When it comes to dating, the setting is everything – and in South Florida, that means choosing the perfect restaurant to match the mood. From Miami’s chic rooftops to Palm Beach’s coastal hideaways, this guide rounds up the best spots of every kind of date, lunch or dinner. Whether it’s our first date or we’re celebrating something special, consider this your roadmap to dining along Florida’s most glamorous coast. I’m open to most cuisines but my dislikes consist of omakase, anything spicy, Indian or Thai. Below you’ll find some local restaurants suggestions, but feel free to take me to any yummy spot you think we’ll enjoy.
Miami Beach
Joia Beach (European), Smith & Wollensky (Steakhouse), Carbone (Italian), MILA (Mediterranean), Joe’s Stone Crab (Seafood), BÂOLI (Asian), Bagatelle (Mediterranean), Gianni’s at Versace Mansion (Italian),
Downtown Miami
Komodo (Asian), Seaspice (Seafood), COTE (Korean Steakhouse), Zuma (Asian), La Mar (Peruvian), Edge Brasserie (Steakhouse), Klaw (Seafood), Giselle (Asian), Lafayette (Steakhouse)
Hollywood/Aventura
Toku (Asian), Diplomat Prime (Steak & Seafood), Il Mulino New York (Italian), Motek (Mediterranean), BALEENkitchen (American), Avra Miami (Greek), Bourbon Steak (Steakhouse)
Fort Lauderdale
Kaluz (American), S3 (Seafood), Takato (Asian), Louie Bossi’s (Italian), DUNE (American), Steak 954 (Steakhouse), Boatyard (American), Casa D’Angelo (Italian), Ocean Prime (Seafood)
Boca Raton
Kasumi (Asian), Abe and Louie’s (Steakhouse), Casa D’Angelo (Italian), Latitudes (Seafood), Meat Market (Steakhouse), Corvina (Seafood), La Nouvelle Maison (French)
Delray Beach
Cut 342 (Steakhouse), Casa L’Acqua Ristorante (Italian), Sundy House (American), Throw Social (Casual), Table 165 (American), The Grove (American), Bourbon Steak (Steakhouse), Akira Back (Asian)
West Palm Beach
Harry’s (American), Table 26 (American), Cafe L’Europe (European), Renato’s (Italian), Echo (Asian), Ristorante Santucci (Italian), RH Rooftop (American), Spruzzo (Mediterranean), Galley (American)
Other
Public or private dinner on a sunset cruise or yacht, barefoot beachfront dinner, set up a picnic, hire a private chef
