Valentine’s Day bars, restaurants and specials in Santa Ana

Looking for a nice restaurant in Santa Ana to take your loved one to this Valentine’s Day?  Look no further – here is a list of local restaurants, with Valentine’s Day specials noted as well:

• Avila’s El Ranchito – Traditional Mexican food served in a classy setting
• Bistro 400 – Music, great food and a great location, by the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Santa Ana
• Black Angus, Santa Ana – All the classics you have always enjoyed, over on Tustin Ave., south of 17th.
• Bowers/Kidseum – FAMILY VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION @ KIDSEUM, on Sunday, February 12, from 1:30 PM – 3 PM. Hearts, romantic verses, tea and goodies make this day special to spend with your little loved ones! Make a Valentine for your special friend or family member. Learn more.
• Calacas – Check out their “Amor Etorno” art exhibit and have coffee and snacks at Cafe Calacas!
• Claimjumper – Over on 17th and Tustin
• The Copper Door – Music and cold beers!
• The Crosby – Exclusive seating and 4 Item Prix Fixe Menu, Compliments of Chef Aaron Habiger.  Call 714-543-3543 to make your reservation.
• Calacas on Fourth and Calacas Cafe
• Chapter One : the modern local – Gourmet food and drinks in a classic Downtown Santa Ana setting
• El Pollo Norteno – Two Santa Ana locations, offering Half off any Individual Meal, with purchase of one meal at the regular price.  Print out the coupon above or click here.  And get another $5 coupon when you join their VIP club!
• The Gypsy Den – Coffee, desserts and great food, including vegetarian and vegan dishes!
• Jaspers Bar and Grill – Denise Shue performs Valentine’s Day, in Santa Ana!
• Memphis at the Santora
• Morton’s Steakhouse, Santa Ana
• Norm’s Restaurant – Great steaks and more at super values!
• The Olde Ship – Santa Ana’s British Pub is hosting a Valentine’s Day 3 Course Dinner, for only $32, with dessert and soup or salad!
• The Playground – Gourmet food in Santa Ana’s East End Promenade
• Proof – Music and drinks!
• Royal Khyber – Delicious Persian Food
• Spoons Tex Mex
• Tangata, at the Bowers – Special Valentine’s Day Menu.  $49 for three courses, $55 for four courses.
• The Velvet Lounge – Great food, music and drinks in Santa Ana’s only gay bar!
• The Yost Theatre – Drinks and music in a historic setting

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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