Top 5 Date Spots Near Westwood Lakes

1) Rise to warm croissants and a cute Parisian café moment at L' Boulanger *Maison du Croissant*

3025 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33165

Welcome a slow, cozy morning with buttery layers and café charm at L'Boulanger Maison du Croissant, a French-style bakery perfect for a dreamy, low-pressure breakfast date just 5 minutes from Westwood Lakes.

Known for its authentic Parisian café feel, L' Boulanger keeps your dining experience simple, charming, intentional, and centered around freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolat, almond pastries, and delicate sweet bites, alongside well-balanced espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and café au lait, served hot or iced, designed to pair seamlessly with flaky layers and quiet moments across the table.

Here, you can grab a quiet corner table, watch people passing by on their way to work, the gym, or a breakfast date like yours, as you share a gorgeous plate of croissant, cups of coffee to match, and plans for the exciting day ahead.

Indeed, L'Boulanger Maison du Croissant is the sweet, intimate café moment you need to set the tone for your date around Westwood Lakes.

2) Go on an art walk that spans cultures and time periods at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum

10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199

Invite curiosity and conversation with an art walk along the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum, where creative expression stretches across cultures, eras, and styles, just 7 minutes from Westwood Lakes.

Offering expansive gallery spaces on the FIU campus, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum brings together rotating exhibitions and permanent collections, from ancient artifacts to modern and contemporary works, creating a flow outfitted for casual exploration, ideal for wandering side by side without a strict agenda.

As you move from room to room, you'll encounter pieces from global traditions, thoughtful curatorial narratives, and exhibitions that naturally spark reactions, opinions, and those pause-and-talk moments that make museum dates meaningful.

Many of the galleries also offer clean lines, striking installations, and thoughtfully designed spaces that reward a slow stroll—and yes, there are plenty of corners that lend themselves to some selfies and snaps for the 'gram.

With free admission and a setting bursting with creativity, the Frost Art Museum is proof that some of the best dates leave room for discovery.

3) Trek the trails towards a signature Miami sunset at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park

11395 SW 79th St, Miami, FL 33173

Trade screens and schedules for fresh air and open paths as you head out to Kendall Indian Hammocks Park for an afternoon of winding trails and golden-hour skies, just 10 minutes from Westwood Lakes.

Situated in the heart of Kendall, this expansive park blends protected tropical hardwood hammock terrain with daily recreation, offering an immersive setting without any reservation or loud noise — just space to move and explore together.

Couples can wander shaded trails, pause for birdwatching, or take in the park's broader energy as they spread out across features like the disc golf course, open grassy fields, and the skate park, all of which add subtle movement and life to the surroundings without overwhelming its natural feel.

Once the walking slows, the date naturally shifts gears, with Kendall Indian Hammocks Park's covered picnic shelters and oak-canopied picnic deck to make it easier to settle in, unpack snacks, and linger a little longer as the sky softens toward evening.

No doubt, Kendall Indian Hammocks Park should be at the top of your list to witness that sun-kissed Magic City glow as the day winds down.

4) Glam up your dinner plans with steaks and tapas at Carnicero Steakhouse Kendall

7390 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183

Winning a second date isn't always easy, but you'll have it in the bag with an elevated and memorable dinner spread at Carnicero Steakhouse Kendall, a polished steakhouse that knows how to turn a meal into a moment, just 7 minutes from Westwood Lakes.

Designed with mood-setting details like warm lighting, rich textures, and a sleek, modern edge, Carnicero strikes the perfect balance between upscale and inviting, making it an ideal place to slow things down and lean into conversation amid an atmosphere defined by warm wood tones, rope accents, lush greenery, exposed brick, and statement chandeliers that instantly set the mood the moment you walk in.

Luckily, the menu doesn't fall short of the expectations its interiors set!

Here, you'll find beautifully presented cuts of steak, churrasco, tapas-style starters, and Latin-inspired sides that bring color, contrast, and serious flavor and visual payoff to the table.

We're talking showstoppers like ribeye, filet mignon, and New York strip, complemented by Spanish-inspired tapas, flavorful sides, and thoughtfully composed plates that encourage ordering a little extra "just to try."

To round it all out, Carnicero's cocktail and wine selection has just as much personality, with crafted drinks and pairings that elevate the entire dining experience without stealing focus from the food—or each other.

It's a dinner date that's decisive, stylish, and hard to forget—and yes, very likely the kind that ends with plans for the next one.

5) End your day of fairytales with a bottle of wine at A Love Story Winery & Bistro

8800 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33165

End your romantic evening with a bottle to share at A Love Story Winery & Bistro, an intimate winery and bistro with a fairytale-like setting made for Instagram, just 7 minutes from Westwood Lakes.

Styled with warm lighting, intricate details, and a cozy, upscale feel, A Love Story Winery & Bistro feels worlds away from the familiar dinner scene —  a Mediterranean escape is curated for couples who want magic and moussaka in their lives (and their date!).

At the heart of the experience is the food and extensive wine selection of reds, whites, and sparkling pours, available by the glass or bottle, alongside crafted cocktails for those who prefer something shaken or stirred.

If you're not quite ready for the evening to end, A Love Story Winery & Bistro's ambiance gives you a reason to stay a little longer—another pour, another conversation, and another moment worth stretching out.