Brisbane is leaning into the love season, and we’re most definitely here for the romance…. and the extra side of fries? Whether you’re after a decadent seafood feast by the river, a vibrant fusion banquet, or a casual pan of paella to share with your favourite person, there is something on the menu for every kind of couple.
We’ve rounded up the best spots in town to ensure your February 14th is exactly up to your speed. Dive into the roundup below:
Enjoy a seafood moment made for two at Riverbar & Kitchen
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Experience a seafood moment made for two right by the water at Riverbar & Kitchen from February 13 to February 15. Settle in by the river and share a hot and cold seafood tower for $120, featuring local favourites like Pacific oysters with lemon myrtle mignonette, tuna ceviche, and beer-battered bug tails. You can pair your feast with a signature Valentine’s cocktail like the raspberry-infused Chateau Marmont and finish with a rose soft serve. It is an effortless, elevated way to celebrate love at the river’s edge without having to rock the boat.
Meet you riverside? Book a spot at the scenic Riverbar & Kitchen here
Catch the Love Bug at Midtown Bar
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If your idea of a perfect date involves more butter and less fluff, Midtown Bar’s ‘Love Bug pop-up is the ultimate catch this February. This limited-time takeover swaps traditional Valentine’s cliches for a crustacean-filled menu that’s as cheeky as it is delicious. The star of the show is the Moreton Bay Bug Lasagne, a decadent masterpiece layered with local crab, bug meat, and a rich shellfish sauce that’s practically guaranteed to leave you smitten (at least with the seafood!).
Don’t let this one be swept by the sea. Grab a seat here for a buttery date night.
Experience the best fusion Valentine’s dinner at Libertine
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Libertine is throwing a share-style feast designed for date nights on February 13 and 14. Their Valentine’s Weekend Banquet costs $95 per person and features signature French-Vietnamese dishes like Hiramasa Kingfish Ceviche, Vietnamese Fried Chicken Bao, and a premium MB5+ Steak Frites with creamy mushroom sauce. With its moody vibes and lush greenery, it’s a top-tier choice for those who love a side of romance with their cocktails and want their date nights to have that perfect fusion of flavour.
The perfect rendezvous for fans of French flair and Vietnamese spice, check out Libertine here
Forget chic dinners, go for generous servings at Bosco
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For the entire months of January and February, Bosco is doubling down on their classic seafood paella. At $38 per person, this isn’t a light bite’, it’s a sizzling, charcoal-adjacent pan of fresh seafood and rice that screams Euro-summer grit. It’s messy, it’s social, and it’s the perfect antidote to couples who don’t want a chic dinner’.
Available Thursday through Sunday, it’s the choice for couples who would rather dig in than activate their pinky fingers. You know what they say, a pan for two is the ultimate ‘I love you’ (ok, maybe we’re the only ones who say that, but sharing is caring!)… grab yours here
Share the romance at Moda
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For those who believe love is best celebrated over a shared feast, Moda is serving up a slice of Mediterranean charm that feels worlds away from the daily grind. This Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February, Chef Javier Codina has curated a three-course menu ($95 pp) specifically designed to be shared. It’s a dinner built on the philosophy of tapas, where the act of passing plates of Mooloolaba Prawns with Mango Salsa or Baked Figs with Jamón creates a naturally intimate atmosphere that a standard set menu just can’t match.
Impress your date with a masterclass in seasonal flavours, moving from delicate Char-Grilled Calamari to a hearty shared Lamb Rack served with orange potatoes. The night finishes on a high note with Javier’s Chocolate Tapas, a sweet, shared conclusion to a night of shared romantic vibes.
Check Moda out here
Sip and socialise at Maeve Wine
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While they aren’t running a specific Valentine’s Day set menu, we simply love Maeve Wine, so it HAS to be part of this list! Perched in a stunning heritage building, it is the perfect spot to impress your date with an exceptional wine list and sophisticated snacks like Fried Zucchini Blossoms with garlic honey or Potato Crisps with roasted onion dip. For a main dish that truly leans into their signature style, the Lasagna Al Forno with Kangaroo Tail Ragu is a rich, comforting must-have.
Maeve Wine is exactly the kind of place where you can lose track of time together in a velvet booth, tucked away from the South Brisbane hustle. So get lost, gaze into those eyes…. and book a spot at Maeve Wine here