Top 5 Date Spots in Palmetto Estates

1) Skip the ordinary and hit the links of Palmetto Golf Course

9300 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33157

Who says dates have to be in (too) fancy restaurants and stuffy rooftop bars? (not that it's not nice to excessively spend, once in a while)

If you want to skip the ordinary for a unique date idea that surprisingly works, let Palmetto Golf Course transform your "just another outing" into a playful showdown across 121 acres of greens, canals, and picturesque Miami skies.

Opened in 1959 and designed by Dick Wilson, this par-70 championship course has remained a South Dade staple with a pro-level reputation that can intimidate fairway newbies. 

The good news is, you don't have to be a pro in polo to make this date work!

We guarantee that the morning will be more about enjoying the strolls between holes, the Miami skyline glow, and those lighthearted "whoops!" moments you're bound to share with your partner.

And if you're not ready to commit to 18 holes? Don't!

Thanks to the 22-position lighted driving range at Palmetto Golf Course, you can have a low-pressure, late-afternoon session trading swings and jokes under the sun. 

Those practice greens and putting areas are perfect for some playful competition—loser buys the first round after!

You can even keep the date going with some cold drinks and casual bites at Sports Grill Palmetto after!

What's not to love?

2) Roll into a Pinterest-approved brunch spread at Café Bea

8739 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33176

With its bicycle-themed décor and walls that look straight out of a Pinterest board, Café Bea sets the stage for a date that's playful, stylish, and never short on conversation starters, especially with those mounted bikes, quirky paintings, and whimsical vibe all around!

And guess what? It's only an 8-minute drive from Palmetto Estates!

Welcome to Café Bea, an up-and-coming brunch spot that you've probably been seeing all over your Instagram feed.

Here, you'll find a Mediterranean menu alongside everyone's favorite brunch combinations, including sophisticated options like croque madame, French toast, huevos rotos, and buttery croissant sandwiches to share. 

It's food that's hearty without being heavy, so you can keep the date rolling without slipping into food-coma territory.

What makes brunch at Café Bea click for a date is the balance: it's casual enough to keep things light and easy, but still curated so it feels like you picked a spot with thought.

Order a couple of dishes, swap forks halfway through, and let the picture-perfect setting do its work, as Café Bea transforms a simple brunch into an effortless, comfortable, and memorable experience for two.

3) Let your inner child flow at Arcade Time Entertainment

8888 SW 136th St #395A, Miami, FL 33176

There's nothing like discovering how competitive someone REALLY is over a skee-ball lane or a round of air hockey. 

So, if you think the time is right (or you're just hankering for something fun and nostalgic to do on your first date), have it at Arcade Time Entertainment, and fill your day with playful banter, lighthearted rivalries, and plenty of laughs you'll both remember, just 8 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

Packed with a selection of retro classics and modern favorites, Arcade Time Entertainment is one of The Falls' newest entertainment spots, where you can move from playing pinball and racing games to VR rides that crank the adrenaline up a notch. 

And because dates work better with food involved, Arcade Time Entertainment also boasts a bar on-site, so you can get wings, nachos, funnel cakes, and sundaes alongside beer, wine, and frozen cocktails if you want to add a little kick to the night.

Open until midnight most days and 2 AM on weekends, Arcade Time Entertainment fits anywhere in your schedule—whether you're sneaking in a quick post-dinner round or stretching the night until the last call. 

Just be warned: you might leave with sore arms from button-mashing, it'll never be without a new inside joke or two.

4) Tick off a few items on your bucket list at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park & Campground

12451 SW 184th St, Miami, FL 33177

Can't decide on what to do? Tackle your whole bucket list in one day—with your favorite person by your side—at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park & Campground, just 9 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

This 270-acre park has a little of everything: a freshwater lake for paddling or swimming, shaded trails for long walks, open lawns for picnics and frisbee, and even seasonal waterslides if you're feeling adventurous. 

There's a swimming pool on-site, too, perfect for cooling off after exploring the pine rocklands and fruit-grove remnants that make Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park & Campground exciting and historic.

For couples who don't mind stretching a date into an overnight, the campground offers 240 RV and tent sites with all the basics—hookups, showers, and laundry facilities—so you can trade a quick outing for a weekend under the stars.

Whether you're into action, relaxation, or a mix of both, Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park & Campground keeps the options wide open. 

Bring your sense of adventure, a packed cooler, and plenty of time, as Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park turns that one date into two.

5) Discover a new dish to love (with your love) at Aromas Del Peru

17225 S Dixie Hwy STE 100, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

If your taste buds are more adventurous than your actual self, let your appetite for new flavors take you to the tables of Aromas Del Peru, just 4 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

Here, Peruvian cuisine takes center stage, with ceviches, sizzling lomo saltado, creamy ají de gallina, and arroz con mariscos, all plated with a traditional Hispanic flair. 

The menu even includes Asian- and American-inspired twists, making Aromas Del Peru the perfect place to share, swap dishes, and find a new favorite together.

Take your dinner to the rustic wooden tables and chic interiors inside, or a breezy covered patio outdoors if you'd rather keep things casual.

Then, add a pisco sour or a refreshing chicha morada to the mix, and get lost in conversation as you savor this unique culinary getaway.

At Aromas Del Peru, dinner doesn't just fill the night—it can define it.