Restaurants

15th 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.

Seafood$$$

Harbor Beach

American Social - Bar & Kitchen - Fort Lauderdale

Vibrant gastropub with updated American comfort food, craft brews, flat-screen TVs & a patio.

American RestaurantBrunch Restaurant$$

Las Olas Corridor

Andy's Corner Coffee

Andy's Corner Coffee positions itself as Fort Lauderdale's community coffeehouse, serving handcrafted drinks in a space designed for genuine connection. They host live music performances and offer catering services for events ranging from corporate meetings to wedding festivities.

Breakfast RestaurantCoffee Shop$$

Flagler Village

Anthony's Runway 84

Anthony's Runway 84 brings old-school Italian dining to Croissant Park with classics like baked clams oreganata and stuffed Sicilian peppers. Live music most nights and a business casual dress code set the tone for dinner that's never just dinner.

ItalianCocktail Bar / Gastropub$$$$

Croissant Park

Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse

Fort Lauderdale's most authentic Georgian restaurant serves handcrafted khachapuri and khinkali alongside steakhouse fare. The Tarpon River spot hosts regular karaoke nights and themed events, plus features a 12-foot billiard table for post-dinner entertainment.

SeafoodSteakhouse$$$$

Tarpon River

Baires Grill - Las Olas

This authentic Argentine restaurant brings premium cuts and classic milanesas to Las Olas Boulevard. Part of a growing South Florida chain, Baires Grill serves lunch and dinner daily until 10pm weeknights, 11pm weekends.

Argentinian RestaurantSouth American Restaurant$$$

Las Olas Corridor

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.

Bar And GrillCocktail Bar$$

A1A Corridor

Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale

This downtown taco spot delivers killer tacos and cocktails with a lounge-meets-nightclub energy. The menu spans traditional Mexican fare alongside creative cocktails, making it equally suited for dinner or late-night drinks.

Mexican RestaurantLounge Bar$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Batch New Southern Kitchen

Scratch-cooked New Southern comfort food done right. Smoked short ribs, chicken and waffles, and homemade root beer in a casual, buzzy setting.

BBQ / SouthernAmerican$$

Flagler Village

Beach House Las Olas

Oceanfront spot on Fort Lauderdale Beach serving lobster rolls, blackened shrimp, and smash burgers with fire pits and palm trees. The coastal menu blends Southern flair with seafood classics, perfect for sunset beers or weekend celebrations.

SeafoodAmerican$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Blue Steel Pizza Marina Village

Blue Steel Pizza Co specializes in Detroit-style square pan pizza on Seabreeze Boulevard. The menu extends beyond pizza with items like chicken and waffles, smash burgers, and fried chicken bao buns, plus full bar service.

PizzaAmerican$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Bo's Beach

This Fort Lauderdale Beach gastropub hooks locals with $2 oysters every Sunday during their weekly Oysterfest. The waterfront spot keeps things simple with their regular oyster-focused menu and social media presence.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubSeafood$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

This downtown taqueria doubles as a high-energy lounge with speakeasy vibes and bottle service. They're serious about their weekly specials—Margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays keep the place buzzing.

MexicanCocktail Bar / Gastropub$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Booze Garden

Funky, high-energy watering hole featuring arcade-style games, a turf floor & sports on TV.

BarBeer Garden$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Cafe Vico – Authentic Italian Restaurant & Catering in Fort Lauderdale

This cozy Federal Highway bistro serves handmade pastas and traditional dishes like veal osso buco alongside candlelit tables. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings plus daily happy hour from 4-7 PM create the neighborhood energy that keeps locals coming back.

ItalianCocktail Bar / Gastropub

Las Olas Corridor

Casablanca Cafe

This Mediterranean Revival landmark sits in Fort Lauderdale's first beachfront home, serving Mediterranean and American cuisine with oceanfront views. The historic setting comes alive with live piano music in the evenings and operates first-come, first-served with no reservations required.

AmericanBreakfast / Brunch$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Con Murphy's Ocean Bar & Grill

An Irish pub on Fort Lauderdale Beach serving breakfast, pub food, and cold drinks with ocean proximity. A reliable beachside stop for anyone who wants a proper pint with their meal.

Breakfast RestaurantIrish Pub$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Dal Contadino Trattoria

Chef Nuccio and wife Kremena serve rustic homestyle Italian with handmade pastas crafted daily, including spinach varieties and gluten-free options. Mediterranean fish and Tuscany steak anchor the menu at this husband-and-wife operation.

ItalianCocktail Bar / Gastropub$$

Oakland Park

Emily's Garden

Set in a 1920s Las Olas garden estate, this atmospheric spot serves breakfast and lunch from local favorites On The Run Coffee Bar and River Café by day, then fires up Roman-style pizza from an outdoor Piaggio Ape oven come evening.

Wine Bar$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Escape Rooftop Bar

Perched atop the Kimpton Shorebreak, this rooftop bar delivers city skyline views with craft cocktails made from local ingredients. The outdoor space hosts live music and DJ sets, plus happy hour specials during sunset.

$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Funky Buddha Brewery

This Oakland Park brewery has been bringing the funk since 2010 with their taproom they call "The Funkiest Place On Earth." Beyond craft beer, they now offer THC Social Tonics and host weekly events with Saturday brewery tours available.

Cocktail Bar / Gastropub

Oakland Park

Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar & Grille

A Wilton Manors institution since 1997. Part sports bar, part neighborhood gathering place, with a full menu and the kind of loyal local crowd that's been showing up for decades.

Pizza RestaurantBrunch Restaurant$$

Wilton Manors

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.

BarNight Club$$

Middle River Terrace

La Mexicana Taco Bar

This bohemian-styled taco spot serves up signature tacos, handcrafted margaritas, and weekend brunch in Wilton Manors. The outdoor setting features live music on Saturday nights, plus Taco Tuesday deals that keep locals coming back.

Mexican RestaurantTaco Restaurant$$

Wilton Manors

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.

AmericanCocktail Bar / Gastropub

FATVillage

Mainland Bar At Marina Village

Located within Marina Village's waterfront food hall, this Intracoastal spot combines bar service with live music programming. The venue embraces Fort Lauderdale's salt life culture through natural design elements and earthy tones.

BarBar And Grill$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill - Fort Lauderdale

Marina 84 pulls double duty as both sports bar and nightclub, hosting karaoke nights and open mic events alongside game screenings. The calendar stays packed with live entertainment and soccer matches.

Sports BarNight Club$$

Riverside Park

Mastro's Ocean Club

This Intercoastal Waterway steakhouse from Executive Chef Michael Colbert pairs prime cuts with waterfront views and nightly live entertainment. The Wine Spectator Grand Award winner serves weekend brunch alongside dinner classics like New York strip and Maine lobster dishes.

Steakhouse$$$$

Coral Ridge

Munchie's Pizza Club

This dog-themed pizza joint in Sailboat Bend features Chef Todd Erickson (who beat Bobby Flay on Food Network) serving both humans and pups. Catch games on South Florida's largest screens while playing vintage arcade games.

Pizza$

Sailboat Bend

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.

German RestaurantLounge Bar$$

Harbor Beach

Parrot Lounge

This 1970s beachside institution serves conch fritters, smoked fish dip, and wings while Eagles and Panthers fans pack the room. The menu runs from blackened mahi-mahi fingers to nuclear-level buffalo wings, all just steps from the sand.

PubSports Bar$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubPizza$$

Middle River Terrace

Poorhouse

Live music draws locals to this boisterous watering hole serving lots of American bar food.

Bar And GrillBar$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Santorini by Georgios

The spirit of the Greek islands lands on Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk. Grilled seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and a lively DJ brunch that goes long.

Greek / MediterraneanSeafood$$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Shooters Waterfront

A sprawling waterfront landmark on the Intracoastal that's been a local favorite for years. Dockside tables, live events, and a happy hour that fills fast.

AmericanSeafood$$

Coral Ridge

Shuck N Dive

This 90-seat Cajun cafe ships Louisiana crawfish and oysters overnight via Southwest cargo to maintain authenticity. They support NOLA teams while serving jambalaya, grits, and seasonal live boiled crawfish with a full bar.

BBQ / SouthernAmerican$$

Victoria Park

Slackers Bar & Grill

The largest Green Bay Packers bar in Florida serves Wisconsin-meets-Florida comfort food with hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and their signature Wisconsin Beer Brat Burger. Voted #1 place to watch sports by New Times Magazine, with nightly specials like 75-cent wings and $5 burgers.

Bar$$

Croissant Park

Smitty's Wings Sistrunk

Smitty's serves what they call the best wings in town with their signature Smitty's Sauce. Wine Down Wednesday, Karaoke Friday, and Cigar Sunday keep the weekly calendar packed with regulars.

$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Stache 1920's Drinking Den

A dimly lit prohibition-era cocktail den in the arts district. Craft cocktails and live jazz until late — plan to stay longer than you meant to.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubAmerican$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Sunness Supper Club

This Coral Ridge supper club blends timeless comfort with contemporary American cuisine, creating a nostalgic yet elegant atmosphere. They host weekly Mahjong nights and backgammon events, plus comedy shows at their Bar Betty.

American$$$

Coral Ridge

Tarpon River Brewing

This downtown brewery operates from a converted 1929 horse barn between the Tarpon River and New River, crafting their full line of beers on-site. The historic 11,000 square foot space houses both the brewing operation and a beer-inspired food menu.

Tarpon River

The Well - Wilton Manors

This Wilton Drive entertainment hub packs weekly variety shows, drag bingo, poker nights, and Friday karaoke into a regular rotation. Sunday Service with the Lords keeps the party going through the weekend.

Night ClubBar$

Wilton Manors

The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

This Hamptons-inspired waterfront destination features communal tables under shaded tents, synthetic lawns, and rotating pop-ups from Fort Lauderdale's top chefs. Open Thursday through Sunday with riverfront views that shine at sunset.

BarFood Court$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

TIMBR Restaurant & Lounge

TIMBR serves vineyard cuisine blending refined American staples with European classics across two enchanting spaces on Las Olas. The Parc sits among trees with glowing fireflies, while The Atrium dazzles with 50,000 flowers beneath a 33-foot glass pyramid.

AmericanSteakhouse$$$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Tin Roof

Tin Roof delivers live bands on weekends plus DJ sets in their Green Room, creating a dual-room entertainment setup with multiple bars and a patio. Their kitchen cranks out hand-breaded chicken tenders, house-ground smash burgers, and wings they claim are Fort Lauderdale's best.

Cocktail Bar / Gastropub$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

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.

Fusion RestaurantBar And Grill$$

A1A Corridor