Impress Them·Design District·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 8.3

Le Jardinier

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Michelin-pedigreed vegetables that make you look cultured without trying too hard

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What DatingDex says

The Miami outpost of Alain Verzeroli's acclaimed New York original brings serious French fine-dining discipline to the Design District, with a menu built around produce that's genuinely more interesting than a steak. The room is bright and airy in a way that's rare for an upscale spot — sunlit during lunch, polished but not stuffy at dinner — which means your date can actually see how good you look.

Le Jardinier is one of the top impress them spots in Design District. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a impress them feel without guesswork.

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