{"id":20483,"date":"2026-11-13T14:55:25","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=20483"},"modified":"2026-11-13T14:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:55:39","slug":"quiz-night-date-night-with-a-difference-at-eclipse-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/quiz-night-date-night-with-a-difference-at-eclipse-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiz Night &#038; Live Music: Date Night with a Difference at Eclipse Restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Date Night with a Difference takes place at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00. The evening includes a three-course dinner, bubbly on arrival, canap\u00e9s, live entertainment by Bilo Lawrence and couples&#8217; games. Packages start at R850 per couple, with a Stay &amp; Play option also available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Some couples know each other so well they can finish each other&#8217;s sentences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Others might discover a few surprises when the questions start coming. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/date-night-specials-johannesburg-restaurants\/\">Date Night with a Difference<\/a> at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton adds a playful twist to dinner, with a couples&#8217; quiz and games woven into an evening of food and live entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Taking place on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/thursday\/\">Thursday<\/a>, 26 November 2026, from 18:00, the event combines bubbly on arrival, canap\u00e9s, a three-course dinner and live sets by Bilo Lawrence. Guests can choose between Dinner &amp; Games at R850 per couple or the Stay &amp; Play package at R1,995 per couple, which adds an overnight hotel stay and breakfast.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The evening begins with a glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by canap\u00e9s and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/wine-dine-evenings-johannesburg\/\">three-course dinner<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/live-music-johannesburg-restaurants-bars\/\">Live entertainment<\/a> by Bilo Lawrence provides the soundtrack, while fun on-table couples&#8217; games add a little friendly competition to the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The menu offers a choice of starters and main courses, followed by a sharing dessert platter for two.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Canap\u00e9s include smoked salmon blinis with lemon cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche and pea arancini with truffle aioli.<\/li>\n<li>For the starter, guests can choose seared beef carpaccio with parmesan shavings, rocket, capers, lemon dressing and crostini; pan-seared prawn and avocado salad with baby leaves, mango salsa and citrus vinaigrette; or roasted beetroot and whipped feta salad with candied walnuts, balsamic reduction and micro herbs.<\/li>\n<li>The main course choices are grilled beef fillet with creamy potato gratin, seasonal vegetables and red wine jus; herb-crusted chicken supreme with parmesan mash, roasted vegetables and mushroom velout\u00e9; pan-seared linefish with lemon beurre blanc, herb rice and charred asparagus; or wild mushroom risotto with parmesan crisp, truffle oil and rocket salad.<\/li>\n<li>Dessert is designed for sharing, with a platter for two featuring mini New York cheesecake, salted caramel brownie bites, vanilla bean panna cotta and chocolate-dipped strawberries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Along the way, couples can put their knowledge of each other to the test with the games. There are prizes to be won throughout the evening, along with the all-important bragging rights.<\/p>\n<p>There are two ways to enjoy the evening. Dinner &amp; Games costs R850 per couple and includes dinner, live entertainment and games. For those who would rather not worry about the drive home, the Stay &amp; Play package costs R1,995 per couple. It includes dinner for two, live entertainment, Bingo, one night&#8217;s accommodation at Hotel Sky Sandton and breakfast the following morning. The Stay &amp; Play option makes it possible to turn the evening into a little overnight escape, with the added convenience of waking up at the hotel after the event.<\/p>\n<p>Eclipse Restaurant is located on the fifth floor of Hotel Sky Sandton, with views over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/sandton-specials\/\">Sandton<\/a>. The hotel is at 150 West Street, on the corner of West and Maude Streets, a short stroll from Sandton City, the JSE and the Gautrain Station. Spaces for Date Night with a Difference are limited, and tickets can be booked through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/404917-date-night-with-a-difference\/\"><strong>Quicket<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For couples who enjoy a good meal but also like a little competition, this evening offers something beyond the usual dinner reservation. There is food to share, music to enjoy and a few questions that might reveal just how closely each person has been paying attention.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Date Night with a Difference<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, 26 November 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> From 18:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dinner &amp; Games:<\/strong> R850 per couple<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay &amp; Play:<\/strong> R1,995 per couple<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dinner includes:<\/strong> Bubbly on arrival, canap\u00e9s, three-course dinner, live entertainment and couples&#8217; games<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entertainment:<\/strong> Bilo Lawrence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dinner &amp; Games package:<\/strong> Dinner, live entertainment and games<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay &amp; Play package:<\/strong> Dinner for two, live entertainment, Bingo, one night&#8217;s accommodation and breakfast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Starter choices:<\/strong> Seared Beef Carpaccio; Pan-Seared Prawn &amp; Avocado Salad; Roasted Beetroot &amp; Whipped Feta Salad<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main course choices:<\/strong> Grilled Beef Fillet; Herb-Crusted Chicken Supreme; Pan-Seared Linefish; Wild Mushroom Risotto<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dessert:<\/strong> Sharing platter for two<\/li>\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Hotel Sky Sandton, 150 West Street, corner of West and Maude Streets, Sandton<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurant telephone:<\/strong> 010 880 4449<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurant email:<\/strong> eclipse@hotelsky.co.za<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bookings:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/404917-date-night-with-a-difference\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/404917-date-night-with-a-difference\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>FAQs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When is Date Night with a Difference?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe event takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00 at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does Dinner &amp; Games cost?<\/strong><br \/>\nDinner &amp; Games costs R850 per couple and includes dinner, live entertainment and games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is included in the Stay &amp; Play package?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Stay &amp; Play package costs R1,995 per couple and includes dinner for two, live entertainment, Bingo, one night&#8217;s accommodation at Hotel Sky Sandton and breakfast the following morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is performing at the event?<\/strong><br \/>\nLive entertainment will be provided by Bilo Lawrence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What food is included?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe evening includes canap\u00e9s, a three-course dinner with a choice of starters and main courses, and a sharing dessert platter for two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is Eclipse Restaurant?<\/strong><br \/>\nEclipse Restaurant is on the fifth floor of Hotel Sky Sandton, at 150 West Street, corner of West and Maude Streets, Sandton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can couples book tickets?<\/strong><br \/>\nTickets can be booked on Quicket: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/404917-date-night-with-a-difference\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/404917-date-night-with-a-difference\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Date Night with a Difference takes place at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00. The evening includes a three-course dinner, bubbly on arrival, canap\u00e9s, live entertainment by Bilo Lawrence and couples&#8217; games. Packages start at R850 per couple, with a Stay &amp; Play option also available. 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