Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale - Everything Nearby
Food Scene
Greek Islands Taverna
3300 N Ocean BlvdBy far, one of the best local restaurants in town!
Cafe Seville
2768 E Oakland Park BlvdBest all around restaurant, great food and great views. Great before or after water taxi rides.
275 locals recommend
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveBest all around restaurant, great food and great views. Great before or after water taxi rides.
Myapapaya juicery + kitchen
2528 Bayview DrBest organic foods and juicery.
Quaint little restaurant and market. You can even reserve their wine room for a private gourmet meal. But book ahead, weekends fill up 3 weeks in advance in season!
9 locals recommend
IL Paesano Italian Gourmet Food Cafe, Deli and Wine Market
2645 E Oakland Park BlvdQuaint little restaurant and market. You can even reserve their wine room for a private gourmet meal. But book ahead, weekends fill up 3 weeks in advance in season!
Dal Contadino Trattoria
2775 E Oakland Park BlvdLa Dolce Vita
3331 NE 33rd StThasos
3330 E Oakland Park BlvdBeg for More Sushi & Thai
2831 E Oakland Park BlvdGreat local place for sushi. Eat in or have delivered.
Sicilian Oven
Great place for breakfast or lunch. The best bagels and Reuben sandwiches in town!
Goldberg's Delicatessen and bagel's
Great place for breakfast or lunch. The best bagels and Reuben sandwiches in town!
Country Ham N' Eggs Bar & Grill
Great diner atmosphere for breakfast or anytime of day.
The best Italian cafe for espresso’s, cappuccino’s and Italian sandwiches or pastries. Eat in or take out.
38 locals recommend
Pan'e Dolci Inc
3341 E Oakland Park BlvdThe best Italian cafe for espresso’s, cappuccino’s and Italian sandwiches or pastries. Eat in or take out.
Located at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is this little hidden gem. Right on the beach and has live music every weekend (weather permitting).
The Grill at The Grove Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Located at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is this little hidden gem. Right on the beach and has live music every weekend (weather permitting).
Great authentic Italian Restaurant for Dinner. Must make reservations ahead of time.
45 locals recommend
Cafe Martorano
3343 E Oakland Park BlvdGreat authentic Italian Restaurant for Dinner. Must make reservations ahead of time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Jeans Blues
3320 NE 33rd StBest place to hang out and enjoy local musicians nightly.
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdGood for watching football or other sporting events. High energy bar.
96 locals recommend
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd AveGood for watching football or other sporting events. High energy bar.
Sightseeing
Best way to experience Ft. Lauderdale is by water. Stop #9 is just across the bridge at Shooter’s Waterfront Restaurant.
29 locals recommend
Water Taxi
Best way to experience Ft. Lauderdale is by water. Stop #9 is just across the bridge at Shooter’s Waterfront Restaurant.
Call in advance for tours and airboat rides. Located about :45 minutes away.
350 locals recommend
Everglades National Park
Call in advance for tours and airboat rides. Located about :45 minutes away.
The best way to explore Ft. Lauderdale is by water! Most water taxi’s provide guided tours and the double decker has full bar.
Water Taxi Stop #10
The best way to explore Ft. Lauderdale is by water! Most water taxi’s provide guided tours and the double decker has full bar.
Parks & Nature
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdGreat spot for walks, bike rides, picnics.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze BlvdJust a :10 - :15 minute walk over the Oakland Park Bridge. Closest beach.
10 locals recommend
Earl Lifshey Ocean Park
3054 N Ocean BlvdJust a :10 - :15 minute walk over the Oakland Park Bridge. Closest beach.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StBroward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveShopping
Best shopping in South Florida. Includes: Macy's, Dillard's, Neiman-Marcus, H&M, and much more. Also, some fantastic restaurants. Season's 52, PF Changs, Capital Grille and Blue Martini.
653 locals recommend
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdBest shopping in South Florida. Includes: Macy's, Dillard's, Neiman-Marcus, H&M, and much more. Also, some fantastic restaurants. Season's 52, PF Changs, Capital Grille and Blue Martini.
Publix Super Market at Galleria
2501 E Sunrise BlvdPublix Super Market at Coral Ridge Shopping Center
3400 N Federal HwyWhole Foods Market
501 SE 17th StThe Fresh Market
424 N Federal HwyBed Bath & Beyond
2701 N Federal HwyBest Buy
1901 N Federal HwyTrader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyA perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening strolling up and down Las Olas with great restaurants, cafes and boutique shops.
E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
A perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening strolling up and down Las Olas with great restaurants, cafes and boutique shops.
HomeGoods
3200 N Federal HwyMarshalls
3200 N Federal HwyGreat for bargain hunting!
T.J. Maxx
In the Coral Ridge Shopping plaza. Great bargain hunting!
Largest Outlet shopping mall in South Florida. Located about :45 minute drive away.
376 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills
12801 W Sunrise BlvdLargest Outlet shopping mall in South Florida. Located about :45 minute drive away.
Entertainment & Activities
The BEST movie theatre with comfortable seating and dine-in options while you watch the movie!!!
104 locals recommend
AMC Coral Ridge 10
3401 NE 26th AveThe BEST movie theatre with comfortable seating and dine-in options while you watch the movie!!!
AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd St