Top 5 Date Spots in Little River

1) Work up a sweat with a padel sesh at Ultra Padel Club 

400 NE 67th St, Miami, FL 33138

The padel era has finally arrived, and if you're looking for a new hobby that'll keep you happy, healthy, and moving, this fast-growing racket sport is IT.

Luckily, it can also be a fun date idea, especially for active couples or anyone hoping to skip the awkward first-date small talk.

Interested? Check out Ultra Padel Club, a modern sports hub dedicated to padel, which blends elements of tennis and squash into one high-energy game. 

The club features multiple professional-grade courts, a clean contemporary setup, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws both first-timers and regular players — complete with flexible booking and a social-forward environment designed for drop-ins, friendly matches, and stress-free play.

Book a court, grab your paddles, and rally it out together, even if neither of you knows the rules going in. 

Learn as you play, laugh through missed shots, and turn light competition into an easy icebreaker — a morning padel date allows you to be active without being intimidated, and before you know it, the hour's already up!

Finish sweaty, accomplished, and weirdly energized — then decide what comes next. 

Win or lose, you've already scored points for switching things up.

2) Sneak in a tour of contemporary art at Primary 

7410 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33150

Little River is a maze of rising, hip local businesses, which includes a few galleries, so sneaking in an art tour on your date is a no-brainer, even if neither of you is an art buff.

Primary, for one, is ideal for a well-timed detour, since it's a contemporary space dedicated to experimental exhibitions, forward-thinking artists, and ideas that spark conversation.

Known for rotating shows and boundary-pushing installations, Primary is both a gallery and a creative platform, offering an intimate setting where art feels accessible — even for those who don't consider themselves gallery regulars. 

The space itself is compact, making it easy to explore without feeling overwhelmed, making Primary the perfect stop for a low-commitment, high-reward date (or at least a part of it). 

Walk through the current exhibition, trade interpretations, point out pieces that catch your eye, and let the art do some of the talking for you. 

It's an effortless way to connect without forcing conversation—and you don't need hours blocked off to enjoy it.

Want a curator-led tour? It's only available by appointment, so don't forget to reach out beforehand.

3) Slow things down with an artisanal selection of teas at Admari 

223 NE 82nd St, Miami, FL 33138

Since the date's already taken a different turn, slowing down over tea instead of coffee feels like the right move, so skip your usual brews and head to Admari for a sip of rare artisanal teas!

Founded by an award-winning tea mixologist, Admari is a modern tea studio with a cozy space designed to welcome tea lovers and newbie tea drinkers alike. 

Here, you'll find classic blends like Earl Grey and matcha, but Admari also features hard-to-find artisanal teas and premium loose-leaf blends directly from farms all over the world, from Japan to Taiwan, to Colombia and Vietnam. 

In fact, Adrienne Etkin, founder of Admari, travels to meet her purveyors firsthand, learning the culture and cultivation behind every specialty tea offered at her Little River shop, which she later shares during CommuniTEA events. 

That alone pretty much tells you this isn't going to be anything close to an ordinary tea shop — and so will your experience!

Now, aren't you glad you went off the coffee routine this time around?

4) Share a table filled with flavors from around the globe at The Citadel 

8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

Japanese, Italian, Brazilian, Haitian — so many cuisines, so little time — literally.

Being THAT undecided foodie on a first date won't be a good look for you, especially if you want to seal the deal on a second one.

So, to avoid this dilemma, just take your plus-one to Citadel!

A multi-level food hall and one of Little River's pride and joy, The Citadel takes the pressure off choosing one cuisine by putting several under the same roof—each from a carefully curated lineup of local vendors.

Here, you'll find globally inspired concepts serving quick bites and shareable plates, alongside full cocktail bars and independent retail shops, so the after-dinner drinks and side-shopping are already covered.

Pro tip: Order strategically — split a few plates, taste across cuisines, grab drinks between stops, and indulge. 

A dinner date at The Citadel is interactive, flexible, and far more encouraging than staring at one menu while trying to read the room.

Then, when you're ready to move on to the drinks, head upstairs for skyline views and keep the flavor, movement, and momentum going throughout the night.

5) Let the indie sets take over at ZeyZey 

353 NE 61st St, Miami, FL 33137

Feel like the night is too young to be over? A nightcap at ZeyZey is the KEY!

An outdoor music venue and cultural space known for its indie-forward jams, tropical setting, and laid-back energy, ZeyZey, just 3 minutes from Little River, is like a bohemian bungalow with its own natural wine gazebo, custom sound system, and vinyl listening room, shipping container cocktail bar (as it should), and main stage for live performances.

Here, you can fill the night with live music, DJs, food stalls, and free-flowing drinks, letting the music guide the mood as you discover your next favorite emerging artist or catch a set from well-loved names, depending on the lineup. 

Some nights will have you dancing for hours, others nodding along and talking between songs—it works either way.

And we're sure it'll be a hit with your date, too!