The last two years have left most couples housebound on the one day of the year you want to wine and dine and feel like you’re in a Shakespearian tale. With lockdown levels at a low (for now, touch wood) and the country moving into a safer space with vaccinations and continuous adherence to safety measures, embrace the spirit of Valentine’s date night with these 10 restaurants guaranteed to set the mood for a fun-loving outing.
Best Valentine’s Day Breakfast Restaurants
Lexi’s Health Eatery at 24 Central offers various breakfast options from smoothie bowls, toppings on toast, waffles and of course savoury and sweet. We’ve picked The Sexier Scramble from their savoury breakfasts, including tofu or egg scrambled with spinach, kale & fresh parsley, slow-roasted tomato, avocado, and savoury granola & rye toast, which can also be swapped for sweet potato for a gluten-free option.
Tasha’s at Nelson Mandela Square is just for you if you value simple, beautiful food. There’s nothing better than the Classic French Toast prepared with brioche french toast, berries, cinnamon sugar and maple flavoured syrup. Pssst, go ahead and order the addition of streaky bacon to round the good ol’ memories off.
Don’t forget about our good old friend – San Antonio Spur in Sandton City – a warm, relaxed dining experience in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. You could either go with a full-stack breakfast plate or something small yet delicious such as Avo on Toast or Chicken Livers on Toast and obviously a Cappuccino with cream to make everything perfect!
Best Valentine’s Day Lunch Restaurants
The Bagel Zone’s sandwich bagels at Benmore Centre is a wise choice! Their Deluxe Classic Salmon & Cream Cheese & Veg Bagel or Traditional Tuna & Veg On Health Bagel are two of our favourites. Of course, there’s more to choose from, and they serve freshly baked muffins if bagels aren’t necessarily your choice, but your significant other’s.
Enjoy lunch with your better half at News Café with the view of Sandton’s buzz. Order a delicious salad, juicy burger or a succulent steak. If you’re like us and can’t choose only one, make it a favourite grill combo, such as their Grande Nachos that serves 2 to 3 with chilli cheese sauce, jalapenos, and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese with guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Don’t fear; The Baron’s got burgers and beer! Nothing wrong with that on love day, especially if you as a couple prefer life in its simplest form. Enjoy the Gourmet Burger (beef burger mixed with chopped onion and fresh thyme, flame-grilled and topped with caramelized red onion, sliced Brie and a black mushroom sautéed with garlic butter with crispy chips) or Baron’s Steak Roll (150g of aged sirloin flame-grilled to perfection with crispy chips). You won’t go wrong!
Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Restaurants
KOI is renowned for offering an outstanding dining experience in a comfortable yet chic environment – Asian cuisine with a Western touch at its best! Their menu consists of Boa Buns, Dim Sum, Soups, Small Plates, Salads, Large Plates, Noodle Bar, Poke Bowls and heavenly Signature Sushi. We strongly recommend the Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna…
Visit Rockets for great food that fits your love for lifestyle! Their meals are to die for, such as the Mediterranean Lamb (succulent slow-braised lamb shank served with a garlic potato mousse) or Creamy Fillet Pasta (tender fillet strips, mushrooms, julienned peppers, pappardelle pasta in a creamy paprika sauce finished with dill pickles.)
Treat your favourite person to a luxurious dining experience at San Bar. They offer light meals and main courses, but you’d want to book a table for their Prémiere Aged San Cuts! So many options, but we’d fallen in love with the House-Smoked Sticky Bbq Pork Belly Ribs accompanied by French fries and coleslaw. Hmm…
These restaurants are our favourite hand-picked ones to choose from on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2022, but remember to book in advance and explore the alternatives Sandton has to offer… Because everyone else will too!
Happy booking, Sandton!
