perfect restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Sydney [2023]
It can be hard to find perfect Valentine’s Day restaurants in Sydney. Whether you are on a budget, want to stay close to home or need a vegan Valentine’s Day option, don’t worry, we have done the research and list of the best choices across Sydney below.
With Valentine’s day falling on a Tuesday this year, some restaurants are offering a Sunday option, perfect for those who prefer to celebrate before the work week starts. On a budget? Consider a mystery picnic.
Valentine’s Day with Water Views
If you visiting Sydney or don’t find yourself on the harbour very often, it’s hard to go past a harbourside restaurant for making an impact on Valentine’s day.
Aria
Sip champagne and watch the sunset over Sydney Harbour while you indulge in a decadent six-course Valentine’s Day Tasting at Aria – it doesn’t get any more lavish than this.

The menu features:
- W.A black marron, sea urchin, nasturtium, radish
- Glazed maremma duck, fig, witlof, pomegranate
- Westholme wagyu fillet, sunchokes, mustard, brassicas
Cost: $325pp, includes Champagne on arrival
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9240 2255
Otto Woolloomooloo
On the historic wooden wharf, Otto at Woolloomooloo is offering a decadent three-course dinner with a cocktail and amuse-bouche on arrival, three-course (4 choices per course) menu and a complimentary box of chocolates to take home.

Cost: Adults $199pp
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9240 2255
Bennelong
For a dinner to remember book the four-Course menu on offer at Sydney’s stunning Bennelong dining room in the Opera House. The set menu allows you to choose either a fish or meat main course.
Start with a Fattoush-style salad, followed by Sashimi scallops, a choice of main, wild caught fish or roasted black Angus fillet. This is followed by the famous Chocolate Crackle for dessert.

Cost: $250
View the menu | Make a booking | 02 9240 8000
Tequila Daisy, Barangaroo
Outdoor dining on Mexican food by the water sounds perfect to us! Tequila Daisy at Barangaroo offers an alfresco dining terrace

Book the Fiesta menu for $79 pp and indulge as you take in the view.
Cost: : À la carte on offer
When: from 5pm Tuesday 14 February (2hr seatings)
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Kingsley’s Woolloomooloo
Celebrate Valentine’s day harbourside, basking in the sun at Woolloomooloo wharf with a 4-course set menu from Kingsley’s and a glass of Piper Heidsieck.

For the main course, choose from a whole rainbow trout or a 600g Ribeye On The Bone MB4+
Cost: $139pp
Where: Tuesday 14 February – Available for lunch and dinner
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 83222090
North Bondi Fish
Share a magical moment by the seaside this Valentine’s Day. Choose to dine on the much loved a la carte lunch of seafood specials or opt for the set menu dinner highlighting North Bondi Fish’s classics.

You will receive a glass of Veuve on arrival.
The set menu includes:
- NBF fish taco
- Grilled barramundi, tomato sofrito, lemon
- Dark chocolate mousse, caramelised white chocolate, fermented strawberries
- Vegan and vego options available
Cost: Adults $130pp – Available for lunch and dinner
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 9130 2155
Ormeggio Mosman
This year Ormeggio will offer their Valentine’s menu on both Sunday and Monday. There is a four-course menu or chose a premium menu for some extra luxury.
Cost: $180pp +$70 for a premium menu
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9969 4088
Ripples Chowder Bay
Dining on the wharf at Chowder Bay you can indulge in either an al la carte lunch or a special Valentine’s Day dinner. On offer is a special menu that starts with bread & snacks and moves into a three course set menu with choice
Surprise your Valentine by adding a special upgrade!* Two glasses of NV Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial & 4 oysters to share on arrival, $60 additional per couple.
Cost: Adults $149pp
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb – lunch and dinner
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone:(02) 9960 3000
Valentine’s Day Cruising
Gold Dinner
Take to the water for a romantic dinner as the sun sets and Sydney sparkles in the evening lights. Captain Cook have three Valentine’s Dinner crusing options this year.
For a total splurge go Gold and enjoy a six Course Degustation Dining including our famous Seared Scallops and Beef Tenderloin. Your meal is paired with Penfolds’ private bin and vintage wines to complement each course including the St Henri Shiraz.
After dinner take to the dance floor or head upstairs and enjoy views of the city from the spacious open deck.

Cost: Price: $265pp ($20 early bird discount)
When: 6.30pm to 10pm Tuesday 14th Feb.
View the menu or make a booking
Valentines Day Cruise
Same boat but with a 4 course à la carte menu complimented by a glass of premium champagne and finishing the night with a cocktail and chocolate dipped strawberries.

Cost: Price: $149pp ($20 early bird discount)
When: 6.30pm to 10pm Tuesday 14th Feb.
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Valentines Day Lover’s Lounge
Not quite ready for a romantic dinner for two? The Lovers Lounge on Ocean Deck is the perfect choice for friends, groups and first dates.
- Summer Platters featuring fresh seafood, Charcuterie Board of Australian cheeses, cured meats and antipasto
- Glass of premium champagne on arrival, choice between two Late-Night cocktails with chocolate dipped strawberries and live music
- Superior lounge seating on Ocean Deck for amazing water-level views

Cost: $139pp ($20 early bird discount)
When: 6.30pm to 10pm Tuesday 14th Feb.
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Valentine’s Day Restaurants in Sydney City
Azuma
Celebrate Valentine’s with a special kaiseki, where you and your special one will be treated to an 11-course menu which showcases different cooking techniques and flavours of Japan.

Dishes include:
- Tasmanian abalone poached in a sake infusion with yuzu
- Steamed white fish with turnip dashi
- West Australian Kanoko crumbed scampi w basil coulis
- Saltbush lamb cutlet grilled w citrus chilli
- Rangers Valley wagyu teriyaki
Cost: $250 per person
When: Only on 14 February 2023 and spots are limited. Complimentary parking is available from 5.30pm.
View the menu or make a booking
Chophouse
Treat your special someone to a beautiful dinner at Sydney steak institution, Chophouse, with a specially curated set menu and drink on arrival.

Choose from the a la carte lunch menu for lunch sittings or a 4-course shared menu dinner + glass of Chandon Brut Rose NV on arrival. Dinner set menu includes:
- Hervey Bay scallops, caper butter, pangritata
- Rib on the bone 700g
- Pasture fed, Pinnacle, MB2+, MSA graded
Cost: Adults $160pp – available for lunch or dinner
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 9231 5516
Mode Bar and Kitchen
In the Mode for love? Take your special someone on a culinary journey with a four-course Valentine’s Day menu. With a strong emphasis on seafood you will enjoy spanner crab or scallops, marron lobster bisque and a fish or duck main. Finish with this beautiful dessert.

Want to up the romance! You can add an overnight stay to your booking. From $455 the Valentine’s package includes a bottle of bubbly, breakfast and a late check-out!
Cost: Adults $180pp Dinner
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: +61 2 9250 3160
Shaffa
Spend Valentine’s Day in Shaffa’s stunning indoor courtyard. With soaring glass ceiling, exposed sandstone and stained-glass windows this is a lovely space to sit back and watch the chef’s create your dinner in the open kitchen which almost feels like a stage.
This Valentine’s day feast is a set menu offering loads of starters, 3 choices for main and 2 choices for dessert. Begin your night with a Pomegranate Bellini on arrival followed by oysters or Lentil kibbeh niyah for your starter. This is followed by what I think is Sydney’s best hummus, some eggplant labneh and house made focaccia. This combination is why I fell in love with Shaffa and why I tell everyone I know to go there soon! Two more dishes follow before its time to choose your main:
- Murray cod, saffron Persian lemon basmati rice, dill, pistachio, lemon arak butter, crispy vine leaves
- Pumpkin, Ras El Shaffa, pomegranate molasses, muhammara, preserved lemon, zhug, pitzuhim
- Beef rump cap mb4, tabbouleh freekeh, tamar, roasted selek, jus

End the night with a decadent dessert and a satisfied smile on your face. The make fantastic cocktails and equally tasty mocktails for anyone doing Feb Fast.
Cost: Adults $120pp Dinner
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 0451 810 480
ESQ
Treat you and your loved one to an evening of romance at ESQ this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy some smooth live jazz and a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a curated three course menu by Chef Guillaume Dubois. Make this a Valentine’s to remember!

Cost: $125pp Dinner with a glass of G.H. Mumm champagne upon arrival
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: +61 2 8023 7609
Crafted by Matt Moran at the AGNSW
After a date at the Art Gallery of NSW, guests can head to the Restaurant, Crafted by Matt Moran, for a curated two or three-course Valentine’s Day lunch. Spectacular views across Sydney Harbour provide the perfect backdrop for this romantic meal including a glass of sparkling pink on arrival. There are gluten-free and vegan options, and lots of fresh, summer dishes including:

- Burrata with ox heart tomato, rock melon and basil
- Roast lamb rump, artichokes, preserved lemon, labneh and olive
- Pineapple granita with whipped coconut cream and rum-soaked raisins
Cost: $93pp for 2 courses, 3 courses for $110
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb from 11.30am
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: +61 2 9225 1819
Valentines Day at Crown
Woodcut
Looking for something special to do for Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Woodcut. From their shared feast to some drinks and snacks at the bar, or counter dining at the open kitchen – it’s an experience to remember.

Choose from the a la carte menu and a number of special seafood dishes and Valentines Day desserts.
Cost: $160 or $220
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
View the menu | Make a booking
a’Mare
Chef Alessandro Pavoni has created an authentic Italian meal to help you create an elegant Valentine’s Day experience.Begin your evening with a romantic Valentino cocktail, (Italian vodka and liquor aromatic, blood peach, almond and citrus) followed by classic Italian dishes from the extensive à la carte menu.
Cost: $160 or $220
Date: Tuesday 14 Feb
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Valentine’s Day at the Star
From amazing staycation packages perfect for an extra special romantic gesture to some of Sydney’s best dining, the Star has plenty of options on offer this Valentine’s day.
Black Bar & Grill are offering a special menu with other key venues like Flying Fish and SOKYO and CUCINA PORTO offering their regular a la carte menu with a few special dishes designed to make the night memorable.
Black Bar & Grill
Fine dining and a free glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival followed by a caviar tasting experience.

Enjoy a luxurious and indulgent meal this Valentine’s Day at BLACK Bar & Grill. Head Chef Dany Karam and his team have created the fine dining experience of your dreams. From Mount Cook Alpine Salmon to Fillet Wagyu MBS 7+ with chimichurri, generous sides and chocolate delice, hazelnut and wild strawberry sorbet,
Cost: $195 pp
When: Dinner 14 February
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Sokoyo
If your partner loves Japanese food, dinner at Sokoyo is a great way to spoil them. To complement the full menu, the team have come up with two special dishes.

- Kim torotoro – $60pp Toro, tuna, and caviar
- Lobster – Market Price Bincho grilled half lobster, Spicy miso butter, negi
- Blackforest Chocolate Sponge – $30pp Chocolate sponge, Morello cherry, kirsch, chunky cherry ice cream.
When: Tuesday 14th
View the menu | Book
Flying Fish
Order from the main menu or add one of these specials to your evening’s celebration.

- Chef’s Seafood Selection for Two – (includes glass of sparkling wine) $165
- Valrhona Dark Chocolate Fondant – with wattleseed caramel, macadamia ice cream for two $32
When: Dinner Tuesday 14 Feb
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Check out our ideas of unique Valentine’s Day activities across the Sydney
Cucina Porto
This Valentine’s Day Head Chef Martino Pulito and the team at Cucina Porto have created a menu using luxe ingredients to create show-stopping dishes.

- Cappon Magro, bugs, king prawns, sweet salsa verde, rice gallette – $32
- Rock Lobster Ravioli, tomato water sauce, baby basil oil, sugar snap peas, bottarga – $45
- Crispy Pork Belly, tomato marmellata, house pickled burned shallot – $42
When: Dinner Tuesday 14th Feb
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If you really want to go all out you can book a romantic getaway at the Star

Bar 83 at Sydney Tower
Indulge in a luxurious date experience this Valentine’s Day high above the city with your loved one. Enjoy a selection of succulent oysters, decadent caviar, delicately crafted ceviche, and a delectable dessert, all perfectly paired with a bottle of the premium Perrier-Jouët champagne.

- East 33 Sydney Rock oysters, gala apple, chardonnay vinegar, dill oil df, nf
- Caviar, horseradish crème fraiche, warm crumpet nf
- Coral trout ceviche, Tapioca crisp, coriander nf
- Valrhona milk chocolate, passion fruit, strawberry coulis
As a special treat, each couple will receive an individually wrapped rose and a box of homemade chocolates.
Cost: $275 per couple
View the menu or make a booking
Infinity at Sydney Tower
Take your Valentine to new heights with Infinity’s Valentine’s Dinner and treat your special someone to a 3-course chef’s degustation menu, a glass of G.H Mumm Champagne on arrival, followed by a selection of oysters to share. Each couple will also receive a box of homemade truffles and a single rose to take home.

Cost: $250pp
When: from 5.30pm Tuesday 14 February
View the menu or make a booking
Check out more Darling Harbour Dining ideas here
Lotus Dining
Sydney’s contemporary Chinese restaurants will be open across Sydney this Valentine’s Day. Treat your main squeeze to a feast at Dumpling Bar, Sydney rock oysters with lime granita and finger lime at Lotus Double Bay, or BBQ duck with mandarin pancakes and five-spice hoi sin sauce at Lotus Barangaroo.

Whatever your level of romance, you’re sure to find a delicious dining experience to suit your taste buds with Lotus Dining Group.
Time: From 5pm
Cost: À la carte
View the menus | Make a booking
Chiswick
Celebrate love with a romantic planted-to-plated dinner prepared by head chef Taylor Cullen and team. Enjoy a romantic evening in their relaxed space.

Chiswick will offer a shared menu + champagne on arrival:
- Barra-masalata, vegetable crisps
- Crispy skin ocean trout, witlof, Bruny Island olives
- Half Chiswick lamb shoulder, beetroot, mint sauce
Cost: Adults $160pp
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 8388 8688
Valentine’s Day on the Northern Beaches
Insitu, Manly
Our favourite spot for bottomless spritz brunch will turn on the fun with Galentine’s Day. Insitu Manly will bring Gender Bender Bingo to the beaches, so gather your nearest and dearest for a night of laughs, prizes and special drag performance.

All tickets include bottomless Aperol Spritzes, a three-course shared feast, bingo and your chance to win plenty of prizes.
Time: From 7pm
Cost: Tickets $75pp
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Pilu at Freshwater
Pilu at Freshwater is a fantastic choice for a romantic waterfront Valentine’s Day. With beautiful views out of Freshwater Beach, you can finish or start your night with a lovely walk on the beach
Their 2023 Valentine meal will be a four-course menu featuring the classic Aussie surf and turf for the main. Prices do not include drinks.
Cost: $175 per person menu.
When: Dinner 14 Feb
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9938 3331
Public Dining Room
Along with offering the al la carte menu for Valentine’s Day lunch the team at Public Dining room will offer a special dinner with a four-course menu of canapes on arrival, a choice of entrees, main and dessert.
Cost: Adults $130
When: 6pm until 8.30pm.
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9968 4880
Valentine’s Day in the Inner West
The Fenwick
A lovely waterfront option in East Balmain just minutes from the ferry wharf. Enjoy lunch with stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Fenwick is offering a four-course set menu with sides.
2 glasses of NV Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial & 4 oysters to share on arrival, $70 additional per couple
Cost: $149 per person
When: Dinner only
View the menu | Phone: (02) 9159 4700
Valentine’s Day in the South
Lugarno Seafood
Seafood by the water is a sure winner for Valentine’s Day and Lugarno Seafood has seen more than a few Valentine Day proposals in the past 25 years. If your partner is not a seafood lover, the menu also features beef, veal and chicken.
Cost: Al la carte menu as below
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9119 1809
Albi’s Taverna Cronulla
Albi’s chefs will showcase their most impressive creations over a three-course dining experience with five choices for entree and main. Highlights on the menu include, Tiger Prawn Bruschetta, 48 hr Suvee & Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Wild Barramundi & Prawns and Tiramisu or White Chocolate Sensation (Strawberry, white & dark chocolate, coconut and meringue) for dessert.
This is a great 3 course menu with plenty of options, including a few vegetarian choices. A full vegan menu is also available.
Cost: Adults $99
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: (02) 9524 0392
Jensens at Kareela
Book in for a decadent 3-course set menu at the Shire’s much loved Jensens. Enjoy barbeque king prawns, wagyu beef or crispy skin snapper. BYO is allowed which is a budget saver!
Cost: Price: $130
When: 5pm – 8:30pm Monday 14th Feb.
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 9528 8433
Other cruise options include:
- Vagabond Cruises have a 3-hour lunch cruise $145 for adults and $115 for kids (children under five free) Drinks not included
- Oz WhaleWatching – one of the friendliest boats on the harbour, is offering a 3-hour seafood buffet including drinks for $147 for adults and $97 for kids.
- Majestic Cruises – a Christmas banquet and drinks package $149 for adults and $130 for kids.
- Sydney Harbour Showboat – a 3-hour banquet lunch cruise with drinks package included. Jazz duo and the views provide the entertainment. Adults $159
Valentine’s Day in the Blue Mountains
Darley’s Restaurant – Lilianfels
Head away for the weekend and enjoy dinner in the historical multi-award winning Darley’s Restaurant at Lilianfels Hotel at Katoomba
Indulge in a beautifully prepared 5-course degustation menu including a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
Cost: $169pp
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 4780 1200
Are there any budget-friendly Valentine’s dinner options in Sydney?
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
How about vegan Valentine’s Day options?
Several menus have vegetarian options,including Albi in Cronulla and Bennelong but Glebe’s Salt and Palm have a vegan set menu with the option to add a bottle of Australian organic vegan wine to your booking. See the full listing above.