Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Food Scene
Cozy little place will make you feel like you just stepped into the Midwest. Think Austin-TX Portland-Oregon or Vancouver for your Canadians. Grab a coffee, tea, a book or your laptop!
6 locals recommend
C&I Studios
837 NW 1st AveCozy little place will make you feel like you just stepped into the Midwest. Think Austin-TX Portland-Oregon or Vancouver for your Canadians. Grab a coffee, tea, a book or your laptop!
Walking distance to a great place to chow out for couples, groups & families.
17 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
525 N Federal HwyWalking distance to a great place to chow out for couples, groups & families.
"Johnny's Favorite" Crepe is absolutely amazing. Ask them to top it with their Creme Brulee! Everything is made from scratch there including the chocolate fudge. It will taste like heaven in your mouth.
14 locals recommend
La Bonne Crepe
815 E Las Olas Blvd"Johnny's Favorite" Crepe is absolutely amazing. Ask them to top it with their Creme Brulee! Everything is made from scratch there including the chocolate fudge. It will taste like heaven in your mouth.
They have good vegan options and those who are health-conscious and into wellness. But Green Bar & Kitchen is my fave for vegetarian dishes.
29 locals recommend
Myapapaya juicery + kitchen
2528 Bayview DrThey have good vegan options and those who are health-conscious and into wellness. But Green Bar & Kitchen is my fave for vegetarian dishes.
They also serve food but I would recommend it more for breakfast. It is also located in a very cool hidden gem spot called "The Yard" that has a nice environment and cute artsy decor. "Voo la VOo Cafe" is located right next door and there is some cute shopping. This spot is up and coming! Not many people have discovered it yet. It's too good of a secret to keep to myself.
13 locals recommend
Phoenix Coffee House
2301 NE 26th StThey also serve food but I would recommend it more for breakfast. It is also located in a very cool hidden gem spot called "The Yard" that has a nice environment and cute artsy decor. "Voo la VOo Cafe" is located right next door and there is some cute shopping. This spot is up and coming! Not many people have discovered it yet. It's too good of a secret to keep to myself.
Fantastic and great ambience. Beautiful decor, hip, Italian scene for happy hours, brunch and dinner. Definitely make reservations if you plan to go. It is on the pricer side but definitely worth it. Beautiful garden where you can eat, front deck or inside provides you with many options. I usually walk there instead of drive because I always end up eating way too much there and need to walk it off! 15-20 minute walk.
284 locals recommend
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdFantastic and great ambience. Beautiful decor, hip, Italian scene for happy hours, brunch and dinner. Definitely make reservations if you plan to go. It is on the pricer side but definitely worth it. Beautiful garden where you can eat, front deck or inside provides you with many options. I usually walk there instead of drive because I always end up eating way too much there and need to walk it off! 15-20 minute walk.
This is located in the Hilton Hotel and is one of my favorite places if I am going to go for fine dining as it offers a tapa style menu. Drinks are great and the view isn't so bad being located right on the beach. ;)
23 locals recommend
S3-Sun Surf Sand
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach BoulevardThis is located in the Hilton Hotel and is one of my favorite places if I am going to go for fine dining as it offers a tapa style menu. Drinks are great and the view isn't so bad being located right on the beach. ;)
Sushi Rock Cafe
1515 E Las Olas BlvdSushi Rock Wilton Manors
Hidden gem. Filipino fusion restaurant. Try their oxtail gnocchi and you will be glad you did!
Hot & Soul
3045 N Federal HwyHidden gem. Filipino fusion restaurant. Try their oxtail gnocchi and you will be glad you did!
If you love good old southern cooking, this is the place for you. The braised beef ribs just fall off the bone and melt into your mouth, pair it with their deliciously prepared brussel sprouts!
The Mason Jar Cafe
3000 N Federal HwyIf you love good old southern cooking, this is the place for you. The braised beef ribs just fall off the bone and melt into your mouth, pair it with their deliciously prepared brussel sprouts!
Located right in downtown, this place is always filled with the hustle and bustle of the professionals of the district. Great crowd, food and music but know it's on the pricier side.
21 locals recommend
Grille 401
401 E Las Olas BlvdLocated right in downtown, this place is always filled with the hustle and bustle of the professionals of the district. Great crowd, food and music but know it's on the pricier side.
$5 Burger Mondays served with fries anyone? Be in store for a long wait if you go on Mondays without a RSVP. They have the best sweet potato fries! Great selection of draft beers, fantastic music, always a crowd full of locals and internationals. It is a cool, rustic and hip restaurant with an open bar. Outdoor and indoor seating. On Sundays, unlimited mimosas I believe.
184 locals recommend
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews Ave$5 Burger Mondays served with fries anyone? Be in store for a long wait if you go on Mondays without a RSVP. They have the best sweet potato fries! Great selection of draft beers, fantastic music, always a crowd full of locals and internationals. It is a cool, rustic and hip restaurant with an open bar. Outdoor and indoor seating. On Sundays, unlimited mimosas I believe.
This is a local favorite, reasonable priced, place for good old southern ribs! It's quite small and they do have seating but some people just get "take-out".
31 locals recommend
Tom Jenkins BBQ
1236 S Federal HwyThis is a local favorite, reasonable priced, place for good old southern ribs! It's quite small and they do have seating but some people just get "take-out".
Located right on the beach north of here, where there are restaurants lined up and down. It is nice and family-friendly if you just want a less busy part of the beach to walk. There is a nice long pier.
34 locals recommend
Basilic Vietnamese Grill Fort Lauderdale
218 E Commercial BlvdLocated right on the beach north of here, where there are restaurants lined up and down. It is nice and family-friendly if you just want a less busy part of the beach to walk. There is a nice long pier.
This resort has a beautiful and magnificent brunch buffet for those who like to indulge in a $50 per head breakfast that includes crab and seafood.
14 locals recommend
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N Ocean BlvdThis resort has a beautiful and magnificent brunch buffet for those who like to indulge in a $50 per head breakfast that includes crab and seafood.
Rustic Inn Crabhouse
4331 Anglers AveLocated on the water and it their Lobster BLT sandwich is to die for. Always crowded, but they have an nice outside bar while you wait.
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdLocated on the water and it their Lobster BLT sandwich is to die for. Always crowded, but they have an nice outside bar while you wait.
Everything Else
For my health nuts, yogis and vegans. Try their firecracker rice bowl or tacos. No GMOs, wireless internet & vegan food. What can beat that?
30 locals recommend
Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 SE 17th StFor my health nuts, yogis and vegans. Try their firecracker rice bowl or tacos. No GMOs, wireless internet & vegan food. What can beat that?
Located on the water and it their Lobster BLT sandwich is to die for. Always crowded, but they have an nice outside bar while you wait.
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdLocated on the water and it their Lobster BLT sandwich is to die for. Always crowded, but they have an nice outside bar while you wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
A small, cozy but local favorite. 8-10 minute walk. They usually have a food truck up front so you can get your snack on as well.
26 locals recommend
Laser Wolf
901 Progresso DrA small, cozy but local favorite. 8-10 minute walk. They usually have a food truck up front so you can get your snack on as well.
They have a large selection of original draft beers. If you are a beer snob, like games and young crowd. Head on over to this warehouse that is converted to a brewery, always crowded with groups playing board games to booce ball.
229 locals recommend
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StThey have a large selection of original draft beers. If you are a beer snob, like games and young crowd. Head on over to this warehouse that is converted to a brewery, always crowded with groups playing board games to booce ball.
This is a very chill bar/nightclub that is a 5-8 minute walk. They always have a food truck and an outdoor courtyard in addition to their very cool decor bar. DJ plays depending on what night you go old school hip-hop, 90s music to eletronica and house. Crowd is a mix of all locals living in surrounding condos and international yachties.
107 locals recommend
Rhythm & Vine
401 NE 5th TerraceThis is a very chill bar/nightclub that is a 5-8 minute walk. They always have a food truck and an outdoor courtyard in addition to their very cool decor bar. DJ plays depending on what night you go old school hip-hop, 90s music to eletronica and house. Crowd is a mix of all locals living in surrounding condos and international yachties.
I don't go to bars often but I love this place because it is a speakeasy joint with a mix of 1940s electroswing, electronica etc...depending on what night. They usually have thematic nights and a very tasteful Forties inspired burlesque show. Beautifully decorated, pool table on the second floor along with a gorgeous VIP library.
31 locals recommend
Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar
109 SW 2nd AveI don't go to bars often but I love this place because it is a speakeasy joint with a mix of 1940s electroswing, electronica etc...depending on what night. They usually have thematic nights and a very tasteful Forties inspired burlesque show. Beautifully decorated, pool table on the second floor along with a gorgeous VIP library.
Sightseeing
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze BlvdIt's about a 45 minute drive but this place is for those who appreciate the art scene. Filled with inspiring walls and street art at it's finest, hipster scene, cool coffee shops, boutique restaurants.
1332 locals recommend
Wynwood
It's about a 45 minute drive but this place is for those who appreciate the art scene. Filled with inspiring walls and street art at it's finest, hipster scene, cool coffee shops, boutique restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdBroward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveMuseum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StMorikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park RdEntertainment & Activities
AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd St