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Top Prix Fixe Meals For Valentine's Day In South Florida

South Floridians are an eclectic group of people. Most go out on Valentine's Day to wine and dine their significant other while others make the biggest decision of their lives. Many restaurants offer prix fixe dinners, offering several courses of dinner for a set price. Most restaurants pull out all of the stops like champagne and beautiful scenery while others veer from the beaten path and offer fun experiences that bond couples together. Either way, Valentine's Day is the culinary way of saying "I love you."

GG's Waterfront

606 N. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
(954) 929-7030

www.ggswaterfront.com

GG's Waterfront is located in Hollywood and offers stunning views of the intracoastal waterway. Arrive by car or boat for your romantic night out and treat your honey to a seafood prix fixe meal. The ambiance is elegant, befitting a Valentine's Day dinner and outdoor dock seating is available. The meal includes three courses (appetizer, entree and dessert) and a complimentary bottle of champagne is on hand for those popping the question. If the menu is not to your liking, the regular menu is also available so you can eat the famous stone crabs as well.

De Rodriguez Cuba On The Ocean

101 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-6624

www.drodriguezcuba.com

Miami is known for its various Cuban restaurants, but De Rodriguez Cuba serves Nuevo Latina fare that is carefully arranged to present an elegant meal that your date will appreciate. It's located in South Beach and features poolside seating by an electric blue pool. The three-course menu is $70 per person and is prepared by Chef Douglas Rodriguez, ensuring a culinary experience that is unlike any other. Champagne specials are also available for an additional price.

Essensia Restaurant & Lounge

3025 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 908-5458

www.essensiarestaurant.com

Essensia Restaurant & Lounge takes romance to the next level. Its prix fixe menu features international samplings from the world's most romantic cities. You and your spouse can dine at covered tables while viewing the lush green vegetation. Cool blue lighting illuminates the inside while outdoor patio tables transport you to a tropical paradise. Pair that with the four-course seasonally picked menu and you've got a romantic, healthy meal.

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City Hall

2004 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 764-3130

www.cityhalltherestaurant.com

City Hall is not as fancy as the previous entries, but it does have a catchy twist that makes it special. Its four-course dinner includes wine and dark dining for $75. Dark dining is a technique where patrons eat a prix fixe meal in the dark, only relying on their taste, touch and smell senses to experience their food. This makes for an exciting and inventive Valentine's Day dinner. The menu features New American cuisine so diners can expect a broad range of culinary delicacies when dining here.

Sawa Restaurant & Lounge

360 San Lorenzo Ave., Suite 1500
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 447-6555

www.sawarestaurant.com

Sawa Restaurant & Lounge patterns itself after the four elements, earth, wind, fire and water, so patrons can expect a fresh meal each time. They can also expect the unexpected with the murder mystery game served alongside their Mediterranean four-course dinner for $75. Team up to guess who the killer is and turn a romantic night into a fun night. Then return on a regular business night to experience the belly dancing show. It's a Valentine's Day that you'll never stop talking about.

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Niema Hulin was born in Newark, NJ but raised in Lexington, South Carolina for the bulk of her formative years. In 2002, she moved to Miami after graduating from the University of Florida. Since then, Niema has worked in film, television and commercials as a Production Assistant and Production Coordinator. Some of her films have included Bad Boys II and I Am Number IV. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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