The Griffon News

St. Joseph has a wide range of eateries to take your special someone to this Valentines Day.

One idea is to dazzle and dine your loved one with wine and pasta at the new Olive Garden opening up on the North Belt.
The Olive Garden will be open for the first time on Feb. 11, but if you plan on cuddling up for dinner on valentines day there you had better plan early because it will surely be packed, and they will not be taking reservations.  

Travis Ehlers, general manager, said they would be offering a special for sweethearts. You can have lasagna rollatini at $12.50 a plate and Italian margaritas will be the drink special.

If you want to be sure of having a place to go then visit assistant manager, Olivia Enriquez at San Jose Steak House. They take reservations and the sooner the better. They offer two 10-ounce sirloin dinners for $19.99 and all the ladies receive a flower at the door, but the specials don’t stop there.

They have a fajita dinner for $8.99 a platter, and a 16-ounce rib eye special for $17.99. They don’t offer any student discounts but if you are in the company of 6 or more people they take 10% off the bill. Frozen margaritas or any way you want them will be the drink special.

It gets even better with more choices at La Dolce Vita they offer the loft of love package in the upstairs banquet area. For $39.99 you and your loved one can have a dinner of sausage and peppers, lasagna, or chicken scaloppini with an entrŽe, appetizer, salad and desert. Ladies of the night have a choice between a rose and candy.

This package also includes a photo. There are no drink specials, but bartender, Ashley Lightle makes a hefty drink that will take your mind off of the price. They will also be featuring a special guest for entertainment. Local jazz performer Kathleen Holeman will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. 

If Chili’s is the love destination, keep in mind there are no reservations at this establishment either, and it will be regular menu at regular prices and there will be no specials of any kind.

If it comes down to a last resort or you just don’t have much money, don’t be ashamed to hit the dollar menu at McDonalds. Have a double cheeseburger and a smile, but whatever you do don’t forget to say,”I McLove you.”  It’s all about the memories so make it memorable and consider staying in and cooking her a nice dinner.