NZ's leading chain of licensed buffet restaurants started with the opening of the Pakuranga restaurant on Valentine's Day 1989. Geoff and Marina MacRae opened the first restaurant and are still the proud owners of Valentines NZ Ltd, which now has 9 restaurants throughout the North Island. Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days with over 120 mouth-watering dishes prepared fresh daily, there are many reasons to dine at Valentines. To Celebrate - Large group functions and special occasions are our specialty. We cater for all of your wedding requirements. For Special Offers - Check out our Specials page or click through to an individual restaurant to see if they have any local offers. New Take Out - Valentines is now serving Take Out for lunch and dinner 7 days. Where else can you get a takeaway meal with over 120 mouth-watering dishes to choose from? For A Quick Bite - Valentines is simply the fastest place to dine and also provides the widest selection.