Mandolin Aegean Bistro

Food would undoubtedly impress your Hinge date if it can make the Greeks and Turks of old fall in love, right? Mandolin Aegean Bistro, which is housed in a vintage Buena Vista bungalow from the 1940s, is run by a Greek and Turkish couple who offer traditional dishes from their respective families in a courtyard decorated with Christmas lights. This is one of the Most Romantic Restaurants In Miami For An Intimate Night Out. The large outdoor area's rustic blue and white decor aids in maintaining the illusion, and meals like the whole fried fish and the authentic Greek salad (without lettuce!) quickly trick your taste senses. As you chat over tirokafteri or hummus and eggplant, sharing the mezzes is only the start of a memorable evening. You'll have plenty of energy for the remainder of the evening if you continue with lighter stuff like Chicken Kebabs with Orzo or the refreshingly straightforward Lemon and Oregano Grilled Sea Bass.

Mandolin Aegean Bistro's setting, a 1940s bungalow that has been rebuilt, offers a really authentic al fresco eating experience. It was inspired by the tavernas of the coastal villages of Greek Islands. If it's too hot outside, choose a seat inside by the window on nights when there are no shortage of gorgeous tables in the restaurant's courtyard. Sweating through a meal will ruin any date. Start the dinner with one of the various mezes available, such as the grilled halloumi or the eggplant dip, and then move on to the moussaka, whole sea bass, and lamb chops over orzo pilaf. Don’t forget to finish the meal with some baklava.