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 Chic seafood spot with water views |
1900 Southeast 15th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 United States +1 954 763 2777 |
Tucked away on a back street that's a bit tricky to find, 15th Street Fisheries has a big, cheerful bar that's popular at happy hour when the professional set flocks here in search of a date. Many stay on to dine on a wide range of seafood selections with a few options for die-hard landlubbers. One thing is for sure: the fish is fresh, the preparations are creative (as shown by the Tropical Shrimp and Lobster Pot selection) and the setting is romantic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Yodelo-ee-oo and schnitzel |
1299 East Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318 United States +1 954 491 0589 |
This restaurant looks like just another strip mall spot from the outside but inside is a charming atmosphere warmed by copper pots and a tastefully eclectic array of Alpine memorabilia. Most of the oom-pah-pah is reserved for menu items, which include all the favorites of Alpine cooking from sauerbraten to Wiener schnitzel and a host of stick-to-the-ribs options, always with plenty of potatoes. Sausage? Of course. Casual and strictly business in attitude, this restaurant has been around for many years, proof of its appeal in a city that once boasted the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in the nation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful beachfront dining |
One Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 United States +1 954 776 0001 |
Located directly on the beach with a great view of sand, surf and sunbathers, this restaurant is a casual and friendly place to dine. Food specialties include salads, sandwiches and seafood platters. Anything spiced with the restaurant's Jamaican jerk seasoning is bound to be tasty. The décor is nautical and relaxed. The adjoining lounge area is usually busy and occasionally a band plays there. If you want to eat in a quieter location, ask to be seated closer to the beach view. You can choose from an extensive menu that includes seafood, chicken, hamburgers, salads and soups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tropi-cool cuisine |
1555 Southeast 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 United States +1 954 525 7400 |
This dining gem is one of the 17th Street Causeway shopping and dining area's more popular destinations. Yacht and fancy car owners dressed in pastel colored clothing make it an oh-so happening spot. Try to snare an outdoor table for optimum people watching. Its menu possesses a California cuisine flare and includes salads, burgers, seafood, steaks, pasta dishes and gourmet pizzas. The Bimini bread and conch chowder enjoy "Do Not Miss" status. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian pizzazz |
741 Southeast 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 United States +1 954 522 6620 |
Warm woodwork and black booths provide a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere at this pleasant bistro near the beaches and the popular 17th Street shopping/hotel area. There's a contemporary look here, but the food focuses on traditional Italian fare, ranging from a variety of pastas to veal, beef and chicken favorites featuring the flavors of the Mediterranean. A 16-ounce veal chop is a particularly succulent offering, and you can wind up lunch or dinner with a creme brulee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Parisian-style sidewalk cafe |
715 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 United States +1 954 467 2900 |
Familiar French food, tables inside on two floors, and tables outside in a tiny sidewalk cafe area is a formula that has worked well at Cafe de Paris for more than 40 years. On the menu are all the traditional favorites in French cookery, from crepes and Chicken Cordon Bleu to rack of lamb, beef Wellington and filet mignon béarnaise. Prices are reasonable for fine French cooking, which may also help to explain the restaurant's allure. A piano bar provides delightful background music to dine by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwestern fare and atmosphere |
1818 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States +1 954 765 1950 |
Prickly pears made from cacti turn magaritas a pale pink at this Southwestern restaurant that's decked out in the soft pastel colors of the nation's desert states. Tucked in near a movie theater on busy Sunrise Boulevard, this cozy restaurant packs in diners in search of the contemporary cuisine that is the specialty of this place. Red snapper served with purple Peruvian potatoes is one of many creative options that lure a trendy crowd. Dessert options include a sorbet tangy with the snap of chili peppers. Go around the back to find free parking. There's a full bar to accommodate libation desires. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Morocco meets the tropics |
3049 Alhambra Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States +1 954 764 3500 |
A lovely old house was preserved and reworked to become this cozy restaurant so prettily lighted that it's often featured in the region's promotional pieces. A wide variety of culinary options, ranging from Moroccan to Japanese, Italian and Cuban can be found here. It's not so much what you eat, however, as the ambiance in which you eat it. Here that means candlelight, views of the ocean lapping on the beach across the street, a kind of Morocco-meets-Mediterranean-meets-tropical atmosphere that somehow works. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cave in to kitsch |
2205 North Federal Highway (US1) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 United States +1 954 561 4622 |
Typical frequenters come to this restaurant for the good, basic cooking. It offers a strong focus on steaks, chops and seafood, simply prepared and offered at moderate prices. What keeps diners coming back, though, is the unique, very private, cave-like dining experience. Servers wear leopard-print garb (can you believe it?). Skulk on in here on those grim days when you just want to "hide in a cave" and let the world whirl by outside. It is not a bad place for kids either: its menu includes fried pterodactyl. It also offers a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good salad bar and beef to match |
1207 Southeast 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 United States +1 954 764 3333 |
Occupying a sleekly sophisticated building with angular architecture, Chuck's has been around a long time. Its cooking has kept this place popular for a couple of decades. Another location is at 2428 East Commercial Blvd (+1 954 772 2850), and a third in Boca Raton. Décor is casual with hanging ferns, intimate booths and low lighting. The restaurant's specialty is aged steaks. Other good choices are swordfish, dolphin, salmon, Alaskan king crab and Florida lobster tails. There's an outstanding salad bar with a wide variety of greenery, vegetables, and pastas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple but succulent |
1201 North Federal Highway (US1) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States +1 954 565 8555 |
Next door to a now famous bakery of the same name, the same Quebec family opened a tiny cafe that offers a few tables for dining on such treats as a Bechamel croissant stuffed with ham or spinach and mushrooms with a Swiss cheese sauce and topped with grated cheese. Even a hot dog's different here. They're wrapped in flaky pastry dough and served with tangy French mustard. They'll make whatever you want from a deli that stocks pate, prosciutto, roast beef, tuna salad, ham, turkey and imported cheeses. Quiches are on the menu in various varieties, and a pizza on French bread dough with fresh tomatoes and mushrooms atop it tempts many. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Lauderdale United States |
Downtown Fort Lauderdale is a bustling metropolitan center that draws visitors and locals alike with its diverse array of offerings. It also attracts many with its vibrant nightlife, a nightlife that has shaped its reputation into that of a party city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy people-watching waterside spot |
101 South Atlantic Boulevard ¢A1A! Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States +1 954 760 7500 |
Water, water everywhere helps this seaside place live up to its name. A hot casual eatery on the Fort Lauderdale beach strip, H2O evokes a watery theme throughout and draws an eclectic crowd that ranges from chic professionals to thong-clad beachgoers. Avant-garde metal sculptures of fish continue the watery associations. Pizzas, pastas, burgers, salads and similarly light fare are the order of the day and you can also breakfast here in sight of the sea. Jammed on weekends, H20 stays busy most of the time, thanks to its simple cookery, the view and the possibilities for swimwear watching. There is also a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuban culinary treats |
2807 East Oakland Park Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 United States +1 954 564 1370 |
While Fort Lauderdale sports fewer Cuban restaurants than Miami, the center of Florida's Cuban community, there are enough in this city to keep folks feeding on picadillo, ropa viejo, lechon asada and the like. Las Vegas is one such restaurant, with Cuban music playing softly in the background, Cuban decor and plenty of Cuban favorites on the plate, with the occasional "foreign" flavor from Argentina or one of the other Latin American nations playing counterpoint. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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South Pacific dining and entertainment |
3599 North Federal Highway (US1) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 United States +1 954 563 3272 |
A Fort Lauderdale landmark, the Mai-Kai restaurant offers great food and authentic Polynesian entertainment. Its thatched roof and carved totems are set against a backdrop of fiery torches and waterfalls. Inside, décor includes giant palm-frond fans, massive carvings and high-backed wicker chairs. It has won many awards for excellent cuisine, decor and entertainment. Massive Chinese ovens create some of the best roast pork in the state and the Crab Rangoon is delicious. The service is excellent, and the drinks offered include those showy options served in coconuts and pineapples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Las Olas hotspot |
904 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 United States +1 954 523 5001 |
This restaurant is a longtime favorite for casual dining, drinking and hanging out. The atmosphere is lively and very casual. Most seating is outside, where some of Florida's best live bands play. American favorites such as burgers, salads, chicken dishes and pasta prevail. Every entree is served with a salad and potatoes. The restaurant has a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular seafood restaurant |
1032 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 United States +1 954 463 1000 |
Witness Fort Lauderdale's finest food, ambiance and crowd. One of the most popular eateries in the area, Mark's is the place to go for a thoroughly delightful dining experience. Chef Mark Militello (the mastermind behind it all) has created one of the most enticing menus in south Florida. The atmosphere here is sophisticated yet engaging, and Mark's tends to draw a high-energy crowd. Grilled Swordfish with Olives and Crab-Crusted Grouper are two entrees not to miss. An extensive wine list offers the perfect choice to complement any meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Longtime favorite seafood selection |
141 Northeast 26th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 United States +1 954 566 1044 |
Simple wood furnishings, a big bar and, most of all, solid, dependable cooking help Old Florida draw loyal diners. You'll find a warm welcome from folks who'll remember you after you've dined here once, and who know their fish. Fresh seafood appears in familiar preparations as lobster Newburg, or fish prepared in a lemony francaise style, sauteed, fried or grilled. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Elegant, contemporary Chinese restaurant |
287 East Oakland Park Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 United States +1 954 565 5652 |
Handsomely decorated and sleekly sophisticated, this is no ordinary Chinese restaurant. Acclaimed by many as one of the top Chinese restaurants in Florida, Rainbow Palace is as luxurious and formal (waiters wear tuxedos) as it is subtle in cuisine and approach. Wok-grilled items are featured, teamed with fresh everything, from asparagus to snow peas and peppers, with Szechuan or Cantonese preparations dominating. Once inside, you're in another, elegant world. There is a full bar as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French flourishes, contemporary tastes |
2378 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 United States +1 954 565 2299 |
Sage is just wonderful and wonderfully priced, too. Inside it is chic, cozy and satisfying in every way. Fresh ingredients, simply prepared with a French flourish, create a contemporary cuisine that is satisfyingly classic. Crepes, coq au vin and fish simply but elegantly prepared are all part of a dining experience that is sufficiently casual to allow you to feel comfortable whether you're in jeans or having a power-lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Watching the sea from the sand |
6002 North Ocean Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 United States +1 954 781 2200 |
This popular, two-storey spot on the sands of Pompano Beach has been a mainstay of the northern Broward County beach area for more than 20 years. It serves seafood fresh and innovatively prepared: grilled and served with a touch of Caribbean flavor, be it black beans or ginger, spices or accompaniments. The bouillabaisse is light and lemony and filled with tender-light fish and shellfish. Make reservations or be prepared to wait. The full bar can make that wait easier. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterside dining with history |
400 Southwest Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 United States +1 954 463 3474 |
A Seminole Indian named Charlie used to walk around with his shirttail dangling and became quite a well-known character. Located on historic ground that was the site of Fort Lauderdale's earliest settlement, this restaurant bears his name. As you dine on the dock or in the air-conditioned second-floor dining room, you can look across this historic river and see the city's first hotel. The menu includes fried alligator and grilled yellowtail snapper, as well as burgers, chicken and various salads. A popular waterside restaurant, from here you can take a free river tour after dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic and sophisticated with steak focus |
321 North Atlantic Boulevard (A1A) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States +1 954 355 4000 |
Former Miami Dolphins' football coach, Don Shula, created this restaurant. It rapidly became a mainstay of an upscale crowd. Dine with a view, both indoors and outside on a covered patio. Wall-sized televisions showing football games are the least attractive thing about this white tablecloth dining spot that focuses on steaks. Do not expect to find a cheap meal here, but do expect to be treated with care and served premium beef, which is far and away the favorite selection. Make reservations if you want to snag one of the tables with an ocean view. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bistro and bakery |
2342 East Sunrise Boulevard Galleria Mall Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States +1 954 565 7544 |
In this casual, bistro you'll dine on flaky pastries and sandwiches, a little pasta perhaps, some sinful desserts, then take something home from the adjoining bakery. Listen, if you're going to sin, you might as well go for the whole enchilada, or in this case, the whole baguette. Review © 2007, Wcities |