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The Most Romantic Tables in Town

Apologies for bringing bad news, but Valentine’s Day is T minus 30 days out. Related: the reservation lines are now open. Herewith, the most romantic tables in the city. You can do this...

Table 30, Terrazza

Table 30, Terrazza

The patio tables at the Shore Club’s renovated Italian stunner are great, but on this night you’ll want one of the low-slung tables flanked by white couches at the edge of the glittering pool.
Why It’s Right: Italian accents, truffle pizzas and—this is key—a courtyard.

Table 101, Bourbon Steak

Table 101, Bourbon Steak

This deep leather booth, in the far right corner of the beef temple, is ideal for pre-seduction steaks. Discreet enough to feed each other oysters, but well-situated enough to give you a panorama of the 250-seat behemoth.
Why It’s Right: Nothing says romance like carving into a 32-ounce porterhouse for two.

Table 99, Vesper

Table 99, Vesper

If it’s a glorious Miami winter night (which it should be), you’ll want this alfresco number, replete with views of the deco pool. The lobster bisque and fried Oreos don’t hurt, either.
Why It’s Right: This is where LeBron recently proposed—just don’t tell your date that while reaching into your coat pocket.

The Lafite Room, The Forge

The Lafite Room, The Forge

This two-person space is set in the owner’s private wine room. The staff will fill the room with candles, rose petals and your own music selection (yep, time for that Luther Vandross you downloaded).
Why It’s Right: Having so much wine at your disposal: always a good thing.

The Forge, 432 41st St, Miami Beach, 305-538-8533

Table 14, The DiLido Beach Club

Table 14, The DiLido Beach Club

Now that former Pied à Terre chef Andrew Balick has taken over the kitchen here, you can lavish your date with Korean grilled short ribs and calamari a la plancha. Note: get here before sunset for the best views.
Why It’s Right: Your date prefers to eat oysters with her toes in the sand.

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