Local restaurants offering special menus this Valentine’s

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor

2067 Summer Lee, Rockwall, TX

Sweetheart prix fixe menu available 4-10pm Friday, Feb. 11 through Monday, Feb. 14, $69.99/couple. Add a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet or Champagne for $20.

Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell or Crab Cakes with Creamy Shrimp Sauce, and House Salad. Choose from Cajun Chicken Rockefeller with creamy shrimp sauce, green beans amandine, and smoked gouda grits; Blackened Lime Mahi Mahi with white bean tabbouleeh; Four Cheese Ravioli topped with pan seared jumbo shrimp and sea scallops in a white wine cream sauce, served with warm French bread; and Redfish Pontchartrain with crabmeat beurre blanc, green beans amandine and smoked gouda grits. Chocolate Covered Strawberries for dessert. Regular menu also available. Also available TO GO.

LIVE music by soul artist Bobby Dade from 4 to 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

Brunch with your Valentine on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reservations: 972-771-0004 or dodiesattheharbor.com/valentines-2022-at-dodies-rockwall/

TLC on the Lake

4881 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, TX

TLC on the Lake will be offering the following Valentine’s Day special on Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12: 8oz Pan Seared Filet topped with made from scratch Béarnaise Sauce, paired with Fire Grilled Asparagus topped with scratch Hollandaise Sauce, Mushroom Risotto, Creamed Mashed Potatoes, and signature TLC Sweet Dinner Roll! – $45 per plate.

On Friday TLC will also have live jazz music in the dinning room to accompany the dinner service from 6-9pm.

Reservations >> 972-203-8512.

The Oar House

305 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX

Valentine’s Dinner Menu ~ $85/per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required with credit card. Call 972-771-9687 and ask to speak to a manager.

1st Course:

Choice of

Cuore di Grancchio
Blue Crab cake over crispy polenta in a smoked sun-dried tomato sauce
Farfalla di Formaggio
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, avocado, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Cigarretta di Anitra
Crispy Crepes stuffed with Duck confit in an Orange butter sauce

2nd Course:
Choice of
Zuppa di Vongole
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Insalatta Panzzonella
Baby greens with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet red onions, Parmesan croutons, and a creamy avocado dressing

3rd Course:
Choice of
Spigola su Riso
Broiled Chilean Sea bass over roasted eggplant risotto, Topped with grilled asparagus and lemon caper sauce
Maialeto Ripieno
Pork Tenderloin stuffed with aged ricotta, sun dried tomatoes, pamkin seeds, and mushrooms, topped with a roasted garlic sauce

Bistecca al Ferro
Prime NY Strip with Shitake mushrooms, crispy tri-color bell peppers in a port wine sauce
Transino si salmone
Pineapple chipotle glazed Norwegian Salmon with onions marmalade and roasted yellow bell peppers

Dessert
Torta di Fragolini alla Passione
Strawberry Passion Cake with Rum Caramel sauce and candied almonds to share

The Yacht Club at Chandlers Landing

501 Yacht Club Drive, Rockwall, TX

Five course, chef-curated menu with a champagne toast in the ballroom, 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. $75 per plate or $150 per couple. Amuse Bouche, Sweetheart Salad, ‘Love at First Sight’ Bisque, Petite Filet served Oscar style with Jumbo Lump Crab and Scallops, Decadent Dessert. Reservations required and seating is limited.

Culpepper Steak House

309 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX

Valentine’s Day Dinner served Sunday, Feb. 13 and Monday, Feb. 14, $85/person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations recommended with credit card. Call 972-771-1001 for a reservation and ask to speak to a manager.

There are many more great dining choices in the Rockwall/Heath area. If your favorite is not listed, they may not be running a Valentine’s special or they may be fully booked – or we need to add them! Please let us know by emailing editor@blueribbonnews.com.