Beach
Harbor Beach
31 places15th Street Fisheries
Fine dining upstairs, casual dockside downstairs, and tarpon you can feed from the dock. One of FTL's most iconic waterfront experiences. Reserve the upstairs.
17th Street Thai Sushi
This Harbor Beach spot blends Thai and Japanese cuisines with a full bar in a relaxed neighborhood setting. The menu spans both Asian traditions, making it solid for groups or solo dining. Happy hour draws the local crowd.
3030 Ocean Restaurant
This Harbor Beach spot serves Japanese sushi alongside seafood in a gastropub setting with a full cocktail program. The oceanfront location at 3030 delivers both raw bar offerings and crafted drinks.
Big Mike’s Healthy Choices- Breakfast - Lunch - Brunch
This locally owned Harbor Beach spot serves scratch-made vegan and gluten-free comfort food across from the Broward Convention Center. Chef Michael's plant-based breakfast, lunch, and fresh baked goods operation runs daily 8am-3pm with no preservatives.
Bimini Bay Bar
A dockside dive bar in Harbor Beach with cold drinks, waterfront views, and zero pretension. The kind of place you stay longer than planned.
Bistro 17 Restaurant
Bistro 17 operates inside a Marriott property, serving American cuisine at moderate prices. The restaurant appears to be part of the hotel's dining program rather than a standalone neighborhood spot.
BKK Thai & Sushi by Cilantro
Thai and Japanese fusion on S Federal Hwy with a rooftop and full bar. Authentic Thai dishes alongside creative sushi rolls, from Isaan sausage and Hoy Jor to hamachi jalapeño and a great lobster roll. Happy hour daily 3 to 6pm.
Boatyard
Dock-and-dine seafood overlooking the Intracoastal — raw bar, key lime pie, and the best deck in town for sunset.
Coconuts Fort Lauderdale
Dockside on the New River Sound with mega-yachts drifting past and a crowd that never wants to leave. Fresh seafood and that unmistakable FTL waterfront energy.
Dough Boys Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Since 1984, this SE 17th Street staple has built its reputation on huge portions and tremendous variety beyond just pizza. Known for their famous garlic rolls and old world style margherita pizza alongside pasta dishes and Italian specialties.
Fair Ketch
Sports bar meets coastal lounge inside the Omni Fort Lauderdale. Massive screens, a Topgolf Swing Suite, pool and foosball, elevated bar bites, and craft drinks. Open daily 11am to 1am.
HB Fresh
This Marriott Harbor Beach grab-and-go spot handles your quick fueling needs before hitting the beach or exploring Fort Lauderdale. Think convenient hotel convenience store vibes alongside the resort's Starbucks.
Hidden Key
Lively lobby bar inside the Omni Fort Lauderdale, open daily from 3pm. Expertly crafted cocktails and light bites in a relaxed setting -- good for starting the night or winding it down.
Joe's Cafe
This authentic American diner serves breakfast and lunch all day until 3pm, complete with a free jukebox and train set running overhead. Swing on outdoor chairs while enjoying traditional eggs-your-way, pancakes, waffles, and hefty burgers in a setting that transports you back to classic diner days.
Koi - Sushi Lounge
This Harbor Beach sushi lounge blends Japanese, Thai, and Chinese cuisines in an upscale setting that works equally well for date nights and group dinners. The trendy atmosphere attracts a scene-conscious crowd looking for Asian fusion beyond typical sushi fare.
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurants
This family-owned South Florida chain serves authentic Mexican and Spanish cuisine across six locations, including their Fort Lauderdale spot in Harbordale. They're known for fresh tacos, sizzling fajitas, and handcrafted cocktails.
La Fuga
This beachside Italian spot draws from both Nonna's kitchen and Florida's coastal bounty, serving handmrafted pasta and expertly stirred Negronis just a block from the sand. Their menu celebrates the culinary parallels between Italy and Florida's peninsula lifestyle.
Living Green Cafe - Fort Lauderdale 17 street
This Harbor Beach vegan cafe serves fresh, healthy plant-based dishes for breakfast and brunch. The bakery component adds house-made pastries to the mix, while wine service rounds out the offerings.
Manhattan NY Pizza- Restaurant & Bar
Manhattan NY Pizza brings authentic New York-style thin crust to Fort Lauderdale with dough sourced directly from New York. The foldable slices have crispy edges and proper chew, while late-night hours make it perfect for 2am cravings.
Old Heidelberg Restaurant
This Fort Lauderdale institution serves classic German cuisine with imported draft beers straight from Germany. Their happy hour features a unique setup where two drinks gets you access to their free buffet from 4-7pm.
Olive & Sea
This rooftop Mediterranean spot on the Intracoastal serves bold dishes with La Boite spice blends and daily local seafood specials. The cocktail program incorporates Eastern Mediterranean spices with Florida citrus and herbs.
Pizza Piez
Pizza Piez serves both pizza and burgers across two South Florida locations in Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach. They offer delivery, catering, and a membership program with insider discounts and budget-friendly bundles.
Press and Grind Cafe
Fort Lauderdale's Press & Grind serves single-origin specialty coffee alongside fresh-pressed organic juices, handcrafted açaí bowls, and chef-inspired sandwiches and salads. This wellness-focused neighborhood spot blends global inspiration with local roots.
Quarterdeck Restaurant + Sports Bar
This 50-year-old South Florida institution has evolved from a laid-back seaside spot into a community staple with four locations. Walls lined with TVs, cold drinks, and comfort food make it the neighborhood sports bar locals return to for game day or family dinner.
Reef 76 Kitchen and Bar
The main restaurant at the Omni Fort Lauderdale, led by a Broward County native chef. Caribbean-influenced coastal cuisine with a breakfast buffet daily, weekend brunch, and dinner featuring Florida grouper and wood-roasted heritage pork.
Riva
Harbor Beach Marriott's casual American spot serving breakfast and brunch alongside the resort's other dining venues. Part of the hotel's beachfront restaurant collection that includes 3030 Ocean and Sea Level.
Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar
Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar sits within the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, offering beachfront dining as part of the hotel's eclectic restaurant collection. This oceanside spot delivers both restaurant and bar service right on the sand.
Sushi by Bou - Pier Sixty-Six-Ft. Lauderdale
This omakase concept brings intimate chef-counter dining to Pier Sixty-Six, where seasoned sushi chefs guide you through courses of sustainably sourced ingredients. Each location has its own distinct vibe, making this more than your typical sushi experience.
Tamarindo Harbor Italian Bar & Grill
This Lake Ridge spot serves American and Italian fare in a waterfront setting suggested by its harbor-themed name. With limited details available, Tamarindo appears to blend casual bar atmosphere with grilled specialties across both culinary traditions.
TASTE Restaurant & Bar
Harbor Beach's hotel restaurant showcases coastal South Florida flavors with handcrafted pizzas and signature cocktails. The recently renovated space blends tropical sophistication with bold menu items like coconut shrimp and a proper Cuban sandwich.
Village Well Pub
A no-frills Irish pub steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Cold pints, pub classics, and the kind of unpretentious neighborhood energy that's increasingly rare on the beach strip.