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Whether it's plotting a proposal or trying to get out of the doghouse for botching an anniversary, it's always wise to keep a supply of romantic dining options on hand in case of emergency.
New Times Broward Palm Beach: A special occasion -- an anniversary, birthday, trying to smooth over a forgotten anniversary or birthday -- may call for paella, while the crowd-pleasing seafood medley is reason enough to celebrate.
New Times Broward Palm Beach: Prices are reasonable and good wines available by the glass, so you can resist the urge to keep a tally of the bill in your head. The cuisine is a mix of traditional French and other European fare.
American Restaurant · Southeast Boca Raton · 8 tips and reviews
New Times Broward Palm Beach: There's just one seating offered each night and reservations required. You and your date will be rewarded with a five-course meal served all fancy-like with real china, crystal, silver, and linens.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Poinsettia Heights · 73 tips and reviews
New Times Broward Palm Beach: Whether you're a full-fledged vegetarian or are just attempting to woo an attractive veg-head you met in line at Whole Foods, it's hard to miss with Sublime, where dishes are completely meat-free.
New Times Broward Palm Beach: The restaurant's massive wine list is consistently recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the best in the country. Hint: The list is online so study it before your big date and impress your companion.
New Times Broward Palm Beach: Try something a bit off-the-wall with its "dine in the dark" -- a concept that many have heard about but far fewer have actually tried. Who knows? Maybe it'll spice things up a bit for date night.
2822 E Commercial Blvd (NE 28th), Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
New Times Broward Palm Beach: Classy. Intimate. Sophisticated. The dishes tend to be adventurous but refined, and the mood lighting and small tables signal that this is a place for grownups.
American Restaurant · Central Beach · 173 tips and reviews
New Times Broward Palm Beach: Housed in a quaint Mediterranean-style building, the restaurant provides outdoor seating with views of the beach and an indoor space with dim lighting and cozy seating to set the mood.
4405 W Tradewinds Ave (the intracoastal), Lauderdale by the sea, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews
New Times Broward Palm Beach: It has a Monday "date night" program that offers special dinner and drink packages for couples. A raw bar comes stocked with favorites, including oysters. (And you know what they say about oysters.)
New Times Broward Palm Beach: Snuggle up on the loveseat with your dinner date and share a platter of Mediterranean fare (and a view of Pineapple Grove) and a bottle of red.