Valentine’s Day dining specials

It has been said that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and it may be true for women too. If you want to find out, check out the specials offered by eateries in and around Maricopa to find the perfect Valentine’s Day dining spot.

Arena Sports Grill
20800 N. John Wayne Parkway
520-494-7700

Arena is offering a Valentine’s Day deal of epic proportions. Couples who partake in the $29.99 deal for two will receive an appetizer, two entrees and a desert. Seniors can purchase one meal and get a second meal half off, and drinks will be two for one drink from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Sunday before Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is hosting a children’s event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, kids will be able to decorate cookies and create cards free of charge.

Brooklyn Boys Italian Restaurant
20800 N. John Wayne Parkway
520-868-6800

The only Italian restaurant in Maricopa will serve up a taste of fine dining this Valentine’s Day. For couples, the establishment is offering a $39.95 special that includes two slices of bruschetta and a choice of either coconut crusted salmon smeared with honey Dijon sauce or a flat iron steak covered in a pineapple teriyaki sauce. Each meal comes with veggie medley and garlic mashed potatoes.

For those dining alone, a single serving of the special is available for $24.95.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
480- 802-5000

The Range will be serving a 12-ounce Kobe Ribeye with red onion marmalade, garlic Yukon mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and baby carrots for $65 per person.

Native New Yorker
21164 North John Wayne Parkway
520-568-6077

The coolest place for the hottest wings is turning Valentine’s Day into a three-day event. The restaurant will offer an $11.99 shrimp and steak dinner on Feb. 12-14. The meal consists of an 8-ounce sirloin steak, five juicy shrimp and two sides.

Penasco’s Mexican Restaurant
20024 N. John Wayne Parkway
520-568-7362

Penasco’s Mexican Restaurant will serve up Valentines Day Latino style this Monday. The restaurant will offer $2 off all meals to entice lovers, in addition to a myriad of drink specials and a free rose to all the women in the restaurant.

Teakwoods Tavern and Grill
21141 N. John Wayne Parkway.
520-494-7080

Valentine’s Day for two includes one appetizer, two cups of soups, two entrees, one desert and two glasses of champagne – all for $50 per couple.

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard
Chandler, AZ 85226
800-946-4452

Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino is offering a variety of Valentine’s Day packages, including: 

1. Hearts on Fire hotel package for $239 (valid Feb. 11-14)
Includes accommodations in a standard king room, champagne, 12 chocolate-covered strawberries, $50 in food & beverage credit and $25 in Free Bonus Play.

2. Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill Valentine’s menu for $49 per couple (valid Feb. 12-14)
Includes Combo Platter starter, Long Life Soup, Surf and Turf Sizzle Platter for two served with white rice and a Chocolate Volcano Cake for dessert.

3. Valentine’s Delight at Shula’s Steak House $59.95 per person (valid Feb. 12-14, 5-10 p.m.)
Includes Pan-seared Diver Scallops with a Blood Orange Beurre Blanc, a salad of Field Greens with Toasted Pine Nuts and Fresh Strawberries with Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette, a Filet Mignon Entrée with Marinated Cipollini Onions and Porcini Mushrooms and a Chocolate Tartufo for dessert.