Regardless of your love language, everyone’s gotta eat and everyone loves to go out to do just that! Especially on the international day of love, like Valentine’s Day this 14 February 2023.
Here are a few places around Sydney and Melbourne we found that are putting on quality Valentine’s Day spreads for lovers of all kinds.
Valentine’s Day in Sydney
Aria
They’re hosting a six-course tasting menu experience and it doesn’t get any more lavish than this. Sip on champagne and watch the sunset over Sydney Harbour, while enjoying a decadent six-course Valentine’s Day Tasting at Aria. Get it for $325pp, which includes a 6-course tasting menu + champagne on arrival.
Chiswick
They’re offering a Valentine’s Day shared menu for you to celebrate love with a romantic planted-to-plated dinner prepared by head chef Taylor Cullen and team. Get it for $160pp which includes a shared menu + champagne on arrival.
Frenchies Bistro and Brewery
Located in The Cannery, Rosebery, while usually closed on Tuesdays, will be opening its doors for the occasion… Because does anyone do romance better, than the French? The team has curated a four-course degustation style menu for the evening, which features dishes including tender leek tarte fine, hand rolled scampi ravioli, wagyu beef, which will be slow cooked over kombu seaweed and accompanied by turnip, peach rose and ginger jus, and much more. Book now
North Bondi Fish
Score an A La Carte lunch & set menu dinner for you and the lover. Share a magical moment by the seaside with an a la carte lunch of seafood specials, and set menu dinner highlighting NBF classics. Get it for $130pp, with an ala carte lunch & set menu dinner + glass of Veuve on arrival.
Chophouse
Treat your special someone to a beautiful dinner of an A La Carte lunch and 4-course shared menu. You’ll get a specially curated set menu and drink on arrival for $160pp.
Valentine’s Day in Melbourne
Mortimer’s at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
Located by the hotel’s impressive atrium, Mortimer’s offers an intimate space and inviting leather lounges from where you can indulge in a drink or two from the extensive offerings. Tiny Bear Distillery has collaborated with Mortimer’s to offer a bespoke house pour alongside other gins, spirits, cocktails and wines. Get the experience by booking through the hotel. Make a booking at the site.
They’re also offering a ‘Time for Love’ package for this Valentine’s Day! It includes accommodation, breakfast in room, a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine (75cl), a romantic gift (flowers, chocolates or other romantic amenity) in room upon arrival and guaranteed late check-out until 2pm. Romantic! See more at the website.
Imperial South Yarra
At 522 Chapel Street, South Yarra, you’ll enjoy a Valentine’s Package available from 4pm at just $39pp. Expect a cocktail on arrival, charcuterie board to share, choice of 2 entrée plates to share and if you’re in the mood for a laugh, Valentine’s Day trivia from 7.30pm. Make a booking
State of Grace
For champagne and modern Australian dining, head to State of Grace at 27 King Street, Melbourne. You’ll get three course shared style modern Australian menu with a touch of European flare, a glass of champagne on arrival and bookings from 5pm for $100pp. Get onto it
Oche Melbourne
Grab your loved one or crush and dart into the kissing Oche booth to master your throw and show how hearts can really be broken… Home to over 22 state-of-the-art, semi-private dart booths, guests can really settle into the evening and build their darting skills (and flirting) while having a dedicated Oche host guide you through your evening. Indulge in tastebud-tempting cocktails and share plates and receive a free dessert for you and your guest to really add the cherry on top to your evening. Make a booking