5 last-minute Memphis Valentine's Day date ideas — no reservation required

Valentine’s Day is here, and you forgot to make a reservation at your sweetie’s favorite restaurant. Odds are most restaurants are already booked.

So, what do you do now to keep yourself out of the dog house? Here are five romantic date ideas that can help keep you in Cupid’s good graces. No reservations needed.

Aldo’s Pizza Pies: Heart-Shaped Pizzas

Celebrate your sweetheart with a heart-shaped pizza.

All day Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), Aldo’s Pizza Pies will serve heart-shaped pies at its Downtown and Midtown pizzerias.

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The restaurant’s Valentine’s Special for Two includes a large heart-shaped pie (three toppings max), a bottle of Chloe Cabernet or Pinot Grigio, two mini chocolate chip cannoli and a slice of New York-style cheesecake with strawberries. Cost is $50 (plus tax + tip); dine-in only.

Two locations: 752 S. Cooper St. and 100 S. Main St.; aldospizzapies.com

Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe: Restaurant fare at home

Enjoy a fine dining meal at home courtesy of Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe at Folk’s Folly steakhouse.

The butcher shop offers everything from prime cut steaks to your favorite sides and sauces served at this beloved Memphis steakhouse.

You can also grab starters like Onion Soup and She-crab Soup, as well as house-made salad dressings.

Sides and starters just require reheating. You will have to cook your own steaks, but Humphrey’s has detailed cooking instructions online to help you cook a steak just like they do at Folk’s Folly.

551 S. Mendenhall; (901) 328-2245; humphreysmemphis.com

Cocozza: An American-Italian Feast

Channel the movie "Lady and the Tramp" and treat your sweetheart to a classic American Italian Red Sauce supper at Cocozza.

This new eatery in Harbor Town features all the old-school American-Italian classics: big bowls of pasta, cheesy garlic bread, meatballs simmering in marinara and glasses of Chianti.

Cocozza doesn’t take reservations, and there is a well-stocked bar to enjoy a drink if there is a wait. You can call ahead when you're on your way ― about 30 minutes out ― and put your name on the waitlist.

You can also order one of their Valentine’s packages to take home. These packages will feature everything you need for an impressive meal: from a cocktail kit to appetizers to your choice of pasta. The five-course meal is $75 per person. For an extra $20, owners Patrick and Deni Reilly are including a "Lady and the Tramp" kit that includes a red and white checked linen tablecloth, a red glass globe candle, a Cocozza Valentine’s Spotify playlist code and a Cocozza Valentine's card.

106 Harbor Town Square; (901) 609-1111; eatcocozza.com

Knifebird Wine Bar: Wine and Cheese

Knifebird Wine Bar is a cozy Midtown spot for wine lovers.

Owner Kate Ashby has created a charming neighborhood wine bar. Grab a seat at a table along the banquette wall, or a corner seat at the bar.

Ashby has a carefully curated list of reds and whites, as well as a few roses and sparkling wines. The menu changes often and features wines you may not have heard.

Guests can order a single glass or choose from a flight of three wines, each a 3-ounce pour.

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The focus at Knifebird is on the drinks, but Ashby offers a small list of delightful snacks to complement your beverage. Choose from an assortment of bruschettas, as well as charcuterie and cheese boards.

On Valentine's Day, Knifebird will serve treats like chocolate fondue and chocolate-dipped strawberries.

2155 Central Ave.; (901) 748-5425; knifebirdwinebar.com

Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge: Drinks with a view

Head up to the rooftop of the Hyatt Centric Hotel for one of the best — and most romantic — views of the Mississippi River.

The hotel’s rooftop lounge, Beck & Call, has indoor and outdoor seating that offers sweeping views of the Mighty Mississippi.

The indoor whiskey bar features an inviting wooden bar that runs almost the full length of the room. Across from the bar, cozy banquette seating creates an intimate spot to enjoy a cocktail with your date.

The spacious outdoor patio features comfortable benches, casual café tables and fire pits — and, of course, an amazing view.

The cocktail menu includes creative craft cocktails and an extensive whiskey selection, as well as nice wine and beer options.

While there is a burger on the small food menu, the offerings are mostly shareable dishes meant to be enjoyed as snacks. For Valentine's Day, they will offer a Short Rib over a Polenta Cake and Skillet Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie a la mode.

33 Beale St.; (901) 444-3232; beckandcallmemphis.com

Jennifer Chandler is the Food & Dining reporter at The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at jennifer.chandler@commercialappeal.com and you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @cookwjennifer. 

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