7 Last-Minute Miami Valentine’s Day Reservations You Can Still Make

So, you procrastinated on Valentine’s Day plans. Again. Don’t panic – Miami’s got your back with these seven restaurants still taking reservations for Friday, February 14. From intimate wine bars to theatrical Japanese steakhouses, here’s where to book before you’re stuck cooking dinner at home.

Plus, for those who still want to check to see if some of Miami’s most romantic restaurants will accept reservations on Friday, check out New Times‘ list of 14 Most Romantic Restaurants in Miami. May the odds be in your favor, you hopeful romantic, you.

Benihana

Look, sometimes the best date is one where you watch someone throw shrimp into their hat while making an onion volcano. This teppanyaki institution has your back with three South Florida locations (Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach) all taking bookings throughout the evening. Plus, nothing breaks the ice like sharing a hibachi table with strangers on Valentine’s Day. Benihana. 242 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-567-2000; benihana.com.

Fradiavolo

Fresh from conquering Italy’s pizza scene (and ranking among the world’s best by 50 Top Pizza), this new Wynwood spot ships its dough straight from the motherland. Pick between classic Neapolitan margherita with Lattari Mountains cheese or go fancy with the Paradise Truffle topped with porcini mushrooms. Their “Eat Pizza. Make Love” motto sets the mood perfectly. Plenty of tables available throughout the evening. Fradiavolo. 2501 NW Second Ave., Miami; 786-507-5135; fradiavolomiami.com.

Macchialina

One of the best Italian restaurants in town, Macchialina surprisingly has reservations for Valentine’s Day. Here, expert deployment of fresh and fine ingredients, whether in the form of a salumi plate, a salad of heirloom tomatoes and locally made burrata cheese, a tagliatelle ai funghi, or a whole braised fish. The wine list is award-winning. Book now on resy.com. 820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; 305-534-2124; macchialina.com.

Margot Bar & Bistro

The Broken Shaker crew’s latest hit mixes ’70s Scandinavian cool with ’80s Italian flash. Their Valentine’s special includes welcome bubbles, an amuse-bouche, and a $75++ prix-fixe that beats trying to cook at home. Take your pick of dinner times all night, with a DJ spinning disco, funk, and old-school hip-hop to set the mood. Margot Bistro & Bar. 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach; margotbarandbistro.com.

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

James Beard Award winner Michael Schwartz’s Design District icon is pulling out all the stops with a $135 prix fixe that screams “I definitely didn’t forget.” Start with their Valentine’s cocktails like the Blushing Rose or Crimson Royale before diving into picks like hamachi crudo with smoked oyster cream or banana leaf wrapped short rib. Seal the deal with dark chocolate pot de creme or strawberry mascarpone mille-feuille. Plenty of tables still up for grabs. Book your reservation on opentable.com. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. 130 NE 40th St., Miami; 305-676-0894; michaelsgenuine.com.

Orilla Bar & Grill

Chef Fernando Trocca’s modern Argentinian steakhouse feels like a South American jungle met a Miami Beach hotspot. The must-orders? That Instagram-famous burrata, prime ribeye fresh off the charcoal grill, and their signature Negroni spiked with smoked pancetta. Multiple reservation slots open throughout Valentine’s night. Orilla Bar & Grill. 426 Euclid Ave., Miami Beach; 305-397-8806; orillamiami.com.

Sixty Vines

This downtown Miami newcomer rocks 60 wines on tap and plenty of space for your last-minute plans. Grab a charcuterie board, wood-fired pizza, or wood-grilled Bavette steak while sampling wines typically sold only by the bottle. With wide-open reservations all night, you might actually pull this one off. Book now on opentable.com. Sixty Vines. 150 NE Eighth St., Ste. 135, Miami; 786-607-7846; sixtyvines.com.