Restaurants in Greater Miami & Miami Beach know how to bring the romance. Whether you’re looking for cozy and intimate spaces, jaw-dropping vistas that set the mood or MICHELIN-rated cuisine that will impress any date, we’ve rounded up the Miami restaurants where you can make reservations for romance.

Water view from Amara at Paraiso's dining room — Impress your date with the cuisine and view at Amara at Paraiso

Waterside Charm at  Amara at Paraiso

The only thing competing for your love’s attention while dining at  Amara at Paraiso  will be the stunning water views. The restaurant’s idyllic bayside location in Edgewater sets the scene for the perfect date night. Snuggle up in the main dining room and gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows that offer dramatic vistas of Biscayne Bay, or dine at a table on the terrace at the water’s edge. The balmy breeze entices couples to linger longer. You’ll fall in love with the menu, too, which touts freshly caught seafood, like grilled red snapper, and dishes crafted with bold Latin American flavors.

Cote's filet mignon topped with caviar — Try COTE Miami's creative Steak & Eggs

Sizzle & Romance at COTE Miami

Amazing food, a sexy ambiance and a MICHELIN star … COTE Miami  in the  Miami Design District  has it all. This high-end Korean-barbeque restaurant makes for a fun and interactive dining experience, with servers helping guests cook everything on tabletop smokeless grills. Think shareable appetizers like “Steak & Eggs” (filet mignon tartare with caviar), an array of premium cuts of beef and veggies, and accompaniments like stews and rice dishes with an Asian flair. The restaurant also boasts a Florida Sommelier award, so you’ll want to consult COTE Miami’s experts for the best wine to accompany your dinner.

Fiola's saucy meatballs — Savor chef Fabio Trabocchi's Italian fare at Fiola Miami

Savory Italian at Fiola Miami

Serving delicious, traditional Italian food with a modern twist in a space that’s dripping with elegance, MICHELIN-recommended Fiola Miami  creates its own love story. This Coral Gables  restaurant was developed by Italian MICHELIN-star chef Fabio Trabocchi. Start with anything from the raw bar, splurge on caviar, and savor the homemade pastas, meat and fish cooked in a wood oven.

Dish topped with purple pansies at Jaya — Feast on delicious Pan-Asian at Jaya, at The Setai

Starlit Pan-Asian at Jaya, at The Setai

Tucked away in The Setai hotel,  Jaya  seduces with its beauty and Pan-Asian dishes that highlight Southeast and Northern Asian cuisine. For a magical evening under the stars in  South Beach, reserve a table in the alfresco courtyard that’s surrounded by stone-filled pools, lush greenery and trees twinkling with white lights. On weekends, things really heat up with exotic live entertainment. Sample signature items such as tender Peking duck and melt-in-your-mouth truffle dumplings.

Chic French-Mediterranean at LPM Restaurant & Bar

It’s no secret that the French know a lot about love, and the posh  LPM Restaurant & Bar in Brickell presents a love letter to French-Mediterranean cuisine. With its white tablecloths, fine linens, and walls covered in vibrant art, LPM is an elegant choice for a celebratory dinner or just because. Indulge in crowd favorites like the escargot, salt-baked striped sea bass, duck confit or risotto.

Artful foamy dinner presentation — Delight in the artistic truffle bravas presentation at Stubborn Seed

Stubborn Seed's Culinary Delights

Helmed by “Top Chef” winner Jeremy Ford and flaunting a MICHELIN star, this intimate restaurant is big on passion and artful plates. At  Stubborn Seed, located in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, you’ll share inventive dishes like crunchy truffle bravas, truffle chicken and many more highlights touched with fresh and unexpected ingredients. If you really want to spoil your date, and your palate, choose the eight- or 11-course tasting menu.

Indulgent Experience at Dirty French Steakhouse

This hot Brickell restaurant by Major Food Group – the company behind culinary heavy hitters like Carbone – is the place to take a date you want to impress.  Dirty French Steakhouse  exudes a sultry ambiance from the moment you walk down the dimly lit hallway to dine in frilly rooms decked out in animal prints, velvet, prismatic chandeliers, mirrored walls and tucked-away nooks perfect for romantic conversations. The food is equally sumptuous, offering juicy, prime-aged steaks, shareable chicken and crepes, a decadent shellfish tower and an impressive wine list, all served with a side of Miami scene.

Table presentation of burrata, noodles, pizza and more — Cozy up to rustic Italian favorites at Macchialina

Rustic Italian Romance at Macchialina

Locals know  Macchialina  in South Beach is the place to go for quiet romance and a rustic Italian meal that’s so good, it’s sure to snag a spot on your weekly date-night rotation. Cozy up and share one (or two) of Chef Michael Pirolo’s homemade pastas, which range from spaghetti pomodoro and short-rib lasagna to cavatelli with meatballs. Order from the tasting menu and sample all of his staple items or special indulgences of the night, coupled with something to sip from the standout wine list.

Langostines, oysters, steak and more at Klaw Miami — Indulge in seafood and premium meat at Klaw Miami

Seafood Decadence at Klaw Miami

Seafood lovers will be smitten with this upscale restaurant nestled in a historic building in Downtown Miami.  Klaw Miami  romances with its floor-to-ceiling views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Go big with The Klaw Tower, stacked with crab, lobster, prawns and oysters, indulge in the caviar service, or go for what the restaurant is known for: king crab legs sourced from Norway and served with warm butter. Offering more than just seafood, Klaw is also the place to enjoy premium cuts of beef.

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