There is no better way to kick off Loved Up Month than by sharing our favourite flirty restaurants that are pulling out all the stops to share the love this Valentine’s Day. If it’s a fine wine and dine, a beautiful baoger or a sunset sip that makes your heart flutter, these date ideas are perfect to eat your heart out.
The Inn and Wakefields
Tucked above Ainslie hot spot Edgars, you’ll find Wakefield’s Bar and Wine and The Inn, serving nothing but the very best for those who deserve nothing less. Valentine’s Day at The Inn promises an evening of romance with a deliciously curated set menu and paired wines. Flying solo this year? Round up the girls for Galentine’s day at Wakefield’s, the oh-so-chic and glamorous wine bar. The unbeatable combination of flowing champagne, cocktails and a delectable a la carte menu will have you forgetting about them in no time.
If it’s for a date or the gals, reserve your spot here.
The Marion
For an experience as sweet as your date, feel the love by the lake over lunch or high tea at The Marion. A passionately delicate affair of finely cut sandwiches, savoury pastries and delectable petit cakes by their award-winning pâtissier is bound to delight. Whether your special someone prefers sweet or savoury, a fabulously sumptuous and fit-for-the-queen moment awaits.
Make your mark and book here.
Braddon Merchant
Love is in the air, along with the mouth-watering aromas of the finest selection of food and wine at Braddon Merchant. Crafted to delight the senses and the food lovers, you’ll enjoy tasting, chatting and sharing 8 exclusive dishes with that special someone. Wine pairings and bottomless champagne packages are optional, but there is no better time than V-day to pull out all the stops.
Reserve your seat here.
SuperBao
Are they nonstop fussing over bao buns like us? It’s SuperBao Dickson’s time to shine. Super Bao are offering an un-baolivable set menu including spring rolls, pork belly skewers, sticky fried chicken, crispy tofu, desserts and you guessed it… baos! The delightful cocktail menu also throws a delightful Asian twist on the classics all for your eating and drinking pleasure.
You can book your spot here.
Contentious Character
Just 20 minutes out from the Canberra airport in Wamboin and engulfed by the rolling hills and distant views of the Snowy Mountains, Contentious Character is raising a toast to love in the vines this Valentine’s Day. Sneaking in a little bit early on Sunday the 12th of February, the vibrantly quirky winery is equipped with white linen tablecloths, live music, candles, flowers and an exclusive 4-course tasting menu so you can sip with your sweetie all night long.
This romantic mini-escape can be booked here.
Monster Kitchen and Bar
A veggi-licious love fest of flirty and flavoursome dishes is on the cards at Monster Kitchen and Bar, with a side of crafted bespoke cocktails and wines. As episode four of their Plant’d series ‘Summer of Love’, summer tomatoes are the star of the show… only to be outshone by your significant other of course. With a soulfully intoxicating ambience, stay a while and venture through their alluring cocktail list.
Book your spot here.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Looking to celebrate love in all its luxury? The Hyatt Hotel Canberra will greet you and your lover with a complimentary Valentine-special cocktail, aptly named the ‘Stolen Kiss’, followed by a romantic dinner at their Promenade Cafe, featuring a 5-course degustation meal beautifully crafted by Executive Chef, Shaji Veetil. Indulge in delicious savoury and sweets with fresh potato bread, garnished beetroot, ocean trout rillette, minted lemon lime float, burrata ravioli, rosemary and lemon myrtle crusted lamb rack, and a chocolate orange truffle. If you’re feeling like continuing the party upstairs, if you know what we mean… why not treat yourselves to one of their suites and enjoy a luxurious staycation at the hotel.
Seal the deal here.
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