Valentine's Day falling on a Saturday is expected to bring even more competition for restaurant tables.

For many diners, it is not a pint‑and‑pretzel kind of night. Data shows a nearly 100% increase in steak orders and a 53% jump in dessert.

Pasta, seafood and wine also see significant increases. A 15% tariff on Europe is playing a role in wine costs.

Prices are up across the board. Beef demand is a major factor as cattle inventory reaches its lowest point in 75 years, pushing prices up 51% since 2020.

Overall restaurant prices rose 4.1% last year, which is about double the inflation rate for grocery store food.