Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Food Scene
Croissan'Time French Bakery
1201 N Federal HwyBest almond croissant !
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StGreat atmosphere right across from the beach
Pizza Fusion
1013 N Federal HwyHealthy minded and really good thin pizza
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
2203 S Federal HwyClassic coal fired pizza
Great little Italian restaurant with fresh fish. It is on the inter coastal making it feel like you are in Venice. A must try!
15 locals recommend
Serafina | Italian Restaurant
926 NE 20th AveGreat little Italian restaurant with fresh fish. It is on the inter coastal making it feel like you are in Venice. A must try!
Best sushi spot in Fort Lauderdale, cool restaurant with good atmosphere and killer sushi rolls!
14 locals recommend
Sushi Song - Gaysha
2223 Wilton DrBest sushi spot in Fort Lauderdale, cool restaurant with good atmosphere and killer sushi rolls!
Upscale Greek restaurant. Used to be Thasos, and now under a star chef has transformed into Nisi, a little bit hipper, and more worldly influence in mediterranean dishes. Very fresh fish and a great happy hour!
30 locals recommend
Thasos
3330 E Oakland Park BlvdUpscale Greek restaurant. Used to be Thasos, and now under a star chef has transformed into Nisi, a little bit hipper, and more worldly influence in mediterranean dishes. Very fresh fish and a great happy hour!
Entertainment & Activities
Great classic old movie theater showing the best new and classic movies
39 locals recommend
The Classic Gateway Theatre
1820 E Sunrise BlvdGreat classic old movie theater showing the best new and classic movies
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
2201 Wilton DrGreat music venue
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StGreat place for kids, also a movie theater
Great drive in movie theater. plus has rides and games and shopping during the day
125 locals recommend
Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In Theater
3291 W Sunrise BlvdGreat drive in movie theater. plus has rides and games and shopping during the day
Shopping
Has all of the go to high end chains that you might need, i.e J.Crew, Macy's, Sephora, etc.
653 locals recommend
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdHas all of the go to high end chains that you might need, i.e J.Crew, Macy's, Sephora, etc.
Great discount outlet mall with all the high end brands, i.e. Ralph Lauren, Nike, etc.
949 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills Mall station
Great discount outlet mall with all the high end brands, i.e. Ralph Lauren, Nike, etc.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyWhole Foods Market
501 SE 17th StTotal Wine & More
1906 Cordova RdBest wine store in south florida
Arts & Culture
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas BlvdGetting Around
Broward B-cycle
1140 NE 7th Avehttps://broward.bcycle.com
Great way to get around Fort Lauderdale. You will realize why the city is called the American Venice, traveling by boat past all of the street canals. Get a day pass, and use it to go out to eat or drink at night.
46 locals recommend
Water Taxi Stop
1900 SE 15th StGreat way to get around Fort Lauderdale. You will realize why the city is called the American Venice, traveling by boat past all of the street canals. Get a day pass, and use it to go out to eat or drink at night.
Parks & Nature
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdGreat walking park right across from beach