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

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.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubJapanese / Sushi$$$

Harbor Beach

411 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.

Cocktail Bar / Gastropub$$

A1A Corridor

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

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

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

Bellagamba's Fine Italian Restaurant

This family-owned Tarpon River spot serves generations-old Italian recipes like Ossobuco alla Milanese and housemade ravioli. Weekday happy hour runs 4-6pm at the bar and patio, with free delivery available.

$$

Tarpon River

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.

Bar$

Harbor Beach

Blondies Sports Bar

This beachfront sports bar combines oceanfront TVs with classic pub grub and ice-cold beer. Pool tables and direct beach access make it Fort Lauderdale's go-to spot for watching games with your toes in the sand.

AmericanSports Bar$

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

Boathouse At The Riverside

Mediterranean-inspired small plates meet waterfront views on the New River, with dock-and-dine convenience behind the Riverside Hotel. Daily happy hour runs until 6:30pm, plus Sunday brunch overlooking the water.

International-inspired$$

Colee Hammock

Boatyard

Dock-and-dine seafood overlooking the Intracoastal — raw bar, key lime pie, and the best deck in town for sunset.

SeafoodAmerican$$$

Harbor Beach

Burlock Coast

Burlock Coast anchors Fort Lauderdale Beach with serious seafood focus. This waterfront spot draws both locals and visitors who know their way around a raw bar.

SeafoodAmerican$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

French duo Estelle and Ben bring Parisian breakfast and brunch culture to Tarpon River with all-day service. The menu spans sweet pastries and pancakes to benedicts and omelettes, plus specialty coffees and bottomless cocktails.

$$

Tarpon River

Café Del Mar

This oceanfront Italian spot has anchored Fort Lauderdale Beach since 2002, serving homemade pasta and fresh seafood from their on-premise lobster tank. The family-owned favorite draws locals and tourists for dishes like Oven Roasted Seafood Cartoccio and oversized frozen cocktails.

ItalianSeafood$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Cafe Ibiza

This Mediterranean spot on Las Olas Beach keeps it simple with Greek and Mediterranean classics. The beachside location makes it a solid option when you want familiar flavors without venturing far from the sand.

Greek / Mediterranean$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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.

Italian$$

A1A Corridor

Casa Sensei

Latin-Asian fusion on the Las Olas Riverwalk — gondola views, dim lighting, and a sushi bar with serious depth.

Pan-AsianLatin$$$

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

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.

SeafoodAmerican$$

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

Evelyn's

This Four Seasons spot delivers Greek-Mediterranean mezze culture with weekend brunch built around sharing plates and conversation. The $70 experience includes welcome cocktails, grand mezze spreads, and mains like chicken & falafel waffles or shakshuka.

Greek / MediterraneanAmerican$$$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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.

Harbor Beach

Florida Room at The Fort

A lakeside spot inside The Fort where Top Chef alumni Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis turn out seed oil-free coastal fare with a Southern accent. Think watermelon-feta salad, tallow tater tots with caviar, and a double smash burger with tallow fries, all overlooking the water in Harbor Beach.

SouthernCoastal American$$

Harbor Beach

Lona Cocina Tequileria

Chef Pablo Salas serves contemporary Mexican fare with beachfront views, featuring signature dishes like Ahi Tuna Tostada and Lobster Quesadilla. This award-winning tequileria pairs authentic flavors with creative cocktails right on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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

Marina Village Fort Lauderdale Beach

This waterfront food hall on the Intracoastal channels Fort Lauderdale's salt life culture through natural, earthy design and multiple dining kiosks. The emphasis on simplicity and coastal architecture creates a laid-back atmosphere that feels authentically local.

Food HallCocktail Bar / Gastropub$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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

Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale

This sprawling 15,000-square-foot waterfront spot by Las Olas Bridge spans two stories with outdoor terraces overlooking the Intracoastal. Executive Chef Charlie Tkacik runs the kitchen, serving everything from weekday lunch to weekend brunch with dishes like Crabcake Eggs Benedict.

Seafood$$$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubGreek / Mediterranean

Harbor Beach

Ozzie's Restaurant Bar

Ozzie's serves fusion Italian and American cuisine right on Fort Lauderdale Beach with ocean views and wave sounds. Their signature Power Breakfast features Spanish chistorra sausage, crispy fries, and fried eggs, perfect for beachfront brunch with mimosas.

Asian FusionAmerican$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Piola Italian Restaurant Fort Lauderdale

This Las Olas Riverwalk spot specializes in thin-crust brick-oven pizzas with creative international toppings alongside modern takes on classic Italian dishes. Their house-made pasta sauces and homemade desserts like Nutella pizza set them apart from typical Italian joints.

ItalianPizza

Tarpon River

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.

$$

Harbor Beach

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.

AmericanBreakfast / Brunch$$

Harbor Beach

Rock Bar

This beachfront spot combines hookah service with a restaurant and nightclub setup. The multi-concept venue offers dining alongside shisha in a beach setting that transitions into late-night entertainment.

BarNight Club$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

S3 Sun Sea Sand

Right on the beach with panoramic Atlantic views. Cold drinks, fresh seafood, and the kind of effortless FTL afternoon that makes locals feel lucky.

SeafoodAmerican$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Sakana Nikkei

This Tarpon River spot fuses Peruvian and Japanese cuisines, serving everything from vibrant ceviches to precision sushi rolls. The interior blends traditional Peruvian artwork with Japanese minimalism for an atmosphere that's as thoughtfully curated as the menu.

$$$

Tarpon River

Salty Siren

The poolside and beachfront spot at B Ocean Resort serves frozen drinks and fresh fish tacos from 11 AM to sunset. Their menu spans shareables like guacamole and nachos, plus mahi mahi tacos with pickled cabbage and pepperoni pizza with hot honey.

American$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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

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.

AmericanSeafood$$

Harbor Beach

Serafina by the Water

A candlelit Italian trattoria on the Middle River in Victoria Park. Covered patio, water views, and house-made pasta that earns the drive. Reserve ahead.

ItalianSeafood$$$

Victoria Park

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

Sister Sara Crab House

A downtown Fort Lauderdale seafood spot specializing in crab and shellfish. Casual, straightforward, and focused on doing what it does well.

Seafood Restaurant$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Southport Raw Bar

A no-frills raw bar that's been shucking oysters for over 50 years. Waterway views, cold beer, live music most nights, and a patio that belongs in a different era.

SeafoodAmerican$

Tarpon River

Steak 954

A beachside steakhouse that earns the splurge. Prime cuts, stunning ocean views, and service that doesn't miss. The jellyfish tanks are a bonus.

SteakhouseSeafood$$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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.

Sushi RestaurantJapanese Restaurant$$$$

Harbor Beach

Takato

Chef Taek Lee's Japanese-Korean fusion anchored by a 26-foot sushi bar on the ocean. Duck bao buns and kimchi fried rice alongside refined sushi. One of the best dining rooms in the city.

Japanese / SushiKorean$$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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.

AmericanItalian$$

Harbor Beach

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

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.

American RestaurantBar$$

Harbor Beach

The House on the River

Set inside a historic home on the New River, this is FTL's most romantic dining room. American coastal cuisine with Saturday high tea and genuine old-Florida charm.

AmericanSeafood$$$

Sailboat Bend

The Lobby Fort Lauderdale (FTL)

Attached to the Vu New River Building, this downtown spot fuses global flavors with locally sourced ingredients using innovative techniques. The nature-inspired space overlooks the river and specializes in contemporary takes on classic dishes through scratch cooking.

$$

Las Olas Corridor

The Riverside Market Cafe

This Tarpon River craft beer destination showcases an impressive rotating selection from breweries like Dogfish Head, Bell's, and Cigar City. Their featured lineup spans everything from tropical IPAs to oak-aged ales and robust porters.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubBreakfast / Brunch$$

Tarpon River

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

Tinta

This beachfront breakfast spot serves Mexican-inspired morning fare like carne asada y huevos, chorizo smothered burritos, and specialty omelets filled with adobo pork or lump crab. The avocado toast comes three ways, including one topped with tequila-cured smoked salmon.

Breakfast / Brunch$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Tropical Vitality Café

This Tarpon River spot focuses on made-to-order wellness plates featuring honey garlic salmon, ribeye steak, and curry chicken served with rice and vegetables. They also blend organic smoothies, acai bowls, and protein shakes with a 25-30 minute prep guarantee.

$$

Tarpon River

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

Japanese soul food meets American BBQ on the riverfront. Chef Michael Lewis runs a wood-fired smoker alongside a 26-foot bar with waterfront terrace views.

Japanese / SushiBBQ / Southern$$

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery

This reimagined oceanfront spot blends Florida Coastal cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, serving signature weekend brunch and dinner menus with Floribbean flair. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and sharable small plates come with stunning ocean views and sea breezes.

Cocktail Bar / GastropubBreakfast / Brunch$$

Fort Lauderdale Beach

YOT Bar & Kitchen

Fort Lauderdale's best-kept secret inside the Lauderdale Marine Center. Waterfront tables, a great bar, and the kind of relaxed vibe that's getting harder to find.

AmericanSeafood$$

Tarpon River