Jonathan & Crissy’s Food Guidebook
Beach Vibes
Here are some great places to dine and visit right on the beach!! There are so many choices and something for everyone!!
A hidden gem! Just outside Birch Tree State Park and along A1A. Park and ocean offers great food and craft beers, beverages, sandwiches and light fare. There is often live music! Enjoy the beauty of the state park and the beach all in one place!
41 locals recommend
Park & Ocean
3109 E Sunrise BlvdA hidden gem! Just outside Birch Tree State Park and along A1A. Park and ocean offers great food and craft beers, beverages, sandwiches and light fare. There is often live music! Enjoy the beauty of the state park and the beach all in one place!
A popular place to relax at your own outdoor table. People watch as you sip on a refreshing cocktail. This place is sure to be a relaxing chill time.
61 locals recommend
Rock Bar
219 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdA popular place to relax at your own outdoor table. People watch as you sip on a refreshing cocktail. This place is sure to be a relaxing chill time.
A newer beach sports bar on the ocean. This restaurant hosts a spacious indoor/outdoor dining room on the 1st and 2nd floors. Great for groups or a dinner for 2.
11 locals recommend
Bo's Beach
600 Seabreeze BlvdA newer beach sports bar on the ocean. This restaurant hosts a spacious indoor/outdoor dining room on the 1st and 2nd floors. Great for groups or a dinner for 2.
This restaurant has great views and often has live music. The food is good and you will certainly chill out and feel those vacation vibes.
15 locals recommend
Spazio
239 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdThis restaurant has great views and often has live music. The food is good and you will certainly chill out and feel those vacation vibes.
Top notch cuisine. Enjoy tapas style meal where every bite melts in your mouth or grab a burger or sushi. This is a perfect place for a nice lunch, date night, or happy hour.
61 locals recommend
S3-Sun Surf Sand
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach BoulevardTop notch cuisine. Enjoy tapas style meal where every bite melts in your mouth or grab a burger or sushi. This is a perfect place for a nice lunch, date night, or happy hour.
Lauderdale by the sea is a great area to walk around with a pier. great food. music and on the sand!
269 locals recommend
Aruba Beach Cafe
1 Commercial BlvdLauderdale by the sea is a great area to walk around with a pier. great food. music and on the sand!
Beach House
270 N Pompano Beach BlvdPompano Beach, family friendly, upstairs lounge and DJ
Food scene
Delicious seafood and quality meals! Order the Scooby snacks!! This waterfront restaurant is sure to be on the top of your list!
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdDelicious seafood and quality meals! Order the Scooby snacks!! This waterfront restaurant is sure to be on the top of your list!
This is a historic restaurant over looking the ocean. The food is delicious. A pianist plays several nights a week and the service is great.
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StThis is a historic restaurant over looking the ocean. The food is delicious. A pianist plays several nights a week and the service is great.
If you like Italian this is the place to go! Food is absolutely delicious and the ambiance is great! Also great for brunch!
284 locals recommend
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdIf you like Italian this is the place to go! Food is absolutely delicious and the ambiance is great! Also great for brunch!
Awesome place for taco Tuesday!! Mexican cuisine and a hoppin spot day or night! Try the jalapeño avocado margarita!
103 locals recommend
El Camino Fort Lauderdale
817 E Las Olas BlvdAwesome place for taco Tuesday!! Mexican cuisine and a hoppin spot day or night! Try the jalapeño avocado margarita!
Perfect for American fare and a casual place for meeting with friends or happy hour. This is a Las Olas go to hot spot.
15 locals recommend
B Square Burgers
1021 E Las Olas BlvdPerfect for American fare and a casual place for meeting with friends or happy hour. This is a Las Olas go to hot spot.
Some of the best sushi in town. You will not be disappointed!
27 locals recommend
Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen - Downtown
701 S Federal HwySome of the best sushi in town. You will not be disappointed!
Situated on US1, just a few blocks away, enjoy a menu full of gourmet tacos from pork belly to brisket. This is a Fort Lauderdale favorite!!
43 locals recommend
TacoCraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar
510 N Federal HwySituated on US1, just a few blocks away, enjoy a menu full of gourmet tacos from pork belly to brisket. This is a Fort Lauderdale favorite!!
Outstanding chef and decadent menu. Enjoy small bites or full portions. Lovely restaurant for dining on the water and beautiful decor. The menu is interesting and fresh. Our favorite items are the Michelada or Raw Platter at brunch or the tuna tacos. Classy Baja style dining and very delicious.
24 locals recommend
Rivertail
4 W Las Olas BlvdOutstanding chef and decadent menu. Enjoy small bites or full portions. Lovely restaurant for dining on the water and beautiful decor. The menu is interesting and fresh. Our favorite items are the Michelada or Raw Platter at brunch or the tuna tacos. Classy Baja style dining and very delicious.
Breweries
Local craft beers!! Need I say more?
Rotating out some of the best beers in the city, from juicy hazy IPA’s to choclatey stouts. This is so worth it!
21 locals recommend
Invasive Species Brewing
726 NE 2nd AveRotating out some of the best beers in the city, from juicy hazy IPA’s to choclatey stouts. This is so worth it!
This brewery has a large variety of beers and is one of the most popular breweries around!! Very spacious and sells food. You may even get to see the train pass by.
229 locals recommend
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StThis brewery has a large variety of beers and is one of the most popular breweries around!! Very spacious and sells food. You may even get to see the train pass by.
Great beer and deserves a visit! Grab a flight and savor the crafty hops.
32 locals recommend
Gulf Stream Brewing Company
1105 NE 13th StGreat beer and deserves a visit! Grab a flight and savor the crafty hops.
Lots of lighter style beers and a great indoor outdoor space with good grub to munch on.
10 locals recommend
American Icon Brewery Kitchen & Taproom
911 NE 4th AveLots of lighter style beers and a great indoor outdoor space with good grub to munch on.
Coffee and Smoothies
Grab a pick me up or a healthy treat
Located in the Winn Dixie plaza walking distance from your guest studio. Local neighborhood spot. Try the Good Karma or Electric Shock
25 locals recommend
Sip Java Co.
638 N Federal HwyLocated in the Winn Dixie plaza walking distance from your guest studio. Local neighborhood spot. Try the Good Karma or Electric Shock
Organic and delicious. Choose from entrees, salads and bowls or pick a smoothie to go.
29 locals recommend
Myapapaya juicery + kitchen
2528 Bayview DrOrganic and delicious. Choose from entrees, salads and bowls or pick a smoothie to go.
Eclectic coffee shop on the tracks, located in the Flagler art district. A very cool and cozy stop for your java.
41 locals recommend
Brew Urban Cafe
537 NW 1st AveEclectic coffee shop on the tracks, located in the Flagler art district. A very cool and cozy stop for your java.
If you are looking for a Miami style cafe con leche right from the window this is your spot. This place is legit Cuban and will not disappoint. Pick up a Cuban sandwich or empanada for a scrumptious meal.
27 locals recommend
925 Nuevo's Cubano's
925 N Andrews AveIf you are looking for a Miami style cafe con leche right from the window this is your spot. This place is legit Cuban and will not disappoint. Pick up a Cuban sandwich or empanada for a scrumptious meal.
Has the famous Panther coffee beans from Miami. good work spaces
24 locals recommend
Circle House Coffee
727 NE 3rd AveHas the famous Panther coffee beans from Miami. good work spaces
Speak Easy and Lux
Hidden hideouts for those in the know or for something classy and nice.
The Wilder
701 E Broward BlvdCool cocktail lounge with 3 rooms to enjoy. Polished and classy.
Make your way to the Dal Mar and take the elevator to the top floor. Enjoy the view of the city while sipping some Prosecco. Relaxed lounge with live Guest DJs.
42 locals recommend
Sparrow
299 N Federal HwyMake your way to the Dal Mar and take the elevator to the top floor. Enjoy the view of the city while sipping some Prosecco. Relaxed lounge with live Guest DJs.
Rooftop lounge in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Delicious bites and cocktails. Sit fireside or enjoy the breeze.
97 locals recommend
Rooftop @ 1WLO
1 W Las Olas BlvdRooftop lounge in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Delicious bites and cocktails. Sit fireside or enjoy the breeze.
Situated in Flagler Village, this place might not look like much on the outside, but enter and you will feel cozy and warm in your own wood wine room. Enjoy wonderful wine and a cheese board in this intimate tasting room.
8 locals recommend
Wine Watch Inc
839 NE 3rd AveSituated in Flagler Village, this place might not look like much on the outside, but enter and you will feel cozy and warm in your own wood wine room. Enjoy wonderful wine and a cheese board in this intimate tasting room.
You only live once, the name says it all. Great for a dinner date or Wednesday ladies night, this place has an outdoor seating area in the heart of las Olas. Dress to impress and hang with the Fort Lauderdalian socialites.
213 locals recommend
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdYou only live once, the name says it all. Great for a dinner date or Wednesday ladies night, this place has an outdoor seating area in the heart of las Olas. Dress to impress and hang with the Fort Lauderdalian socialites.
Whiskey Neat
1035 SE 17th Stgreat cocktails and outdoor vibe
Quick and Easy but Good
Need something fast and close, hungry but not sure what’s good. We got you.
Temple Street Eatery
416 N Federal HwyRamen please. Crab tacos. Pot stickers. It’s all good here.
A local go to. Try the sticky mango chicken or Mac and cheese. Their salads are delish!
Spatch Peri-Peri Chicken
468 North Federal HighwayA local go to. Try the sticky mango chicken or Mac and cheese. Their salads are delish!
This place is a category on its own and only a few minute walk from the studio. Louisiana style cuisine, you will feel like you are in New Orleans. Try the oysters, crawfish, gator bites, or jambalaya.
23 locals recommend
Shuck N Dive
650 N Federal HwyThis place is a category on its own and only a few minute walk from the studio. Louisiana style cuisine, you will feel like you are in New Orleans. Try the oysters, crawfish, gator bites, or jambalaya.
A short walk from the guest house, this authentic Mexican restaurant fills the belly at an affordable price. The chips and salsa are wonderful. Spanish and Mexican cuisine and may I say margaritas!!
10 locals recommend
Jalisco Restaurant
700 N Federal HwyA short walk from the guest house, this authentic Mexican restaurant fills the belly at an affordable price. The chips and salsa are wonderful. Spanish and Mexican cuisine and may I say margaritas!!
You know a pizza place is good when it’s been around forever. Nothing fancy here at this cash only joint. You can not go wrong with the pizza or sandwich with fries on top.
56 locals recommend
Primanti Brothers
901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdYou know a pizza place is good when it’s been around forever. Nothing fancy here at this cash only joint. You can not go wrong with the pizza or sandwich with fries on top.
Over look the Fort Lauderdale water tower while enjoying a rich and hearty sandwich. These guys don’t skimp on your lunch, and while you are at it, grab a slice of pie.
19 locals recommend
Henry's Sandwich Station
115 NW 1st AveOver look the Fort Lauderdale water tower while enjoying a rich and hearty sandwich. These guys don’t skimp on your lunch, and while you are at it, grab a slice of pie.
Sports Bars
Are you ready for some football??!! Check out these local favorites for all your sports watching needs.
For all you sports lovers, check out Bokampers for beer and wings. Situated on the intracoastal, enjoy all the luxuries of waterfront dining while cheering on all your sports teams all in one place!! This is a large venue with indoor and outdoor seating.
96 locals recommend
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd AveFor all you sports lovers, check out Bokampers for beer and wings. Situated on the intracoastal, enjoy all the luxuries of waterfront dining while cheering on all your sports teams all in one place!! This is a large venue with indoor and outdoor seating.
Besides being a Florida State bar “Go Noles”, this is one of the newer sports bars in town. Family style seating and a wrap around bar. Something for everyone and a great place to meet with friends.
13 locals recommend
Township FTL
219 S Andrews AveBesides being a Florida State bar “Go Noles”, this is one of the newer sports bars in town. Family style seating and a wrap around bar. Something for everyone and a great place to meet with friends.
Bo’s Pub Located on the bottom floor of The Balcony, this is the kind of pub where everybody knows your name. Trendy intimate sports bar located on Las Olas.
20 locals recommend
The Balcony
1309 E Las Olas BlvdBo’s Pub Located on the bottom floor of The Balcony, this is the kind of pub where everybody knows your name. Trendy intimate sports bar located on Las Olas.