Anyone can buy flowers at the grocery store on the way home. A hero, however, plans the whole thing — dinner, drinks, dancing, maybe even a swan or two — and does it with enough confidence to make it look effortless. This Valentine’s Day weekend in Fort Worth offers plenty of chances to prove you care, whether that means white tablecloths, honky-tonk boots, jazz in a basement lounge, or dinner with a side of giraffes. Here’s how to do February 14 like a true Texan — big-hearted, well-fed, and just a little bit dramatic.
At Clay Pigeon Food & Drink, Valentine’s Day gets the full Fort Worth fine-dining treatment. The seasonally driven kitchen leans into wood fire and restraint, turning out a multi-course dinner that feels indulgent without trying too hard. Expect thoughtful openers like pimento cheese and caviar tea sandwiches, followed by showstoppers such as oak-grilled ribeye, braised short rib, or pristine Hokkaido scallops. Dessert seals the deal with chocolate torte cake and strawberry cheesecake parfaits. Reservations are strongly encouraged — because love waits for no walk-in.
Downtown, West + Stone at the Sheraton Fort Worth is quietly becoming one of the city’s most interesting Valentine’s Day destinations — especially for singles who would rather flirt in real life than swipe in silence. Alongside its Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu on February 13 and 14, the restaurant has embraced Fort Worth’s growing appetite for intentional dating with speed-dating events and social mixers throughout the month. The Valentine’s menu itself is designed for shared indulgence: charcuterie for two, guest-selected starters and mains, desserts worth lingering over, and two festive cocktails. Highlights include the Uncorked Rose — a bourbon-forward old-fashioned crowned with a blooming red wine rose ice cube — and a chocolate-covered strawberry espresso martini that understands the assignment.
For couples who like their romance with a Latin edge, Toro Toro Fort Worth delivers a Valentine’s prix-fixe experience that feels luxurious but not stiff. The $94-per-person menu begins with heirloom beet salad, moves into rich entrées like Wagyu, prawns, or halibut, and finishes with a red velvet tres leches dessert that leans unapologetically romantic. The vibe is casual-elegant — the kind of place where you can dress up, linger, and pretend the rest of the world doesn’t exist for a few hours.
The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth also has Valentine’s offerings perfect for both lovers and best friends. Emilia’s Valentine’s prefixed menu for two is available Saturday, Feb. 14, with a three-course dinner featuring choices like chopped salad or beer cheese fondue, whole roasted chicken or mushroom & sunchoke lasagna, and desserts including white chocolate pot de crème or strawberry shortcake ($150 per couple). For a full weekend of romance, the Crescent’s Romance Package includes overnight accommodations, a couples massage, dinner at Emilia’s, and late checkout (available Feb. 1–28). Besties can opt for the Getaway Package, which includes overnight accommodations, brunch or lunch for two, Canyon Ranch Day Passes, and spa services. Reservations are recommended at emiliasfortworth.com or thecrescenthotelfortworth.com.
If your idea of romance includes live music, cold beer, and room to two-step, Billy Bob’s Texas has you covered all Valentine’s weekend long. On February 14, Muscadine Bloodline takes the stage, followed by Hudson Westbrook on February 15. For something a little more theatrical, the Billy Bob’s Texas 81 Club hosts the Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner & Show on Valentine’s Day — a full-course meal paired with a tongue-in-cheek whodunit called “Missed Fortune.” Love may be mysterious, but at least dessert is guaranteed.
Country fans can treat their Valentine to a living legend when Alan Jackson takes the stage at Dickies Arena on February 15 — a date that works with all y’all procrastinators. With decades of hits, Hall of Fame honors, and Grand Ole Opry membership under his belt, Jackson’s catalog has scored more than a few Texas love stories already.
Jazz lovers should head underground to Scat Jazz Lounge on Feb. 14, where the Matthew Banks Sextet fills the cozy room with blues, early jazz, and swing. Admission includes a rose per couple and a sweet treat — proof that sometimes the simplest gestures are the most effective. For a classic love story told through movement and music, Ballet Frontier’s“Swan Lake” graces the I.M. Terrell Performing Arts Center February 14 and 15. With Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score, lush costumes, and world-famous choreography, it’s the kind of Valentine’s outing that feels timeless for a reason.
The Fort Worth Zoo offers Valentine’s experiences that go beyond candlelight — and directly support conservation. From the Father-Daughter Dance, complete with dancing, games, animal meet-and-greets, and keepsake adoption packages, to the sold-out adults-only Valentine’s Dinner featuring a multi-course meal, live jazz, and up-close encounters with zoo animals, romance here comes with a purpose. For those who prefer gifting something meaningful (and cuddly), the Zoo’s Valentine’s Day animal adoption packages let you say “I love you” with a plush giraffe, hippo, otter, or even a clouded leopard. Each adoption supports the care of the Zoo’s 7,000 residents and conservation efforts worldwide — a reminder that love doesn’t have to stop at two.
Whether you’re savoring multi-course meals, tapping your boots to live music, stealing a slow dance in a dimly lit lounge, or sharing a laugh with the animals at the Zoo, Fort Worth has a Valentine’s Day experience for every kind of love story. This year, skip the clichés and lean into the details — the kind of gestures that make your Valentine feel seen, spoiled, and thoroughly celebrated. After all, in a city this full of flavor, music, and heart, romance is best served Texas-style — big, bold, and unforgettable.