Flame-kissed degustations to vineyard picnics – where to wine, dine and unwind on the Gold Coast this Valentine’s Day
From five-star degustations and moonlit dinners by the poolside to vineyard picnics and bathhouse retreats, we’ve handpicked some of the most romantic and mouth-watering Valentine’s Day events happening across the Gold Coast on Friday February 14. All you have to do is grab your sweetheart or gather your best pals and get ready to celebrate love.
The Fireplace, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove
Treat your loved one to an exquisite five-course flame-kissed degustation at The Fireplace at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Curated by award-winning chef Randy Tablan, the exclusive Valentine’s Day menu features the finest local produce infused with the smoky flavours of the restaurant’s wood-fired oven. Start with Mumm champagne and fresh oysters, followed by smoked mozzarella, Hervey Bay scallops, and a main course of grilled wagyu beef and tender lamb shoulder. For dessert, enjoy a decadent raspberry-centered dark-chocolate marquis. Enhance the experience with a wine pairing for $85 per person, with vegetarian, vegan, and non-alcoholic options available. Secure your spot via the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort website.
The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
The Star Gold Coast is redefining Valentine’s Day and turning the entire month of February into a celebration of love. Elevated dining spot Nineteen at The Star will delight with an exquisite $160 set menu on Friday February 14, featuring show-stopping dishes like Bay lobster tortelloni with tomato and leek fondue and crustacean butter and Nineteen’s signature chocolate meringue pie with Pedro Ximenez ice-cream for dessert. Garden Kitchen & Bar is offering a deliciously decadent dessert special on Valentine’s Day – an irresistible dark chocolate and red-fruit fondant with berry sorbet and textures of berries. Plus, for the month of February, the bar will be shaking a special red-hued rhubarb margarita. Upstairs at Italian favourite Cucina Vivo, diners can enjoy a special $115 set menu throughout February, while diners on Valentine’s Day can indulge in the special Italian berry tiramisu. Those looking for love can ditch the apps and enjoy a glamorous night at the Gold & White Singles Party, held on Saturday February 22. For details and bookings for all venues, head to The Star Gold Coast website.
Sanctuary Cove
Sanctuary Cove is celebrating a whole month of love, and there are plenty of delicious moments on offer on Friday February 14. Experience the magic of love – Italian style – at Ioesco, with a three-course menu complete with a welcome cocktail and housemade macarons on departure. Taste buds will sizzle over at popular waterside dining spot Reds Bar & Kitchen, with an indulgent four-course dinner that includes a glass of Louis Bouillot on arrival as well as your choice of cocktail. Prefer lunch? Fiery chilli-kissed prawns and indulgent Sweet Sundae Waffles are just some of the Valentine’s specials on the menu at Australian-fusion cafe and bar Native Harvest. And if you’ve got the family in tow, Cove Tavern has you covered – all bookings on Valentine’s Day will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling, along with half-price kids meals from 5:00 pm. Head to the Sanctuary Cove website for Valentine’s Day bookings.
Capri on Via Roma
This Valentine’s Day, waterfront dining and retail destination Capri on Via Roma is transforming into the ultimate love hub. An indulgent three-course dinner with a side serve of sensational skyline views awaits at waterside iconic Edgewater Dining & Lounge Bar. Choose from mains like seared duck breast with Sichuan crumb, cherry marmalade and duck jus, before rounding out the night with a heavenly white chocolate and strawberry heart, iced in limoncello. Mexican dining spot Isla Cantina promises to shower you with love – and margaritas. If you’ve got eyes for jalapeno poppers, abodo tacos and street corn, then lock in the Isla Feast Menu at $49 per head and top it off with a serve of hot churros with ice-cream and dulce de leche. Known for its mouth-watering, artfully presented dishes, Valyn Thai will be serving up its full menu this Valentine’s Day. Dive in to mains like the fragrant red duck curry, crispy pork belly and whole barramundi, and finish with the deep-fried ice-cream wrapped in filo pastry. If a salami piccante pizza and pappardelle with eight-hour-slow-braised beef ragu is the way to your heart, secure a seat at Manolas Bros for an Italian-style date night. Meanwhile, those keen for something a little different can pack a picnic and spend the afternoon exploring the local waterways in an electric-powered GoBoat, located at the Capri on Via Roma marina.
Vikasati, Southport
If wining and dining isn’t your vibe, retreat to Vikasati and give the gift of relaxation and connection. Couples can recharge together in a rejuvenating bathhouse session for two for just $92, which includes a Finnish sauna, an invigorating ice bath, and calming hot-cold magnesium pools, all in a lush tropical setting in the heart of Southport. Whether you want to unwind in shared tranquility or take a quiet moment for reflection, Vikasati offers the perfect retreat for couples, singles and groups looking to hit reset and experience something extraordinary. Vikasati also offers Valentine’s Day gift cards, making it the perfect thoughtful gift for loved ones in need of a restorative self-care day. To book your bathhouse session or purchase a gift card, head to the Vikasati website.
Palm Court, The Langham, Gold Coast
Palm Court’s famous lavish Afternoon Tea will have a delicious Valentine’s Day twist, available from February 14–16. Couples, friends and Galentines alike can enjoy a sophisticated afternoon indulging in savoury bites like smoked Tasmanian salmon blinis, English cucumber sandwiches and San Danielle prosciutto tarts with green-pea mousse and quail egg. As for the sweets, the pastry team has perfected eye-catching creations like pink white-chocolate and calamansi cubes, strawberry, plum and rose-water custard tarts, and milk-chocolate and raspberry choux. The afternoon tea is $95 per person, with bookings available online.
Akoya, The Langham, Gold Coast
This Valentine’s Day, the Akoya team is treating couples for a delicious Discovery Dinner. The menu features small plates like fresh oysters with gazpacho dressing, avruga caviar and native herbs, and mains like the 300g wagyu rump cap MBS9+, with grilled king prawns and garlic-herb butter. To finish? Caramel chocolate mousse, black sesame praline, pink sable and raspberry sauce. The menu is priced at $110 per person, and bookings can be made here.
SkyPoint, Surfers Paradise
Elevate your Valentine’s Day (literally) and enjoy a romantic evening of fine dining and breathtaking 360-degree views of the Gold Coast at Skypoint. While the Gold Packages are sold out, the $140-per-person Silver Package includes entry to SkyPoint, a five-course degustation dinner, a three-hour beverage package and live entertainment. Jump to the website to book.
QT Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
There’s a whole lot of loving going on at QT Gold Coast this Valentine’s Day. Japanese hotspot Yamagen will fill your flute with Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne before rolling out an extravagant nine-course set menu for $295 per person. Couples can (over)indulge with a buffet feast at Bazaar Marketplace and be treated to a Love Potion cocktail on arrival for $135 per person. For something truly unique, the Twilight Feast Under the Stars invites couples to enjoy a decadent three-course dinner in a poolside cabana, with a glass of Moet on arrival, for $320 per couple. Stingray is hosting a Sip & Stain Workshop where couples can bedazzle their own wine glass and take part in a mixology masterclass, while enjoying a grazing platter and sparkling wine. To book your spot at one of QT’s loved-up events, head to the website.
Little Truffle, Mermaid Beach
The Mermaid Beach fine-dining spot is offering both lunch and dinner sittings this Valentine’s Day, with special set menus (four courses at lunch, five courses at dinner) served across both. The loved-up menus will feature Little Truffle signatures like heirloom beetroot and goats cheese salad, roasted wagyu eye fillet with foie gras and Bordelaise sauce, and an assiette of chocolate and strawberry desserts to share. Jump to the website to book.
Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach
Settle in for a feast of fresh sashimi, sushi and grilled delights at bustling Japanese dining spot Etsu. On Friday February 14, couples are being treated to a special six-course set menu with champagne on arrival. Seats are $169 per person, with bookings available through the website.
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
Lovebirds can escape the city this Valentine’s Day weekend (Feb 14–16) and flock to the hinterland to indulge in a romantic experience at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. Pre-order the Valentine’s Romance Basket ($150) and enjoy a sumptuous spread of Scenic Rim fare, including Tommerups Dairy Farm cheese and wood-smoked ham, quiches made with local mushrooms and Towri sheep’s cheese, fresh fruit, sweets and a bottle of O’Reilly’s own sparkling. Bookings are essential via the O’Reilly’s website.
Paradise Country, Oxenford
Looking to woo your boo with something truly unique? Book in for the Love on the Wild Side encounter at Paradise Country and dine with cuddly koalas. For one weekend only (Saturday February 15 and Sunday February 16), couples can enjoy a buffet breakfast at Farmhouse Restaurant and be joined by a resident koala. The package includes a souvenir photo of your morning and an educational talk by the wildlife team. Bookings can be made via the website.
Citrique, JW Marriott Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
Citrique is getting in early, celebrating Valentine’s Day on Thursday February 13 with a five-course degustation dinner. Curated by chef Paul Smart, the fine feast features dishes like slow-roasted duck, pistachio-crusted wagyu sirloin and a decadent rose-shaped dessert to finish. Seats are $129 per guests, and bookings can be made online.