Valentine?s Day is one of the busiest times for Sacramento restaurants.

Generally limiting these days to reservation-only dining, a handful of high-end local hot spots are taking advantage of the holiday nuances and creating customer gift packages to leave patrons with life-long memories. If you are looking for something extra special for Valentine?s Day dinner, consider a restaurant that offers more than just romantic food:

Cafe Milazzo ?

48th St. and Folsom Blvd.

(916) 454-3400

Ample parking available.

Reservations required.

Gentlemen, this is definitely the place to make reservations if you are planning something special for your Valentine.

In following with their three-year tradition, Cafe Milazzo is hosting a romantic Valentine?s Day evening. They provide complimentary chocolates and flowers for the ladies, just in case you guys forget.Chef Jaime Cardenas will prepare a wide variety of deliciously romantic meals, from filet mignon with Alaskan king crab to vegetarian lasagna baked in a cream sauce. The highlight of the menu, however, will be Cafe Milazzo?s homemade Timpano: a dish of penne pasta, sausages and meatballs, Italian cheeses, assorted veggies and marinara sauce baked in savory crust.A romantic evening would not be complete without great music, so local musicians Steve Krohn and Jimmy Malone will perform to help set the mood.

Champagne will be available in addition to their in-depth wine list. This special evening is by reservation only, so make the call now.

The Firehouse ?

1112 2nd St.

(916) 442-4772

Call for reservations

Valet/validated parking available

If your wallet can take the heat, The Firehouse is sure to light your St. Valentine?s fire.

For more than 40 years, The Firehouse has provided patrons with a unique and memorable dining experience. This will certainly be the case this Valentine?s Day evening.

The Firehouse will be serving a five-course Valentine dinner for $75.00 per person. It?s a steep price, but if money is no object when it comes to your sweetheart. For the full five-course menu, click here (follow the heart link).

There will be a corkage fee of $20, and split entrees are not permitted.

East End Bar and Grill ?

5641 J St.

(916) 452-7511

New to the neighborhood is the East End Bar and Grill. You may have already noticed the new look given to the old, run-down Shakey?s building on J St. The sleek and classy vibe the East End building radiates is multiplied when you set foot in the door.

The chefs at East End are offering a four-course dinner complete with appetizers and dessert.

East End has designated three seating times for the evening at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The menu for the evening includes grilled lobster for $45 per person and filet mignon, procuitto wrapped seabass, Sonoma smoked duck, each for $35 per person. For desert choose from chocolate dipped strawberries or chocolate mousse.

Kerried Away ? 5357 H. St.

(916) 455-9140

Kerried Away on H St. offers gourmet entrees at reasonable prices to go. On any given day you will find their deli case filled with exotic salads and side dishes. The menu changes daily and everything is made fresh in house. The gals behind the counter are especially helpful and would be delighted to help make your Valentine?s Day extra special.

Freeport Bakery ?

2966 Freeport Blvd.

(916) 442-4256

For dessert, stop by one of Sacramento?s famous pastry shops, Freeport Bakery. This Valentine?s Day they are offering a special menu. But get there early ? things go very quickly on holidays. It is recommended that you call and place your order for pickup to ensure just the right finale to your romantic evening. For Freeport Bakery’s complete Valentine’s menu, click here.