The most romantic day of the year is approaching, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by dining at one of the Magic City’s top destinations that have curated the ultimate evening of dining, drinking, luxury and romance. Here’s our haute guide of the top places to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Miami with your loved one.
Casa Tua
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Romance and Casa Tua go hand-in-hand. The intimate and iconic Italian restaurant in South Beach is always a top pick for wining and dining your loved one. With dim lighting, romantic tea candles and rose petals sprinkled about each table in the ethereal garden area, you’re sure to impress your date this Valentine’s Day with dinner at Casa Tua. Guests can enjoy a special prix-fixe menu for $150/person featuring some of their specialty dishes including appetizers, entrees and dessert in the stunning environment with top-tier service.
Reservations are required. For more information, call (305) 673-1010.
Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller
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Head to Miami’s ultimate fine dining destination—the gorgeous Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller. The Michelin-starred chef opened his first Florida outpost a few months ago and it’s immediately become a hit for exquisite cuisine, five-star service and a stunning ambiance. On Valentine’s Day, they’ll be offering a special prix-fixe menu at $225/person featuring specialties like Plateau de Fruits de Mer, Hawaiian Hearts of Palm Peach Salad, Ricotta Gnudi, Butter Poached Turbot, “Steak Oscar” and Cherry Pie for dessert.
Reservations are required and can be made via reservations booking system, tock.com.
La Petite Maison
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Head to one of Miami’s most romantic restaurants for a taste of the French Riviera at La Petite Maison. The globally-acclaimed French eatery will be serving their signature items a la carte, where couples can dine on elegant dishes like the Tuna Tartare with caviar; creamy burrata with fresh tomatoes, basil and honey; the famed escargot; and decadently prepared fish like the Turbot, Sea Bream and more. Top it all off with the restaurant’s rich Chocolate Mousse or the heavenly Cheesecake as you clink glasses of Champagne and enjoy a beautiful night on the town with your special someone.
Reservations can be made by calling (305) 403-9133.
The Forge
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Always a classic for a magnificent meal and elegant ambiance, The Forge is always one of our top picks of where to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This year, they’ll offer a special Valentine’s Day menu for $85/person featuring some of the restaurant’s beloved dishes including East Coast Oysters, BLT Wedge, Lovers Duet (Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail) and a Chocolate Lover’s Mousse or Petit Four Sampling Plate. Additionally, on Valentine’s Day weekend, The Forge will have special deals on Veuve Clicquot Champagne, with $75 bottles available for purchase and $50 bottles on Friday and Saturday.
Mandrake Miami
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South Beach’s brand-new haute Asian eatery, Mandrake Miami, features a four-course Valentine’s Day menu for $95/person. Dinner includes a choice of Shigoku Oysters, Toro Tartare & Caviar or Tai Sashimi to start, a Maine Lobster salad course, main course of Grouper, Wagyu or Duck, and dinner finishes on a sweet note with a delicious Trio of Chocolate.
Novikov
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Novikov, downtown Miami’s hot new Chinese-Japanese restaurant, presents Valentine’s Day with a special $150/person menu, which includes a bottle of Louis Roederer bubbly. Including all the menu’s favorites plus some special aphrodisiacs, including half a dozen Oysters with Caviar, Scallop & Black Truffle, Sashimi, A5 Wagyu Foie Gras Nigiri, Chu Toro & Caviar Nigiri, Spicy Prawn Moneybags, King Crab Honey Truffle, and Wild Mushroom with Dash Sauce and a Lovers Delight dessert special. Wine pairings are available for an additional cost per glass.
To make a reservation, (305) 489-1000.
Myn-Tu
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Miami’s new and most sexy opening Myn-Tu is the perfect place to treat your loved one on Valentine’s Day for impeccable cuisine plus a fun and lively night out. Enjoy a Champagne toast and signature dishes like the Crispy Betsy Yellowfin Tuna, Valentine Moriawase including their best and freshest sushi and sashimi, and a delicious surf & turf. Don’t forget dessert—cap the night off with a Happy Ending tasty molten center chocolate souffle paired with vanilla ice cream.
Byblos
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Miami’s Mediterranean hot spot will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day evening, including their most indulgent prix-fixe menu at $85/person. Highlights include the Turkish Manti Dumplings, Black Truffle Rice, Lamb Rack, Hummus Royale and the Orange Blossom + Medjool Date Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert, plus much more. Guests will also have the opportunity to treat themselves and their date to a 4-course wine pairing for $40/person.
