Located on the 8th floor of the Sonesta hotel, this gorgeous restaurant features a stunning view of Biscayne Bay and offers up succulent steaks, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and chicken dishes. They also have a happy hour menu featuring spicy popcorn shrimp, chili dip and tortilla chips, and fried chicken dumplings. Pair it with a glass of wine, or maybe a cocktail, and some friendly company, and you’ve got a perfect place where you can relax.
Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge, 2889 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove, FL, USA, +1 305 447 8256
If you’re a fan of “Key West” vibes and margaritas, you’re going to love Monty’s happy hour and drink specials. Even if you’re not a big drinker, this place is ideal for having lunch with friends or family. Since it sits on the marina, this restaurant provides a scenic view of the boat-lined waters that you can take in while savoring fresh seafood and some refreshing cocktails. It is a really romantic place for a date as well, especially if you two want a place that is laid-back.
Monty’s, 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL, USA, +1 305 856 3992
Upstairs inside of the CocoWalk shopping plaza lies a hidden, but wonderful, gem serving frozen alcoholic drinks. Playing off of New Orleans’ “Fat Tuesday” celebrations, this bar offers frozen drinks out of dispensers, just like 7-Eleven® Slurpees. You can mix and match colors and flavors—including amaretto pineapple, bellini, blood orange, blue raspberry, fruit punch, mango, margarita, and passion fruit—to make your own creation. The best part? They’re not expensive at all, and you can add a shot of liquor for only $1.
Fat Tuesday, CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave Ste 260, Miami, FL, USA, +1 305 441 2992
If you’re a huge movie buff, you’re going to love Cinépolis, which allows customers to choose where they want to sit. The movie theater doesn’t just offer fresh buttery popcorn and ice-cold soda but also boasts a bar and lounge area where you can order plates such as spicy chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, nachos, chicken fingers, and even a jerk chicken sandwich. Pair it with a beer and some comfy leather seats, and you’ve got an awesome movie-going experience.
Cinépolis Coconut Grove, CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove, FL, USA, +1 305 446 6843
CocoWalk boasts a ton of fantastic stores like Edite Mode, Victoria’s Secret, GAP, Maui Nix, and Tervis. It also has several spots where you can sit for a meal with a group of friends or have a date with your partner. Have some pasta at The Cheesecake Factory or a burger at Duffy’s Sports Grill. Grab Mexican at El Burrito, or pick up some fresh macarons from La Macaron. CocoWalk is a lovely venue to visit during the day when you can walk around and enjoy the warm Miami weather, have an iced coffee from Starbucks, shop a bit, and then have lunch.
CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove, FL, USA, +1 305 444 0777
Lulu in the Grove has a menu full of mouthwatering brunch favorites, such as red velvet waffles, huevos rancheros, eggs benedict, Kobe beef sliders, and crunchy green tomatoes. The popular brunch spot also has a selection of specialty cocktails, including blood orange mimosas, a Royal Canadian, and a guava mimosa. If you want the classics, like a traditional mimosa or a bloody mary, this place has your back too. Sit outside on a warm day—the restaurant has umbrellas opened up outside so that you’re all shaded and ready to go.
Lulu in the Grove, Commodore Plaza, 3105 Commodore Plaza, Miami, FL, USA, +1 305 447 5858
Peacock Park is one of Miami’s prettiest parks and is also connected to the marina, where you can get a glimpse of the beautiful boats and the water glittering with the white hot Miami heat. It’s a great place to walk by yourself if you need to relax and take a breather, and it’s also a lovely place to explore with your loved one, as it is an ideal spot where you both can talk and enjoy each other’s company. Since it’s close to Peacock Park, you can bring out your inner child and head to the swing set and swing a bit. If you’re into fishing, you can throw your reel out on the marina and test your luck.
Coconut Grove Marina, 2820 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL, USA, +1 305 443 2604