If you live in South Florida and you’ve met a potential match on Flure, you’re in luck. Not only does the region have one of the best climates and most romantic attractions to take a date, but it also has some of the best restaurants in the country. Depending on you and your date’s interests, South Florida offers a wide range of classy, ethnic, quirky, or whatever type of restaurant you’re looking for.

So read on. One of these options will surely catch your eye, and hopefully lead to a night of magic for you and your date. So when you’ve caught someone special on one of the dating websites, don’t scrimp on what could be the date of a lifetime. South Florida has some of the best dining options in the country to choose from, whatever your culinary interests might be.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

If you really want to go all out for your date, you should check out L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. As the name suggests, the restaurant is French, and its namesake holds the distinct honor of holding more Michelin stars than any other chef in history.

Indeed, the restaurant itself holds a Michelin two-star rating, the only one in the region.

And it consistently lives up to its rating. Try the fois gras royale, crispy langoustine, and le pigeon while you enjoy the luxurious atmosphere of this famed piece of France in the middle of Florida.

Ariete

If you want to mix things up a bit, give Ariete a try. Also a Michelin-star restaurant, at Ariete you will find a mixture of European and New American – mostly Cuban-influenced options. If you live in South Florida, you’re surely familiar with the Cuban culture that pervades the region.

Ariete has harnessed the best of this and incorporated some of the finest Cuban dishes into its menu. 

Fusion options include foie gras with sour orange caramel, plantain pave and cocoa nibs; “duck dish,” a duck tamal with sides that takes three weeks (!) to prepare; and fancy sides like duck pastelito. If your date is into Cuban food, they will likely marry you for a trip to Ariete.

Cote Miami

Are you into Korean food? Going for Korean can not only be a delight for the taste buds, but a fun experience overall as you get to watch your own food cook before your eyes (if you’re on a first date, it could also make up for some of those awkward moments of silence!).

And you will surely have a lot to talk about once the food is prepared. If you’re a meat lover, the Butcher’s Feast will be a dream come true for you: an entire tasting menu of cuts of beef, along with kimchi and other assorted sides. You can also try the Kimchi Wagyu Paella (this is for real), tteokbokki cheese fries, and more.

Elceilo Miami

Do you have a date who’s not afraid to eat? Because if you do, Elcielo Miami is the place for you. This Colombian Michelin-star restaurant will give you nothing less than a complete EIGHTEEN COURSE tasting menu.

That’s right; every Colombian delicacy you ever dreamed of trying will be placed before you, prepared by some of the finest chefs in the business.

The menu offers everything from traditional Colombian specialties to quirky bites like “Chocotherapy” and “Tree of Life.” Regardless of your company, you certainly won’t get bored at a place like this.

Le Jardinier Miami

If you and/or your date are vegetarians, don’t fret. Le Jardinier Miami is also Michelin-star, and in it you will find vegetarian options that are up to the standards of the toughest critics. The secret to Le Jardinier’s success lies in its focus on seasonal ingredients. 

You can savor dishes like melon gazpacho and snapper crudo with avocado mousse. And there are actually some meat options if one of you is a vegetarian and the other isn’t. You can even decide which way to go when you arrive. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!

Make it a night to remember

These are the best of the best as far as the South Florida restaurant scene is concerned. But even beyond this, the region has a huge variety of options to choose from. So try to get an inkling of where your date’s tastes lie, and get online to do some research. Whatever their interest, you are sure to find it in the area. Just be sure to read the reviews in advance so you can make the best choice possible. Then you’ll be sure to make it a night to remember!