Las Vegas Valley restaurants offer special menus for Valentine’s dining

How popular is Valentine's Day as an occasion to dine out? Extremely.

According to the National Restaurant Association, it's one of the biggest days for all types of restaurants, second only to Mother's Day.

To serve those crowds, Las Vegas Valley restaurants have created special menus, dishes and prix-fixe menus. Even most buffets will feature dishes themed to the day. Following is a selection (all prices are plus tax and tip; reservations recommended). To provide information for this listing, email hrinella@reviewjournal.com or mrhynes@reviewjournal.com

Alize, the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road; 951-7000 or www.Alize.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choices for all courses (including vegetarian), $125.

All American Bar & Grille, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road; 777-7777 or www.RioLasVegas.com. Three-course menu with entree choice of black canyon fillet and poached lobster tail, $55; or chicken Marsala, $22.

Andre's at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 798-7151 or www.AndresLV.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choices for courses, $110.

Andrea's, Encore, 3131 Las Vegas South; 770-5340 or www.WynnLasVegas.com. Six-course prix-fixe tasting menu, $100.

Artisan Hotel Boutique, 1501 W. Sahara Ave.; 214-4000 or www.ArtisanHotel.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choices for all courses except dessert, $99 per couple.

Baja Miguel's, South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 797-8075 or www.SouthPointCasino.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with entree of salmon and flatiron steak and a margarita, $19.95.

Bally's Steakhouse, Bally's, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 967-4111 or www.ballyslasvegas.com. Three-course menu with choice of entree, $150 per couple.

Bar + Bistro at the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd.; 202-6060 or www.BarBistroAF.com. Five-course prix-fixe menu with entree trio of pork, beef and shellfish, $85.

Billy Bob's Steakhouse and Saloon, Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway; 456-7777 or www.SamsTownLV.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with choice from among three entrees, $25.

Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 632-7403 or www.BorderGrill.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choices for courses, $65 (also available a la carte).

Botero, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 770-3463 or www.WynnLasVegas.com. Five-course tasting menu with entree of black bass and rack of lamb, $95.

Buzios, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road; 777-7777 or www.RioLasVegas.com. Three-course menu with entree choice of petite filet mignon, lobster and rock shrimp, $43; or poached Chilean sea bass, $33.

Cantina Laredo, Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd.; 202-4511 or wwwCantinaLaredo.com. Feb. 9-16, three-course prix-fixe menu with choices for all courses, $35 with optional $15 cocktail pairing.

Center Cut Steakhouse, Flamingo Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 733-3111 or www.flamingolasvegas.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choice of two entrees, $85.

Central by Michel Richard, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 650-5921 or www.CentralLV.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with an entree of grilled Loup de Mer or filet mignon, $50 or $65 with a glass of Champagne.

Charlie Palmer Steak, the Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 632-5120 or www.CharliePalmer.com. Three-course prix-fixe dinner with a choice of entrees, $100.

Comme Ca, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 698-7910 or www.CommeCaRestaurant.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with entree of American Wagyu rib-eye or vegetarian "steak and potato," $99 or $149 with wine pairings.

Country Club, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 770-3463 or www.WynnLasVegas.com. Five-course aphrodisiac tasting menu with entree of grilled filet mignon, $95. Also available a la carte.

Culinary Dropout, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road; 522-8100 or www.HardRockHotel.com. A la carte menu with special dishes including Raw Bar Royale ($50 per couple, $85 for four) and Bistro Steak Oscar ($36). Available Feb. 14-16.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, 3925 Paradise Road; 796-0063 or delfriscos.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu includes an 8-ounce fillet and an 8-ounce lobster tail, $79.

Don Vito's, South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 797-8075 or www.SouthPointCasino.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with entree of seafood Asti or medallion of beef and Champagne toast, $35.

Due Forni, 3555 S. Town Center Drive; 586-6500 or www.dueforni.com. Four-course prix-fixe dinner for two (including heart-shaped ravioli), $60.

Eldorado, 140 S. Water St., Henderson; 564-1811 or www.EldoradoCasino.com. Three-course dinner with entree of petite filet mignon, $20.

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd.; 750-2991 or www.elementskitchenandmartinibar.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choice of entree and glass of sparkling wine, $59.

First Food & Bar, The Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 607-3478 or www.FirstFoodandBar.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with an entree of crab-stuffed shrimp and filet mignon, $69.96.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd; 838-4774 or www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com. Thursday through Sunday, two courses with entree of lobster or chateaubriand and crab, $69.95.

Fu, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road; 522-8188 or www.HardRockHotel.com. Prix-fixe menu served family style with dishes including shrimp and scallops with longevity noodles and grilled tenderloin of beef, $100 per couple.

Golden Grill, Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 384-8444 or www.GoldSpike.com. Four-course fixe-prix dinner with entree of New York steak and shrimp scampi, $19.99 per couple. Also available every Friday and Saturday during February.

Gordon Ramsay Steak, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 946-7000 or www.parislasvegas.com. Four-course menu with choice of entrees, $95.

Hash House A Go Go, various locations; www.hashhouseagogo.com. Entrees include salmon pasta, $18.95; or 18 ounce bone-in certified angus beef ribeye, $29.95.

Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd.; 445-6100 or www.HoneySalt.com. Four-course dinner with entree of lobster potpie or lamb porterhouse, $75.

Hussong's Cantina, Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 632-6450 or www.HussongsLasVegas.com. Four-course dinner with an entree of almond tequila sea bass, $35.

Lavo Italian Restaurant, Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 791-1800 or www.lavolv.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choice of entrees, $95 per couple.

Lawry's the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway; 893-2223 or www.LawrysOnline.com. Three-course prix-fixe dinner with an entree of prime rib or chef's seafood selection and a glass of Champagne or wine or well drink, $125 per couple.

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive; 804-8008 or www.MarcheBacchus.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with glass of Champagne and entree of sole almondine or filet mignon, $75.

Market Street Cafe, California Hotel, 12 Ogden Ave.; 385-1222 or www.TheCal.com. Filet mignon and grilled shrimp, $12.99.

Martorano's, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road; 777-7777 or www.riolasvegas.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with choice of entrees.

McCall's Heartland Grill, the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 800-99TOWER (800-998-6937) or www.StratosphereHotel.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with an entree trio of lamb, shrimp and quail, $49.

Meatball Spot, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 641-7768 or www.meatballspot.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu, includes two glasses of sangria, $24.95.

Mimi's Cafe, multiple locations; www.MimisCafe.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with an entree of lemon chicken, salmon pesto, heart-shaped ravioli or beef crepes, $29.99 through Feb. 17.

My Healthy Meal, 10220 W. Charleston Blvd.; 605-6757 or www.MyHealthyMeal.com. Three-course meal with entree of swordfish with sweet-potato puree and teardrop-tomato pistou, $35. Available Feb. 13 and 14.

Nobu, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road; 693-5000 or www.HardRockHotel.com. Seven-course prix-fixe menu with dishes including roasted Chilean sea bass and lobster miso cappuccino, $150.

PBR Rock Bar, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 750-1685 or www.pbrrockbar.com. Prix-fixe menu includes entree choice of BBQ chicken or brisket, $55 for two people.

P.J. Clarke's, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 434-7900 or www.PJClarkes.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu including bottle of wine and entree choices of Delmonico ribeye, lamb chops, lobster tails or filet and lobster, $199 per couple.

Pasta Pirate, California Hotel, 12 Ogden Ave.; 385-1222 or www.TheCal.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with entree of sauteed shrimp, scallops and clams, $25.

Payard Patisserie & Bistro, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-7110 or www.caesarspalace.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with choice of entrees, $65.

Phil's Italian Steak House, Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 894-7351 or treasureisland.com. Four-course prix-menu with choice of entree, $75.

Pink Taco, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road; 693-5000 or www.HardRockHotel.com. Anti-Valentine's menu including sweet chipotle lobster tacos ($18) and Heated Hearts dessert ($8).

Pinot Brasserie, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 414-8888 or www.PinotBrasserie.com. Prix-fixe including dessert: three-course, $75; four-course, $90; five-course, $100, with choices for all courses.

Primarily Prime Rib, South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 797-8075 or www.SouthPointCasino.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with entree of medallions of beef or salmon Oscar and Champagne toast, $29.

Ranch House Kitchen, Town Square, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 269-5000 or www.ranchhousekitchen.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu, $45 per couple; half-off select bottles of wine.

Rao's, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-7110 or www.caesarspalace.com. A la carte menu includes choice of beef carpaccio, $21; beef Bolognese lasagna, $30; and red snapper, $42.

Redwood Bar & Grill, California Hotel, 12 Ogden Ave.; 385-1222 or www.TheCal.com. Two-course menu with entree of Chilean sea bass, $35.

Resort on Mount Charleston, 2755 Kyle Canyon Road; 872-5500 or www.MtCharlestonResort.com. Four-course dinner with choice of entrees, $130 per couple. Room packages available.

Restaurant Guy Savoy, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-7110 or www.caesarspalace.com. Ten-course prix-fixe menu with choice of entrees, $360.

Ron's Steakhouse, Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd.; 258-5201 or www.ArizonaCharliesDecatur.com. Two-course dinner with an entree of filet mignon and lobster tail, $65.55.

Roy's Restaurant, 8701 W. Charleston Blvd.; 838-3620 or www.RoysRestaurant.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with 11 entree choices, $52.95 to $84.95.

Roy's Restaurant, 620 E. Flamingo Road; 691-2053 or www.RoysRestaurant.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with 11 entree choices, $52.95 to $84.95.

Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave.; 369-5400 or www.RumorVegas.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with choices for all courses, $30.

Seafood Shack, Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 894-7349 or treasureisland.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with an entree of filet mignon and butter poached prawn, $45.

Second Street Grill, Fremont, 200 Fremont St.; 385-6277 or www.FremontCasino.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with entree of filet and stuffed prawns, $45.

Serendipity 3, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-7110 or www.caesarspalace.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with wine and choice of entrees, $75.

Silverado Steakhouse, South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 797-8075 or www.SouthPointCasino.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with entree of sea bass or beef and shrimp, $49.

Sinatra, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 770-3463 or www.WynnLasVegas.com. Four-course Sinatra Seduction menu with entree of branzino or filet mignon, $150.

Slice of Vegas, Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 632-6470 or www.SliceofVegasPizza.com. Four-course dinner with an entree of filet and shrimp, $40.

Social House, Crystals at CityCenter, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 736-1122 or www.angelmg.com. A la carte menu includes choice of sesame garlic poached lobster, $42; tomato water jelly with mixed sashimi, $26; or Inaniwa udon noodles with shitake broth, $12; entrees includes glass of sparkling sake.

Society Cafe Encore, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 248-3463 or www.WynnLasVegas.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with entree of beef short rib or lobster and mushroom cavatelli, $65.

Sourdough Cafe, Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway; 951-5800 or www.ArizonaCharliesBoulder.com. Surf and turf, $14.43.

Sourdough Cafe, Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd.; 258-5201 or www.ArizonaCharliesDecatur.com. Three-course dinner with entree of petit filet mignon and slipper lobster tail, $16.66. Feb. 14 and 15.

Spiedini, J.W. Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd.; 869-8500 or www.Spiedini.com. Three-course prix-fixe menu with course choices, $40.

Strip House, Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 737-5200 or www.striphouse.com. Entrees include surf and turf, $58; or 14 ounce bone-in filet, $54.

Sushi Roku, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 733-7373 or www.InnovativeDining.com. Tuna and salmon sashimi with flower bouquets, $22.

Sushisamba, the Shoppes at the Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 607-0700 or www.SushiSamba.com. Six-course dinner with split of Champagne per couple and entree of Robata Ribeye, $98.

Tacos & Tequila, Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 262-5225 or tacosandtequilalv.com. Prix-fixe includes sampler, main entree and dessert, $58 per couple; Patron Tequila Flights can be added for $15.

Tao, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 414-1000 or www.taorestaurantlv.com. Three-course prix-fixe with entree options, $55. Also a la carte.

35 Steaks + Martinis, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road; 693-5500 or www.HardRockHotel.com. Four-course prix-fixe menu with Champagne toast and entree choices including shrimp and lobster platter or filet mignon; $150 per couple.

Top of the World, the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 380-7711 or www.TopofTheWorldLV.com. Four-course prix fixe menu with an entree of beef tenderloin and lobster tail, $180 per couple.

Triple 7, Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St.; 387-1896. Two-course menu with entree of Atlantic salmon, $21.99.

Verandah, Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 632-5121 or www.FourSeasons.com/LasVegas. Four-course prix-fixe menu with an entree of Chilean sea bass or sliced center-cut New York strip, $51. Available Feb. 14-16.

VooDoo Steak, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road; 777-7777 or www.riolasvegas.com. Four-course menu with choice of entree, $65.

Willy and Jose's Cantina, Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway; 456-7777 or www.SamsTownLV.com. Choice of two entrees, $22 or $27.50.

Yukon Grille, Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway; 951-5800 or www.ArizonaCharliesBoulder.com. Three-course prix-fixe dinner with choice from among three entrees, $29.99.