These Miami restaurants are cooking up dinner for you and your sweetie on Valentine’s Day
Scrambling to plan the perfect romantic experience for your special someone on Valentine’s Day? Don’t panic — there’s still time to snag a last-minute reservation for a delicious meal with just the right ambiance. We’ve saved you the time of researching restaurants and bars — here are some of our top options for a swoon-worthy V-Day date night in Miami.
Ariete
Chef Michael Beltran has prepared a delicious three-course Valentine’s Day menu at his beloved Coconut Grove gem, Ariete. The meal will kick off with an amuse bouche followed by options that include wahoo, grouper, venison, and Chef Beltran’s famous short rib. Save room for dessert, which include candy cap mushroom flan and a refreshing semifreddo.
Details: Dinner is priced at $90 per person. Ariete, 3540 Main Highway. Reserve a table here.
Back Door Monkey
This Wynwood favorite will offer a prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu starting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 14. Menu items include tuna and octopus ceviche, spicy tofu “wok,” and more. Every dish will be paired with a sommelier-selected wine.
Details: Dinner is priced at $65 per person and includes the wine pairing. Back Door Monkey, 2328 N Miami Ave. Reserve a table here.
Boia De
Crispy polenta, homemade pastas and bubbly will all be on the menu at Boia De, where James Beard Award semifinalists Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi will serve a special Valentine’s Day menu on February 14. The experience begins with a glass of bubbly followed by five bites, three pasta dishes to share, and a decadent dessert. An optional wine pairing will also be available.
Details: Dinner is priced at $115 per person, with the option to add a wine pairing for an additional $60. Boia De, 5205 NE 2nd Ave. Reserve a table here.
Cafe La Trova
Ramp up the romance in Little Havana at Cafe La Trova, where you can dig in to a three-course, family-style Valentine’s Day menu by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein. Pair every flavorful bite with themed cocktails by acclaimed bartender Julio Cabrera and his rockstar team of cantineros. Don’t get too full, though — you’re going to want to take a whirl on the dance floor as live musicians fill the restaurant with salsa.
Details: Dinner is priced at $85 per person and includes a glass of prosecco or a Mojito Criollo. Cafe La Trova, 971 SW 8th St. Reserve a table here.
Mehzcla at The Balfour Hotel
Located in the stunning and intimate Balfour Hotel, the recently opened Mehzcla is the perfect place to wine and dine your significant other with Latin American flavors and Art Deco vibes. The restaurant will offer a specially curated six-course menu on Valentine’s Day that includes a wine pairing selected by Chef Steven Acosta. Grab a table outside overlooking Ocean Drive or indoors around the hotel’s historic marble fireplace.
Details: Dinner is priced at $85 per person and includes a wine pairing. Mehzcla, 350 Ocean Dr. Reserve a table here.
Meraki Greek Bistro
Both of Meraki’s locations will transport couples to the Greek Isles this Valentine’s Day with a crave-worthy four-course dinner for two featuring authentic flavors of the Aegean. Options include lobster tail paired with legume truffle pasta, roasted lamb served alongside asparagus and baby round potatoes, Meraki’s Amazing Orange Cake and more. Guests will also enjoy their choice of Akakies sparkling rose or Brut Cuvee Speciale.
Details: Dinner is priced at $200 per couple and includes a bottle of wine. Meraki Greek Bistro, 142 SE Ave and 3462 Main Hwy. Reserve a table here.
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Head to the Design District and settle in for a special Valentine’s Day feast designed by Chef Michael Schwartz. Menu standouts include steak tartare with truffle aioli, peppercorn-crusted beef short rib, char-grilled cobia with green coconut broth, and more. Guests will be able to add an additional wine pairing curated by Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink sommeliers.
Details: Dinner is priced at $125 per person, with the option to add a wine pairing for an additional $45. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, 130 NE 40th St. Reserve a table here.
Orno
At Orno in Coral Gables, Chef Niven Patel will celebrate lovebirds with delicious new American cuisine sourced from his own farm, Rancho Patel. Orno’s Valentine’s Day menu will include three courses with the option to add a wine pairing. A la carte options will also be available.
Details: The three-course, prix-fixe dinner is priced at $90 per person, with the option to add a wine pairing for an additional $45. Orno, 1350 S Dixie Hwy. Reserve a table here.
Osteria Morini
Italian cuisine is the love language of many, and Osteria Morini has prepared a romantic evening any foodie will remember. Valentine’s Day specials at this favorite include themed cocktails like the Rose Regale, made with murgo sparkling rose and rose petals, and three delicious dishes including capesante with Nantucket bay scallops, lobster tortellini served with black truffle, and a beef filet served with “cacio e pepe’ sugo.
Details: Guests dining on Valentine’s Day can take advantage of Osteria Morini’s $15 Pasta Night, which takes place every Monday. Osteria Morini, 1750 Alton Rd. Reserve a table here.
Uchi
Spirit your love away to Japan this Valentine’s Day at Uchi. The romantic Wynwood eatery will be serving a special 10-course omakase menu from Feb. 11-12, and Feb. 14. Menu highlights include a caviar set, oysters, lobster, duck, and more.
Details: Dinner is priced at $315 per couple. Uchi, 252 NW 25th St. Reserve a table here.
This story was originally published February 9, 2022 at 6:00 AM.