Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in San Antonio: Date Night & Galentine’s Picks

The Study at Dean’s. Photo: Kimpton Santo, used with permission.

More Valentine’s Day Ideas in San Antonio 💕

San Antonio is turning up the romance this Valentine’s season. From heart-themed desserts and intimate chef-driven dinners to luxe hotel packages and festive Galentine’s gatherings, the city is full of ways to celebrate love — whether that’s with a partner, your best friends, or yourself.

Here’s your guide to more Valentine’s happenings around town.


🍰 Bakery Lorraine

Valentine’s & Galentine’s Treats
📅 February 1 – 15
📍 All Bakery Lorraine locations

Bakery Lorraine is offering a collection of sweet (and slightly edgy) Valentine’s treats perfect for gifting or indulging.

One highlight? Proceeds from the chocolate cherry macaron will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank throughout February, so your dessert does some good, too.

Available In-Store:

  • Sugar Skull Shortbread Cookies – Vanilla shortbread decorated with fondant and royal icing accents (individually bagged and gift-ready).
  • “Love You to Death” Vanilla Raspberry Skull Cakes – Moist vanilla cake with tart raspberry filling and buttercream flower eyes.
  • Heart Shortbread Cookie Stack – Pink vanilla shortbread cookies tied with string.
  • Dark Cherry & Chocolate Tiramisu – Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with dark cherry compote and mascarpone.
  • Raspberry Rose Japonaise – A delicate macaron filled with raspberry rose and mascarpone, topped with fresh raspberries and rose petals.

🌹Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa

📍 555 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Timeless Romance Hotel & Spa Package

📅 February 13 – 15

Enjoy a romantic retreat featuring:

  • $100 food & beverage or spa credit
  • Complimentary valet
  • A bottle of bubbles
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries

Book a spa treatment and receive a truffle takeaway, or purchase a $250 gift card and receive a $25 spa enhancement credit.


Where Love Lingers: Valentine’s Dinner at Corinne

📅 February 13 – 14
💲 $95 per person

Indulge in a chef-curated five-course meal at Corinne San Antonio, designed for an elegant and intimate evening.


Galentine’s: Leopard & Lace at Anaqua Garden Bar

📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 7 PM – 10 PM

Celebrate Galentine’s in garden glam style with creative cocktails, interactive games, and playful activations. Expect a lively atmosphere designed for connection and fun.

Highlights Include:

  • Photo station
  • Temporary tattoo station
  • Lip gloss charm station
  • Bic lighter decorations
  • Hair tinsel & braid bar
  • Large Confession Burn Book
  • Card games at every table, including “We’re Not Really Strangers”

🥂Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk

📍 431 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Lover’s Retreat Hotel Package

📅 February 13 – 15

Couples can enjoy:

  • Bubbles & chocolate-covered strawberries
  • Romantic welcome amenity
  • $150 food & beverage credit
  • Late checkout

Perfect for a relaxed, indulgent River Walk escape.


Dean’s Steak & Seafood Valentine’s Experience

📅 February 13 – 15
⏰ 11 AM – 9 PM

Located in a historic 19th-century schoolhouse, Dean’s offers prime steaks, A5 Japanese and Texas wagyu, and premium seafood.

Outdoor globe dining is available for a uniquely memorable experience. Valentine’s add-ons can be arranged through OpenTable.


The Valentine’s Reserve at The Study at Dean’s

📅 Saturday, February 13
⏰ 5 PM – 11 PM

An intimate celebration featuring:

  • Live cigar rolling
  • Expertly curated pours
  • A refined atmosphere made for unhurried conversation

Love is in the Air at Tenfold Rooftop

📅 February 13 – 15
⏰ 12 PM – 1 AM

Celebrate ten floors above the city with skyline views and curated cocktails.

Cabana and premium table reservations include:

  • A chilled bottle of bubbles
  • Chocolate fondue with strawberries
  • A bouquet of roses

💌The Gunter Hotel

📍 311 N St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Make It a Moment Hotel Package

This romantic escape includes:

  • Complimentary sparkling wine
  • Curated romantic vinyl selections
  • $50 food & beverage credit
  • Luxurious his-and-her robes to take home

Jots Sweetheart Dinner for Two

📅 Saturday, February 14
💲 $150 for two

Enjoy a special three-course Valentine’s menu designed to delight the senses.


Paris Baguette Valentine’s Delights

📍 205 E Houston St

The international South Korean bakery is offering limited-time handcrafted cakes and Pink Velvet pastries, available while supplies last.


Galentine’s & Piano Love Songs at Bar 414

📅 Saturday, February 14
🎹 Live music from 9 PM – 12 AM

Toast to friendship at this speakeasy-inspired lounge inside The Gunter Hotel.

San Antonio–born pianist and vocalist Chris Guerrero will perform classic and guest-requested love songs, blending refined jazz with crowd-favorite sing-alongs.


💐The St. Anthony Hotel

📍 300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Celebrating Love & Friendship at Esencia

📅 February 10 – 14

Esencia is offering prix fixe menus ideal for couples and Galentine’s gatherings alike. Guests can enjoy shared appetizers, two entrées, and a shared dessert, thoughtfully crafted and priced per person.


Toast to Romance at Anacacho Coffee & Cantina

📅 February 10 – 14

Enjoy special Valentine’s cocktails in a festive and romantic setting.


Candlelight & Jazz at Gallery on the Park

📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💲 $205 per person

This four-course, chef-curated dinner includes:

  • Live Latin jazz by Grammy-nominated artist Henry Brun
  • A complimentary glass of champagne
  • Candlelit ambiance
  • Valet parking

An elevated evening designed for timeless romance.


🥧Otto’s Ice House

📍 111 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
🕚 Open daily at 11 AM

Located in the Historic Pearl District, Otto’s Ice House offers a casual, riverside setting perfect for low-key Valentine’s plans.

For something sweet, Goode Co.’s Brazos Bottom Pecan Pies are available to ship nationwide. Each pie comes in a handcrafted keepsake box with one of three limited-edition messages:

  • “Pie Love You”
  • “Ride or Pie”
  • “Bless Your Heart”

💲 $60 per pie


Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a luxe dinner reservation, or a festive Galentine’s night out, San Antonio offers something for every kind of love story this season. 💗

Cozy Up Sundays at Rosario’s & More Holiday Events Happening in San Antonio

Miracle on Arciniega Pop-Up at Anaqua Garden Bar. Photo: Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa + Tay Simmons, used with permission.

Cozy Up Sundays Return to Southtown Rooftop Bar at Rosario’s 🌆

Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar announces the return of Cozy Up Sundays at its Southtown Rooftop Bar, running now through January, every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Each Sunday, guests are invited to embrace the brisk winter air while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and bites for just $8, all paired with sweeping panoramic views of San Antonio’s skyline. Patrons are encouraged to gather loved ones and cozy up under Rosario’s signature pink blankets for the ultimate rooftop experience.

To ensure comfort during San Antonio’s unpredictable winter weather, space heaters are placed throughout the rooftop bar. On colder evenings, the bar’s enclosed space offers a warm and inviting retreat without sacrificing the atmosphere.

Located in the heart of San Antonio, Rosario’s provides a welcoming space where guests can fully immerse themselves in the city’s rich roots and vibrant culture, making it the perfect Sunday destination.(Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar, 2025)

📍 Address
722 S. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX


More Holiday Dining & Events in San Antonio 🎄

Looking for more ways to celebrate the holidays this month? Here are some standout experiences happening around the city:


Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Holiday Dinner on the River Walk
📅 December 24 & 25 | ⏰ 5–8 p.m.

Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a festive holiday menu featuring prime rib, roasted turkey, seared salmon, and decadent desserts. (Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails, 2025)

📍 Address
306 W. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

🔗 Booking link


Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa

Miracle on Arciniega Pop-Up at Anaqua Garden Bar
📅 Open now – Sunday, December 28

Anaqua Garden Bar transforms into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, seasonal décor, cheerful music, and a limited-time holiday craft cocktail menu served in themed mugs. (Anaqua Garden Bar, 2025)

Guests can also enjoy:

  • Cozy s’mores activations
  • A tunnel of lights
  • Hourly snow showers

Now in its second year, Miracle on Arciniega serves as a festive bridge between Downtown and Southtown, making it an ideal gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.

📍 Address
555 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

🔗 Reservations recommended


The Tenth Noel: A Rooftop Christmas Affair

Tenfold Rooftop
📅 Friday, December 19 – Thursday, December 25

Celebrate the season from above the city at Tenfold Rooftop’s weeklong Christmas pop-up featuring festive cocktails, elevated holiday bites, and stunning skyline views. (Tenfold Rooftop, 2025)

📍 Address
431 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

🔗 Reserve via OpenTable


Gunter Hotel

Jots Signature Christmas Prime Rib
📅 Monday, December 22 – Friday, December 26
💲 $29 per person | Regular menu also available

Jots Restaurant is serving a comforting holiday favorite: Signature Prime Rib with rosemary au jus, fresh horseradish cream, and smashed potatoes—perfect for a classic Christmas meal downtown. (The Gunter Hotel, 2025)

📍 Address
311 N. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

🔗 Reserve via OpenTable


Live Music at Bar 414 & Vinyl Library

📅 Every Thursday–Saturday | ⏰ 8 p.m.

The Gunter Hotel’s newest speakeasy, Bar 414, hosts live music every Thursday through Saturday in December (excluding Christmas Day). Meanwhile, the Vinyl Library sets the mood in the lobby with its “Spin the Season” holiday vinyl curation.

📍 Address
205 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205


Holiday Family Meal Options 🥘

Freight Fried Chicken

Family Meal Packs
💲 $50 per pack

Family meals include 8 or 10 chicken tenders and a choice of three shareable sides, such as:

  • Mac N Cheese
  • Seasoned Fries
  • Slaw
  • Loaded Potato Salad

Optional add-ons include biscuits, hot honey drizzle, jalapeños, and more. (Freight Fried Chicken, 2025)

📍 Address
312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 6
San Antonio, TX 78215

🔗 Order here


The Jerk Shack

Family Meal Packs
💲 $70–$75 per pack

Family meals include 14 pieces of chicken (Fried, Jerk +$5, or Mixed +$3), three shareable sides, and an order of plantains. (The Jerk Shack, 2025)

Side options include:

  • Mac N Cheese
  • Masala Fries
  • Pineapple Slaw
  • Potato Salad

Dine-In Holiday Family Package
📅 Now – Wednesday, December 31
💲 $120 | Feeds 4–6 people

Guests can choose two appetizers, three entrées, and three sides, making holiday dining easy during the busiest time of year.

📍 Address
10234 TX-151, Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78251

🔗 Order here