Central / Established
Middle River Terrace
15 places
Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant
Authentic Haitian cooking with a 4.9 Google rating and a loyal following. Known for exceptionally flavorful griot, turkey, tostones, black rice, and pikliz. Primarily takeout, with careful attention to packaging and presentation.
Glitch Bar
This Flagler Village arcade bar pairs vintage games like Donkey Kong and pinball with craft cocktails and stacked sandwiches. DJ nights feature alt 90's music, while Killer Queen tournaments draw competitive crowds throughout the week.
Highroller’s sushi & hibachi
Chef Chino's creative fusion spot blending hibachi, sushi, and comfort food. Signature items include salmon hibachi, hibachidillas, cheeseburger egg rolls, smash burgers, and fried Oreos. Open evenings Wednesday through Monday.
Kase cuisine
Family-owned Haitian spot on NE 4th Ave serving traditional stews, crispy fried meats, whole snapper, and Sunday joumou soup. Authentic Caribbean flavors in a lively, welcoming setting.
Mambas Pizza
Chef Mamba serves classic Neapolitan pizza from a 1972 Volkswagen bus, firing pies in a 900+ degree oven with imported Italian flour dough that ferments for 72 hours. The mobile operation caters events across South Florida with San Marzano tomatoes and custom menus.
MISO Japanese Tapas
MISO Japanese Tapas elevates sushi with inventive rolls like the OG Passakos topped with seared wagyu and the Cali-Co featuring panko shrimp with maduros. Their sashimi spans A5 wagyu beef tataki to traditional belly cut tastings and conch octopus salad.
Patio Bar & Pizza
This Middle River Terrace spot fires sourdough-crust pizzas in an Italian brick oven, using Chris Bianco tomatoes and seed-oil-free ingredients. The dog-friendly outdoor patio features a big screen for games, fire pit, and craft cocktails alongside Wine Down Wednesdays.
Piman Cafe Restaurant
This Haitian spot on NE Fourth Ave offers traditional dishes like fried goat and rice with takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating options. They accept Apple Pay and contactless payments for convenience.
Plant Based Mafia Fort Lauderdale
This vegan Italian spot delivers plant-based comfort food throughout Middle River Terrace and beyond. They prioritize direct ordering over third-party apps and offer free delivery on orders over $30.
Roxanne's Liquor Bar & Kitchen
This Middle River Terrace bar serves craft cocktails with playful names like "Bathroom Line" and "954 Problems (But Tequila Ain't One)" alongside kitchen takeovers. The drinks menu spans creative house cocktails to beer and wine, plus a $3 shot called "Roxanne's Pour Decision."
Sidewalk Diner
A casual all-day diner in Middle River Terrace serving classic American breakfast and lunch. The kind of reliable neighborhood spot that earns its regulars one plate at a time.
The Host Table and Tap
A cozy neighborhood brunch spot on NE 4th Ave, open Thursday through Monday until 3pm. Avocado toast, grain bowls, breakfast sandwiches, and specialty coffee, with a pet-friendly courtyard out back.
The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill
This Middle River Terrace taco shop has been serving fresh Mex since 2006, with house-made salsas ranging from traditional to mango. Their menu spans from street corn and queso con carne to build-your-own bowls with proteins like mahi and tofu.
Tokyo Hawaiian
Japanese-Hawaiian fusion on NE 9th Ave, open until 2-3am. Sushi rolls, hibachi, island BBQ plates, musubis, and wings -- one of the few late-night spots in Fort Lauderdale.
Wilton Wings & Pizza (Original Location)
This Middle River Terrace stalwart serves chicken wings and pizza to families and groups in a casual neighborhood setting. The original location keeps things straightforward with wallet-friendly prices that work whether you're dining solo or feeding a crowd.