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Valentine’s Day is a special day for couples and the perfect opportunity to treat your loved one to a romantic meal. Where ever you are, there are plenty of romantic spots, each offering their own unique specials and experiences. From intimate candlelit dinners to decadent multi-course meals, we’ve rounded up some of the best Valentine’s Day deals to help you plan the perfect date. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or just looking for an excuse to indulge in some delicious food, read on to find out where you should be making your reservations.
Please note, this is not a definitive list. We’ll be adding to it as we hear of Valentine’s Day specials across our Dineplan portfolio.
Cape Town
Baia Grande
(Big Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R470 per person | Optional wine pairing: R190 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Book your date night at Baia Grande and enjoy a romantic evening of mouthwatering Portuguese dishes and beautiful wines. You and your Valentine will have the choice between two 4-course dinner menus, both packed with delicious options for both seafood lovers and carnivore casanovas. Take your dinner experience to the next level by opting for the premium wine pairing at R190 per person. And for dessert, you can look forward to a rich dark chocolate mousse with 1920 Aguardente-infused cherries.
Beluga
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Price: R990 per couple
It’s going to be love at first bite this Valentine’s Day at Beluga. Be romanced from the moment you enter with a complimentary drink before enjoying a 3-course set menu. While the options include some of their most-loved dishes, the menu will be kept a secret until you dine. You can book for either lunch (11h00 – 16h00) or dinner (17h00 – 19h30 & 20h00 – 22h00).
Cabo Beach Club
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Time: 19h00
Spice up your Valentine’s Day date night with a salsa class, dinner and party at Cabo Beach Club! Whether you’re a beginner or know your way around Latin dance tunes, this is the perfect place to bring your corazón. After the dancing is done, a delectable dinner will be served and the celebrations will go late into the night. Book your spot for an unforgettable evening filled with dancing, dinner, and drinks.
Capelands Italian Restaurant
(Sir Lowry’s Pass, Cape Town)
Price: R630 Per person (10% service fee will be added to the bill)
Menu: See the full menu here
Treat your amore to a 4-course Valentine’s menu filled with Italian delights and bites at Capelands. The team has whipped up a romantic feast, with options including tomato soup, smoked trout and vitello tonnato for antipasti, followed by potato gnocchi, cheese ravioli or penne all’ arrabbiata for “primi piatti”. For mains, or “secondi”, choose between stuffed crespelle pancakes, kingklip or braised wagyu beef cheeks. Make sure you leave room for dessert and enjoy a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a delicious slice of apfelstrudel.
Copa Restaurant
(City Center, Cape Town)
Price: R1,350 per couple sharing | R675 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
As you step foot inside the dining room at Copa, you’ll be met with live music and a refreshing welcome drink. Then guests will be treated to an irresistible 3-course menu, with a starter to share, a grapefruit and elderflower sorbet, a choice of mains (including poached linefish with candied beetroot, braised brisket mole with a spiced coriander and pistachio crust, or a homemade wild mushroom and ricotta ravioli), all capped off with a dessert plate to share.
Mexicola Locale
(Hout Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R1,000 per couple
Time: 17h00 – 21h00
Add a little spice to your Valentine’s Day this year with a Mexican dinner at Mexicola Locale in Hout Bay. The 3-course set menu is set to blow you away with a series of brand new dishes and four Avion tequila cocktails to enjoy with your meal. Book a table for you and your cariño – this one is not to be missed!
Pigalle
(Green Point, Cape Town)
Price: R1,250 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Spoil your partner with a one-of-a-kind dinner and dance evening at Pigalle in Green Point. Celebrate your love and cheers each other with a complimentary champagne cocktail before enjoying a romantic dinner. The menu features a prawn soup amuse bouche, a choice between oysters, salmon, salads or beef carpaccio to start, and a delicious selection of dishes like the marinated beef fillet on truffle mash, spinach and wild mushrooms, and more for mains.
Liberty’s Restaurant
(Salt River, Cape Town)
Price: R525 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Head down to Liberty’s on the 13th of February where the talented singer Jeremy Oliver will be live for one night. Enjoy an evening of music and dinner and enjoy a 3-course menu filled with delicious dishes. From tempura prawns and truffle arancini for starters, pan-fried line finish or grilled lamb chops for mains, and baked lemon cheesecake for dessert, this pre-Valentine’s Day date night will be one to remember.
Tang – V&A Waterfront
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Price: R1,000 per person | R1,500 per person including the Mirage catamaran experience
Time: First seating: 18h00 – 20h15 | Second seating: 20h30 – Close
Take a seat in the lavish dining room at Tang at the V&A Waterfront and receive a complimentary glass of Mirabelle Rosé before enjoying an extravagant 4-course dinner with your date. As you dine, enjoy the sweet melodies of Carol Thorns on the cello. Add to the romance of the evening and climb aboard the Mirage catamaran for a luxury cruise around the bay.
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The Famous Butchers Grill
(Cape Town City Center, Cape Town)
Price: R320 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
The Famous Butchers Grill will be treating all lovebirds to a complimentary welcome drink upon arrival together with live entertainment to accompany your dinner. Choose between the “Love Me Tender” main meal option, featuring a 200g rump or sirloin, or the “Hooked On You” option, which includes grilled or crumbed hake, then enjoy the company of your loved one while chatting the night away before being distracted by the sweet treats on offer.
The President Hotel
(Bantry Bay, Cape Town)
Open Air Cinema
Price: R390 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with The President Hotel and surprise the love of your life with a romantic sunset picnic and open-air silent cinema. As you both snack on oysters, cheese boards, popcorn and more, you can cuddle in the lounger, sip on a welcome drink and watch the movie Leap Year. Book your picnic and movie night quickly, as space is limited and you won’t want to miss out on this one.
5-course dinner
Price: R785 per person | R950 per person wine pairing | Vegetarian: R595 per person | R750 per person wine pairing
The President Hotel is also hosting an intimate 5-course dinner for Valentine’s Day. The menu includes South African-inspired dishes prepared by Head Chef Sergio Adams and his team of chefs.
The Sanctuary Restaurant – Cape Town
(Kloof Street, Cape Town)
Price: R495 per person
Time: 19h00
Treat your darling to a romantic dinner at The Sanctuary Restaurant. As you step into the candlelit dining room, you’ll be welcomed in with a complimentary glass of sparkling rosé before the talented chefs woo you with a 3-course set menu, including a choice of panko-crusted cauliflower, venison carpaccio or salt and pepper squid for starters, dry-aged New York strip, pan-fried line fish, or spinach feta gnocchi for mains, and a coffee créme brulée, white chocolate cheesecake, or chocolate brownie sandwich for dessert.
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Urban Umami
(Century City, Cape Town)
Price: R595 per couple
When: Throughout February
Why just celebrate your partner on the 14th of February? Throughout the whole month, you can spoil the person you love with the help of Urban Umami. For only R595 per couple, enjoy four delicious plates, two glasses of bubbly, and a decadent chocolate sharing plate for dessert – all available throughout February. Book your table whenever the mood strikes.
Zest Restaurant
(Sea Point, Cape Town)
Price: R1,500 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean with your partner at Zest in the heart of Sea Point. Indulge in a 5-course meal, with each dish perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Start the evening with fresh Saldanha oysters and a glass of Paul René Blanc de Blancs, followed by a prawn and squid velouté with a glass of Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc. Next, relish linefish paired with a glass of Stellenbosch Vineyards Chenin Blanc, and beef fillet with mushroom, asparagus and truffle hollandaise accompanied by a glass of De Kleine Wijn Koöp Kreatuur Red. For dessert, savour a sweet raspberry meringue with a straw wine from Tierhoek.
Winelands & Surrounds
3 KITCH3NS
(Silver Forest, Somerset West)
Price: R650 per person
Time: 18h30
Spend the evening in the enchanting Silver Forest during 3 KITCH3NS’ Valentine’s dinner and dance. Starting at 18h30, you’ll feel the romance from the moment you arrive and are greeted with a glass of bubbly before indulging in a delicious 4-course dinner. As the night unfolds, sway to the tunes of live music by Just B Bryan, creating magical memories with your sweetheart. Please note, this is an event for individuals aged 18 and above.
Alto Wine Estate
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R850 per couple
Time: 17h00 – 19h00
Join Alto Wine Estate for the ultimate date night this Valentine’s Day. You and your date will enjoy an evening of delicious food, award-winning wines and views over the Stellenbosch Valley with a 5-course meal, including venison tartare, gnocchi Romana and so much more. Pair your dinner with a bottle of Alto Rouge 2021 or their 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé.
Capaia Wines – Mariella’s
(Cape Farms, Cape Town)
Price: Set menu: R650 per person | Vegetarian menu: R395 per person
If you’re looking to surprise your date this Valentine’s Day, then making a booking at Mariella’s will do just the trick! The team has put together a special menu that will leave you in awe. Choices include lobster tails, stuffed camembert and arancini for starters, lamb, roast pork belly and noodle stir fry for mains, and a rich chocolate dessert or strawberry pudding to seal the deal. Early reservations are essential!
Clos Malverne Restaurant
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R700 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Take a seat on the wrap-around balcony overlooking the vineyards as you and your partner enjoy a Valentine’s Day at Clos Malverne. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with oysters and bubbly before choosing your dishes from the special set menu, complete with wine pairing. Start your meal with either the duck spring rolls or an Asian seafood phyllo pocket, before tucking into Argentinian prawns or beef fillet with truffle for mains. Round off the evening on a sweet note by sharing a delectable dessert plate.
De Vier
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Celebrate all things love this Valentine’s Day with De Vier in Stellenbosch. Upon arrival, receive a complimentary glass of Kleine Zalze Brut Rosé before taking a seat and selecting your dishes from their indulgent à la carte menu.
Dusk
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Prices: Dinner: R1,950 per person | Imperial heritage caviar and oyster course: R950
Experience the epitome of elegance this Valentine’s Day at Dusk Restaurant and enjoy an exclusive tasting menu, complete with a glass of welcome bubbles. To take your dinner date to the next level, you can opt for the Imperial Heritage Caviar and oyster course, perfectly paired with bubbly for two, and treat yourself to a dash of luxury.
Gezelligheid
(Lord’s Wines, McGregor)
Price: R850 per couple
Menu: See the full menu here
Surprise your Valentine a little earlier this year and treat them to a Winemaker’s Table dinner at Gezelligheid on the 10th of February. Arrive at 17h30 and munch your way through tapas from all around the world. Start with a couple of Italian plates, including burnt aubergine, dips and potatoes with a raspberry, limoncello and MCC cocktail. Then move on to Spain with mouth-watering bites of prosciutto-wrapped truffle fries, beef short-rib and fishcakes with a Spanish Calimocho cocktail. You’ll end on a sweet note with a decadent white chocolate-filled doughnut and a lemon syllabub cocktail.
Grande Roche Restaurant
(Paarl, Western Cape)
Price: R695 per person (12.5% gratuity added to the bill)
Menu: See the full menu here
A romantic date awaits you and your partner at Grande Roche. As you overlook the vineyards and the Paarl mountains, start your evening by sipping on a pomegranate mimosa before journeying through a 3-course menu. Starter options include cured salmon trout tartare or oxheart tomatoes, followed by fire-grilled, veld-raised sirloin or roast linefish for mains, and almond financier or chocolate mousse for dessert.
Kunjani Wines
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R995 per person
Time: 18h00
Spoil that special someone this Valentine’s Day by whisking them off to Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch for a Vino & Valentine’s Day dinner date. Soak in the beautiful surroundings as you enjoy an intimate evening of wine, love and good food. Upon arrival, receive a complimentary drink before tucking into a 4-course meal including an amuse bouche and bubbles, steak tartare starter, karoo lamb cutlets or pan-fried salmon for mains, and a rich dark chocolate marquise for dessert.
La Paris Bistro
(Franschhoek, Western Cape)
Price: R800 per person
Spoil your favourite person this Valentine’s Day with the help of the La Paris Bistro team, with a Valentine’s Day sunset al fresco dining experience. Each guest will receive a glass of bubbly on arrival to start the evening, then take a seat and enjoy the ambience of a romantic table setting for an unforgettable dining experience
Nocturne
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Prices: R995 per person | R345 per person beverage pairing
Treat your date to a sophisticated evening in style with Nocturne. Indulge in a 5-course menu, exclusive to Valentine’s Day. Cheers to an exquisite evening with an optional beverage pairing at R345 per person, including wine with your starters and main course and, for dessert, a cocktail created by the master mixologists behind the bar.
Pink Valley Wines
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R475 per person
Menu: See the full menu here | Vegan menu available on request
Celebrate the day of love with either lunch or dinner at Pink Valley Wines in Stellenbosch including bottomless bubbles for only R475 per person. Enjoy a special 4-course meal, featuring dishes like pork belly with pani puri, curried pickles and yellowtail, truffled chicken with caper rose harissa and aubergine, and flamed apricot with meringue and pomegranate for dessert. And, what a bonus – your glass will never be empty!
Root44 Restaurant & Wine Emporium
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Prices: Option 1: R595 per couple | Option 2: R695 per couple
Menu: See the full menu here
Enjoy an evening out in Stellenbosch with your SO at Root44 Restaurant & Wine Emporium. Gaze over breathtaking views of the mountains and vineyards while dining on a 3-course dinner. Choose between the surf and turf option for R595, featuring a 200g sirloin steak with prawns or calamari and your choice of side, or a seafood extravaganza for R695. Whatever you decide, both options include focaccia for starters, a chocolate mousse and strawberry dessert, and a complimentary bottle of red, white or rosé Root 44 house wine.
SALT at Waterford Estate
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R2,250 per couple
Time: 18h00
This Valentine’s Day, join SALT at Waterford Wine Estate in Stellenbosch for an exclusive candlelit dinner set beneath the stars. Spoil your partner to a gourmet 4-course dinner paired perfectly with Waterford wines. Reserve your table soon, as limited seating is available!
Sauvage at Le Franschhoek Hotel
(Franschhoek, Western Cape)
Time: 18h00 – 21h00
Experience the simplicity of a romantic evening with your beau at Sauvage. Take in the breathtaking interior and tranquil atmosphere as you dine on a delicious 3-course dinner for two. Gaze into each other’s eyes as you sip on wine, and fall in love all over again.
Stellenbosch Kitchen
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R595 Per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Pull out all the stops and spoil your Valentine with an evening of delicious dishes and bubbly at Stellenbosch Kitchen. Nibble on bread and butter before enjoying an amuse bouche of prawn bisque, rouille sauce and bruschetta. For starters, there’s a selection of dishes including prawns, mussels, gnocchi, and burrata and tomato salad. For mains, decide between grilled fillet, kingklip, wild mushroom risotto, or lamb shank, before making the difficult decision between chocolate mousse, pavlova or crème brûlée for dessert.
Stellenzicht Wine Estate
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R600 per couple
Time: 18h00 – 20h00
Say “I love you” with a date at the gorgeous Stellenzicht Wine Estate. Join the team from 18h00 as the sun goes down and enjoy an intimate evening of food, wine, music and the best views of Stellenbosch and the Helderberg Mountains. For only R600 per couple, the evening includes live music, a chilled glass of rosé on arrival, a wine and chocolate pairing, wood-fired pizzas and a bottle of Thunderstone Range wine to share.
The Bistro at Brookdale Estate
(Paarl, Western Cape)
Spoil that special someone this Valentine’s Day by whisking them off to The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in Paarl for a romantic evening filled with delicious food and incredible wine. Start the night off with a complimentary glass of Mason Road Serendipity Rosé before indulging in a choice of dishes from their menu, including specials from the chef.
The Stone Kitchen
(Wellington, Western Cape)
Price: R400 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Take a trip out to Wellington this Valentine’s Day and join the team at The Stone Kitchen for a romantic dinner. Upon arrival at 18h30, guests will receive a complimentary berry daiquiri and a sweet treat before heading hand-in-hand to their tables. The 3-course menu features crumbed brie or Sriracha lobster tails for starters, slow-roasted lamb shank or stuffed chicken breast as your main course, with a choice of a meringue nest and berry mousse, strawberry sangria lollies or red velvet cake for dessert! Dinner will be followed by coffee and chocolate truffles. Throughout the night, live entertainment will be provided by the lovely Bianca Goosen.
Johannesburg
Aurum Restaurant
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R995 per person
Whether you’ve just fallen in love or you’re spoiling your soulmate, Aurum Restaurant is offering up an intimate 3-course dinner that’s perfect for the occasion. Upon arrival, all guests will receive a complimentary glass of G.H Mumm and, as the night continues, live entertainment will keep you company and set the mood. Bookings are limited.
Avianto – Café Cielo
(Muldersdrift, Johannesburg)
Price: R895 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Celebrate your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day by booking a dinner for two at Avianto. Dress your best and join the team from 18h30 to enjoy a romantic 5-course meal, featuring a truffle kiss amuse bouche, pan-seared Norwegian salmon, grilled beef fillet, and stuffed chicken supreme. Live saxophone melodies will serenade you and set the mood. To end on a sweet note, they’re serving a decadent peanut butter and strawberry cheesecake for dessert.
Bowl’d Restaurant
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R1,650 per couple
Menu: See the full menu here
Head up to the first floor of Masingita Towers and delight your date with a contemporary dining experience at Bowl’d. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a cocktail, followed by a 3-course meal and a bottle of wine to share. Choose between an antipasto platter or a mixed platter to start, before tucking into grilled lamb chops, chicken thigh skewers, a seafood platter or risotto funghi for mains. Then share a dessert platter with your sweetheart.
Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel
(Krugersdorp, Johannesburg)
Price: R1,990 per couple
Menu: See the full menu here
An extra-special Valentine’s Day awaits at Brambles. Starting at 18h00, you and your love will enjoy an evening of delicious dishes that will give you heart eyes. The meal kicks off with a rich burrata and tomato amuse bouche, followed by tiger prawns or a green papaya summer roll as a starter. Cleanse your palate with a refreshing pink mojito sorbet before moving on to mains with a choice of honey-glazed Norwegian salmon, Black Angus fillet, chicken puttanesca or an asparagus and kataifi pastry. A couple’s dessert plate to share will end the night on a sweet note.
Casabella
(Muldersdrift, Gauteng)
Price: R395 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
The day of love deserves a romantic feast and, with Casabella, you can make that happen. They’ve put together an extra special 4-course menu with a welcome by drink, starters and dessert to share, and a choice of any two mains from the menu, including chicken fillet, a 250g rump, fettuccine alfredo or kingklip Thermidor.
Casalinga
(Krugersdorp, Johannesburg)
Price: R550 per person
Casalinga is treating all lovebirds to a special 3-course dinner. On the menu, there’s tasty options from fish cakes, beef tartare and pesto arancini for starters, rump steak, chicken ravioli, stuffed mushrooms and more for mains, a delicious desserts including chocolate mousse, strawberry cheesecake and vanilla and pineapple panna cotta for dessert. Sip on a bottle of house wine as you spend the evening creating lasting memories.
Casalinga is also offering a romantic overnight experience with dinner, bed, and breakfast for just R2,999 per couple. Email them directly to book.
Eclipse Restaurant
(Sandown, Sandton)
Price: R895 per person
Lead your date up to the fifth floor of the Hotel Sky in Sandton, and enter into the gorgeous Eclipse Restaurant. Take in the unparalleled views of Sandton while you dine on a 3-course menu with a charcuterie board to share, starters of caprese flatbread, beef tartare and prawn salad, an orange sorbet palate cleanser, and mouth-watering mains which include kingklip, tomato orzo and roasted tenderloin. For the perfect ending, a delicious lovers’ dessert board will be served.
Farina Caffè Cucina
(Linden, Randburg)
Price: R800 per couple
Be whisked away to Italy by Farina Caffè Cucina this Valentine’s Day. You and your amore will dine on a delicious 3-course meal inspired by the flavours of Italy while live music fills the air around you. Book your table for a night of pure indulgence and elegance with the one you love.
Hooked Coffee Midstream
(Midrand, Johannesburg)
Prices: R425 per person | R60 per person for wine pairing
Hooked Coffee in Midstream has you covered this Valentine’s Day with an amazing 3-course menu with optional wine pairing for an additional R60 per person. Start with a complimentary welcome drink before heading into the main event. For starters, they’re serving tuna tartare, goats cheese bon bons and a watercress salad. On to mains, enjoy a herb-crusted lamb loin, tenderstem broccoli and mash, followed by a glossy entremet cake for dessert served with a boozy caramel sauce.
Insights at Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel
(Houghton, Johannesburg)
Prices: R2,250 per couple
Time: 18h00
A night of romance and elegance is waiting for you and your date at Insights restaurant at the Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel. Spend the evening chatting away while sipping on Graham Beck bubbly and indulging in a lavish 5-course dinner. Throughout the evening, you’ll be serenaded with live entertainment, making this Valentine’s Day an unforgettable experience for you and your partner.
Just Darling at Thaba
(Mulbarton, Johannesburg)
Prices: R495 per person
Time: 18h00
Spoil your SO to a candlelit evening filled with the sweet sounds of a live saxophonist and a delightful 3-course dinner at Just Darling at Thaba. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed in with a drink before taking a seat at their tables – donned with fresh roses and rose petals. Before you leave, a special treat will be yours to take home.
Kashew
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Prices: R750 per person
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
A night of romance awaits you and your date at The Catalyst Hotel. Book your dinner date at Kashew Restaurant, where a 4-course dinner will be served. Pair your meal with a choice of wine, MCC, or a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage, all while enjoying the romantic accompaniment of live entertainment.
Kraal Restaurant
(Thaba Hotel, Johannesburg)
Prices: R1,995 per couple
Time: 18h00 – 21h00
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember when you book your date night at Kraal Restaurant. Starting at 18h00, you’ll be welcomed in with a glass of chilled bubbly and a long–stemmed rose. Then, you’ll make your way through the dining room and take your seat at the table to be wined and dined with a delectable 3-course dinner and experiential cocktail.
La Boqueria Parktown North
(Parktown North, Johannesburg)
Price: R580 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Join La Boqueria in Parktown North from 18h00 for a 3-course dinner with your sweetheart. For starters, choose between Disiac oysters topped with strawberries, Tabasco and lime caviar, goat’s cheese jalapeños, or a scallop, chorizo and beetroot taco. For the main course, the delicious options include confit kingklip, chipotle chicken, slow-braised lamb, or cannelloni. For dessert, dig your spoons into a dark and spicy chocolate fondant. If you and your date would like to elevate the evening, opt for the wine and cocktail pairing at an additional cost.
OMEN Rosebank
(Rosebank, Johannesburg)
Price: R300 per person (14th of February)
Menu: See the full menu here (14th of February)
From 13 – 16 February, Omen Rosebank will be spreading the love all week long with a line-up of evenings. On Tuesday the 13th, serenade your SO with a ballad of love songs at their karaoke night while you feast on fresh sushi and incredible cocktails. For Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, you and your beau can enjoy a romantic 3-course dinner for just R300 per person. Then, grab your besties and enjoy a girls’ night out for Galentine’s Day on the 15th by booking their “Thursday Therapy” session. As for all the singles out there – Friday the 16th is for you. Join Omen for singles’ night where drinks will be served and “f$#k Valentine’s Day” will be heard.
Pablo
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R550 per person
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Singles, this one’s for you! Dress up in your sexiest outfit and head to Pablo Sandton at the MINT Hotel. They’re hosting an evening of speed-dating, complete with snacks and drinks. Join them for a heart-racing speed dating soirée and you may just find the love of your life. Then, after the excitement, make your way to the harvest table and enjoy a selection of canapés and drinks while enjoying tunes from the talented Samphoniq Miggz Musix.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers
(Illovo, Gauteng)
Price: R1,200 per couple
Time: Wednesday – Saturday | 18h30 – 21h30
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers is celebrating Valentine’s Day all week. From 14 – 17 February, join them for a romantic dinner on their expansive deck and be spoiled for choice with their 5-course wine and food pairing menu. Book your date night and enjoy an evening of fresh ingredients, exciting flavours and fine wine.
The Marabi Club
(Doornfontein, Johannesburg)
Price: R750 per person
Time: 18h00 – 21h00
A romantic evening awaits you and your favourite person at The Marabi Club in Jozi. Dine your way through the delicious Valentine’s Day set menu while being serenaded by the smooth tunes of the live band and vocalist. Book your table for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.
The Piazza Hotel Restaurant & Bar
(Montecasino, Johannesburg)
Price: R510 per person
Time: 18h30 – 22h30
This Valentine’s Day treat someone you love to a 5-course dinner for two at The Piazza Hotel Restaurant & Bar. Spend quality time together as you dine in a relaxed atmosphere and sip your way through a bottle of bubbly – on the house.
The Prawnery & Kanpai
(Rosebank, Johannesburg)
Price: SUKI tasting platter: R950 per person | Vegetarian platter: R550 per person | Niku sharing platter: R1,250 per person | 5-course menu: R1,450
Menu: See the full menu here
The Prawnery & Kanpai has four different (and delicious!) Valentine’s menus on offer this year. So make a reservation and impress the one you love by whisking them away for an Asian-style feast. The options include a 5-course tasting menu or three different Valentine’s platters. The menus include dishes like sushi, tempura prawns, yakitori skewers, crayfish, langoustine, juicy wagyu steak, delicious vegetable dishes, and lots more! Sip on some Champagne as you chat while the sounds of a live band serenade you throughout the evening.
The Indaba Hotel
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Gin School
Price: R1,200 per couple
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
The Indaba Hotel Gin School is hosting a Valentine’s Gin Experience where you and your beau can try your hands at making gin. The price includes a welcome drink and some light snacks on arrival (16h00), followed by a 2-hour gin distilling masterclass led by their Gin Master. The interactive presentation will cover all aspects of crafting gin, as well as fun facts, a history of gin and more! Each guest will take home a 500ml bottle of hand-crafted botanical gin with a personalised label, gin booklet, recipe card and gift tag. A cash bar will be available on the evening.
Verdicchio
(Fourways, Johannesburg)
Price: R750 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Love is in the air the whole week at Verdicchio! From 14 – 18 February, they are hosting a 4-course Valentine’s menu. Upon arrival, guests will receive a glass of Moët & Chandon and a flavour-packed croquette amuse bouche. For starters, enjoy oysters with either a classic Caprese salad, beef carpaccio, or Port livers. For mains, choose between beef fillet, prawns, Norwegian salmon, or burrata pasta. Round off your meal with a Verdicchio milky tart. Throughout the evening, listen to live entertainment while you spend time with your significant other.
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Kayla-Ann’s
(Pennington, Kwa-Zulu Natal)
Price: Breakfast: R130 per person (R105 for pensioners) | Dinner: R375 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Pull out all the stops for your beau this Valentine’s Day. Join the team at Kayla-Ann’s for either a 2-course breakfast (09h00 – 11h00) or a 3-course dinner (17h30 – 21h00). Head in early and enjoy handmade pastries, eggs, bacon, omelettes and more, while savouring a hot cup of coffee, or make it a night out and feast on tortellini, sirloin, chocolate truffles and more mouthwatering dishes.
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Spoon Eatery
(Assagay, Durban)
Price: R495 per person
Love will fill the air at Spoon Eatery this Valentine’s Day. The team has been hard at work creating a special 3-course menu that’ll make you fall in love with every dish you taste. Start with a choice of squid, beef carpaccio or vegetable spring rolls before moving on to the mains, which includes options like crispy lamb roulade and salmon and miso glazed aubergine. For dessert, your decision between the caramel baked apple or the coconut parfait will be no easy task. Bookings are essential, and a 50% deposit is required.
Little Havana
(Umhlanga, Durban)
Price: R750 per person (10% gratuity included in your bill)
Menu: See the full menu here
Time: Lunch: 12h00 – 15h00 | Dinner: 17h30 – 22h00
This year, Little Havana is hosting a Valentine’s lunch and dinner with a specially crafted 5-course menu. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with an Aperol Spritz or non-alcoholic pineapple and mint mojito. For starters, choose between bang bang prawns, cheesy jalapeño poppers, mushroom bruschetta, calamari or a chickpea, lentil and feta salad. Then cleanse your palate with a refreshing lemon sorbet before tucking into your mains. The options include beef fillet, deboned chicken with prawns, lamb chops, linefish, roasted pork belly or fettuccine pasta. As for dessert, there’s crème brûlée, a rich chocolate fondant, or a sharing plate of cheesecake and carrot cake with vanilla ice cream. Round off the meal with a coffee or a cup of tea.
Lupa Osteria – Umhlanga
(Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga)
Price: R350 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
This Valentine’s Day, Lupa Osteria in Umhlanga is serving a special 3-course set menu inspired by their Italian roots and traditional Roman-style cuisine. For starters, choose between crispy artichoke salad, chicken livers or Falkland calamari, then move on to mains where you can opt for the succulent pollo arrosto, beef sirloin, or a variety of delicious pizzas and pastas. Finally, no Italian meal would be complete without a tiramisu for dessert.
Limpopo
Basil’s Restaurant at The Ranch Resort
(Polokwane, Limpopo)
Price: R650 per person
Time: 18h30
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat your significant other to a special dinner at The Ranch Resort. With its picturesque setting and superb food, Basil’s Restaurant is the perfect spot for a romantic evening for two. With live entertainment and bubbly upon arrival, be sure to make a reservation in advance to avoid missing out.
Saskia Fine Dining Restaurant
(Polokwane, Limpopo)
Price: R800 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Saskia’s romantic 6-course Valentine’s menu promises to surprise and delight you and your date this February, the 14th. Upon arrival, you’ll be handed a glass of bubbly before the feast begins and you’re whisked away by the menu to an enchanted forest, including a beetroot cured salmon amuse bouche, mushroom soup first course, and a duck medley followed by a palate cleanser. As for mains, you’ll have the choice between a duo of lamb (featuring roasted leg of lamb and a cutlet) or the pan-seared kingklip. To round off the feast, there’s red velvet cheesecake with torched fresh meringue and strawberries for dessert.
Pretoria
Clay Café Montana
(Roodeplaat, Pretoria)
Prices: R250 per person
Time: 18h00 – 21h00
Clay Café Montana invites you and your date to join the team for their Valentine’s Paint Night. From 18h00 to 21h00, enjoy an evening of great food and creative clay painting. Included in the price is a R100 voucher to spend on a pottery item of your choice, food for the evening and a complimentary drink! Book quickly, as spaces are filling up!
Create Wolwespruit
(Erasmuskloof, Pretoria)
Prices: R350 per person (Dinner only) | R100 – R600 (Ceramics)
Time:17h00 – 21h00
Mix things up this Valentine’s Day with a painting date night at Create Wolwespruit where you’ll create lasting memories and keepsakes to take home. Impress your date with your artistic skills while painting a ceramic piece before enjoying a 3-course set menu and a glass of bubbly.
Forti Grill & Bar
(Menlyn, Pretoria)
Price: R580 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
When: 13th & 14th February – 18h00
Spoil the love of your life with a Valentine’s Day dinner date at Forti Grill & Bar. As you arrive, you’ll be greeted with a peach bellini before taking a seat and enjoying a special 4-course menu. Nibble on parma ham and olive ciabatta for canapés followed by spaghetti, San Marzano tomatoes and burrata for starters. For mains, choose between tarragon chicken or flame-grilled fillet (there will be a vegetarian option available). As for dessert, end your evening off with a luscious chocolate semifreddo and a glass of Frangelico.
Goddess Café Southdowns
(Irene, Pretoria)
Price: R175 per person
Time: 18h00
Ladies, this one’s exclusively for you! Goddess Café in Southdowns is hosting a Valentine’s cake-tasting party. With 20 flavours of cake for the tasting, you and your girlfriends can indulge to your heart’s content. Enjoy the evening’s entertainment provided by the DJ, complemented by savoury charcuterie boards to nibble on in between cake tastings. So, gather up your gal pals, dress in all black, and join the Goddess team for a sweet and sugary evening!
PRIVA Pretoria
(Waterkloof Height, Pretoria)
Price: R1,400 per couple
Menu: See the full menu here
With beautiful views, live jazz and an intimate atmosphere, Priva is the perfect place to take your Valentine’s date. The chefs have prepared a 3-course set menu for two, featuring delights like seared salmon, raspberry sorbet with prosecco, and Priva’s signature beef fillet. You and your beloved can enjoy conversation and quality time while sipping on a glass of bubbly and listening to romantic music.
Mbombela
Hippo Hollow
(Hazyview, Mbombela)
Prices: R425 per person
Grab your sweetheart and book your Valentine’s dinner at Hippo Hollow Restaurant to enjoy a memorable evening with a 3-course meal looking out over the Sabie River down below. To start, there’s a platter to share, including slow-braised pork belly, salmon and mozzarella spring rolls and a caprese salad, then make your choice between four decadent main courses, including seafood, lamb, beef rump and chicken, followed by a sweet trio of desserts to share.
Gqeberha
Jazz Room at No.5 By Mantis
(Summerstrand, Gqeberha)
Time: 18h00 – 21h30
Menu: See the full menu here
An extra special 4-course Valentine’s dinner awaits you and your sweetheart at the Jazz Room at No.5 by Mantis. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by a selection of delicious dishes including an amuse bouche, love bombs, and a Caesar oyster salad. For starters, take your pick between mushroom and truffle arancini or Norwegian salmon mousse. Then choose between the fillet and prawn duo, duck breast, kingklip, or a mixed vegetable ratatouille. For dessert, nibble on a plate of mini kisses.
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