Vikasati, Red Hill
This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolates and flowers and give the gift of relaxation and connection with a one-of-a-kind experience at Vikasati. Tucked away in a beautiful tropical haven in Red Hill, couples can escape the daily grind and dive into a rejuvenating bathhouse session for two, designed to leave you both feeling completely revitalized and re-energized. Looking for a fun and thoughtful gift? At just $46 for a single session, Vikasati’s gift vouchers make the perfect present. Purchase online or swing by Vikasati Red Hill to pick up a beautifully wrapped gift card ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island
From five-star feasts to laid-back eats and relaxing retreats, Sanctuary Cove is ready to fill your Valentine’s Day with romance, delicious moments and memories to treasure. Experience the magic of love – Italian style – with an intimate dinner at Ioesco, or spice it up with a sizzling Valentine’s Day dinner at Red’s Kitchen & Bar. Craving something a little different? Head to Australian-fusion cafe and bar Native Harvest and treat yourselves to special Valentine’s Day dishes like the fiery chilli-kissed prawns followed by the indulgent Sweet Sundae Waffles. Head to Cove Tavern on Friday February 14 and you’ll receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with your cozy dinner. Couples can dine and unwind with a one-night stay for two at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort and relax and unwind with the ‘Ultimate Couples Escape’ treatment at Vault Skin Lab, or book in for the ELITE LOVE Couples Pamper Package at Elite Skin, which includes Prosecco and strawberries. Feel your stress melt away with a calming Couples Head Spa Package at Jala Head Spa, and double the love with a buy-one-get-one-free deal at Luxbodi. 

Aloria, Brisbane City
Take your Valentine’s Day sky high with a romantic meal for two in the superb surrounds of Queen’s Wharf towering Sky Deck. Appreciate the sunset from an unbeatable perspective at Aloria. This grand yet welcoming restaurant combines the charms of classic European elegance and unique Australian character with its elevated cuisine. You can partake in some of Queensland’s best dry-aged beef and oceanic offerings dining off the a la carte menu, or purchase the Seafood Platter for Two and receive a bountiful feast for $150, including two complimentary glasses of champagne for you to toast your good fortune in love. Book a spot now.

Sokyo, Brisbane City
Whether it’s date night or girls night, make for an evening of sensorial sophistication at The Star’s cutting-edge Japanese restaurant Sokyo. Indulge in the a la carte menu’s array of tempting snacks, tempura dishes and lengthy list of signature nigiri and sushi rolls, or treat yourself, and your Valentine, to the height of executive head chef Alex Yu’s culinary creativity with the Lux Sashimi Platter. Known as the ‘sashimi florist’, Alec is renowned far and wide for his sashimi platters – lavishly adorned centrepieces that are assembled using a mix of precise technical skill and creative artistry. Featuring toro, tuna, salmon, kingfish, snapper, scallop and oyster, the $200 platter comes with two glasses of champagne as part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations. Score a spot here. 

Rydges South Bank, South Brisbane
Ignite the flames of passion with Bacchus Restaurant’s Valentine’s Tasting Menu. Chef de cuisine Marco Sfamurri has crafted a dining experience filled with aphrodisiac-inspired dishes from freshly shucked oysters with raspberry vinaigrette and pickled radish to tagliolini with spicy lobster bisque and crab, and lamb saddle sprinkled with pomegranate. Known for delicately constructed, work-of-art desserts, this year Bacchus unveils the Bacchus’ Popsicle, a mixed berry, pink peppercorn and rose-infused dream to cap off your mouth-watering meal. Reserve the session that best suits your Valentine’s schemes and maybe even up the romantic ante by partaking in Rydge’s Month of Love accommodation package.

Brisbane Quarter, Brisbane City
Craving a truly indulgent evening this Valentine’s Day? Brisbane Quarter has all the ingredients for a magical and mouth-watering night, with a series of stellar dining options, exclusive Valentine’s menus and sensational Brisbane River views that will sweep you off your feet. Enjoy a lavish six-course Valentine’s Day set menu at contemporary Chinese dining spot Brisbane Phoenix, or an Italian feast for two at Persone. Gear up for a feast and dive right into Phat Boy’s famed Boat Banquet. The Lex is pulling out all the stops with a glass of chilled Veuve Clicquot and three-courses of fine fare, while four courses of Japanese eating awaits lovers dining at Tenya. Take the indulgence one step further this Valentine’s Day and add on a luxurious spa experience at AWAY Spa.

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Gerard’s, Fortitude Valley
Keep it cool this Valentine’s Day with James Street’s modern Middle Eastern Hot Spot Gerard’s. As part of its Valentine’s Day celebrations lovers can enjoy a carefully curated Middle Eastern-inspired banquet including such gems as Sydney rock oyster, kingfish crudo with pomegranate and buffalo curd, bangalow pork rack with sauce jallab and Levantine pavlova with mahalabia and stone fruit. You and your boo can choose a special cocktail to start from The Delightful Turk, Cherry Spritz and Le Van Tine. Bookings are available from 5:00 pm for 4130 per person. Get in now. 

Essa Restaurant, Fortitude Valley
Make it a date night to remember at Essa Restaurant. This Valentine’s Day Essa will be offering its usual progressive and prestigious harvest-driven dishes plus some extras available just for the day (sneak peak: these include champagne and caviar, crab beignets and chocolate souffles). The intimate industrial interior is filling up fast though, so make sure to grab a booking while you can. 

Iris Rooftop, Fortitude Valley
For a relaxed yet sophisticated celebration, Iris Rooftop is the perfect Valentine’s destination. Perched at Hotel X in The Valley, Iris Rooftop offers stunning city views and an unforgettable dining experience this V-Day. Treat your special someone to the Sky High Love Banquet, a $125 per person share-style feast, crafted for a romantic evening to remember. Featuring a Fraser Isle spanner crab bruschetta and free range porchetta with apple cider braised greens, this banquet is sure to impress. Especially when you add a specially crafted Te Amo cocktail or two. Exclusively available for the occasion, this refreshingly romantic drink features tequila, lychee, rose and lime. See what Iris has to offer here.

The Green, Fortitude Valley
Yalla! Modern Middle Eastern eatery The Green is inviting you to come for dinner, habibi, this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re celebrating love or friendship The Green has the perfect plates for your party at its Valentine’s Day Dark Green Dinner. Eat off the al la carte menu or grub down with the Gathering menu ($55 per person) with batata harra, charcoal Hawaij chick and The Green Fattoush. Or, for $75 per person spring for the Feasts Of Feasts and enjoy babaganoush, 12-hour cooked lamb shoulder and Dubai chocolate tart, amongst other delicious dishes. Book a table here.

Bisou Bisou, Fortitude Valley
Immerse yourself in romance and indulgence at Bisou Bisou, where French dining is the aim of the game. The exclusive L’amour menu offers a choice menu, featuring a selection of signature French dishes designed for sharing, such include rotisserie roasted spiced honey duck with madeira jus and a Parisian gnocchi with charred ratatouille and confit tomatoes. To elevate the experience, Bisou Bisou is  offering a curated selection of Champagne, fine French wines and specialty cocktails, perfect for toasting to love. Transport you and your boo straight to the heart of France, by booking a table now. 

Tillerman, Brisbane City
Love is in the air—and certainly on the plates—at Tillerman this Valentine’s Day. Take in the romantic riverside ambiance of the restaurant with an unforgettable evening that’s sure to have your significant other swooning. Indulge in a specially curated seafood menu featuring exquisite dishes crafted with love like freshly shucked oysters, seared Kingfish crepe, NQ Tropical Painted lobster and strawberry panna cotta. Cheers to your love and your lovely meal with a perfectly paired glass of vino. Score a seat here. 

Donna Chang, Brisbane City
Ignite the romance  this Valentine’s with a lavish culinary experience at Donna Chang. Indulge in a decadent feasting banquet for $138 per person, featuring a curated selection of dishes designed to be savoured and shared including beef and mandarin puffs and moreton bay bug dumplings. Elevate your evening with the exclusive Champagne menu, offering premium bubbles to toast to your love. Complement the feast with a Valentine’s-themed cocktail – The Blushing Pearl (a lychee flavoured bubble tea), crafted to enhance your celebration. Get a reservation here.

Boom Boom Room, Brisbane City
Escape to the moody ambiance of Boom Boom Room this Valentine’s Day for an unforgettable evening of indulgence and romance. Experience a perfect pairing of flavour and atmosphere with the $125 per person Valentine’s Day Banquet, featuring an artfully curated selection of Japanese-inspired dishes designed for sharing including swordfish with saikyo miso, red ginger and flying fish roe and passionfruit mochi for dessert. Enhance your evening with a glass of  whiskey, sake, or a gin-based peach, yuzu and sakura Valentine’s-themed cocktail named Blossoming Love. Book a night to remember now.

BŌS Brisbane, Brisbane City
Settle in for a plush and sophisticated even at premium beef purveyors BŌS. Guests can expect a luxurious Valentine’s Day experience featuring a cocktail on arrival and a decadent dinner, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Story Bridge. Share entrees such as steak tartare, Fremantle octopus and Hokkaido scallop ceviche. Choose a main from options including duck leg confit, saffron risotto and tenderloin or Wagyu sirloin in red wine jus. Of course you must split a dessert – perhaps the cognac creme brulee or the Peach Melba granita? All this for $135 per person, or you can opt for some cheeky add-on indulgences like a  20gm tin of caviar and blinis for $120, or a Belvedere vodka and caviar shot at $25 each. Book here. 

Blackbird, Brisbane City
This Valentine’s Day, Blackbird invites you to an evening of romance, fine dining, and river views. Choose between two distinct dining experiences, each designed to create an unforgettable celebration of love. The Blackbird’s Riverview Room offers a decadent three-course set menu paired with live entertainment to set the mood. Highlights include macadamia-crusted quail with celeriac remoulade and grilled Coral Coast barramundi. Blackbird’s Main Dining Room is serving a luxurious three-course choice menu, allowing you to tailor your dining experience to your taste with dishes like black angus tenderloin with potato and thyme gratin and a wood grilled swordfish with seaweed tartare and grilled broccolini. Enhance your evening with the champagne upgrade or indulge in aValentine’s-themed cocktail – the Garden of Love Margarita. Choose your evening here.

Libertine, Brisbane City
Say je t’aime to your l’amour with a feast at Libertine this Valentine’s Day. Treat your other half to an evening of French-Vietnamese decadence, with a sumptuous seven-course feast filled with exquisite dishes, fine wines and an enchanting atmosphere of glamour and romance. For $95 per person, you can dine on ‘Xiu Mai’ lamb meatballs, oven-roasted truffle chicken, beef short-rib and Vietnamese garlic noodles, and dark chocolate fondant, amongst other delicious dishes. Seats are limited, so book your table now to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Byblós Brisbane, Hamilton
With its lively atmosphere and stunning riverside views, Byblós offers vibrant Lebanese flavours to add to your Valentine’s Day. Indulge in a $105 per person three-course sharing menu, crafted to bring you and your squeeze closer together with every bite. Designed for sharing, the menu features the finest of Lebanese-inspired dishes – think baba ganoush, tabouleeh and roasted chicken with muhammara, pickled onion and pistachios and an optional oyster upgrade with pomegranate gel. Wash it all down with an exclusive Valentine’s-themed cocktail – the Lovers Lemonada with Belvedere vodka, lemon sorbet, arak, prosecco, mint and rose. Book a table here.

Lúc Lắc, Brisbane City
Indochine-inspired restaurant and bar, Luc Lac is putting forth its most  festive, flavourful dining this Valentine’s Day. You can choose from the Classic Banquet featuring famous grilled beef lá lốt or Premium Banquets with  roasted red duck curry with lychee for a celebration of vibrant Southeast Asian flavours. Finish your feast with a special themed raspberry madeleine with Vietnamese chocolate and dulche de leche and a special  Lucky in Love cocktail,  featuring Brookies kumquat gin, lychee & longan punch, yuzushu, hibiscus and lemon.  Square away a seat for you and yours now.