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Three bookable dates landing this week — a Cuban jazz night running through Feb 4, a sunset cocktail cruise running through Oct 31, and Queen vs. ABBA by candlelight, running through Mar 21.
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Miami Sunset & City Lights Cocktail Cruise
Fiesta Cruises, Bayside · Miami, FL
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Hotel Colonnade · Coral Gables, FL
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Entertainment★ 4.3
Dave & Buster's Dolphin Mall
Arcade games, cocktails, and friendly competition. Perfect for a playful date night — challenge each other at basketball hoops, then grab dinner.
Sweetwater$$
Outdoor & Adventure★ 4.8
Frost Science Museum
Explore the aquarium, planetarium, and rooftop with bay views. Their after-hours adults-only nights turn the museum into a cocktail party.
Downtown Miami$$
Entertainment★ 4.7
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
The iconic Guitar Hotel lights up the night. Catch a concert, try your luck at the casino, or dine at one of the celebrity-chef restaurants.
Hollywood$$$
Outdoor & Adventure★ 4.5
Jungle Island
Hand-feed lemurs, meet capybaras, and wander lush trails. Their sunset experiences and VIP animal encounters make for unforgettable dates.
Watson Island, Miami$$
Food & Drink★ 4.8
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Greek-Turkish garden oasis in the Design District. String lights, olive trees, and shareable mezze platters — effortlessly romantic.
Design District, Miami$$$
Entertainment★ 4.6
PopStroke Miami
Tiger Woods-designed mini golf with craft cocktails and great food. Competitive, fun, and perfect for a laid-back date with laughs.
Doral$$
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Upcoming Events
Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 14
South Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival
Markham Park · Sunrise, FL
Thu–Sun nights through Nov 1
The Horrorland at Jungle Island
Jungle Island · Miami, FL
Tue, Oct 27
An Evening With David Sedaris
Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wed, Oct 28
Young Miko
Kaseya Center · Miami, FL
Wed, Oct 28
Bad Gyal: Más Cara World Tour
The Fillmore Miami Beach · Miami Beach, FL
Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Nov 1
Dirty Dancing: The Musical
Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts · West Palm Beach, FL
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Miami Date Ideas: Frequently Asked Questions
Miami's most romantic restaurants for date night include Casa Dona in Edgewater (Italian, waterfront), Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District (garden courtyard, Mediterranean), and Amara at Paraiso (waterfront, Latin-inspired). For a splurge, book a table at Cote Miami, the city's Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse. Reservations 1–2 weeks ahead are recommended for weekends.
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