Sbraga & Co.
Restaurants know that one of the most popular things to do on Valentine's Day is go out to dinner. Several establishments in town have created menus especially for the occasion.
Azurea
Feb. 12-14, One Ocean Resort & Spa will offer guests speciality menu items at Azurea Restaurant to celebrate this romantic holiday. Featured dishes include fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients. Please feel free to browse Azurea’s core dinner menu and Valentine’s Day specials here. Dinner service is from 6-10 PM.
Savory Lobster Profiteroles
Maine Lobster, Tarragon Cream, GYO Green Chive Sprout and Red Sorrel Salad
Olive Oil Poached Halibut
Fennel Consommé, Confit Fingerling Potato and Blood Orange & Pepadew Gastrique
Bone-In Harris Ranch Natural Beef Tenderloin
Peruvian & Sweet Potato Pave, English Pea Sweet Puree topped with shaved Winter Black Truffle Butter
Strawberry Champagne Entremet
Caramelized Coco Nib Crumble, Truffle Cookie
Vernon's
Vernon's at Sawgrass Marriott is offering a prix fixe menu for $65 per person. In addition to the menu, available Feb. 13 and 14, to enhance the romantic ambiance, a pianist will perform. Chef Joe Natoli and his team will add to the delight by offering long-stemmed chocolate-covered strawberries sourced from Plant City.
First Course:
Choice of:
Lobster turnover-herbed cheese, lobster, chervil butter
Crispy Pork Belly, Brioche, Chanterelle, Cipollini onion
Second Course:
Local baby greens, persimmon, spiced pistachio, Asher blue, pomegranate croutons
Champagne Vinaigrette
Third Course:
Choice of:
Jackman Ranch Wagyu beef filet, roasted late winter harvest Confit Lemon Basil Béarnaise
Praline jumbo scallops, Butternut squash puree, Brussel slaw
Aussie lamb loin, spiced carrot, grilled micro vegetable, and chefs everything gougere
Fourth Course:
Chef’s sweet treat
Sbraga & Co.
The Valentine’s weekend menu at Sbraga & Co. will run in conjunction with the a la carte menu, which is available at sbragadining.com/sbragaandcompany/menu. Valentine’s weekend reservations are strongly encouraged; the prix-fixe menu will be available February12-February 14, from 5 PM to closing.
The prix-fixe menu ($65 per person) features an amuse bouche of Foie Gras Torchon with amarena cherry and corn bread; Lobster with winter citrus, brown butter vinaigrette, and hearts of palm; Grilled Caesar Salad with gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, and garlic bread; Chittara Pasta with swordfish, lemon, and herbs; Grilled Magret Duck Breast with pecan-carrot romesco, wilted chard, and charred scallion vinaigrette; Brussels Sprouts with Low Country XO sauce and pickled peanuts; a Cheese Board with cow’s milk, sheep’s milk, and goat’s milk cheeses, candied nuts, and pear jam; and Espresso Triple Chocolate with Chambord ice cream and compressed cherries.
Playing on the versatility of Southern ingredients, the menu highlights local bounty with a romantic twist. Specialty menu items, including the decadent Foie Gras Torchon and Chittara Pasta, add elegance to the special occasion; while Southern-inspired elements, like the Pecan-Carrot Romesco and Low Country XO sauce, add playfulness to the meal and experience. Sbraga & Co.’s Valentine’s weekend menu is meant for sharing in the restaurant’s relaxed, atmospheric setting.
Kitchen on San Marco
Love is in the air, and Kitchen on San Marco is celebrating with a special four-course, prix-fixed menu for Valentine’s Day, along with several Valentine’s specials for the weekend. Dinner will be served from 5 to 10 PM on Sunday, Feb. 14 and Valentine’s specials will be offered Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 in addition to the regular menu.
Amuse Bouche:
Grilled Oyster with Pink Peppercorn Migonette
First Course (Choice of one):
Carrot and Parsnip Soup with Smoked Mussels
Fig Salad with Yogurt, Upland Cress, Mint, Preserved Lemon
Beef Carpaccio with Farm Arugula, Cured Egg, Champagne Vinaigrette
Second Course (Choice of one):
Poached Poulet Rouge with Herbed Gnocchi, Field Peas, Ricotta Salata
Seared Duck Breast with Salt Roasted Beets, Benton’s Country Ham, Crème Fraîche
Grilled Steak with Duck Fat Yukon Golds, Micro Green Chermoula
Pan Seared Florida Fish with Local Clams, Heirloom Broth, Caviar Butter
Dessert (Choice of one):
Mint & Raspberry Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt
Blood Orange Panna Cotta with Meyer Lemon Curd and Micro Basil
Specials that will be offered Friday and Saturday in addition to the regular menu include:
Dinner Specials:
Beef Carpaccio with Farm Arugula, Cured Egg, Champagne Vinaigrette
Seared Duck Breast with Salt Roasted Beets, Benton’s Country Ham and Crème Fraîche
Grilled Steak with Duck Fat Yukon Golds, Micro Green Chermoula
Dessert Specials:
Mint & Raspberry Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt
Blood Orange Panna Cotta with Meyer Lemon Curd and Micro Basil
Moxie
This Valentine's, Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails is offering a special a la carte menu on Saturday and Sunday evenings beginning at 5pm. They're also offering Valentine's Day brunch for $29.95 a person from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, which includes one bloody Mary or mimosa for those 21+. For reservations, please call 904-998-9744 or click here.
Brunch Menu
SMOKED SALMON
radishes, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, capers, red onion, pickles,
assorted sauces, lavash
SHRIMP + GRITS
housemade Cognito Farm pork sausage, charred tomato vinaigrette,
three-cheese grits
SOFT SCRAMBLED EGGS
with your choice of:
crispy bacon
housemade pastrami
housemade Cognito Farm pork sausage
duck confit hash + fingerling potatoes
cheddar biscuits + bbq butter
OMELETS MADE TO ORDER
spinach, tomatoes, caramelized onions, tasso ham, bacon,
cheddar, goat cheese
WAFFLES | FRENCH TOAST | PANCAKES
maple syrup, whipped butter, candied pecans, vanilla whipped cream,
chocolate whipped cream, berry compote
CURED + AGED
assorted artisan cured meats + cheeses
ASSORTED FRESH FRUIT
FRESHLY-BAKED PASTRIES
