Valentine’s Day is a holiday full of love, laughter and, if you’re a bargain hunter, lots of sweet savings. Most will celebrate by buying gifts and taking loved ones out for dinner, drinks or dessert. However, who says you have to spend big bucks to show your love?
Money-saving cupids should aim their arrow at restaurants offering Valentine’s Day dinner specials and discounts or attractions offering Valentine’s Day deals. Because the lovely holiday is so popular, you should call ahead to secure a reservation or place an early order.
Don’t forget to support your local restaurants and shops, if possible. Many will be offering lots of specials for the day, so check their website or call ahead to inquire about any possible Valentine’s Day deals. Don’t forget to look for local deals near you at our network of local cheap sites.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Lights! Camera! Savings!
Going to the movies will always be the perfect date night for movie lovers. And, from January 27 to February 15, 2026, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is offering 20% off all gift cards of $75 or more purchased online — perfect for date night on a budget!
If you and your sweetheart go to the movies often, now’s the time to get high-value gift card, so you can save all throughout the year.
Applebee’s
Sip on Applebee’s Valentine’s Day-themed Tipsy Cupid and Prickly Ever After ‘Rita for just $6 each.
The Tipsy Cupid is a spiked lemonade made with Smirnoff Vodka, orange liqueur, strawberry and premium lemon sour topped with gummi lips.
NEW! The Prickly Ever After ‘Rita is sweet-meets-tart margarita with Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, orange liqueur, lime, prickly pear and gummi lips.
Combine the specialty drink specials with the restaurant’s popular 2 for $25 meal deal (appetizer and two entrées) for a truly affordable date night.
Baskin-Robbins
Surprise your sweetheart with Vintage Heart Cake or Vintage Cherry Cake from Baskin-Robbins — with your choice cake and ice cream flavor. Price varies by location.
And, back by popular demand, the shop’s Flavor of the Month for February is once again Love Potion #31. The limited-time flavor features white chocolate and raspberry ice cream, a raspberry swirl, chocolate chips and raspberry-filled chocolate hearts.
Download the Baskin-Robbins Rewards app for a FREE scoop of ice cream upon signing up.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day date at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, but be sure to buy a gift card to pay for the meal for an added bonus.
From Feb. 1 to 14, 2026, for every $50 eGift Card purchased online from restaurant, receive a $10 bonus card. The bonus card is valid from Feb. 17 to March 31, 2026.
Cafe Rio
Make it a frugal and fun fiesta for Valentine’s Day!
Through March 1, 2026, Cafe Rio is offering big savings with its $20 Double Meal Deal — a savings of up to 50%.
The meal deal includes two entrées, two fountain drinks and chips & queso or guacamole, all for just twenty bucks!
California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date. Order your favorite Crispy Thin Crust pizza in a heart shape at no additional charge at California Pizza Kitchen — dine-in only.
Plus, enjoy the pizzeria’s “Valentine’s Day Sweet Meal for Two” with an appetizer, two entrées and a dessert at a special price — for dine-in, takeout or delivery. Price varies by location. ‘
The special meal is available from Feb. 10 to 16, 2026.
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The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory makes for a sweet date night for Valentine’s Day (or just about every other celebratory occasion.)
Through Feb. 17, 2026, the restaurant is offering a $10 dining credit with the purchase of $50 gift card. The credit is available for use from Feb. 18 to March 31, 2026.
Use the $50 gift card for a Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner and save the bonus for another date night.
The offer is only available to Cheesecake Rewards members.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is making Valentine’s Day even lovelier, especially for sweethearts who really love Chick-fil-A.
For Valentine’s Day, order Heart-Shaped Trays filled with select menu items, including Chick-fil-A Nuggets, Chick-n-Minis, Chick-n-Strips, Chocolate Chunk Cookies or Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves.
Price and participation varies by location.
Plus, Chick-fil-A continues to offer fans the chance to find the Golden Fan Cup for FREE Chick-fil-A for a year — through March 7, 2026.
Chili’s
Perfect for a frugal date night! Enjoy Chili’s popular 3 for Me value meal with a beverage, appetizer and entrée — starting at just $10.99.
Plus, check out your location’s Happy Hour specials for added fun.
Cinnabon
Make Valentine’s Day even sweeter at Cinnabon!
From Feb. 1 to 14, 2026, buy a $25 Cinnabon gift card online and enjoy a FREE Classic MiniBon reward code. The reward expires March 15, 2026.
Dollar Tree
You won’t blow your entire Valentine’s Day budget at Dollar Tree. Rather than spend $5 or more for a single balloon at the grocery store, stretch your budget by buying bargain balloons at the popular discount store.
Dollar Tree sells foil balloons in many shapes and colors for just $2, including Valentine’s Day and heart-shaped balloons. You can also get latex balloons for $1.50. They also have large foil balloons starting at $5.
Plus, the discount chain offers a variety of low-cost Valentine’s Day greeting cards and gifts.
IKEA
Take the family shopping over Valentine’s Day weekend!
From Feb. 14 to 16, 2026, IKEA’s Swedish Restaurant is letting up to two (2) kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée — for children 12 and under only.
The offer is only available for IKEA Family members.
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Jamba
Jamba is offering a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie for Valentine’s Day – a lovely fusion of chocolate and ripe strawberries, blended with creamy vanilla frozen yogurt. You can also choose orange or raspberry.
In addition, get $5 Reward Card with every $25 in Jamba gift cards purchased online — from Feb. 1 to 14, 2026. (The bonus is valid through March 15, 2026.)
Landmark Theatres
Make Valentine’s Day a date night at the movies!
From Feb. 13 to 15, 2026, Landmark Theatres is offering a Valentine’s Movie & Combo Deal for Two — perfect for couples.
The packaged deal includes two movie tickets, two fountain drinks, a large popcorn and box of candy — starting at $30.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s is blooming with a rosy giveaway on Valentine’s Day!
On Feb. 14, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers a FREE Wooden Rose Bouquet at every location — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary.
Olive Garden
The popular Italian restaurant continues its $6 Take-Home Entrées. After enjoying your Valentine’s Day date at Olive Garden, take home an extra budget-friendly entrée to enjoy later for just six bucks.
Choose from fettuccine alfredo, five-cheese ziti al forno or spaghetti with meat sauce. The offer is available for dine-in only. Limit five take-home meals per in-restaurant entrée.
Panera Bread
Enjoy bagels for a Valentine’s Day breakfast, brunch or lunch!
From Feb. 11 to 22, 2026, Panera Bread is offering 20% off all gift cards purchased online. That means you could get a $50 gift card for just $40. (The minimum purchase requirement is $5.) The discount also applies to any reloads to an existing Panera gift card.
If Panera is your go-to destination for breakfast or lunch, now’s the time to “pre-pay” for all those meals and snacks at a discounted price.
Papa Murphy’s
Heat up Valentine’s Day with Papa Murphy’s popular holiday pizza for just $11 — the HeartBaker Pizza. Choose from cheese or pepperoni.
It’s the perfect pizza for a lovely Valentine’s Day at home!
PetSmart
If your Valentine has paws, check out PetSmart for a lovely time! Stop by any PetSmart on Feb. 14, 2026 for a FREE Valentine’s Day party — from noon to 2 p.m.
Enjoy sweet treats, photos and paws-itively adorable Valentine’s Day paw print cards. Pets can dress their best for selfies (with the help of PetSmart associates) photos with festive props and a backdrop.
Pet parents can also decorate cards and treat their fur babies to treats and freebies, plus receive an in-store only $5 coupon.
Planet Fitness
Get moving over Valentine’s Day weekend!
On Feb. 14 and 15, 2026, Planet Fitness is opening its doors to all — no matter your relationship status.
Over the lovely weekend, the popular (and affordable!) gym is offering FREE workouts at any of its locations, as well as FREE massages in its Black Card Spa.
Popeyes
Mix-and-match for the perfect Valentine’s Day meal at Popeyes!
Through Feb. 15, 2026, the popular chicken restaurant is offering its $5 Faves Menu with three pieces of chicken, three chicken strips, two wraps and two sides as affordable options. Two could easily feast for $20!
Popeyes is also offering two (2) Chicken Sandwiches for just $9 — from Feb. 9 to 15, 2026. The special is only available for Popeyes Rewards members.
QDOBA
Grab your sweetheart or friend for a frugal fiesta!
On Feb. 14, 2026, QDOBA is offering a FREE entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink. (Quesadillas are excluded from the offer.)
The lovely deal is exclusively for QDOBA Rewards members. The required coupon will be added to each member’s account on Valentine’s Day.
Regal Cinemas
Regal Cinemas is offering gift card bonus for Valentine’s Day — from Feb. 6 to 14, 2026.
Buy a $50 gift card online and receive a $15 Concession Bonus eCard. The bonus card is valid Feb. 6 to March 14, 2026.
Plus, the movie theater chain is hosting its “XOXO, Regal” film series all month long. Enjoy a classic romance back on the big screen every day in February. Tickets are just $7.99 each.
Both are perfect for a Valentine’s Day date at the movies!
Torchy’s Tacos
It’s Taco Saturday for Valentine’s Day — not Taco Tuesday!
Through March 3, 2026, Torchy’s Tacos offers a big deal with “The Double Feature” for $20 — a complete meal for two.
The meal deal includes six tacos, rice, beans and two fountain drinks, all for just 20 bucks. For the tacos, choose from green chile pork, carne asada and barbacoa.
Village Inn
It takes a village to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget!
For a limited time, Village Inn is offering a Date Night Duo for just $25 — includes two entrées from a select menu and two slices of pie.
Wendy’s
The day after Valentine’s Day is fittingly Single Awareness Day!
And Wendy’s is celebrating the day with a FREE Dave’s Single Cheeseburger with any purchase on Feb. 15, 2026.
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