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Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14. Reno and Sparks have a number of excellent dining places that will be serving from special menus for you and your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. With a nice range of dishes and prices, there is sure to be a romantic restaurant venue to suit just about every taste and budget.

Valentine's Day Dining Around Reno

Valentine's Day Dining at the Atlantis - Saturday, February 14, 2026. Enjoy delicious dining in all of our award-winning restaurants. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience. Special Valentine's Day dining will be available at Atlantis Steakhouse, Bistro Napa and Toucan Charlie's Gourmet Buffet & Grille. Make reservations online or call (775) 824-4411. The Atlantis is located at 3800 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Valentine's Weekend Dining Specials at the Grand Sierra Resort - February 13 - 17, 2026. Restaurants inside the Grand Sierra will have numerous Valentine's dining specials at Charlie Palmer Steak, The Grand Buffet, Rim Asian Bistro, Uno Mas, Chickie's and Pete's, and Grand Cafe. Visit the Grand Sierra website for details on menus, times and costs. The Grand Sierra is at 2500 East Second Street in Reno.

Valentine's Day Dinner for Two at the Bonanza Casino - Saturday, February 14, 2026. Dine at the Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse with your sweetheart and enjoy an entree of lobster tail and filet mignon. Call (775) 334-5555 for required reservations or reserve online. You can make reservations online by visiting the website. The Bonanza Casino is at 4720 N. Virginia Street in Reno.

Valentine's Day Dinner at Wild River Grille - Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Wild River Grille will serve a five-course dine-in gourmet Valentine's Day dinner for two, with multiple entree choices. It's $215 per couple and includes a glass of champagne and a red rose. Seatings available from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Wild River Grille is in Reno's historic Riverside Hotel building, next to the Truckee River at 17 S. Virginia Street. You can reserve a table online or call (775) 284-7455.

Valentine's Day Dining at the Peppermill Reno - Saturday, February 14, 2026. Several restaurants in the Peppermill are offering a variety of dining celebrations - Bimini Steakhouse, Biscotti's, Cafe Milano, Romanza, Oceano. Regular menus also available. Visit the website for times, menus and reservations. The Peppermill is at 2707 S. Virginia Street in Reno.

Valentine's Day Dining at The Nugget - Saturday, February 14, 2026. Enjoy Valentine's Day dining in Nugget restaurants - Anthony's Chophouse, Oyster Bar, Rosie's Cafe. Visit the website to make online reservations. The Nugget Casino Resort is at 1100 Nugget Avenue in Sparks. (775) 356-3300.

Valentine's Day Dining at THE ROW - February 13 - 14, 2026. Roxy, La Strada and Ramsay's Kitchen restaurants will be serving special Valentine's Day menus. Each of these has a different atmosphere. There will also be weekend parties around THE ROW bars and lounges at NoVi, Rum Bullions Island Bar and El Jefe's Cantina. Visit the website for details on menus and costs. THE ROW is the Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus in downtown Reno.

Valentine's Day Dining at Liberty Food & Wine Exchange - February 13 - 15, 2026. Liberty will be serving a four-course Valentine's dinner from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a delicious dinner is $120 per couple and you can add a $40 wine pairing. For reservations, call (775) 336-1091 or visit the website for online reservations. Liberty is located at 100 N. Sierra Street in downtown Reno.

Fun Things to Do for Valentine's Day

For information about even more activities than are listed here, go to "February 2026 Events and Activities in the Reno Region."

"Toytopia" at the Wilbur D. May Museum - through April 27, 2026. "Toytopia" is an all-ages exhibit at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Reno. Both grown-ups and kids will enjoy "Toytopia." It is inspirational for children and adults who can revisit fun times from childhood. The entry fee is $13 for adults, $11 for children 3 to 17 and seniors. Kids under 3 are free. Hours at the Wilbur D. May Museum are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Date Night Skate Night at the Grand Sierra Ice Rink - Saturday, February 14, 2026. Love is in the air and on the ice. Enjoy skates for two, champagne or hot cocoa and chocolates for a sweet and unforgettable Valentines date night. Sessions start at 5 p.m.

"The Devil Made Me Do It" in Virginia City - Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A sampling tour of Virginia City's historic saloons and confectioners, and the perfect Valentine's soiree. Want to treat your Valentine to something special? Take it up a notch by adding your choice of all-inclusive overnight romance packages each including crawl tickets for two coupled with a room at one of Virginia City's landmark hotels, dinner at a historic restaurant, and a gift basket with hand-selected wine and Virginia City keepsakes. Get all details from the website. Tickets are available online.

Go to the Movies - The movies are always fun and there are plenty of good ones playing at all of the theaters in the Reno / Sparks area. If you haven't been to the IMAX deluxe theater in Sparks, Valentine's Day might be a good time to check it out.

Get Married - If wedding vows are part of your Valentine's Day plans, you'll need a marriage license. "Marriage Licenses in Reno and at Lake Tahoe" tells you how to get the needed paperwork in Reno, areas to the south like Carson City, and up around Lake Tahoe.

Lover's Aloft Balloon Festival - February 12 - 15, 2026. Come to Lovelock, Nevada, for this Valentine's Day event. Between the Glow Show and the morning launches, it is sure to be a weekend you will not forget. While there, you can lock your love at Lovers Lock Plaza, next to the unique round courthouse. Several nearby businesses sell locks just for this special use. You can even get married in Lovelock with a little advance planning. Lovelock is about 90 miles east of Reno / Sparks on I80. The launch location is McDougal Sports Complex, Airport Road in Lovelock.

Valentine's Day at Lake Tahoe

MS Dixie II Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise - February 14, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Book this Valentine's Day dinner cruise for the most scenic and romantic setting to be found anywhere in our area. The cruise departs from Zephyr Cove on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. You will enjoy a special buffet menu and complimentary glass of champagne. The cost is $200 per person. Make reservations online or call (800) 238-2463.

Valentine's Day Dinner at Palisades Tahoe - February 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The adventure kicks off at the Aerial Tram building, where you’ll be greeted with a complimentary bite and a signature cocktail that sets the tone for the night ahead. The evening includes an indulgent five-course dinner crafted by our culinary team. Each course will be paired with a unique whiskey from Frey Ranch Distillery, with guided tasting notes and stories from our hosts and whiskey experts, creating an interactive dining experience. 21+ event. All tickets $150. Reservations available online. Palisades Tahoe is south of Truckee at 1960 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA.

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