By Angela Miranda
If you are on the hunt for a local Miami spot or a cool restaurant to take your beau this Valentine's day, but
haven’t found the spot, we can make that magical evening/night happen.
Going on a date doesn’t always have to be eating at the most expensive restaurant in town, that’s what you call
overrated. Turn it up a notch this Valentine’s Day, take your significant other to a place that is different than
where you’re both used to going. Get a chance to discover some of the local food spots and restaurants that
Miami has to offer. What’s great is that some of these places you can enjoy more than just a dinner, you can go
casual and stay local while still enjoying some good food, music and drinks! With locations all over Miami, get to
know a piece of Miami with your ‘love.’ Made with lots of love, make sure to check out these trendy and cool
spots this Valentines day.
#1- FreshCo.
Fresh Stone Crab Claws, Available everyday on a first come, first serve basis. Pricing based on Market Value.
FreshCo Fish Market & Grill
12700 SW 122 Ave. Suite 113
Miami
(305) 278-3479
Wanna hook your crush in on the first bite? I mean date... FreshCo., a Miami local mom-and-pop
fish market and grill, has been a holy-grail to the Kendall seafood lovers for nearly 2 years
already, can this get anymore romantic? If you don’t like seafood, this could be the place that
might make you think twice and change your mind. FreshCo. has two options to serve you this
Valentine’s day. You can either purchase your seafood as take out for a romantic dinner back
home with your lover and spend the night in... At the end of the day, who doesn’t love staying in,
binge watching Netflix, and cuddling? Or your other option would be to let FreshCo. cook your
meal, which is not a bad idea. They’ll be offering a special ‘Sea Bass Dish,’ that consists of sea
bass, crab cake and a shrimp cream sauce. FreshCo’s menu also serves a variety of seafood
plates including: conch fritters, crab cakes, fried fish, sandwiches, ceviches, bowls and even
salads. If your partner and you are seafood lovers, and love a ‘Market Driven and Fresh Everyday’
seafood spot, share a similar trait this V-day and visit FreshCo.
#2- La Mesa Miami
Loaded Tostones with Churrasco, guacamole and pico de gallo, $12.
La Mesa Miami
8872 SW 24 ST
Miami
(786) 703-3907
Love at first bite... I mean sight! La Mesa Miami is as Miami as it can get with its latin menu. Show
off the Miami in you to your main squeeze to really impress them this Valentine’s day. There’s
nothing better than when your lover is being their authentic self. La Mesa Miami will be
celebrating, “Noche de enamorados” by serving a special menu including two different options:
Camaron Boogaloo as an appetizer, Salmon with Pesto Rotini. Their other option, Ceviche de
Camaron as an appetizer, Surf and Turf (Filet Mignon, Fried Lobster, Brandy Mushroom Sauce &
Truffle Mash). Besides just eating very good this V-day, La Mesa will host a concert featuring
Cuban artist, Lenier Mesa. This is a very local spot, you don't have to travel far for some fun and
to get some typical latin food because it’s located in Westchester, only a true Miamian will know.
La Mesa Miami promises lots of fun, typical latin food, live music, drinks, as well as a wide variety
of different walls and sceneries inside the restaurant that are basically there for selfies and what
not, make sure to visit this Valentine’s day with your other half.
#3- Sokai Sushi Bar
Have your taste buds go crazy this Valentine's Day with Sokai’s wide variety of sushi rolls and menu, with food ranging from just $3 through $45.
Sokai Sushi Bar
10141 W. FLAGLER ST
Miami
(786) 534-7007
Have you been searching for a really good and pleasant sushi spot? Since the moment you open
the door and enter Sokai, it looks aesthetically pleasing and it’s incredibly good, perfect to
celebrate Valentine’s day. If you and your other half are sushi lovers, impress them by eating at
Sokai. With four different locations: Doral, Flagler, The Falls and Brickell, a trait they all share is
that everything from the decor to the food is spectacular. Sokai’s menu consists of miso and
shrimp soups, healthy salads, different ceviches and tiraditos and best of all, sushi rolls. Some
must-haves are their Tuna Tataki, Ceviche roll, Kona roll...and well, basically, their WHOLE menu!
Check it out this Valentine’s day if you haven’t done so already.
#4- House of Mac
Seafood Mac & Cheese, Five Cheese Mac & Cheese, Lump Crab topped with a split
6oz grilled Lobster Tail, shrimp, cheddar jack cheese, bread crumbs & baked until golden brown, $39.
2055 NW 2nd Ave
Miami
(786) 636-6967
Besides the fact that the World Famous House of Mac is situated in Wynwood, which is the
perfect place to go out after a nice dinner, they serve a variety of different foods. This spot is
perfect for those couples that are undecided on what to eat. House of Mac will be serving their
known, ‘red velvet waffles’ this Valentines. Other than that, what better way to celebrate love, than
with a wide selection of different comfort foods such as: Mac-and-Cheese, fried chicken and
waffles, jerk chicken pasta, burgers, wings, sandwiches, pizza and seafood. Various celebrities
such as, Rick Ross, Pitbull, ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, and many more have all visited the world
famous house of mac, what’s stopping you from going this Valentine’s day?
#5- Hometown BBQ
Beef ribs, smoked over white oak for 14 hours and served on the bone, $32 per LB.
Hometown BBQ Miami
1200 NW 22 ST #100
Miami
(305) 396-4551
If you wanted to take this Valentines day out of Miami, but not really…Take your Valentine out to
Hometown BBQ. This is an authentic pit smoked barbecue served in a family style, which makes
it a better “Love experience,” for those on planning to visit with more than one Valentine! The
location throws off some NYC vibes and makes you feel like you're out of Miami. This barbecue
restaurant originated in Brooklyn, New York but has luckily opened a new location in Allapattah,
Miami. It is located inside an old warehouse, but don’t let the appearance fool you, they have a
wood fired menu that’s cooked over ‘Live fire.’ Sounds like quite a show and a must-see with
some great companions. Hometown BBQ’s most popular dishes include: Beef Rib, smoked over
white oak for 14 hours and served on the bone. Whole Smoked Lamb Breast served with fish
sauce caramel, house made kimchi, cured cucumber, and bib lettuce wraps. Jerk bacon is another
popular dish, jerk brined pork belly, smoked, grilled to order, and served with a spicy scotch
bonnet ginger sauce. Hometown also serves seasonal cocktails and has a wide selection of wines
by the glass and bottle. Make sure you reserve a table because I’m sure this Valentine’s day,
Hometown BBQ will be very busy spreading love through their Brooklyn style live fire barbecue
menu.
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