These San Antonio restaurants still have space for Valentine’s Day procrastinators

Plenty of San Antonio restaurants and bars still have room for singles or couples in need of a bite or a beverage on Friday, Feb. 14. Some are still taking reservations while others are seating on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Mare e Monte

Northwest San Antonio’s hidden Italian gem isn’t taking reservations for Valentine’s Day, which means it will be open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for guests, on a first-come, first-served basis. Mare e Monte’s selection of pasta and meat entrees fuse traditional Italian classics with an Albanian-Texas twist. Split a bottle of Italian Chianti with the restaurant’s signature bistecca alla Fiorentina, or one of its chicken entrees with a French sauvignon blanc, among other numerous pairing options. 9390 Huebner Road, (210) 267-1233, mareemonte.com.

Curry Boys BBQ

Situationships may be temporary, but Curry Boys are forever. The James Beard Award-nominated barbecue joint has a Valentine’s Day barbacoa special for two, complete with house-made Thai red curry, veggies and warm Jasmine rice. Grab a $5 glass of wine or a sweet passion fruit-sake slush at the St. Mary’s Strip location. Multiple locations, curryboysbbq.com.

The Hayden

Steak-lovers can find happiness at The Hayden, regardless of whether they have a partner in tow. The semi-classic diner has a special three-course Valentine’s Day menu available from now until Saturday, Feb. 22. Steak frites with shoestring fries and bearnaise sauce is the main entree with shrimp-stuffed crab cakes as a starter and cherries jubilee for dessert. Multiple locations, thehaydensa.com

Amor Eterno

With love built into the Southtown bar’s DNA, Amor Eterno’s annual Valentine’s Day bash always delivers. This year, patrons can expect music by Slow Gems, a specialty cocktail menu curated by Amor Eterno’s own JC Salinas and couple’s chicken buckets available for purchase onsite from Sijang SA. No reservations required, service is first-come, first-served. 540 S. Presa St., instagram.com/amoreterno_sa.

Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden

Over at the Creamery District, the Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden has a special three-course, prix-fixe dinner menu available from Valentine’s Day through Sunday, Feb. 16. Set at $39.99 per person, the meal starts off with tuna carpaccio and features tamarind-grilled salmon for a main entree with churros con cajeta for dessert. Grab after-dinner drinks at Amelia or Lunatique, both located within walking distance of Costa Pacifica. Reservations available by calling (210) 794-9970. 875 E. Ashby Place, Building 3, costapacificamargaritagarden.com.

Mezquite

Limited seats are still available for Mezquite’s specialty five-course Valentine’s Day menu at the Pullman Market. Priced at $55 per person, the night will also feature live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a DJ at the Mezcalaria bar from 9 p.m. until midnight. Book a spot on OpenTable. 221 Newell Ave., (210) 756-7378, mezquitesatx.com.

La Panaderia

Specialty Valentine’s Day treats are available for $9 a piece at all La Panderia’s locations from Friday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 16. Available for a limited time only, the goodies include a heart-shaped mousse with cherry jam, a tropical pavlova with a vanilla bean pastry cream and edible flowers, and a strawberry chocolate mousse tart with strawberry heart cookies. Multiple locations, lapanaderia.com.

Pumpers

It’s a Burgers, Bachelors and Bachelorettes party at Pumpers on Broadway, where nobody cares if you’re single, taken or “it’s complicated.” The low-key affair allows anyone to order up a hearty burger, beef-fat fries and chill. Pumpers will be strictly 21 and up from 9 p.m. to close and will host a burlesque performance by Shayla Shimmy at 11:45 p.m. 1101 Broadway, (210) 888-0666, eatpumpers.com.

Ro-Ho Pork and Bread

With award-winning tortas ahogadas recognized by Food & Wine and Food Network star Guy Fieri, Ro-Ho Pork and Bread serves as a love letter to Guadalajara with its straightforward, yet effective menu. The eatery will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. 8617 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 800-3487, ro-hoporkandbread.com.

Louie’s Ice House

Singles can mingle at the Louie’s Ice House mixer from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Don’t feel like talking? Enjoy the laid-back bar’s Valentine’s Day drink specials, including $3 house shots, $5 drafts and $6 froses and cocktails. DJ Rob will wrap the night up with music from 10 p.m. to close. 410 Austin St., instagram.com/louiesicehouse.

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