No reservation? No problem.

You had your heart set on a candlelit dinner, but the hostess just shook her head and said “no reservation, no table.” Don’t let a fully booked restaurant ruin your night; you can still save the evening with satisfying food.
These five fast-food spots may not have white tablecloths, but they serve up convenience, and even a little unexpected character.
Who needs a fancy menu when you’ve got a meal that hits the spot?
Chick-Fil A
Make your way to Chick-Fil-A and try out their annual Valentine’s Day Menu. Do you and your date both enjoy their chicken nuggets? Then you can make it easy while keeping it festive by getting their heart-shaped nugget box. If your date is mad at you for forgetting to make a reservation, you can make it up to them with this fun and festive option!
Dairy Queen
Are you and your date more of the sweet-treat kind of couple? Slide over to Dairy Queen for their Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cake Blizzard. This blizzard is the perfect treat to sweeten up you and your dates not-so planned Valentines Day.
Pizza Hut
Head to Pizza Hut and share the love with their festive heart-shaped pizza! Perfect for a cozy date night or a fun surprise, it’s a delicious way to say “I love you,” and make up for forgetting to make a fancy dinner reservation. A heart-shaped pizza will save the day—and your relationship!
Panera Bread
Switch things up this Valentine’s Day with a breakfast date at Panera! Start your morning with something sweet by grabbing their limited-time heart-shaped bagels. Whether you and your date go for classic cinnamon crunch or an asiago, it’s the perfect way to share the love (and maybe a schmear or two). Forgot dinner plans? No worries—nothing says “I’m sorry” like breakfast together!
Chipotle
Make things easy on Valentine’s Day by bringing the flavor right to your couch. Why not skip the crowded restaurants and enjoy a cozy night in? Right now, you can get BOGO Chipotle burritos with an order of $20 or more through Grubhub. Whether you’re keeping it casual or making up for forgetting to book a reservation, this delicious deal is the perfect way to celebrate!
Hopefully these five, fun, and fast ideas will give you some guidance to make up for forgetting that reservation. Sometimes the best experiences are the ones that are unexpected!