By: Sophia Lalaounis By: Sophia Lalaounis | February 7, 2023 | Food & Drink, Events,
The season of love is upon us, and nothing gets more romantic than an elegant meal and intimate ambiance. Celebrate this Valentine's Day with your loved one at one of these South Florida dining destinations.
The Surf Club
As one of South Florida's hottest oceanfront destinations, the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club serves luxury and sophisticated oceanfront views perfect for you and your loved one this year. Stay for a romantic night and treat yourself and your loved one to an indulgent evening with personalized robes, private poolside cabanas, relaxing spa treatments and more. Couples can enjoy the Champagne Bar, offering perfectly tailored cocktails served on a cocktail trolley and end the evening with quality time under the stars, complete with a custom picnic basket beautifully set up on the beach. 9011 Collins Ave., Surfside / Website
Carbone
Nothing says "I love you" like an elegant meal. Carbone offers a delectable four-course dinner this Valentine's Day featuring some of its most iconic dishes. Featuring menu items such as the burrata and caviar, spicy rigatoni vodka, whole branzino, veal parmesan and more, guests can complete their meal with a decadent slice of lemon cheesecake and enjoy the intimate ambiance, making for an incredibly v romantic Italian dining experience this holiday season. 49 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Area 31
Blending worldly influence and local inspiration, Kimpton EPIC Hotel's Area 31 remains one of Miami's most iconic dining destinations. Featuring an incredible pre-fixe Valentine's Day menu created by executive chef Sezer Deniz, dishes showcase his passion for cooking. This Valentine's Day, guests can embark on a flavorful journey with a house-cured salmon or the beet and ricotta dish. Main dishes include savory smoked asado short ribs or the scallop and sea urchin platter. Guests can complete their evening with a decadent chocolate mousse topped with fresh berries or the roasted fig with walnuts and fresh vanilla gelato. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Wy., Miami/ Website
Le Zoo
Capturing French elegance, this stylish French brasserie is the ideal romantic dinner destination for Valentine's Day. Serving delicious plates like langoustine carpaccio, potato au caviar with mousseline sauce, white truffle risotto complemented with parmesan and toasted pine nuts and a variety of dessert delicacies, Le Zoo offers incredible dishes rooted in tradition. Guests can dine in the quaint interior salon or outside on a lush palm tree-covered patio. Within walking distance of Miami's luxe Bal Harbour Shops, Le Zoo is perfect for celebrating you and your loved one this year. 9700 Collins Ave., #135, Miami Beach / Website
Joliet
Celebrate this Valentine's Day with a glass of bubbly, fresh oysters and more at this New Orleans-inspired South Beach eatery. Joliet offers an exquisite specialty menu just in time for the holiday, led by executive chef Juan Garrido. Made for two, guests can enjoy a selection of fresh oysters with a choice of house mignonettes, local fish or scallop crudo, whole Maine lobster and so much more. For dessert, couples can indulge in a mouthwatering chocolate cake poolside on the newly opened outdoor terrace. Joliet's signature a la carte menu will also be available, and reservations for this incredibly romantic dining experience can be made through the link below. 1209 17th St., Miami Beach / Website
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
Spice things up this Valentine's Day at this authentic Peruvian hotspot at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. This year, La Mar offers a specially curated five-course prix fixe menu led by Executive Chef Diego Oka, featuring delicious plates like causa flor, tiradito apacionado and scallops and more. For dessert, guests can indulge in the lover's s'mores with Peruvian dark chocolate, passion fruit and red berries. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami / Website
COCO Miami
Located in the heart of the iconic Miami Design District, COCO Miami makes for the ultimate Valentine's Day soirée. Cheers to love with an exclusive holiday cocktail, the lychee rose martini, crafted with Truman vodka, fresh lychee juice, lime and homemade dragon fruit syrup. A special four-course pre-fixe menu will be provided to guests, offering tasty items like portland crab, goat cheese salad, aged parmesan risotto and more. To end the night on a sweet note, indulge in the la vie en rose, made with a decadent dark chocolate mousse and passion fruit curd garnished with a 24-karat gold leaf. The Louis XV will also be making its debut, featuring praline and milk and white chocolate ice cream. Eighth NE 41st St., Miami / Website
Jaguar Restaurant
Whether friends or lovers, everyone can enjoy the specialty menus and extraordinary ambiance Jaguar Restaurant has to offer. Offering a pre-fixe menu including an appetizer, main entree and a decadent dessert, guests can treat themselves to a complimentary glass of cava sparkling wine and choose from a variety of specialty cocktails. On Valentine's Day, guests can also enjoy the pink jaguar, made with vanilla vodka, rumchata and strawberry puree and a fresh rosebud. 3067 Grand Ave., Miami / Website
Red Rooster
Led by Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Fleming and Michael Simkins, this acclaimed Overtown restaurant offers a specially crafted la carte menu just in time for Valentine's Day. Serving delicacies like lobster Maison, braised beef short rib stuffed manicotti and more, guests will leave wanting more. After indulging in various incredibly flavorful platters, couples can top their romantic dinner off with vanilla and mascarpone panna cotta with a citrus cake crumble garnished with macerated strawberries and micro mint. 920 NW 2nd Ave., Miami / Website
Doya
Love is in the air at this Michelin Guide' Bib Gourmand' destination. Known for its modern Aegean fare, couples can enjoy the meze dining culture. In addition to the traditional meze-style, the restaurant features specialty curated Valentine's Day specials like manti beef dumplings, chopped spiced lamb 'adana kebap' and greens and fig salad with hazelnut-pomegranate dressing. 347 NW 24th St., Miami / Website
Byblos
Spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day at this Miami Beach Mediterranean hotspot. Upon arrival, couples can enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail and a beautiful bouquet of roses at their table. This Valentine's Day, Byblos offers a four-course tasting menu featuring signature dishes like hamachi, truffle pide, savory lamb ribs, short rib kebabs and more. A bottle of Rosé Veuve Clicquot and Byblos' famous spiked tea cocktails will also be included. An a la carte menu will also be available for guests to enjoy.. 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach/ Website
Vinya Table
At this South Florida dining spot, chefs Xabier Oteiza and Josh Elliott are joining forces to present guests with an unforgettable dining experience with a six-course dinner inspired by the theme "A Night in San Sebastián." Upon arrival, guests are served a complimentary cocktail and light bites before enjoying all of the authentic and unique flavors of the great Basque region. Dishes range from uni risotto and Maine uni fondue with whole wheat orzo, smoked trout roe and chili oil to lobster and sardine salpicon with a tasty lobster vinaigrette with olives and caviar. For wine lovers, expert sommelier Allegra Angelo will guide you through the extensive wine list with wines spanning from northern Spain and beyond. 266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables/ Website
Sérêvène
This Miami Beach oasis is serving a French and Japanese-inspired izakaya for Valentine’s Day. Celebrate with your loved one over a multi-course menu prepared by executive chef Pawan Pinisetti. Offered for one night only, guests can delight in an amuse bouche accompanied by black winter truffle aioli followed by sweet cappuccio featuring a bisque with tendrils topped with a fromage espuma foam. More menu highlights include the option of a boeuf braiseĢ or a seafood thermidor. As a sweet finale, guests can enjoy a cookie sandwich made of amaretto brittle surrounded by a flaming Meringue. 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Nikki Beach Miami Beach
Miami Beach's luxury beach club, Nikki Beach, serves up heart-shaped pizza and a movie beachside this Valentine's Day. Celebrate the holiday of love while dining under the stars and cozy up with the classic rom-com, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach/ Website
Contessa
This Valentine's Day, dine at Miami's new northern Italian-inspired Contessa Miami. Serving an extensive menu perfect for the occasion, guests can enjoy specialty items, including panettone french toast, carbonara scramble and Contessa classics like the spicy lobster capellini and veal milanese. Other delicious menu items include a variety of antipasti, pizzas, pastas and desserts. In the heart of Miami's Design District, Contessa is the perfect spot to dine and explore all Miami offers this season. 111 NE 41st St., Miami / Website
Sexy Fish Miami
Treat you and your loved one to a lot of sexy Valentine's Day-themed fun and incredible menus at Sexy Fish Miami. A delicious a la carte menu will be available to guests, as well as a romantic all-day tasting menu and impressive desserts. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy a wide variety of champagne, sparkling wines and award-winning cocktails that will win your heart. 1001 S Miami Ave., Miami / Website
Rivertail
Savor Rivertail's mouth-watering Valentine's Day menu. This chic, waterfront restaurant is ideal for a romantic evening. Featuring delicious menu items such as wahoo carpaccio, dynamite scallops, lobster linguini, chocolate cake and an entire prix-fixe menu. Four W Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 120, Fort Lauderdale, Website
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