Valentine’s Day is almost here, and it’s time to clink glasses, share plates and make reservations worth dressing up for. Whether you’re planning a first date or simply looking for an excuse to eat well with someone special, South Africa’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops. From an open-air cinema experience under the stars to a 5-course set menu accompanied by live saxophone, Dineplan has rounded up some of the most irresistible Valentine’s Day specials across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, making it easier than ever to book a table for a truly memorable date.
Western Cape
The President Hotel – Sea Point, Cape Town
Price: Open-air cinema experience: R895 per person | 3-course dinner: R645 per person
Time: From 18h00
Menu: View the menu here
Love is in the air at The President Hotel this Valentine’s Day. Start the evening with dinner at 18h00, then settle in for a screening of About Time at the open-air silent cinema at 20h30. The experience includes your movie ticket, headphones, a lounger, a multi-course Valentine’s dinner, a build-your-own dessert and movie snack box, plus a welcome drink. Upgrade for an extra R195 and enjoy premium seating with a bottle of mini bubbles. If you’re after something more intimate, book a table for two at Botany Café and enjoy a romantic 3-course Valentine’s date night dinner from 18h00.
Postcard Café at Stark-Conde Wine Estate – Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Price: 2-course: R395 per person | 3-course: R465 per person
Menu: View the menu here
This Valentine’s Day Postcard Café at Stark-Conde Wine Estate is spoiling you and your date with a special set 2– or 3-course menu for lunch. Enjoy family style starters, mains with options of roast cauliflower, line fish or lamb and desserts of cheese plates, ice-cream or granadilla mousse cake.
Gauteng
QLounge Wine Restaurant & Qsushi Bar Johannesburg – Randburg, Johannesburg
Price: QLounge: R1,250 per person | QSushi: R850 per person
Time: 18h00 – 21h00
Fall in love all over again at QLounge Wine Restaurant & Qsushi Bar this Feb 14th! Reserve a table for two at QLounge and enjoy a 5-course set menu accompanied by the live sounds of Savina Popov on the saxophone while toasting to each other with a complimentary glass of Quoin Rock MCC. Otherwise, book your seat at QSushi for a romantic sushi date night, made for sharing. While you linger on plates like tuna tataki, sip and cheers with a glass of MCC.
Kleinkaap Restaurant – Centurion, Gauteng
Price: R245 per person
Time: 6h30 – 10h30
Dates: 13 – 15 February 2026
Join the team at Kleinkaap for a full Valentine’s breakfast buffet featuring: A generous continental spread with fresh seasonal fruit, buttery croissants, local cheeses, charcuterie, biltong, preserves, honey, and sweet or savoury granola with Greek yoghurt – or a chef’s hot breakfast, inspired by the Cape and freshly prepared. You can also opt for a hearty farm breakfast, complete with eggs, lightly smoked bacon, flame-grilled beef sausage, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, and toast. Coffee, tea, cappuccino, and a glass of fresh juice included.
Durban
The Sugar Club – Umhlanga, Durban
Price: R3,800 per couple
Time: 18h00 – 22h00
Menu: View the menu here
Set the mood with a reservation for two at The Sugar Club restaurant to enjoy their romantic 3-course dinner featuring options like chicken terrine, Norwegian salmon, and strawberries and cream, to name a few!
Tylers – Umdloti, Durban
Price: R2,200 per couple
Menu: View the menu here
Forget the flowers, lovers – book a table at Tylers and tuck into a menu of oysters and champagne, starters, mains, and dreamy desserts.
