What's the Best Date Restaurant in Dunedin?

Just as you’ve put the hustle — and hassle — of the holiday season behind you, one of the biggest gift-giving days of the year is about to hit you smack dab on the lips.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, a time when restaurants, flower shops and candy stores go into overdrive to keep up with the demand of lovestruck customers everywhere.

Here’s a list of five spots in Dunedin where you can spend a romantic evening eating, drinking and enjoying the company of your loved one. 

1. . Romantic dining in Dunedin begins and ends with this classy Main Street restaurant. Cozy booths, white glove service and incredible food, all served up in an incomparably intimate setting help make the Black Pearl a terrific date night choice for Valentine's Day, or any special occasion.

2. . An example of waterfront dining at its finest, Bon Appetit offers a stunning backdrop to go along with its award-winning food. Situated along St. Joseph's Sound, the iconic 30-year-old restaurant oozes romance; all you have to do is make the reservation.

3. For those who like a little variety, you can't go wrong with this trio of spots on Main Street. You and your date can hit Kelly's restaurant first for dinner and a drink, head to the Chic-A-Boom Room next door for a few more cocktails and some live music, and then mosey on over to Blur to dance the rest of the night away; it's like having three dates in one place.

4. If casual waterfront dining is more your scene, this Dunedin Marina spot is the perfect place to enjoy a tasty seafood feast while soaking up the terrific atmosphere.

5. . This inviting Main Street restaurant serves up gourmet tapas-style food created by Chef Tony Bruno in an elegant, Old World setting. The family-run establishment is known for its wine selection and, if the mood moves you, it's only one door down from sister restaurant The Dunedin Smokehouse and Flanagan's Irish Pub.