Sydney’s Valentine’s Day Restaurant Guide 2026
Sydney’s Valentine’s Day restaurant scene ranges from $89 Italian at The Star to $300 fine dining 305 metres above the city. Whether you want harbour views, neighbourhood intimacy, or beachside dining, this guide covers verified options across Sydney with current pricing and booking details
Valentine’s Day is on Saturday 14 February 2026
Most restaurants are already taking bookings, and popular harbour-view spots will sell out by late January. If Saturday’s booked out, many venues run Valentine’s menus Thursday through Sunday.
Quick Answer: Valentine’s Day Restaurants Sydney 2026
Budget-friendly: Three Blue Ducks Rosebery ($95pp, paddock-to-plate)
Harbour views: : The Fenwick ($169pp, Harbour Bridge views)
Garden setting: Chiswick Woollahra ($150pp, seasonal menu)
Harbour cruises: Captain Cook Valentine’s cruises ($125-$289pp)
How to Use This Guide
Prices shown are per person and verified as of 16 January 2026. Where restaurants haven’t released set menu prices, we’ve indicated cost using $ (under 100pp) to $ $$ (over $250pp).
Most venues require deposits and have strict cancellation policies—read the fine print before paying. Popular spots like Luna Lu and Chiswick fill fast, so book early if you’ve got your heart set on a specific restaurant.
Need harbour views? Check our waterfront restaurants guide for year-round options beyond Valentine’s specials.
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, book early to secure popular spots. On a budget? Try Thursday or Friday dinner, or Sunday lunch. Many restaurants now run Valentine’s menus across the weekend, which makes it easier to find a table.
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We’ve organised restaurants by price point and location to make choosing easier. Start with your budget, then narrow down by area or style. All venues listed have confirmed their 2026 Valentine’s details—no guesswork
Valentine’s Day Restaurants Under $100
(Budget-Friendly Sydney)
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank. These Sydney restaurants offer exceptional dining experiences for under $100 per person, with menus designed for romance on a budget. I also recommend checking out local restaurants in your suburb—there are probably great spots we haven’t covered, and it’s worth supporting them.
Cucina Porto
Price: $89 | Atmosphere: Warm Italian Hospitality
Chef Martino Pulito’s share-style Italian menu draws on Pugliese hospitality with Pacific oysters, citrus-cured salmon, and stuffed calamari in cherry tomato sauce.
Valentine’s Menu Highlights:
- Pacific oysters with white balsamic and chives
- Citrus-cured New Zealand king salmon
- Flank steak carpaccio
- Spinach, pumpkin and ricotta cannelloni (shared main)
- Grilled stuffed calamari with prawns in cherry tomato sauce (shared main)
- Chocolate and passionfruit tart with mascarpone and honey cream
Optional Add-on: Glass of Ferrari D.O.C. for $17
Tip: This is most budget-friendly option at The Star Sydney, perfect for those who want Italian romance without the hefty price tag.
When: Friday 14 February 2026
Where: The Star Sydney, Pyrmont
Cost: $89 per person Make a booking
Cruise Bar — Four‑Course Harbourfront Dinner
Price: $95 | Location: Circular Quay
Celebrate with an intimate four‑course menu overlooking Sydney Harbour, moving from Sonoma artisan bread to charcoal‑kissed Hiramasa kingfish and Vanella burrata, then into crispy spiced marinated duck and wattle seed & aged balsamic glazed salmon, finishing with the playful Australian‑inspired “TimTamisù”. An Australian cheeseboard also features.
What’s included: Four‑course set menu designed for sharing.
When: Saturday 14 February
Where: Cruise Bar & Restaurant, Circular Quay – More details and bookings
Muum Maam
Price: $98pp | Location: Barangaroo
Situated on the water’s edge of Barangaroo, this modern Thai restaurant serves authentic cuisine with seasonal produce and premium ingredients. The Valentine’s set menu features Sydney rock oysters with red chilli nahm jim, grilled chicken skewers, crispy pork belly with green beans, yellow curry of prawns, barramundi fillet with green apple salad, and coconut ice cream with coco crumble and raspberry sauce.
What’s included: Curated set menu with entrées, mains and dessert.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (early & late seatings)
Where: Shop 6/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Cost: $98pp | Bookings
Jimmy’s Kitchen
Price: $$ | Atmosphere: Romantic Greek Taverna
This intimate 22‑seat taverna in The Rocks has sandstone walls, shelves of olive oil and preserves, and harbour glimpses towards the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. It’s a cosy spot for a relaxed Greek meal.
Valentine’s Menu Highlights:
- Astakos Kritharaki (lobster with orzo)
- Lamb Kleftiko
- Saganaki Halloumi
- Fresh seafood and grilled favourites
- Mezze to share
Tip: Book the 5pm or 5:30pm sitting for 5% off your final bill, plus you’ll catch the golden hour harbour views.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026, 5:00pm-10:00pm (2-hour seatings)
Cost: À la carte menu
Location: Bay 9, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks
View menu | Make a booking
Three Blue Ducks
Price: $95pp | Location: Rosebery
Three Blue Ducks’ paddock-to-plate Valentine’s menu includes sparkling wine or beer on arrival then a four-course menu where you choose your snack, small, main, and share a dessert. Good vegetarian and vegan options throughout.
What’s included: Glass of sparkling wine or beer on arrival, four courses (choose one snack, one small, one main, one shared dessert)
Menu highlights: Raw beef hash brown with cured yolk, king prawns with Aleppo pepper butter, 300g pasture-raised rump cap, coal-roasted snapper
Optional add-ons: Sydney rock oysters (6 for $39, 12 for $76), fresh sourdough with roast chicken skin butter ($12)
Vegetarian/vegan: Multiple options including roast gnocchi, asparagus, chocolate tart
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery
Cost: $95pp
View menu | Book now
Sweethearts Terraza
Price: $60pp Location: Potts Point
Start with a sparkling toast and Yucatán‑style dishes like ceviche Yucateco (barramundi with coconut milk, passionfruit and habanero), jocoque labneh with warm tostadas, and roasted pumpkin with sikil pak.
Mains move to Tikin Xic fish (whole barramundi roasted with citrus and annatto), with the option to upgrade to slow‑braised short rib. Share plates include panucho de pollo pibil or kibis croquettes, with citrus salad and fresh tortillas. Finish with a tres leches cake for two.
What’s included: Shared set menu (starters, share plates, main and dessert).
Optional extras: Yucatán‑style oysters (+$30); Moët & Chandon by the glass (+$18); oysters + two Moët package (+$60); short rib upgrade (+$20).
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (lunch and dinner)
Where: Level 3, 33–35 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point l Book now
The Bank Hotel – Galentine’s Day
Price: $55pp | Location: Newtown
Galentine’s Day long lunch on Friday 13 February from 3pm. Complimentary tap cocktail on arrival, then a share menu built for grazing with burrata and fennel jam, zucchini flowers with burnt honey, choice of Bannockburn chicken or stuffed roasted pepper, and pavlova with berries and lemon curd to finish.
What’s included: Complimentary tap cocktail on arrival, share menu
When: Friday 13 February 2026, from 3pm
Where: The Bank Hotel, Newtown
Cost: $55pp Book now
Above 319
Price: $95pp | Location: Darling Harbour Rooftop
Rooftop bar above Vibe Sydney with welcome cocktail, shared charcuterie board, and a bottle of sparkling per couple. DJ and photo booth included.
What’s included: Welcome cocktail, shared charcuterie board, bottle of sparkling wine per couple, DJ, photo booth access
When: Saturday 14 February 2026, from 6pm
Where: Above 319, Vibe Sydney Darling Harbour, 319-325 Sussex St, Sydney
Cost: $95pp Book now
Bridgeview Hotel
Price: $80pp | Location: Willoughby
Glass of bubbles on arrival, then share-style starters like scallops with miso butter and tuna crostini. Mains include pasta, fresh seafood, or 300g scotch fillet with charred corn and chimichurri, finishing with chocolate and cherry pudding with vanilla bean gelato. Set menu or à la carte available across the weekend.
What’s included: Glass of bubbles on arrival, share-style menu, à la carte also available
When: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 February 2026
Where: Bridgeview Hotel, Willoughby
Cost: $80pp l Book now
Budget-Friendly Alternative: “On a tight budget? Consider a romantic picnic with heart-shaped bagels from Brooklyn Bagel Boys or book a mystery picnic experience.”
CBD Valentine’s Day Restaurants ($100-$150)
The CBD gives you plenty of Valentine’s options within walking distance of hotels and public transport. These venues sit in the $100-$150 range and cover different styles—Japanese, steakhouse, Italian, Middle Eastern. Most require bookings, and some have strict deposit policies, so read the fine print before you commit.
Shaffa
Price: $119pp | Location: Surry Hills
Shaffa’s stunning indoor courtyard with its 10-metre glass ceiling and exposed sandstone is one of my favourite dining rooms in Sydney. Their Valentine’s menu starts with a welcome cocktail, then moves through seven shared courses including Clarence River prawns, shawarma lafonit, and traditional Middle Eastern dessert. Seats are limited.
What’s included: Welcome cocktail, seven shared courses featuring Clarence River prawns, shawarma lafonit, traditional Middle Eastern dessert. Vegan and vegetarian available. Valentine’s menu dinner only; lunch has à la carte and regular set menu options
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: 80 Albion St, Surry Hills
Cost: $119pp
Book now | 0451 810 480
Gowings (QT Sydney)
Price: $130pp | Location: CBD
QT Sydney’s Gowings is running a one‑night‑only Valentine’s dinner with a three‑course set menu. You choose your own entrée and main from a tight list, then each guest gets a rich chocolate dessert. Optional upgrades are available.
What’s included: Three‑course set menu — choice of entrée and main; chocolate dessert each.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (dinner only)
Cost: $130pp
Where: Gowings, QT Sydney, 49 Market St, Sydney Book now
Rovollo Restaurant and Wine Room
Price: $135pp | Location: Martin Place, CBD
Handmade pasta in a dining room with a grand ceiling mural and white-tablecloth service. Their San Valentino menu gives you five courses designed to share, including tiger prawn cocktail, yellowfin tuna crudo with bottarga, homemade focaccia with wagyu fat, wild mushroom gramigna, choice of gold band snapper or spatchcock with sides, and red velvet cake to finish.
What’s included: Five shared courses, homemade focaccia with wagyu fat, choice of fish or spatchcock main, sides
Optional add-ons: Sydney rock oysters (+$7ea), Oscietra caviar (+$75), Vintage Wagyu Striploin 500g (+$95)
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (lunch and dinner)
Where: 25 Martin Place, Sydney CBD
Cost: $135pp (minimum 2 guests) l Book now
Mille Vini
Price: $125pp | Location: Surry Hills
This intimate wine bar has mood lighting, an Italian wine list, and a five-course San Valentino menu. You’ll work through kingfish tartare with caviar, blue swimmer crab croquette, saffron risotto, grass-fed braised veal osso buco, and their signature chocolate dome with aged rum flambé.
What’s included: Five courses, petit four
Optional add-ons: Sydney rock oysters (+$7ea), MBS 4+ Wagyu top sirloin 250g (+$80)
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 from 12pm (lunch and dinner)
Cost: $125pp
Where: 397 Crown St, Surry Hills
Booking note: Essential – limited tables, regular menu not available on Valentine’s Day
Book now | (02) 7252 3083
Maydanoz
Price: $120pp | Location: CBD (Carrington St)
This Aegean Turkish coast‑inspired restaurant from the team behind Efendy and Anason focuses on wood‑fired cooking and a “nose to tail” philosophy.
The set menu features grilled lavaş bread with carob butter, kingfish crudo (caviar add‑on), charred leek, and grilled king prawns with ezme salad. Mains include ribeye from the charcoal oven with veal jus, with vegetarian options. Finish with chocolate mousse and strawberry granita.
What’s included: Set menu.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (dinner)
Where: 50 Carrington St, Sydney
Cost: $120pp | Bookings: Book now
Caness
Price: $109pp | Location: Paddington
Middle Eastern tapas from the Shaffa team, with dishes coming straight off the grill from the open kitchen. Their Valentine’s menu gives you nine shared plates including Spanish tortilla sphere, Clarence River prawns with Aleppo butter, beef tartare, salt cod brandade, jamon croquettes, seared tuna, beef sirloin with Mediterranean chimichurri, and their OG halva basque cheesecake. Set menu and à la carte both available.
What’s included: Nine shared plates plus dessert
Optional add-ons: Oysters with ajo blanco salsa, green gazpacho or amba granita (+$8ea)
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 | Lunch: 12-4pm, Dinner: 5:30pm-late
Where: 348 Oxford St, Paddington
Cost: $109pp l Book now
Bistro George
Price: $120pp | Location: Circular Quay
Bistro George opens exclusively for dinner on Valentine’s Day with Steven Sinclair’s one‑night‑only sharing menu. Start with Sydney rock oysters and potato hash with cod roe, move through shared entrées, then choose Eastern rock lobster tagliolini or grass‑fed eye fillet, finishing with citrus pavlova. Each guest receives complimentary house‑made macaroons to take home.
What’s included: Four‑course sharing menu and a take‑home gift
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 | Two seatings: 6pm & 8:30pm
Cost: $120pp
Book now | (02) 8027 9997
ABODE Bistro. Bar
Price: $130pp | Location: Darling Harbour
Five-course sharing menu with a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV champagne on arrival. The menu runs from yellowfin tuna through to O’Connor dry-aged ribeye, finishing with raspberry and chocolate slice. Optional beverage pairing available for an extra $60pp.
What’s included: Five-course sharing menu, glass of Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV champagne
Optional extras: Beverage pairing (+$60pp)
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: 150 Day St, Sydney
Cost: $130pp Book now
The Place at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Price: $150pp | Location: Martin Place, CBD
Four-course menu at The Fullerton’s restaurant with sparkling wine on arrival. The menu opens with Ōra King salmon and seared Abrolhos Island scallops, moves through black truffles with slow-cooked beef sirloin, then finishes with the hotel’s signature 32-layered chocolate cake with whipped cream and raspberries, plus petit fours with tea and coffee.
What’s included: Glass of sparkling wine, four-course menu, tea and coffee with petit fours
When: Saturday 14 February 2026, 6pm-9pm
Where: The Place, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Cost: $150pp l Book now | (02) 8223 1110
Loulou Bistro
Price: $125pp | Locations: Milsons Point & Martin Place
Head Chef Ned Parker’s three-course French sharing menu brings the romance with steak tartare, potato crisps, soufflé au fromage, confit duck leg with rhubarb and endive, poached rainbow trout with sauce vierge, pommes frites, green beans, and crème caramel to finish. You’ll get a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival whether you’re celebrating day or night.
What’s included: Glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival, three-course share menu featuring French signatures and Loulou classics
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (lunch and dinner)
Where: Loulou Martin Place or Loulou Milsons Point
Cost: $125pp Book now
Bottega Coco
Price: $130pp | Location: Barangaroo
This Italian restaurant honours classic flavours with premium seasonal produce, hand‑made pastas and wood‑fired specialties.
Valentine’s set menu starts with Sydney rock oysters and wagyu tartellet on arrival, moves to kingfish crudo with celery and rockmelon, then Reserve Striploin MB4+ with exotic mushrooms or beetroot ravioli with brown butter and sage, finishing with a Valentine’s chocolate heart.
What’s included: Set menu with arrival canapés and chocolate heart.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Cost: $130pp
Where: T3.01/300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
View menu | Book now
Alpha Dining
Price: $150pp | Location: CBD (Castlereagh St)
Alpha’s calm Grecian style — whitewashed walls, oak floors, layered grey fabrics, and Mediterranean curves and arches — sets the scene for a three‑course shared Greek menu with a welcome cocktail. Starters include oysters with house‑made Tabasco and BBQ scallops with brown butter, kataifi and capers.
Mains choose stuffed lamb saddle with currants and Assyrtiko or Murray cod with chive ladolemono and mussels, served with roasted potatoes, braised escarole and preserved lemon. Finish with a shared Greek semifreddo with vanilla, rose and Queen Garnet plums.
What’s included: Three‑course shared menu; welcome cocktail; sides.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (dinner)
Where: 238 Castlereagh St, Sydney
Cost: $150pp | Bookings: Book now
Ito
Price: $129pp | Location: Surry Hills
This neighbourhood izakaya celebrates the cross‑section of Japanese and Italian cuisine, with Head Chef Erik Ortolani showcasing modern Japanese izakaya‑style dishes with subtle Italian influences.
The set menu includes Sydney rock oysters with tomato vinegar and wasabi, Hiramasa kingfish with white ponzu, wagyu tartare with beef fat potatoes, duck tsukune with radish, prawn and scallop ravioli with tobiko, and miso glazed Murray cod with charred fioretto and dashi butter. Finish with mochi sorbetto and yuzu & mango mousse.
What’s included: Set menu with sides (cabbage salad, koshihikari rice).
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: 413–415 Crown St, Surry Hills
Cost: $129pp | Bookings
Nour
Price: $139pp | Location: Surry Hills
This one‑hatted Lebanese restaurant reimagines traditional cuisine through a modern Australian lens, with Executive Chef Ibrahim Kasif blending bold flavours and high‑quality produce. The set menu includes chicken bits shawarma with tarator and yoghurt bread, tuna tabbouleh with horseradish cacik, charcoal octopus skewer with whipped roe emulsion, and woodfired eggplant with filifl chouma.
Mains choose baharat spiced duck mishwe with citrus sauce or Rangers Valley bavette with charcoal onions, served with Brussels sprouts mujadara‑style or mountain salad. Finish with wood‑fired chocolate halva with pecan crumb and Jersey milk ice cream.
What’s included: Set menu with choice of main and side; supplements available (house pita $7, Sydney rock oysters $6.50 each, woodfired scallops $11 each).
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: 3/490 Crown St, Surry Hills
Cost: $139pp | Bookings
Rekodo
Price: $150pp | Location: Barangaroo
Love Sessions runs across the Valentine’s weekend with a share-style set menu, champagne upgrades, and vinyl DJs setting the mood. The menu opens with grilled Abrolhos Island scallops in kombu butter and kingfish sashimi, then moves through spicy tuna tacos, steamed barramundi with dashi butter, and wagyu sirloin on the bone. Each couple receives a bespoke love note to leave a message for each other.
What’s included: Share-style set menu, bespoke love note, vinyl DJ : Valentine’s set menu or à la carte available
When: Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 February 2026
Where: Barangaroo House
Cost: $150pp I Book now
Valentine’s Day Harbour Restaurants with Views ($151-$200)
These venues sit right on the water, with views of the Opera House, harbour or a marina. Book early if you want window seats, and check each venue’s deposit and cancellation policies before paying.
Luna Lu – The Rocks
Price: $200pp | Location: The Rocks
Opera House and Harbour Bridge views with a four‑course shared banquet. The menu features oysters with caviar, Hokkaido scallops, XO lobster noodles and a 550g striploin.
What’s included: Four-course shared banquet (min. 2 guests)
Menu highlights: Pacific oysters with Oscietra caviar, XO butter lobster noodles, MB3 striploin
Optional extras: Thiénot X Penfolds Champagne Brut Rosé (+$25pp)
When: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 February 2026
Cost: $200 per person
Location: The Rocks (with Opera House & Harbour Bridge views)
Book now | Email: [email protected]
The Fenwick
Price: $169pp | Location: Balmain East
Waterfront dining with Harbour Bridge views. Lunch is à la carte; dinner is a four‑course set menu with sides to share. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
What’s included: Four-course menu – tastes (choose from sourdough/beetroot tart/olives), Abrolhos Island scallop crudo, NZ hapuka, shared garden salad & fries, rose panna cotta
Optional add-ons: Sydney rock oysters ($8ea), Oscietra caviar tart ($25ea), Fraser Isle spanner crab ($16ea), wine pairings (classic or premium)
Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (lunch & dinner)
Cost: $169pp (dinner set menu) | à la carte (lunch)
Where: 2-8 Weston St, Balmain East
Book now | View menu | (02) 9159 4700 |
Sala Dining
Price: $180pp | Location: Pyrmont (Jones Bay Wharf)
Positioned at the end of the historic Jones Bay Wharf with harbour breezes and waterfront views, Sala offers a one‑night‑only four‑course Italian dinner. Start with a welcome cocktail and snacks, then choose crudo of yellowfin tuna, grilled Mooloolaba king prawns or Aylesbury duck breast; follow with Heard Island black cod, Tajima wagyu sirloin or Jervis Bay mussels risotto. Finish with cacao Barry 55% chocolate tart and raspberry–white balsamic sorbet.
What’s included: Four‑course choice menu; welcome cocktail; snacks; sides.
Menu highlights: Crudo; king prawns; duck; black cod; wagyu sirloin; risotto; chocolate tart.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (dinner, one night only)
Where: 26–32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont (Lower Deck)
Cost: $180pp | Bookings: Book now
Premium Valentine’s Day Dining Sydney (over $150)
When only the most impressive venue will do, these restaurants deliver unforgettable experiences worthy of special moments.
Sydney Common (CBD)
Price: $150pp | Location: CBD
This one‑hatted restaurant at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is known for its refined woodfire cooking and intimate dining experience. The four‑course set menu includes grilled Shark Bay scallop with n’duja vinaigrette, prawn orzo with tomato and fennel, plus country sourdough and a house‑made doughnut with shiitake mushroom and spanner crab.
Mains choose from David Blackmore wagyu blade, steamed Murray cod with scallop mousse, or plum honey roast duck (with a $20 supplement), served with fries and Sydney Common leaves. Finish with the chef’s selection dessert.
What’s included: Four‑course set menu; glass of cocktail/mocktail on arrival. Optional $49 beverage package.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (dinner)
Where: Level 1, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
Cost: $150pp | Bookings
Infinity at Sydney Tower
Price: $175-$300pp | Location: Sydney Tower
Mark Best and Jen Kwok Lee’s menus sit 305 metres above Sydney, with the city skyline rotating slowly beneath you. You’ll get a three-course lunch or five-course dinner, plus a rose per couple. Window seating costs $15-20 extra, though you’re spinning around anyway so you’ll see everything. Each couple will receive a rose.
3-Course Lunch includes:
Scallop, prawn & lobster ravioli / Choice of steamed coral trout OR 2GR fillet steak with pepper sauce & potato pavé / Shared sides (green salad, confit red peppers & macadamia) / Chocolate velvet heart cake for two / Elegant rose per couple
5-Course Dinner includes:
Scallop, prawn & lobster ravioli / Steamed coral trout / 2GR fillet steak with pepper sauce & potato pavé, green salad, confit red peppers & macadamia / Chocolate velvet heart cake for two / Petits fours & mignardises.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: Sydney Tower, 100 Market Street, Sydney
Cost: Lunch $175pp (standard) or $190pp (window) | Dinner $280pp (standard) or $300pp (window)
Window seating: +$15pp (lunch) or +$20pp (dinner) Book now
BLACK Bar & Grill
Price: $180 | Atmosphere: Bold Steakhouse
Executive Chef Insup Kim’s four-course menu pairs premium steaks with seafood
Valentine’s Menu Highlights:
- Berkshire pork donut with peach and plum vinaigrette
- Wagyu flank 9+ with café de paris butter
- Premium steak and seafood pairings
- Decadent dessert
When: Friday 14 February 2026
Cost: $180 per person
Where: The Star Sydney, Pyrmont l Make a booking
Sokyo
Price: $180 | Atmosphere: Refined Japanese Elegance
Executive Chef Daniel Kwak offers a refined Valentine’s tasting menu (5 or 6 courses) featuring seasonal seafood, wagyu and delicate desserts. It’s designed for sharing.
Valentine’s Menu Highlights:
- Seasonal seafood courses
- Unagi tempura with Sokyo’s signature tempura sauce (hero dish)
- Premium wagyu
- Delicate desserts
When: Friday 14 February 2026
Cost: $180 per person
Location: The Star Sydney, Pyrmont I Make a booking
Chophouse
Price: $175pp | Location: CBD
Matt Moran’s steakhouse runs a four-course sharing menu built around an 800g Sher Wagyu sirloin on the bone. You’ll start with caviar and pomme dauphine, move through Moran Family Farm lonza with kiss peppers, then hit the centrepiece wagyu with sides, finishing with dark chocolate and macadamia cookie. Sommeliers are on hand to guide wine selections, with optional champagne upgrades available.
What’s included: Four-course sharing menu
Optional extras: Champagne upgrade
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: Chophouse, Sydney CBD
Cost: $175pp l Book now
The Charles
Price: $165pp | Location: CBD
The art deco dining room at The Charles is running both lunch and dinner sittings this year. You’ll start with Moët & Chandon on arrival, move through scallop tartlet canapé, marinated kingfish with blood plum, full-blood wagyu fillet with sauce au poivre and sides, then finish with fraisier (roasted berries, strawberry ice cream, vanilla mousse) and chocolate madeleine.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (lunch and dinner sittings)
Cost: $165pp See menu and book
Valentine’s Day Harbour Cruises Sydney 2026
If you want something beyond a restaurant table, harbour cruises combine dining with changing views as you pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline. Here are our picks:
Captain Cook Cruises – Sydney 2000
Price: $125-$289pp | Multiple Valentine’s options
Take to the water for a romantic dinner as the sun sets and Sydney sparkles in the evening lights. Captain Cook has four Valentine dining cruising options this year.
Captain Cook runs four different Valentine’s experiences on their flagship super-cruiser Sydney 2000, all departing Saturday 14 February. Choose your timing and style – from a long lunch to premium dinner with Penfolds wine pairing.
- Valentine’s Gold Penfolds Dinner – $289pp The top-tier option with 6-course degustation, Gold selection Penfolds wines, and live music over 3 hours. Book Gold Dinner
- Valentine’s Starlight Dinner – $155pp Their signature evening cruise with 4-course à la carte dining, live music, and 2-3 hours on the harbour. Two departure times: 7pm Darling Harbour or 7:30pm Circular Quay. Optional extras: Guaranteed window seating (+$19pp), Valentine’s Package with champagne and cocktails (+$39pp for 2) Book Starlight Dinner
- Valentine’s Sunset Premium Dinner – $135pp Early dining option (up to 2 hours) with 4-course premium menu and live music – perfect for catching the long summer twilight. Book Sunset Dinner
- Valentine’s Long Lunch – $125pp Daytime option with 3-course à la carte dining and two circuits of the harbour (approx 3 hours total). Book Long Lunch
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Vessel: Sydney 2000 (air-conditioned super-cruiser with expansive windows, outdoor decks)
All options include: Live music, 360° harbour views of Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Bondi, Manly & Suburban Valentine’s Restaurants ($100-$200)
Beachside dining with ocean views or suburban favourites. These spots work well if you want a more relaxed feel away from the city centre.
North Bondi Fish
Price: $115pp | Location: North Bondi
Bondi Beach views with a seafood-focused seven-course set menu designed for sharing. They’re running the Valentine’s menu all day across four days, so you can do lunch, dinner, or something in between. If you’d rather curate your own meal, their à la carte menu is available all weekend too.
What’s included: Seven-course shared menu
Menu highlights: Blue swimmer crab tart, cold seafood platter (oysters, prawns, sashimi), prawn tacos, house-smoked ocean trout, whole grilled pink snapper, chips, Basque cheesecake
Dietary notes: Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free options available
When: Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 February 2026 (all day)
Where: 120 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi
Cost: $115pp (set menu) or à la carte
Book set menu | Book à la carte | (02) 9130 2155
Chiswick
Price: $150 | Atmosphere: Garden Romance
Chiswick’s garden setting and plant-to-plate menu uses seasonal produce from their kitchen garden. The Valentine’s menu is four courses shared between two, overlooking the lawn.
What’s included: Four‑course shared Valentine’s menu with garden‑fresh seasonal produce.
Flexibility: Valentine’s set menu or regular à la carte summer menu available throughout the weekend.
When: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 February 2026
Cost: $150 per person (set menu)
Location: 65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 8388 8688
The Botanica Vaucluse
Price: $139pp | Location: Vaucluse
Garden sanctuary dining with a seasonal four-course menu from chefs with Quay and Bentley backgrounds. Glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé on arrival, and dinner guests get a 15-minute astrology and numerology reading. The menu is fully gluten-free without compromising on sophistication.
What’s included: Glass of NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, four-course seasonal menu, astrology and numerology reading (dinner only)
Dietary notes: Entirely gluten-free menu
When: Saturday 14 February 2026 (lunch and dinner available)
Where: 2 Laguna Street, Vaucluse
Cost: $139pp | Book now | (02) 9072 0539
Felons Seafood
Price: $140pp | Location: Manly Wharf
This harbourfront seafood restaurant puts fresh Australian seafood centre stage with Mediterranean touches and waterfront views. The three‑course set menu features dishes like bluefin tuna, grilled market fish and royal red prawn pasta, with indulgent upgrades including Sydney rock oysters and charcoal‑roasted rock lobster to share.
What’s included: Three‑course set menu; optional upgrades available.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: East Esplanade, Manly Wharf, Manly
Cost: $140pp | Bookings
Hugos Manly
Price: $150pp | Location: Manly Wharf
This waterfront restaurant offers a romantic Valentine’s setting by the water with a three‑course dinner designed for sharing and lingering. The menu features a choice of entrées, mains or pizzas, with sides to enjoy together and classic desserts including tiramisu and chocolate mousse cake.
What’s included: Three‑course menu with choices; optional fresh oyster upgrade.
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: East Esplanade, Manly Wharf, Manly
Cost: $150pp (drinks on consumption) | Bookings: Book now
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Valentine’s Day Drinks
Zephyr Sky Bar (Hyatt Regency Sydney)
Price: $27 per cocktail | Location: Darling Harbour
Zephyr sits on the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency with sweeping views over Darling Harbour. The indoor-outdoor space has floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-air terrace, so you’re getting water views and city skyline from most angles. It’s one of the more polished rooftop bars in the Darling Harbour precinct—less party crowd, more couples and after-work drinks crowd.
For Valentine’s week (9-15 February), they’re running Love Is Blind ($27)—yoghurt-washed gin, strawberry liqueur, coconut water, cranberry and citrus, finished with white chocolate foam. It’s available alongside their regular cocktail menu and wine list.
When: Sunday 9 – Saturday 15 February 2026
Where: Zephyr Sky Bar, Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Darling Harbour
Cost: $27 per cocktail l Book
Jackalberry & Lobby Bar (Hyatt Regency Sydney)
Price: $25 per cocktail | Location: Darling Harbour
Jackalberry brings the city jungle vibe—lush greenery, botanical touches, and that indoor-outdoor flow that works year-round. The Lobby Bar offers a more refined setting with elegant furnishings and a quieter atmosphere, perfect if you want conversation without competing with music or crowds. Both venues sit in the Hyatt Regency, so you can bounce between them depending on the mood.
For Valentine’s week (9-15 February), both bars are pouring Love at First Sip ($25)—Ketel One Citrus vodka, cherry and rose liqueurs, lemon juice, topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. It’s a lighter, refreshing option that works before or after dinner.
When: Sunday 9 – Saturday 15 February 2026
Where: Jackalberry & Lobby Bar, Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Darling Harbour
Cost: $25 per cocktail Book
Lulu Bondi
Price: $60 per couple | Location: Bondi
Lulu’s right on Campbell Parade with that classic Bondi beachfront energy—casual, lively, and perfect for couples who want romance without the formal dining room vibe. The venue’s split across multiple levels with ocean views from the upper floors, and you’re a two-minute walk from the sand if you want to start or end the evening on the beach.
Start your Valentine’s evening properly—half a dozen oysters with two glasses of bubbles for just $60 per couple. The coastal location means you can make a whole evening of it—oysters at Lulu, walk along the beach, then dinner or drinks at one of Bondi’s other spots.
What’s included: Half dozen oysters, two glasses of bubbles
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: Lulu, 180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Cost: $60 per couple Book now
The Treasury
Price: $80pp | Location: Circular Quay
Heritage surrounds, timeless pairing—half-dozen freshly shucked oysters with two glasses of champagne in The Treasury’s intimate setting.
What’s included: Half-dozen fresh oysters, two glasses of champagne
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: The Treasury, InterContinental Sydney, Circular Quay
Cost: $80pp Book now: https://sydney.intercontinental.com
Aster Rooftop
Price: From $99pp | Location: Circular Quay
Aster sits on the 32nd floor of the InterContinental with 360-degree views taking in the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and city skyline. The rooftop bar’s outdoor terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows mean you’re getting proper harbour views no matter where you’re seated. It’s one of Sydney’s highest bars, so you’re well above the crowds.
What’s included: Signature Experience ($99pp): Half-dozen oysters, two glasses of champagne Premium Experience ($169pp): 10g caviar with brioche, half bottle Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Where: Aster Rooftop, InterContinental Sydney, Circular Quay
Cost: From $99pp l Book now: https://sydney.intercontinental.com
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More Sydney Romance Ideas
It’s hard to go past a picnic – put together all your partner’s favourite treats, and head to one of the city’s best picnic spots for a romantic dinner alfresco. Or for some extra fun, book a secret picnic.
Check out more romance ideas:
- Places to propose in Sydney
- Romantic things to do in Sydney
- Sydney hotels with water views
- Blue Mountains Romance
