Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Aventura

"Accessed only by a private elevator, Juvia greets guests with an unobstructed 360-degree view of South Beach’s famed Art Deco district. Here, the kitchen focuses on the blending of French, Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, flaunting a selection of crudos, tiraditos, seafood and meats cooked on a charcoal grill. There’s even a display of vertical gardens, designed by botanist Patrick Blanc, meant to resemble the Amazon rainforest."

"In Biscayne Bay, you’ll find the PAMM – the Pérez Art Museum Miami (pictured above), spearheaded by the billionaire real estate developer and collector Jorge M. Pérez – in an impressive 2013 building designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. Originally launched in 1984, the PAMM has always focused on contemporary art, but in the last three decades it has increasingly featured Latin American art, and it holds one of the largest collections of contemporary Cuban art in the USA. Besides its permanent collection, there’s an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, which have included artists such as Steve McQueen, Haroon Mirza and Hew Locke."

"Though the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAAM) has long been one of the city’s most popular modern art museums, it’s become an even bigger player on the Miami art scene since its relocation to the Biscayne Bayfront in 2013. As if the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building weren’t impressive enough, inside the massive 200,000-square-foot museum is everything from kinetic sculptures to replica boats and an outdoor sculpture garden that has become a magnet for Instagrammers ($16/adult). The museum is now close during the pandemic, but you are invited to do a great virtual tour at the official website."

"A waterfront Italian Renaissance-style villa on 10 acres might not be your first thought for a kid-friendly activity, but the beautiful gardens and over-the-top, fairy-tale architecture can captivate kids of all ages. Take a quick tour of the interior of the house and then head to the gardens; there's even a labyrinth and maze that's perfect for burning off energy. Pro tip: the Vizcaya Museum isn't the easiest to manage with a stroller, so keep that in mind."

"Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a landmark that preserves the estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage the community and its guests in learning through the arts, history and the environment. This museum is a great place to learn about the community in a unique and historical way. It works to create an inclusive environment, and preservation is at the center of all endeavors."

"Macchialina is a tiny Alton Road eatery owned by former Scarpetta chef Michael Pirolo, who makes every guest feel right at home on arrival. The popular restaurant serves a creative menu of the freshest house-made pasta, the richest red sauces, hearty meat and chicken dishes, and decadent desserts, along with an inventive cocktail list. Pasta, risotto, and gnocchi are all made by hand by the chef himself; the house lasagna puts nonna's to shame, and nobody should leave without trying signature dishes like the Mediterranean octopus with concentrated tomato and potato cream or the beet mezzaluna crowned with hazelnuts, brown butter, and ricotta salata."

"A Scarpetta alum helms this tiny, brick-walled taverna, serving handmade corzetti with garlic scapes and asparagus, and spaghetti con gamberi with Key West shrimp and Calabrese chiles, as well as roasted branzino and cabbage cacio e pepe. Unlike your average red sauce joint, the bar pours excellent craft cocktails (including The Speck-tacular Now, featuring honey clove syrup, Jamaican bitters and speck-infused Tin Cup whiskey) as well as an extensive list of Italian and international wines. For info on these editor-selected items, click to visit the seller’s site."

"And you'd be hard-pressed to find a more heavenly, authentic rendition of their marriage in a pasta dish than at Macchialina, a South Beach Italian spot that boasts a charming dining room, genuinely friendly service, and wonderful pastas. Chef Michael Pirolo's spaghetti pomodoro offers pristine handmade noodles tossed in a sauce possessing the perfect combination of acidity and sweetness, plus a touch of fragrant basil. Don't be shy about adding plenty of grated Parmesan cheese — it won't corrupt the culinary integrity of this dish ($21)."

"Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere...See More"

"We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen."

"If you are looking for a trendy Wynwood brewery, then check out Veza Sur. The large black wall branding the brewery is extremely hard to miss. 10 Barrel Brewing Company and Colombia’s Bogata Beer Company joined together to provide an interesting and cozy location that has a feel reminiscent of a home library or den. On the menu, you will find choices that include:"

"Located north of Downtown Miami, Veza Sur Brewing Co. stays true to its Latin-American roots, right in the creative Wynwood neighborhood. Veza Sur doesn’t disappoint with creativity either. Recently, they dropped a coffee porter slushy with Twix bars on top."

"Probably best known for its decadent cacio e pepe that is finished by being tossed on a huge parmesan wheel, this Coconut Grove Italian restaurant also boasts other creative pastas worth trying like the spaghetti pesto with a Chilean sea bass, lobster ravioli, parpedelle with lamb ragu, along with a variety of salads and protein-filled dishes to round out the menu."

"Sapore di Mare is an Italian seafood restaurant located in Coconut Grove, Miami. Established by Giorgia Calabrese and Matteo Paderni of Gusto in Miami Beach and Ni.Do. in Miami fame, Sapore di Mare celebrates the bounty of the ocean with a menu of fresh seafood and seasonal fish and shellfish dishes."

"Dining at Sapore di Mare transports you back to dining in Capri. This small restaurant in Coconut grove is brightly furnished with blue tones with an outdoor patio seating whose menu focuses on seafood dishes. If you are looking for Miami Italian restaurants serving seafood head here!"

"As cool as its Wynwood locale, Palmar offers contemporary Chinese food with unruffled style. Guests enjoy a hefty selection of wine, beer, and dishes such as duck confit dumplings and guava and cheese spring rolls underneath the red glow of modish rattan lanterns. Available for dine-in or takeout."

"The restaurant takes traditional Chinese cuisine and turns it into something that locals and critics have fallen in love with. Some even say it’s the best Chinese restaurant in Miami. For starters, their dim sum is bursting with flavor, along with other colorful dishes."

"A post shared by JEREMY D. BOYD ADVERTISING (@jeremydboyd_miaminewtimes) on Dec 7, 2017 at 11:24am PST. For some fancy Chinese-style fine-dining, don’t miss Da Tang Zhen Wei Restaurant in the neighborhood of Brickell. Their specialty is Chinese hotpot made with the freshest ingredients on offer."

"Whether you’re going for their incredible pork buns, their savory salads, their tasty brussel sprouts, or their daily mouth-watering dessert specials, you’re in for a treat. Seriously, I can’t think of a time I haven’t enjoyed my time at Gigi’s and I’ve probably been there 30 times in my 21 years."

"This chef-driven craft ice cream shop revolves around a rotating lineup of 18 flavors, from raspberry wasabi to mint with activated charcoal. Take, for instance, Dasher & Crank's chicken and waffles flavor, which mixes chunks of chicken and waffle from Wynwood's Kush. Then there's "Coffee and Cinnamon Rolls," which uses Knaus Berry Farm's rolls and Per'la' java; and the "Fat Elvis," blended with peanut butter, banana, and Miami Smokers bacon."

"This Wynwood-based ice cream shop is continuing to serve ice cream and plenty of smiles through the pandemic. Order a cone to eat right away and a pint (or two or three, no judgement) to take home for later. Follow Dasher & Crank on Instagram to see when and where they are delivering, as lately they’ve been crossing the bridge to delivery ice cream to those on Miami Beach who place orders."

"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Wynwood. This bubble-gum-colored shop doles out hyper-local flavors customized in partnership with Miami businesses, such as JoJo tea. It’s a thriving enterprise that continues to grow, adding hundreds of new creations each year, plus sundaes, slushies and more."

"The shining beacon of historic buildings of Miami is located right in the middle of Downtown. The recently restored 1926 silent movie palace, complete with baroque balconies and red velvet curtains, exudes charisma. The Olympia Theater hosts film screenings, concerts, art exhibits, and other events under a simulated night sky ceiling graced by Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Luciano Pavarotti, and many others."

"Situated in the center of downtown Miami, Olympia has a 1920s vibe. The building makes for some great images. Tell your photography assistant to take the picture from across the street."

"The monolithic Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts was built by Cesar Pelli, the architect famous for the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It is not his loveliest building: In daylight, it resembles a collapsed layer cake with jutting angles. But when lit-up at night, the two main buildings look like glowing spaceships preparing for liftoff."

"Adults love this performing arts theater for its high-quality Broadway acts, but kids six and over can also experience musicals, puppet shows, and family-friendly programming. Check the rotating schedule for specific acts, and don't miss the weeklong theater camp in the summer for kids aged 10 to 17."