Top 5 Date Spots in South Miami

1) Invite your date for a "picture-perfect" cafe breakfast at Pura Vida 

6022 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143

Put a smile on your date's face with a healthy BREAKFAST spread and a dreamy Boho chic ambiance to boot at South Miami's Pura Vida, a "healthy" cafe paradise worth a spot on your IG feed.

Offering an extensive menu of all-day breakfast delights, salads, baked treats, hearty bowls, wraps & sandwiches, Acai bowls, and more, served within a signature boho-chic setting, Pura Vida is the perfect definition of healthy eating with STYLE!

Carrying their famous "health is wealth" theme over to their specialty coffee, Pura Vida also has more health-conscious versions for coffee lovers, offering options like whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, and organic sweeteners to replace usual ingredients.

Too pumped up for caffeine? 

Try Pura Vida's Iced Matcha Latte or their Iced Spiced Chai Tea Latte to wind you down.

Yes, folks, Pura Vida transcends your ordinary cafe and brings you closer to the heart of the "apple of your eye!"

2) Book two slots at the Color Me Mine studio and make your dream date YOURS

The Shops At Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Dr #223, South Miami, FL 33143

Are you trying to avoid the "usual" activities to keep the day interesting?

Get creative — literally! — with a painting session for two at Color Me Mine and make that hot date YOURS!

Offering paint-your-own ceramics classes for groups, families, kids, and couples, Color Me Mine features the perfect activity for your date in South Miami — and a unique one, at that!

In fact, you won't even need to reserve a slot to get in, as Color Me Mine accepts walk-ins for "spur-of-the-moment" customers, so it'll be a good add-on to your itinerary in case you run out of things to do on your date!

So pick your perfect ceramic piece, paint colors, and channel that Picasso in you — your masterpiece will be a sweet keepsake for a date well-spent in South Miami!

3) Savor the PERFECT pair of salty and sweet at Salty Donut 

6022 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143

Let the TANTALIZING combo of salty and savory woo your partner's dessert-loving heart at Salty Donut, a unique donut shop in South Miami! 

We're talking pillowy, artisan donuts with artful attention to detail, created using nothing but the finest ingredients to push the boundaries of what a PERFECT donut can be, alongside a unique coffee menu that connects you to every sip!

And as if mind-blowing dessert and coffee aren't enough, Salty Donut also offers Instagrammable indoor and outdoor dining areas with enough space for uninterrupted moments with your date, adding that much-needed ROMANTIC vibe to your cafe experience! 

Inside, you'll find a custom-made wired window by Harvey Pacha under the antique pendant lights from the original space, a bespoke La Marzocco Linea by Jacob Ellul-Blake on the coffee counter, and rustic tables and chairs that inspire long conversations and togetherness. 

And if you prefer dining outdoors, Salty Donut brings you an equally stunning terrace featuring shaded wooden benches, beautiful potted plants, and a mural by artist Sarah Delaney!

It's the ultimate alternative to crowded coffee shops and one of the most Instagrammable date spots in South Miami, offering a dessert experience to remember!

4) Bring your date night to the Italian countryside at Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar 

5958 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143

Crazy for Italian food?

I've got the perfect date night spot for you!

Say hello to Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar, a famous South Miami restaurant introducing a modern interpretation of Italian cuisine while celebrating Italy's breathtaking countryside!

Led by Chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis,  Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar shares its passion for Italian flavors through a made-from-scratch modern interpretation menu of Northern and Southern cuisine, comprised of delicious, innovative Italian dishes ranging from charcuterie to hot entrees! 

Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar's outdoor patio completes the romantic dining experience, perfect for sipping spritzes and cocktails al fresco on warm Miami nights with your partner!

5) Hear live music and down some drinks at Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern

7221 SW 58th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143

The night may be ending, but it doesn't mean your DATE has to, so spread the ROMANCE over to Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern and down some drinks over live music and a cozy ambiance with your favorite drinking buddy!

Offering a romantic, boozy hideaway within a quaint Florida house accented with dark-wood paneling and a leafy patio, Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern is the PERFECT destination for after-hour drinks in South Miami.

Think live performances with NO COVER CHARGE, a long list of classic cocktails, draft beers, wines, and prosecco, and dancing into the wee hours of the morning — Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern is the ULTIMATE excuse to spend a longer time with your dreamy date!