Valentines Day 2020 Gift Guide: Cheapest roses, date ideas in Brisbane
Ready for romance: How and where to woo your Valentine with the best deals on roses and romantic dinners in Brisbane
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GET ready for romance! Here’s how and where to woo your Valentine’s Day date with the best deals on red roses and romantic dinners in Brisbane.
WHAT’S ON IN BRISBANE ON VALENTINE’S DAY
The Bavarian, Eagle Street Pier
Try a limited-edition cocktails on offer as well as the $12 Love Me Love Me Knot doughnut pretzels designed to share. Plus receive a ValenStein special when you purchase a main meal.
Max Brenner Chocolate Bars, all outlets
Max Brenner has creates a limited-edition Due Dream Cake available all month. The Joconde cake is encased in layers of fluffy, light chocolate and vanilla mousse and presented at the table accompanied by pure, melted chocolate and cookie crumbs. Drizzle the chocolate over the dessert and watch as it cascades into fresh strawberries. $15
Dendy Cinemas Portside, Hamilton
Planning a movie date night? Grab a limited-edition Vanilla Caramel Brownie Valentine’s Day Choc Tops.
Salt Meats Cheese, Haven, Newstead
Dine on a three-course spread with prosecco at Salt Meats Cheese for $70 per couple.
Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen, Cocktail Markets, Eagle Street Pier
Sample four favourite love potion cocktails along with sweet canapes at. Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen. $35 per person for 4x tokens at the door, redeemable at the pop up bar only
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Nostimo Restaurant and Bar, South Brisbane
The Share the Love Banquet is filled with inspired delicacies such as Saganaki, Pork Belly Baklava, Lamb Skaras, and a secret Valentine’s Day special dessert. $60 per person, 5:30pm-10pm
nostimorestaurant.com.au/event/valentines-dinner/
George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant, Eagle Street Pier
For lovers of seafood, there’s a three-course menu and champagne on arrival; $65 per person during the first sitting from 5.15pm-7.30pm. The second sitting at $75 per person is from 8pm-late.
Rico Bar & Dining, Eagle Street Pier
Rico Bar & Dining have selected the most popular items from the menu to create a delicious three-course choice menu. The first sitting from 5.30-7.30pm at $65 per person, the second sitting from 8pm-late at $75 per person. Happy Hour from 4-6pm
C’est Bon, Woolloongabba
Treat your lover to a four course French inspired Valentine’s dinner date. $69 per person, additional $60 per person for matching beverages; 6pm and 8:30pm seating times
cestbon.com.au/upcoming-events
Byblos Bar, Portside Wharf
Sit down to a three-course Mediterranean banquet, including a cocktail, beer or wine on arrival for $70 per person. Add in the matched wines for $30 per person.
Vintaged Bar + Grill, Hilton Brisbane Hotel
Treat yourself to the three-course dining experience for just $79 per person – curated by Executive Head Chef, Matthew Wood. Start the evening and indulge in fig and red wine cured beef with parmesan custard or a crispy de-boned quail and move onto wagyu delmonico steak or pan-seared barramundi for your main, followed by Valrhona chocolate and cherry bombe Alaska, delectable crème caramel or our very own Eaton’s mess. With a glass of sparkling on arrival, 6-10pm
Belvedere Bar n Grill, Portside Wharf
Spoil your special someone with this three-course package starting with a shared entree of confit of duck, six hour slow roasted pork belly, smoked salmon and crab salad and fresh oysters. $85 per person. Bookings essential.
Gusto da Gianni, Portside Wharf
Celebrate the Italian way with a four-course set menu for $85 per person. Add an extra touch with a personalised special edition bottle of “I Love You” prosecco with your lover’s name on it, (must be pre-booked).
Donna Chang, Brisbane City
Enjoy a romantic three-course banquet, by head chef, Jason Margaritis. Include signature matched wines curated by Group Sommelier, Penny Grant. $88 per head for banquet and $50 per head for matching wines. Sittings available at 6pm and 8:30pm
Blackbird Bar & Grill, Brisbane City
Choose from an indulgent three-course menu in a romantic private dining space.
$90 per person with optional matching wines for $40 per person. Sittings at 6pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Il Centro, Eagle Street Pier
Two sittings are available - the first with a two-course menu at $90 per person. The second sitting, a three-course menu at $120 per person.
Cha Cha Char, Eagle Street Pier
Two and three-course menus available for $115 per person and $135 per person, including a glass of bubbles on arrival per person.
Saké Restaurant & Bar, Eagle Street Pier
From Monday, February 10 to Sunday, February 16, Saké has a specially curated Valentine’s Day menu will be available for lunch and dinner at $119 per person.
@Mr & Mrs Jones, Portside Wharf
@Mr & Mrs Jones offers a three-course meal with matching wines. Highlights include the Hiramasa kingfish with avocado, tomato ceviche and jalapeño puffed rice and twice cooked crispy skin duck breast with sweet potato puree, glazed bok choy and black cherry. $130 per person. Bookings essential.
Three Blue Ducks, W Brisbane
Three Blue Ducks at W Brisbane have created a four- course dinner at $140 per person with a menu that lends itself to all kinds of diets. For the keen sommelier’s out there, upgrade your dining experience to include matching wines for $80 per person.
Sono Japanese Restaurant, Portside Wharf
Enjoy a six-course Teppanyaki package - featuring grilled lobster in buttered uni and truffle oil. For $150 per person. Drinks packages also available.
Bacchus, South Bank
Bacchus has specially crafted Valentine’s Day set menu for lovers looking for a decadent dinner date. Bookings are essential for either the 6:15pm or 8pm spots. $169 per person or
$229 per person with wine pairing
bacchussouthbank.com.au/view-event/valentines-day-degustation-547
Medley, Kangaroo Point
Medley restaurant offers a special three-course dinner with welcome canape and sparkling wine on arrival. $170 per couple. Bookings for 5:30pm and 8pm sittings limited.
https://medleykp.com.au/#whatson
Signature, Emporium Hotel South Bank
Enjoy a seven-course tasting menu created by Executive Chefs Chris and Alex Norman, featuring seasonal Australian produce paired wines selected from an award-winning wine list. $199 per person, from 6.30pm until late.
emporiumhotels.com.au/whats-on
Brisbane Marriott, Brisbane City
All February, Brisbane Marriott Hotel has a Month of Love deal. Stay overnight in a deluxe city or river view room and enjoy a seafood buffet for two at Motion Dining. $379 package
marriott.com.au/hotels/hotel-deals/details/bnedt-brisbane-marriott-hotel/1351059
WHERE TO GET THE CHEAPEST ROSES IN BRISBANE
Six Red Roses
Roses Only Valentine’s Day gift box - $99.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Interflora Adore arrangement - $98.15 (additional $13 for delivery)
Petals Fall in Love bouquet - $74.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Fresh Flowers 6 Stems gift box - $69.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Little Mr. Bouqs 6 red roses bouquet - $85 (delivery included)
Brizzie Baskets Half Dozen Roses bouquet - $75 (additional delivery cost of $17 - $24.5 based on location)
A Dozen Red Roses
Roses Only Valentine’s Day Gift Box - $139.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Interflora Impulse arrangement - $163.15 (additional $13 for delivery)
Petals True Beauty bouquet - $116.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Fresh Flowers 12 Stems gift box - $99.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Little Mr. Bouqs 12 red roses bouquet - $120 (delivery included)
Brizzie Baskets Half Dozen Roses bouquet - $120 (additional delivery cost of $17 - $24.5 based on location)
Divine Flowers The Real Deal arrangement - $195 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Two Dozen Red Roses
Roses Only Valentine’s Day Gift Box - $229.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Interflora Everlasting Love Gift Box - $293.15 (additional $13 for delivery)
Petals My Perfect Love arrangement - $231.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Fresh Flowers 24 Stems gift box - $129.95 (additional delivery cost based on location)
Brizzie Baskets Half Dozen Roses bouquet - $280 (additional delivery cost of $17 - $24.5 based on location)
GIFT IDEAS FOR VALENTINES DAY
Retailers are offering some smaller sweet treats for Valentines Day. If you’re out of time and need a quick gift, here’s what you can buy at your local shops.
Big W
Ferrero Rocher Heart Shape Box $5
Brilliant Basics Women’s Lace T-shirt Bra $15
Men’s Brilliant Basics ‘King of Hearts’ Single Fit Trunk $5
Plush Giant Bear 140cm $50
Coles
Ferrero Rocher Heart Shape Box $6
Ferrero Raffaello Heart T10 $6
Cadbury Roses Chocolate Gift Box $7.75
Lindt Lindor Heart Tin $15
Valentines Day Bear Assorted $8
Valentines Day Gorilla and French Bulldog Assorted $15
Licensing Essentials Valentines Day Mug in Gift Box Assorted $4
Licensing Essentials Valentines Day Can Cooler Assorted $3
Woolworths
Valentines Day Greeting Cards from $3
Valentines Day Rose Petals or Plush Rose $3
Valentines Day Mugs $5
Valentines Day Bear with Heart, Battery Operated Love Heart, Battery Operated String Lights, Cosmetic Bag $6
Valentines Day Giant Teddy Bear $15
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