Restaurants in Greater Miami & Miami Beach know how to bring the heat. 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 that make reservations for romance.

Amara — Impress your date with dramatic water views & food by a James Beard Award winner

Amara at Paraiso, Edgewater

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 sets the scene for the perfect date night. Snuggle up in the main dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer dramatic vistas of Biscayne Bay, or dine at a table on the terrace hovering over the water. 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.

Amara — Start with COTE Miami's steak and eggs

COTE Miami, Miami Design District

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 the tables’ smokeless grills. Think shareable appetizers like “steak and 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 the experts for the best wine to sip during the evening.

Dirty French Steakhouse, Brickell

This hot new Brickell restaurant by Major Food Group – the company behind culinary heavy hitters like Carbone – is the place to take a date that 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 chats. The food is equally sumptuous, offering juicy prime-aged steaks, a shareable chicken-and-crepes dish, a decadent shellfish tower and an impressive wine list – all served with a side of Miami scene.

Fiola's dining room — Experience upscale Italian at Fiola Miami.

Fiola Miami, Coral Gables

With dining spaces dripping in elegance and delicious traditional Italian food with a modern twist, Fiola Miami creates its own love story. After all, this Coral Gables restaurant was developed by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Fabio and Maria Trabocchi. Start with anything from the raw bar, splurge on caviar, and savor the homemade pastas, meat and fish dish cooked in a wood oven.

jaya — Enjoy Jaya's romantic ambience & Asian fusion creations.

Jaya at The Setai, South Beach

Tucked away in The Setai hotel, Jaya at The Setai 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 surrounded by stone-filled pools, lush greenery and trees twinkling with white lights. On weekends, things really heat up with exotic entertainment such as contortionists, aerial acrobatics and fire dancers. Sample signature items such as the tender Peking duck and the melt-in-your-mouth truffle dumplings.

Klaw Miami, Downtown Miami

Seafood lovers will be smitten with this new 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, as well as its treat-yourself menu. Go big with the Klaw platter stacked with crab, lobster and oysters, with caviar service, or what the restaurant is known for: king-crab legs sourced from Norway and served with warm butter. Offering more than just seafood, it’s also the place to enjoy premium cuts of beef.

LPM Miami, Brickell

It’s no secret that the French know a lot about love, and the posh LPM Miami restaurant presents a love letter to French-Mediterranean cuisine. With its white tablecloths, fine linens and walls covered in vibrant art, it’s an elegant choice for a celebratory dinner like an engagement, anniversary or just because. Indulge in crowd-favorites like the escargot, homemade pappardelle with veal ragout, duck confit or risotto.

Macchialina table — Find rustic Italian dishes at Macchialina.

Macchialina, South Beach

Locals know Macchialina as 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 the spaghetti con vongole to short-rib lasagna and cavatelli with meatballs. Head to the tasting menu to sample all of his staple items or special indulgences of the night, coupled with something to sip from the standout wine list.

Stubborn Seed's foamy presentation — Artful presentation at Stubborn Seed

Stubborn Seed, South Beach

Helmed by one of Miami’s superstar chefs, 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 cacio-e-pepe cheese puffs, 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-course tasting menu.