With Valentine's Day only a few days away, many restaurants are offering special deals on food to celebrate.
Although the romantic day doesn't fall until February 14, some beloved fast food chains will also celebrate it before and after the holiday. However, not all the offers are completely related to the theme of love, as PF Chang's offers free dumplings to those who have been dumped.
Some of the restaurants' special offers range from a unique dining experience to five-course dinners and a just buy one, get one free deal.
From Shake Shack to Chipotle, here's the variety of restaurants that are doing something extra special for Valentine's Day this year.
PF Chang's
PF Chang's is giving away dumplings to anyone who was recently dumped by their now ex. As the restaurant chain noted, customers will receive an order of six pork or shrimp dumplings after they share their breakup story, or a screenshot of the “breakup text” they received. The agreement will last until February 21, which is National Breakup Day.
The offer can be redeemed online or in stores, as customers must also make a minimum purchase of $1.
Melting pot
The popular fondue restaurant is offering a special five-course meal on Valentine's Day. For the ultimate 5-course Melting Pot experience, customers will receive a cheese fondue along with an appetizer, salad and main dish. For dessert, they will also be offered the Chocolate Explosion fondue, emblematic of the brand.
The price of the five-course experience varies depending on which Melting Pot location you go to.
beaten hut
On February 14, Shake Shack will offer a special “Love Shack” dining experience at select locations. The burger chain will have two dining options, one of which will be a “Swicy Date Night” that includes an “$80 prix fixe Swicy tasting menu” for two.
The “Swicy Date Night” menu includes a reserved table, where each customer will receive a Korean-style fried chicken sandwich, along with spicy Korean BBQ fries and a drink of their choice. You and your date will also receive a Gochujang Caramel Sauce Sundae to share.
For the “Umani Dinner,” there is a $160 prix fixe tasting menu for four people. While at your reserved table, each guest will receive a Korean BBQ burger, spicy Korean BBQ fries, and individual sundaes with Gochujang caramel sauce. They will also be offered drinks of their choice.
This isn't the only deal Shake Shack is offering. Customers who order a Korean BBQ burger or Korean-style fried chicken sandwich to go will receive a second one free. The deal, which began Feb. 7, is available when people place orders for delivery or use the Shake Shack app.
breadbasket
Starting February 14, Panera is launching The Double Bread Bowl, perfect for a soup dinner for two. Guests can select any combination of two different soups, and the bread bowl starts at $9.99 depending on store locations. This is a limited time offer, however, as The Double Bread Bowl will only be served until February 28.
Applebee's
As part of its latest Valentine's Day promotion, Applebee's is offering some alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at discounted prices. For example, the chain serves a “$4 Mai Tai Mocktail,” which is made with passion fruit, pineapple, and lime. The restaurant also sells a $5 Tipsy Cupid, which is made with “Tito's Handmade Vodka, triple sec, strawberry, premium bitter lemon and lemonade.”
The third drink on the list of Valentine's Day-themed drinks is a Blue Moon Belgian White, which is only $6.
chili
All month long, Chili's will be serving a “$6 StrawEddy Margarita,” in honor of “rekindling love this February.” The strawberry margarita is made with tequila, lime vodka, strawberry puree and fresh sour.
Aldoba
On February 14, Qdoba Rewards Club members can get a free entree and drink. The offer can be redeemed both online and in stores.
