15+ Valentine’s Day Dinners And Date Ideas On The Gold Coast

23rd Jan 2026

Written by:

Harmony Lee
Contributor | Urban List, Gold Coast, QLD

Valentine's Day. The day of love, the day of expensive flowers and the day of desperate, last-minute dinner reservations. As much as some of us don’t want to admit it, we all love the idea of getting dressed up, indulging in some bubbles and being treated to that culinary experience we've been lusting for all year long.

This year, Valentine’s Day is turning up the heat so, luckily for all you star-crossed lovers out there, we’ve rounded up the best feasting affairs on the Gold Coast that you’ll want to undress with your eyes. Dim the lighting, cue the James Blunt and give your lover that look.

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Valentine's Day Seafood and Grill Buffet at Citrique

158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Keen on seafood for Valentine’s Day (or any day, really)? Then you’ll want to hit up the iconic seafood-lovers restaurant, Citrique at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa this Valentine’s Day. Embark on a romantic culinary journey, with a decadent Valentine’s seafood and grill buffet.

Delight your taste buds with fresh and grilled seasonal seafood, a whole lobster mornay to share per couple, an aphrodisiac oyster station, and an array of delectable dishes alongside housemade sweet delicacies to conclude the night on a sweet note.

Time: 5:30pm and 8pm seatings
Cost: $159 per person
For more details, click here.

Seven-Course Valentine's Day Feast at Etsu Izakaya

2440 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

Mermaid Beach institution Etsu Izakaya never misses, so we're expecting big things for their seven-course Japanese Valentine's Day feast. You can expect a selection of some of Etsu's most-loved plates, such as the king ora salmon sashimi, the prawn tempura with bang bang sauce, and let's just say you'll definitely want to save room for dessert.

With dark, moody interiors and incredible service, Etsu is one of our top picks for this Valentine's Day.

Time: Various seatings
Cost: $169 per prson
For more details, click here.

Italian Feast at Sofia's

53 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218

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It doesn't get much more romantic than Italian, so you know where to find us this Valentine's Day. At one of the Gold Coast's top Italian restaurants, Sofia's Restaurant & Bar. Indulge in a specially curated five-course menu with a glass of sparkling upon arrival.

Housemade tuna tartare tartlets, housemade lemon and ricotta ravioli with a beef ragu sauce, and a grilled beef tenderloin with red wine jus are just a few of the exquisite dishes you get to look forward to.

Time: Seatings from 5pm
Cost: $115 per person
For more information, click here.

A Romantic Feast at Yamagen

7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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What makes a feast for lovers? To start, a glass of Pommery Champagne on arrival. The rest is up to you and your heart’s desire (or perhaps your stomach’s). Yamagen's nine-course omakase curated by Culinary Director Adam Lane is sure to fill the air with love.

From Hokkaido Scallops with a tantalising dressing to dry-aged duck breast with beetroot puree, your night is designed to be deliciously decadent from start to finish, in true Yamagen style. You'd best move quickly though, as it's almost fully booked already.

Time: Seatings from 5pm
Cost: $295 per couple
For more information, click here.

Four-Course Valentine's Day Lunch or Dinner at Little Truffle

2444 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

Warm pools of light. Dark, brooding décor. Midnight-blue velvet and soft piano music. If you like your Valentine's Day elegant and understated, Little Truffle is the restaurant for you. And they're levelling up this Valentine's Day with a four-course lunch or dinner that looks simply exquisite.

While we don't want to spoil all the surprise, some of the dishes you'll dive into include Little Truffle's signature heirloom beetroot and goats cheese salad, Wagyu beef tartare with potato pave, and Western Australian lobster tortellini. The menu truly has me salivating.

Time: Various seatings
Cost: $165 per person
For more information, click here

Fireside Feast at The InterContinental Sanctuary Cove

Manor Cir, Hope Island QLD 4212

If you and your squeeze love a top-tier culinary experience, then this one is for you. The InterContinental’s The Fireplace is known as one of the best restaurants on the Gold Coast, and once you’ve dined here, you’ll quickly realise why.

Begin your evening of romance with a glass of sparkling, before tucking into the five-course degustation menu. The feast includes loved-up dishes like oysters with finger lime, Freemantle octopus and black Angus sirloin with grilled brussels sprouts. Translation? Very fancy.

This very special menu is bound to give any food enthusiast serious heart eyes. For a more elevated experience, you can enjoy carefully curated wine pairings with each course for an additional $85.

Time: Seatings from 5pm
Cost: $199 per person
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Valentine's Day Banquet at Nineteen At The Star

1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218

Screw the servo flowers, you’re headed straight to the top. For a truly mesmerising Valentine’s Day that will earn you some serious brownie points, book in for a four-course affair at Nineteen at The Star.

Start with wood roasted oysters before moving onto king fish crudo or beef tartare, market fish, fillet steak and key lime meringue pie, just to name a few standout dishes. If you’re looking for one of the boujee-est Valentine’s Day feasts on the Gold Coast, stop the search ‘cause you’ve found it.

Time: Seatings at 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 8pm or 8:15pm
Cost: $160 per person
For more information, click here.

Loved-Up Four-Course Dinner at Three Blue Ducks

11 Ewingsdale Road Byron Bay, Ewingsdale NSW 2481

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If you're heading Byron Bay this V Day, we have just the place to spoil your beau. Not only will you get a glass of bubbles or beer upon arrival, but the award-winning Three Blue Ducks is pulling out all the stops (in typical style) with their four-course Valentine's Day dinner.

Dig into tuna tartare with crispy rice, fried chicken with shredded lettuce and anchovy cream, gnocchi with peas and confit tomatoes, and chocolate mousse with sour plum, just to name a select few. With a reputation as good as Three Blue Ducks’, it’s clear that you’ll have an unforgettable Valentine’s evening.

Time: Seatings from 5pm (NSW time)
Cost: $95 per person
For more information, click here.

Three or Five-Course Valentine's Dinner at Palette

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

For an intimate Valentine’s Day celebration, Palette is hosting a refined dining experience across two special evenings in its elegant HOTA surrounds. Choose between an early three-course dinner or a later five-course degustation, both featuring modern fine dining highlights like spanner crab dumplings and Stanbroke wagyu rump, and the latter featuring Gold Coast king prawns and sweet and sour lamb ribs.

Each sitting includes a glass of Champagne and caviar on arrival, plus the option of a curated beverage package to elevate the evening. With limited seats available, this is one Valentine’s feast worth locking in early.

Time: 5pm or 7:30pm seatings
Cost: $150 per person for the early seating, $220 per person for the late seating
For more information, click here.

Dinner Under The Stars at QT Twilight Cabanas

7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Lap up the comfort, dial up the romance. Valentine's Day dinner under the stars is about as romantic as it gets. Spoil your QT'ie with a dinner for two in QT Gold Coast’s luxe poolside cabanas, served with a side of romance.

Indulge with a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a romantic four-course dinner designed to be shared while you relax in your own private cabana at The Spring's poolside oasis. Why not keep the love flowing and book yourselves in for a cheeky staycay?

Time: Various times
Cost: $320 per couple (one cabana)
For more information, click here.

Valentine's Day Creekside Picnic at O'Reilly's Vineyards

852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra QLD 4275

Escape the city for a day and spend quality time in nature this Valentine's Day at O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards. Nestle creekside with a carefully curated Valentine's Day basket filled with an artisan charcuterie board featuring seasonal Scenic Rim produce plus a bottle of O’Reilly’s Reserve Selection Lona Blush Sparkling.

Perch up and find the perfect creekside spot or reserve a creekside table with a white table cloth and chairs for an additional $30. P.S Make sure to BYO picnic blanket.

Time: From 10:30am, Friday 13 February to 4pm, Sunday 15 February
Cost: $120 for a basket for two
For more information, click here.

Four-Course Feast at Roosevelt Lounge

75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218

Enhance your Valentine's Day celebration with an enchanting four-course dinner at the elegant Roosevelt Lounge in Broadbeach. What would we choose from the menu, you ask? Okay, fine.

We would start with the Calabrian beef tartare with crispy potatoes, capers and Italian chilli aioli, followed by the zucchini and lemon risotto with Byron Bay stracciatella, and ending on a high note with the Kahlua chocolate tart—are you drooling yet?

Time: 5pm and 7:30pm seatings
Cost: $179 per person
For more information, click here.

Valentine’s Day High Teas 2026

Galentine’s Day High Tea at FIXX Cafe

7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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We’re all about celebrating your ride-or-dies this Valentine’s Day *ahem* Galentine’s Day. Grab your gal pals this Galentine’s Day—Valentine’s Day High Tea at QT is perfectly primed for chats over tea, coffee or bubbles if you’re feeling spritzy.

For those who love to dress up and have a soft spot for tiers of decadent sweet and savoury treats, QT’s High Tea is just the Galentine’s celebration you’re looking for.

Time: Varying times throughout February
Cost: $69 to $109 per person, depending on the package
For more information, click here.

Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at Palm Court

38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

The Langham’s Palm Court is well known for crafting some of the best high teas around and their Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea is no exception. The menu has been created specifically for the day of love, with sweet and savoury delights to satisfy every tastebud.

Served with coffee and premium tea, you can also elevate your Afternoon Tea experience with champagne or wine. The Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea is available exclusively from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 15 February, so don’t sleep on it.

Cost: $95 per person
For more information, click here.