Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, bringing with it the perfect excuse to dress up, raise a glass and settle in for a meal to remember.
Whether it’s a first date or a long-overdue night out with someone you love, restaurants across South Africa are going all out this year. Think romantic outdoor movie nights, indulgent five-course dinners set to the sound of live saxophone and plenty more. Dineplan has curated a standout selection of Valentine’s Day experiences in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, so finding the perfect place to book has never been simpler.
WESTERN CAPE
The President Hotel – Sea Point, Cape Town
Price: Open-air cinema experience: R895 per person | 3-course dinner: R645 per person
Time: From 18:00
Love is in the air at The President Hotel this Valentine’s Day. Start the evening with dinner at 18h00, then settle in for a screening of About Time at the open-air silent cinema at 20h30. The experience includes your movie ticket, headphones, a lounger, a multi-course Valentine’s dinner, a build-your-own dessert and movie snack box, plus a welcome drink. Upgrade for an extra R195 and enjoy premium seating with a bottle of mini bubbles. If you’re after something more intimate, book a table for two at Botany Café and enjoy a romantic 3-course Valentine’s date night dinner from 18h00.
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Postcard Café at Stark-Conde Wine Estate – Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Price: 2-course: R395 per person | 3-course: R465 per person
This Valentine’s Day Postcard Café at Stark-Conde Wine Estate is spoiling you and your date with a special set 2– or 3-course menu for lunch. Enjoy family style starters, mains with options of roast cauliflower, line fish or lamb and desserts of cheese plates, ice-cream or granadilla mousse cake.
GAUTENG
QLounge Wine Restaurant & Qsushi Bar Johannesburg – Randburg, Johannesburg
Price: QLounge: R1 250 per person | QSushi: R850 per person
Time: 18:00–21:00
Fall in love all over again at QLounge QLounge Wine Restaurant & Qsushi Bar this Feb 14th! Reserve a table for two at QLounge and enjoy a 5-course set menu accompanied by the live sounds of Savina Popov on the saxophone while toasting to each other with a complimentary glass of Quoin Rock MCC. Otherwise, book your seat at QSushi for a romantic sushi date night, made for sharing. While you linger on plates like tuna tataki, sip and cheers with a glass of MCC.
Kleinkaap Restaurant – Centurion, Gauteng
Price: R245 per person
Time: 06:30–10:30
Dates: 13–15 February
Join the team at Kleinkaap for a full Valentine’s breakfast buffet featuring: A generous continental spread with fresh seasonal fruit, buttery croissants, local cheeses, charcuterie, biltong, preserves, honey, and sweet or savoury granola with Greek yoghurt – or a chef’s hot breakfast, inspired by the Cape and freshly prepared. You can also opt for a hearty farm breakfast, complete with eggs, lightly smoked bacon, flame-grilled beef sausage, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, and toast. Coffee, tea, cappuccino, and a glass of fresh juice included.
DURBAN
The Sugar Club – Umhlanga, Durban
Price: R3 800 per couple
Time: 18:00–22:00
Set the mood with a reservation for two at The Sugar Club restaurant to enjoy their romantic 3-course dinner featuring options like chicken terrine, Norwegian salmon, and strawberries and cream, to name a few!
Tylers – Umdloti, Durban
Price: R2 200 per couple
Forget the flowers, lovers – book a table at Tylers and tuck into a menu of oysters and champagne, starters, mains, and dreamy desserts.