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It's that special time of year again and you're stressing over where to take the love of your life or your latest Tinder date. Our Romantic Valentine’s Date list will take the guess work out of it for you. We've handpicked these restaurants for their romantic setting and menu offerings. Whether you're looking for a simple waterfront dinner or a private cabana all to yourself you'll find it below.
Kiki on The River
450 NW North River Dr, Miami
Romantic and contemporary Kiki on The River will offer idyllic riverfront views and a lavish $85 per person sharing menu. The special menu begins with a Seafood Amuse Bouche, Shrimp Cocktail and Tomato Salad. The second course offers a choice of Surf & Turf, Lemon Herbed Chicken, Lavraki, or Seafood Pasta. Finish your romantic evening with a choice of Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Caske with Gold Flake, or Cheesecake.
Kiki offers a selection of time-honored Greek favorites and innovative dishes, all made from scratch in-house. Three distinct areas will have unique elements including: the relaxed outdoor terrace with draping vines and colorful Bougainvillea, a sunset river view and a sophisticated interior dining room with ceiling to floor windows and luxurious drapes wrapped around steel and concrete original beams and columns will offer al fresco seating on the patio.
Lightkeepers
Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay DriveKey Biscayne
Lightkeepers located at the The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, is hosting an elegant Valentine’s Day prixe-fixe dinner priced at $129 per person (excluding tax and gratuity. Dinner seatings are from 6PM to 10PM and couples can indulge in an extravagant four course meal fit for royalty.
First course includes a choice of Tuna Tartar with kaffir lime, lemon grass, sweet plantain and puffed rice; Foie Parfait with white carrot cake, foie ganache, tarragon pavlova and pickled currant; or 63° Degree Goose Egg with black truffle, locatelli emulsion, duck ham and boniato.
The second course offers choice of Georges Bank Diver Sea Scallops with roasted sunchoke, jamon and salsify; Winter Squash Ravioli with beurre noissette, parmesan espuma and cracked hazelnut; and Cauliflower Velouté with pumpernickel crouton, pickled mustard and Pedro Ximenez.
Main entrée offerings include Wild Turbot with black truffle, hazelnut, parsnip root and ginger coriander broth; 48 Hour Short Rib with blistered asparagus, smoked celery root and soy cured maitake; or Pork Belly with carrot emulsion, black garlic sabayon, sour cherry and pomme soufflé.
For dessert, delectable options include Valhrona dark chocolate with passion fruit, vanilla udon noodles and coconut snow or Strawberry Consommé with Prosecco, mint gel and sugarcane kiss. Lightkeepers is located at 455 Grand Bay Drive in Key Biscayne. Reservations are required
Stiltsville Fish Bar
1787 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach
Stiltsville Fish Bar, is inviting guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with classic seafood fare prepared by the culinary chef duo, Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth. On Wednesday February 14, 2018, diners can enjoy specials along with a la carte fare, followed by a complimentary glass of bubbly. Specials include shareable dishes like Sweet and Spicy Oysters ($22) – Three Chilled Oyster served with Sweet Vermouth compressed apples or Brandy soaked blood oranges and Three Chilled Oyster marinated in spicy vodka with fresno chilis and hearts on fire garnish. Entree choices include The Fish 2 Ways ($69) – grilled and roasted whole Yellow Tail Snapper stuffed with marinated fennel, lobster butter and artichokes; The Fish 3 Way ($82) – crispy tail, head & cheeks, butter roasted loin, ceviche-style with crispy beets and lovage; or The Romeo and Juliet Lobster ($47) – yankee (Maine) lobster with southern bell grits, ginger cream and asparagus tips. For a sweet ending, a Chocolate Hazelnut Torte ($14) – champagne blood orange sorbet, prailine and hazelnut anglaise. Stiltsville Fish Bar is located at 1787 Purdy Avenue on Miami Beach. Telephone: (786) 353- 0477; www.stiltsvillefishbar.com
Essensia at the Palms Hotel
1787 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach
Escape to The Palms’ tropical sanctuary and enjoy a romantic 4-course dinner from the seasonal and sustainable menu. A bottle of Mionetto Organic Prosecco is included per couple. Menu choices include; Mixed Seafood Ceviche, Swordfish Tartare, Stracciatella & Fried Green Tomatoes, Angus Beef Filet, pan Seared Diver Scallop or Acorn Squash Risotto. Finsish on a sweet note woith Red Velvet Cake or Lavender & Lemon Crème Brûlée.
Menu starts at $149 per couple or $249 per couple in a Private Poolside Cabana.
Atlantikós | St. Regis Bal Harbour
9703 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour
Reminiscent of the bright blue and white contrasting colors of Santorini, Atlantikós exudes a truly authentic Mediterranean dining experience. Chef Anastasios “Tasos” Chasekioglou offers a curated selection of traditional Greek dishes and fresh seafood, tailored to Miami. Meant to be enjoyed as a shared experience, the Atlantikós menu takes guests on a journey of exceptional flavors from the Greek mainland to the islands.
The Valentine's Day curated menu features; Butter Poached Lobster, Braised Short Ribs, Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass and a selection of decadent desserts.
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