Valentine’s Day is Friday. Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a feast day honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr, according to Wikipedia. Valentine’s Day has become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.

The florists of West Columbia can accommodate you for Valentine’s Day, so be sure to shop local for flowers. Do not use wire services like FTD, Teleflora or 1-800-FLOWERS. They are brokers who act as “the middle man” taking part of an amount for the floral purchase and keeping it out of the local economy. Call your local florist directly, or go to their authentic website, or place of business, to order.

Jarrett’s Jungle, a local florist at 1621 Sunset Boulevard, is a hot-spot for Valentine’s Day flowers. 

“We’ll sell 6,000-to-7,000 roses for Valentine’s Day,” said Jackie MaCaulay, owner of Jarrett’s Jungle. She also said mixed flower arrangements, the European baskets, are available and sell very well for Valentine’s. And that’s not all. “

Our Hawaiian tropical flowers come in daily from Hawaii. they last a long time after Valentine’s Day,” Jackie said. She also said her proconus roses are shipped in water and the roses last for two weeks after Valentine’s Day.

Jackie said Friday will be a busy day at Jarrett’s Jungle because “men have a tendency to wait until the last minute.”  So you better get in early.”

Another West Columbia florist is Sightler’s 

Florist and Marketplace at 716 Meeting Street in West Columbia. The floral and gift shop specializes in a variety of fresh flowers and creative gift ideas to suit any style. Call Sightler’s at (803) 794-2859.Pineview Florist is at 3030 Leaphart Road. It provides arrangements for Valentine’s Day and on-time delivery. Call Pineview Florist at: 803-796-9394

If you want a romantic Valentine’s evening dining, West Columbia has the restaurant venue for you.

Valentine’s dining is a reservation-only night at DeLucca’s Italian Grill at 1720 Sunset Boulevard. The restaurant offers a set menu for Valentines, said Lynn Raley of DeLucca’s. 

“We’re usually packed on Valentine’s Day,” Lynn said, but DeLucca’s has a very intimate and romantic ambiance, so if you cannot reserve a table on Friday, we can accommodate you on Thursday or on Saturday. 

Call 803-926-5255 to make a reservation  or click here for more information
If you’re looking for a view, you can find that, too. There’s a West Columbia restaurant that offers the perfect view of the Columbia skyline in the evening.

Black Rooster is the Italian restaurant at the lower corner of the Brookland complex, and it overlooks the scenic Congaree River, at West Columbia’s popular Riverwalk. Black Rooster  has a terrace in the shadow of the Gervais Street Bridge and the lights from across the river are in full view in the evening sky. 

Chayz Lounge at 607 Meeting St. is another Valentine’s day favorite. It’s open for dining and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week. And check out the Chayz Lounge Sunday Brunch. Call: (803) 563-8375 or visit the website at Chayz Lounge online

Terra is at 100 State Street. It has a great view and it’s one of the most-popular restaurants year-round.  Terra is booked on Valentine’s Day but there are still tables available Thursday and Saturday.  Click here to book or you can call the restaurant, 803-791-3443.

Other restaurants on Sunset Boulevard include Grecian Gardens at 2313 Sunset Boulevard and Nick’s at 1082 Sunset Blvd. Neither takes Valentine’s Day reservations, but they are open.  

Don’t wait. Get those flowers and reserve your night for that Special Valentine’s in West Columbia. West Columbia Restaurants:

• Grecian Gardens Restaurant – 2312 Sunset Blvd – 803-794-7552
• Cafe Strudel – 300 State St. – 803 – 926-5255
• Savage Craft Ale Works – 430 Center St. – (803) 888-6005
• WECO Bottle and Biergarten – (803) 851-1279
• The Hideout in WECO – State Street
• La Cienega Mexican Grill & Seafood – (803) 888-7471
• Breads and Such – 1220 C Ave. – (803) 851- 0566
• Hite’s BBQ – 240 Dreher Rd. – (803) 794-4120
• The Original Brunches – 2245 Leaphart Rd – (803) 791-7477
• Jimmy’s Mini Mart/Citgo – 812 Meeting St. – (803) 794-0090
• Maurice’s Piggie Park – 1600 Charleston Highway – 803-796-0220J
• Nick’s House of Pizza Restaurant- 1082 A Sunset Blvd – 803-794-9240
• DeLuccas 1720 Sunset Blvd. – 803- 926-5255
• Breakfast at Ruiz – 116 State Street – (803) 550-9681
• Ariana’s Greek Restaurant – 1720 Sunset Blvd. – (803) 796-4430
• Lizard’s Thicket – 2234 Sunset Blvd. 803 – 794-0923
• True BBQ – 1237 D Ave – (803) 791-9950
• Chick-fil-A -2299 Augusta Rd. – (803) 939-1600
• Rush’s 2332 Sunset Blvd. – (803) 796-5034
• Another Broken Egg – 101 State St. – (803) 829-0223