The weather is cooling down which means our dates just got extra cosy with a night of good food to pair with your even better company. Whether you’re the kind of couple to enjoy the finer things in life or looking to make it a double date, we’ve curated a few date ideas guaranteed to end on a sweet note, with some help from The Star.
For The Fine Dining Afficianados
If you’re like us and tickets to Tokyo don’t look to be on the cards, make a reservation at the next best thing on the Gold Coast, Kiyomi. Pairing innovative dishes with an intimate setting, treat you and your date to a fine-dining set menu guaranteed to impress.
Put those expert chopstick skills to use and feed your partner fresh sashimi and Kiyomi’s signature Valentine’s kuro mori dessert—with dark chocolate, Roku gin, Davidson plum and Umeboshi. If you prefer to choose your own adventure, the a la carte menu is still packed with fresh bites to order from at your leisure.
The Details
When: Wednesday 14 February
Where: Kiyomi, The Star Gold Coast
Tickets: Set menu for $165 per person, accompanying wines and sake for an additional cost.
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Casual And Laid-Back Feasting
For most of us, February is when the year picks up and schedules start to fill. If you’re after a more lowkey V-Day this year or the kids are coming along as plus ones, opt for casual feasting at Harvest Buffet. With land and sea platters laden with oysters, prawns, crab and mussels, to an entire roast carvery, there's something for even the pickiest eaters. We recommend not hitting the oysters too hard—leave room for the dessert bar and chocolate fountain available as a sweet treat to end the night.
The Details
When: Wednesday 14 February
Where: Harvest Buffet, The Star Gold Coast
Tickets: Bookings required.
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For Group Dates
Accidentally locked in plans with your current situationship this Valentine’s Day? Avoid the awkward silence and book a double-date banquet with Uncle Su. Available for bookings from four people, cut the tension and bring your bestie and their partner for a night of fresh seafood and Cantonese favourites on their Valentine's banquet. If nothing takes your fancy off the specialty menu, the a la carte is always available with snow crab, lobster, abalone and more.
The Details
When: Wednesday 14 February
Where: Uncle Su, The Star Gold Coast
Tickets: Banquet booking for $78 per person, minimum of 4 people.
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Long Lunching
When it comes to long lunching, Italians do it best. This Valentine’s Day drift along the Amalfi coast with a booking at Cucina Vivo and enjoy a picture-perfect La Dolce Vita moment on the brightly coloured, breezy terrace. Book the a la carte menu and enjoy melt-in-your-mouth buffalo mozzarella, spicy wagyu spaghetti with herb and garlic meatballs, or halve a gamberetto pizza with Mooloolaba prawns and zucchini pesto. Save room and finish the night off with a chocolate cannoli—bellisimo!
The Details
When: Wednesday 14 February
Where: Cucina Vivo, The Star Gold Coast
Tickets: Bookings required.
To find out more, click here.
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