Date Night
Coconut Grove dates,
beyond CocoWalk.
The Grove is more than the shopping center. Here are the dates worth the drive.
The Grove is more than the shopping center. Here are the dates worth the drive.
Coconut Grove is Miami's most underrated date-night neighborhood. Slower, leafier, more old-Florida than the rest of the city. These are the dates that locals recommend.
Rent a Hobie Cat for two hours through Shake-A-Leg or Sailboats Miami. About $100 to $150 for the rental, plus optional captain. The route past Stiltsville and the Key Biscayne lighthouse is one of the prettiest hours you can spend in Miami.
Old-school French bistro, candlelit, the steak frites every time. The kind of place that has not changed in 30 years and feels romantic because of it.
Grab sandwiches from Greenstreet Cafe, walk to Peacock Park, watch the boats. Free, simple, and surprisingly memorable.
$25 to $40 per person for a curated flight. Better for conversation than a loud restaurant.
Italian renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay. $25 admission. Walk the gardens, take photos, grab a coffee after. Best in the morning before the heat.
Rent tandem kayaks, paddle around the atoll pool, see manatees if you are lucky. Bring water and reef-safe sunscreen.
Underrated views, strong cocktails, calmer than Brickell.
Sunday concerts in the historic state park. Bring a blanket. Bring a bottle.
The Grove rewards low-pressure first dates. Pick one of the chill options above, post it as a plan on Plus 1, and you will find a +1 in minutes. For the Wynwood version, see our Wynwood date night guide.