A-Rod Hooked up with 'Housewives' babe Bethenny Frankel

When it comes to dating housewives, A-Rod likes to keep it "Real."

The Yankees slugger has been stepping out this weekend in Miami with Bethenny Frankel, one of the reality stars of "The Real Housewives of New York City."

Alex Rodriguez and the sexy chef shared an intimate dinner on Friday night at a local restaurant, a spy tells the Daily News.

Rodriguez dropped off Frankel at the Fontainebleau Hotel around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

Even though it ended fairly early - he has to watch that hip as he rehabs after surgery - the evening appears to have gone well. Word is the third baseman was due to make reservations for another dinner with Frankel Saturday night.