Beach
A1A Corridor
13 places411 South Bar & Grill
This beachfront gastropub serves breakfast classics like eggs Benedict and challah French toast alongside cocktails including mimosas in four fruit flavors. The A1A location puts you right on the sand with easy online ordering and reservations available.
Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar & Cafe
Fort Lauderdale's only tiki bar directly on the beach, positioned along the historic Galt Ocean Mile at Ocean Manor Resort. Serves flatbread pizzas and cheeseburgers alongside handcrafted cocktails with sand-between-your-toes dining.
Beg for More Sushi & Thai
This Oakland Park Boulevard spot serves sushi alongside Thai classics like pad thai, green curry, and duck salad. They offer happy hour deals and handle both pickup and delivery orders.
Casa Calabria
This A1A Corridor Italian spot serves traditional fare along the coastal strip. Casa Calabria brings authentic Italian cuisine to the beachside dining scene. The restaurant focuses on classic Italian preparations in a convenient oceanside location.
Colombian Mountains Cafe
Colombian comfort food rooted in Andean tradition, anchored by the Bandeja de la Montaña. Fried mojarra, tostones, rich soups, and 50% off cocktails at happy hour. Karaoke Fridays, live music Saturdays, and a violinist on Sundays.
DaVinci's Pizzeria
Family-owned DaVinci's serves thin-crust pizza with scratch-made dough and house-simmered sauces just steps from Galt Ocean Mile. Their recent menu revamp emphasizes handcrafted Italian classics like penne vodka and fettuccine alfredo.
Giorgio's Bakery & Bistro
This Greek and Italian bakery-bistro from the Taverna Opa family has been serving South Florida since 1996, recently expanding from Hollywood Beach to this A1A location. Open seven days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with both dining room and outdoor seating.
Greek Islands Taverna
The Kantzavelos family has served traditional Greek recipes passed down through generations since 1999, just steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Expect home-style cooking with fresh seafood, expertly grilled meats, and handmade meze in a warm family-run atmosphere.
Sea Watch on the Ocean
A Fort Lauderdale institution perched above the Atlantic. The Sunday brunch and sweeping ocean views have been packing this room for decades. Classic for a reason.
Smoke BBQ Restaurant & Catering
Fort Lauderdale Magazine's 2025 Gold Winner for Best Barbecue serves slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and award-winning ribs in a casual brick-walled space. The menu features customer favorites like pastrami and jalapeño cheddar sausage, all cooked low and slow with no shortcuts.
Sushi Song - Oakland Park
Chef Song's late-night sushi spot combines South Florida flair with New York ambiance since 2009. Known for unique rolls that "explode with flavor" and creative presentation that shows off the chef's flair.
The Greenhouse Restaurant & Bar
Garden-to-table restaurant at The Garden Hotel sourcing local ingredients for health-conscious dishes alongside indulgent classics. Designed to feel like dining in a sunny garden, with seasonal menus spanning breakfast through late dinner.
Twice Removed
This A1A cocktail bar specializes in scotch-forward craft cocktails and eclectic American cuisine with international influences. Their signature twice-fried fries made from various root vegetables get the poutine treatment with crafted sauces and gravies.