Romantic Dates in Miami

929 Washington Ave, Miami, FL 33139 (map)

The acronym may stand for Beverage, Entertainment and Dining, but couples really are seated in plush beds with plenty of throw pillows at this high-end South Beach nightclub. Valet will set you back $25. Dinner will run in the ballpark of $30 to $50 before we consider bar tabs or bottle service. It adds up, but stick around after 11:30pm, when the nightclub vibe takes over.

9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156 (map)

Romantic dinners that feast on location are the main course at this intimate waterfront restaurant. It's tucked away deep inside Matheson Hammock, opening long after the popular state park closes to beachgoer day guests. It's an unlikely oasis and reasonably affordable. Full-course dinners begin at roughly $30 before cracking open the wine list.

401 Biscayne Blvd Ste R106, Miami, FL 33132 (map)

Unlike most shopping centers, this tourist magnet fronts Biscayne Bay where yacht expeditions and gondola treks are just a dockside transaction away. Throw in dinner at the mall's ritzier eateries like The Knife or Los Ranchos and the night is set. If there's a concert or game at the adjacent American Airlines arena, that's gravy.

415 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (map)

Everybody gets pampered at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne. The "Just for Two" spa treatment begins with a 50 minute Swedish massage for couples, followed by his and her facial and manicure sessions. The 150 minute package costs a cool $565 per couple, and another $40 if an oceanfront cabana is requested for the massage.

4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (map)

As guests take in the various shows and exhibits at this marine life park, Dolphin Odyssey participants pay $199 per person to go behind the scenes and actually interact with the playful mammals. The program includes touching, feeding, training, and even riding a dolphin. Wetsuits and towels are provided, but pack swimsuits.