It’s hard enough to go through the whole, rough dating process, from picking out the perfect outfit to making sure that your hair looks fresh, to hoping that all goes well. So, we’re going to make it a bit easier for you to get by this stage unscathed. Although you might think it’s not important, the location of your date can either make or break any future with the girl or guy you take out. Pay close attention, as we enlighten you with the best places to impress your date in Miami... but remember, we can only do so much; the rest is up to you.
Best Place to Impress a Date in Miami: Club 50
485 Brickell Avenue | Miami, FL 33131
Here’s what you should do: make a reservation at the Viceroy’s Eos and grab a bite to eat before you and your date head to Club 50 for a night of drinks and dancing. Club 50 is truly impeccable in design. The club boasts both an indoor and outdoor space influenced by Asian decor—we suggest you lounge outside and enjoy the breath-taking views that give off those romantic vibes that anyone on a date strives for. This is without a doubt one of the best places to impress a date in Miami.
Best Place to Impress a Date in Miami: Coco de Ville
2377 Collins Ave | Miami, FL 33139
Located inside the posh Gansevoort South and right beside STK (HINT: grab a bite to eat here, you won’t regret it), this little secret is perfect for a night of good music and a VIP ambiance. Coco de Ville is known for being extremely private and thus eluding compared to the typically overcrowded nightclubs and lounges in Miami. The all-beige color scheme and small space calls for a high-end vibe. The service is great—guys try not to stare at the seductive female waitresses for you will not get anywhere by diverging your attention away from your date.
Best Place to Impress a Date in Miami: Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive | Miami, FL 33139
Nikki Beach is one of the best places to go to impress your date. This is due to the versatility of the venue. The spot, iconic to South Beach, has an indoor and outdoor restaurant, nightclub, outdoor escape made up of sand, day beds, showers, bars, tables for dining and servers with exceptional service experience. Nikki Beach’s international menu followed by a walk on the beach makes for the perfect date outing. After a walk on the beach and several questions later, Nikki Beach’s O-1 (One Ocean) is the quintessential spot for a night of dancing.
Best Place to Impress a Date in Miami: The Room
100 Collins Avenue | Miami, FL 33139
The Room, known for alluring an upscale audience, is a classic South Beach venue where you and your date are sure to enjoy each other’s company. The Room doesn’t limit itself to just a bar, as it rents its space out to photo shoots, films and private parties as well. The venue often brings in emerging local talent to give its partygoers a different style of music than the usual mainstream hits found on the radio. What makes this spot an interesting pick for a date is the dark, candle-lit areas.
Best Place to Impress a Date in Miami: The News Lounge
5580 NE 4th Court | Miami, FL 33137
The News Lounge is the younger sibling of News Café in Miami Beach and caters to an eclectic crowd including hipsters, young professionals, college students, families, tourists and more. The lounge, which lies within the middle courtyard of 55th Street Station, offers a spacious outdoor area where you can lounge under the stars, and an indoor bar for those interested in a more enclosed space. What’s great about this place is the mouth-watering food—try the tuna, salmon or cheeseburger sliders. Besides the delicious food and refreshing beverages, this modern spot has pool tables, spins nice beats, and sets the mood with candle-lit tables. The pool table, in this case, serves as the perfect “date activity”—a game of pool can be fun and flirtatious. All in all it’s a great place for a date, and it’s sure to impress anyone you take out, no matter what their style may be.
Now that we have let you in on Miami’s best destinations to impress your date, we will take it one step further and give you some pointers...
Guys, please get a fresh cut for your outing. There is nothing worse than an unkempt man. If you want to impress your date, you have to look presentable and make sure you’re on top of your game. Next you might want to give your date a single flower (save the arrangements and bouquets for a later stage of your relationship) or think up a clever compliment that will charm your date—don’t be cheesy. And remember, be you; there is no need to act otherwise.
Ladies, treat yourselves to a new outfit for your date. Chances are the ball will be in your court so there will be no need to try so hard to impress. The only thing we ask is that you by easy on your date (even when the jokes aren’t funny); your charmer will be under a lot of pressure throughout the first couple dates.
