A handpicked list of the most romantic, cozy, and delicious restaurants in Florida perfect for date nights, anniversaries, or special celebrations. Every place on this list has been date-night approved (by me 😌). To make it easy, i’ve broken it down...
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🍸 Miami’s Most Romantic Date Night Restaurants
🥂 Fort Lauderdale’s Most Romantic Date Night Restaurants
🍸 Miami’s Most Romantic Date Night Restaurants
Something about a night out in Miami just hits different. These are my go-to places when I want good food and a vibe (and usually good music).
Blends fine Italian cuisine with candlelit garden seating perfect for anniversaries or special celebration.
Casa Tua – Romantic Italian Villa Dining in Miami Beach
Located along the Miami River, Zuma serves modern Japanese dishes in a sleek, vibrant space. Perfect for sushi lovers looking for a lively date night atmosphere.
Zuma – Upscale Waterfront Japanese Dining
A blend of high-end steakhouse and contemporary Japanese cuisine, Gekkō offers dimly lit glamour, premium cuts, and a celebrity-worthy vibe in the heart of Brickell.
Gekkō – Luxe Japanese Steakhouse by David Grutman
Pan-Asian dishes served across three floors (including a lush outdoor terrace), Komodo is where Miami nightlife meets fine dining.
This glamorous rooftop restaurant offers city views, a lively ambiance, and a creative menu that fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
MILA – Chic Rooftop Lounge & Mediterranean-Asian Fusion
Famous for its timeless glamour, Cipriani Miami delivers impeccable Italian cuisine, classic cocktails, and sweeping water views for an effortlessly chic date night.
Cipriani – Iconic Italian Elegance on the Waterfront
🥂 Fort Lauderdale’s Most Romantic Date Night Restaurants
A solid list of my favorite date night spots in Fort Lauderdale. Good food, good atmosphere and some oceanfront views.
A Fort Lauderdale classic, Casa D’Angelo blends authentic Tuscan flavors with an upscale atmosphere, perfect for a refined and romantic evening.
Casa D’Angelo Ristorante – Elegant Italian Fine Dining
Overlooking the Himmarshee Canal, Casa Sensei blends bold Asian and Latin flavors in a stylish, waterside setting, complete with gondola dining for a unique date night twist.
Casa Sensei – Pan-Asian & Latin Fusion on the Waterfront
Known for its jaw-dropping jellyfish aquarium, prime steaks, and ocean views, Steak 954 delivers both luxury and laid-back beach vibes in one perfect date night.
Steak 954 – Modern Oceanfront Steakhouse at the W Hotel
Colorful, lively, and full of flavor, El Vez serves up modern Mexican dishes and margaritas right along Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront.
El Vez – Vibrant Mexican Eatery with Waterfront Charm
A chic, open-air spot right on the beach, S3 specializes in sharable plates, fresh sushi, and tropical cocktails. Ideal for a sunset date.