Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
501 SE 17th Storganic grocer, great hot/cold salad bar
Publix Super Market at Sunrise Boulevard
1415 E Sunrise BlvdFull sized conventional grocer
The Mac Daddy of French Bakeries. Wonderful breads and desserts.
52 locals recommend
Croissan'Time French Bakery
1201 N Federal HwyThe Mac Daddy of French Bakeries. Wonderful breads and desserts.
Food Scene
FRESH California Mexican style - very inexpensive and delicious. The fresh roasted salsa bar can't be beat.
42 locals recommend
Zona Fresca
1635 N Federal HwyFRESH California Mexican style - very inexpensive and delicious. The fresh roasted salsa bar can't be beat.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1736 N Federal Hwyno GMO!
Starbucks
2309 N Federal HwyStrong coffee
Storks Bakery
2505 NE 15th AveNice baked goods and sandwiches (very gay friendly)
Best pizza in town! And within walking distance. Also try their excellent chicken wings.
138 locals recommend
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
2203 S Federal HwyBest pizza in town! And within walking distance. Also try their excellent chicken wings.
Entertainment & Activities
Best movie theater in Fort Lauderdale! Book your seats on line to reserve before the movie, if possible. This movie theater offers 1st class leather, reclining seats with food and beverage service.
104 locals recommend
AMC Coral Ridge 10
3401 NE 26th AveBest movie theater in Fort Lauderdale! Book your seats on line to reserve before the movie, if possible. This movie theater offers 1st class leather, reclining seats with food and beverage service.
Arts & Culture
Try to plan your visit for Free admission 4-8 pm every first Thursday of the month with happy hour specials in the Cafe. Museum stays open until 11pm this one day.
188 locals recommend
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas BlvdTry to plan your visit for Free admission 4-8 pm every first Thursday of the month with happy hour specials in the Cafe. Museum stays open until 11pm this one day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Las Olas by day or night is always a good time. On the west end are restaurant/bars such as YOLO, Royal Pig, 401 Grille, Big City Tavern, Lobster Bar, then as you walk east, Mango's, Rocco's Tacos, Sushi Rock, and more.
199 locals recommend
Las Olas Blvd/SE 4 Ave station
Las Olas by day or night is always a good time. On the west end are restaurant/bars such as YOLO, Royal Pig, 401 Grille, Big City Tavern, Lobster Bar, then as you walk east, Mango's, Rocco's Tacos, Sushi Rock, and more.
Shopping
Macy's, Dillards and Neiman Marcus are the major anchors, plus everything in between. Macy's is a NY store that always has great sales.
653 locals recommend
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdMacy's, Dillards and Neiman Marcus are the major anchors, plus everything in between. Macy's is a NY store that always has great sales.
Not to be missed for bargains with TJMaxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Ross under one roof! These stores offer name brand and designer clothing at deeply discounted prices. There's also a Target for your convenience.
103 locals recommend
Coral Ridge Mall
3200 N Federal HwyNot to be missed for bargains with TJMaxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Ross under one roof! These stores offer name brand and designer clothing at deeply discounted prices. There's also a Target for your convenience.
Not to be missed! Bring an extra suitcase to fill it with your purchases from this mall. You will need about 3 days to cover the whole thing. It has deeply discounted designer stores, as well as regular brands for less. This is the 2nd most visited attraction in Florida after Disney World. There's a Cheesecake Factory restaurant here when you need to take a break.
949 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills Mall station
Not to be missed! Bring an extra suitcase to fill it with your purchases from this mall. You will need about 3 days to cover the whole thing. It has deeply discounted designer stores, as well as regular brands for less. This is the 2nd most visited attraction in Florida after Disney World. There's a Cheesecake Factory restaurant here when you need to take a break.