Valentine's Day might suck when you're single, but at least you're free from the pressure of choosing a spot to celebrate with your #1!
To lighten the load, we've found some of Brisbane's tastiest spots to spend quality time over lunch or dinner, plus a few sweets to pre-order (if you're really organised).
Shake Things Up With A Martini Masterclass At The Inchcolm
What could set the mood more than a cosy heritage setting, a couple of martinis, and a shared grazing board? If you’re still scratching your head about where to spend Valentine’s, The Inchcolm is offering that tempting trio for $179 per couple, with the deal including a martini mixology masterclass taking you through classics and signature martinis, nibbles and a take-home co*cktail and sensory gift to keep the good vibes rolling.
When: Monday 14 February, 6pm or 8pm
Where: The Incholm, Spring Hill
Find out more here.
Get Sweet With Darvella Patisserie
In the hopes that you’ll be shared with, you can order one of Darvella’s famous baby cakes with a Valentine’s Day twist; we’re talking a dense chocolate cake, split and filled with strawberry filling and masked with Swiss meringue buttercream, topped with a li’l sweet nothing. Each cake serves 4–6 people (but we reckon you could tackle it in one go… with the right person) and comes in at $39.
When: Available for pick-up 12–14 February
Where: Darvella Patisserie, Bulimba
Find out more here.
Go Glam At The City’s Newcomer Rothwell’s
Get cosy in a banquette under Rothwell’s mega chandeliers, and strap in for something a little fancy! Your booking offers a starter of champagne and caviar, pasta, the Insta-famous beef Wellington to share, and a lemon meringue tart for dessert for $165pp, and your evening offers martinis in the bar, a sip from the Armagnac cart, or maybe a vintage bottle from the cellar.
When: Monday 14 February
Where: Rothwell’s, Brisbane City
Find out more here.
Enjoy Plant-Based Perfection At Za Za Ta
If you and your squeeze are herbivorously inclined, make a beeline for Za Za Ta, where you can sit down to a romantic four-course vegetarian (or fully vegan) dinner on Valentin’s Day for $99pp. Expect savoury haloumi doughnuts, wild mushroom rillettes and a complimentary I Wanna Hold Your Hand co*cktail on arrival with every booking.
When: Monday 14 February, from 5:30pm
Where: Za Za Ta, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
Lust Over Lune's Cruffin Special
Another incredible seasonal special that we can't wait to queue up for, Lune is offering a pink-hued special for Valentine's weekend only: the cherry blossom cruffin (available in store, or viapre-order). Filled with raspberry jam and whipped cherry blossom ganacahe, dusted with icing sugar and raspberry powder and topped with cherry blossom meringue, we will absolutely take one in lieu of flowers.
When: February 11-February 14
Where: Lune Croissanterie, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
Swoon Over River Views At Otto
When the moon hits your eye... sorry, but Otto isn'tthatkind of Italian restaurant! This mod and minimal stunner is offering a three-course choice menu in the restaurant for $195pp with a glass of champagne on arrival, or you can opt to walk in to the bar for a more casual, a la carte approach. Either way, you'll be treating bae to some of Brisbane's best river views.
When: Monday 14 February
Where: Otto Brisbane, South Bank
Find out more here.
Catch Pasta, Wine And Short Films In Bakery Lane
Valley date-night favourite Uh Oh Spaghettio is hosting several nights of early Valentine’s fun, with the pinnacle seeing the courtyard, extending into Bakery Lane, transformed into an outdoor cinema for a screening of Animation Alliance Australia’s Love Animated 6 on the Friday night. Throughout the week they’re also offering $35pp two-course meals, with the option to add a bottle of Moët, Mumm or Veuve Clicquot for a bargain $50 per couple.
When: Wednesday 9 February–Saturday 12 February
Where: Uh Oh Spaghettio, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
Take A Trip To The City Of Love At C’est Bon
Whether you opt for lunch or dinner, you’re guaranteed a delicious little trip to Paris at C’est Bon. Lunch on Sunday will be served on the terrace from midday, with four courses on offer for $165pp, while dinner on Monday will be available in the dining room from 5 pm, serving up four courses, champagne on arrival, sweets to finish, and a single red rose for $120pp.
When: Sunday 13 and Monday 14 February
Where: C’est Bon, Woolloongabba
Find out more here.
Gift Outrageous Cookies From Cakes & sh*t
If you’re not familiar with Brisbane’s sassiest bakery’s handiwork, just make sure no kids are around before you look them up… You can order a six-pack of ’s sweet-but-spicy treats with customised messages stamped in, or book you and your boo in for a cookie making and decorating workshop (they’re BYO, too).
When: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February
Where: Cakes & sh*t, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
Get Spicy With A Thai Banquet At Melrose
With its open-air setting, fragrant Thai/Indonesian menu and laid-back atmosphere, Melrose makes for a perfect Sunday spot when you want to get a little spesh. Book in for a pre-Valentine’s lunch (12pm or 2:30pm) for $55pp or opt for the $79pp dinner at 5:30pm or 7:30pm, with both options welcoming you with a pink prosecco or beer.
When: Sunday 13 February
Where: Melrose Restaurant, Bulimba
Find out more here.
Cosy Up In An Underground Den At Boom Boom Room
Brisbane City
Moody and intimate on any given night, Boom Boom Room is offering a Valentine's Day experience with a Japanese twist. Book in for their luxe omakase banquet for $95pp (including a co*cktail on arrival) to enjoy dishes like crispy chicken skin with crab meat, koji sour cream andcaviar, and grilled scallop with foie gras, plum vinegar andhazelnut furikake.
When: Monday 14 February
Where: Boom Boom Room, Brisbane City
Find out more here.
Get Sweet With Fondue For Two At Belle Epoque
South Bank
It wouldn't be a V-Day without chocolate, and Emporium Hotel's home of all things sweet, Belle Epoque, is going all out with a special chocolate fondue for two, with the option to add two glasses ofMumm for $75.
When: Friday 11 February–Monday 14 February
Where: Belle Epoque, South Bank
Find out more here.
Flying solo or hanging with the gals or pals instead? Check out our list of Brisbane's best bottomless brunches here to plana pre-Valentine's Day catch-up!
