Top Dinner Date Venues to Surprise Your Significant Other

Sydney is known for its diversity in the culinary scene and it can be hard finding the best Valentine’s Day restaurants for your date, whether you're on a budget, or looking for some place close to your home or in need of a particular dietary option. All of the restaurants go all out on this special occasion and regardless of wherever you are in the world, going out for a delicious meal is pretty much a universal pleasure. If you’re looking to impress your date or simply down for a nice feed, here are some places to try out.

A Sydney Harbour dinner cruise can be on top of your priority list and with good reasons. Ever wondered what it's like to dine under the night sky with breathtaking views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge? You can enjoy this experience on the harbour cruises. Pick from an array of vessels, the multi-million dollar catamaran and get a chance to get up close with numerous harbour attractions from its three large outer decks and later you can savour a delicious menu prepared freshly by the onboard chefs. On Valentine's Day, the romantic harbour cruise in Sydney Harbour comes with an all-inclusive food and beverage package and sets the perfect stage to share some unforgettable moments with your better half.

Woodcut, has it all, a setting by the water at Barangaroo, a dazzlingly extensive menu and a power couple who runs it. A 260-seat venue with four open kitchens where you can enjoy the-perfect romantic date with your other half, feasting on some of the chef’s specialties. The open kitchen and its happenings are a treat to the eyes of the diners no matter where they sit and helps make the ambience all intimate and warm. The wine and cocktail list is also a highlight of this place and the menu is actually 20+ pages long starting with cocktails, beers, some non-alcoholic drinks and special wines. The overall design and structuring of the place along with the impressive menu highlights what Sydney is all about in the food and drinks scene.

Finally on the list is the famous Shell House in Sydney Central Business District, renowned for its diverse cuisines and incredible interiors. After a three year renovation that saw the restaurant undergo intense changes, this heritage-listed place was opened to immediate adoration. For Valentine's Day, you can opt for either the house dining room or the Sky bar with city views. While the former has a standard and luxe menu, the Sky Bar offers a selection of canapes, a welcome cocktail and live music to keep you entertained in your romantic night out above the city skyline.

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