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IN COLLABORATION WITH VALERIE MESA
Your Grace, Valentine’s dinner is served.
Have you been preoccupied watching Netflix’s Bridgerton? Forgot to make Valentine’s Day plans?
We’ve got you covered. We spoke to Miami-based astrologer Valerie Mesa to help us determine your go-to restaurant this Valentine’s Day, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re single, totally smitten or “leg shackled” (that’s married in Bridgerton slang).
If you’re still deciding, look no further as we’ve handpicked the best restaurants to compliment your personality, according to your zodiac sign. We took it even further by adding custom memes inspired by Bridgerton.
Send these memes to your friends as virtual candy grams and remember, you’re all diamonds of the first water.
ARIES: MATADOR ROOM
March 20 – April 19
Element: Fire
Personality: Bold, enthusiastic, impatient, and super passionate.
Aries is about both extremes. Leave the athleisure at home for this one. You’re not going to a sport’s bar. You’re dressing up and going to Matador Room inside Edition Hotel in Miami Beach. Get real boujee and match Matador’s 1950s glamour.
Address: 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Cuisine: Latin American
Must-order: Signature Arroz con Pollo
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE
TAURUS: ORILLA BAR & GRILL
April 19 – May 20
Element: Earth
Personality: Sensual, venusian.
Taurus loves to take his/her time. Enjoy all the rich and delicious flavors at Orilla. This modern Argentinian steakhouse is lavish and aesthetically pleasing. Just how you like it. Pour the champagne and get comfortable in those velvet chairs.
Address: 426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Cuisine: Argentinian Steakhouse
Must-order: Flank steak with french fries
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE
GEMINI: LIL’ LAOS OR USBS AT THE CITADEL
May 20 – June 20
Element: Air
Personality: Fickle, indecisive, easily bored, chatty, quick on their feet.
Variety is everything for Gemini. You need OPTIONS. Reserve your table at the rooftop of the Citadel food hall. You’ll have somewhere to sit with a view and chat your significant other’s ear off.
Address: 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
Neighborhood: Little River
Cuisine: Food Hall
Must-order: Crispy Rice (Nam Tod Khao) from Lil’ Laos or Ground Burger from USBS
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE
CANCER: MACCHIALINA
June 20 – July 22
Element: Water
Personality: Sensitive, emotional, nostalgic, whimsical.
Cancer is all about creating memories. You love to be romantic. Keep it intimate and enjoy some red sauce Italian comfort food at Macchialina’s Giardino seating.
Address: 820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Cuisine: Italian
Must-order: Cavatelli Macchialina
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE
LEO: MILA
July 22 – August 22
Element: Fire
Personality: LOUD, loves attention, affection, and romance.
Leo is looking for the ROYAL TREATMENT. Go somewhere extravagant like MILA in South Beach. You’ll love the glamour of this rooftop restaurant. It’s a set menu on Valentine’s Day with Asian and Mediterranean flavors. Here you will feel like your artistic self.
Address: 636 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Neighborhood: South Beach
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
VIRGO: HIYAKAWA
August 22 – September 22
Element: Earth
Personality: Neat, organized, practical, frugal, smart with money, HATES WASTING TIME.
It’s all about the details for Virgo. Walk in and get swooned by Hiyakawa. This Japanese restaurant’s ambiance is everything you like. It’s sleek and has perfect lighting. They’re offering an Omakase dining experience on Valentine’s Day. Take in the intricacies of every dish. Again, it’s all about the details.
Address: 2700 N Miami Ave #5, Miami, FL 33127
Neighborhood: Wynwood
Cuisine: Japanese
Book your table HERE
LIBRA: LE JARDINIER
September 22 – October 22
Element: Air
Personality: LOVES LOVE, will do anything for a quaint night out in the town.
Libra loves to be in good company and have charming conversations. Aesthetics are everything for you so you’ll want to go to Le Jardinier. The veggie-centric dishes with French technique are beautiful and delicious. You’ll want to document them on your IG cause AESTHETICS ARE EVERYTHING.
Address: 151 NE 41st St Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137
Neighborhood: Design District
Cuisine: French
Must-order: Spelt Risotto, Red Kabocha & Burrata
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE
SCORPIO: CAFE KUSH
October 22 – November 21
Element: Water
Personality: SUPER PRIVATE, sexual, edgy, mysterious. Attracted to taboo things.
Scorpio likes to be turned on. This night is about pretending you’re in a bistro in Amsterdam. You’re actually in Cafe Kush. The dark, candle light mood is there especially with the background French music. Tonight is about you and your lover. No revenge, yet.
Address: 7700 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138
Neighborhood: MiMo
Cuisine: French
Must-order: Frog legs, French onion burger
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE
SAGITTARIUS: JAGUAR SUN
November 21 – December 21
Element: Fire
Personality: Adventurous, restless, optimistic, super smart, natural philosophers.
Sagittarius, since you LOVE THE OUTDOORS, we’ve picked Jaguar Sun’s steakhouse concept at Lot6 for your big night. We love this journey for you. Here you will be to your bold and unapologetic self. Yes, you’ll have the classic martini with blue cheese olives and never look back.
Address: 7357 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33150
Neighborhood: Little River
Cuisine: American
Must-order: Parker roll, grilled leeks, oysters
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
CAPRICORN: SCARPETTA
December 21 – January 19
Element: Earth
Personality: PRAGMATIC AF, ruthlessly honest, VERY COMPETITIVE, strictly business.
Capricorn you can’t put your phone down. You’re always working but on this special night we’re hoping that Scarpetta’s spaghetti will distract you. We know you love those traditional Miami establishments so this is the perfect place for you. Oh and we checked, they have wifi.
Address: 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Cuisine: Italian
Must-order: Tomato & basil spaghetti
Book your table HERE
AQUARIUS: YOSO SUSHI
January 19 – February 19
Element: Air
Personality: Detached, aloof, intellectual.
Aquarius is disruptive and DIFFERENT. The more unconventional and eccentric, the better. You’re going to Yoso Sushi food truck on Valentine’s Day. It’s an outdoor experience and on Sunday they do Omakase. It’s fun, their food is inventive and you’ll love it. Make sure to DM them to book your spot as they have limited space.
Address: 95 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
Neighborhood: Design District
Cuisine: Japanese
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table through Instagram direct message HERE.
Order: HERE
PISCES: PEACOCK GARDEN
February 19 – March 2o
Element: Water
Personality: Empath, DEEPLY COMPASSIONATE, idealistic AF, hopeless romantic.
Pisces, we don’t want to wake you up from your daydream, but it’s time to eat. We’re feeling dreamy, secret garden vibes at Peacock Garden in Coconut Grove. The atmosphere is mystical and since you want your life to be a movie it’s the ideal setting. Menu has a little bit of everything and we know you love the ocean so check out their seafood bar.
Address: 2889 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Cuisine: American
Must-order: Seafood ceviche mixto
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Book your table HERE
Order: HERE