Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Food Scene
Best kept local secret for fancy comfort food! Tiny patio of a restaurant run by two uniquely amazing women!
23 locals recommend
Le Patio - The tiniest cutest Restaurant in South Florida
2401 NE 11th AveBest kept local secret for fancy comfort food! Tiny patio of a restaurant run by two uniquely amazing women!
My new favorite: Asian-Cuban fusion cuisine for foodies presented in a low-key store front (near Fresh Market) - good grub + beer!
31 locals recommend
Temple Street Eatery
416 N Federal HwyMy new favorite: Asian-Cuban fusion cuisine for foodies presented in a low-key store front (near Fresh Market) - good grub + beer!
A Florida institution; one of THE few original diners left in town!
60 locals recommend
Lester's Diner
250 FL-84A Florida institution; one of THE few original diners left in town!
THE original coffee/bakery place on Wilton Drive; still very much a local favorite!
58 locals recommend
Storks Bakery
2505 NE 15th AveTHE original coffee/bakery place on Wilton Drive; still very much a local favorite!
Sister restaurant to 13Even, also on Wilton Drive, quickly becoming a new local favorite for American comfort food! Must try!
7 locals recommend
Thirteen Restaurant & Bar
2390 Wilton DrSister restaurant to 13Even, also on Wilton Drive, quickly becoming a new local favorite for American comfort food! Must try!
The Gayest restaurant on Wilton Drive; lively, colorful and food is not that bad either; lot's of outdoor seating!
146 locals recommend
Rosie's Bar & Grill
2449 Wilton DrThe Gayest restaurant on Wilton Drive; lively, colorful and food is not that bad either; lot's of outdoor seating!
Hidden local waterside treasure for inexpensive cocktails, beer and bar food on the intraoastal; drink and watch the boats and sunset!
20 locals recommend
Flip Flops Dockside Eatery
3051 NE 32nd AveHidden local waterside treasure for inexpensive cocktails, beer and bar food on the intraoastal; drink and watch the boats and sunset!
Sage French Cafe
2378 N Federal HwyPopular local French cuisine!
Spicy tuna with crispy sushi rice and jalapeno slice! Nom Nom Great service, good food!
41 locals recommend
Lemongrass Asian Bistro
420 E Atlantic AveSpicy tuna with crispy sushi rice and jalapeno slice! Nom Nom Great service, good food!
Top Hat Deli
415 NE 3rd StHot new Jewish deli with style!
California Pizza Kitchen at Ft. Lauderdale
2301 N Federal HwyJ. Alexander's Redlands Grill
2415 N Federal HwyZona Fresca
1635 N Federal HwyPeter Pan Diner
1216 E Oakland Park BlvdLa Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurants
4245 N Federal HwyIL Mulino
1800 E Sunrise BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Local hangout for craft beer and gourmet food truck noshing!
229 locals recommend
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StLocal hangout for craft beer and gourmet food truck noshing!
Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdIconic beach destination for vacationers and spring breakers alike!
One of my all time favorite special occasion restaurant! Low lighting, health food options and entertainment. Forget that it's by the mall it's very good!
47 locals recommend
Seasons 52
2428 E Sunrise BlvdOne of my all time favorite special occasion restaurant! Low lighting, health food options and entertainment. Forget that it's by the mall it's very good!
New funky cool wine bar owned by friends of mine - stop in and tell Frank or Chad I said hello!
Modern Sixties Wine Lounge
1828 E Sunrise BlvdNew funky cool wine bar owned by friends of mine - stop in and tell Frank or Chad I said hello!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Five Points Plaza
2633 N Dixie HwyNear five points on Wilton Drive!
Everything Else
Cvs
Open 24/7 @ Five points on Wilton Drive
Very popular section of Fort Lauderdale Beach; especially among gay men.
46 locals recommend
Sebastian Street Beach
Very popular section of Fort Lauderdale Beach; especially among gay men.
Las Olas Blvd/SE 4 Ave station
Financial District Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Crunch Fitness - Oakland Park
3500 N Andrews AveOne of the closest gyms to Wilton Manors
My favorite gym; great group classes and lots of equipment including pool, sauna and showers
6 locals recommend
LA Fitness
6501 N Andrews AveMy favorite gym; great group classes and lots of equipment including pool, sauna and showers
New cool cycle studio for a change of pace: think big screen, loud music, glow in the dark atmosphere; never a dull workout!
Cycleward Studio
6161 N Federal HwyNew cool cycle studio for a change of pace: think big screen, loud music, glow in the dark atmosphere; never a dull workout!
BB&T Center
1 Panther PkwyWhere all the BIG shows and sports end up!
One of America's MEGA shopping malls the size of several football fields: there's something for everyone!
22 locals recommend
bebe
12801 W Sunrise BlvdOne of America's MEGA shopping malls the size of several football fields: there's something for everyone!
Miami International Airport
2100 NW 42nd AveMiami International Airport
American Social
721 E Las Olas BlvdNew local hangout for professionals and vacationers alike!
Arts & Culture
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveThe place for culture and touring shows!
Art walk/show in FAT village; last Saturday of every month
75 locals recommend
FAT Village Center for the Arts
531 NW 1st AveArt walk/show in FAT village; last Saturday of every month
Sightseeing
Unique one-of-a-kind museum for butterflies! Must see to believe!
312 locals recommend
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample RdUnique one-of-a-kind museum for butterflies! Must see to believe!
Amazing display of tropical plant life and garden!
391 locals recommend
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdAmazing display of tropical plant life and garden!
Lots of community activities, shows, concerts, events at this location!
68 locals recommend
Holiday Park
1150 G. Harold Martin DrLots of community activities, shows, concerts, events at this location!
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdLocal historical site - must see!
Jungle Queen Tour - Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze BlvdGetting Around
Port Everglades
1850 Eller DrCruise ship terminal off of 17th street causeway!