Love is definitely in the air and romantic dinner dates on the menu this weekend!
Those looking for the perfect restaurant to wow their sweetheart have plenty of choice as venues around the country put their best foot forward as the ideal romantic destination. Here are five we think you should try for your next magical date night:
Stunning Ocean and Bay Views
Uniquely located high above Terrigal with stunning panoramic ocean and bay views, The Cowrie Restaurant is a must-visit dining destination on the Scenic Highway. Providing an iconic and memorable setting for any occasion, private dining, casual lunch or romantic dinner; expect an elegant dining experience utilising produce from local growers and suppliers.
Start a memorable date night with torch-kissed bonito, charred cucumber, radish, kombu oil, sea blight and white soy; before saying I do to mains of duck breast, grilled cumquats, radicchio, red onion, baby beetroot and Amaranth, or lamb belly and backstrap, celeriac, black barley, mustard seed and cumin oil.
Cosy Up by the Fireplace
A symbiotic relationship between food and wine, while paying homage to an estate which is steeped in history is what you’ll find at Woodcutters Restaurant at Nikola Estate on Dale Road in Middle Swan. This Swan Valley dining destination delivers flame-kissed and charcoal-roasted dishes, alongside pizzas and bread baked to perfection in the wood-fired oven, evoking a sense of place in every delicious morsel.
Cosy up beside the huge brick fireplace in a stylish dining room with polished wood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows for a date night pre-dinner drink, before sharing a three-course menu with paired wines plating up dishes such as wood-roasted fillet of beef, beetroot, beef fat potato, scorched miso cabbage and shitake.
Ideal for a Romantic Rendezvous
Situated just a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Noosa River, Frenchies Brasseries on Thomas Street in Noosa Heads brings people together to experience French and Mediterranean cuisine created using the best local produce.
Step into a chilled-out vibe in keeping with tropical Queensland, where bi-fold doors open to bring the outside in and potted greenery adds an oasis of green, ideal for a romantic rendezvous; sip an ice-cold Chardonnay with your special someone and delve into plates like Chef’s special tea-brined duck breast with carrot purée, fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage and port wine jus.
Warm and Inviting Surroundings
Bordering Ku-Ring-Gai National Park, Cavallino is a rustic, authentic, Italian restaurant and wood-fired pizzeria on Yulong Avenue in Terrey Hills. Bringing soulful and honest food to Northern Beaches locals and wider Sydney diners. those who appreciate good Italian food visit regularly to relax in warm and inviting surrounds with a glass of red in hand.
Perfect for date nights and special occasions, start with fried calamari, lemon and aioli, or slow-cooked baby octopus and garlic polenta; for a main to remember, delve into beef cheeks, creamy mash, braised kale and red wine jus, or share a garlic prawn pizza with fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest and rocket pesto.
Relic of Yesteryear
Nestled within the charming heart of Maffra, TUCKA @ Maffco on Maffco Lane finds its home in a century-old milk factory that has been painstakingly restored. Part of the Maffco Brewery, this venue is a relic of yesteryear showcasing the rich heritage of the region which is woven into the very walls along with the culinary delights that grace the tables and exceptional brews that flow from the taps.
Begin a romantic dinner with salmon ceviche, avocado, tomato and chive with lemon myrtle scone crumb, moving onto mains such as lamb noisette, apricot, pistachio and thyme farce, baby carrots, creamed parsnip and lamb jus; or confit duck leg, pumpkin, puffed amaranth, poppy seed and pomegranate crumb.
