Area restaurants, wineries and cupcake shops are offering romantic specials on and before Valentine's Day, including dinners for two and holiday-themed items. Most locations require or suggest reservations, so be sure to call or register online before planning your date.
  1. Old Town Spring Tasting Room will hold a special paint and sip class with My Picqasso for $20 per person to paint a wine glass or a canvas. A sweetheart platter will also be available for $35 per couple. Reservations are required. Feb. 10-14 (closed Monday). Noon-7 p.m. 206 Main St., Spring. 832-247-8124. www.oldtownspringtasting.com
  2. Peli Peli will feature a limited menu for Valentine’s Day. Reservations can be made online or over the phone. 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. P, Houston, Feb. 14. 4 p.m. to close. $31-$50. 281-257-9500. www.pelipeli.com
  3. Gauchos Do Sul offers Valentine’s Day dinner for $43.50 per person, including 15 cuts of meat, grilled shrimp and salmon. Champagne is available for $60 per bottle. Reservations are recommended. Feb. 14. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. H, Houston. 832-953-2398. www.gauchosdosul.com
  4. Several area cupcake shops are offering special Valentine-themed flavors and items. Oooh LaLa Elite Cupcakes, 5203 FM 1960 W., Ste. C, Houston, is selling a 12-inch heart-shaped customizable cake for $15. 281-781-7437. www.ooohlalaelitecupcakes.com. Treat Gourmet Cupcakes features two special flavors for Valentine’s Day: Cherry Bomb and Chocolate Cabernet. 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston, 281-251-0016. www.treat-cupcakes.com
  5. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen will offer a Plato de Amor special featuring lobster tail, jumbo brochette shrimp, beef and chicken fajitas and chocolate-dipped strawberries, for $39.99 per couple. 10115 Louetta Road, Ste. 400. 281-205-1240. www.ambriza.com
  6. Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille offers a fixed price menu on Valentine’s Day, with seatings before 5:30 p.m. at $59.95 per person and after 5:45 p.m. at $74.95 per person. Menu options include a soup or salad, entree and dessert, with live music after 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Feb. 14. 9730 Cypresswood Drive, Houston. 281-970-5999. www.perryssteakhouse.com
  7. Buy the Glass Wine Bar and Lounge’s Ultimate Valentine’s Day dinner for couples allows a couple to reserve the establishment for a private five-course meal and wine tasting with music. Reservations can be made at Eventbrite. Feb. 14. 1-7 p.m. $200 per couple 19620 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. 832-540-6313.