If you waited until “just now” to plan Valentine’s Day, welcome. You’re among friends. Luckily, Joburg is stacked with Valentine’s Day dinners that’ll make it look like you’ve had your life together for weeks. It’s time for things to get saucy! The plates, that is.
Please note: These dinner specials are only valid for Valentine’s Day 2026. Space is limited, so be sure to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Organisers may cancel and/or postpone their Valentine's Day arrangements at any given time. Please contact the organisers for more information, availability, and bookings. Bookings are essential.
Valentine’s Day at Ground: The Terrace
Saturday, 14 February 2026 | Lunch 13:00 to 17:00 | Dinner 18:00 to 22:00
Want to do Valentine’s Day properly this year? We’ve got you sorted. Ground: The Terrace is serving a full three-course experience with a Casamigos Margarita as a welcome drink and Boschendal wine pairings for R750 per person. You’ll enjoy bold flavours like spicy Calabrian shrimp, garlic-and-rosemary-crusted lamb, linguine vongole, and much more. There will, of course, also be scrumptious vegetarian options, wrapping up with a pavlova bomb dessert that deserves its own moment. This is romance done right, and it tastes divine.
Valentine’s Candlelight Dinner at Syringa Cafe
Saturday, 14 February | From 6 pm
If you’re aiming for Valentine’s plans that feel thoughtful and a little fancy without being intimidating, this dinner’s got your name on it. Syringa Cafe is setting the mood with candlelight, good food, and relaxed (but still romantic!) energy. Perfect for couples who like their love stories paired with wine and conversation that you’ll want to continue long after you’ve had your last bite of dessert.
SINN: Where Valentine’s Gets Dangerous In A Good Way
Friday, 14 February 2026
If Valentine’s needs a little heat, SINN is where you book. Low lighting, sultry energy, and decadence, decadence, decadence. The à la carte menu is built around lingering dinners and desserts you won’t want to rush, so you’re in for a night of intimate luxury. Order something indulgent, sip something strong, and let the atmosphere handle the romance. Bookings via Dineplan.
Valentine’s Weekend at AURUM, The Leonardo
Friday, 13 February and Saturday, 14 February
If Valentine’s Day is your annual chance to raise the bar, AURUM at The Leonardo is the reservation that proves you made an effort. In partnership with Moët & Chandon, Aurum is serving a multi-course experience built around refined flavours and beautifully plated mains like beef fillet, oxtail ragu, and fresh linefish. The desserts are just as impressive, so you’ll be leaving with a year’s worth of brownie points.
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