Where to Go for Valentine's and Galentine's Day
Whether you're looking for a romantic evening for two or a party for your friends, South Florida offers plenty of dreamy choices.
EXPERIENCES AND GIFT IDEAS
Ball & Chain, Little Havana
WHAT: Galentine’s Day where ladies who RSVP get free drinks. Karaoke and dancing.
WHEN: Wed., Feb. 12 from 8-10pm
WHERE: 1513 SW 8 St.
MORE INFO: Ball & Chain
Biscayne Bay Brewing Co., downtown Miami
WHAT: Cocktail and beer class presented in collaboration with Gray Whale Gin. Participants will learn to craft signature cocktails and take home a beermaking kit, and the event includes complimentary bites ($50 per couple).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 100 NE First Ave., 3rd floor
MORE INFO: Biscayne Bay Brewing Co.
Deering Estate Moonlight and Music
WHAT: Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate offers couples and friends the opportunity to celebrate their love at an outdoor concert under the stars. Guests can pack a picnic, preorder food or purchase food when they arrive, then settle into their lawn chair or cozy up on a blanket and enjoy the sounds of this year’s featured artist Claudia Lopez & Deja. This concert will be a night to be remembered and experienced among loved ones and friends! Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and small picnic baskets. Please note that the following items are not permitted: pets, large coolers, open flames/candles, balloons and pop-up tents. Please note that the Museums are closed during this event. While this concert is not designed for children entertainment, they are welcome to attend with a paid ticket. Children ages 3 and under do not require a ticket.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, The concert starts at 8 p.m. There are four entry times to choose from when purchasing tickets: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Please arrive at your assigned gate between the time listed on your ticket and 30 minutes after. (Example: If your ticket is for 5:30 p.m. you may enter between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.).
WHERE: 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deering Estate
Frost Science, downtown Miami
WHAT: Special Valentine’s Day edition of Laser Evening, with iconic love songs from chart-topping artists in the new show, Laser Love, A Musical Journey, under the planetarium’s 67-foot dome.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Frost Science
Las Olas Wine & Food Festival tickets
WHAT: Give your sweetheart the ultimate foodie experience, plus dancing and live music under the stars—all for a good cause. The American Lung Association is running a ticket special for the upcoming Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, to be help on Fri., April 25. General admission bundle is two tickets for $250 (a $320 value), VIP bundle is two tickets for $500 (a $550 value).
WHEN: Promotion ends at 11:59pm on Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: Las Olas Blvd., between SE 6 Ave. and SE 11 Ave.
MORE INFO: Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
Mayami Wynwood
WHAT: Galentine’s Day features free Mayamigas cocktails from 7-10pm, a complimentary bottle for every group of five from 9pm-midnight, live DJ and other specials.
WHEN: Thur., Feb. 13
WHERE: 127 NW 23 St.
MORE INFO: Mayami Wynwood
Tomorrowland Miami
WHAT: Don’t Text Your Ex! Anti V-Day Party features live DJ, themed cocktails.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 1368 N Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Tomorrowland Miami
Uma House by Yurbban, Miami Beach
WHAT: Breathe, Bliss and Brunch Galentine’s Day event includes goodie bags, a braid bar, power yoga, breathe and meditation and a nourishing brunch (from $89).
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 15, 9am-12:30pm
WHERE: 1775 James Ave.
MORE INFO: Uma House
Wynwood Marketplace, Wynwood
WHAT: Stop Light Party on Valentine’s Day where guests get color-coded wristbands: green for singles, red for those who are taken, yellow for anyone in a complicated situation. Art Walk returns on Sat., Feb. 15.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14-Sat., Feb. 15
WHERE: 2250 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Wynwood Marketplace
BROWARD
MAASS, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Romantic three-course lunch designed by chef Ryan Ratino.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, 11:30am-2pm
WHERE: 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach
MORE INFO: MAASS
Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Romantic “Sinners and Saints” a la carte Valentine’s menu pairs salmon with Wagyu strip steak, lobster tempura bao and brie and lobster mac and cheese.
WHEN: Mon., Feb. 10 through Sun., Feb. 16
WHERE: 701 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Truluck's
MIAMI-DADE
Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, South Beach and Aventura
WHAT: Spiced with Love Event features prix-fixe menu that includes a welcome cocktail. amuse-bouche, heirloom tomato and hearts of palm salad, grape-leaf wrapped turbot filet of 18-oz prime ribeye ($115 per person).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, 6-9pm
WHERE: Aventura: 2956 NE 199 St., South Beach: 864 Commerce St.
MORE INFO: Aventura: South Beach
Amal Miami, Coconut Grove
WHAT: “Design Your Date Night Experience” with a prix-fixe menu featuring standout dishes ($75 per person). Add-on options include red roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of Champagne.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 3480 Main Hwy.
MORE INFO: Amal Miami
American Social Bar and Kitchen, Brickell
WHAT: Curated three-course menu includes appetizer, dinner, dessert, and a wine pairing.
WHEN: Thur., Feb. 13-Mon., Feb. 17
WHERE: 690 SW 1 Ct.
MORE INFO: American Social Bar and Kitchen
Batch Gastropub Miami
WHAT: Anti-Valentine’s Day with $20 bottomless mimosas, sangrias and bellinis; Batch wings; chicken n’waffles and the Batch Attack Burger.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 30 SW 12 St.
MORE INFO: Batch Gastropub
Black Tap, Brickell
WHAT: Award-winning NYC-style burgers and CrazyShakes, like the Red Velvet Cookie CrazyShake, a chocolate-frosted rim topped with Hershey’s Kisses, red M&Ms, a red velvet cookie, whipped cream, heart-shaped sprinkles and a drizzle of chocolate ($19.50).
WHEN: February 2025
WHERE: Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Black Tap
Bouchon Bistro, Coral Gables
WHAT: Chef Thomas Keller’s specials for the occasion include gnocchi de pommes de terre paired with roasted sunchokes, sunchoke chips and garlic sunchoke cream; red wine-braised short rib; and tarte aux pralinés roses or coeur en chocolate.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14 and Sat., Feb. 15
WHERE: 2101 Galiano St.
MORE INFO: Bouchon Bistro
Byblos, South Beach
WHAT: Design Your Date Night experience includes a prix-fixe menu for $75 per person, with add-ons like red roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 1545 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Byblos
Cafe Avanti, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special four-course prix-fixe menu for two includes focaccia, tricolore salad, salmon carpaccio, braised short rib over risotto, black truffle cacio e pepe, homemade ricotta cheesecake or coffee gelato (from $185 for two).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 732 W 41 St.
MORE INFO: Cafe Avanti
CARBONE VINO, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Specially curated prix-fixe menu includes carpaccio Piemontese, spicy rigatoni vodka, guava cheesecake or signature cannoli sundae ($130 per person).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 2911 Grand Ave.
MORE INFO: CARBONE VINO
Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos, Miami Beach
WHAT: Tasting menu of 12 dishes includes smoked butter Caribbean lobster, black mojo ribeye and over-the-top-desserts ($350+ per couple).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins
MORE INFO: Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos
Casa Neos
WHAT: Voyage en Méditerraneanée showcases a specially curated prix-fixe menu inspired by the Mediterranean ($150 per person).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, 5:30pm-12:30am
WHERE: 40 SW N River Dr.
MORE INFO: Casa Neos
Contessa Miami
WHAT: Specially curated prix0fixe menu showcases Northern Italian cuisine, including imported burrata, asparagus and avocado salad, spicy lobster rigatoni, Nutella fudge cake or hand-spun coffee gelato.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 11 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: Contessa Miami
Giselle Miami
WHAT: Galentine’s Day Ladies Dinner Party on Thur., Feb. 13 is a night of food and cocktails; romantic dinner menu from Thur., Feb. 13-Sun., Feb. 16.
WHEN: Thur., Feb. 13-Sun., Feb. 16
WHERE: 15 NE 11 St.
MORE INFO: Giselle Miami
The Hampton Social, Brickell
WHAT: Enjoy half a dozen raw oysters and two glasses of sparkling rosé for $30. Add caviar for an additional $10.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14-Sun., Feb. 16
WHERE: 900 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: The Hampton Social
Issabella’s, Miami Beach
WHAT: Three-course prix-fixe menu includes caviar appetizer, lobster ravioli, meringue kisses and Sicilian-style cannoli ($135 per person).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 1022 Lincoln Rd.
MORE INFO: Issabella's
Joia Beach Restaurant and Beach Club
WHAT: Special prix-fixe dinner includes dishes like carpaccio di manzo, grilled branzino alla Sicilian, and tableside tiramisu, plus a bottle of champagne ($135 per person).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
MORE INFO: Joia Beach
Katsuya, Miami Beach
WHAT: Specially curated tasting menu features 10 shareable dishes, from signature moriawase, showcasing fish flown in from Tokyo; Wagyu dumplings and elaborate desserts ($250+ per couple)
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins
MORE INFO: Katsuya
Kuba Miami, Doral
WHAT: Valentine’s Prom Night and Speed Dating Happy Hour with live music and DJ sets; Valentine’s menu includes seafood tower, Wagyu tartare.
WHEN: Prom de San Valentín Thur., Feb. 13; Valentine’s Day Dinner and Music Fri., Feb. 14.
WHERE: 3450 NW 83 Ave.
MORE INFO: Kuba Miami
Level 6, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Rooftop oasis offers Design Your Date Night package, a $75 prix-fixe menu, plus add-ons like red roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 3480 Main Hwy.
MORE INFO: Level 6
Lido Bayside Grill, Miami Beach
WHAT: Lunch and dinner specials at the waterfront restaurant include foie gras, gnocchi, miso sebasee and strawberries and cream.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: The Standard, 40 Island Ave.
MORE INFO: Lido Bayside Grill
LPM Restaurant and Bar, Miami
WHAT: Special collaboration with Italian lifestyle brand Acqua di Parma features dessert and cocktail pairing.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14-Mar. 2
WHERE: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: LPM Restaurant and Bar
MILA, South Beach
WHAT: Romance meers calligraphy in The Art of Love, as artists transform simple strokes into powerful symbols of love, passion and unity.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, 5:30pm-12:30am
WHERE: 1636 Meridian Ave.
MORE INFO: MILA
Mother Wolf Miami, Design District
WHAT: Exclusive Valentine’s Day specials include roasted oysters with creamed spinach, handmade pasta with black Burgundy truffle and pecorino romano and thoughtfully curated cocktails.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 3841 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Mother Wolf Miami
One K Miami
WHAT: Galentine’s Day with Corazon Partido, with karaoke, tuna tar-tacos, 1K smash burger and tequila cocktail specials.
WHEN: Thur., Feb.13
WHERE: 1000 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: One K Miami
Osaka Miami, Brickell
WHAT: Valentine’s Day platters of sushi or dessert selections, and curated drink special.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14-Sun., Feb. 16
WHERE: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Osaka Miami
Ostrow Brasserie, Miami
WHAT: Miami’s first French Kosher fine-dining restaurant invites guests to an evening of romance with special dishes like heart-shaped raviolo, Wagyu steak, veal chop and a trio of cannoli.
WHEN: Thur., Feb. 13
WHERE: 4850 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Ostrow Brasserie
Playa, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special prix-fixe menu includes steak and seafood and passionfruit cheesecake ($95 per person).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14-Sun., Feb. 16
WHERE: 915 Lincoln Rd.
MORE INFO: Playa
Pura Vida, various locations
WHAT: Heart beet latte, hot or iced, crafted with beet powder, cardamom, vanilla and oat milk.
WHEN: Feb. 5-Mar. 5
WHERE: South Beach, Edgewater, Design District, West Ave., Aventura Park Square, Bay Harbor, Society Las Olas, Brickell Millecento, Sunset Harbour, Miracle Mile, South Miami, Doral, Miami Shores, Flamingo Poiny, Brickell 701, River Market, University of Miami, Dadeland Mall, North Miami Prestige, Dania Pointe, Collins Ave., Fisher Island and Sola Mia.
MORE INFO: Pura Vida
Rishtedar, Wynwood
WHAT: Flavors of the Heart prix-fixe menu includes pacora mix, Goa machi curry, gulab jamun or kulfi ($120 per couple).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, 5pm-closing
WHERE: 232 NW 24 St.
MORE INFO: Rishtedar
Rosa Sky Rooftop, Miami
WHAT: Valentine’s Week features exclusive menu items, like pan-roasted red snapper and chocolate temptation cake, plus signature cocktails.
WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 13 is Galentine’s Day; Fri., Feb. 13 and Sat., Feb. 14 bring free champagne and roses for women; Sun., Feb. 15 is a relaxing brunch.
WHERE: 115 SW 8 St., 22 floor
MORE INFO: Rosa Sky
Serena, South Beach
WHAT: Special menu includes branzino filet, corazon shrimp tacos, pan-seared NY strip steak and red velvet cake.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: Moxy South Beach, 915 Collins Ct.
MORE INFO: Serena
Sofia Miami, Design District
WHAT: Special prix-fixe menu plus Design Your Date Night with add-ons like red roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 140 NE 39 St.
MORE INFO: Sofia Miami
Truluck’s Miami
WHAT: Romantic “Sinners and Saints” a la carte Valentine’s menu pairs salmon with Wagyu strip steak, lobster tempura bao and brie and lobster mac and cheese.
WHEN: Mon., Feb. 10 through Sun., Feb. 16
WHERE: 777 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Truluck's Miami
Tulum Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Brickell
WHAT: Dining experience for two includes seafood paella, mini dessert trio and a glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon blanc ($115 for two).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14 5pm-9pm
WHERE: W Miami, 485 Brickell
MORE INFO: Tulum Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
WATR at 1 Hotel South Beach
WHAT: Romantic dining experience features a three-course meal, amuse-bouche and a bottle of champagne ($499 per couple).
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14 and Sat., Feb. 15
WHERE: 2341 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: WATR
Yaya Coastal Cuisine, North Bay Village
WHAT: Valentine’s Day special features black sea bass, Florida clams, Maine lobster nage and dark chocolate truffle with Tahitian vanilla cream.
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14
WHERE: 7999 NE Bayshore Ct.
MORE INFO: Yaya Coastal Cuisine
