Valentine's Day is around the corner and it's going to be a goodie! We're all about doing things a little differently which is why we've put this epic list together. Stay tuned for some Valentine's Day specials happening near you in 2020!
Whether you’re planning a romantic proposal at a quiet dinner for two or a luxury couples treatment at the spa, take a look at the best Valentine’s Day treats in Cape Town in 2020.
Don't forget to check out what the rest of South Africa is up to this Valentine's Day
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Let Grande Provence enchant you this Valentine’s Day
Indulge your love for the Grande life this Valentine’s Day at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in the heart of Franschhoek.
Couples can delight in a swoon-worthy dinner menu or enjoy a romantic picnic lunch under majestic oaks. On arrival, couples will be welcomed with oysters and bubbly to set the scene for the most romantic day of the year.
4-Course Valentine’s Meal
Chef Marvin Robyn will be spoiling couples with a sensuous 4-course Valentine’s menu.
For Starters, he’s working his magic with red, the colour of love, with a tempting choice between compressed watermelon, feta cheese, confit tomatoes and kalamata; or beetroot tagliatelle, burrata, dukkah spice, honeycomb and beetroot potpourri. The next course of fresh Saldana Bay oysters paired with kimchi, fresh plums, oyster kaiings and sweet lime mayo is pure seduction. Alternatively if oysters are not for you, try the heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella, basil pesto and Kalamata crumb.
For Mains, couples can choose between springbok loin, fire roasted beetroot, pickled onions with beetroot gastrique; or the line fish, grilled gem lettuce, sweetcorn and smoked snoek croquettes with chilli caramel. For Dessert there is a choice between heavenly vanilla panna cotta with raspberry sorbet and dried meringue; or frozen chocolate mousse, red velvet cake and dried strawberries.
- Cost: R800 per person
- When: 6:30pm, 7:30pm or 8pm
Valentine's Picnic Basket
The Valentine’s picnic basket available all day, is pure abundance packed to the brim with delicious artisanal foods. Treats include fresh seasonal fruits, a tomato basil & feta tartlet, assorted arancini, estate made hummus, local cheeses and charcuterie, and a decadent chocolate brownie.
The basket comes with a bottle of the estate’s popular Angels Tears wine as well as still or sparkling water.
- Cost:
- R600 - Picnic \ per person
- R800 - Valentine's Dinner \ per person
- When: Until 4pm
- Bookings:
- 021 876 8600
- [email protected]
- More Info: Website
❤ Valentine's Day Dinners
One& Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town provides a comprehensive range of luxury services and accommodation, and serves as a gateway to the myriad of experiences in the city and on the continent – from safaris to pristine beaches to the exploration of the world-renowned Cape wine region.
- Address: One&Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,
- Bookings:
- 021 431 5888
- [email protected]
Celebrating Love with a Dinner in Ochre
Enjoy a romantic dinner in Ochre. Our Chefs have put together a special 4 course menu for the evening, showcasing contemporary South African cuisine. Guests will also receive a couples photograph, presented in a frame - capturing the memory forever.
Starters: Crayfish bisque, crayfish and passion fruit ceviche seared scallop on corn velouté
Entreè: Springbok tartare, springbok tataki, smoked garlic crème truffle shavings, quail egg yolk, Parmesan tuile Dessert
Main: Buchu lamb noisette, lamb wellington, eryngi mushrooms, carrot and ginger pureè, potato galette, confit tomato jam, lamb jus
Dessert: White chocolate coconut bavarois, macerated raspberries rose gel, cocoa crumble, raspberry crèmeux crunchy pearls, raspberry sorbet
- Cost: R1100 per person
- When: 14 February, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
- Bookings:
- 021 431 5888
- [email protected]
- More Info: Celebrating Love with a Dinner in Ochre
Celebrating Love with an Evening in Nobu
Spend the evening being spoilt in Nobu, as you are served a special 6 course Omakase menu - Omakase meaning, from the Chef's Heart. Guests will also receive a couples photograph, presented in a frame - capturing the memory forever.
VALENTINE'S MENU
APPRECIATION Toro chipotle miso
INFATUATION Canadian lobster salad and Inaniwa noodles with yuzu dressing
ATTRACTION Otoro karashu, White fish new-style, Scallop spicy jalapeño, Ebi hot miso
IMPRESSION Chilean sea bass, black bean new-style and fresh truffles
CONVICTION Roasted duck and scallop raspberry miso
LOVE Wild strawberry and champagne parfait
- Cost: R2200 per person
- When: 14 February, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
- Bookings:
- 021 431 5888
- [email protected]
- More Info: Celebrating Love with an Evening in Nobu
Valentine's Dinner at La Petite Ferme
Join La Petite Ferme for an evening of romance and indulgence on Friday 14 February!
The elegant Valentine's Dinner offering includes a glass of Cap Classique per guest on arrival, a sumptuous six-course menu and live entertainment at sunset.
Seating is available from 18h30 until 20h00.
- Cost:
- R750 per person
- R950 per person, including wine pairing per course
- When: 14 February, 6:30pm - 10pm
- Venue: La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek Pass Rd, Franschhoek
- More Info: Facebook Event
Valentine's Day Dinner
Celebrate the most romantic day of the year with a delectable six-course Valentine’s Day dinner at The Conservatory restaurant.
Enjoy a romantic stroll in our beautiful garden before sharing a pre-dinner glass of bubbles with your loved one.
- Cost: R750 per person
- When: 14 February, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
- Venue: The Cellars-Hohenort, 93 Brommersvlei Rd
- More Info: Valentine's Day Dinner
Valentine's Dinner at Ayika Sushi
Join Ayika Sushi this Valentine's Day for a four course meal.
The first 10 bookings receive a complimentary tea pot per course.
- Cost: R385 pp
- When: 14 February
- Venue: Shop No.4 Axis Building, 9 Bridgeway, Century City
- Bookings: 021 110 5747
- More Info: Facebook Page
Valentine's Dinner Cruise: 1920s Theme
Valentine’s Dinner Cruise | Sailing into the 1920s. Join The Alba for dinner on the Alba Restaurant Boat on the 14th of February, as they cruise back in time to the year 1920...
Vintage dress code compulsory as the best dressed couple will win a complimentary bubbly brunch cruise.
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Your ticket includes a three course meal, wine pairing and your two hour cruise.
Flaunt your flappers style or your best roaring twenties outfit and the best dressed couple will take home a bubbly brunch cruise for two.
- Cost: R695 pp
- When: 14 February, 7pm - 9pm
- Venue: The Alba Restaurant, Pierhead, V&A Waterfront
- More Info: Facebook Event
Valentine's Day at Harbour House Kalk Bay
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Harbour House Kalk Bay with live music by Mischa Dreamfolk & Pongracz bubbly.
Harbour House Kalk Bay is possibly the most romantic setting on our East Coastline. Allow them to captivate and invigorate your love, treat your someone special to Harbour House stunning set menu - curated especially for this occasion!
- Cost: R1200 Per person (Includes welcome glass of Pongracz)
- When: 14 February, 7pm - 11:30pm
- Venue: Harbour House Kalk Bay, Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay
- More Info: Valentine's Day at Harbour House Kalk Bay
Art Lovers Valentine's Specials
Norval Foundation is a centre for the research and exhibition of 20th and 21st century visual art from South Africa and beyond. This Valentine's Day they have some amazing specials in store for all you art lovers.
Plan ahead for Valentine’s Day, and enjoy discounted access to the museum for couples, or a delicious set menu deal at The Skotnes Restaurant that includes admission to the museum after dark!
At the museum, couples get in for only R220 admission including two glasses of wine – to be redeemed via voucher on your next visit.
At the Restaurant, book a table at R695 per person for a 3-course meal, or R750 per person including museum admission.
- Cost:
- R220 - Admission to the museum (Per couple)
- R695 - 3 Course Meal (Per person)
- R750 - 3 Course Meal including Museum admission (Per person)
- When: 14 February
- Venue: Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Blvd, Steenberg Estate, Cape Town
- More Info: Facebook Page
Valentine's Day with the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
The award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is poised above the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Town’s most scenic route.
Guests are spoilt with spectacular ocean or mountain views from most of the 70 bedrooms and suites, each superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style. Indulge with the 12 Apostles this Valentine's Day!
- Address: Victoria St, Cape Town
- More Info: Website
Valentines High Tea for the Month of Love
Spoil your loved one this February! Pastry Chef Gina Marziani has put together a delectable selection of cakes and pastries that’ll steal your heart.
Valentine treats include Forest Berry & Almond Madeleines, double Chocolate Brownies, Vanilla & Strawberry Macarons, Cranberry Rose Crème Choux and Citrus Caramel Verrines.
- Cost:
- R325 per person / High Tea by the Sea
- R375 per person / Vegan High Tea
- When: Served at 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm, daily until 29th February
- Bookings:
- +27 4379037
- [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
Valentine's Sushi and A Movie Special
Change things up this Valentine’s Day with a romantic Sushi and a Movie experience.
Limited to eight couples only, enjoy Bubbly’ on arrival on the outdoor deck, followed by a four-course Sushi Dinner and a movie in their Cinema, with popcorn, sweets and hot chocolate.
- Price: R795 per person
- When: 14 & 15 February
- Sundowners at 18h00
- Dinner at 18h30 & Movie at 20h30
- Bookings:
- +27 21 437 9029
- [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
❤ Valentine's Day Events
Valentine's Day in Cape Town is heating up! Take a look at some of these top events there to make sure you celebrate your love in style!
LoveBound Day Party
Cape Town’s newest colourful summer day party. ☀️ 🏖 The LoveBound beach party is set to be located in the heart of Cape Town’s party scene, the day before Valentines Day.
Hosted at UCT’s Underwater Club, LoveBound promises an afternoon and evening on these grounds like never before. The organisers are committed to transforming a volleyball beach court into a dance stage for all of the lovers - from those kissing a date to those kissing their drinks, everyone is invited to dance your way into Valentines Day.
REMEMBER...This is a summer party expect nothing less than water pistols, towels, bikinis and boardies in your carry on!
- Cost:
- R99 - Early Bird
- R130 - Regular
- R150 - Late Bird
- When: 13 February, 12pm - 10pm
- Venue: UCT Underwater Club, Woolsack Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town
- More Info: LoveBound Day Party
💔 Valentine's Day Singles Events
If you're not all loved up this Valentine's Day, don't fret there is plenty to do for singles in Cape Town on the 14th of February 2019!
Meet me at the Wheel for Valentine’s Day 2020!
Looking to meet someone special this Valentine's Day?
Join singles for a Meet me at the Wheel - Valentines Speed Dating Session on Friday the 14th February 2020. Application fee and includes a 20 minute speed dating session ride on the Cape Wheel, with a complimentary drink.
If you're interested? Please send your application request to [email protected]
- Cost: R300 per person (Includes a drink)
- When: 14 February, 3pm - 10pm
- Venue: The Cape Wheel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- More Info: Meet me at the Wheel for Valentine’s Day 2020!
❤ Valentine's Day Events Outside Cape Town
See what the rest of the Western Cape are getting up to this Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Dinner Experience
Love is friendship on fire, so light up your special person valentine's this year with a romantic dining experience at popular Moody lagoon Restaurant.
Chef Annie Badenhorst has carefully crafted a 5-course dining menu with each dish perfectly pairing with our Cellar Master Johann Fourie’s selected cool coastal wine’s to give you and your partner an evening experience to remember.
- Cost: R550 pp
- When: 14 February, 6pm - 9pm
- Venue: Benguela Cove, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R43 Botrivier Lagoon
- Bookings:
- +27 (0) 87 357 0637
- [email protected]
- More Info: Valentine's Day Dinner Experience
Parowtynsdag Presented By OMG
OMG Presents PAROWTYNSDAGn 'N Morsige Valentynsdag met Jack Parow.
Zander Tyler was born in Parow, Cape Town in 1982. Today he is known as Jack Parow, the dangerous romantic Afrikaans rapper. Contrary to popular belief, his wild-fire success did not happen overnight. Jack started out rapping with crews from the Cape Flats and was rapping for many years before Cooler as Ekke catapulted him into success.
25 VIP Tickets available to Jack Parow's sound check on the 13th & an exclusive VIP invite to the Morsige Valentynsdag event on the 14th. The VIP ticket includes mingling with the famous Jack Parow and his band on the evening in our OMG Gallery.
Get ready for a Dangerous Romantic Afrikaans RapExtravaganza this Valentine's Day!
- Cost:
- R120 - General Access
- R500 - VIP
- When:
- Sound Check - 13 February, from 5:30pm
- Event - 14 February, from 5:30pm
- Venue: Orgasmic Music Gallery, Summerhill Farm, R44, Stellenbosch
- More Info: Facebook Event
Romantic Valentines Dinner
Are you planning to spoil your loved one this Valentines Day? Book your Mountain View, 4 course dinner with live music at Le Pommier Wine Estate.
This Country Style Cape Vineyard Lodge and Restaurant boasts comfort food, good quality wine.
Limited space - Hurry!
- Cost: Varies
- When: 14 February, 7pm - 11pm
- Venue: Le Pommier Wine Estate, Helshoogte Pass, Banhoek Valley Stellenbosch
- Bookings:
- 021 885 1269
- [email protected]
- More Info: Romantic Valentines Dinner
Valentine’s Eve Under The Stars
Relax on the lawns, under the stars and the Stellenbosch night sky, with breath taking views of the Stellenbosch mountains at sunset from Jordan Wine Estate.
Enjoy their specially created picnic baskets, which serve two people and is filled to the brim with delectable treats and love, from The Bakery at Jordan.
As the sun sets, a fire show courtesy of The Psychedelic Theatre, will keep you entertained!
Your basket will include our freshly baked, wood-fired ciabatta, Cape seed loaf and tahini bread with sesame and fennel seeds, to be enjoyed with a selection of charcuterie, including Italian Coppa, Proscuitto, South African biltong and salami and locally produced hard and soft cheeses like Camembert, Brie, Stanford and Boerenkaas. This will be accompanied by our homemade preserves and spread including a mixed pepper and feta paté, chicken liver & brandy paté, beetroot humus.
It doesn’t stop there... Enjoy smoked snoek and melon salad du jour, grilled and marinated pineapple skewers with cilantro and a citrus dressing, and a tarte tatin of apple, roasted shallot, bacon & goat’s cheese in a buttery pastry.
Finally, finish off on a sweet note with a delicious Tiramisu! You won’t leave empty handed as Jordon Wine Estate will ensure each couple leaves with a Valentine’s gift from them.
- Cost: R850 per basket (for 2 people sharing)
- When: 14 February, 7pm - 10pm
- Venue: Jordon Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Rd, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch
- Bookings: [email protected]
❤ Valentine's Day Specials
Stumped for ideas on how to woo your partner? We've got your back! From sunset hikes to picnics under the stars, this Valentine's Day is sure to be one for the books.
Travelling over Valentine's Day? Check out our other Valentine's Day articles around the country:
- Valentine's Day - Events, Dinner & Lunch Specials | Durban 2020
- Valentine's Day - Events, Dinners and Performances | Johannesburg 2020
- Valentine's Day - Events, Dinners and Parties | Pretoria 2020
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Cape Town and its surrounds are the place to be this Valentine's Day. With activities to suit all tastes - and pockets - this city offers you a wide variety of potential opportunities for fun - and lots of room for romance!
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