Winter dining experiences

by Elisa Parry

Steaks, hot pies, soups and red wine! Winter is the season to embrace carbs and treat yourself to a delicious meal or 2. When it comes to restaurant choices, the cosier the better! Here are a few dining options perfect for date night during winter. Book your candlelit table for 2 by the fireplace ASAP.

Mineral spa pools in Hepburn Springs
VIC: Mineral spa soak with 2 course dinner for 2

Nothing chases away the winter chill quite like a warm soak. Unwind together with a 90 minute session in the indoor and outdoor mineral spa pools in Hepburn Springs, then head to The Argus Dining Room for a 2 course Mediterranean inspired dinner.

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Man holding plate of home cooked food
WA: The ultimate steakhouse experience with wine for 2

In the mood for something home cooked, but not in the mood to cook at home? We feel you. The ultimate steakhouse experience will spoil you with 3 courses of modern, indulgent versions of home cooked favourites, showcasing some of Australia’s finest Angus.

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12 course Japanese teppanyaki wagyu degustation
NSW: 12 course Japanese teppanyaki wagyu degustation for 2

Take a seat around the warm grill for a traditional Japanese dining experience in The Rocks, where your personal chef prepares a 12 course degustation right in front of your eyes, showcasing three types of premium wagyu.

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Steak and wine flight with sides and dessert Adelaide
SA: Steak and wine flight with sides and dessert for 2

Planning a winter getaway to South Australia? After a day of exploring Adelaide, head down to Seafire on the Marina in Glenelg for an exquisite steak and wine flight. Savour three porterhouse cuts, including grass fed and wagyu, each paired with a premium Yalumba wine, plus two sides and two desserts of your choice.

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Cheese fondue for two in the Adelaide Hills
SA: Cheese fondue with drinks for 2

Is there anything cosier than a pot of molten cheese on a cold night? Dip ciabatta, salami, cornichons and fresh pear into a rich shared fondue in the Adelaide Hills, with a rocket, pear and feta salad on the side and a wine, beer or gin each.

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Italian feast in Newstead, Brisbane
QLD: 3 course Italian feast with wine for 2

Settle into Newstead’s vibrant dining scene for a trattoria-style Italian feast. Start with warm mixed olives and wood fired cheese bread before sharing a selection of classic Italian dishes over a bottle of red or white wine.

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Steakhouse dinner at The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
VIC: 3 course steakhouse dinner with wine for 2

Sometimes you’re just after something simple and delicious. A perfectly cooked steak always ticks the box. Treat yourself and a very special guest to a 3 course steakhouse sharing menu at The Meat & Wine Co in Southbank, with a glass of wine each.

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Italian meal on the Darling Harbour waterfront
NSW: 3 course Italian meal with wine for 2

We can’t offer you a trip to Italy, but taking in the views of Darling Harbour while enjoying a 3 course Italian meal and a glass of wine is the next best thing.

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Curringa Farm, Tasmania
TAS: Overnight farm escape with dinner and breakfast

Okay, so this one is more of an overnight escape than date night. But it’s important to mix it up every now and then. Swap the city for rural Tasmania with a stay at Curringa Farm, complete with a farm tour and animal encounters, a BBQ dinner, a bottle of Tasmanian wine and a breakfast hamper.

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