Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Palmetto Estates

"Sometimes romance needs a little boost… so, if you really want to impress your date, head to Lincoln Road in South Beach to elevate your dining experience at Juvia. Perched on the top of a designer parking lot, the restaurant has bragging rights to spectacular views of Miami Beach. Time it right for the golden hour to watch the sunset from the ultra-modern dining room swathed in purple, or from the open-air patio flanked by vertical gardens that glow at night."

"Miami Beach's Juvia is a rooftop sparkler flaunting French, Japanese, and Peruvian inspired cuisine. Situated atop Lincoln Road's illustrious 1111 Garage, this James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Restaurant Design offers wondrous, unobstructed views of Miami Beach and Downtown Miami. Juvia's stylish, urban-meets-Eden polishings include a lavender and white color palette and Wonderland-worthy vertical garden."

"If you time your arrival right, you can catch the sunset through floor-to-ceiling windows or in the rooftop dining room complete with vertical gardens. With panoramic views of South Beach and beyond, this penthouse-level hot spot is a great place to impress your date. The menu isn’t too shabby either, offering an eclectic mix of contemporary takes on Japanese, French, and Peruvian cuisine."

"The Pérez can claim fine rotating exhibits that concentrate on post-WWII international art, but just as impressive are its location and exterior. This art institution inaugurated Museum Park, a patch of land that oversees the broad blue swath of Biscayne Bay. Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron designed the structure, which integrates tropical foliage, glass and metal – a melding of tropical vitality and fresh modernism that is a nice architectural analogy for Miami itself."

"Many city-affiiliated art museums in the United States tend to exhibit work from throughout history. There's an old master here, a Rothko there, maybe some impressionists in this room and a Picasso in that one. PAMM, however, specializes in contemporary art, and in a city as trendy as Miami, displaying the art of today might be more appropriate than stuffing a roomful of Renaissance baubles and calling it a day."

"Miami is known for its art, and this collection of contemporary works, Miami’s flagship art museum, is a must-visit. In addition to its rotating exhibits, the museum is home to the Caribbean Cultural Institute, which promotes the arts and culture of the Caribbean. 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami | 305.375.5662 l Distance from Hotel: 5.6 miles"

"A must-visit cultural gem in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, the Villa Vizcaya, which is now known as the Vizcaya Museums and Garden. The Gilded Age estate captures jaw-dropping European architecture in an alluring American context. Visitors can lure around the interiors of the estate which is layered with an accumulation of artifacts and memories in the impressive rooms designed in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style, with Baroque elements."

"Taking a stroll into the elaborate gardens will take you to Versailles. Inspired by Venetian architecture, the Vizcaya Museum showcases intricate Renaissance tapestries, Roman sculptures, Chinese object d’art, Rocco furniture, and early 20th century paintings. James Deering estate was built as a private waterfront for the millionaire in 1914."

"When we want pasta, we go to Macchialina - and not only on Thursdays for their $10 pasta night. This place makes great cavatelli, tagliolini, and lasagna, all of which are good enough to pay full price for and which plenty of people do since you pretty much always need a reservation to eat here. It’s hip, but still a relatively cozy spot, which makes it perfect for date night and a very refreshing option in the world of South Beach restaurants, where things are rarely cozy and you just won’t find pasta this good."

"This cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant is home to some of the best pasta in the city. Start with the creamy polenta, order a bottle of Lambrusco, and end with the tiramisu — there’s no wrong move in between. Its popular market that debuted during the citywide lockdown is also still offered."

"Dine on well-executed Italian classics like braised short-rib lasagna, branzino, veal Milanese, in Macchialina’s ample outdoor dining area dubbed “il Giardino” offering plenty of fully covered dining that holds up to Miami’s not-so-predictable weather."

"Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts serves up first-rate theater and other live performances. Located in the center of the city and easily accessible through public transportation, you and your party are sure to be impressed with the quality of the shows at the state-of-the-art performance venue, which serves as home to The Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet, as well as a home away from home to the Cleveland Orchestra and various touring Broadway productions. Check out their online calendar and book your group's tickets today!"

"Description: Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The Adrienne Arsht Center is a performing arts center in Miami, which ranks among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is undoubtedly one of the best romantic places in Miami owing to the number and quality of entertainment events that happen at the center."

"Sylvano's is an Italian restaurant and sports bar on Liberty Ave in Miami Beach. Owned by Sylvano Carrara, who moved Miami in 1993 and operated two other locations, Sylvano's offers a menu of classic Italian fare, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, freshly prepared salads, ocean-fresh seafood, and grass-fed meats and chicken. The vibrant sports bar has strategically placed large screen televisions that show the latest sports games and news, and the walls are adorned with photographs and pictures of spotlight athletes of the past and present."

"Contrary to what Hollywood tells you, there are a lot of people who live in South Beach and actually can't afford $100,000 cars. We refer to them as "locals," and when South Beach locals want Italian food one name always comes up: Sylvano. This little spot tucked away on Liberty Ave has a laid-back, anti-South Beach vibe to it, and the Italian-run place serves up authentic food at prices intended for people who live here year-round."

"Editor’s Note: Sushi by Bou is currently closed for the summer for renovations. Check back on their Instagram during the fall for updates on reopening. There are many different kinds of South Beach, but if you’re looking for the version that’s wearing a neon pink suit and driving a yellow Lamborghini down Ocean Drive, make a reservation at Sushi By Bou."

"‘Instagram walls’ have become extremely popular on the ‘gram in recent years, so if you’re looking for some colorful wall content to keep you going for the next few months, Wynwood is the place to go. Situated in Miami’s Art District — renowned for its murals — Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum showcasing graffiti and street art from some of the world’s most talented artists. From cartoon artwork to multi-colored murals, it’s definitely one of the most Instagrammable places in Miami!"

"Admittedly, I was a bit hesitant when we first arrived in Wynwood. After parking in an enormous lot of an industrial-looking area, I found myself wondering where all the “pretty stuff” was. It was honestly a bit overwhelming."

"A large park hidden within the enclave of Morningside, the area's namesake park is a great neighborhood park, with tons of room to run and climb trees and a variety sports facilities."

"Miami is home to a plethora of top-tier parks that offer vibrant greenery and a respite from the urban bustle. But when it comes to your jog, why not enhance the experience by availing yourself of the unique, ten-mile linear park that stretches all the way from Brickell to Dadeland?. Welcome to the Underline, an outdoor park-in-progress that's revitalizing the space underneath the Metrorail."

"Recently opened in July 2020, MK Takeaways is a family-owned, neighborhood food service concept offering fresh, made-from-scratch, Chef-prepared meals, home delivered in a swift and conscientious manner. The Broward-based business serves American comfort fare to South Florida’s Tri-County area every week, Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. The MK Takeaways commissary kitchen is located at 12691 West Sunrise Blvd in Sunrise, Florida."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Charles Haynes used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. One of the newest additions to the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Lightkeepers is a waterfront dining venue that features exquisite coastal cuisine in Miami."

"Lightkeepers is inviting lovers to share a Valentine’s Day seafood offering for $59 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). From 5PM – 10PM guests can indulge in an unlimited seafood platter. All items are fresh and locally sourced."

"The setting for Morgans Restaurant, an old house with a covered porch where guests can sit and chat as they enjoy their food and coffee, lends a decidedly homey feel to this restaurant, which also serves homestyle comfort classics to add to the overall ambience. At Morgans, breakfast and brunch options include homemade sticky buns, brioche French toast, house-cured salmon plates, omelets, chocolate-dipped waffles, English breakfast, and French toast stuffed with mascarpone and raspberries. They also serve delicious coffee, fruit and vegetable juices, fresh smoothies, and pitchers of Bellini, sangria, mimosa, or Kir Royale."

"The “modern comfort food” served at Morgan’s is soul food, but made with organic ingredients, making it one of the best breakfast spots in Miami. The menu includes the classic breakfast and brunch fare, like the sticky buns or the eggs benedict with the exceptional hollandaise sauce. Morgan’s also offers a new take on these classics – the Benedict Burger is a great example of that – as well as other intriguing items like the Beet and Goat Cheese Tacos."

"I once waited an hour in line to try Morgan’s weekend brunch and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. French toast doused in cinnamon butter and maple syrup, waffle and fried chicken sandwiches, and not to mention the melt-in-your mouth cookies will have you begging to come back."