V
alentine’s Day
By Ray Pita
Love brings an undeniable brightness to daily activities: eating, working out, and even waking up can
become slices of heaven when one is in love. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that acknowledges how love
transforms us. It’s the perfect time to take your special someone to a romantic restaurant and show them
how much you cherish them, whether it’s the first date or the thousandth. The menus from some of
San Diego’s top restaurants can connect you intimately over candlelit tables, amazing views, romantic
ambience, and superb cuisine. Here are five of the most romantic restaurants in San Diego:
The Melting Pot - Gaslamp
901 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 234-5554
The Melting Pot is a one-of-a-kind restaurant without the
traditional chef in the kitchen. Guests are given the opportunity
to dip to their hearts’ content. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter’s
very first skyscraper, the unbelievably decadent menu of cheese,
broth, and chocolate fondue options, can satisfy any savory or
sweet cravings. To complement the menu, the restaurant offers
a number of signature cocktails and specialty drinks. The wine
list is equally impressive, with an extensive collection of Old
and New World varietals. A unique feature of the restaurant is a
section dubbed “the lover’s lane,” a row of private booths located
in a hidden, intimate corner. The restaurant is offering a prix-fixe
Valentine’s Day menu with five alluring courses for $55, $79, or $86
per person, each with a complimentary champagne toast. Optional
romance packages and gifts, such as long-stemmed roses, bottle of
wine, or chocolate-covered strawberries, are also available.