Joe's Guidebook
Food scene
3 min walk to yummy pizza 🍕 spot. Walk down a little further and enjoy food for picnic on Riverwalk watching the boats 🛥️
Pummarola Fort Lauderdale "Pizza Napoletana"
3 min walk to yummy pizza 🍕 spot. Walk down a little further and enjoy food for picnic on Riverwalk watching the boats 🛥️
Yummy Latin Fusion food a block walk away for some delicious food (2 min walk). Good for lunch and super close by with both inside and outdoor sitting.
47 locals recommend
The Chimney House - Grill & Cafe
701 W Las Olas BlvdYummy Latin Fusion food a block walk away for some delicious food (2 min walk). Good for lunch and super close by with both inside and outdoor sitting.
Healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Restaurant is behind pretty lady which is good phot opportunity. 15 min walk along riverwalk or via street
6 locals recommend
Pura Vida Las Olas
221 Southwest 1st AvenueHealthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Restaurant is behind pretty lady which is good phot opportunity. 15 min walk along riverwalk or via street
Café Bastille
248 SE 1st StCute new brunch spot 5 min drive from house.
Great trendy delicious food spot a must try. Recommend salmon, pasta dish and steak. Yummy drinks 🍹. They also have a great front room you may rent for private event that holds about 10 ppl comfortable.
12 locals recommend
Holly Blue
441 Northeast 3rd StreetGreat trendy delicious food spot a must try. Recommend salmon, pasta dish and steak. Yummy drinks 🍹. They also have a great front room you may rent for private event that holds about 10 ppl comfortable.
In Hyatt Hotel - 901 is a swanky experience that transports guests to the roaring 1920s. Step into a bygone era where sultry lighting, plush furnishings, antique carpets, retro-style lamps, and vintage artwork and artifacts await. Plus, a wide array of cocktails with names like ’Smoke and Mirrors’ and ‘Late Check Out’ to indulge in, along with a menu of gourmet bites from award-winning Chef Greg McGowan with highlights like Wagyu Beef Katsu Sando and Pan Roasted Octopus.
2 hour reservation
$50 per person Food & beverage minimum
Open weekly Thursday-Sunday : 5PM, 7:15pm, 9:30pm
https://www.roomnine01.com
100 E Las Olas Blvd
100 East Las Olas BoulevardIn Hyatt Hotel - 901 is a swanky experience that transports guests to the roaring 1920s. Step into a bygone era where sultry lighting, plush furnishings, antique carpets, retro-style lamps, and vintage artwork and artifacts await. Plus, a wide array of cocktails with names like ’Smoke and Mirrors’ and ‘Late Check Out’ to indulge in, along with a menu of gourmet bites from award-winning Chef Greg McGowan with highlights like Wagyu Beef Katsu Sando and Pan Roasted Octopus.
2 hour reservation
$50 per person Food & beverage minimum
Open weekly Thursday-Sunday : 5PM, 7:15pm, 9:30pm
https://www.roomnine01.com
Take free Water Trolley which is 5 min walk away to last stop Riverside Hotel and restaurant is right there next to water. Good for drinks, brunch or dinner next to water
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Take free Water Trolley which is 5 min walk away to last stop Riverside Hotel and restaurant is right there next to water. Good for drinks, brunch or dinner next to water
Mitch's Downtown Bagel Cafe
Breakfast spot for bagels - 4 min drive or 20 min walk as .7 miles away
Moxies Fort Lauderdale Restaurant
Heritage
903 NE 5th AveGood food and pizza 🍕 7 min drive away
Great spot across from ocean. Old house converted to restaurant. Has open concept to eat / drink with ocean view. Across the street on beach you may rent jet skis
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StGreat spot across from ocean. Old house converted to restaurant. Has open concept to eat / drink with ocean view. Across the street on beach you may rent jet skis
Mister O1 Pizza - Ft Lauderdale
Pizza
Great family owned fresh sushi 🍣. Limiter sitting but does have indoor and outdoor seating. 10 minute drive away in trendy Wilton Manor neighborhood.
16 locals recommend
Sozo Sushi Bar
2362 Wilton DrGreat family owned fresh sushi 🍣. Limiter sitting but does have indoor and outdoor seating. 10 minute drive away in trendy Wilton Manor neighborhood.
1 mile away (3 min drive)
Several restaurants in one place. Order from all from phone
45 locals recommend
Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
115 NW 6th St1 mile away (3 min drive)
Several restaurants in one place. Order from all from phone
Head down to Miami Wynwood for outdoor food 🍲 event and trendy Wynwood area to walk around
6 locals recommend
Smorgasburg Miami
2600 Northwest 2nd AvenueHead down to Miami Wynwood for outdoor food 🍲 event and trendy Wynwood area to walk around
The Wilder
701 E Broward BlvdGood for drinks 🍹 or brunch 🥘
Definitely a top Italian restaurant to celebrate 🎉 a special occasion or just yo get really good food. Need to make reservations typically weeks in advance to get a table. 25 min drive away and worth it for authentic delicious 🤤 Italian
Pasta And...
4990 W Atlantic BlvdDefinitely a top Italian restaurant to celebrate 🎉 a special occasion or just yo get really good food. Need to make reservations typically weeks in advance to get a table. 25 min drive away and worth it for authentic delicious 🤤 Italian
Magnolia Caffee
1218 NE 4th AveGood brunch spot
The Fresh Market
424 N Federal Hwy8 min away grocery store 🏬
Publix Super Market at Las Olas
601 S Andrews Ave3 min away grocery store
The House on the River
12 min walk to intimate dinner 🍽️
Sightseeing
Uber or drive as plenty of Options for parking with coinless meters if you download app. This way east to add time to meters when on beach.
587 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Uber or drive as plenty of Options for parking with coinless meters if you download app. This way east to add time to meters when on beach.
Las Olas Beach
2915 E Las Olas BlvdThe great happy hour / night life spot for drinks 🍺 🍹 and food 🥘
If you have young kids great spot a couple minutes walk away
444 locals recommend
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StIf you have young kids great spot a couple minutes walk away
Great walking 🚶♂️ and biking 🚴♀️ area to get out and explore. Several places along walking path to get a bite to eat or drink
134 locals recommend
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas BlvdGreat walking 🚶♂️ and biking 🚴♀️ area to get out and explore. Several places along walking path to get a bite to eat or drink
Walk over to Water Taxi to get rides several restaurants, bars, shops and museums along route. Takes you to Hollywood Beach 🏝️ or Fort Lauderdale Beach 🏖️. Stop at 17th fishery to watch fish 🐠
51 locals recommend
Water Taxi Stop #7
2670 E Sunrise BlvdWalk over to Water Taxi to get rides several restaurants, bars, shops and museums along route. Takes you to Hollywood Beach 🏝️ or Fort Lauderdale Beach 🏖️. Stop at 17th fishery to watch fish 🐠
2 min walk to check out shows at Performing Art Center
https://www.browardcenter.org
292 locals recommend
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave2 min walk to check out shows at Performing Art Center
https://www.browardcenter.org
1st Sunday of every month lived music brunch. 5 min walk or less from Airbnb to park. Also you may walk along Riverwalk
17 locals recommend
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St1st Sunday of every month lived music brunch. 5 min walk or less from Airbnb to park. Also you may walk along Riverwalk
Take a day trip -2 hour ride to Bimini via high speed ferry ⛴ .
https://www.baleariacaribbean.com/en/fort-lauderdale-bimini
One of the best ways to travel between U.S. and Bahamas is our Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry route
7 locals recommend
Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal
2021 Eller DrTake a day trip -2 hour ride to Bimini via high speed ferry ⛴ .
https://www.baleariacaribbean.com/en/fort-lauderdale-bimini
One of the best ways to travel between U.S. and Bahamas is our Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry route
Take Brightline north to Orlando or south to Miami - gobrightline
Brightline Fort Lauderdale Parking Garage
Take Brightline north to Orlando or south to Miami - gobrightline
The Riverwalk Water Trolley offers a delightful break from the bustling shopping and strolling in downtown and the Las Olas shopping district. Although it makes limited stops, it provides a refreshing perspective of the area and a brief yet enjoyable boat excursion. The attendant is exceptionally friendly, providing insightful commentary about the area and assisting visitors with their plans.
The water trolley operates daily along the Riverwalk from 10am to 10pm
Water Trolley is 5 min walk away from apartment. Walk to Esplanade Park shown as Spot 4 on map to catch Water Trolley. You may take Trolley for FREE. Then if interested get on Water Taxi (fee) to get to Fort Lauderdale Beach or Holleywood Beach areas.
10 locals recommend
Riverwalk Water Trolley
The Riverwalk Water Trolley offers a delightful break from the bustling shopping and strolling in downtown and the Las Olas shopping district. Although it makes limited stops, it provides a refreshing perspective of the area and a brief yet enjoyable boat excursion. The attendant is exceptionally friendly, providing insightful commentary about the area and assisting visitors with their plans.
The water trolley operates daily along the Riverwalk from 10am to 10pm
Water Trolley is 5 min walk away from apartment. Walk to Esplanade Park shown as Spot 4 on map to catch Water Trolley. You may take Trolley for FREE. Then if interested get on Water Taxi (fee) to get to Fort Lauderdale Beach or Holleywood Beach areas.
Nightlife
3 min drive or 14 min walk away. Great spot to start night with drinks as plenty of lounges and outside spots.
161 locals recommend
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
20 W Las Olas Blvd3 min drive or 14 min walk away. Great spot to start night with drinks as plenty of lounges and outside spots.
3 min drive or 14 min walk away. Great spot to start night with drinks as plenty of lounges and outside spots. Rooftop lounge
97 locals recommend
Rooftop @ 1WLO
1 W Las Olas Blvd3 min drive or 14 min walk away. Great spot to start night with drinks as plenty of lounges and outside spots. Rooftop lounge
Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach
1212 Lincoln RoadCute date night in Miami Beach 🏝 area
Great local live music spot - 20 min drive away. Super chill low key spot. Music usually start at 830pm.
You can even take water taxi up to stop 9 - Shooters or stop 10 Bokampers Sports Bar and walk a few minutes over to Blue Jean Blues
48 locals recommend
Blue Jeans Blues
3320 NE 33rd StGreat local live music spot - 20 min drive away. Super chill low key spot. Music usually start at 830pm.
You can even take water taxi up to stop 9 - Shooters or stop 10 Bokampers Sports Bar and walk a few minutes over to Blue Jean Blues
6 min drive away - Fun day or night activity out for drinks 🍺 and throwing some axes 🪓 . Make sure to book reservation ahead of time as they have 4 areas to reserve hour slots. No real food there so best to eat some place after.
34 locals recommend
Chops+Hops Axe Throwing Lodge
702 NE 1st Ave.6 min drive away - Fun day or night activity out for drinks 🍺 and throwing some axes 🪓 . Make sure to book reservation ahead of time as they have 4 areas to reserve hour slots. No real food there so best to eat some place after.
Sports
Tennis 🎾 and basketball 🏀 court. 1 mile way. 4 min drive, 6 min bike and 15 min walk away
8 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Tennis 🎾 and basketball 🏀 court. 1 mile way. 4 min drive, 6 min bike and 15 min walk away
Great indoor rock climbing for all skill levels 13 min drive away. They give lessons and equipment.
13 locals recommend
projectROCK
3580 N Andrews AveGreat indoor rock climbing for all skill levels 13 min drive away. They give lessons and equipment.