Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Food Scene
Temple Street Eatery
416 N Federal HwyAsian Fusion (best bipimbap around)
American (Dania Beach location overlooks the ocean from Dania Beach Pier)
159 locals recommend
Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach RdAmerican (Dania Beach location overlooks the ocean from Dania Beach Pier)
BurgerFi
2477 E Sunrise BlvdBest burgers around!
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveGood for brunch
Thursday's Fort Lauderdale
1521 E Las Olas BlvdGood for brunch
Best place for dine dining, farm to table. They also offer Dining in the Dark which is super fun. Excellent happy hour cocktails.
14 locals recommend
Market 17
1850 Southeast 17thBest place for dine dining, farm to table. They also offer Dining in the Dark which is super fun. Excellent happy hour cocktails.
Great for fine dining on the lower scale. All of their menu items are delicious. Waterfront restaurant with back patio. Thursday nights are ladies nights: ladies drink free from 7-10pm. Free 15-minute boat rides for ladies as well, Thursday nights only.
115 locals recommend
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StGreat for fine dining on the lower scale. All of their menu items are delicious. Waterfront restaurant with back patio. Thursday nights are ladies nights: ladies drink free from 7-10pm. Free 15-minute boat rides for ladies as well, Thursday nights only.
Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen
350 E Las Olas BlvdBest gastropub
Trata Greek Taverna
1103 E Las Olas BlvdBest Greek food (on the higher end)
Sunrise Pita & Grill
2680 N University DrBest Greek food (on the lower scale)
Indian Harbor
1515 SE 17th StBest Indian food
Best Italian food. Great cocktails (martinis)! Awesome back patio, covered and bocce ball.
284 locals recommend
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdBest Italian food. Great cocktails (martinis)! Awesome back patio, covered and bocce ball.
Island Fusion Grill
4811 S State Rd 7Best Jamaican food
Best Korean BBQ around. This is one of maybe 6 or 7 ACTUAL CHARCOAL Korean BBQ spots in America.
10 locals recommend
Gabose Korean BBQ
4991 N University DrBest Korean BBQ around. This is one of maybe 6 or 7 ACTUAL CHARCOAL Korean BBQ spots in America.
Great tacos, and other Mexican deliciousness. People watching is pleasurable, right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach.
8 locals recommend
The Drunken Taco
201 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdGreat tacos, and other Mexican deliciousness. People watching is pleasurable, right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Al Natour Middle Eastern Restaurant
1787 N University DrBest Middle Eastern food
What The Pho
2033 Wilton DrAbsolute best Pho/Vietnamese around
I spread the word to everyone I talk pizza to :) The freshest ingredients and friendliest staff! I once ate 14 slices here. Don't judge!
Flash Fire Pizza
2949 N Federal HwyI spread the word to everyone I talk pizza to :) The freshest ingredients and friendliest staff! I once ate 14 slices here. Don't judge!
Burlock Coast
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdBest raw bar
Best sports bar, hands down. Tons of TVs. On the water. Huge place. Great food!
96 locals recommend
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd AveBest sports bar, hands down. Tons of TVs. On the water. Huge place. Great food!
KIKO Japanese & Thai Restaurant,sake bar
801 S University DrMy favorite spot for sushi
Actual name is Mario's Catalina Restaurant.
Best Cuban food. Purchase the groupon or livingsocial deal if it's available, otherwise kind of pricey. Address is: 1611 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
9 locals recommend
Cubano's by Mario
1611 N Federal HwyActual name is Mario's Catalina Restaurant.
Best Cuban food. Purchase the groupon or livingsocial deal if it's available, otherwise kind of pricey. Address is: 1611 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Drinks & Nightlife
42 tap beers, and full bar service. Food is pretty good. $5 burger/fries on Monday nights. Very close-by.
184 locals recommend
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews Ave42 tap beers, and full bar service. Food is pretty good. $5 burger/fries on Monday nights. Very close-by.
The best for live music in my opinion. Great little venue that is LOADS of fun. Live bands: rock and roll, alternative rock, some 80's & some 90's, reggae, etc. No cover!
25 locals recommend
Original Fat Cats
320 Himmarshee StThe best for live music in my opinion. Great little venue that is LOADS of fun. Live bands: rock and roll, alternative rock, some 80's & some 90's, reggae, etc. No cover!
Not a brewery, but the BEST spot for beer. They have around 10 coolers of all different kinds of worldly beer. Save your empties, pay when you leave. Food available with this spot being my 2nd favorite for pizza. Couch seating, outdoor seating, board games to play, lots of good vibes! Very close-by.
92 locals recommend
The Riverside Market Cafe
608 SW 12th AveNot a brewery, but the BEST spot for beer. They have around 10 coolers of all different kinds of worldly beer. Save your empties, pay when you leave. Food available with this spot being my 2nd favorite for pizza. Couch seating, outdoor seating, board games to play, lots of good vibes! Very close-by.
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite movie theatre!! They just remodeled with updated stadium seating. Very comfortable chairs, with a swivel table at each chair. All the employees are friendly and have always greeted me with a smile.
46 locals recommend
Regal Oakwood
2800 Oakwood BlvdMy favorite movie theatre!! They just remodeled with updated stadium seating. Very comfortable chairs, with a swivel table at each chair. All the employees are friendly and have always greeted me with a smile.
Essentials
You'll pass another grocery store within one block, Winn-Dixie. But trust me, Publix is the way to go. They offer great buy one get one offers!
20 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Riverland Center
3500 Davie BlvdYou'll pass another grocery store within one block, Winn-Dixie. But trust me, Publix is the way to go. They offer great buy one get one offers!
If Publix doesn't work for you, there's always Walmart. Their produce section is really good, and of course you can get other essential items here as well.
108 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3306 N University DrIf Publix doesn't work for you, there's always Walmart. Their produce section is really good, and of course you can get other essential items here as well.
Shopping
This is a great shopping mall with numerous outlets. Most tourists and visitors love to check out this mall. Prepare to spend at least half a day... it's huge!
949 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills Mall station
This is a great shopping mall with numerous outlets. Most tourists and visitors love to check out this mall. Prepare to spend at least half a day... it's huge!
Hands down the best shopping mall around, in my opinion! They have all the stores I love, all the stores you love, and even some local/no-name stores with some spectacular finds. Great restaurants attached along with a movie theatre.
Traffic can be a little ratty around this area, but once at the mall it's soooo worth it!
2109 locals recommend
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne BlvdHands down the best shopping mall around, in my opinion! They have all the stores I love, all the stores you love, and even some local/no-name stores with some spectacular finds. Great restaurants attached along with a movie theatre.
Traffic can be a little ratty around this area, but once at the mall it's soooo worth it!