5 Restaurants for Date Night in Miami from a Miami Couples Therapist
Ways to Connect with Your Partner
Spending time, quality time, with our significant other can be so important to nurturing that relationship. Often it is not what you do but the fact that you prioritize time together that is meaningful which leads to an impact in the relationship. For the couples that I work with in couples therapy many say that date night has helped them connect. These couples in my marriage counseling are at many different stages in their life. Some of them have a young families and have had a baby recently, or others have elementary aged kids. Personally, after having my baby, I found date night as a much needed time for myself and my husband to get out of the house and connect with each other in a way that we used to before having a child.
There are many different wants to connect with your partner, your husband, your wife, so it is important to understand which types of connection are important to each other. Some people like going out on a date night, while others like staying in and watching a movie. Self awareness is a key piece of the puzzle her as well as feeling comfortable to share your needs. If you do not feel comfortable with this then couples counseling can be a great tool to improve communication.
If you are looking for a place to have date night with your spouse or partner here are a few ideas in different locations in Miami.
Date Night in Coral Gables from a Marriage Therapist in Miami
Restaurant: Portosole
Why we Like it: We love Portosole because of the atmosphere and amazing food. Want to feel like you are in Italy, try the amazing pasta or appetizers. There is something romantic about dining on delicious food under candlelight. It might bring back memories of times shared in foreign lands or your life together before kids.
Address: 2530 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Website: https://www.portosolemiami.com/
Location: located in downtown Coral Gables near Miracle Mile. It is close to other restaurants around like Hillstone and Bulla.
Tip from a Miami Couples Therapist : Discuss what you like about traveling? Reminisce on some of the travels you have done together, whether in be Italy or the United States or the West Coast of Florida. Share some of you favorite traveling memories together and where you would like to go next together in the future. Talking about things in the past can help you reconnect over shared memories together. Thinking of the future can allow you to have something to look forward to together and create a vision of what your life might be like together in the future.
Date Night in Key Biscayne from a Miami Therapist
Restaurant: Cantina Beach located at the Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne
Why we Like it: The views, the food! Right on the beach, it is hard to find a similar vibe anywhere in Miami. The cuisine is Mexican, so the Margaritas are a must have. Enjoy an early evening date here as the sun goes down with your feet in the sand. It is beautiful.
Website: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/key-biscayne/dining/cantina-beach
Address: 455 Grand Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33149
Location: located in the Ritz Carlton on Key Biscayne it is close to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Virginia Key and the beaches of Key Biscayne.
Tip from a Miami Therapist: Discuss things that you are thankful for in your relationship. Share a few things with each other that you are grateful for. It might feel awkward at first but often we do not share what we are most thankful for in our partner. We might think them but we forget to share it.
Date Night in Miami Beach from a Relationship Therapist in Miami
Restaurant: Stiltsville Fish bar
Why we Like it: There is something about eating seafood that makes you feel like you are on vacation. We love how they prepare their dishes in such a unique way and the atmosphere is darling! Go for a sunset walk along the harbor after dinner.
Address: 1787 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website: https://stiltsvillefishbar.com/
Location: located in Miami Beach in the area of Sunset Harbor. It is close to Lincoln Road and the Venetian Causeway. Walk around Purdy Ave before or after dinner, it is a lovely area.
Tip from a Relationship Therapist in Miami: Share what you have learned about yourself in the relationship focusing on the positives in the relationship. Take turns to share what you have learned and how being married, in a couple together, has allowed you to learn that about yourself. It might not be normal to talk like this but blame in on our Miami therapist- April Brown, LMFT.
Date Night option in South Miami from a Couples Therapist in Miami
Restaurant: Fiola located
Why we Like it: Another Italian Restaurant – I think there is a trend here. This offers a beautiful dining experience with exquisite food for a couple. A great place for a special event you might be sharing with your spouse or significant other.
Address: 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Website: https://www.fiolamiami.com/
Location: Located in South Miami, close to the Whole Foods in South Miami and Sunset Place. Located in the Sunset area of South Miami.
Tip from a Couples Therapist in Miami: Share with each other how you think you have each helped each other grow as a person. After dinner, you might have an evening stroll in the area and maybe even get dessert at Whip and Dip which is located walking distance away on Sunset Drive.
Date Night option in Coconut Grove from a Miami Therapist
Restaurant: Bellini in Coconut Grove in the Mr. C Hotel
Address: 2988 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
Why we Like it: The view is breathtaking here, matched with the nautical aesthetic and you feel like you are on a romantic cruise on the Mediterranean. The food is delicious and the bellinis also go down nice. A fancy and romantic place to reconnect with your partner and prioritize time together.
Website: https://www.mrchotels.com/hotels/coconut-grove-miami-fl/dining/
Location: located in the heart of Coconut Grove in the Mr. C Hotel close to Cocowalk on McFarlane Road. Other highlights in the area include Books and Books, Panther Coffee and Fireman Derek’s Pie Shop all in the area.
Tip from a Couples Therapist Miami: have a phone free dinner. Leave one phone out for emergencies if you have a babysitter at home that you are worried about but if not see if you can switch your phone off completely. We can reach for our phone so many times during a meal without even realizing it. Switching off your phone can release the burden of having to answer if anyone reaches out and also decrease distractions.
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