Where to go for a romantic dinner

Can’t decide where to take that special someone to celebrate a birthday or anniversary? Check out the scrumptious selection of romantic dinner ideas at RedBalloon. We’ve partnered with Australia’s top romantic restaurants to offer a smorgasbord of amorous dining experiences for 2. Here are a few best date night restaurants and dinner date ideas from RedBalloon. 

• Let celebrity chef Luke Nguyen wow you with complex Southeast Asian flavours on this Wine-Paired Lunch Menu at the Sydney Botanic Gardens.

• Tuck into a tasty Three-Course Steakhouse Dinner with wine at an industrial-chic restaurant in Southbank (Melbourne). 

·         Tantalise your tastebuds with a Six-Course Seafood Menu at an award-winning Woolloomooloo date night restaurant with harbour views. 

Top set menu restaurants

Hate decrypting the confusing menu at a fancy restaurant? Then try a set menu (AKA tasting menu or degustation) venue instead. These esteemed establishments take the guesswork out of a refined dining experience by offering multiple courses with limited choices–perfect for a relaxed, romantic dinner for 2. 

Here are a few best-selling set menu packages from RedBalloon. 

• Chomp down on a sublime Six-Course Tasting Menu at an elegant Rocks venue with Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House views. 

• Enjoy an elevated Three-Course Dinner at Infinity, a lofty restaurant perched on Sydney Tower’s 81st floor. 

• Sail past iconic landmarks while devouring a tasty three-course a la carte lunch on this Sydney Harbour Dining Cruise for two. 

Romantic Dinners Sydney

From five-star CBD hotels to heritage-listed harbourside eateries, RedBalloon has a diverse selection of deals for date night restaurants in Sydney. 

• Gourmand lovebirds will adore tucking into this Three-Course Dinner Menu at the Hilton Sydney’s elegant Glass Brasserie. Run by celebrity chef Luke Mangan, the fresh seasonal menu is destined to delight. 

• Over in Mossman, the historic Gunners Barracks does a delectable Three-Course Mod-Oz Lunch with sweeping Sydney Harbour views. 

• The two-hatted Pilu at Freshwater offers a refined Five Course Dining Experience brimming with authentic Italian fare. 

Romantic Dinners Melbourne

Australia’s culinary capital offers a slew of first-rate gourmet experiences for loved-up couples come dinner time. We’ve got a range of good-value deals for popular date night restaurants in Melbourne. 

• Treat that special someone to a mouthwatering Three-Course Steakhouse Dinner with a glass of wine at Meat & Wine Co in Southbank.

• If one cup of vino won’t cut it (no judgements here), upgrade to a whole bottle plus refined carnivorous delights like New Yorker Monte at Meat & Wine Co’s Ultimate Steakhouse Experience.

• Escape the inner-city rat race and treat your loved one to a delicious Farm Produce Lunch with wine at a picturesque Mornington Peninsula venue. 

Romantic Dinners Brisbane

The River City is awash with romantic spots to wine and dine your amor. 

• Tuck into seasonal French-Australian delights like slow-cooked duck leg and four-cheese Caravelle pasta on a 5-Course Chef-Hatted Degustation at Deer Duck Bistro.

• Upgrade to Deer Duck Bistro’s 7-Course Chef-Hatted Degustation to savour a greater selection of refined gourmet flavours amid elegant French Renaissance-inspired decor. 

• Escape the capital and devour a scrumptious Seafood Feast in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland at The Terrace of Maleny Restaurant.  

Romantic Dinners Perth

Loved-up epicureans looking for a romantic rendezvous in Perth are spoiled for choice.

• Placate your carnivorous cravings with a decadent Three-Course Steakhouse Dinner with Wine from Meat & Wine Co. 

• Gather for a cost-effective romantic meal with a 2-Course Steakhouse Lunch at the same CBD Meat & Wine Co. 

• Snack on tasty tapas and other delicious Shared Dishes with Cocktails at Meat & Wine Co. 

Romantic Dinners Adelaide

Adelaide showcases South Australia’s world-renowned produce through a tantalising array of romantic dinner venues. 

• Amorous carnivores won’t be disappointed with this delicious 3-Course Steakhouse Dinner from Meat & Wine Co., located in the heritage-listed Elder House.  

• Lovy-dovvy oenophiles can share a romantic 4-Course Wine-Paired Lunch at the acclaimed National Wine Centre of Australia. 

• For sensational shellfish and other underwater delights, try the Ultimate Seafood Experience for 2 from Meat & Wine Co., which comes with a bottle of house-selected white wine.  

Eating out

Discover these romantic dining experiences plus plenty more from our eating out range. These sensational brunch, lunch and dinner restaurant experiences will have your tastebuds craving more. Enjoy seafood, Modern Australian, Asian, Italian, steakhouses, Middle Eastern plus other cuisines with our dining experiences. Whatever food you’re into, you’ll find ample romantic date ideas at RedBalloon. 

Wine and dine

Now you’ve got your romantic dinner for two sorted, browse our range of wine and dine experiences to find even more amazing gourmet treats. From winery tours and spirit tastings to high teas and cooking classes, there’s a buffet of food and wine experiences to try on RedBalloon.

Experiences for 2

Complement your romantic dinners with an experience for 2 to celebrate a special occasion in style. Unforgettable experiences like hot air balloon flights, luxury getaways, and cruises make the perfect add-on to a gourmet meal. What better way to create epic shared memories with your partner?