Are you looking for the ultimate Valentine’s Day experience this year? Whether you’re a foodie, partygoer, or just someone who wants to celebrate with a bang, Miami restaurants are offering up some of the sexiest and most romantic dining experiences around. So if an over-the-top night out is your plan of attack on Valentine’s Day, these restaurant offers in and around Miami will help make your special day even more memorable. Get lost in delicious cuisine paired with sparkling cocktails on a magical evening – prepare yourself for the romantic night of your dreams!

Amal Miami – Coconut Grove

In celebration of Valentine’s Day this year, Amal, INK Entertainment’s newly opened Lebanese concept in the heart of Coconut Grove, is offering three exclusive dish specials in addition to their regular a la carte menu, which will be available for one night only. V-day specials include Wagyu beef tenderloin ($95) with exotic mushrooms, asparagus, and truffle cream, grilled whole Maine lobster ($75) with spiced tomato emulsion, cilantro, micro sorrel, and a strawberry chocolate feuilletine brownie ($20) made with white chocolate, raspberry sauce, and gold hearts. For reservations, please visit: opentable.com or call 786-369-084. Amal Miami is located at 3480 Main Hwy in Coconut Grove. www.amalmiami.com

Americana Kitchen + Bar – Coral Gables 

This Valentine’s Day, treat someone special to a delectable multi-course dining experience at Americana Kitchen. Enjoy a romantic meal made with love by Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin, and pair your dinner with the Feeling Pretty specialty cocktail, a refreshing, fruit-forward libation made with Ketel One Vodka, peach cordial, muddled raspberries, egg white, and sparkling wine.

Course 1: Crab Parfait – avocado, cilantro, crispy corn fritter
Course 2: Potato Gnocchi – Parmesan beurre monte, serrano ham, spring peas, mint
Course 3: Choice of Wagyu Tenderloin or Seared Branzino
Course 4: Chocolate Mousse Cake – Calrhona rice crips, raspberry gel

$125+ Per Person – Make your reservations at www.resy.com.
Americana Kitchen + Bar is located at Loews Coral Gables, 2950 Coconut Grove Dr.  www.americanakitchen.com. 

Azabu – Miami Beach 

This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a dining experience at Azabu Miami Beach, located inside the Marriott Stanton South Beach. The special Valentine’s Day menu features a selection of romantic dishes carefully curated for the occasion. Begin the evening with a toast of 1818 Charles Le Bel Champagne. Indulge in dishes such as Kumamoto Oysters with Kombu Dashi Granita, Duck Croquette with Foie Gras and Yuzu Marmalade, and a Sashimi Tuna Tasting of Akami, O Toro, and Zuke. Choose from a Ribeye with Plum Wine Steak Sauce or Roasted Sea Bass with Morimi Miso, and finish the meal with a shared Chocolate Dome with Hazelnut Mousse and Crumble. For an exclusive experience, reserve a seat at The Den, a Michelin-starred omakase speakeasy, and enjoy a 20-course meal with a welcome drink for $325, with Champagne options available. Guests are encouraged to book their reservation in advance for a night of romance. 5-course prix fixe a la carte menu for $90 or $200 couples menu 5-course including one bottle of 1818 Charles Le Bel Champagne. The Den at Azabu Miami Beach will serve a 20-course welcome drink for $325, with Champagne options available. For reservations, visit www.opentable.com or call (786) 276-0520. Azabu is located at Marriott Stanton South Beach, 161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach.  www.azabuglobal.com

Byblos – Miami Beach

Miami Beach’s Mediterranean hotspot Byblos offers a four-course tasting menu at $300+/per person. Upon arrival, guests will receive a welcome cocktail and a bouquet of roses at their table. The tasting menu will include Byblos’ classics such as hamachi, truffle pide, lamb ribs, short rib kebabs, Atlantic salmon, truffle rice, and Brussels. Guests will end the night with the chef’s choice of dessert. Also included will be a bottle of Rosé Veuve Clicquot and Byblos’ famous spiked tea cocktails. Byblos’ a la carte menu will also be available for guests. For reservations, please visit: opentable.com or call 786-864-2990.  Byblos Miami is located at 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. www.byblosmiami.com

Carbone – Miami Beach

This Valentine’s Day, the Major Food Group staple will offer an elegant four-course dinner featuring some of Carbone’s iconic dishes and a few special additions perfect for a romantic Italian dinner. Available from 5:30 pm to 11 pm, the menu features the Burrata & Caviar, Caesar alla ZZ, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Mario’s Meatballs, Whole Branzino, Scampi alla Scampi, the famed Veal Parmesan, and Lemon Cheesecake for dessert. Carbone Miami is located at 49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. www.carbonemiami.com

COTE Miami – Design District

Are you looking to impress your Valentine?  Look no further than Michelin-starred COTE Miami who will be celebrating on Monday, February 13, and Tuesday, February 14, as part of their “Tenderloin Love & Care” Valentine’s Day Celebration Dinner Menu ($175pp++) featuring “Steak and Eggs” with hand-cut filet mignon tartare and Kaluga royal hybrid caviar, milk toast; Butcher’s Serenade of USDA Prime Filet Mignon, Maine Scallops, 45+Day Dry-Aged Ribeye, Japanese A5 Filet Mignon and Marinated Galbi; accompanied by Janchi Somyun, Korean angel hair with piping hot clear anchovy consommé; and Soft Serve topped with soy sauce caramel and heart-shaped sprinkles along with a palate cleansing selection of seasonal fruits. Compliment your meal with Princess Peach ($25) Casa Dragones Blanco, Cocchi Rosa, La Caravelle Rose Champagne-Peach, and step it up with a la carte menu enhancements, including Lobster Medallions, The Urchin, caviar service, and more! End the evening on a sweeter note with a take-home gift of mouth-watering Stick with Me Sweet Bonbons! The regular lunch menus will be available on both days from 12 pm- 3 pm. Make your reservations: HERE. COTE Miami is located at 3900 NE 2nd Ave. Miami.  www.cotemiami.com

Joliet – Miami Beach

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a bottle of bubbly, oysters, and more at New Orleans-inspired South Beach eatery Joliet. The newcomer that has taken Miami’s dining scene by storm will offer a special Valentine’s Day Menu by Executive Chef Juan Garrido. Designed for two, the menu is priced at $100 per person plus tax and tip and includes a bottle of Champagne. Offerings include Half Dozen Oysters, a selection of East and West Coast Oysters with a choice of house mignonettes; Choice of Local Fish Crudo, grated tomato vinaigrette, coriander or Scallop Crudo, buttermilk yuzu kosho, cucumber, dill & fennel; choice of Whole Maine Lobster, herb salad, lemon or Hanger Steak, potatoes Joliet, herb salad, cajun butter. An indulgent Chocolate Cake will be available for dessert. The restaurant’s signature a la carte menu will also be available. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, couples can also dine poolside on the newly opened outdoor terrace. Make your reservations at Resy. Joliet is located at 1209 17th Street, Miami Beach www.jolietmiamibeach.com

KÓMMA Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar – Miami Beach 

Cupid’s arrow has struck, and on February 14th, diners are set to experience a KÓMMA signature prix-fixe menu at two price points. The $80 menu includes the choice of 1 appetizer, one main course, and one dessert, while the $170 menu includes the choice of 2 appetizers, two main courses, two desserts, and two glasses of sangria. The indulgent menu features first-course options with the likes of the KÓMMA Trio (hummus, baba ghanoush, and create feta dip), Fried Calamari, and Cigar Rolls (lightly fried phyllo dough stuffed with feta cheese and parsley). Entrees are to include Lamb Shank, Chicken Kabobs, and Lobster Linguini, and for a sweet treat for your sweetheart, try the Pistachio Baklava, Baked Rice Pudding, or Katmer with ice cream. For reservations, please visit opentable.com. KÓMMA is located at 560 Washington Ave, Miami Beach.  www.kommarestaurant.com

LEKU at Rubell Museum – Allapattah 

LEKU is setting the tone for romance this Valentine’s Day! Located within the Rubell Museum, the award-winning fine dining concept is the ultimate destination to enjoy the pleasures of eating in Spain’s enchanting Côte Basque in Miami.  Generally closed on Tuesday, LEKU will open exclusively for Valentine’s Day dinner from 6 – 10 pm. In addition to their a la carte menu offerings, LEKU has curated a unique Valentine’s Day menu priced at $225pp++ featuring an Amuse Bouche; followed by plates including Rosa de Remolacha y Caviar, beetroot rose with Osetra caviar and Tartaleta de Foie Gras y Cocoa, foie gras and cocoa tart.  A fish course of Lubina al Josper con Socarrat de Jazmín y Azafrán, roasted branzino with jasmine, and Zafron Rice Socarrat will follow with Lomo de Wagyu, roasted Wagyu tenderloin, black truffles, and celery root foam.  A heart-warming dessert filled with strawberries, roses, and Madeleines will end the meal on a sweet note. Make your reservations HERE or call 786) 464-0615. LEKU is located at 1100 NW 23rd Street, Miami.  www.lekumiami.com

Level 6 Rooftop – Coconut Grove

Level 6, INK Entertainment’s newly opened rooftop in Coconut Grove, offers a special prix-fixe menu celebrating Valentine’s Day, 2023. At $110/per person, guests can enjoy a family-style Valentine’s Day dinner with hamachi crudo, croquette pollo, tomato salad, paella langosta, Wagyu striploin steak, and Brussels bravas. To finish the meal, guests can enjoy a chocolate genoise cake with strawberry chantilly and berry coulis. For reservations, please visit: opentable.com or call 786-800-2080. Level 6 is located at 3480 Main Hwy Coconut Grove, Miami. www.level6miami.com

Lure Fish Bar – Miami Beach

Enjoy seafood and bubbles for two at Lure Fishbar this Valentine’s Day, featuring the award-winning restaurant’s signature seafood tower and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne for $199+. The decadent Plateau Royale shellfish tower features Alaskan King Crab, Seafood Salad, Tuna Tartare, a half-pound of lobster, eight oysters, six shrimp, six clams, and six crab claws. Available for the entire month for those who want to keep the romance going. Make your reservations at www.resy.com. Lure Fish Bar is located at Loews Miami Beach, 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach.   www.lurefishbar.com

Marion Miami – Brickell

Miami’s iconic superclub is transforming into a lover’s oasis at their ‘Be My Valentine’ February 14th dinner. Marion Miami is known for its over-the-top dinner parties and energy; on Cupid’s day, things are about to get sexier. For $95, guests can enjoy a specially curated prix-fixe menu, including an effervescent glass of Champagne and reduced a la carte menu items, while tantalized by a  performance in a dark, sexy ambiance. For reservations, please visit opentable.com/marion. Marion Miami is located at 1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami. www.marionmiami.com

MaryGold’s – Wynwood

Treat your special someone to an evening at MaryGold’s, Miami’s highly-anticipated new restaurant collaboration by Chef Brad Kilgore and Bar Lab. Recently opened in Wynwood, the Florida brasserie will showcase a 4-course ($90 per person ++) or 7-course ($140 per person ++) tasting menu beginning Friday, February 10th. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 pm – 10 pm (11 pm on Friday and Saturday). Choices include Stone Oven Baked Oysters, Line Caught Sashimi, Steak Au Poivre, and Ribioliina Tortellini with Winter Black Truffle. Both menu options end with a delectable Key Lime MaryGold’s dessert with Butterscotch Custard and Salted Graham or The Baked Florida of Tropical Fruit Semifreddo, Yogurt, and Pineapple Rum. No evening at MaryGold’s would be complete without one of Bar Lab’s hand-crafted cocktail creations. Sip a little romance with the Pink Peppercorn & Seasonal Fruit cocktail ($18) or the Tomato & Strawberry Mezcal cocktail ($18). Reservations are required and can be made online at marygoldsbrasserie.com or by calling (786) 522-6601. MaryGold’s is located at 2217 NW Miami Ct, Miami. www.marygoldsbrasserie.com

Platea Miami – Pinecrest

Just off US1 in the Village of Pinecrest, in this unassuming location, chef/co-owner Fernando Salazar and business partner/lifelong friend Andres Maremolejos have created the region’s first and only Peruvian Prime steakhouse. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special menu for $100 per person ++  including shared selections titled The First Kiss with choices including Tostones with Wagyu Picanha, aji amarillo, salsa criolla, and red pepper coulis; Tiradito De Pulpo with sashimi-style octopus, botija olive leche de tigre and chalaquita; Ceviche Bowl with roasted pepper, leche de tigre, hake and sweet potato. For the Caress Me Down course, guests can enjoy Charred Cesar Salad or La Floral with Boston bibb lettuce, crispy kale, rocoto aioli, golden raisins, and candied walnuts. For the Bone-In course, diners can select Surf & Turf Tomahawk featuring a Tomahawk and 8 oz lobster. End the meal on a sweet note with Rompe Corazones of flourless chocolate cake with dulce de leche mousse, Bordeaux macerated berries, and an orange fused nitrogen rose. Reservations can be made via PlateaMiami.com or through OpenTable. Platea Miami is located in the Village of Pinecrest at 12175 South Dixie Highway in Miami. Complimentary parking is available onsite. www.plateamiami.com

Pelican Cafe – Miami Beach

Located in the heart of South Beach, the newly opened Pelican Cafe will offer a three-course menu that kicks off with a complimentary welcome cocktail: Love Potion, made with Campari, orange, vanilla, and salt. For the first course, guests can choose Scallops, Tuna, Veal, or Shellfish Salad. Main Course offerings include Risotto, Gnocchi, Octopus, Angus Filet, or Seabass. Lastly, desserts include Tiramisu or Meringa. Price: $90 per person; make your reservation HERE. Pelican Cafe is located at 826 Ocean Dr in Miami Beach. www.pelicanhotel.com

Red Rooster – Overtown

The acclaimed Overtown restaurant, presented by Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Fleming & Michael Simkins, offers a special a la carte menu for Valentine’s Day. The menu includes items fit for the celebration and will be offered in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu. Specialty items offered include lobster Maison ($35) lobster salad, challah toast, lime crème fraiche, caviar, dill; grilled heirloom baby carrots ($17)  carrot top pepita pesto, ricotta salata, cheese, Dukkha spice crumble, orange blossom, honey, black pepper; braised beef short rib stuffed manicotti ($40) piquillo pepper pomodoro, truffle ricotta, crispy hen of the wood mushrooms, basil; and caramelized scallops ($45) sweet pea risotto, sugar snap peas + pea tendrils, apple radish salad, verjus brown butter. Guests can top it off with a delectable dessert offering, vanilla + mascarpone + strawberries ($15), vanilla mascarpone panna cotta, citrus cake crumble, macerated strawberries, and micro mint. The V-Day menu will be offered on Tuesday, February 14th, from 5 to 10 pm. Red Rooster is located at 920 NW 2nd Ave in Miami.  www.redroosterovertown.com

Sexy Fish – Brickell

Whether you are hopelessly in love, still searching for your ‘lobster,’ or celebrating the love of friends or family, join Sexy Fish from Friday, the 10th, to Tuesday, the 14th of February, for a whole lot of Sexy Valentine-themed fun. You can dine from the a la carte menu or push the boat out with their romantic all-day tasting menu, finishing with an impressive shared dessert. And with probably one of the best Champagne and sparkling wine selections in Miami and an award-winning cocktail list, you are spoilt for choice to toast to love. For more details, call (305) 889 7888 or click here to make reservations. Valid on February 14th for lunch or dinner only; full pre-payment required. Sexy Fish is located at 1001 S Miami Ave. www.sexyfishmiami.com.

Sofia – Design District 

Miami Design District’s newest hotspot Sofia is offering an exceptional Valentine’s Day a la carte menu that includes tuna carpaccio ($32), smoked foie ($36), burrata con caviare ($38), lobster ravioli ($45), surf and turf ($95). For dessert, a Meyer lemon curd ($15) made with vanilla crème veil, shortbread crumble, and meringue shards. Sofia’s regular a la carte menu will also be available for guests. For reservations, please visit: www.opentable.com or call 786-220-0225. Sofia is located at 140 NE 39th Street #133 in Miami.  www.sofiamiamidd.com

Sushi|Bar – Miami Beach