Dine with Me

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.

Restaurants

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)

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), Galley (American), Ristorante Santucci (Italian), RH Rooftop (American), Spruzzo (Mediterranean)

Various Options and Locations

Public or private dinner on a sunset cruise or yacht, barefoot beachfront dinner, hire a private chef