There is still time to reserve for Valentine’s Day dinner at these Miami restaurants
The countdown to February 14 is on — and your special someone is counting on you to make it a night worth remembering. Don’t worry; we’re here to help you plan the ultimate date night, whether your S.O. is into bougie brasseries or laid-back local haunts. Here are some spots that are going all out this Valentine’s Day in the name of love.
Bakan Wynwood
Go Mexican this Valentine’s Day at Bakan Wynwood, serving special Valentine’s Day his and her cocktails. They’re called the “Catrin y Catrina,” and they’re both made with delicious mezcal and served in Bakan’s iconic skull glasses. The Catrin blends the smoky spirit with pineapple, lime, activated charcoal, thyme, and agave syrup; the Catrina uses triple sec, lime juice and watermelon syrup.
Details: 2801 NW Second Ave., Miami; for more information, call 305-396-7080.
BLT Prime
You’ll definitely feel the love at BLT Prime, where you can savor Valentine’s Day specials like half a pound of Alaskan King Crab for $35, a Tomahawk steak for two for $175, and exclusive desserts created just for the holiday – like a passionfruit cheesecake served with lychee sorbet and compressed dragon fruit for just $14.
Details: 4400 NW 87th Ave., Doral; for reservations, visit www.bltprimemiami.com.
Boulud Sud
Executive Chef Luis Polanco has crafted a Valentine’s Day menu for love birds available for $85 per person on Feb. 14 and 15. The menu includes three courses infused with Mediterranean flavors, plus an optional wine pairing for $50 extra. The a la carte menu will also be available, along with shareable plates and cocktails big enough for two.
Details: 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami; for reservations, call 305-421-8800.
Casa Tua Miami Beach
Casa Tua is arguably one of the most romantic places to do date night in Miami Beach. Reserve a table in the lantern-lit garden at this Old World-style villa and celebrate your love with homemade truffle pasta, caviar, and an incredible selection of Italian wine. The spot is also a hotel, so you can turn Valentine’s Day into Valentine’s Weekend and pretend you’re somewhere in the Med.
Details: 1700 James Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, visit www.casatualifestyle.com.
The Deck at Island Gardens
Waterfront restaurant and lounge The Deck has a special treat for sweethearts looking to celebrate their love this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Alfio Longo and Pastry Chef Kristina Razhko have prepared a Love Birds three-course prix fixe menu priced at $125 per person that includes options like poached lobster salad with black truffle, wagyu beef tartare with caviar, Chilean sea bass with champagne sauce, filet mignon with mashed truffle potatoes and more. For an additional $60 per person, guests can add a bottle of Taittinger champagne.
Details: 888 MacArthur Cswy., Miami; for reservations, call 786-627-4949.
Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden
This gorgeous spot at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove has a new chef - Gregory Sgarro - and he’s whipped up an amazing prix fixe menu for lovers available Feb. 14 and 15. Savor date night al fresco in the garden, or inside the restaurant’s beautiful dining room. Menu highlights include dandelion and pear salad prepared with malbec pears, a 36-ounce Porterhouse for two with sweet potato crème brulee, diver scallops with barolo sauce, and a flourless double chocolate cake.
Details: 3300 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove; for reservations, call 305-400-0562. Valent will be discounted to $10 with validation.
Jaya at the Setai
Celebrate your love with two multi-course tasting menus at Jaya, available only on Valentine’s Day. The first option, priced at $125 per person, includes a four-course tasting menu. Up to splurge? The second option, priced at $1,000 per couple, includes unlimited Cristal champagne all night along with a five-course menu that includes stone crabs, wagyu beef and caviar.
Details: 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 855-923-7899.
La Cote
If you’d rather treat your special someone to a poolside Valentine’s Day, head to La Cote at the Fontainebleau. The casual French-Med spot has prepared a love-inspired specialty cocktail, the V-Day Spritz, made with Veuve Rose. Guests can also indulge in BOGO bottles of Veuve Clicquot Rose for $175 while they lounge and vibe to a live DJ, percussionist and saxophonist. Keep an eye out for pink smoke grenades, which go off every hour from 3-6 p.m..
Details: 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 877-326-7412.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Your S.O. is worth a splurge on this special holiday. Treat him or her to an extravagant five-course Valentine’s Day dinner at L’Atelier. Starting at $175 per person, this one-of-a-kind culinary experience starts with foie gras and panais, followed by your choice of first, second and third courses (some standouts include caviar paired with Alaskan king crab, hamachi sashimi with yuzu dressing, langoustine ravioli with black truffle, Parisian gnocchi, grilled wagyu ribcap and more).
Details: 151 NE 41st St. #235, Miami; for reservations, call 305-402-9070.
La Placita
Do Valentine’s Day Latin style at La Placita, which will serve a $50 menu for two featuring welcome glasses of bubbly, mofongo, lechon asado or churrasco, and more. Dessert is a creamy Puerto Rican tembleque, so make sure you pace yourself.
Details: 6789 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; for reservations, visit https://www.opentable.com.
Le Zoo
Take your love on a trip to the shores of St. Tropez with a dinner date at Le Zoo. Designed to resemble a French cafe, this charming eatery at Bal Harbour Shops features a robust menu of incredible Mediterranean fare. On Valentine’s Day, you’ll also be able to enjoy off-menu specials like carnaroli rice risotto, King Crab Thermidor for two, duck frites, a Grand Marnier souffle, and more.
Details: 9700 Collins Ave. #135, Miami Beach; for reservations, call 305-602-9663.
LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy-South Beach
Executive Chef Danny Ganem has curated a special prix fixe blackboard menu for Valentine’s Day at the beautiful (and historic) LT Steak & Seafood, including your choice of appetizer, main course, side dish and dessert for $85 per person. It’s the perfect lead-up to The Betsy’s annual Valentine’s Day opera aria night, featuring live classic opera from 8-9 p.m. followed by a performance by visiting jazz artist Charu Siri from 9 p.m. until midnight.
Details: 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 305-673-0044.
Makoto
Two words sum up Makoto perfectly: sleek and elegant. This Bal Harbour mainstay is known for its incredible Japanese fare, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to try some truly standout off-menu specials — like 8 ounces of koji-aged wagyu striploin for $65, lobster udon for $45, and more.
Details: 9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 305-864-8600.
Market at EDITION
Tuna tartare with caviar? Check. Lobster tagliatelle with fennel sofrito? Double check. Dark chocolate passion fruit tart? Oui oui. These are just three of the delicious options you can choose off Market’s prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner menu, which starts at $65 per person. The experience includes a complimentary toast of champagne and chocolates, plus a set list of specials you can add on.
Details: 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 786-257-4600.
MILA
Recently opened, MILA is arguably one of the most romantic spots to take someone on a date. Suffused with Mediterranean and Japanese influences, this rooftop bar and restaurant in Miami Beach offers a sexy, sophisticated atmosphere and a “MediterrAsian” menu with dishes you’d be hard-pressed not to fall in love with. On Valentine’s Day, you can sample your way through some of the restaurant’s best creations with a set menu priced at $110 per person.
Details: 800 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; for reservations, visit OpenTable.
Nativo Kitchen & Bar
This swanky new spot on the 25th floor at the Conrad Miami is known for its breathtaking views. And on Valentine’s Day, Chef Pablo Lamon will serve a 5-course Valentine’s Day menu to pair with those incredible vistas starting at $90 per person (trust us, though — the sweet and spicy braised pork belly alone is worth it).
Details: 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami; for reservations, call 305-503-6529.
Navé
Founded by Chefs Michael Beltran or Ariete and Chug’s, and Justin Flit of Proof Miami, Navé is a gorgeous, intimate restaurant with a lush, airy terrace in Coconut Grove. On Valentine’s Day, guests can indulge in a slew of exclusive dishes crafted just for the occasion, including spaghetti with cauliflower velouté, uni and black olive, a surf and turf with filet mignon and poached Maine lobster, and a strawberry and coconut semifreddo with polenta tuile and candied kumquats.
Details: 3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; for reservations, call 786-615-3747.
Nikki Beach
Relax, dig your toes into the sand, and enjoy an intimate night with your love at Nikki Beach, which will serve a special Valentine’s Day menu filled with shareable specialty items, like “The Perfect Pear” flatbread prepared with prosecco-poached D’Anjou pear, and the “Strawberries, Sweetheart,” a classic chocolate-covered sweet treat. And don’t miss Nikki Beach’s signature Original Sin cocktail made with rose champagne and an angostura bitter sugar cube.
Details: 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 305-538-1111.
Osaka Nikkei
This global concept has won awards for its masterful fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. The new Brickell outpost is just one of eleven locations around the world (named consistently among the Best 50 Restaurants in the World) and it offers an atmosphere that’s perfect for a romantic night out. Take your favorite fellow foodie and treat him or her to an order of the hotate truffle nigiri and the mariscos al fuego, and finish off your Valentine’s Day dinner with a Suspiro Nikkei, made with lemongrass manjar, soursop ice cream and Peruvian chocolate.
Details: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami; for reservations, call 786-627-4800.
Scarpetta by Scott Conant
Valentine’s Day is always an all-out affair at Scarpetta, and this year is no different. The AAA Four Diamond-winning restaurant will serve a three-course dinner for $85 per person, featuring options like Conant’s signature spaghetti with tomato and basil, branzino served with salmoriglio, ricotta gnocchi with shrimp, and a to-die-for Amedei chocolate bar with praline gelato for dessert.
Details: 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 305-674-4660.
St. Regis Bal Harbour
This opulent Bal Harbour resort invites guests to enjoy the “Ultimate Romance Dinner” on Feb. 14. Served for two, this over-the-top dinner includes a welcome bottle of Perrier-Jouet champagne followed by a four-course feast served in a private Oceanfront Villa with views of the Atlantic. It’s priced at $1,200 per couple and includes a private butler.
Details: 9703 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, Miami Beach; to book, call 305-993-3365.
Stripsteak
Show your date you care with the ultimate steak dinner at Stripsteak by Michael Mina. The restaurant’s top-rated Instant Bacon, signature steaks like filet mignon and wagyu Australian skirt steak, and strawberry cheesecake are just some of the options you’ll get to choose from when you opt for the special three course Valentine’s Day dinner, priced at $95 per person.
Details: 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; for reservations, call 305-674-4780.
Tanuki
If you and your love like Japanese and Chinese, spend Valentine’s Day at Tanuki. Executive Chef Greg Seregi will be serving a romantic $98 omakase experience for two on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14. The menu includes a welcome glass of prosecco or premium rose and a slew of shareable dishes like crispy snapper, sexy shrimp, a kani katsu roll and a mushroom hot pot. Dessert is a surprise, picked out by the chef.
Details: 1080 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; for reservations, visit https://www.opentable.com/r/tanuki-miami-beach.
Taurus Beer & Whiskey House
Want to celebrate singledom? Taurus Beer & Whiskey House will host their annual F*** Valentine’s Day Party with Illegal Mezcal, featuring $10 cocktails, $7 shots of mezcal, and plenty more beer specials.
Details: 3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; for more information, visit www.taurusbeerandwhiskey.com.
Toscana Divino
This beloved Italian spot in Brickell is back and better than ever after a yearlong renovation, featuring a new patio designed by Italian architect Fulvio Rottigni. Spanning more than 2,000 square feet of al fresco dining space, the new “piazza” is the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner with your special someone. Celebrate your love with a specialty cocktail off the restaurant’s new bar menu, like the smoked negroni. Come with an appetite, though — Chef Andrea Marchesin’s piadina Italiana and gnocchetti di ricotta will have you both saying “that’s amore.”
Details: 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami; for reservations, call 305-930-8052.
