From candle-lit dinners to lazy picnics, here’s where to treat your significant other this Valentine’s Day.
The Grill Room & Ocean Terrace Oyster Box Hotel
Celebrate love with a six-course dinner while enjoying the sounds of Beat Route. The Oyster Box Hotel, clad in red and white, is one of Umhlanga’s finest Valentine’s Day destination.
When:Friday, 14 February 7pm
Price:R1200 per person
Romance Factor:
Ambience: Oceanside dining with views of the Indian ocean.
Menu highlights: We’re looking forward to finding out!
Spoil the one you love with a four-course dinner at The Chefs’ Table this Valentine’s Day.
When: Friday, 14 February 17h30
Price: R795 per person
Romance factor:
Ambience: Opulent and trendy.
Menu highlights: We can’t wait to find out!
A very special Valentine’s Dinner awaits you at Havana Grill. Expect deep fried camembert, mussels in saffron cream, smoked springbok carpaccio and chicken and mushroom ravioli for dessert. Main courses include steak frites, pork belly and cauliflower mash, butter chicken, grilled ostrich, seafood gnocchi and a herb crusted rack of lamb. End off the evening with red velvet cheesecake, coffee crème brulee, cinnamon and apple empanadas and fresh fruit pavlova. To book, call (031) 337 1305 or email, events@havenagrill.co.za
When: Friday, 14 February
Price: R475 per person
Romance factor:
Ambience: Lively and comfortable.
Menu highlights: Smoked springbok carpaccio with mustard drizzle fried capers and rocket
Makaranga Garden Lodge
Join Makaranga Garden Lodge for a three-course dinner with sparkling wine on arrival. To start, tuck into a scrumptious mezze platter before enjoying your choice of thyme smoked salmon or herb crusted lamb loin. For dessert enjoy a selection of chocolate coated strawberries, brownies and more. To book, email deli@makaranga.com
When: Friday, 14 February 18h00
Price: R360 per person
Romance factor:
Ambience: Perched upon a hill overlooking sprawling lawns, lush gardens and nature at its best – perfect for al fresco dining.
Menu highlights: Thyme smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraiche, avocado mouse and crispy spinach.
Treat your special someone to Valentine’s Day at Moyo. Look forward to a buffet style feast, welcome drinks and live entertainment. Guests can expect starters like their Sowetan grilled chicken wings with mains including everything from salads, to Durban lamb curry, oxtail, chicken peanut curry, Senegalese line fish and Moroccan inspired slow cooked vegetables. The carvery table will feature roast chermoula chicken and smoked paprika and pesto rubbed brisket with various sides. Enjoy brownies, cheesecakes, malva pudding and more for dessert. To book, call (031) 332 0606 or email, ushaka@moyo.com
When: Friday, 14 February 17h00
Price: R295 per person
Romance factor:
Ambience: Rustic yet refined with enchanting ocean views and a gentle sea breeze.
Menu highlights: Senegalese line fish
The Sugar Club at The Beverly Hills
The Sugar Club is hosting a ‘Night in Italy’ themed five-course dinner. If its moonlight and stars you’re after, the restaurant will screen an open-air movie, provide picnic baskets filled with delicious treats and serve vegetarian pizzas and lovers dessert platters during intermission. To book, call (031) 561 2211 or email, beverlyhills.restaurant@tsogosun.com
When: Friday, 14 February 18h30
Price: R1495 per person (Dinner) R1795 per couple (Picnic and movie)
Romance factor:
Ambience: Elegant, refined and romantic.
Menu highlights: Hopefully their grilled halloumi and black mushroom is on the menu!
While every effort is made to ensure that the details of the above specials are correct, some prices or menus may change without our knowledge. Please confirm the deal with the restaurant in question when making a booking.
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