Dinner-and-a-Movie Dates in Miami

by Rick Munarriz - Citysearch Contributor - 338 Reviews - 131 Lists

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Updated: February 06, 2009

There's nothing wrong with Olive Garden. Those Red Lobster cheese biscuits are tasty. But when it comes to dinner and a movie, you can--and should--do better to make your sweetheart feel special. Here are some of the truly special places to eat, just paces away from the box office of Miami multiplexes.

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  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Texas de Brazil
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    The Dolphin Mall,, Miami, FL 33172 (map)

    Take the escalator down from the Cobb 19 at Dolphin Mall and you will find yourself at this fiery churrascaria where meat lovers converge. If you're catching an action flick, know that the gauchos wielding skewers are only armed with meat.

  2. 2 CineBistro
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    11471 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172 (map)

    High-end drinking and dining inside a ritzy movie theater? No, you're not dreaming. This boutique cinema bistro serves sumptious plates--sauteed yellowtail snapper, Angus burgers, and wine-braised oxtail--to fill you up before your flick.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jaguar Ceviche Spoon & Latam Grill
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    3067 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (map)

    Spooning after a romantic comedy takes on new meaning at this trendy eatery, where ceviche is dished out in large, ceramic spoons. It's just a block away from the AMC multiplex in Cocowalk. Sorry, Chili's. You're way closer, but just not as inspirational.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Balans Restaurants
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    1022 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Regal Cinemas 18 in South Beach offers plenty of amazing nearby dining and drinking hubs, but this chic brasserie is just a few steps away on pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road. So even after the flick ends, you can extend the night's agenda to people watching.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fleming A Taste Of Denmark
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    8511 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33156 (map)

    There's nothing rotten in this Denmark. You will have to cross the hectic US1 to get to The Falls after dining at this delightful Danish eatery, but it's worth it. Just consider it a quick way to walk off one of the tasty European treats that flirt with diners from the lavish dessert station.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alta Cocina
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    5837 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143 (map)

    Don't delay the heat for the theater--which in this case, is the nearby AMC 24 at Sunset Place--start your seduction here. If she doesn't fall for your blue eyes, she won't be able to deny the heaven that is sea bass in a Thai coconut broth.

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