• by Teresa Buyikian , January 6, 2025

Move over (again), fine dining restaurants this Valentine’s Day -- the Love Castle is back with its romantic dinner of roses, sliders and fries.

Reservations are now available via Open Table at the more than 300 participating White Castle locations nationwide for Feb. 14, from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M

The increasingly popular QSR dinner, which launched in 1991, features hostess seating, tableside service and Valentine’s Day decorations.  The chain encourages not just couples, but friends and families to join in the festivities as well. Per the brand, “tens of thousands” of customers join the chain on the holiday each year.

"Everyone can enjoy love at White Castle … without the inflated price tag," said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle in a release. "Our Castles go all out to make Valentine's Day dinner special."

In addition to the regular White Castle menu, on Feb. 14 guests will also have a choice of a $5 Sloppy Joe Combo, which consists of two Sloppy Joe Sliders, small French fry and small soft drink, or a $6.99 Sloppy Joe Six Pack, which consists of any combination of six Sloppy Joe Sliders.

Members of the chain’s loyalty program Craver Nation will also have access to special deals beginning on Feb. 14, including BOGO free dessert on-a-stick, $5 Sloppy Joe Combo upgrade, BOGO French Toast Sliders and BOGO Breakfast Sliders. Customers with the Craver Nation app can participate in a “Bonus Quest” by placing an order Valentine's Day, which will earn a BOGO Free Combo Reward.

This year’s Love Castle comes at a time when inflation remains high and fine dining is on the downswing. A report by Yelp found that there was a 46% drop YOY in new American cuisine fine dining restaurant openings from 2023 to 2024.