Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in South Miami Heights

"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."

"Head out for an al fresco dinner when you eat at Juvia, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion hot spot located on the roof of a parking garage above Lincoln Road. The fun part is when you pull into the garage and go right up the elevator to your..."

"For rooftop fiends who want off Ocean Drive, Juvia on the west end of Lincoln Road provides a beautiful--and expensive--alternative atop a designer parking garage. A photo posted by To Live."

"DowntownMiami’s largest art museum is as much a showcase of architectural mastery as any other art form, where large rooms, rounded walls, and hanging gardens with more than 54,000 plants give it an aesthetic like no other art museum in the world. The view’s not bad either, where you’ll catch glimpses of Biscayne Bay in between showcases of contemporary art from throughout Latin America and the world. The museum is also home to Verde, which we’ll humbly call the best museum restaurant in America even without its breezy bayside terrace.Know before you go: PAMM is currently only open 2-9 pm on Thursday, and 11 am - 6 pm Friday through Sunday."

"Constructed in 1916 for industrialist James Deering, this Italianate palace is often referred to as the Hearst Castle of the East. Intended to appear centuries-old at completion, it is absolutely rife with architectural detail and elaborate accents. In fact, more than a thousand artisans took five-plus years to complete the ornate flourishes."

"Review: "This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in the ...". Type: Tourist attraction. Near Vizcaya Museum & Gardens:"

"When we want pasta, we go to Macchialina - and not only on Thursdays for their $10 pasta night. This place makes great cavatelli, tagliolini, and lasagna, all of which are good enough to pay full price for and which plenty of people do since you pretty much always need a reservation to eat here. It’s hip, but still a relatively cozy spot, which makes it perfect for date night and a very refreshing option in the world of South Beach restaurants, where things are rarely cozy and you just won’t find pasta this good."

"Chef Michael Pirolo and his partner Jennifer Chaefski opened their 70-seat Macchialina restaurant on the west side of Miami Beach. Their goal is to inspire locals and experienced tourists with the authentic flavors and seasonal ingredients that accompany each dish. A native of Queens County in New York, head chef Pirolo attended a cooking school in Italy to improve his skills before becoming a chef at Scott Conant's Scarpetta on his way to discovering this great diner."

"Macchialina is energetic enough for a fun date or a catch-up meal with loud friends, and they debuted a great outdoor seating setup during the pandemic. It’s covered, too, in case you’re worried about random thunderstorms. But the atmosphere isn’t necessarily why you go to Macchialina - you come here for the pasta."

"Over in City Center, check out Shake Shack, which has earned four stars out of 865 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American spot, which offers ice cream and frozen yogurt and more, at 1111 Lincoln Road. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"The most romantic restaurant you’ll ever find on a college campus The Miami Culinary Institute is never lacking for innovation in food, and if you can score a seat at one of its classes or demonstrations, they’re some of the best dates in South Florida. Lacking that, though, you can never go wrong at Tuyo, the institute’s restaurant set in the middle of the Downtown skyline with perfect views of Freedom Tower and the AAA. Chef Victor Santos oversees the menu, with stuff like braised lamb shanks with butternut squash risotto and duo of Rohan duck highlighting an ever-changing selection of locally sourced favorites."

"Dress up a bit and get a bird’s eye view of Downtown Miami at Tuyo, a Modern American gem which is operated by Miami-Dade College’s Miami Culinary Institute. Reservations recommended."

"These are just some of the artists whose work can be found in the impressive collection at the Institute of Contemporary Art–"a space committed to the advancement of 20th and 21st-century art in Miami and beyond. The ICA three-story building features numerous rotating exhibitions, complete with an outdoor sculpture garden. But what sets the ICA apart (aside from their free admission, which is huge for a Miami museum to offer) are their public programs–"which are also free to the community. From lectures to symposiums, panel discussions to film screenings, plus multiple educational youth programs, the ICA truly is a space where all artistic thought is welcomed and nurtured. Recommended for Free Things to Do because: Free museum tours are held on Sundays and are the perfect way to spend an afternoon learning about history and architecture."

"Art lovers won’t want to skip a visit to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Miami. This free museum is located in the Miami Design District and is focused on fostering the exchange of art and ideas through the Miami region and beyond. With exhibitions from local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, this is the place to visit if you want to support the arts."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami first opened to the public in 1996. The facility has 23,000 square feet of exhibition space, and houses more than 400 permanent installations from artists such as Larry Rivers, Claes Oldenburg, and Jasper Johns. With eight to ten changing exhibits annually, even more artists are represented."

"Originally established in New York City in 1964, this Miami art museum was moved to a former DEA confiscation center by Jason and Jennifer Rubell in 1993. One of the world’s largest privation collections, the Rubell Family Collection features works from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Kara Walker, and Jean-Michel Basquiat."

"Fans of edgy art will appreciate the Rubell Family Collection. Mera and Don Rubell have accumulated work by artists from the 1970s to…"

"Completed in 1965, the HM69 Nike Missile Base houses one of the most interesting things to see in the Everglades: remnants of the Cold War."

"Constructed in 1916 for industrialist James Deering, this Italianate palace is often referred to as the Hearst Castle of the East. Intended to appear centuries-old at completion, it is absolutely rife with architectural detail and elaborate accents. In fact, more than a thousand artisans took five-plus years to complete the ornate flourishes."

"Review: "This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in the ...". Type: Tourist attraction. Near Vizcaya Museum & Gardens:"

"My husband and I are newly vegetarian, which means we've been trying all the vegetarian/vegan spots we can find around town. Cocinita did not disapp..."

"For all you France-loving vegans out there, L'Artisane Creative Bakery has a treat in store for you. Their French-inspired menu is completely vegan, allowing you to eat without question and guilt to your heart's content. Along with light lunch items like the chicken(less) salad, tofu and vegetable quiche, and a crab(less) sandwich, you'll find vegan desserts like the flakiest croissants, pain au chocolat, and "cream cheese" Danishes."

"Visit this creative French vegan bakery with a wide range of pastries, petit gateaux, viennoiserie, gourmet sandwiches, and salads. They have great coffee and delicious croissants. L’Artisane is located at 2526 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL. For more information visit lartisanebakery.com"

"Enjoy sweets from the first French vegan bakery in the U.S at L’Artisane Creative Bakery right here in Miami Beach!. Enjoy both sweet and savory vegan delights ranging from a classic croissant to a delicious vegan burger and everything in between."

"My mother and I wanted some brunch so we decided to try Edukos yesterday. The food was fabulous and so was the service."