Top 5 Date Spots Near Old Cutler Bay

1) Enjoy morning bites and garden sights at Glasshouse Café 

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

What else could be a better way to start the day than with a delicious breakfast spread, the love of your life, and an oasis brimming with Mother Nature's beauty as your view?

If this is your kind of morning date, grab a table at Glasshouse Café, a dining spot within Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, just a 3-minute drive from Old Cutler Bay!

Offering a delightful menu of freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, breakfast plates, and a selection of coffees, teas, fresh juices, and smoothies, Glasshouse Café boasts a unique dining experience where you can enjoy your meal amidst tropical plants, flowers, and natural light streaming through.

Dine indoors in a light-filled nook or take the romance outdoors on the charming patio under a shade of towering trees — Glasshouse isn't just another breakfast date but a dreamy escape into nature!

2) Make your date swoon with a romantic stroll along a maze of flora at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Since you're already at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, why not make the most of the trip with a relaxing stroll around the gardens?

You can bet it's better than a bouquet — it's an entire showcase of South Florida's native flora and sun-kissed elegance!

Situated on 83 sprawling acres of lush, colorful tropical gardens, rainforests, and coastal habitat, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden remains one of South Florida's premier gardens, boasting a massive collection of more than 3,400 species, including tropical fruit, orchids, butterflies, and native and exotic plants throughout its Uplands and Lowlands ecosystems and exhibits.

The Allée, the Overlook, the Water Gardens, the Aquatic Exhibits, the Arboretum, the Geiger Tropical Flower Garden, the Butterfly Garden, and the Children's Garden — you'll have your morning filled to the brim with activities and intimate moments (and reasons to hold that hand!)

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is the perfect outdoor spot for a romantic date, especially if "adventure" for you means basking in nature's wonders without the fuss!

3) Drink in healthy bites and happy vibes — or your afternoon coffee at Pura Vida South Miami 

6022 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143

All that walking can get that full tank empty faster than you can say, "I love you," which is a no-no if you're only on your first date (yes, we said it)!

So, to keep your plus-one from being "hangry" and the happy vibes alive, grab a light bite at Pura Vida South Miami, a 9-minute drive from Old Cutler Bay (shorter by a minute if you're coming from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden).

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!

Plus, Pura Vida also serves coffee, so if you're due for another pump of energy to keep you going for the rest of the day, it's the perfect spot for an afternoon coffee amidst an IG-worthy ambiance that feels like you're stepping into a seaside escape.

Can anyone spell R-O-M-A-N-T-I-C?

4) Play, eat, and repeat at GameTime Miami 

5701 Sunset Dr #330, South Miami, FL 33143

Unleash your inner child with games and good times at GameTime Miami, SoMi's unbeatable entertainment center, just a 9-minute drive from Old Cutler Bay!

Offering over 165 arcade games comprising nostalgic classics to the latest interactive experiences, GameTime Miami is an ideal destination to keep your date fun and playful sans the sweat and Miami heat.

Here, you can challenge each other with a round of Pac-Man, Space Invaders, air hockey, racing, or prize games like claw machines and basketball toss — or just have at it and play them all!

GameTime Miami also boasts a mini bowling alley, billiards, and other table games, so you'll never run out of options.

And don't worry; once that tummy rumbles, you won't have to go elsewhere since there's a full-service restaurant on-site where you can order some burgers, chicken wings, and salads before getting back to the game!

5) Wind down with a late-night flick and drinks at AMC Sunset Place 24  

5701 Sunset Dr #300, South Miami, FL 33143

Do you want a reason to cuddle up with your date as you close off the night?

Reserve your tickets for the latest flick at AMC Sunset Place 24, a 9-minute drive from Old Cutler Bay, and wind down a bucket of popcorn (share it for a romantic touch), big cups of soda, and dimmed lights to set the mood!

At AMC Sunset Place 24, you can share some laughs, tears, or maybe a little bit of both (especially if the movie isn't all that great) as you sink into those plush movie seats!

Plus, AMC Sunset Place 24 has an on-site bar, MacGuffins, so if you want to lounge around after the movie, you can get a beer or a handcrafted cocktail before you leave!

Who knows?

After a few drinks and intimate moments, you might have that second date in the bag!