Valentine’s Day 2025: Where to Celebrate in Cape Town

Valentines Day Hazendal Wine Estate

Say “I Love You” in style.

There are so many tantalising ways to celebrate the Day of Love – from fabulous meals to one-off experiences in super-romantic settings. Whether you’re celebrating a new romance, a time-tested love, or simply enjoying the beauty of the Cape with your friends and loved ones, here’s a list (in alphabetical order) of memorable things to do on 14 February. Make your plans now.

Adara: A culinary journey

Valentines Day Adara

Picture the scene: dining alfresco on a glorious Valentine’s evening, on a tranquil terrace surrounded by flower-filled gardens, oak trees, emerald lawns, vineyards and mountains. And live violin music adding another strand of romance to the ambience. Adara is still something of a secret, but it won’t be for long… especially now chef Edgar Osojnik (of Buitenverwachting fame) has taken over the kitchen. The 300-year-old Cape Dutch wine estate (freshly restored to its original magnificence), is a beautiful setting for a five-course dinner of elegant but relaxed fine-dining. From the divinely refreshing watermelon gazpacho with torched chevin, to sumptuous seared tuna and supremely tender red-wine poached beef fillet, not to mention a pretty-in-pink raspberry soufflé with chocolate and crocante, it’ll be a feast to remember.
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Good to know You can choose to start the evening with a wine-tasting of Adara wines for an additional R35 per person.
Cost R950 per person
Time 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm (seatings)
Contact 064 843 5194
Where to find it Adara Palmiet Valley Estate, Sonstraal Road, Paarl
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Alto: Sunset Rouge dinner and music evening

Valentines Day Alto

Set in the heart of red-wine country (in Stellenbosch’s Golden Triangle), Alto is known for its stunning vineyard views, Sunset Rouge music nights, and hearty bistro flavours to match its award-winning wines. For Valentine’s Day, chef Matthew Delponte has created a voluptuous Mediterranean-inspired five-course menu, that goes from an appetiser of smoked mozzarella roosterbrood, through starters of baked camembert or venison tartare; mains of lamb rack, grilled kingklip or sundried tomato risotto, all the way to a grand finale of vanilla pod crème brûlée or dark chocolate torte with textures of berries. Choose between a bottle of Alto Rouge 2022 or Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2024 to accompany the sunset feast as you are serenaded by live music from Ethan Florus.
Cost R950 per couple (includes bottle of wine)
When 14 February 2025
Time 5pm – 9pm
Contact 021 881 3884, info@altowines.co.za
Where to find it Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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Asoka: An evening of magic

Valentines Day Asoka

This vibrant bar-lounge-restaurant is magical on any night, with its indoor fairy-lit olive tree, glowing candles and lanterns, oh-so-cool soundtrack and Asian-flecked sharing-plate menu. On Valentine’s night, Asoka is dressing up for the occasion and treating guests to a moodily romantic love-fest. Chef Johan Van Schalkwyk has curated a five-course sharing menu to feast on (tom yum kingklip, truffle teriyaki beef, tuna tacos, Korean fried chicken, oysters and more). The soundtrack comes courtesy of  acoustic duo Mr Keys & the Funky Munks, visual artist ParolaBianca and resident deep-house DJ.
Good to know There’s an alternative plant-based five-course menu.
There’s also an early seating three-course menu available.
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Cost
R795 per person (5 courses) + 12.5% service charge
R495 (3 courses)
Time
5 courses: 8pm – late
3 courses:
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Contact
021 422 0909, info@asoka.za.com
Where to find it
68 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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The Blue Room: A jazzy affair

Valentines Day The Blue Room

There’s a special three-course menu (plus canapés) for Valentine’s Day at The Blue Room, where Craig Lucas kicks off his Identity Crisis Tour with a one-night-only, jazz-inspired performance. Expect reimagined favourites like “Smother”, “Hearts Exposed”, and “Falling in Love”, alongside the debut of his bold new single “Fuck Boy”. This isn’t just about romance – Craig’s show celebrates love in all its forms: raw, real and unapologetic. The menu is fresh from the Grub & Vine kitchen upstairs, with highlights such as linefish with seafood cassoulet, seared tuna with confit watermelon, and roast duck with beetroot.
Cost R1 495 per person (bubbly, canapés + 3-course dinner)
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm – 10pm
Contact 021 216 0035, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Where to find it The Blue Room, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Boma on Bree: Set the night alight

Valentines Day Boma On Bree

This hotspot’s cool boma-bar vibe is inspired by deserts and big skies, from the Karoo to the Kalahari, with fun touches like flamingos and cacti. The food reflects the South African love of cooking on coals: think jaffles, corn ribs, peri-peri chicken, rib-eye steak, Oom Eddie’s skaap ribs, charred veg – reimagined as sharing plates. On Valentine’s night, after a welcome cocktail, pick two courses from the set menu, with a complimentary rooibos malva pudding to share, then head downstairs to the tropical Tiki Tomb cocktail bar where there’ll be a DJ from 10pm.
Cost R295 per person (2 courses + complimentary cocktail + dessert)
When 14 February 2025
Time 5pm – 11pm
Contact boma@thefirmct.co.za
Where to find it 107 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Bombay Brasserie: Spice-flecked seduction

Valentines Day Bombay Brasserie

A spice-flecked ode to romance, Taj Cape Town’s Bombay Brasserie whisks you away on a culinary odyssey to India. The warm ambience of gleaming brass, rich peacock colours, glittering chandeliers and flickering candlelight exudes an aura of exotic romance and the fragrant dining extravaganza is guaranteed to set all your senses alight. For Valentine’s Day the chefs have curated a seductive seven-course culinary journey that weaves through an amuse bouche of Knysna oyster chaat, delightful dishes such as murgh nawabi (saffron-scented chicken from the clay oven), to butter lamb chops (Tandoori braised to tenderness), Goan lobster balchao (crayfish spiced with tamarind and coconut vinegar) and a symphony of rich flavours in butter chicken, Shahi lamb korma sheermal and spiced naan breads.
Good to know Also at the Taj, Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill is hosting a globe-trotting Valentine’s Day buffet feast, where there’s something for everyone to love: succulent carvery beef and grilled seafood, antipasti and salads, sushi and dim sum, a curry buffet, and a cornucopia of decadent desserts.
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Cost R995 per person
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm – close
Contact 021 819 2000, restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com
Where to find it 1 Wale Street, corner of St Georges Mall, Cape Town
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Cape Grace: Marina views + sumptuous spoils

Valentines Day Cape Grace

Glamorous yachts, sunshine sparkling off the water of the marina, with Table Mountain framing it all… The views from Cape Grace at the V&A Waterfront are pretty special, and for Valentine’s Day there’s even more to set the mood. Live entertainment at Heirloom (the signature restaurant) serenades a splendid dinner affair that starts with oysters, bubbles and canapés, sails through three savoury courses (think lobster tail with pickled fennel, and beef chateaubriand) and finishes with a flourish of white-chocolate cheesecake with raspberry sorbet. Or embark on their elegant afternoon tea of sumptuous savouries, superb patisserie and a selection of beautiful loose-leaf tea blends for an all-out spoil over which to linger all afternoon.
Cost Heirloom: R1 500 per person
Afternoon tea: R850 per person, or R950 with glass of cap classique
When Heirloom: 14 February 2025
Afternoon tea: 14 – 16 February 2025
Time Heirloom: 6.30pm – 8.30pm (seatings)
Afternoon tea: 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm (seatings)
Contact 021 410 7000
Where to find it Cape Grace, West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Book Heirloom
Book Afternoon Tea

Cavalli: Flirty finesse

Valentines Day Cavalli

Set against the backdrop of a sparkling dam and the majestic Stellenbosch mountains, this contemporary wine estate offers the perfect setting for a Valentine’s Day rendezvous. With striking modern architecture and beautifully landscaped, sculpture-adorned gardens, it’s a destination designed for romance. Chef Lucas Carstens is cooking up an extra-special five-course set menu for dinner with his signature focus on seasonal produce from the estate gardens, foraged ingredients, modern techniques and layers of fresh flavours: think tomato, nectarine and soutslaai; yellowtail pastrami with padron pepper; wagyu with nduja and fired rapini and more.
Good to know At lunch the normal chef set menu is available. Or treat your special person to a picnic, an oyster-and-wine pairing, a sorbet lolly-and-wine pairing, or a wine-tasting on the terrace.
Cost R1 200 per person (5-course dinner)
A 50% deposit is required to secure booking.
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm – 8pm (seatings)
Contact 021 855 3218, restaurant@cavalliestate.com
Where to find it Cavalli Estate, R44 (Strand Road), Somerset West
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The Cellars-Hohenort: Dinner à deux

Valentines Day The Cellars Hohenort

Deep in the heart of Constantia, overlooking award-winning gardens, and with Table Mountain in the background, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel is steeped in historic charm and five-star elegance.
On Valentine’s evening the Greenhouse restaurant glows with candlelight, and the chefs have dialled up the romance on an elegant four-course dinner menu. Savour caramelised miso cheesecake with salted chili lime mango; poached prawn gunkan (a boat-shaped form of sushi) or a Saldanha oyster crème brûlée with watermelon salsa; black cherry-stuffed chicken or a dry-aged beef sirloin with pommes dauphine. Strawberry and matcha opera cake or dark chocolate torte with coffee coconut frangipane are the sweet finale… order one of each and share in the spirit of the day.
Good to know There is an alternative vegetarian menu too.
Cost R895 per person
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm – 9.30pm
Contact functions@cellars-hohenort.co.za
Where to find it 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town
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Culture Wine Bar: Valentine’s + Galentine’s tastings

Valentines Day Culture Wine Bar

You don’t have to be a couple to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a celebratory wine affair. Taste four exquisite wines paired with four canapés and enjoy live music on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to set the mood. Whether it’s date night or a fun outing with friends, drink a toast to love, wine and unforgettable moments! And on Saturday it’s Galentine’s! Gather your besties and gal pals and say cheers to friendship as Culture Wine Bar is the place to raise a glass to sisterhood again this year. Sommelier Luyolo Mtiyane has picked eight of her favourite wines for a special tasting paired with canapés for a night full of laughter and loads of fun.
Cost Valentine’s: R795 per couple (4 wines + canapés)
Galantine’s: R395 per person (8 wines + canapés)
When Valentine’s: 12 – 14 February 2025
Galentine’s: 15 February 2025
Time From 6pm
Contact 021 216 0035, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Where to find it Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa: Serene couples retreat

Valentines Day Erinvale

A beautifully peaceful escape in this tucked-away corner of the Helderberg, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa shares its history with that of neighbouring Vergelegen, Lourensford and Morgenster wine estates, and the same magnificent views of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland Mountains.  A luxurious setting with a timeless, away-from-it-all atmosphere, Erinvale is offering a special two-night couples’ package for the whole of February, an opportunity to fall in love all over again with a romantic turn-down, a bottle of cap classique and a wine-tasting experience. And for Valentine’s Day itself, there’s a special seven-course fine-dining menu at Stefan’s serenaded by violin melodies.
Good to know Add on a Couples Renew Journey and save 10% on the indulgent spa experience.
Cost R5 500 per couple per night
Dinner at Stefan’s: R960 per person; R1 460 per person (with wine pairing)
When 1 – 28 February 2025 (Serene Couples Retreat)
Dinner at Stefan’s: 14 February 2025 (book within 24 hours)
Contact 021 847 1160, hotel@erinvale.co.za
Where to find it 1 Erinvale Avenue, Somerset West
Enquire for Couples’ Package
Book Stefan’s

Grub & Vine: Refined romance

Valentines Day Grub & Vine

The name, simply put, refers to chef Matt Manning’s twin passions of “good, honest cooking” and “excellent wine”. But his bistro cuisine is anything but simple… It’s beautifully prepared, elegantly plated and downright delicious. For a perfect night of wining and dining, you’re in the right place. Fortunately, there are two Grub & Vines – one in the heart of the city in a heritage building, and one in the Constantia wine valley (a glass-walled space within an art museum). For Valentine’s Week at Grub & Vine Bree, diners delight in a five-course tasting menu with welcome drink and canapés. At Grub & Vine Norval choose between the menu du jour (two or three courses) or tasting menu (five courses), all with canapés and a welcome drink. The latter also comes with an optional wine pairing for every course.
Good to know At Grub & Vine Norval there’s also a picnic option to enjoy alfresco in the Norval Sculpture Garden entertained by live music.
Cost Grub & Vine Bree: R1 695 per person (5 courses + canapés)
Grub & Vine Norval: R650 per person (2-course menu du jour with canapés)
R795 per person (3-course menu du jour with canapés)
R1 165 per person (5-course tasting menu with canapés)
R1 250 per couple (picnic basket, bubbly + museum entrance)
When Dinner: 14 – 15 February 2025
Picnic: 14 – 16 February 2025
Time G&V Bree: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
G&V Norval: 12pm – 9pm
Contact 021 216 0035 (G&V Bree), 021 216 0021 (G&V Norval), hello@grubandvine.co.za
Where to find it 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai
Book Bree Street
Book Norval Foundation

Hazendal: Picnic under the stars

Valentines Day Hazendal

Against the scenic backdrop of the Bottelary Hills and the estate’s historic manor house, Hazendal’s lawns make a picture-perfect setting for a Valentine’s picnic. As the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle, live music and a gourmet picnic set the mood for relaxed romance, starting with cap classique cocktails for two. Executive chef Michelle Theron sets the bar high with a basket crammed with treats such as cranberry and thyme challah, pulled beef empanada, cutter curry chicken thighs, roast sweet potato salad, rose geranium malva and much more. If you want to start the evening with a friendly challenge, opt for a lively round of putt-putt before you unfurl your picnic blanket under the stars.
Good to know Not in picnic mode? A fine dining dinner for two at The Restaurant to the notes of live piano music celebrates Valentine’s Day in sophisticated style.
Cost R1 850 (picnic for two)
R1 950 (putt-putt + picnic for two)
R1 350 per person (dinner at The Restaurant)
Contact 021 205 5620, bookings@hazendal.co.za
Where to find it Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
Book Picnic for Two
Enquire for Putt-Putt + Picnic
Book The Restaurant

Kloof Street House: A sparkling soirée

Valentines Day Kloof Street House

Love is all around at this gorgeous Victorian-era house restaurant. With its atmospheric garden-courtyard seating (think twinkling fairylights and velvet cushions) and its maze of cosy, ornately dressed rooms, it’s like stepping into the pages of The Great Gatsby. The perfect setting, then, for a special date. On Valentine’s night, expect a heady evening of classic brasserie food – amuse bouches of smoked salmon blinis and wild mushroom spring roll; ceviche taco appetiser; through a choice of starters and mains all the way to sinful sweets – along with Cirque du Soleil-style performers and mood-enhancing music (including a violinist). If that doesn’t tug on your heartstrings, nothing will.
Good to know There’s also an early seating two-course menu available.
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Cost 5 courses: R1 250 per person + 12.5 % service charge added to bill
3 courses: R695 per person
Time 5 courses: 7.30pm – late
3 courses: 5pm – 7.30pm
Contact 021 423 4413, info@kloofstreethouse.co.za
Where to find it 39 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Laborie: Vineyard Picnics + Romantic Dinners

Valentines Day Laborie

The slow-living essence of Paarl heritage at Laborie Wine Estate gets a spritz of starry romance for Valentine’s Day. With the landmark Taal Monument crowning the view behind the historic manor house, start off your evening with a welcome drink and fresh oyster on the Avenue, with views over the vineyard slopes and the mellow serenade of live music, before moving on to your table. Choose between an intimate picnic under the stars at a table tucked away in a secluded spot. Or book at one of the chic estate restaurants, Stoep or Suzanne, where a specially curated three-course menu offers several options: from smoked trout with wild mushroom and dill, to pan-seared salmon with ratatouille, and sirloin steak, followed by the sweet seduction of ice cream-filled profiterole eclairs or cardamom crème brûlée.
Cost R695 per person
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm for 6.30pm
Contact 021 807 3095
Where to find it Laborie Heritage Wine Estate, Taillefer Street, off Main Road, Paarl
Book The Stoep
Book Suzanne
Book Picnic

Le Grand Domaine Enoteca: Love uncorked

Valentines Day Le Grand Domaine Enoteca

Stellenbosch’s uber-stylish wine bar – all glossy timber surfaces, leather, copper details, striped awnings and tiling – is an atmospheric spot to indulge your passion (for wine and each other!). This Valentine’s Day, the romance comes on the house, with a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival to toast your love, and a complimentary baked cheesecake with berry and rose compote to share. This deal kicks in when you both order a main course…. and with dishes such as duck and cherry pot pie, seared salmon Provençale and fillet cafe de Paris on the short  (but to the point) menu, that’s no hardship!
Good to know All through February there’s a month-of-love special that gives you 10% off your bill when you order any bottle of cap classique.
Cost à la carte
When 14 February 2025
Time 12pm – 10pm
Contact 021 300 3279, enoteca@granddomaine.co.za
Where to find it 7 Church Street, Stellenbosch
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Lievland Café: Golden-sunset dinner

Valentines Day Lievland Cafe

With its Cape Dutch farmhouse, green lawns running down to a goose-dotted dam and vine-clad hills behind, Lievland Vineyards is a charmingly secluded spot in the Stellenbosch Winelands. The restaurant, Lievland Café, has become a go-to for family occasions, casual breakfasts and leisurely lunches. And it’s also a special spot on golden-sunset evenings as slanting sunlight bedecks the vineyards with an aura of romance… This Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is upping its romance cred, with bubbly, canapés and a three-course dinner, featuring delights such as smoked trout blinis, antipasti platters, Parisian gnocchi, slow-cooked lamb, sachertorte and more.
Cost R525 per person (glass of bubbly, canapés, 3-course dinner) + 12.5% service charge added to bill
When 14 February 2025
Time From 6.30pm
Contact 021 879 7892, cafe@lievland.co.za
Where to find it Lievland Café, Lievland Vineyards, R44, Stellenbosch
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The Marine: Dinner beside the sea

Valentines Day The Marine

If you’re planning a romantic getaway in Hermanus, make it extra special with a Valentine’s Day dinner at The Marine, where stunning ocean views over Walker Bay are the accompaniment to an enchanting five-course feast. From tempura oysters and braised springbok canapés, through luscious tomato risotto with Dalewood camembert, to a choice of mains (confit duck leg or grilled catch of the day) and a sweet finale of strawberry and caramelised white chocolate bavarois, it’s a delightful procession of flavours all the way to the passion fruit petits fours.
Cost R695 per person
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm – 9.30pm
Contact bookings@themarine.co.za
Where to find it Marine Drive, Hermanus
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Melfort: Farm feast made with love

Valentines Day Melfort

You can really taste the love in the delicious food at this new farm-to-fork eatery near Stellenbosch, which makes it a perfect place to celebrate homegrown love on Valentine’s Day. Tucked into a valley overlooking a dam, with chickens, raised vegetable beds, and wild birds in the reeds, the atmosphere at Melfort is rustic and relaxed. Chef Tasmin Reed pours heart and soul (and organic, locally sourced ingredients) into nourishing dishes that are bursting with energy and flavour, and beautifully presented too. The special six-course menu starts with a glass of Marianne MCC, takes in Franschhoek trout canapés, agnolotti with vodka, homegrown tomatoes and dune spinach; smoked Ryan Boon beef fillet, crispy potato stacks and many more irresistible tastes finishing with chocolate mousse and mesquite blondie, then petits fours. A farm feast to fall in love with.
Cost R650 per person (includes glass of MCC)
When 14 February 2025, lunch + dinner
Contact 060 201 2200, support@melfort.co
Where to find it Marianne Wine Estate, Valley Road (off R44), Stellenbosch
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One&Only Cape Town: Candlelit culinary journeys + spa packages

Valentines Day One And Only

At the heart of the buzzing V&A Waterfront, yet secluded and tranquil with mesmerising views over the waterways and Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a romantic destination no matter the season. For Valentine’s Day, the resort takes it up a notch. Treat your loved one to a fire-kissed five-course candlelight dinner at ROOI serenaded by live jazz music (or book exclusive use of the ROOI wine loft for the ultimate in intimacy in top-of-the-world style). Embark on an exquisite culinary journey at Nobu, where an artfully curated Valentine’s menu blends Japanese elegance with bold Peruvian flavours, crafted to ignite the senses. Or indulge yourselves with a special couple’s treatment at the private island spa for a romantic escape that puts wellbeing, connection and relaxation top of the agenda.
Cost Rooi: R3 000 per couple (welcome drink, 5-course menu + romantic surprise)
Wine loft: R10 000 per couple (private venue, welcome drink, bottle of cap classique, 5-course menu + romantic surprise)
Nobu: R2 500 per person
Spa: R6 170 per couple (Tranquillity Treatment)
R6 970 per couple (Oasis Experience)
When 14 January 2025
Time 6.30pm – 11pm
Contact 021 431 5888, guestexperience@oneandonlycapetown.com
Where to find it One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Book ROOI
Book Wine Loft
Book Nobu
Book Spa Treatment

Palm House Boutique Hotel: Sizzling dining

Valentines Day Palm House Boutique Hotel

Hidden in the leafy southern suburbs, this country house-style hotel offers a varied bouquet of dining experiences for Valentine’s Day. At signature restaurant de Tafel, chef Greg Henderson has curated a Cape Love Story six-course tasting menu diving into indigenous flavours and locally sourced ingredients. Then there’s a Moroccan-themed picnic under the moonlight on the lawns with a bottle of bubbly (with a vegetarian option). Or tuck into the sizzling Friday Steak Club à la carte menu on the alfresco Palm Terrace.
Good to know Make a whole weekend of it with a special 20% discount on a Valentine’s stay (14 – 16 February) and book in for the poolside braai on Sunday afternoon too.
Cost De Tafel: R850 per person; optional wine pairing, R100 a glass
Picnic: R535 per person (includes bottle of cap classique for two to share)
When 14 February 2025
Contact 021 745 5008, explore@palmhouse.co.za
Where to find it 10 Oxford Street, Upper Wynberg, Cape Town
Book De Tafel
Book Picnic + Braai

The President Hotel: Dinner + open-air movie night

Valentines Day The President Hotel Movie

This classic Bantry Bay resort-hotel, with its fabulous pool terrace overlooking the ocean, offers an easy-breezy but sultry Miami vibes setting for Valentine’s date night. This year’s line-up flows seamlessly from a three-course dinner (and Casamigos tequila cocktail pairings crafted by Cause Effect) to an open-air movie screening (with headphones) of that fool-for-love classic, Bridget Jones’s Diary. Under a sky painted in spectacular shades of sunset, Chef Sergio will serve decadent classics such as gin and strawberry cured trout with samphire; beef fillet with Angostura sweet potato fondant; and beetroot tortellini with pea and mint. To finish, a popcorn bar with caramel sauce gets you in movie-night mood as does a chocolate fountain and a drama-filled milk tart croquembouche.
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Cost R750 per person (includes dinner, cocktail pairing + movie)
When 14 February 2025
Time 6pm (dinner), 8pm (movie)
Contact 021 434 8111, bookings@presidenthotel.co.za
Where to find it 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
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Pullman: Gourmet French feast

Valentines Day Pullman

Drink a toast to l’amour in French champagne (from Nicolas Feuillatte) at this exclusive culinary affair with chef Pascal Favre d’Anne. He made a name for himself garnering his first Michelin star at his eponymous restaurant in Angers, France, and now he brings that masterly finesse to a fabulous three-course Valentine’s dinner at Cape Town’s newest five-star skyscraper hotel, located in the heart of the city. A gourmet feast starts with Cape rock lobster with oyster mousseline; or beef tartare with charred leeks; then duck breast Wellington, or cabillaud (cod) with fennel confit. And heart-delighting desserts of coffee and chocolate sabayon, or pineapple and mascarpone mousse. Bon appetit!
Good to know The five-star hotel has couples stay-over packages available.
Cost R795 per person (dinner)
R5 190 per couple (dinner, bed and breakfast)
When 14 February 2025
Time from 6pm
Contact 021 467 4000, janice.yorke@accor.com
Where to find it Pullman Cape Town, 22 Riebeek Street, Cape Town
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Tigger 2: Celebrate love with a romantic sunset cruise

Valentines Day Tigger 2

Celebrate love out on the ocean with a sunset cruise on super-fast Power Cat Tigger 2 Royale. After a welcome glass of Pongracz sparkling wine and the gift of a rose, soak up the sunset from the open deck (or sink into the sleek white leather couches inside) as you sail to Clifton 4th beach (or Table Bay depending on the weather). On the slow cruise back to the V&A Waterfront relax over a feast of delicious canapés as the moon rises and reflects in the waves. Along the way, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the Cape coastline – with the dramatic visage of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head rising above the ocean.
Good to know There is a full cash bar on board. The route taken is weather dependent.
Cost R950 per person (includes canapé dinner and glass of bubbly)
When 14 February 2025
Time 6.30pm – 9pm
Contact 021 418 0241, 082 852 4483
Where to find it Pierhead, T Jetty, Close to the Red Clock Tower, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Upper Union: Share the love

Valentines Day Upper Union

Chef Amori Burger’s menu will take you on a flavour-filled global voyage this Valentine’s Day. Located in one of Cape Town’s oldest neighbourhoods, and just off bustling Kloof Street, Upper Union’s style of dining encourages the enjoyment of shared moments. Think perfect bites such as picanha with herb and waterblommetjie chimichurri; Puglia burrata with fennel jam and prosciutto; shuwa lamb shoulder with sweet potato and kapokbos chermoula. We recommend taking the guesswork out of ordering with the seasonal chef’s menu (a big plate and four sides). And toast the occasion with a fabulous cocktail or a wine pairing… or both!
When Monday – Sunday
Time 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Contact 021 891 0360, reservations@upperunion.co.za
Where to find it  3 Upper Union Street, off Kloof Street, Cape Town
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Victoria: Bubbly + sushi

Valentines Day Victoria

An ode to all things cap classique, Victoria is a (best-kept secret) new addition to the Camps Bay scene, hidden away upstairs above Café Caprice, with high-beamed ceilings, arched windows looking over the beach, and an elegant ambience. The perfect pairing for bubbly they reckon is a specialised menu of sushi, and perhaps a trio of oysters (topped with watermelon-jalapeno granita). Raise a glass (or three) of superb cap classique to toast your beloved and enjoy a special cap classique-paired menu for Valentine’s Day (three courses with choices that include soft shell crab rolls, butterflied prawns, oysters and teriyaki sirloin) with chic Camps Bay vibes and glorious sunset ocean views.
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Cost R800 (3 courses with cap classique pairings)
R500 (3 courses)
When 14 February 2025
Time 1pm – 10pm
Contact 082 312 5611, hello@victoriaroadbeachclub.co.za
Where to find it 2 van Kamp Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town
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Morii at The Vineyard Hotel: Love letter in seven courses

Valentines Day Morii The Vineyard

Middle Eastern-inspired, the flagship restaurant at the Vineyard Hotel brims with fresh and vibrant flavours. Spilling out onto the terrace overlooking the lush gardens, it’s a beautifully intimate and romantic setting for Valentine’s Day, where a love letter in seven courses adds a sublime sense of occasion. Kick off with manakish and a selection of dips; ease into seared scallops and langoustine with saffron cauliflower risotto, achar and pomegranate; followed by dry-aged duck with bacon mousse, glazed pear and fig molasses. A strawberry and champagne sorbet refreshes the palate; before the main course of wagyu beef with mushroom and black truffles. Linger over the sweet finish of rose crème caramel and elderflower macerated strawberries followed by heart-shaped petit fours. And a bottle of French sparkling wine to toast to love and romance in style.
Cost R950 per person (includes a bottle of Veuve du Vernay bubbly per couple)
When 14 February 2025
Time 6.30pm
Contact 021 657 4500, eat@vineyard.co.za
Where to find it Colinton Road (off Protea Road), Newlands, Cape Town
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The Wes Bistro & Bar: Whimsical movie-set romance

Valentines Day The Wes Bistro & Bar

Stepping through the yellow door on Shortmarket Street takes you into the whimsical world of a Wes Anderson movie… The Grand Budapest Hotel takes up a whole wall and there’s a visual treat and touch of magic in every corner. It’s a playful yet down-to-earth setting for Valentine’s Day (you can dress up to match the movie-set glamour or come as you are), and a welcome glass of bubbles and a rose sets the mood. To celebrate the day some new specials have been added to food legend Pete Goffe-Wood’s à la carte French bistro menu. Classic favourites include bouillabaisse with rouille and croutons, moules frites, chicken liver parfait, goats’ cheese souffle and herb-crusted rack of lamb with ratatouille. Don’t miss the divine desserts, and end off on a romantic high with a complimentary pink elderflower-infused macaron.
Cost à la carte
When 14 February 2025
Time 12pm – 10pm
Contact 082 770 3573, info@thewes.co.za
Where to find it 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
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Time of publication: 29 January 2025

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