Downtown / Urban Core
FATVillage
6 placesStache 1920's Drinking Den
A dimly lit prohibition-era cocktail den hidden in the heart of the arts district — craft cocktails and live jazz until late.
Café Roma italy
This FATVillage spot on Broward Boulevard serves fast, hot Italian fare with reliable service in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for grabbing coffee while working or settling in for a proper meal downtown.
Craft Fort Lauderdale
A craft kitchen and bar in the heart of the arts district. Serious about its ingredients and even more serious about its beer list.
Laudy Bar & Craft Kitchen
Locally owned FATVillage staple known for their award-winning Philly and stuffed French toast. Features curated live music weekends, double happy hours, and solid daily specials like $2 oysters and industry nights.
Pizza Craft Pizzeria & Italian Specialities
This cozy Himmarshee District spot serves Barstool-rated wood-fired pizzas alongside old school Italian specialties like rigatoni spicy vodka and chicken parmigiana. The real surprise lies behind a pair of doors where you'll discover The Apothecary 330, their hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar.
Sarpino's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale
This FATVillage pizza spot delivers hand-made pies with no delivery fee until 3am weeknights and 4am weekends. Beyond the gourmet Italian-tradition pizzas, they stock trusted vegan brands like Daiya and Beyond Meat for plant-based options that don't skimp on flavor.