With Valentine’s Day approaching, we're sharing our roster of Miami’s most romantic dining destinations – restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus and menu items. Whether celebrating with a partner or gathering with friends, below is a curated list, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Some are open for lunch only, some for dinner only, and some for both. Reservations are recommended.
JAZZ IT UP
Sweethearts will delight in Valentine’s Day at French and Japanese-inspired izakaya, an informal Japanese bar or pub, at Sérêvène by Chef Pawan Pinisetti, 305 847-4000, 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, the Hotel Greystone's signature restaurant. Lust over the three-course menu for $109 per person, prepared by executive chef Pinisetti of exclusive dishes offered for one-night-only, complemented by live jazz. Enhance your dinner with fresh-shaved winter black truffles, an add-on for $49 per person. Bottles of wine under $250 will be offered for 50% off, just for Valentine's Day.
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Sérêvène's Interior
To set the mood, an amuse-bouche of cauliflower and truffle velouté with wild mushroom fritters and winter truffle aïoli is served upon your arrival. Menu highlights include sweet potato Parisian gnocchi tossed with sage brown butter and nutmeg crème, topped with amaretto crumble; Wagyu filet mignon served with pommes purée, confit shallot and wilted greens; and eggplant ghee roast topped with mint and coriander basmati pilaf, crispy shallots and fine herbs. As a sweet finale, end with the strawberry mille-feuille, layered with mascarpone crème légère and puff pastry. Available only on Feb. 14 for dinner.
A PASSION FOR PASTA
Impress your date at Pasta, 786-558-4308,124 NW 28th St., Miami, the pasta-focused restaurant in Miami’s Wynwood District by acclaimed Peruvian chefs and husband-and-wife duo, Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice Buraschi. Pasta is a true labor of love, with a menu rooted in authenticity, driven by traditional Italian cuisine, and blended with innovative techniques and Peruvian influences. In honor of Valentine's Day, the chefs curated a memorable three-course menu, paired with a glass of rosé wine or Negroni Sbagliato. Priced at $85 per person, the shared meal features starters including housemade stracciatella with sourdough; and beef tartare with crispy shallots, truffle honey, and parmigiano reggiano. Pastas include ravioli al’ uovo and pici cacio e pepe, complemented by a hearty beef Milanesa with parmigiano reggiano and saba, a sweet grape syrup. For dessert, save room for the decadent Tiramisu.
A MEDITERRANEAN MOOD
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AVA table spread
Dine in a refined Greek atmosphere on Valentine's Day, where old-world romance and warm ambiance come together in an evening meant to be shared, cherished, and remembered. AVA MediterrAegean, 786-540-2889, 2889 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove, invites guests to celebrate love. Enjoy a three-course meal, along with AVA’s featured dessert, the Rose of the Orient, priced at $125 per person. The Rose of the Orient is a gluten-free creation that pairs crisp meringue with vibrant raspberry coulis, fragrant Bourbon vanilla, and a cooling lychee sorbet for a light, elegant finish.
C’EST DELICIEUX
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Claudie Beef Carpaccio
This Valentine's Day, Brickell hotspot Claudie, 305-990-1101, 1101 Brickell Ave., Suite 113, Downtown Miami, invites you to step into an evening where romance blooms with every bite. With its sophisticated interiors and charming outdoor patio, Claudie sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. A three-course experience called A Fluer de Coeur and priced at $175 per person promises an intimate evening crafted to be truly unforgettable. Amuse-bouchées include lobster croquette and crispy zucchini tempura; mains include beef carpaccio and lobster spaghetti; followed by a third course of Chateaubriand.
LOVE AT STEAK
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Dirty French Steakhouse
Dirty French Steakhouse, 305-990-8707, 1200 Brickell Ave., Downtown Miami, a glamorous, extraordinary interpretation of the classic steakhouse, is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. The restaurant is offering its classic à la carte menu from 6-11 p.m. With starters like the jumbo lump crab cakes and black truffle tortellini, indulgent mains such as the 32 oz. wagyu tomahawk and duck à l’orange, and specialty sides including the dirty rice and steak fries, Dirty French Steakhouse offers the perfect setting for celebrating a romantic evening.
ROMANCE ON THE RIVER
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Kiki on the River table spread
This Valentine’s Day, Kiki on the River, 786-502-3242, 450 NW N. River Dr., Miami, invites couples to celebrate with romantic waterfront dining along the Miami River. Enjoy a curated three-course prix-fixe dinner at $100 per person, featuring indulgent, Valentine’s-inspired dishes such as Raw Attraction, oysters with yuzu coulis; The Perfect Pair, Wagyu filet mignon and butter-poached lobster tail; Sole Mate, Dover sole with classic beurre monté and Ossetra caviar; and a decadent Lava at First Bite, chocolate lava cake to finish the evening on a sweet note. The experience is complemented by the signature Crystal Martini Chocolat ($25), a dessert cocktail crafted with Grey Goose vodka, Giffard Crème de Cacao, and a pistachio tincture, finished with a pistachio and cardamom rim and served alongside chocolat petit fours.
MICHELIN MADNESS
An unforgettable Valentine's Day awaits you at Michelin-starred Le Jardinier, located in the Miami Design District, 786-376-0830, 151 NE 41st St., Suite #135, Miami. Celebrate love with a four-course prix-fixe lunch menu, (noon-3:45 p.m.) for $90 per person, or a five-course prix-fixe dinner menu, 6-10 p.m. for $180 per person, ending with the indulgent Red Passion dessert created by the Bastion Collection's executive pastry chef Salvatore Martone. Celebrate the occasion on Le Jardinier's chic outdoor patio, or in the dining room filled with fresh red roses, a romantic setting for an intimate dining experience including live jazz music 6-9 p.m. An optional wine pairing is offered for $135 per person at lunch, or $145 per person at dinner.
THAT’S ITALIANO
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Contessa Miami, located in the heart of the Miami Design District, 305-990-8707, 11 NE 41st St., Miami, featuring an elegant Italian dining experience inspired by the old-world sophistication of Northern Italy’s iconic villas and estates. Contessa Miami is open for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and for dinner from 5-11 p.m. Try standouts such as Margherita pizza, crispy red prawns, spicy lobster rigatoni, and the classic veal Milanese, served up with warm hospitality and refined charm, perfect for a Valentine’s Day celebration.
FOODIE NEWS
Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards are among the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing leaders in the culinary and food media industries and those in the broader food systems. The awards are sometimes known as the “Oscars of Food.” They recognize eateries and chefs who create exceptional food, food media content, and better food systems. Awards also recognize a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.
MIAMI RESTAURANTS AND CHEF HONORED WITH JAMES BEARD AWARDS
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
Amara at Paraiso, 3101 NE 7 Ave., Miami
This award recognizes a restaurant that demonstrates exceptional care and skill in the pairing of wine and other beverages with food, including the selection, preparation, and serving of wine, cocktails, spirits, coffee, tea, beer, or any other beverage with outstanding hospitality and service.
Best New Bar
Bar Bucce, 7220 N. Miami Ave., Miami
This award goes to a wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or any other business whose primary offering is beverage, opened between Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025, and demonstrates consistent excellence in drinks preparation, sourcing, service, hospitality, atmosphere, and operations.
Best Chefs
Michael Beltran, of Ariete, 3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, Miami was recognized with this award, which goes to chefs who set high standards in their culinary skills and leadership abilities and making efforts to help create a sustainable work culture in their respective regions.
The 2026 James Beard Awards ceremonies will be held in the host city of Chicago in June.
Irene Moore is a Miami-based writer and certified sommelier whose vivid descriptions take readers through culinary cultures around the world.