Welcome to our official guide to the best Valentine's Day restaurants and events in Tampa Bay. Between the major cities that make up the Tampa Bay area, there's something for every couple to enjoy in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete, and beyond, from exciting Valentine's Day events to dinner deals!
Valentine's Day is on a Saturday this year, which means we have the whole weekend to indulge in the romance and fun!
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Featured Tampa Bay Valentine's Day Ideas
Valentine's Day at the Florida State Fair
- Dates: February 5-16
- Weekday Times: Monday – Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Weekend Times (Valentine's Day Saturday): Friday – Sunday & President’s Day. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Location: 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa FL 33610
Celebrate Valentine's Day and America at the Florida State Fair—America’s Sunniest Celebration—shining bright February 5–16 in Tampa! Enjoy 12 days of rides, classic fair food, live entertainment, creative competitions, agricultural showcases, and hands-on exhibits that highlight Florida’s talent and traditions. With red, white, and blue moments, photo-worthy spots, and fun for every age and vibe, it’s the perfect place to soak up the sunshine and celebrate it all.
Valentine’s Day at The Melting Pot – St. Petersburg
- Dates: February 6–22, 2026
- The Melting Pot, 699 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic fondue dining experience at The Melting Pot of St. Petersburg. Guests can enjoy a special five-course Valentine’s menu featuring classic cheese fondue, entrées, and decadent chocolate fondue, along with signature drinks and romantic touches throughout the meal. The Valentine’s menu is offered February 6–13 and February 15–22, with a prix fixe menu exclusively on February 14.
Reservations are recommended for this popular Valentine’s tradition.
Love at First Fright at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Friday, February 13, 2026, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
This one-night-only event brings together romance and frights with a lights-on walkthrough of the Shadows of Wonderland haunted house at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, exclusive merch and sweet treats, and a free photo opportunity with the Queen of Hearts! Guests who attend will also receive a one-time front-of-the-line access for Howl-O-Scream 2026.
Sips & Seals at Sunset at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend—or Galentine’s weekend—by spending time with the animals you love and experiencing something new! You can be among the first to meet Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s newest resident seals during a special after‑hours evening. Enjoy sunset views, full aquarium admission, and one complimentary drink ticket included with adult ticket purchase. Food will be available for purchase.
The evening also includes a special seal talk led by our animal care team, offering an inside look at the care that goes into welcoming these new residents.
Round out the night is a live performance by Dean Geyer, the South African‑Australian singer‑songwriter and actor known for Glee and Australian Idol.
Yacht StarShip Valentine's Cruises
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Location: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa, and 25 Causeway Boulevard Slip #55, Clearwater
Treat your date to a meal, open bar, and dancing with live DJ entertainment aboard the Yacht StarShip!
Take your pick of brunch, lunch, or dinner, and an amazing view on the water with your sweetheart.
Sunset on the Serengeti at Busch Gardens Tampa bay
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa
Step into the heart of the wild and experience an unforgettable evening at Busch Gardens Tampa with a Serengeti Safari just before sunset, a guided Walking Tour to Treetop Kitchen with up-close animal experiences, and an exquisite Dinner at Treetop Kitchen!
Valentine's Day Dinner at Ocean Hai
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Ocean Hai, 100 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate prix-fixe dining experience at Ocean Hai. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated, multi-course menu inspired by modern Asian flavors while overlooking the beach and a glowing Gulf sunset. As the sky fades into evening, the ambiance becomes warm, romantic, and refined – perfect for sharing an unforgettable meal with someone special.
Enhance your romantic dinner with a thoughtfully curated wine pairing for each course, expertly selected to complement your dining experience.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Deep End, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location: 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach
- Cost: $72 per person (Prices are per person and exclusive of tax and gratuity.)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic rooftop dinner overlooking the Gulf at The Deep End. Enjoy sweeping waterfront views in an elevated open‑air setting while savoring a Deep Surf & Turf entrée featuring an 8oz tenderloin paired with lobster, finished with teriyaki‑hollandaise sauce and served with smoked bacon mashed potatoes.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Latitude 28, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location: 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach
- Cost: $140++ per person (Prices are per person and exclusive of tax and gratuity.)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate evening at Latitude 28. Guests are invited to enjoy a thoughtfully curated prix fixe dinner that unfolds course by course, beginning with elegant, shared starters, followed by refined entrées and indulgent enhancements—creating a romantic and memorable dining experience for the occasion.
Choice of appetizer and entrée. Optional enhancements are also available.
Love & Adventure at Busch Gardens
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa
Treat your Valentine to an unforgettable night of thrills and romance with exclusive access to Montu and Cobra’s Curse under the stars, Egypt-themed games, live entertainment, and animal encounters! The evening includes champagne upon arrival, cheese and charcuterie, a decadent dessert display, a commemorative photo, and the opportunity to have a custom caricature created.
Reservations are per couple, with pricing per person, which includes parking, a complimentary crafted signature cocktail, and the option to purchase additional drinks throughout the night. Elevate your Valentine’s by adding on the Sunset on the Serengeti experience before your Date Night begins.
Note: Park admission is not included or required.
Tampa Theatre Black Love Classics Series
Dates: February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2026
Location: Tampa Theatre
Head to Tampa Theatre with your significant other to enjoy a film from their Black Love Classics Series. This series was created in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department to celebrate the intersection of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month with big-screen stories of romance as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts. This weeke's movie is Boomerang – Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3 p.m.
VALENTINE’S DAY OFFER, SPA BY JW
- Dates: Now through February 28, 2026, standard spa hours
- Location: 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach
Celebrate love with a little extra indulgence. On February 14, enjoy your favorite Spa by JW treatment at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa and receive complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries and a glass of sparkling wine.
WORTH THE DRIVE: CONRAD SPA
- Conrad Orlando
- 1500 Eastbeach Way, Orlando, Florida 32836
Located within the luxurious Conrad Orlando and nestled above a lush Water Garden, Conrad
Spa offers a refined menu of treatments and couples therapies inspired by Central Florida’s
natural springs. Our innovative approach to wellness includes exclusive amenities like the
immersive Water Garden, featuring a Vitality Pool, Cold Plunge, warm whirlpool, and private
soaking tubs. Discover the pinnacle of relaxation in a serene setting surrounded by native flora
—an experience unlike any other in Orlando.
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Tampa Wine Bars for Valentine's Day
If you’re looking for a spot that puts wine first, with great vibes, tons of expertise, and expert pairings, our guide to the best wine bars in Tampa Bay for Valentine's Day is for you.
Valentine's Day Dinners in Tampa Bay
While we wait for more romantic dinner deluxe eateries to finalize their 2026 plans, our guide to Tampa's Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day has you covered.
Best Spas for Valentine's Day
Spas are sweet relaxing soothing retreats for couples, especially in Tampa, St Pete, and Clearwater for Valentine's Day. Be it relinquishing yourselves to expert massages, soaking in an oversized tub, or sipping wine side-by-side while enjoying a mani-pedi, there's no better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than in one of these Tampa Bay spas.
Chocolate Shops in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has several chocolate shops that make chocolate from scratch and have gourmet creations.
So bring your taste buds, love of chocolate and visit one of these local Tampa Bay chocolate shops before Valentine's Day gets here!
Valentine’s Day Flowers
The Tampa Bay area has an abundance of great florists, providing so many choices for Valentine’s Day flower selections. We’re detailing some great florists in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Pete for you to choose from to pick the perfect Valentine’s Day flowers for your sweetie!
Choices range from plant shops to weekly flower delivery to, of course, Valentine’s Day roses!
Visit a u-pick farm for a fun Valentine's Date
The Tampa Bay Area is home to a lot of great farms that offer u-pick strawberries and veggies during this time of year. Check out our comprehensive u-pick blog for details on farms that are ripe and open for the picking!
As always, be sure to double-check the farm's u-pick availability before heading out!
MORE Things to do Valentine's Day Weekend (February 13-15, 2026)
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Annual “Voluntine's” Day Cleanup
- Friday, February 13, 2026, 9 a.m.
- Location: Lesley Miller Jr. All People's Community Park & Life Center
Help keep Tampa Bay beautiful with the Voluntine’s Day Cleanup, a volunteer appreciation event along with a park cleanup!
Friday Moonlight Market at The Hub at Bexley
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: 16954 Focus Loop, Land O Lakes
Enjoy an evening at the Moonlight Market with live entertainment, shopping, and delicious food!
Sip and Shop at Kerby's Nursery
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.
- Location 2311 South Parsons Avenue, Seffner
Stroll through vibrant plants, Valentine gift ideas, and unique garden finds while enjoying complimentary sips. Whether you’re refreshing your garden, celebrating Valentine’s Day, or just looking for a relaxing outing, this is the perfect chance to shop, unwind, and soak up a little greenery in the twilight.
Romance & Rose: A Valentine's Eve for Romance Readers
- Date: Friday, February 13, 206, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Oxford Exchange
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Eve with romance author and actor Kristin Wollett and Annabel Monaghan at Romance & Rosé, a playful evening created especially for romance readers. The night features lighthearted games, easy audience interaction, giveaways, and plenty of laughs!
Rascal Flatts
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location: Benchmark International Arena
If your significant other loves country music, Rascal Flatts is performing at Benchmark International Arena!
Arts Legacy REMIX: A Global Celebration of Love
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Straz Center
Enjoy the many artistic threads in the rich and diverse tapestry of Tampa Bay as the Straz Center celebrates love across cultures. The evening will be a presentation and celebration of the multi-layered blends of art, entertainment, and inspiration that make Tampa Bay unique.
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail: Love's Revenge
- February 13-15, 2026
- Sir Henry's Haunted Trail – Plant City
Are you and your significant other obsessed with all things spooky? Each year, this haunted love event features 2 spooky trails, laser tag, an escape game, and axe-throwing. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Lunar Lantern Festival
- Date: February 14-15, 2026, 2 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City
Experience thousands of glowing lanterns lighting up the night sky with your sweetheart! Whether you’re planning a romantic date night or a memorable family outing, this festival includes a lanter release experience, traditional Lion Dance performances, Asian street food and vendors, live music, and more! The lantern release will be at 8 p.m. on both days.
Sunset Valentine's Yacht Soirée
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: 1110 3rd St S
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic yacht experience featuring music, champagne, food, sunset views and great vibes!
Valentine's Day Comedy Show & Dinner
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, shows at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- Location: 515 22nd Street South, Suite 130, St. Pete
Enjoy a night of Tapas, laughter, and some romance with a 5-course dinner, inspired by Cuban, Mexican, and Spanish Cuisines. Each course will tell its own cheeky love story through flavor, perfectly balanced between spice, sweetness, and soul.
Note: Guests must arrive 1 hour before their chosen showtime to be seated for dinner. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m. show, and doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. show.
Valentine's Day Comedy Show
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, shows at 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.
- Location: St. Pete Brewing Company
Spend your Valentine’s Day enjoying an evening full of laughter, beer, and good vibes at St. Pete Brewing Co!
Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
- Date: Saturday, February 14, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Location: Centra Asturiano de Tampa
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations featuring songs like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” by Elton John, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles, “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perry, and so much more!
Valentine's Night at The DIY Room
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 7 p.m.
- Location 7402 North 56th Street #480 Building 400, Tampa
Whether you’re celebrating love with a partner or pouring into yourself this Valentine’s Day, join The DIY Room for a creative, feel-good evening with DIY projects designed to be taken home. Enjoy a curated dinner, wine, dessert, and relaxation!
Tampa Glow Run
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: Tampa
The Glow Run is a 3-5k fun event, with a mini music fest! Along the glow course, participants will find Glow Zones, which are associated with a designated color: orange, yellow, pink, or blue. As the runners and walkers reach the Glow Zone, they run through different colored powder that glows in the dark under the black lights!
Gasparilla Knight Parade
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: 1600 East 7th Ave., Tampa
The parade route moves east down Seventh Avenue from Nuccio Parkway to 22nd Street in Ybor City, Tampa. Seventh Avenue will close at 2 p.m. Cross streets will close at 6:30 p.m.
Valentine's Day Sip and Seaglass Class
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Location: 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Valrico
Enjoy a cozy, guided experience where you and your date, or your bestie, can unwind, laugh, and create something beautiful together! Settle in with your favorite Bullfrog brew or a sweet Valentine sip, and enjoy the easygoing warmth of the taproom while you craft.
For The Lovers 2026
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.
- Location: The Dance Den Tampa
“For the Lovers” is an enchanting Valentine's Day event designed for couples seeking a romantic and entertaining experience. The evening includes Argentine Tango and Salsa dance classes, a delightful dinner for two, complemented by a champagne toast and wine tasting to enhance the celebration. To top off the night, attendees will be treated to a mesmerizing professional dance show.
Gipsy Kings
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall
GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-selling band Gipsy Kings, featuring Nicolas Reyes, return to Ruth Eckerd Hall!
Keb' Mo'
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Location: Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
With five GRAMMY® Awards, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo is an accomplished and respected artist you don't want to miss!
Kortney's Stand-Up Style Comedy Showcase Valentine's Show
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Location: 811 East 7th Ave., Tampa
Kortney’s Stand-Up Style Comedy Showcase is bringing a handpicked lineup of comedians who tour nationwide and have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Dry Bar Comedy.
Rough Riders Valentine's Night Party
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Location: The Cuban Club
Boomerang (1992)
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3 p.m.
- Location: Tampa Theatre
Part of the Tampa Theatre's Black Love Classics series, Boomerang (1992) is about a hotshot exec who discovers that his boss is a female version of himself who shows him the same treatment that he delivers to others. The way he treats others comes back to him like a boomerang.
Valentine's Day Weekend Getaway Package
Floridan Palace Hotel Romance Package
Embark on a journey of love and romance at The Hotel Flor Tampa! Book your Romance Package today and create timeless memories with your beloved. The package includes luxurious accommodations with a rose petal arrival, late check-out at 2 p.m., champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and free parking.
Headed to Orlando for Valentine's Day weekend? Check out Orlando Date Night Guide's 50+ Things to do for Valentine's Day in Orlando.