But venues in Sheffield are offering the next best thing by putting together special meal packages that diners can take away and enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.
Here are nine of the best. Businesses should be contacted directly for further details of menus, prices, and cooking instructions, or to confirm availability.
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1. The Cricket Inn, Totley
The Cricket Inn is running its Dear Chef venture again for Valentine's Day and has put together a menu for £40 per person including spiced crab cake, braised beef and chocolate delice. Food will be available to collect on February 13. (https://www.cricketinn.co.uk) Photo: Marisa Cashill
2. Silversmiths, Arundel Street, city centre
Silversmiths is serving a three-course takeaway menu for £25 per person; drinks and a cheeseboard are available too as extras. Meals can be collected on February 13. (https://www.silversmithsrestaurant.co.uk) Photo: Chris Etchells
3. Rafters, Nether Green
Fine dining restaurant Rafters has sold out of its three-course and five-course Valentine's takeaways - however, romantic breakfasts priced £75 for two are still available as well as luxury gift hampers. (https://vouchers.raftersrestaurant.co.uk) Photo: Scott Merrylees
4. Butcher and Catch, Broomhill
Butcher and Catch is offering a 'click and collect' Valentine's menu from February 12 to 14, priced £40 per person. Kiln Smoked Salmon Tart, Salt Cured Slow Cooked Belly Pork and Chocolate & Cherry Torte are among the featured dishes. (https://www.butcherandcatch.co.uk/menus/shop-click-collect) Photo: Dean Atkins