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Valentine's Day dinners in Joburg

Valentine’s Day Dining in Johannesburg 2025

If you’re scrambling to find a romantic spot to take your special someone for Valentine’s Day dining in Johannesburg this year, look no further than this roundup of all the best culinary offers in and around the city. Celebrate the weekend of 14 February by sharing a hearty meal with those closest to you, from lovers to friends. Or simply treat yourself.

The Terrace Ground The Venue

The Terrace at Ground the Venue

Lovebirds are welcome at The Terrace where the perfect Valentine’s Day meal awaits. Take in an evening of vintage glam, jazz and a delectable four-course menu with your special someone.

This fresh restaurant in Johannesburg is making a statement with its distinctive style and atmosphere that comes surrounded by sweeping natural scenery in the Muldersdrift surrounds. Don’t miss out on an evening of romance, elegance and unforgettable moments.

Cost: R950pp, includes a four-course dinner and a welcoming cocktail. Book online

When: Friday, 14 February 2025 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Where: Ground the Venue, Plot 19, Driefontein Rd, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg

Website: groundthevenue.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 063 296 2274

Find out more about The Terrace here

Alto 234 Valentine's Day dinners in Joburg

Alto234

Perched on the rooftop of The Leonardo in Sandton, Alto234 is the highest urban bar in Africa. With a 360-degree view of Johannesburg and its secret jungle, Joburg has never seemed so vast and breathtakingly picturesque.

The rooftop bar is serving up a three-course experience that can be booked for lunch, sundowners or dinner. The menu includes gourmet oysters on arrival and a mini taco with corn or salmon to start. For mains, choose between a comforting seafood pasta, lamb cutlet served with aubergine and potato au gratin, or a Mediterranean-inspired vegetable pasta. End off with the eatery’s playful take on Magnum ice cream and a cheese course.

Cost: R900pp, includes a three-course lunch or dinner. Book via email [email protected] or call 087 536 0000

When: Friday, 14 February from 12:30pm to 8pm
Where: 57th floor of The Leonardo, 75 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton

Website: alto234.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 087 536 0000

QLounge Valentine's Day dinners in Joburg

QLounge Wine Restaurant and Qsushi Bar Johannesburg

The glam interiors of ​​QLounge are always a good excuse to host your special occasion, and Valentine’s Day is no different. Executive Chef Brenden will prepare a 4-course menu of fine foods that can be paired with a premium wine selection from Quoin Rock wine farm. The evening starts with Quoin Rock Cap Classique, fresh oysters, and Mosbolletjie brioche.

Cost: R1100pp or R1500pp with wine pairing, including a four-course dinner. Book via email [email protected] or call 010 443 8649

When: Friday, 14 February from 7pm
Where: 199 Oxford Rd, Dunkeld, Randburg

Website: quoinrock.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 010 443 8649

Signature Restaurant Sandton

Signature Restaurant

If you’re after fine dining in Johannesburg with some ultra-luxurious food and an extra special touch, Signature Restaurant in Sandton is the place to be. Their experience for the Day of Love starts with a floral arrangement for your loved one and a four-course feast that ties together finely crafted cuisine, palate cleansers and a bottle of French champagne.

Cost: R3695pp, includes a four-course dinner, a bottle of French champagne per couple, and a floral arrangement for your partner. Book online, via email or by call 011 884 8888

When: Friday, 14 February 2025
Where: Shop U13, Morningside Shopping Centre, Rivonia Rd, Sandton, Johannesburg

Website: signaturerestaurant.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 884 8888

Maximillien

Maximillien at DaVinci Hotel

Maximillien is putting on a polished Sandton-style dinner with live entertainment for Valentine’s Day. Expect a chef’s kiss 6-course feast filled with charcoal rib-eye steak with inventive plating, lobster thermidor with beetroot tortellini, palate cleanser, dessert and a glass of bubbles on arrival.

Cost: R2150 per couple, including a 6-course dinner and welcoming drink. Book via email [email protected]

When: Friday, 14 February from 5pm
Where: DaVinci Hotel, 02 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton

Website: legacyhotels.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 292 7000

The Bull Run

The Bull Run

The Bull Run is going all out with a set menu served the entire Valentine’s Day Weekend. Treat your special someone to our exclusive Valentine’s Menus, a complimentary glass of Pongrácz, and take in a soulful live performance by singer-songwriter Tondi Rams at 7pm and 9pm. See the menu here.

Amp up the romance factor and book their Proposal Pod offer for an unforgettable moment, capture the moment at the couples’ Ride-or-Die Selfie Station, or lock lips at the Kissing Booth.

Cost: The Lover’s Long Haul – R920 per couple | Two Hearts, One Ride: R550 per couple. Book via email

When: Running from 14 to 16 February
Where: 20 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton

Website: legacyhotels.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 292 7000

Avianto

Avianto

Embrace the world of exceptional experiences at Avianto this festive season, synonymous with the luxury and refinement befitting an elite hotel. Let the Christmas vibes sparkle at this idyllic venue and savour the holiday taste with their sumptuous Christmas Lunch.

Relish in a 7-course plated meal that will tantalise your taste buds, with meals tailored to adults, children, vegetarians and vegans alike. The main adult meal’s seven courses include an appetiser, soup, a starter, a palate cleanser, a fish course, a meat course and dessert. In the vegetarian menu, the meat course is replaced with an open butternut ravioli meal.

Cost: R1150pp, including a five-course dinner | Book via Dineplan

When: Friday, 14 February from 6:30pm
Where: Avianto, R114 Driefontein Road, Muldersdrift

Website: avianto.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 668 3000

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank

Hyatt House Rosebank’s ‘Will you be our Valentine?’ Dinner

Woo your special someone with an intimate three-course dinner this Valentine’s Day at Hyatt House in Rosebank. Start the evening with your choice of tantalising appetiser with options including a crispy brie, chicken tikka or honey soy duck.

Then take in a hearty entrée of either balsamic and coriander fillet, Moroccan chicken, or kingklip linguine. For dessert, enjoy a graffiti platter for two with an assortment of chocolate and fruit-flavoured sweet delights.

Cost: R550pp. Book via email or by call

When: Friday, 14 February 2025
Where: Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank – 28 Tottenham Ave, Melrose, Johannesburg

Website: hyatt.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 010 476 1234

Brambles Restaurant

Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel and Spa

Celebrate love with an enchanting evening of romance, fine dining, and unforgettable moments. Brambles Restaurant’s Valentine’s dinner features a delectable 4-course menu, a welcome drink and a beautiful rose on arrival, a complimentary bottle of bubbly per couple, and a romantic sharing dessert to end on a sweet note.

Vegetarian options are included.

Cost: R1650pp, book online, via email or by call

When: Friday, 14 February 2025
Where: Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis, 1 Riviera Lane Featherbrooke Ext 8, Johannesburg

Website: vivarihotel.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 071 240 7443

Sec Restaurant

Sec Restaurant at Clico Boutique Hotel

Elevate your Valentine’s Day with an exquisite culinary experience at Sec Restaurant.

Begin the evening with cocktails and bubbly, served alongside delectable canapés and sushi. From there, embark on a gastronomic journey with a choice of three expertly curated tasting menus offering a delightful classic, pescatarian, or vegetarian meal option.

Enjoy dinner with the romantic sounds of the violinist and saxophonist playing in the background. And before you head out, grab a box of handmade Sec chocolates to enjoy at home.

Lovers can elevate their experience with Clico Boutique Hotel’s bespoke “Recreate Your First Date” experience. This is a personalised overnight experience featuring a private dining booth, custom-designed to recreate the setting of your first date and an evening’s stay at Clico’s beautifully appointed rooms, where a luxurious turndown service awaits, complete with bubbly and chocolates.

Cost: Classic Tasting Menu — R1300pp (R1700 with wine pairing) | Pescatarian Tasting Menu — R1350pp (R1750 with wine pairing) | Vegetarian Tasting Menu — R1150 per person (R1550 with wine pairing) | Book online or via email. Book the overnight experience by call.

When: Friday, 14 February 2025
Where: Sec Restaurant at Clico Boutique Hotel, 27 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg

Website: clico.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 252 3300

AURUM The Restaurant

AURUM Restaurant at The Leonardo

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love in all its forms with an experience designed to delight your senses at AURUM. Whether it’s romantic, enduring, or platonic, book your place and enjoy a glass of Moët and Chandon on arrival, a thoughtfully curated five-course set menu, and a mesmerising ballet performance featuring romance-inspired pieces.

Cost: R1100pp, includes a five-course dinner and a glass of Moët and Chandon. Book your spot by sending a WhatsApp to 076 471 1489

When: Friday, 14 February 2025
Where: AURUM, Level 7 at The Leonardo, 75 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton

Website: aurumrestaurant.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 076 471 1489

Indaba Hotel

Epsom Restaurant at Indaba Hotel

Indulge in an unforgettable evening of romance and exquisite flavours at Epsom Restaurant’s Stellenzicht Wine & Valentine’s Dinner Pairing. This special evening immerses each guest in a carefully curated three-course menu, expertly paired with Stellenzicht ‘s finest wines. Each dish has been designed to complement the unique profiles of the wines, ensuring a sensory journey that elevates your Valentine’s Day celebration.

In addition to the wine and food experience, expect welcome bubbly and canapés along with some live entertainment. Let the magic of Stellenzicht wines set the stage for a memorable evening with your loved one.

Cost: R1500 per couple, including a three-course dinner and welcoming drinks. Book online, via email or by call

When: Friday and Saturday, 14 and 15 February 2025 from 6pm
Where: Epsom Restaurant at Indaba Hotel, cnr Winnie Mandela Dr & Pieter Wenning Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg

Website: indabahotel.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 840 6658

Olives & Plates
Olives & Plates in Sandton

Olives & Plates

With five venues in Joburg, Olives & Plates is a hugely popular dining spot known for its blend of Mediterranean-inspired dishes and contemporary flair. Their Hyde Park and Ellipse at Waterfall City venues particularly boast a spectrum of pink hues from bold to sophisticated faint.

The menu caters to various dietary preferences with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Popular highlights include butternut and sage conchiglione, line fish grilled to perfection, and decadent desserts like their Lindt chocolate tart. Their offerings extend from breakfast to dinner, with a notable focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavours.​

Cost: R895pp, includes a three-course dinner and welcoming glass of bubbly. Book via email [email protected] or call 011 303 9282

When: Friday, 14 February from 6pm
Where: Hyde Park – Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre (inside Exclusive Books), Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Winnie Mandela Drive, Hyde Park | Eclipse at Waterfall City – Eclipse Residential Development, Karkloof Crescent, Waterfall City, Midrand

Website: olivesandplates.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 303 9282

La Boqueria

La Boqueria

In several Latin American countries, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by saying “Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad,” meaning “Happy Love and Friendship Day.”

La Boqueria loves this concept and have chosen to celebrate love a little differently this year. Instead, of the traditional Valentine’s Day, they celebrate Amor y Amistad as a celebration to be enjoyed amongst family, friends and other loved ones. Watch the space for details of the week-long celebration.

Cost: TBC. Book by telephone.

When: Thursday to Sunday, 13 to 16 February 2025
Where: La Boqueria Parktown North, 17 3rd Ave, Parktown North, Randburg

Website: laboqueria.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 076 997 3263

Kaylees Eatery

Kaylee’s Eatery

Kaylees Eatery sets the gold standard for elevating traditional French pâtisserie with a unique vegan twist. Drawing on her prestigious Le Cordon Bleu background and Superior Pâtisserie diploma, the chef brings a touch of France to South Africa.

This high tea in Johannesburg presents a meticulously curated selection of vegan pastries, each showcasing the refinement of gourmet indulgence. Book now for the upcoming Valentine’s high tea event scheduled for Saturday, 15 February.

Choose from three time slots and delight in a selection of finger sandwiches and an exquisite assortment of vegan pastry creations, all accompanied by a pot of your preferred steaming tea in a cosy, romantic setting to make your afternoon extra special. 

Cost: R395pp. Book online

When: Saturday, 15 February 2025 at 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Where: Kaylees Eatery, Wonderland Park, 147 North Reef Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg

Website: kaylees.co.za | Tel: 064 885 8107

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Hyatt House

Hyatt House Sandton’s ‘Taste the Movie’ Dinner

Hyatt House in Sandton is offering an immersive Valentine’s dining experience with their ‘Taste the Movie’ Dinner. On the menu are six courses inspired by the rom-com classic How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, which guests can watch as they enjoy their meal.

You’ll start with ‘Composure Magazine’, an edible magazine page from the publication that co-lead Andie (Hudson) works at in the film. There’s also ‘The First Date’, a prawn dish inspired by Andie’s moments of mischief, and ‘Benji’s Feast’, a hearty platter with ribs, baked bread and roasted potatoes that mirrors the romantic dinner Benji (McConaughey) uses to charm Andie.

Then there’s ‘No Pizza’, a cucumber and cheese baguette as refreshing and vibrant as Andie, ‘Benji I’m Thirsty’, a cola paired with popcorn representing Andie’s humorous attempts to disrupt Benji’s poker game in the movie, and ‘The Frosted party’, a decadent cupcake with frosting in celebration of the joyful and frosted conclusion of the film.

Cost: R1000pp. Book online, via email at or by call

When: Friday, 14 February 2025 from 6pm
Where: Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton – 25 Ann Cres, Simba, Sandton

Website: hyatt.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 010 601 1234

Indaba Hotel

Chiefs Boma Restaurant at Indaba Hotel

Experience a romantic and vibrant Valentine’s Day at Chiefs Boma African Dining Experience Restaurant. Delight in a specially curated buffet featuring authentic African flavours and festive dishes, all set in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re enjoying an intimate dinner or celebrating with loved ones, the evening promises a memorable culinary adventure, complete with live music, a welcome drink, dessert, sweet treats and a mystery prize for the best dressed couple.

Cost: R745 per couple. Book online, via email or by call

When: Friday, 14 February 2025 from 6pm
Where: Chief’s Boma Restaurant at Indaba Hotel, Corner of Winnie Mandela Dr and Pieter Wenning Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg

Website: indabahotel.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 840 6658

Pretoria
Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel

Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel

Kleinkaap’s lush forest escape in Centurion is the ultimate setting for a luxury, bespoke picnic with a romantic twist. This picnic experience is set in a beautifully shaded and tranquil forest. A three-course menu is on offer and can be complimented by a wine list inspired by Cape Winelands.

Cost: R812 for two, excluding drinks. Reservations are essential (at least 24 hours in advance). No walk-ins for picnics. Book via email [email protected] or call 082 883 3382

When: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 5:30pm. Last picnic slot is 3pm to 5:30pm
Where: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, 87 Jim Van Der Merwe St, Clubview, Centurion

Website: kleinkaap.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 883 3382

Ostra

Ostra Champagne and Oyster Bar

Chef Ockert Cornelis Brits at Ostra is plating up flavours from the coastline at their breezy space in Hazelwood with a 5-course menu for Valentine’s Day. Guests are greeted with a glass of Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel bubbly on arrival.  The restaurant uses only the freshest fruits of the sea our shores have to offer, with full traceability, for their dishes.

Cost: R650pp, including a five-course dinner and welcome drink. Book via email [email protected] or call 079 063 2433

When: Friday, 14 February from 6pm
Where: The Club, Pinaster ave &, Elandslaagte Rd, Hazelwood, Pretoria

Website: ostra.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 079 063 2433

Brasserie de Paris

Brasserie de Paris

Take in a memorable Valentine’s Dinner at Brasserie de Paris over Valentine’s Day weekend, where you will be treated to an exclusive five-course menu and refreshing beverage options.

For this special evening, there are three dining options. Option A which includes dinner and gratuity, Option B which includes dinner, gratuity, and a bottle of White Burgundy or Red Bordeaux, and Option C which includes dinner, gratuity, and a bottle of De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne.

Vegetarian and vegan options are also available when notified in advance. Be sure to mention any dietary requirements in the notes section when making your reservation.

Cost: Option A – R1850 per couple | Option B – R2350 per couple | Option C – R3000 per couple | Book online

When: Friday and Saturday, 14 and 15 February 2025 | Arrivals take place between 30-minute intervals from 5.30pm to 8pm
Where: Brasserie de Paris, 381 Aries St, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria

Website: labrasseriedp.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 012 460 3583

Terrace at Van Gaalen

Terrace at Van Gaalen

Terrace at Van Gaalen is setting up an outdoor dinner under the stars for an extra special Valentine’s Day in the serene Magaliesberg countryside. The evening begins with a romantic mood created by soft lighting and the gentle sounds of nature.

Indulge in a three-course menu that includes baked camembert or fresh oysters to start, grilled sole or stuffed chicken for mains, and a delectable chocolate mousse cake to end. This dining experience promises a perfect blend of refined dining and natural beauty of Skeerpoort.

Cost: R390pp for a 3-course dinner, R325pp for a 2-course dinner. Book via call or email

When: Friday, 14 February from 7pm
Where: Plot 260, Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort

Website: vangaalen.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 083 226 7834

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