Still firming up your Valentine’s Day plans? We’re here to help. Read below for 15 restaurants in Miami that you (and your love!) are sure to swoon over.
A Fish Called Avalon
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a night of delicious food by Chef Kal Abdalla, live music, and breezy Atlantic Ocean views at A Fish Called Avalon. Bring your special someone and choose from the restaurant’s select a la carte Valentine’s Day dinner menu, where you’ll both find dishes like Bang Bang Shrimp with a cucumber pepper relish, Baked Brie with a berry purée, charcoal-grilled Spanish Octopus, and Tuna Tartare with American caviar. 700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.532.1727
R House Wynwood
Head to this art-inspired spot and you can indulge in a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two! To make sure you feel the love, start with a half-dozen Canadian Beausoleil oysters, and follow that up with two Black Angus petit filets with lobster, saffron, and asparagus risotto. To end your romantic meal on a sweet note, nosh on bittersweet, chocolate-covered strawberries. The whole meal is priced at $120 per couple, which includes champagne. 2727 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201
Palme d’Or
Priced at $135 per person, the Biltmore Hotel’s signature French restaurant will offer a six-course menu with lovers in mind, this Valentine’s Day. Specially prepared by Michelin-star Executive Chef Gregory Pugin, you can indulge in everything from Alaskan King Crab with golden Oscietra caviar, seared scallops with linguine and black truffle, and Mediterranean branzino, to prime beef tenderloin with a diable sauce, a cheese platter, and a Valrhona chocolate tasting. 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3200

À la Carte
Don’t want to go out with your valentine? Order in! À la Carte, in Miami Beach, is making food delivery the new cool by creating a place where 12+ delivery-only mini-restaurants can work side-by-side. Much like a “virtual food hall,” this one-of-a-kind company lets you order everything from Mexican, sushi and fried chicken, to Chinese, poke, pizza, and even boxed wine, beer, and sake online. Order at least $20 worth, and you’ll give yourself an extra V-Day gift: no delivery fees. 1427 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 786-620-2295  
Cantina La Veinte
This haute Mexican spot has options for both couples and singles this year. If you’re there with your special someone, order the made-for-two Miami Romance cocktail, a delicious combination of Tequila Silver, cointreau, strawberry purée, mint, and lime juice. If you’re a single gal, take advantage of Cantina La Veinte’s Valentine’s Day “Ladies Night” and get margaritas on the house. Single and ready to mingle? Let your clothes do the talking. At this Mexican-themed Valentine’s Day celebration, wear red if you are looking for love, black if you’re already taken, or white if… well, you’re just not sure. 495 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 786.623.6135
Villa Azur
Helmed by Executive Chef Philippe Ruiz, this French-Mediterranean hot spot will woo diners with a candlelit dinner, live music, and electric beats by DJ Stephan M. Start with appetizers like Steak Tartare “My Way”with crispy potato and Spiced Seafood Ceviche with jalapeños and fresh coriander. Then, move on to Exotic Black Grouper Fillet “En Papillote” with sweet and sour vegetables and a passion fruit beurre blanc, or the 42-oz Cote de Boeuf “Bone in Ribeye” for 2 with roasted fingerling potatoes, mushrooms, and a red wine sauce. Of course, you can’t have Valentine’s Day without a sweet ending, so share the Chocolate Lava Cake for 2 with bourbon vanilla ice cream, or the Rose Macaron with raspberries and litchi mousse. Either way, you can’t go wrong. 309 23 Street, Miami Beach; 305.763.8688

Coco Bambu
Priced at just $95 per person, Miami’s largest seafood venue invites you and your lover to enjoy a three-course dinner and a glass of bubbly. Begin your feast with your choice of Octopus Carpaccio, Stuffed Shrimp filled with cream cheese, or Salmon Tartare with avocado and soy sauce. For the main course, the Herb Crusted Salmon or Moqueca for One with peppers, herbs, coconut milk, and coconut fried rice is sure to please, as is the Mango Mahi with mango sauce, cashew pesto, and butternut squash purée au gratin. End on a sweet note with Flan, Brigadeiro, or Lime Pie, and it’ll be one happy Valentine’s Day, indeed! 955 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 786.348.0770

Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
On February 14, this Sunset Harbour restaurant will offer guests a four-course, prix-fixe Italian feast! Choose from appetizers like Salmon and Tuna Tartare with fennel and orange, or Filet Mignon Tartare with a black truffle crostini. For the first course, indulge in either Spaghetti Lobster with basil and sea urchin or Fettuccine with a deconstructed veal shank; and for the second, opt for pan-seared Jumbo Shrimp with lemon-roasted eggplant and salmon caviar, or the Veal Chop with foie gras. You can’t leave without trying the Panna Cotta with wild berries or Chocolate Cake and strawberries, and wash it all down with $80 bottles of Veuve Clicquot Brut. By the time you leave, you’ll be more in love with each other and Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante. 1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.2228
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
This Valentine’s Day, head to this Argentine-style, award-winning restaurant for a curated three-course, prix fixe menu. Perfect for couples looking for a lavish night out, expect dishes like Iced Seafood Caper and Grill Parrillada, all paired with a bottle of Ruinart Rosé NV. The price is $125 per person or $300 per couple, and the single-person tasting menu only includes one glass of Ruinart Rosé NV. Don’t want the prix-fixe menu? You don’t have to have it! An a la carte menu will also be available. 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5610

Sakura 736
Next Wednesday, say “I love you” with a five-course feast at South of Fifth’s celebrated new Nikkei concept, Sakura 736. Priced at just $139 per couple, you both can enjoy a chilled bottle of Perrier-Jouët Brut Champagne, fresh Oysters on the Half Shell, Sushi and Nigiri Omakase, Solterito de Quinoa salad, Waygu Sirloin, and Picaron with Chocolate-Covered Strawberries. 736 1 Street, Miami Beach; 786.607.0199
Pao by Paul Qui
When it comes to modern Asian cuisine, few restaurants compare to Pao by Paul Qui. On Valentine’s Day, grab a table on the restaurant’s fairytale-like terrace and enjoy a curated three-course menu of Kaluga Caviar, 72-Hour Wagyu Short Rib, and more. The dinner is priced at $125 per person or $300 per couple, and includes one glass or one bottle of Ruinart Rosé NV, respectively. 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5630
Scarpetta by Scott Conant
Love is always in the air in Italy! Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018 with a five-course, prix-fixe meal in an elegant dining room, overlooking Miami Beach’s sparkling Atlantic Ocean views. Priced at just $150 per couple, start your night with an amuse bouche of Beetroot Tartare with goat cheese and walnut, and follow it up with an appetizer of Creamy Polenta with truffled wild mushrooms. For the main meal, indulge in Scott Conant’s signature Spaghetti with tomato and basil and a perfectly-cooked Beef Tenderloin with “Oscar Style” King Crab and asparagus. Dessert lovers will swoon over the Chocolate Zeppoles with brandied cherries and cherry amaretto gelato, a sweet way to end a romantic evening in Miami Beach. 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412
StripSteak by Michael Mina
This modern American steakhouse, tucked in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, is the brainchild of none other than celebrity chef Michael Mina! On Valentine’s Day, head there for a four-course, prix-fixe menu with a Roasted Beet Salad with chevre and pumpernickel, Rhode Island Sea Scallops with green apple and Serrano ham, a Prime Chateaubriand with whipped potatoes and asparagus, and for dessert, two treats—Molten Red Velvet Cake with tonka bean ice cream and Chocolate Truffles. 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412
Boulud Sud Miami
Daniel Boulud’s newest Mediterranean concept is now open in Downtown Miami, and on Valentine’s Day evening, couples can enjoy a four-course dinner there for just $85 per person. Created by Executive Chef Clark Bowen, the menu will feature a mix of distinctly-Mediterranean dishes, like: Burratina with Black Truffle, Saffron Acquarello Risotto, Catalan Filet Mignon, Chicken Tagine for two, and the signature Grapefruit Givré dessert by Pastry Chef Saeko Nemoto. To wash it all down, let the sommelier pair a glass of wine with every dish. (It’s just an additional $50 per person!) 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800
Jaya at The Setai
If you’ve been to The Setai, Miami Beach, then we don’t need to tell you just how romantic it is. This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a decadent, four-course dinner at Jaya at The Setai for just $115 per adult and $57 per child. Specially prepared by the ultra-talented Chef Vijay Veena, indulge in his signature dishes; like Oysters, Tuna Tartar, Peking Duck Dumplings, Maine Scallops, Lobster, Rack of Lamb, and more. Dinner reservations will be available between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., and all ladies will get a complimentary Valentine’s Day gift that includes a rose and freshly-baked macarons. Giving you more reasons to fall in love with Jaya, the restaurant will offer a special cocktail just for the holiday: The Rose Martini, made with sake and champagne. 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.520.6000
The Strand Bar & Grill
This New American restaurant, in the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, has become known for its seasonal, ingredient-driven fare. For Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Stephen Ullrich has created a romantic, four-course menu with Bay Scallop Crudo, Beet Ravioli with Lobster, Lavender and Honey Glazed Duck Breast, and more. This delicious menu is priced at $150 per couple or $85 per person… and pairs perfectly with something from The Strand’s wine or cocktail menu. 6801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.514.7474
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Here’s what’s going on in Miami this week:

Monday, February 5: World Nutella Day!
Make it a sweet celebration with these five Nutella desserts.
Wednesday, February 7: Live Music at BarMeli69
This and every Wednesday, pair your wine and tapas with live Flamenco rumba tunes from musical duo Anabel & Mounny at BarMeli69 {6927 Biscayne Boulevard, MIMO; 305.754.5558}. Live music will begin at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 10: Champagne Brunch at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., do brunch at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante {1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.2228} and pair your Traditional Eggs Benedict, Zucchini Tart stuffed with ham and pecorino, and Spaghetti Carbonara with eggs, wild boar bacon, and pecorino with $50 bottles of Veuve Clicquot Brut and $85 bottles of Veuve Clicquot Rose. Don’t want the whole bottle? $6 Mimosas (and Bloody Marys!) are also available.
Sunday, February 11: Bottomless Brunch at Café Roval
Every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., grab a table in the fairytale gardens at Café Roval {5808 NE 4 Court, Miami, Morningside; 786.953.7850} and indulge in a Mediterranean-inspired brunch. For just $29 per person, you can even make it bottomless.
Everyday: Happy Hour at Boulud Sud
Head to the bar and lounge of the newly-opened Boulud Sud {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800} for its daily happy hour, which includes $9 cocktails, $8 wines by-the-glass, $7 well drinks, $6 frozen drinks, $5 beers, and $4 tapas. Happy Hour runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. everyday.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Just by the sound of it, the word “Nutella” is indulgent. It conjures images of rich, tantalizing desserts. When you eat it, it tastes like a treat you’ve worked really hard to earn. In Italy, children eat it for breakfast; and here in the United States, star chefs have found ways to incorporate into almost anything.
To celebrate this must-have treat, Monday, February 5, has been dubbed “World Nutella Day”—and there’s no better way to pay homage to this sweet food holiday than by indulging in some yourself. From cocktails and house-made desserts, to lunch foods reinvented with a special hazelnut-chocolate twist, here are five Nutella menu items in Miami that you need to have this Monday.

1. Really good churros.
   What you’re ordering: Churros
   Where you’re ordering it: Artisan Beach House {10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305.455.5460}
   Why we love them: They’re homemade, come with Nutella and coffee ice cream, and cost just $10.
2. A martini with chocolate in it.
   What you’re ordering: Chocolate Nutellatini
   Where you’re ordering it: Sawa Restaurant & Lounge {360 San Lorenzo Avenue #1500, Coral Gables; 305.447.6555}
   Why we love it: It’s a martini with Ciroc Coconut vodka, Godiva-brand white chocolate, and Nutella. Need we say more?
   
3. A mousse you can’t resist.
   What you’re ordering: Homemade Nutella Mousse
   Where you’re ordering it: Villa Azur {309 23 Street, Miami Beach; 305.763.8688}
   Why we love it: It’s homemade with Nutella, and you’re eating it at Villa Azur—meaning it comes with a side of beautiful people-watching, all-night partying, sexy dancers carrying sparkler-topped bottles of champagne, live music, and A-list Miamians.
4. A dessert so good, it’ll make you… nutty.
   What you’re ordering: Nutcase
   Where you’re ordering it: Wynwood Kitchen & Bar {2550 Northwest Second Avenue, Wynwood; 305.722.8959}
   Why we love it: This “Liquid Dessert,” as the restaurant coins it, is made with a mix of coconut milk, chai latte, Captain Morgan spiced rum, and of course, Nutella.
5. A calzone oozing with Nutella.
   What you’re ordering: Nutellino
   Where you’re ordering it: Spris Artisan Kitchen {200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 500-A, Downtown Miami; 305.400.6667}
   Why we love it: If you already love a classic calzone, you’ll love this modern twist. It’s baked fresh in a brick oven, filled with Nutella, and topped with whipped cream.

Happy dining!

By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

There’s something intoxicating about black truffles. They grow on the root systems of specific kinds of trees in Périgord, in the southwestern Dordogne region of France, which already makes them feel like a delicacy. They have a rich flavor, one that somehow combines the taste of mushrooms, butter, and even a hint of garlic. Their aroma is alluring, and every time you smell it coming out of a kitchen, you know you’re in for a treat. Perfect on eggs, in oil, and shaved on top of your pasta, truffles make anything indulgent. And when it comes to what we eat, why wouldn’t we want to let ourselves indulge?
And at Scarpetta by Scott Conant {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412}, you can do just that. To celebrate black truffle season, this award-winning Italian restaurant from star chef Scott Conant is offering a special chef’s tasting menu centered around the popular “black diamond.” This prix-fixe dinner is priced at just $125 per person—a small price to pay for a Fontainebleau-level dinner you won’t be able to stop dreaming about.
Here’s what truffle lovers can expect to see on Scarpetta’s truffle-centric, five-course tasting menu:
CANAPÉ
Duck Egg with leek, duck prosciutto, and crackling
ANTIPASTI
Scallops with celery root, pickled pear, and chicken jus
PRIMI PIATTI
Tagliatelle with Parmesan and truffle zabaione
SECOND PIATTI
Filet of Beef with whipped potatoes, spinach, and foie gras sauce
DOLCE
Truffle with chestnut, dark chocolate, and brown butter
An optional wine pairing will be available for $95 per person. All wines will be selected by the restaurant’s sommelier. This dinner is available nightly, starting at 6 p.m.  
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor