Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many are trying to come up with the ideal locations for a romantic dinner date. Thankfully Miami is a melting pot full of interesting people from around the globe, providing an array of restaurants with different culinary options for every taste bud. Whether you’re craving a Latin, European, Mediterranean or fusion cuisine for your Valentine’s day dinner, Miami has an option for you.
Here is a list of restaurants you may not want to miss out on Feb. 14.
La Mar By Gaston Acurio
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami
(305) 913-8383
https://www.mandarinoriental.com
La Mar By Gaston Acurio is located within the luxurious walls of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The restaurant provides its guests with dinner and surroundings that make them feel as if they have made a trip to the coast of Peru. Its dishes and drinks have a strong connection to Peruvian culture. So try a ceviche, causa or tiradito, then wash it down with the pisco sour. Enjoy dinner with a view of the Atlantic. Prices range from $9 to $85.
Crazy About You
1155 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami
(305) 377-4442
http://crazyaboutyourestaurant.com
Searching for that intimate and romantic dinner to share with your significant other? Look no further. Crazy About You has the scenery and culinary options to make everyone, well, crazy in love. This restaurant is located in the heart of Brickell. It is the perfect location to share a romantic night while trying the various flavors the restaurant offers. Meal options bring flavors of Mediterranean, Italian and Spanish cuisines. Crazy About You recommends the filet mignon on the year’s most romantic night. It is the ideal location to spend time with the person you are most crazy about. Prices range from $6 to $35.
Finka Table & Tap
14690 SW 26th St.
Miami
(305) 227-8818
finkarestaurant.com
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, many South Floridians look for an option close to home. If you live in West Kendall, this means Finka is your No. 1 choice. It gives guests a Coral Gables or Brickell feel without having to make the drive. The restaurant’s intimate atmosphere offers the perfect ambiance for a romantic date. For a more detailed view of its menu, check out the website, which also offers Valentine’s Day dinner options. Prices range from $5 to $35 per dish.
Juvia
1111 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
(305) 763-8272
Juviamiami.com
Imagine sitting on a rooftop enjoying dinner with a view of Miami Beach. At Juvia, you will feel both the ambiance of Miami’s nightlife and privacy. The restaurant invites its guests, Miami natives or tourists, to enjoy tropical-inspired drinks and enjoy a luxury dinner with a festival of flavors that include Asian and French fusion. It also has a live DJ that plays popular hits and personalized requests. While prices aren’t cheap, the place is well worth it. The flavors and space you will share with your significant other will make it an unforgettable night.
Area 31
270 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
(305) 424-5234
area31restaurant.com
Area 31 is located on the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel and offers a panoramic, skyline view of the ever-growing Brickell neighborhood. The bar offers $7 drinks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday. On the restaurant side, intimate seating is available and set up with dimmed lights. It offers a variety of seafood options, such as grilled octopus. Prices vary from personal meals for $16 to shared entrees for $105.
