Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Homestead Base

"At this ultramodern rooftop restaurant over the Herzog & de Meuron-designed parking garage on Lincoln Road, the views are compelling, the decor is slick and comfortable, and the feeling is singular for South Beach. The menu, which includes both breakfast- and lunch-oriented plates, begins with a choice of a salad made with avocado, tomato, and Hawaiian hearts of palm; pink shrimp acevichado; beef carpaccio; or granola with yogurt, fresh fruit, and honey. Then, opt for one of the following: a smoked salmon eggs Benedict; branzino a la plancha; truffle spinach-mushroom quiche; or grilled skirt steak."

"Perched at the top of South Beach’s 1111 Lincoln Road building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, Juvia offers spectacular scenery along with a winning menu. With both indoor and outdoor seating, a vertical garden and 280-degree views of Greater Miami stretching from the beach to Biscayne Bay, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world. The cuisine at this fine-dining establishment combines French techniques with Asian and Latin flavors."

"A contemporary restaurant buzzing atop the 1111 Lincoln Road mixed-use building and parking garage, Juvia is a welcome breather from one of Miami’s most popular tourist destinations. Diners take a separate elevator up to a terrace for French, Japanese, and Peruvian plates, along with specialty cocktails and South Beach sights."

"Many city-affiiliated art museums in the United States tend to exhibit work from throughout history. There's an old master here, a Rothko there, maybe some impressionists in this room and a Picasso in that one. PAMM, however, specializes in contemporary art, and in a city as trendy as Miami, displaying the art of today might be more appropriate than stuffing a roomful of Renaissance baubles and calling it a day."

"One of Miami's most impressive spaces, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron, integrates tropical foliage, glass, concrete and wood – a melding of tropical vitality and fresh modernism that fits... Top ChoiceState Park in Key Biscayne"

"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."

"Nobody makes you feel more convincingly that you're in Italy like former-Scarpetta chef Michael Pirolo does at Macchialina. This tiny Alton Rd eatery not only survived the volatile Miami restaurant industry, it did it on Alton Rd when Alton Rd was a giant pile of gravel. The only spot not called Panera to survive the Alton Armageddon, it's done it with the richest red sauces, freshest pastas, and most inventive cocktail menu on this list."

"Macchialina, which comes from the words “macchia,” meaning mark or spot, and “maialina,” meaning piglets, aims to be reminiscent of a “small rustic eatery in the heart of any Italian town.” Under chef and owner Michael Pirolo’s lead, it serves up well-executed Italian classics like veal parm, branzino, cacio pepe, alongside with some interesting twists, like broccolini Caesar salad."

"The food is extremely high quality, refreshingly unique and full of juicy Mediterranean and Latin flavours. Here you can enjoy everything from tapas and salads to responsibly sourced meats and fish. Put it on your places to visit before heading to Miami."

"115 NE 3rd Ave, MiamiThe same man behind CVI.CHE 105, Juan Chipoco, and his team have been famous for multiple different Peruvian and South American restaurants all across Miami. Pollos & Jarras is one of his many ventures that has won the hearts of Miami residents with its décor, food, style, theme and ambience.Initially dogged by quality control issues, the Pollos & Jarras team has stepped up its game in the past few years and ensured that it makes a name for itself in the market. It now receives rave reviews consistently and it should."

"The Beaker and Gray boast of an extensive wine and cocktail list, crafted to perfection. They have a good and solid selection of beers as well. The name of the restaurant is rather incentives and takes inspiration from two of the basic culinary tools – the Beaker, used by bartenders to mix drinks, and a Gray Kunz spoon, used by chefs to execute dishes."

"This eatery and bar in Wynwood with an inventive, playful, globally-inspired menu and vibrant bar scene. Brunch: Saturday & Sunday from 11-4 PM. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL. For more information visit beakerandgray.com"

"Family owned and operated, Five Guys is one of the leading fast casual burger restaurants in the world, offering a classic take on burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more. Our business started in 1986 with a fanatical focus on quality ingredients, clean restaurants and exceptional customer ..."

"This Five Guys location is always packed but the staff knows how to successfully run the store. They consistently clean and the burgers are always…"

"Cipriani Downtown Miami is high-fashion Italian dining in many ways, from the clientele wearing designer labels to the contemporary cuisine to the space, designed in blue and white by Florentine architect Michele Bonan. Located on the waterfront, the two-level, indoor-outdoor restaurant features Murano glass chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows and decorative elements inspired by luxury yachts and ocean liners. A sibling to the famed Ciprianis worldwide and the original Harry's Bar in Venice, the menu offers Italian luxuries of all kinds: aged Praga ham, homemade ravioli and tortellini, langoustines served scampi-style, and of course Champagne bowls filled with the famed Bellinis, comprising peach puree and Prosecco, that were invented at Harry's."

"If we talk about the best Italian restaurants in Miami, then hardly any of the visitors to Cipriani Downtown will forget to mention this particular restaurant. Atmospheric design, delicious cuisine, pleasant staff, and most importantly – a wonderful view, all this makes people come here again and again. Cipriani Downtown’s menu most often includes healthy salads, a variety of seafood dishes, pasta, risotto, as well as delicious meat dishes."

"This elegant restaurant is located on the south side of the vibrant Miami River in the heart of the financial district. Surrounded by glass walls that fill the space with sunlight, Cipriani Downtown Miami offers healthy salads and seafood, pasta and risotto, as well as grilled meat and seafood dishes with an Italian flavor."

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants American South of Fifth. Chef Justin Smillie brought his California-inspired cuisine to chic South of Fifth by way of Upland in 2016 and today Miami diners are still clamoring to get in. In a modern, unintimidating bistro lined with bottles of wine and lemons and artichokes, Smillie serves up fresh pasta, pizzas, vegetables and wood-fired protein."

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"Miami is in the midst of a rooftop revolution, with a bounty of new spots to check out. One of our favorites is Terras, a tropical space in Little Havana with unparalleled views of the downtown skyline. Besides the gorgeous location, Terras offers a roster of veggie-forward urban street food from Latin America."