Local dining-out options abound for Valentine’s Day

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day on Tuesday:

■ Artichoke and Company is having a three-course Valentine’s dinner with a bottle of Moet Chandon per couple at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Inn at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples. $68.50. Res­ervations: 239-263- 6979

■ AZN Azian Cuizine is featuring a special menu at the Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, North Naples. Reserva­tions: 239-593- 8818

■ Big Game Waterfront Grill, 2200 Main St., Fort My­ers Beach, is offering a romantic sunset cruise followed by dinner for $29.95 plus tax and gratuity per person on Valentine’s Day. Information: 239-765-7272

■ Charlie Chiang’s wants you to celebrate with a dinner for two for a romantic evening on Tuesday at 12200 U.S. 41 N., North Naples. The restaurant also is open for lunch to start the day off together. Reservations: 239-593- 6688

■ Ciao Ristorante is celebrating Valentine’s Day at lunch and dinner with its regular menu and “Sweetheart Specials” at 835 Fourth Ave. S., Naples. Reservations: 239-263-3889

■ Daniela’s Restaurant, 13500 U.S. 41 N., North Naples, is offering a three-course dinner for $24.99 per person and music by Oleg. The regular menu will also be avail­able. Reservations; 239-514-4414

■ Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is celebrat­ing Valentine’s Day Sunday through Tuesday with filet mignon and prawns, prime New York strip and king crab and colossal North Atlantic lobster tail with lobster mac & cheese for $69.95. Order a red velvet cake with espresso truffles for two for dessert for an additional $9.50. You can also toast each other with the Bella-Tina that is made with vodka, peach schnapps, peach puree, lemon juice and Mas Fi Cava sparkling wine served in a Champagne flute for $9.95. Every couple will also receive a $25 dining credit to use on another visit. The restau­rant is at 8985 U.S. 41 N., North Naples. Reservations: 239-598-2424

■ Il Cielo will have a five-course prix fixe reservations only dinner for Valentine’s Day beginning at 5 p.m. at 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island. The dinner also includes a lemon sorbet as an intermezzo. $100, per per­son or $150, per person including wine pairings. Reserva­tions: 239- 472-5555

■ Parrot Key Caribbean, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach, has a special menu for Valentine’s Day and out­door waterside dining. Reservations: 239-463-3257

■ Pollo Tropical is offering a “Two Can Dine for $9.99” on Valentine’s Day, which features two entrees or a small Create Your Own TropiChop or a ¼ chicken platter with rice and beans, two regular size fountain drinks and a regular size order of yuca sticks or sweet plantains and a flan to share for dessert. Text “SWEETHEART” to 52198 to receive the coupon. Local restaurants are at 3777 U.S. 41 E., Naples, 239-417-2708 and 5065 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, 239-304-0629.

■ Richie’s Restaurant, 947 Third Ave. N., Naples, is offering a special Valentine’s dinner menu with eight entree choices served with homemade wedding soup, salad, choice of wine, beer or a soft drink and Lynn’s homemade dessert. Information: 239-263-2600

■ Seasons 52, 8930 U.S. 41 N., North Naples, is offering a chocolate raspberry mini indulgence dessert through Feb. 15. Information: 239-594-8852

■ Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 First St. S., Im­mokalee, is featuring a special three-course Aphrodisiac Menu at the Ee-To-Leet-Ke Grill on Valentine’s Day and is having promotions the entire month of February with love themes. Information: 800-218-0007

■ Shula’s is offering a three-course menu starting at $58 per person at 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Reservations: 239- 430- 4999

■ Stonewood Grill & Tavern will give each couple celebrating Valentine’s Day at the restaurant a $15 cer­tificate to use at a future visit when you spend $30. The restaurant is at 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, North Naples. Reservations: 239-593-0001

■ Strip House is featuring a special Valentine’s Day menu with romantic portions for two to share that in­cludes an appetizer of tuna tartare, a 40-ounce long bone rib-eye, a chocolate fondue with pound cake, brown­ie and fresh fruit, a Be Mine mojito and a Long Kiss Goodnight, which is Van Gogh vanilla, Godiva liqueur, Strip House chocolate sauce, a white chocolate rim and chocolate-covered strawberry garnish. The restau­rant is at the Waldorf Astoria Naples (formerly Naples Grande Resort), 475 Seagate Drive, Naples. Reservations: 239-598-9600

■ The Wharf is featuring surf and turf with a live Maine lobster and filet mignon or a New England lobster clambake for $39.99 per person or other selections from the land and sea starting at $16.99 to celebrate Valentine’s Day at 909 10th St. S., Naples. Reservations: 239-331-4053