mixed Organic Greens
–Golden Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
–18-Month Parmigiano Reggiano, Romaine Hearts, White Anchovies

WINE PAIRING
Clement & Florian Berthier, Sancerre, Loire, France 2023

ENTRÉE
Live Local Spiny Lobster 1.5 lb.,
–Charcoal Grilled, Homemade Coleslaw

Farmed New Zealand King Salmon
–Farro Risotto with Lovage and Black Garlic

Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass MSC Certified
–Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Sage Brown Butter

Snake River Farms, American Wagyu Eye of Ribeye 12oz +$25 surcharge

Classic Surf & Turf
–Wild South African Lobster Tail, Filet Mignon 6 oz.

Double R Ranch Filet Mignon 12 oz.,
–Chimichurri

WINE PAIRING
Failla Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California 2023 or Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2022

DESSERT
Maple Cheesecake
–Sour Cream Ice Cream

Chocolate Espresso Ganache Cake
–Pistachio and Luxardo Cherry Sorbet

Caramel Bread Pudding
–Alaea Red Sea Salt

OPTIONAL WINE PAIRING
Saracco Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2024

Four-Course Menu $135 per person; optional wine pairing $50
Beverages, tax and gratuity not included

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MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

MORTON’S VALENTINE’S DINNER MENU
February 6–15

Elevate your Valentine’s celebration at Morton’s The Steakhouse. Indulge in a dinner for two, featuring a 28 oz. Bone-In ‘Empire Cut’ New York Strip with Twin Petite Lobster Tails.

Optional upgrade: a bottle of Sonoma Coast’s elegant Flowers Chardonnay or Pinot Noir and a long-stemmed red rose, available February 13–14 for an additional charge.

Specialty Cocktail: Love Takes Flight
Celebrate romance with the limited-time Love Bird cocktail—a perfect blend of 1800 Cristalino, Chambord, pineapple and lime.

VALENTINE’S MENU

STARTER
(Choice of one to share)
Chopped House Salad
Caesar Salad
Morton’s Wedge Salad
Lobster Bisque
Wagyu Beef Dumplings +$12
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail +$12

ENTRÉE
28 oz. ‘Empire Cut’ Bone-In New York Strip & Twin Petite Lobster Tails

BUTTERS & SAUCES
(Choice of any two to share)
Butters: Black Truffle, Caymus Cabernet, Garlic
Sauces: Remy Martin Sauce au Poivre

ACCOMPANIMENTS +$10
Creamed Spinach
Jumbo Grilled Asparagus
Jalapeño & Bacon Cream Corn
Loaded Baked Potato
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes
Lobster Macaroni Shells & Cheese +$20
Black Truffle & Lobster Mashed Potatoes +$20

DESSERT TO SHARE
Chocolate Layer Cake
Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake^®
Crème Brûlée

$179* Per Couple
Beverages, tax and gratuity not included. Valid dine-in only. No substitutions.
Only available while supplies last.

DINNER COMPLEMENT +$99
Long-Stemmed Red Rose
Bottle of Flowers Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
(February 13—14)

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KNIFE PLEAT

VALENTINE’S DINNER MENU
Friday & Saturday, February 13–14

Celebrate love with the ultimate indulgence of a romantic, Michelin-starred dining experience. Chef Tony Esnault is offering a spectacular dinner tasting menu Valentine’s weekend.
Limited seating available.

Knife Pleat offers its critically acclaimed Saturday afternoon tea on February 14 and its signature Valentine’s macarons, packaged for takeaway.

CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ
oat milk, cashew, grapes

CAVIAR
tsar nicoulai golden osetra beet custard, kohlrabi

BLACK TRUFFLE RISOTTO
aged acquarello rice, parmesan

LAND & SEA
tajima wagyu, maine lobster, rainbow chard, salsify, sabayon

GREEN APPLE
lemon dill granita, granny smith compotée & sorbet

“ISPAHAN”
rose panna cotta, raspberry, almond crumble, lychee yogurt sorbet

MIGNARDISE: ORANGETTE, PEAR BONBON, MINT

OPTIONAL WINE PAIRING

CHAMPAGNE “SPECIAL CLUB”
Salmon Brut Nature 2017 [Pinot Meunier]

FIXIN PREMIER CRU
Pierre Gelin 2020 “Clos Napoléon” [Pinot Noir]

SAINT-ÈMILION
Château Fombrauge 2019 “Grand Cru Classé” [Merlot, Cabernet Franc]

CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ
Domaine Collet Brut NV [Chardonnay, Pinot Noir]

$350 per person, excluding beverage, tax and gratuity.
Optional wine pairing $175, grand wine pairing $275, non-alcoholic paring $95.
23% service charge added to every check.
Corkage politely declined; no dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

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MORE VALENTINE’S EXPERIENCES FROM SOUTH COAST PLAZA’S RESTAURANT COLLECTION

ANQI BISTRO

Dramatic, sophisticated décor and gourmet Asian fusion cuisine are complemented by exotic cocktails and a finely curated wine menu. Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with a romantic night out or Galentine’s Day fun with specials or the signature à la carte menu. Lunch and dinner service

ANTONELLO RISTORANTE

Superb Italian cuisine in a romantic, upscale setting with a 45-year tradition of hospitality from proprietor Antonio Cagnolo. Dinner only

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

Prime steaks, premium seafood, fine wines and creative cocktails enhanced by exemplary service. Lunch and dinner service

HAMAMORI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

Chef James Hamamori creates exquisite sushi and other classic Japanese offerings that attracts a loyal following. Lunch and dinner service

OUTPOST KITCHEN

With a beachy Aussie vibe, the energetic Outpost Kitchen presents a clever menu, focused on organic and locally sourced ingredients. Perfect for brunch on Valentine’s weekend. 8 am—3 pm service

VACA

Top Chef Amar Santana interprets Spain’s culinary traditions with creative tapas, fine Spanish cured meats and cheeses, bountiful paellas, and wood-grilled steaks, alongside one of OC’s top cocktail menus. Dinner only

VALENTINE’S SWEETS FROM SOUTH COAST PLAZA CONFECTIONARIES

VENCHI

New to South Coast Plaza, the heritage of Venchi began in 1878 in Turin, Italy. Today, the premium-quality, authentic Italian chocolate is made from the finest fruits of nature. Valentine’s selections are available with beautiful packaging. Enjoy a taste of Venchi’s house made gelato holiday flavor, “Berry in Love”