When February 14th rolls around, you’ll want to show your significant other just how much you care for them. What better way to do so than over a delicious lunch or dinner? However, that doesn’t mean you have to take your date to the most formal eatery in town. Below are three reasons why it pays to head to a casual restaurant on Valentine’s Day.

Why You Should Go to a Casual Restaurant for Valentine's Day

1. You’ll Have More Free Time

When you head to a fine dining restaurant for lunch or dinner, you’ll spend at least two hours enjoying multiple small courses. You might also have to wait a while to be seated and kill time at the bar. When you go to a casual restaurant, you’ll spend much less time at the table, especially if you’re only ordering an entrée. As a result, you’ll have plenty of time to continue the evening after the meal, whether you want to take a moonlit walk or catch a romantic movie.

2. You’ll Have More to Spend on Other Aspects

This Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to treat your special someone to high-quality, thoughtful gifts and gestures. However, that doesn’t mean you should spend the entire budget on food and drinks. With the money saved on a casual meal, you’ll have enough to splurge on an impressive gift, such as jewelry, plane tickets, or a certificate for ballroom dance classes.

3. You’ll Have a Full Range of Options

Expensive, formal restaurants stick to prix-fixe menus on holidays, especially those that encourage dinners out, such as Valentine’s Day. This means, you and your date will have to eat whatever the chef is focusing on for each course. Unfortunately, your special someone might not enjoy these selections, or may simply want to try something different. Luckily, casual restaurants don’t limit patrons’ choices, so you’ll have a full menu of delicious dishes to choose from.

If you’re eager to treat your significant other to a memorable Valentine’s Day, start off with lunch or dinner at Plantation Grindz in Kahului, HI. This Filipino food restaurant is open all week from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and they’ll be happy to host you and your loved one. Whether you’re in the mood for shoyu chicken, hamburger steak, or fried rice, they can provide the perfect meal. You can browse their delicious menu options online. To learn more information, call (808) 873-3663.