SAN MARCOS, CA — February 3, 2010 — With 15 distinctive restaurants, Old California Restaurant Row is the perfect locale for dining aficionados to enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. Located at 1020 San Marcos Boulevard, Old California Restaurant Row is North County’s largest dining and entertainment experience with restaurants serving food from around the world and charming Village boutiques located directly adjacent to the Edwards Stadium 18 Cinema complex.

The Market Street Café invites guests to join them for a special Valentine’s evening celebration, featuring three dinner options, including Whole Maine Lobster, Steak and Lobster (a Half Maine Lobster and Petite Filet Mignon), and a Half Maine Lobster. All dinners include Roasted Garlic Tarragon Butter, Wild Rice Pilaf, Spinach and Drawn Butter. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 760-471-7646.

The San Marcos Brewery’s Valentine’s Day weekend (Friday to Sunday) celebration features a special “2 for $22” promotion, including one appetizer to share, two entrees and one dessert to share. The Brewery will also feature a “Beat the Clock” promotion, beginning the week after Valentine’s Day, which will feature a complete dinner (with special entrees) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Reservations are recommended for Valentine’s Day Weekend and for the “Beat The Clock” promotion, and can be made by calling 760-471-0050.

Old California Coffee House & Eatery has a lovely promotion for Valentine’s Day guests with a $2 Vanilla or Caramel Latte when they show a receipt from another restaurant at Old California Restaurant Row. For more information, call 760-744-2112.

The 55 Yardline Sports Bar. Like Toby Keith’s hit song “I Love This Bar” is what they say about the 55 Yard Line. So bring your true love and come join the 55 Yardline for their Valentine’s Day & Trivia Night — where they love their customers as much as they “Love This Bar.” For more information call 760-744-1960.
Old California Mining Company will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special $1 bottle of House wine with the purchase of two dinner entrees. For more information, call 760-761-4900.

Bruno’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is featuring two Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials, including Surf ‘N Turf, steak medallions and skewered shrip served with a side of risotto, and garnished with asparagus, baby carrots and green beans; and Chicken Flornetina, tender butterfly chicken breast topped with prosciutto, mushrooms and melted fontina cheese served with a a side of risotto. For more information, call 760-744-7700.

There’s always great food and fun at the following restaurants during Valentine’s Day including Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina; Bruno’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria; China Wokery; Chin’s Grill; Cocina del Charro; Fish House Vera Cruz; IHOP Restaurant; Katsu Sushi & Teppan House; King & I Thai Restaurant; and India Princess.

The Old California Restaurant Row is located at 1020 San Marcos Boulevard and is directly adjacent to the Edwards San Diego Stadium 18 Cinema. For more information on each individual restaurant and Village Shops, and to join the center’s e-mail list for a chance to win a $50 dining certificate, visit www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com. Follow Old California Restaurant Row on Twitter @Old California, and on Facebook @Old California Restaurant Row.