By: Charlotte Trattner By: Charlotte Trattner | January 21, 2025 | Food & Drink, Guides,
From sunset walks along the beach to dining underneath the stars, Miami has no shortage of romantic experiences. Whether you’re planning a date night or a thoughtful memory for your relationship, Miami’s dining scene offers something for everyone. We’re rounding up some of
The Surf Club Restaurant by chef Thomas Keller
From its glamorous dining to its beautiful atmosphere and great service, The Surf Club Restaurant by chef Thomas Keller is one of the most romantic, impressive and elegant restaurants in Miami. Focusing on interpretations of classic continental cuisine, the Michelin-starred restaurant serves the freshest ingredients and offers an impressive wine list that sets the scene for romance. 9011 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, surfclubrestaurant.com
Forte Dei Marmi
Complete with handmade pasta, risotto and Italian classics, Forte Dei Marmi offers a romantic atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re sitting in the courtyard or inside the idyllic dining area, guests are transported out of Miami and into history while exuding romance. The restaurant is set in a 1938 Mediterranean building, renovated to emulate northern Tuscany while still keeping its Mediterranean roots. 150 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, fdmmiami.com
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Mandolin Aegean Bistro has all the charm of a Greek Island getaway. Nestled in a beautiful courtyard and designed with hues of white, blue and greenery, this atmosphere is an ultra-romantic destination for a beautiful night under the stars. Not to mention the delicious menu with various dishes from Greece and Turkey. 4312 NE Second Ave., Miami, mandolinrestaurant.com
Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club
While nothing screams romance like popping a bottle of Champagne, Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club is the perfect spot for an extravagant date night. Indulge in a glass of some of the finest bubbly paired with caviar and palate-bursting pasta dishes, and treat your relationship to refinement while tucked inside this luxurious oasis. 9011 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, fourseasons.com/surfside/dining
Carbone Miami
While reservations for this top-notch Italian destination are tough, the effort is worth it. Complete with the ideal ambiance for date night, the menu is nothing short of decadence. Whether ordering the spicy rigatoni vodka (a classic) or sharing the prime porterhouse for two, you and your date will leave happy and full. 49 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, carbonemiami.com
Call Me Gaby
Call Me Gaby perfectly pairs delicious food and an intimate atmosphere, serving as the ultimate date night location. As a quintessential neighborhood classic, the space is as intimate as can be, adorned with romantic lighting, floral pillows and cute accent plates. Owned and operated by women, Call Me Gaby exudes femininity and offers a menu with all the Italian classics, such as an array of gourmet pizzas and kinds of pasta. 22 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, callmegaby.com
Casa Tua
Casa Tua is a classic Miami date-night destination. Whether you’re sitting indoors or outdoors, Casa Tua’s intimate atmosphere offers a candle-lit dinner alongside fresh red roses. With menu highlights such as carpaccio, branzino, lamb chops and special caviar, Casa Tuua makes all guests feel at home while exuding romance. 1700 James Ave., Miami Beach, casatualife.com/Miami
Chateau ZZ’s
As one of Major Food Group’s dining destinations, Chateau ZZ is an unparalleled spot for romantic meals. Set inside the 1931 private estate—Miami’s only known chateau and one of the most gorgeous European-style manors in the entire United States—the chateau boasts stunning architecture, octagonal tower frames, glass windows conveying old-world glamour and more. With a selection of over 1,000 agave-based tequilas and mezcals, Chateau ZZ serves an unforgettable experience. 1500 Brickell Ave., Miami, chateauzzs.com
Sunny’s Miami
Set under a banyan tree, Sunny’s is quickly becoming one of Miami’s most popular dinner spots. The modern steakhouse offers delicious fundamental dishes while also serving top-notch pasta dishes. As the brainchild of the team behind Jaguar Sun, guests can expect a majestic wine menu and creative cocktails for their next night out. 7357 NW Miami Court Miami, sunnysmia.com
LPM Restaurant & Bar, Miami
Whether grabbing drinks before dinner or enjoying a delicious meal, LPM Restaurant & Bar, Miami is the ideal date night location. Inspired by the French Riviera, the menu focuses on classic French cuisine, which is romantic in and of itself, transporting you on a culinary journey with every bite. 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Brickell, lpmrestaurants.com/miami
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