Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Shopping
My Market & Deli
229 SW 17th StGreat little sandwich shop with the essentials of a quick mart.
The only dive shop we ever use. They know us by name and give us a discount. Let us know if you need any dive gear! They also have swim suits and go pros :)
7 locals recommend
Lauderdale Diver
2830 SE 17th StThe only dive shop we ever use. They know us by name and give us a discount. Let us know if you need any dive gear! They also have swim suits and go pros :)
The newest West Marine Superstore. It has anything and everything you could need as a boater.
West Marine
2401 S Andrews AveThe newest West Marine Superstore. It has anything and everything you could need as a boater.
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdFancy mall, with Macys etc.
Adventure Sports Fort Lauderdale
2000 S Federal HwyIf you need sunglasses or a bathing suit.. heres your place.
Food Scene
Mother's Milk
1900 S Andrews AveAwesome little drive through coffee shop. Support local businesses!
Only go here if you are very hungry! It's a Brazillian steakhouse. Very good, but a ton of food!
123 locals recommend
Chima Steakhouse
2400 E Las Olas BlvdOnly go here if you are very hungry! It's a Brazillian steakhouse. Very good, but a ton of food!
Caffe Europa
910 E Las Olas BlvdGreat food, coffee, and deserts.
The Cheesecake Factory
600 E Las Olas BlvdYUM, CHEESECAKE!
Awesome atmosphere, feeding the tarpon at 5pm daily. Great food, especially Clam Chowder!
104 locals recommend
15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th StAwesome atmosphere, feeding the tarpon at 5pm daily. Great food, especially Clam Chowder!
Tokyo Sushi
1499 SE 17th StGreat little sushi shop
Fast Food Alert! This place has some great cuban style fast food! If you're in a hurry, this is your stop!
181 locals recommend
Pollo tropical
1611 NW 12th AveFast Food Alert! This place has some great cuban style fast food! If you're in a hurry, this is your stop!
Breakfast on the go! They have bagels and coffee. It's a chain, but if you're in a hurry, its a must.
6 locals recommend
Einstein Bros. Bagels
1499 SE 17th StBreakfast on the go! They have bagels and coffee. It's a chain, but if you're in a hurry, its a must.
Shula Burger Ft. Lauderdale
1515 SE 17th StQuick Burger joint, need I say more?
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1736 N Federal HwyMexican style fast food.
Great location, on the water, great outdoor seating, good food and service.
115 locals recommend
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StGreat location, on the water, great outdoor seating, good food and service.
New England style fish and lobster. Flown in by the owner from New England daily.
26 locals recommend
Kelly's Landing New England Seafood
1305 SE 17th StNew England style fish and lobster. Flown in by the owner from New England daily.
This is a bar with TVs and beer. They also have food. If you're looking for a crowd, this is the place to be!
159 locals recommend
Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach RdThis is a bar with TVs and beer. They also have food. If you're looking for a crowd, this is the place to be!
Duffy's Sports Grill
1804 Cordova RoadSports are always on here!
Texas de Brazil
300 Alton RdBrazilian steakhouse!
Dunkin'
2780 Stirling RdCOFFEE! and donuts if you wish!
Outback Steakhouse
1801 SE 10th AveSteak restaurant chain.
A must if you're at the beach. Great food. Also an oyster bar next door. It's on the water, outside seating is the best. Nice sunsets!
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdA must if you're at the beach. Great food. Also an oyster bar next door. It's on the water, outside seating is the best. Nice sunsets!
This is like fast food for sushi. No ambiance, no fancy plates, all togo sushi - but good quality and friendly service!
15 locals recommend
Sushi-One
23 N Federal HwyThis is like fast food for sushi. No ambiance, no fancy plates, all togo sushi - but good quality and friendly service!
Drinks & Nightlife
Easy access bar/restaurant in the neighborhood. They have 42 beers on tap! And pretty good food. Brunch on sundays.
184 locals recommend
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews AveEasy access bar/restaurant in the neighborhood. They have 42 beers on tap! And pretty good food. Brunch on sundays.
Great little casual bar/restaurant. Take your beer from the cooler, sit on the couch and pay at the register. Very laid back. Good food too. Local owned and operated.
92 locals recommend
The Riverside Market Cafe
608 SW 12th AveGreat little casual bar/restaurant. Take your beer from the cooler, sit on the couch and pay at the register. Very laid back. Good food too. Local owned and operated.
Mexican! Need I say more? Good food, loud music/DJ after 10pm.
264 locals recommend
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdMexican! Need I say more? Good food, loud music/DJ after 10pm.
Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas BlvdGreat food, great atmosphere, on famous Las Olas Blvd.
Irish food and drinks. On St Pattys day, this is the place to be.
10 locals recommend
Maguires Hill 16
535 N Andrews AveIrish food and drinks. On St Pattys day, this is the place to be.
Irish food and drinks. They usually show Rugby matches here. You will find all international travelers here!
24 locals recommend
Waxy's Irish Pub
1095 SE 17th StIrish food and drinks. They usually show Rugby matches here. You will find all international travelers here!
A nice place where locals go to meet (mostly single people) Fancy dress attire.
164 locals recommend
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdA nice place where locals go to meet (mostly single people) Fancy dress attire.
Sightseeing
Great little park with a gazebo overlooking the water.. watch the boats drive by. Within walking distance from our house.
6 locals recommend
Lewis Landing Park
Great little park with a gazebo overlooking the water.. watch the boats drive by. Within walking distance from our house.
Parking for the beach! We usually go very early in the morning when the sea is flat. Mack swims and gets out his energy!
145 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze BlvdParking for the beach! We usually go very early in the morning when the sea is flat. Mack swims and gets out his energy!
Most tourists go on the famous Jungle Queen. It is docked here, to find out more info and purchase tickets, go to this mark.
258 locals recommend
Jungle Queen Tour - Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze BlvdMost tourists go on the famous Jungle Queen. It is docked here, to find out more info and purchase tickets, go to this mark.
Everything Else
Broward Medical & Urgent Care
103 SE 20th StHospital close by!
Come, park and walk the riverwalk, along the New River. Watch the boats drive by..
38 locals recommend
Las Olas Riverfront
300 SW 1st AveCome, park and walk the riverwalk, along the New River. Watch the boats drive by..
Cvs
This is a pharmacy with other things like shampoo...
Big Lots
1003 W State Rd 84This place has cheap stuff for the beach!
Big Daddy's Wine & Liquors
959 W State Rd 84This is a reasonable place to get beer/wine and liquor.
It's not our favorite grocery, but its convenient if you're going south.
151 locals recommend
Winn-Dixie
680 N Federal HwyIt's not our favorite grocery, but its convenient if you're going south.
Yoga Joint Downtown Fort Lauderdale
299 N Federal HwyHOT yoga! $18 per class
Ross Dress for Less
1375 SE 17th StInexpensive clothing shop!
Mynd Spa & Salon
2598 E Sunrise BlvdNeed a massage?
The port to go to the cruise ships. Bring two forms of ID. Everyone in the car must have ID.
126 locals recommend
Port Everglades
1850 Eller DrThe port to go to the cruise ships. Bring two forms of ID. Everyone in the car must have ID.
Eisenhower Blvd
Entrance to the Port for cruise ship departures.
Winn-Dixie
680 N Federal HwyAnother quick grocery store stop. They have a liquor store here too.
Total Wine & More
1906 Cordova RdWINE! A ton of it! It's like a warehouse for winos :)
International Swimming Hall of Fame
1 Hall of Fame DrVisit this famous place and have a swim!
Croissant Park Community Center
245 W Park DrGo for a swim at the pool here for $6
Essentials
This place is HUGE! It's by far the largest supermarket around, they have many international goods that most shops do not.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Harbor Shops
1940 Cordova RdThis place is HUGE! It's by far the largest supermarket around, they have many international goods that most shops do not.
There's a parking garage here, in case it's raining! Get a nice view of the sunset from the top of the garage. We like to shop here and let Mack run around the top floor for awhile.
109 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Las Olas
601 S Andrews AveThere's a parking garage here, in case it's raining! Get a nice view of the sunset from the top of the garage. We like to shop here and let Mack run around the top floor for awhile.
Parks & Nature
It's a doggy park! If you're missing your pups, this is the place to be. They're all playing and having a ball... it will bring a smile to your face :)
26 locals recommend
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th AveIt's a doggy park! If you're missing your pups, this is the place to be. They're all playing and having a ball... it will bring a smile to your face :)