Being romantic doesn’t mean you have to take your partner to a restaurant with butler dressed waiters and rose petalled tables…
Sydney: Riley St Garage
55 Riley Street, Wooloomooloo
This place is easy going but full of class, the way a gentleman should be. Riley St Garage has a special Valentine’s day 11 dish degustation menu with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Champage included.
The good people at Riley St Garage are very generously offering one of our Hey Gents readers a chance to win a Valentine’s Day dinner for two, valued at $240.
Melbourne: Mr. Miyagi
99 Chapel Street, Windsor
This little Japanese restaurant in Melbourne doesn’t take itself too seriously. You can get anything from fresh sashimi to fish tacos and MFC (Miyagi Fried Chicken).
Brisbane: Esquire
145 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Great service, food and even has a waterfront. This is probably one of pricier places on the list but it does have a lot to offer. Founded in the philosophy ‘take only what you need’ – the degustation menu evolves daily, driven by the availability of the best local produce that day and hand picked by the team of skilled craftsmen, the chefs, who work swiftly in the kitchen.
Hobart: Franklin Restaurant
1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart
Housed on Franklin Wharf with water views one side and leafy green Morrison Street on the other. This place offers modern Australian with Southern American influences, fitted out with a central cage, floor to ceiling windows and graffiti.
Perth: Sentinel Bar & Grill
111 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Sentinel Bar & Grill is a sophisticated, New York style restaurant and bar, complemented by an enticing bar menu that features a concise, considered grill component balanced with classically inspired bistro food.
Canberra: Capitol Bar & Grill Restaurant
1 London Circuit, Civic
With a concept created by acclaimed Australian restaurateur Robert Marchetti, Creative Food Director of QT Hotels, you will have your fill of fine wine and food offerings that are perfect for a valentine’s lunch or dinner. An Italian themed concept with Signature antipasto table mix of refreshed Italian favourites teamed with prime cut steaks on the wood fired grill.
Adelaide: Press* Food & Wine
40 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
The ground floor eatery at Press* is the perfect place for a glass of wine. The kitchen is open all day so you can enjoy a snack or settle in for a few hours. It’s walk-in only downstairs so drop in as you please.
Darwin: McDonalds Darwin Central
Cnr Smith & Knuckey Streets, Darwin
A happy meal guaranteed…
Feature image: Riley St Garage. See the full guide at Townske.com.
