If one day is taken to indulge with your significant other at a nice dinner, it's Valentine's Day. With this special day right around the corner and less than a month away, it's time to consider where you'll spend the evening. The following Tampa locations, all restaurants and a zoo, are popular spots for a fine evening out.

Mangroves - This Hyde Park dining and nightlife hotspot will host an elegant Valentine's Day dinner featuring a special menu and more on February 14.  Valentines Day at Mangroves will provide an upscale, romantic evening featuring delectable dining selections like pan-seared scallops over cheese polenta, 8 oz. filet mignon, Pacific rim sea bass, and much more.

Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar -  This year, Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar, with locations in Countryside, Sarasota, Carrollwood and South Tampa, invites you to come in and participate in romancing the classics. From Valentine's Day through Saturday, February 16, Carmel Cafe will feature a special Prix Fixe menu, broken into three courses, available at $29.95 per person. The first course will be a Mod Med Appetizer Sampler. For the second course, choose between Lobster Bisque, Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad, House Salad or Caesar Salad. For the third course, Veal Osso Buco, Shrimp and Vegetable Couscous, Parmesan Crusted Sole or Steak Madeira is available.

Throughout these three days, Carmel Cafe is also offering three bottles of wine at a special value price. Selections are Mumm Napa Brut Rose, Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay and Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir. For reservations, call your local Carmel Cafe.

Lowry Park Zoo - Every night Valentine's weekend, from 6:30pm-10pm, Lowry Park Zoo will open its doors to become your date night location. Adults aged 21 and up are invited to the zoo after dark for Lowry Park's Wild at Heart event featuring signature cocktails under the stars, dinner in the Safari Lodge, up-close animal encounters and romantic paths for a nighttime stroll. Tickets are $65 per person, with a discount available for Annual Zoo Pass holders. Make your reservations by calling 813-935-8552 x.276 of visiting your.lowryparkzoo.com/wildatheart2013.

Grillsmith Restaurants - We've dedicated an entire post about Grillsmith's Valentine's Day offering, but to recap, Grillsmith will have a special menu for couples for only $50 featuring an appetizer to share, entrees to choose from and a dessert to end the night with.

Armani's - Armani's will be offering its guests a special four course meal this Valentine's Day. For $125 per person, enjoy the antipasto bar, entree specialties and quality wine.

Timpano Italian Chophouse - Timpano, with it's romantic atmosphere and decadent meal choices, makes a perfect Valentine's Day dinner spot. This year, Timpano is offering a three course prix fixe menu for $38 per person. Start with a soup or salad, follow with a steak or duck entree and finish your meal with a sweet treat. Guests are also welcome to make their reservations in the Starlight Lounge, enjoying live music for the night.