Restaurants & Bars
Valentine's Day 2020: Miami Restaurants And Events For Romance
A heavy dose of love is in the air around Miami this week as Valentine's Day arrives Friday for a rare three-day celebration.
MIAMI, FL — A heavy dose of love is in the air around Miami this week as Valentine's Day arrives Friday for a rare three-day celebration of romance.
Here are some of the romantic restaurant offerings we found around town to make your special someone feels even more special than usual:
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Española Way is the Mediterranean-inspired pedestrian-only street with the look and feel of a European village. Choose from the street’s wide range of worldly cuisine and indulge in an intimate dinner, whether it be Italian, Brazilian, or Mexican food. After dinner, visitors can take a stroll, and share a gelato or specialty dessert at one of the street’s many sweet spots. Havana 1957 is offering a Quiereme Mucho prix fixe three-course menu for $39.99. Moshi Moshi will feature roasted Tare-Soy Glazed Organic Cornish Hen, tricolor cauliflower, rosemary peach and fingerling potatoes for $26. Española Way is located between 14 and 15 Street in Miami Beach.
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South Beach’s Mediterranean restaurant gives diners a sense of intimacy in the midst of chaotic Collins Avenue. This not-so hidden gem is serving up romance on Valentine’s Day in the form of a family-style menu to share with those you love most. Indulge in dishes like Brussels Sprout Chips, Madras Curried Cauliflower, Spanakopita, Grilled Branzino and Tandoori Chicken Kebab. The Valentine’s Day menu costs $85 per person. The restaurant is open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is located at 1776 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-534-2536.
Celebrate your significant other while embarking on a Mexican journey in the heart of South Beach at Shore Club’s Diez y Seis. Led by Chef Jose Icardi, the Mexican eatery will serve a special Valentine's Day family-style menu on Friday for $50 per person. The menu includes passion salad, tuna tostada, caviar guacamole, tuna, New York strip steak, cauliflower and a chef's special dessert. The restaurant is located at 1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-695-3226.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones with dinner near the beach at Fi’lia South Beach. This special prix fixe menu includes dishes such as scallops, pasta primavera, snapper with farro salad and braised short rib. For dessert, guests can indulge in panna cotta, tiramisu or olive oil cake. Fi’lia South Beach’s Valentine’s Day menu is available for $85 per person. The restaurant is located at 1610 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 786-605-0819.
For a romantic Argentinian dinner with a touch of Japanese flair, head over to Chef Jose Icardi’s Leynia at Delano South Beach. Lovebirds can indulge in a special family-style Valentine’s Day menu of brie cheese empanadas, wagyu beef carpaccio and braised short rib with soaked calabaza puree made with goat cheese and honey. Since Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without something sweet, couples can indulge on either raspberry sake made with torched sudachi meringue or spiced bittersweet chocolate made with ganache, honey mousseline and dulce de leche. The
V- Day Special Family Style Menu costs $115. The restaurant is located at 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-674-5752.
Surrounded by Lincoln Road’s sizzling, cosmopolitan vibe and unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and South Beach’s famed Art Deco District, the ambiance at Juvia exudes understated luxury. With the stunning views, an instagrammable dinner with your favorite plus one comes hand in hand. Enjoy dishes like Amuse Bouche with Foie Gras Mousse and Apple Toast; Espresso Braised Pork Belly with Broccoli Rabe and Espresso Demi; Roast ‘Peking Style’ Duck Breast with Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Scallion, Hoisin Allspice Sauce. End on a sweet note with Vanilla Raspberry Profiteroles with Warm Raspberry and Caramel Sauce. V- Day Special: Prix fixe Menu $150 per person — including one glass of Moet per person. Dinner will be available from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-763-8272.
Whether guests are looking for something decadently naughty or something simple and sweet to enjoy this Valentine’s Day, Sugar Factory has crafted a tasty menu with bites made to satisfy any mood. For $65 per person, guests can dine from the prix fixe menu, munching on favorites like Mac and Cheese Pops for starters and main dishes like Pan Roasted Salmon. Add some extra flair to your dinner and include the newest and chicest Diamond Rose Goble made with Vanderpump Rose by the timeless Lisa Vanderpump, for $89 per person. The sweet treats don't stop there, with delicious desserts like Valentine’s Fondue, Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries or the Valentine’s Day Hearts of Love Insane Milkshake ($19). Valentine’s Day Special: Prix fixe menu $65 per person, $89 per person includes Diamond Rose Goblet. Dinner will be available from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 917-327-8096.
Being steps away from the beach will make this Valentine’s Day extra special. Venture over to this new south of fifth neighborhood hotspot in Miami Beach to enjoy spectacular views of the open kitchen churning out flavorful meals sitting within the plant filled mural walls. Some menu items you can indulge with your special someone are spicy beef empanadas, grilled corn, or tostada mexicana to start; prawn, roasted avocado and spicy tatemada; black rice with squid, and bacon; flank steak from the charcoal grill with endive salad. For dessert, you can enjoy the pavlova with acai, tropical fruit, hibiscus, activated charcoal, labneh homemade. V- Day Special: $70 per person without beverage; $100 per person. Dinner will be available from 6 p.m to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL. Call 305-397-8806.
Enjoy a romantic, 100 percent plant-based Valentine’s Day at Planta South Beach. On Feb. 14, enjoy a special Valentine’s Day prix-fixe sharing menu for two, where guests can enjoy a plethora of dishes including the ceviche trio featuring coconut, mango and avocado ceviche, as well as plant-based croquetas, house-made picadillo empanadas, as well as paella for two. Conclude the evening on a sweet note with a dulce de leche soft serve with nuts and churros. Plant-based food, that special someone and a romantic sharing menu — talk about a Valentine’s Day for the books. V- Day Special: Prix-Fixe Sharing Menu for $65. Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 850 Commerce St., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-397-8513.
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day at North of Fifth’s favorite coastal American seafare concept, Seawell Fish N’ Oyster. With a patio covered with teal and white striped awnings and string lights, paired with teak tables, canvas director chairs and floor lanterns, you and your significant other are sure to feel all the Valentine’s Day warmth and romantic ambiance. In addition to the regular a la carte menu, Executive Chef Julian Garriga has prepared three special dishes including: Lobster & Foie Gras made with salsify puree, hazelnut, black truffle ($29), Prawn Risotto made with beet root, fennel agrodolce ($32) and Everything Short Rib with blue crab veloute, sunchoke fritter ($39). Dinner is available from from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. To top it off, each guest will be treated to a complimentary glass of champagne. The restaurant is located at 660 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 786-594-5820.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fresh French Mediterranean fare in an elegant ambiance inspired by Parisian sidewalk cafes and the shores of St. Tropez. Le Zoo has crafted a special Valentine’s Day menu for guests to partake in a culinary journey through France. Featuring the King Crab Thermidor for Two ($65), guests can enjoy fresh South Florida seafood prepared with energetic French flavor or the Duck Frites ($39) made with a creamy Béarnaise sauce. End the evening with something sweet, the Grand Marnier Souffle ($14) will satisfy any sweet tooth. With a variety of special Valentine’s Day dishes to choose from or favorites from the a la carte menu, Le Zoo brings French romance to Miami. Valentine’s Day Specials: Special Valentine’s Day dishes include: ½ Dozen Kumamoto Oysters ($24), Organic Carnaroli Rice Risotto ($25), King Crab Thermidor for Two ($65), Duck Frites ($39), Grand Marnier Souffle ($14) along with a regular a la carte menu. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 9700 Collins Ave #135, Miami Beach, FL 33154. Telephone: 305-602-9663.
Celebrate love while immersing yourself in delicious Thai and Japanese flavors at Chef Bee's South Beach restaurant, NaiYaRa. Whether it's with a partner or friend, Valentine's Day is all about love, and it's the perfect excuse to enjoy exquisite food. The Valentine's Day Special menu at NaiYaRa is sure to surpass any expectations, with an array of perfectly crafted seafood including Grilled Octopus, Scallop Crudo, a Special Oyster Shooter, and Stone Crab Ceviche. Don’t forget to toast to a perfect night with chilled Veuve Champagne ($100 per bottle). The restaurant is located at 1854 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 786-275-6005.
Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the sleek, elegant Makoto found in Bal Harbour. Makoto brings sophistication and modern Japanese to Miami. The a la carte menu is still available for guests looking to indulge in their favorites. Valentine’s Day Specials: 8 ounce Koji Aged Wagyu Striploin ($65), Lobster Udon ($45). Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, FL 33154. Telephone: 305-864-8600.
This sophisticated, yet casual restaurant is ideal for Valentine’s Day — romantic, but not intimidating. Upland entices Miami with it’s rustic flare and quaint bistro charm. Guests can enjoy Upland’s Valentine’s Day special: Lobster Frites for Two ($90) made with a 4 pound lobster, creamy truffle butter and fries, ideal for those looking to indulge in a culinary journey, with California influence, Italian inspiration and Miami flare.. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 49 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-602-9998.
In the hustle and bustle of Midtown, Via Emilia Garden transports you to a little part of Italy with their garden and authentic Italian market. Enjoy this new dining destination with a special someone which provides a true Northern Italian experience right in the middle of Miami. V-Day Special: Complimentary champagne. Dinner is available from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at3500 N Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127 Phone Number: 786- 359-4990.
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This Valentine’s Day dine at Habitat with your special someone to indulge in valentine’s day specials such as the Meyers New York Steak made with wild mushrooms, Bordelaise sauce, Truffle Celeriac Puree and sweet pepper Coulis. Habitat is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy dinner in an intimate atmosphere designed with both comfort and luxury in mind. V-Day Special: Meyers New York Steak ($65). The restaurant is located at 2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-604-6700.
Nothing says romance quite like Spanish culture. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bulla (boo-ya) Gastrobar with great tapas, fine wines and house-made sangrias. Enjoy a four course prix-fixe dinner menu for $110 per couple, starting off with a shared Tabla Mixta and featuring Bulla favorites such as the Huevos ‘Bulla,’ Grilled Steak, Salmon Carpaccio, and more, as well as sweet treats including the Churros con Chocolate and Flan de Coco. All tables will receive two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine to kick-off the romantic evening. Guests can additionally toast to true love and good health with a limited-edition Rosé Sangria through Feb.16. For each special cocktail sold, Bulla Gastrobar will donate $1 to the American Heart Association. A good cause, great cocktail and exceptional food. Impress your Valentine at Bulla. The restaurant has two locations: Coral Gables: 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134; Doral: 5335 NW 87th Ave c102, Doral, FL 33178. Telephone: 786-810-6215.
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
The name Pisco y Nazca stems from a popular saying in Peru, which means having fun and enjoying the company of loved ones in a great social atmosphere, which is one of the many reasons why Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is the perfect spot to celebrate love. On Friday, enjoy the “Llama-zing” Valentine’s Day dinner for two: a four-course prix-fixe menu, including delicious options like the ceviche cremoso, conchitas a la parmesana, churrasco and more. Of course, we’re celebrating love, so each dinner includes a champagne toast. The restaurant has two locations: Kendall: 8405 Mills Dr Suite 206, Kendall, FL 33183; Doral: 8551 NW 53rd St A101, Doral, FL.
La Fontana Steakhouse knows the way to the heart is through the stomach, so the restaurant created the perfect dish and drink to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Start with the refreshing themed cocktail, the Passion Blossom, made with red berry-infused vodka, St. Germain, orange liqueur, lemon, hibiscus syrup and egg whites. For the main course, fall in love all over again with the Surf and Turf, made with filet mignon, shrimp, calamari rings, clams and mussels, and served with La Fontana’s amazing white sauce. The restaurant is located at 4285 NW 107th Ave., Doral, FL 33178. Telephone: 786-409-4793.
Guilt-free and environmentally-conscious, Table 55 is all about sharing the love this Valentine’s Day. The farm fresh restaurant destination is offering an exclusive menu for two ($90) that starts off with Amuse Bouche, Trio Beet Salad with Golden Beets, Candy Cane Beets, Red Beets, Arugula, Marcona Almonds, Golden Raisins, and Mint Vinaigrette, Petite Filet with a Burgundy Demi and Main Lobster Tail with Warm Butter, Parmesan Mash Potatoes and Roast Asparagus with Baby Carrots. Save some room for dessert because there will be a Chocolate Lovers Surprise with two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine. Make sure to reserve a bottle of Champagne for your Valentine. Choose between a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries ($45) or a bottle of Rose Champagne Moet Chandon and Chocolate covered strawberries ($129). The restaurant is located at 9100 N Kendall Dr. Miami, FL 33176. Telephone: 786-358-5588.
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline at ADDiKT Modern Kitchen, located in W Miami, in the heart of downtown Brickell. On top of their regular menu, ADDiKT is offering an exclusive a la carte menu for Valentine’s day from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Some menu items that lovebirds can indulge in are Spring Pea & Lobster Risotto with Lemon, Mint, and Pea Vines ($32), Double Crab Cakes with Herb Aioli, Apple, Chervil, and Salmon Roe ($26), Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Broccoli, Citrus Butter, and Fennel Salad ($36), and a 16 ounce Bone in Ribeye with Short Rib Jus, Truffle demi and Asparagus (MP). A DJ and Saxophone duo will also set the mood for romance. The restaurant is located at 485 Brickell Ave., Miami FL, 33131. Telephone: 305-503-0373.
Take a trip to the Mediterranean this Valentine’s Day at Boulud Sud, featuring a romantic, exclusive menu carefully crafted by Executive Chef Luis Polanco and sweet delicacies by Chef Saeko Nemoto. The enchanting three-course menu features a variety of dishes full of flavor for $85 per person with an optional wine pairing for $50 available on the Friday and Saturday. Highlights from the menu include: Potato & Sunchoke Soup, Hamachi Crudo, Catalan Grilled Skirt Steak, Parisian Gnocchi, Black Truffle Risotto, Chocolate Hearts for Two and more. The a la carte menu is also available along with plates meant to share for the table and cocktails for two. The restaurant is located at 255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131. Telephone: 305-421-8800.
Celebrate romance with a fun and unique Valentine's Day dinner at American Social. This year, Brickell’s elevated sports bar and waterfront restaurant features romantic cocktail specials including the Flower Patch with Sipsmith Gin, agave nectar, rose syrup, fresh lemon juice, sparkling wine and raspberry, topped off with mini flowers as the perfect drink to impress your date, as well as the Cupid's Crush with Stoli Crushed Pineapple, Liquid Lei Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, and Champagne. Regularly available for $12 and $13 respectively, these specialty cocktails are priced at $8 on Valentine’s Day with a food purchase. Cocktails not your style? Guests can also enjoy bottles of Moet, Chandon Brut, and premium wines for $50 to complete the perfect celebration. The restaurant is located at 690 SW 1st Ct., Miami, FL 33130. Telephone: 305-223-7004.
Katsuya, located in Miami’s urban Brickell neighborhood, artfully blends master sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi's fresh take on classic Japanese cuisine with the pulsating vibe of downtown Miami at SLS LUX. On Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will be serving up a special 36 ounce Robata Tomahawk ($230) that has been dry aged for 28 days served with ginger and miso salad and a side of Truffle Koshu dashi beurre monte. No date is truly complete without dessert, and guests can indulge with an Azuki Chawanmushi made with Azuki bean, coconut milk on a azuki bean meringue. Drink specials include the Blushing Geisha ($14) with prosecco, jasmine, lemon, and a sugar and spicy togarashi rim. The restaurant is located at 8, SE 8th St, Miami, FL 33131. Telephone: 305-859-0200.
Located in the heart of downtown Miami, CVLTVRA Kitchen & Lounge has crafted an enticing fixed menu for this Valentine’s Day/Galentine’s Day. The $68 buy-in includes a romantic prosecco cocktail named Sunset in Florida followed by bread service, an appetizer, main course meal and of course, a dessert. A meant-to-be appetizer and main course pairing could be the Smoked Scallops and Parmigiano Salad and the Filet Mignon. End the sweet dinner date with Flourless Chocolate Hearts made of milk chocolate cremoso with espresso parfait.
The restaurant is locate at 1100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. Telephone: 305-808-3507
Pasta is only as good as the love you put into it. On Valentine’s Day, enjoy a romantic date with your special someone at Luna Park while making handmade pasta in La Cucina, an exclusive cooking class. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to craft fresh pasta into ideal shapes that pair best with classic Italian sauces. With classes available at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a complimentary heart-shaped dessert to complete the romance along with a take-home recipe card. The restaurant is located at 601 S Miami Ave Suite 181-c, Miami, FL 33131. Telephone: 305.720.2401.
Take a trip to Italy this Valentine’s Day at the newly opened Puro’s at Luna Park with a spectacular four-course prix-fixe menu for $50 per person. Helmed by Chef Eduardo Ferrera, the entirely gluten-free restaurant concept offers dishes such as the Tagliatelle alla Carrettiera with fresh tomato, garlic and basil, as well as the Polpette di Ceci e Patate con Ripasso di Funghi featuring a chickpea and potato croquette with mushroom sauce. End the evening on a sweet note with a classic Italian Tiramisu. Guests can add on a $30 wine pairing to complete the perfect dining experience. The restaurant is located at 601 S Miami Ave Suite 181-c, Miami, FL 33131. Telephone: 305.720.2401.
Impress your Valentine at the newly opened N.0 Osteria at Luna Park with a unique Italian-Mediterranean menu inspired by the Southern regions of Italy such as Sicily, Calabria and Puglia. Guests can enjoy an $80 prix-fixe menu with an optional $30 wine pairing. Dishes include the Tartare di Tonno (tuna tartare) with tomatoes and basil, as well as an Alaskan Black Cod with grilled asparagus and octopus mayonnaise. Dessert includes a Spicy Chocolate Flan to conclude this Valentine’s Day on a fun and unique note. The restaurant is located at 601 S Miami Ave Suite 181-c, Miami, FL 33131. Telephone: 305.720.2401.
Enjoy a delicious and unique Valentine’s Day dinner at the newly opened Macellaio RC at Luna Park with an $80 four-course prix-fixe menu set to appeal to all meat lovers. Featuring a Fassona Beef and Tuna Tartare Duet, Potato Gnocchi, Beef Tenderloin topped with Truffles and Robiola Cheese and more, Macellaio RC is the perfect venue for those celebrating their first, 10th or 50th Valentine’s Day together. Guests can end the meal on a sweet note with a Chocolate Tart with Pistachio Ice cream to satisfy all cravings. Enhance the experience even more with an expertly prepared wine pairing for an additional $60 per person. The restaurant is located at 601 S Miami Ave Suite 181-c, Miami, FL 33131. Telephone: 305.720.2401.
Miami’s celebrated chef Brad Kilgore’s has crafted the best menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your love. Ember is offering an exclusive menu for Valentine’s Day from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Some menu items you can swoon your special someone are the charred shrimp cocktail, herb gnudi with fire roasted tomato sauce, crispy garlic oil; slow roasted swordfish with mushroom and leek fricassee, celeriac puree, and salsa verde; and spiced duck breast with savoy cabbage, preserved apple, cherry jus, and applewood smoke. End dinner on a sweet note with cheesecake mousse with dark cherry marmalade, vanilla chantilly and brown butter sable. The restaurant is located 151 NE 41st St #117, Miami, FL 33137. Telephone: 786-334-6494.
Enjoy the perfect romantic dinner with an authentic Mexican experience in Miami's most creative neighborhood. Bakan Wynwood is an indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar that will transport you and your Valentine to Mexico for the night with its earthy, artsy, modern space, including a cacti-lined outdoor bar and terrace covered with inverted wood pyramid canopies. To celebrate on Friday, couples can enjoy the perfect his and hers drinks: “Catrin y Catrina.” The Catrin is made with mezcal, pineapple, lime, activated charcoal, thyme and agave syrup, and the Catrina is made with mezcal, triple sec, lime juice and watermelon syrup. Both are served in Bakan’s iconic skull glasses. Don’t miss out on the perfect Valentine’s Day. The restaurant is located at 2801 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127. Telephone: 305-396-7080.
The dim romantic lighting paired with an intimate setting, make Kaido the perfect date night spot. This Valentine’s Day, shake it up and do something new. At Kaido, you and your special someone will be able to enjoy five food courses, cocktail class with tasting menu, and one cocktail book: "The Art of Mixology." Courses will include one set each Jamon de Ono, 1 piece each of Spicy Beef Tartare; ½ Nikkei Ceviche Maki, ½ Spicy Salmon Maki; two pieces each of iberico pork and dumplings; one xo rice per couple and two pieces each korean short ribs; and one to share chocolate. The restaurant is located at 151 NE 41st St #217, Miami FL 33137. Telephone: 786-409-5591.
Three, a celebration of elevated cuisine in Wynwood’s energetic and welcoming neighborhood, is offering guests celebrating Valentine’s Day a delicious three-course dinner, dessert and an optional wine pairing. Featuring delectable food options such as local wahoo tartare, nantucket bay scallop ceviche, wood roasted beets, Jamison farm lamb chop, fried chicken and more. Dessert options include chocolate torte, burnt cheesecake and passion fruit Sunday. V- Day Special: $75 per person, $45 optional wine pairing. Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The restaurant is located at 50 NW 24th St #101, Miami, FL 33127. Telephone: 305-748-4540.
This Valentine’s day, take your significant other to Bellini Restaurant & Bar where you’ll be transported to the intimate old-world atmosphere of coastal Italy. Indulge in inspired cuisine from around Italy as well as Bellini’s Valentine’s day specials. Some Valentine’s day specials that one may find on the menu include Pâté of Foie Gras with toasts points and Fig jam ($32), Crab ravioli with Zucchini pesto and roasted baby heirloom tomatoes (&42), Black Cod with chickpeas puree and Broccolini ($46), and beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and asparagus ($55). End your night by ordering the pink meringue cake iced with strawberry diplomat cream and toasted meringue for $18. The restaurant is located at 2988 McFarlane Rd., Miami, FL 33133. Telephone: 305-800-7672.
With panoramic beach vistas and a vibrant indoor setting, El Vez is ideal for those craving a tropical Valentine’s Day getaway. Featuring a special Valentine’s Day menu, guests can enjoy the Corvina Ceviche ($17) made with candied kumquats, serrano pepper and beet & chilli morita salt or indulge in the savory Lobster Tacos ($23) made with poblano & butter poached lobster, roasted maitake mushrooms and the unique squid ink tortillas. Guests can also indulge in favorites from the a la carte menu. Valentine’s Day Specials: Corvina Ceviche ($17), Lobster Tacos ($23), Mango Margarita Pitcher for Two ($56). Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to midnight. The restaurant is located at 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Telephone: 954-414-8336.
As classic as roses on Valentine’s Day, this elegant and sleek restaurant offers refreshing waterfront views and is paired best with a carefully crafted Valentine’s Day menu. Featuring dishes that cater to meat lovers and seafood lovers alike, the ½ Dozen Wellfleet Oysters ($24) and 8 ounce Wagyu Rib Eye Cap ($68) satisfies any appetite for romance. Dinner will be served from : 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Telephone: 954-414-8336.
Couples and galentines alike, 1 Hotel South Beach is your all-encompassing luxury Valentine's Day/week/month-long getaway to celebrate romance or lack thereof. From 6-9 p.m. on Galentine’s Day Feb. 13, celebrate your love for your gal friends with champagne and cocktail specials, beats by Pam Jones, pop up shops and personalized Valentine's poems by The Biscayne Poet. Entry is complimentary. The hotel is located at 2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305-604-6700.
The premier rooftop bar/lounge in the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, No. 3 Social is the place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Every fairytale has a dark side at No. 3 Social’s Sweetest Taboo Fetish Masquerade Party on Friday. Singles, couples and groups can enjoy an artsy, yet laid back vibe with creative cocktails and bar bites while listening to Ella Romand and Hilda J spinning the latest hits. Guests interested can RSVP here for free entry. The venue is located at 50 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127. Telephone: 305-395-5811.
Ladies, come on out to American Social Bar & Kitchen on Galentine’s Day and celebrate with Ladies Night! From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday. All ladies will receive select complimentary drinks, including Pinnacle, New Amsterdam Gin, Bacardi, house tequila, Jim Beam, house wines, and house margaritas. The venue is located at 690 SW 1st Ct., Miami, FL 33130. Telephone: 305-223-7004.
Nothing says Galentine’s Day quite like gourmet chocolates with your girlfriends and BOGO beers. Ladies who order a flight of beer at Wynwood’s Veza Sur Brewing Co. on Thursday will receive a complimentary side of chocolates to complete the perfect sweet treat. Additionally, Veza Sur is doing a BOGO special on the four core four craft beers Spanglish, Mala Yerba, Mangolandia, and La Yuma for ladies from 7 p.m. to close. The venue is located at 55 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127. Telephone: 786-362-6300.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the resort will be offering romantic dinner specials at JWB Prime Steak & Seafood Restaurant. The special menu will include a selection of veal tenderloin, truffle butter prawns, pan seared sea bass or a delectable surf and turf. Cap off the night with a rich Valrhona chocolate raspberry dome or your choice of a vanilla cake with chocolate mousse. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort‘s St. Somewhere Spa is also offering special treatments throughout the week to help you and your special someone unwind. Choose between two blends of rich and nourishing oils to enhance and personalize your massage experience. Aromatherapy blends include your choice of red roses and red hot cinnamon.
This is the ideal dining location for those looking to enjoy an intimate dinner with their significant other. The restaurant’s dim red lighting and intimate seating make it one of Miami’s best kept secrets to enjoy a candlelit dinner with traditional Italian cuisine. This Valentine’s Day, Café Prima Pasta is offering menu specials that you and your partner will fall head-over-heels for. Celebrate your love for wine (and each other) with $10.27 French rosé sangria during happy hour at 5 p.m. Stick around after 6 p.m. for menu specials which include heart-shaped lobster ravioli, short ribs and lobster meat risotto. Couples can also enjoy Veuve Clicquot champagne for $65, Bonanza Cabernet of Caymus Vineyards and Sea Sun Chardonnay by the glass for $12.50 or $45 by the bottle. End the night on a sweet note by sharing a special tasting dessert tower for $14. If the flavor-filled dishes don't make the ladies fall in love at first bite, then the complimentary rosé Cafe Prima Pasta surely will. The restaurant is located at 414 71 St., Miami Beach, FL 33141. Telephone: 305-867-0106.
Couples can enjoy al fresco dining at an authentic Italian “Terraza” at Toscana Divino, located in the heart of Mary Brickell Village. The Italian eatery offers classic dishes with a modern approach and a carefully curated wine list in an elegant setting. Toscana Divino will offer a four-course dinner menu for $65 from 5 p.m. to midnight. Menu items include caviar dip; atlantic sea scallop gratin with fine herbs; homemade tagliolini with lobster, bisque and confit baby heirloom tomato; pan seared snapper with baby heirloom vegetables and red sauce; and chocolate accompanied with roses for dessert. The restaurant is located at 900 South Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33130. Telephone: 305-371-2767.
Spend a romantic evening for two dining at the famed Italian eatery. Located at the five-star Acqualina Resort & Residences on the beach in historic Sunny Isles Beach, the restaurant is the perfect place to dress up in your favorite glamorous outfit and enjoy a night out fit for royals. Enjoy a four-course dinner with fresh Italian flavor and impeccable service at the stunning oceanfront property. For the first course, guests can choose from a Caprese salad, Caesar salad or Polpo Alla Griglia. The second course includes Ravioli Ai Porcini, the restaurant’s most popular and signature dish; Cavatelli, Risotto All'Aragosta or Gnocchi al Tartufo. The third course offers a delicious choice of Langostino, Pollo al Marsala, Dentice ai Frutti di Mare or Filetto di Manzo. For the grand finale of the evening, indulge in your choice of either Torta Alla Ricotta, Tiramisu, Torta al Cioccolato, or Fragole con Cioccolato. Dinner is priced at $200 per person and includes a complimentary glass of prosecco. The Sunny Isles Beach restaurant is inside the Acqualina Resort and Residences at 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles, Beach, FL 33160. Telephone: 305 466 9191.
Enjoy a romantic evening with your significant other this Valentine’s Day at AQ by Il Mulino. Indulge in the four-course dinner with delicious choices of appetizers, entrées and desserts. Appetizer options include Burrata or Grilled Octopus with campari tomatoes, black olives and potatoes. The second course includes a pasta option and guests can choose from the Fettuccine Lamb or Gnocchi Pesto. Entree options include Salmone, Filet Mignon or Pollo Scarpariello. Top the evening off with delectable dessert choices including Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Torta della Nonna and Tiramisu. Dinner is priced at $150 per person and includes a complimentary glass of prosecco. For parents that will be accompanied by children between the ages of 3 to 10 years old, dinner is priced at $80 per child. The Sunny Isles Beach restaurant is inside the Acqualina Resort and Residences at 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles, Beach, FL 33160. Telephone: 305.466.9191.
OLA, a Miami institution recently relocated to The Gates Hotel South Beach, is the prime spot for a romantic experience this Valentine’s Day. Guests will enjoy a candlelit meal with highlights from the restaurant’s diverse Latin-inspired menu like the Fire & Ice Ceviche ($18), crafted with Cobia marinated in sour orange, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno over Asian pear granita, or try something different like the lobster empanada ($22) a concoction of squid ink dough filled with Maine lobster, accompanied by avocado sauce and salsa rosa. For those looking for a hearty option, order the sugar cane tuna ($42) made with tuna that is adobo rubbed and seared, served over malanga goat cheese fondue with a spinach and shrimp escabeche. Foodie couples can delight in the special flavors and romantic, intimate atmosphere with white table cloths and a scenic patio that OLA does so beautifully this Valentine’s Day. The hotel is located at 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Follow the rose petal path to Villa Azur this Valentine’s Day for a romantic night to remember with your loved one. Pop the champagne and share quality time over an exquisite candlelit dinner that will have them falling in love with you all over again. Bouquets of roses and candles guide guests through the Mediterranean fusion restaurant and onto the spacious patio where guests will surely feel the romance. Love is in the air at Villa Azur and so is the aroma of the chef specials. For the first course, take a bite into pistachio crusted Soft Shell Crab ($19) made with cilantro aioli and a side of herb salad; or the Duck Rillette ($21) made with anjou pear slaw and grilled filone. Make your way into the second course with delicious options like Local Snapper ($42) made with brown butter mojo and celery root purée; or a 12 ounce Striploin ($58) crafted with truffle mushroom purée, caramelized cipollini onion, and beef jus. To make the night just a little bit sweeter, enjoy a Glazed Apple ($14), a caramel pastry cream dessert made with apple compote and brown butter crumbs. The restaurant is located at 309 23rd St., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Telephone: 305 763 8688.
The best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. This Valentine’s Day, show your special someone how much they mean to you with an unforgettable meal at Quarterdeck. The restaurant will offer a Surf & Turf combo which includes lobster, prime rib and red velvet cake for dessert. Quarterdeck will also offer champagne specials. The restaurant is located at 1035 SE 17 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Telephone: 954-524-6163.
Mastro's Ocean Club offers a truly unparalleled dining experience in Fort Lauderdale. Couples can treat themselves to a special night of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere for Valentine’s Day. For the whole month of February, the restaurant will offer a limited chocolate flavor of their famous Butter Cake. Couples, singles, families and anyone celebrating love can indulge in a decadent chocolate devils food butter cake baked with cocoa and cream cheese and topped with chocolate ice cream and drizzled with raspberry sauce and white chocolate ganache ($17). The restaurant is located at 3000 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Telephone: 954-561-4800.
Fort Lauderdale’s favorite Pan-Asian, Latin-Fusion eatery wants you to enjoy a romantic night with a special a la carte menu that includes a complimentary glass of champagne and one red rose per couple. For those looking for romance, choose to dine on a riverfront gondola for a sunset rendezvous along the Las Olas waterfront. The restaurant is located at 1200 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Telephone: 954-994-1768.
It’s a special weekend for you and your significant other; why not celebrate like it is? With waterfront seating and lavish meals, Shooters Waterfront is Fort Lauderdale's premier destination for a romantic couples outing. Toast to each other and enjoy a relaxing moment with live music and a delicious Chef’s Dinner Special from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a delicious Surf ‘n’ Turf, including a broiled lobster tail and filet mignon, saffron whipped potatoes, asparagus and demi-glace. The restaurant is located at 3033 NE 32 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Telephone: 954-566-2855.
Couples can kick off the weekend with an artful Valentine’s Day celebration at the Norton Museum of Art with their Art After Dark series featuring artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons for a special Arts Leader Lecture Series from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (free tickets are on a first come basis). Following the lecture, guests can enjoy a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu at The Restaurant at the Norton. The four-course menu is $85 per person and is available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m with an optional wine pairing available for an additional $35. This romantic and delicious dinner includes Truffle Brie Toast with shaved Italian truffles, warm brie and maitake mushrooms served on Sullivan Street sesame bread; Seared Scallop with Bowfin caviar, brown butter and crispy parsnip; Filet Mignon au Poivre served with a side of crispy fingerling potatoes and Strawberry Covered Chocolate, quenelle of pot de creme with strawberry foam. The Norton is located at 1450 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Telephone: 561-832-5196.
The chain is offering buy one, get one free desserts on Galentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 13 at all Florida restaurants. Use the promo code CGLDSST at checkout. Pollo Tropical’s desserts include Chocolate Cake, Cuatro Leches, Flan, Key Lime Pie and the Brookie, a mix of a cookie and a brownie. Pollo Tropical’s offer is valid only on orders made in the dining room or drive-thru at Florida locations.
Ditch the dozen red roses and chocolates this Valentine’s Day by giving your “bae-by” a gift they’ll never forget … a bouquet of fall-off-the bone baby back ribs. On Feb. 14, Boston Market will be offering a select number of limited edition BAE-by Back Ribs Bouquets at all restaurants nationwide. Available for just $29.99 while supplies last, each bouquet is beautifully assembled with one dozen tender, mouthwatering and oh-so-romantic Boston Market Baby Back Ribs. In addition, Boston Market is doubling the love by inviting guests to celebrate their bae over a shared plate of Baby Back Ribs, making it the perfect date-night spot for some Valentine’s Day lovin’. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner for two on Friday, Feb. 14, which will feature two half orders of ribs, two sides (per person) and two pieces of cornbread, for only $20 with a coupon available online.
Love is in the air, and Bonefish Grill is serving up delicious, romantic meal options that will really wow the loved ones and please the senses this Valentine’s Day. Available through Feb. 16, guests will adore the Filet & Lobster Thermidor featuring wood-fired filet mignon topped with sweet lobster chunks and lump crab in a creamy thermidor sauce. The dish pairs perfectly with the new La Fleur cocktail, a floral twist on a classic French 75 made with Reyka vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon and house-infused lavender simple syrup topped with bubbly and garnished with a sprig of real French lavender. End the meal with the lovely aroma of hot chocolate flowing from the delectable Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich chocolate cake with molten center, served warm, topped with fresh berries and house-made whipped cream. All seasonal specials will be available through mid-April.
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