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.

POPULAIRE MODERN BISTRO

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
Friday, February 14
Reservations from 5–8pm

Chef Nick Weber has created a luxe menu to celebrate love with five elevated courses, always with unexpected flourishes. Optional wine pairings.

1st Course
Japanese Hamachi Crudo, Blood Orange, Kaluga Caviar, Puffed Farro, Crème Fraîche, Fennel Fronds
Champagne Philipponnat “Royale Reserve” Brut, France

2nd Course
Lobster Bisque, Bone Marrow Flan, Shaved Black Truffle, Pickled Celery Root
Chardonnay, Failla, Sonoma Coast 2022

3rd Course
Koji-Aged Duck Breast, Kumquat Confit, Yam Purée, Maderia Duck Jus
Pinot Noir Bouchard Pere & Fils, Santenay La Comme Premier Cru, France 2017

4th Course
Slow Roasted Prime Filet of Beef, Wild Mushroom Vol-au-Vent, 
Shaved Black Truffle, Cognac Peppercorn Sauce
Toscana Blend Il Fauno di Arcanum IGT Tuscany, Italy 2021 

Dessert
Chocolat 
Chocolate Crémeux, Devil’s Cake, Cocoa Nib Brittle, Salted Crème Fraîche, Olive Oil

Menu $125, wine pairing $50

WATER GRILL

VALENTINE’S DINNER EXPERIENCE
Friday, February 14

Enjoy an extravagant four-course menu with an abundance of choices, optional wine pairings, an interactive photobooth and a commemorative gift.

FIRST COURSE
Chilled Wild Jumbo Shrimp, Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Half Dozen Oyster Sampler, Habanero-Lime Relish, Fresh Horseradish
Wild New Zealand Pink Bream Crudo, Fresno Chile, Micro Cilantro, Lime
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, Romaine Hearts, White Anchovies

WINE PAIRING
Cave d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France 2023

ENTRÉE
Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass MSC Certified, Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Sage Brown Butter
Wild Brittany Dover Sole, Lemon Brown Butter
Live Local Spiny Lobster 1.25 lb., a la Plancha, Homemade Coleslaw
Classic Surf & Turf, Wild South African Lobster Tail, Filet Mignon 8 oz.
Double R Ranch Filet Mignon 12 oz., Chimichurri 

WINE PAIRING
Rombauer Chardonnay, Carneros, CA 2023 or Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2021

 DESSERT
Maple Cheesecake, Sour Cream Ice Cream
Chocolate Espresso Ganache Cake, Pistachio, Luxardo Cherry Sorbet
Caramel Bread Pudding, Alaea Red Sea Salt

OPTIONAL WINE PAIRING
Saracco Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2023 

Four-Course Menu $150 per person; optional wine pairing $50
Beverages, tax and gratuity not included

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

VALENTINE’S DINNER FOR TWO
February 7–16

Elevate your Valentine’s Day celebration at Morton’s The Steakhouse.
Enjoy Valentine’s dinner for two, perfect for a romantic evening.
Featuring a 28 oz. Bone-In ‘Empire Cut’ New York Strip with Twin Petite Lobster Tails

STARTER
(Choice of one to share)  
Chopped House Salad 
Caesar Salad
Morton’s Wedge Salad
Lobster Bisque

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, Blue Cheese
Sauces: Cognac Au Poivre, Bearnaise

ACCOMPANIMENTS 
(Choice of two for the table)
Creamed Spinach
Szechuan Green Beans
Jumbo Grilled Asparagus
Truffled Cream Corn
Loaded Baked Potato
Parmesan & Truffle Matchstick Fries
Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes

DESSERT +$10
Chocolate Layer Cake
Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Sundae
NY-Style Cheesecake, Candied Walnuts, Apple-Bourbon Cream

Valentine’s Day Menu
$179 for two
Excludes beverages, tax, gratuity

TERRACE BY MIX MIX

VALENTINE’S DAY TASTING MENUS
Thursday–Friday, February 13–14
Reservations available 5:30pm–8:30pm

Chef Ross Pangilinan offers two creative menus for Valentine’s Eve and Valentine’s Night — an extravagant six-course lobster menu as well as a four-course tasting menu

LOBSTER TASTING MENU

First Course
Potato Espuma, lobster knuckle, avocado, lobster uni foam

Second Course
Lobster & Crab Toast, brioche, herbs, endive, Filipino vinaigrette

Third Course
Truffle Risotto, lobster tempura, mushrooms, parmesan foam, black truffle

Fourth Course
Lobster & Vegetable Salad “En Gelée,” caviar, ginger soy gelée, Thai basil emulsion

Fifth Course
American Wagyu NY Steak, butter poached lobster tail, short rib ravioli, sauce Americaine

Sixth Course
Desserts to Share
Sticky Toffee Pudding, vanilla ice cream, brandy toffee sauce
Tropical Panna Cotta, macadamia, coconut, passion, mango, ube

Lobster Tasting Menu $165 per person
Excludes beverages, tax, gratuity

FOUR-COURSE TASTING MENU
Select one dish per course

First Course
Tuna Crudo “Rose,” yuzu soy vinaigrette, beet & candied ginger purée
Arugula & Kale Salad, dried apricot, pomegranate, grapes, Midnight Moon cheese, pistachio, Xeres vinaigrette  

Second Course
Lobster & Crab Toast, brioche, herbs, endive, Filipino vinaigrette
Heart Shaped Soft Egg Raviolo, herb ricotta, parmesan, brown butter (add shaved truffle $15) 

Main Course 
American Wagyu NY Strip Steak, whipped potato, Szechuan asparagus, peppercorn sauce
Duck Breast, mushroom risotto, blackberry port sauce
Chilean Seabass, fennel, orange, capers, crispy fingerling potatoes  

Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding, vanilla ice cream, brandy toffee sauce
Tropical Panna Cotta, macadamia, coconut, passion, mango, ube

$85 per person
Excludes beverages, tax and gratuity

Vegetarian option available by request

Menu is subject to change

KNIFE PLEAT

VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH AND DINNER
February 14 & 15

Celebrate love with the ultimate indulgence of a romantic, Michelin-starred dining experience. Chef Tony Esnault is offering a special lunch on February 14, and dinner tasting menu on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15.

VALENTINE’S LUNCH
February 14 only

Three-course tasting lunch with amuse and mignardise

$120 per person, excluding beverages, tax and 23% gratuity

Non-refundable
Make Reservations for Valentine’s Lunch Tasting Menu

VALENTINE’S DINNER EXPERIENCE
February 14 & 15

$330 per person, excluding beverages, tax and 23% gratuity

Non-refundable
Make Reservations for Valentine’s Dinner Tasting Menu

Knife Pleat serves its critically acclaimed Saturday afternoon tea on February 15 and offers its signature Valentine’s macarons, packaged for takeaway

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

ANTONELLO RISTORANTE

Superb Italian cuisine in a romantic, upscale setting with a 40-year tradition of hospitality from proprietor Antonio Cagnolo

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

Prime steaks, premium seafood, fine wines and creative cocktails complemented by exemplary service

HAMAMORI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

Chef James Hamamori creates exquisite sushi and other classic Japanese offerings that attract a loyal following

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

VACA

Top Chef Amar Santana interprets Spain with delicious tapas, bountiful paellas and wood-grilled steaks alongside one of OC’s top cocktail programs

VALENTINE’S SWEETS FROM SOUTH COAST PLAZA CONFECTIONARIES

   

YU CAKE

The high-quality handmade dessert shop features an assortment of mille crepe cakes, unique cheesecakes and other beautifully crafted confections. Flavors include tiramisu, rose, matcha strawberry and dark chocolate.

LÄDERACH CHOCOLATIER SUISSE

The Swiss-made Läderach chocolates are created from premium ingredients with beautiful Valentine’s packaging. Choose from the signature FrischSchoggi, elegant pralines and truffles in a variety of sizes.

SEE’S CANDIES

A California classic. Make Valentine’s Day sweeter with See’s irresistible gifts and treats, creatively presented with an abundance of choices in milk and dark chocolate.

SUGARFINA

Shop the Valentine’s Day collection—impeccable imported candies whimsically packaged in bento boxes, trunks and hearts.