Don’t know where to go out on Valentine’s Day? Let this handy dining guide help you pick a place to take your beloved.
Mai-Kai Restaurant and Lounge: Mai-Kai is a restaurant that brings the spirit of Hawaii to Ft. Lauderdale. Patrons can experience Oriental cuisine with dishes such as pineapple chicken, mushroom beef and Thai chicken and shrimp. There is also a Polynesian dinner show with a Tahitian drum dance and Samoan fire knife dance available with a fixed price menu. Let the spirit of the islands captivate you on your night out.
Location: 3599 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 | (954) 563-3272
The Forge: If you are looking to splurge a little on your date, The Forge is definitely the place to go. With the newly-renovated décor that has an “Alice in Wonderland”-like atmosphere, you and your date can enjoy dishes such as “burger and Bordeaux” and roasted bell and evans chicken. Enjoy the romantic ambiance and inventive menu of this Miami Beach staple.
Location: 432 West 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140 | (305) 534-4536
Oasis Café: If you are looking for a casual date place, Oasis Café is the perfect spot. Located on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, it has the perfect atmosphere for a night out on the town. Enjoy the American cuisine and tropical drinks while sitting outdoors under canopied swings.
Location: 600 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | (954) 463-3130
Zed451: If you and your date are meat lovers, you should try Zed451 for your Valentine’s Day meal. Experience their winter harvest table filled with artesian cheeses, salads, and bread selection before you divulge into their unlimited chef samplings option. Not up for the “zed” experience? They have an a la carte menu available as well.
Location: 201 Plaza Real # 1203, Boca Raton, FL 33432 | (561) 393-3451
The Villa by Barten G.: If you want to take a fancier approach to dinner, take a drive down to the former Versace Mansion. With an intimate dining area, enjoy continental cuisine with signature dishes such as rack of Colorado lamb and roasted organic chicken. This old world venue will have you feeling a little European in the middle of Miami Beach.
Location: 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | (305) 576-8003
