Fort Lauderdale restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale is the \"Venice of America\" for a good reason. This city has miles of winding canals and waterways for the perfect gondola ride. The spectacular beaches, museums, and parks make Fort Lauderdale a must-visit destination. There is also a fantastic selection of Fort Lauderdale restaurants and cafés to choose from, especially on East Las Olas Boulevard. Many Fort Lauderdale restaurants have boat docks so you can sail on by for a great lunch or dinner.
Whether you're looking for a regular hangout or a venue for a special celebration, Fort Lauderdale has you covered. It's no surprise that seafood is heavily featured in many Fort Lauderdale restaurants with some just yards away from the ocean. Seared scallops, roasted octopus, and lobster guacamole can all be found as popular menu items. Cuban food and classic grilled Cuban sandwiches are also staples in Florida.
There's plenty of southern inspiration in Fort Lauderdale restaurants, where you'll find Texas-style brisket and tender ribs, mac-and-cheese, and collard greens. Moroccan and Asian restaurants in Fort Lauderdale offer fresh, innovative menus and come packed with local, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy meals at nostalgic mid-50s diners or revel in the trendiest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Bring your appetite and dig in.
Fort Lauderdale's top cuisines
Must-try Fort Lauderdale restaurants

PIZZA • PASTA • FRENCH FRIES
Stromboli Pizza
801 S University, Ste C101, Plantation
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Garlic Rolls (6) | $4.99 |
Meat Lovers | |
Cannoli | $5.95 |

BBQ • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Shorty's BBQ
5989 S. University Dr, Davie
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Adult ChixTender | $11.99 |
Our hand-breaded chicken tenders perfectly fried. Served with golden French fries. | |
BB Full Dinner | $25.99 |
Full rack of Meaty and tender baby backs hickory-smoked and brushed with our sweet original BBQ sauce and finished on the char-grill. Served with our famous coleslaw, French fries and garlic bread. | |
Side BBQ Beans | $3.49 |
Homemade from our secret recipe.Mouth watering baked Bar B-Q beans with chunks of our best pulled pork. |

TACOS • SEAFOOD • CHICKEN
The Whole Enchilada / FTL
745 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
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Hasselhoff | $7.49 |
Two tacos. Your choice of Protein. Loaded with lettuce, cheese and tomato. Includes Bag of Chips & One Smooth Pico Salsa. | |
Fajita Quesadilla | $8.99 |
Grilled flour or whole wheat tortilla, filled with roasted peppers & onions, jack & cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo on the side | |
Pancho Villa Quesadilla | $8.49 |
Grilled flour or whole wheat tortilla, filled with jack & cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo on the side |

Big C's Downtown Pizzeria
1509 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale
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Buffalo Chicken Salad | $13.95 |
Homemade breaded buffalo chicken, loads of cheddar cheese on top of mixed greens with fresh tomato, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, green olives and peppercinis served with ranch dressing | |
Cheeseburger | |
Our burgers are made fresh daily with ground chuck and are never frozen. Served on Challah bun. | |
Chicken Wings | |

FRENCH FRIES
Cuba Libre - Fort Lauderdale
800 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
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Spinach and Manchego Bunuelos | $12.00 |
Manchego cheese and spinach fritters, goat cheese crema, organic olive oil, fresh black pepper | |
Kid's Empanadas | $12.95 |
Black Beans | $4.00 |

Stephanie's Vegan Bakery + Cafe
1436 Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
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Beef Pastelitos | $4.50 |
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake | $4.00 |
Dulce De Leche Cupcake | $4.50 |

Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen
6310 Griffin Rd. B-107, Davie
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HOUSE SPECIAL PHO l Pho Dac Biet | $15.00 |
Made with our rich, slow cooked beef broth, eye round, brisket, flank, tripe, and meatball. Served with a side of bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and garnish with yellow and green onions. | |
RARE EYE ROUND PHO l Pho Tai | $13.00 |
Made with our rich, slow cooked beef broth, fresh pho noodle and eye round. Served with a side of bean sprouts, basil, culantro, and garnish with yellow and green onions. | |
RARE EYE ROUND & BRISKET PHO l Pho Tai Gau | $13.00 |
Beef broth pho with eye round and brisket. Served with bean sprouts, basil and culantro, garnished with green onions and sweet yellow. |

PIZZA
Zona Blu
189 WESTON RD, Weston
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Lasagna alla Bolognese | $15.00 |
Lasagna with a bolognese sauce (meat) | |
Margherita Chia Pizza | $10.00 |
Mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce | |
Prosciutto e Funghi Bosa Pizza | $16.00 |
Prosciutto cotto, mushroom, mozzarella, tomato sauce |

LeBoy x Late Night Liquor
1243 NE 11th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
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Beringer Founders Estate Merlot 750ml | $11.99 |
Yellow Tail Moscato 750ml | $9.99 |
Don Julio Reposado 750ml | $56.99 |

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine
5822 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City
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Quesadilla Adult | $9.99 |
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish and type of taco, consisting of a very large flour tortilla (10" diameter) that is filled primarily with cheese; however you have options to enhance the flavor of the quesadilla by adding a filling, which will make it even more yummy! It is then folded in two, grilled so that all the flavors are integrated and then cut in half. Comes served with a side of Lettuce, Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream (All on the side). * Not spicy. * Every additional ingredient has a cost. * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. | |
Guacamole & Chips (TO SHARE SIZE) | $10.99 |
Our guacamole has its original ingredients: Crushed avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro and a touch of lemon juice. You can spice it up by adding Serrano Peppers (totally optional). Serrano Peppers are a relatively small green pepper. It is said to be about five times hotter than the jalapeños. That is why we only add tiny diced pieces of it either into or to the side of the guacamole when requested. Must try! * Not Spicy -when no Serrano Peppers are added. * Vegetarian. * Every additional ingredient has a cost. | |
Cheese Crust Tacos | $6.99 |
Order comes with 2 small tacos (the diameter of the cheese crust taco is about 5"). You can choose only 1 protein per order. Perfect for watching the diet. They are Keto friendly tacos! Keto Tacos are made with cheese taco shells versus tortillas. Gouda cheese is melted on a grill and formed into the shape of a taco and filled with your choice of Carne Asada, Pastor, Chorizo o Chicken. * Not Spicy. * Every additional ingredient has a cost. * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. |

Douglas K. Catering
3601 W. Commercial #29, Fort Lauderdale
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Assorted 12oz Cans | $1.25 |
Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite | |
Paper Sets included | |
Wrapped: fork, knife, napkin, large foam plate. | |
Large Spoon | |

Bonjour French Bakery & Cafe
1435 North Park Drive, Weston
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# 2 Croque Monsieur | $11.49 |
White bread with ham and cheese, topped with bechamel cream and melted cheese | |
# 4 Bonjour Breakfast | $11.49 |
croissant with 2 eggs (fried, omelet or scrambled) and choice of two: ham, cheese, bacon, peppers, onion, mushrooms, spinach. | |
Pumpkin Soup | |
Pumpkin cream |

Newbury Salads
112 Davie Blvd Unit B, Fort Lauderdale
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Build Your Own Salad | $7.95 |
Choose your salad base, 4 regular toppings, and dressing. | |
Ocean Drive Smoothie | $6.95 |
Mango, pineapple, banana, coconut water, ice | |
Build Your Own Grain Bowl | $7.95 |
Choose your grain bowl base, 4 regular toppings, and dressing |

La Perla Seafood Bar & Grill
1396 SW 160th Ave, Weston
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Arroz Chaufa De Pollo | $15.95 |
Cuatro Leches | $6.95 |
Ceviche Endiablado Pescado | $14.95 |

GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Legends Tavern & Grille
1387 S University Dr, Plantation
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Buffalo Chicken Ciabatta | $15.99 |
Pot Roast Grilled Cheese | $15.99 |
Shoestring Fries | $3.99 |

411 South Bar and Grill
411 S. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale
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Chicken Wings | $19.00 |
Eight crispy fried naked wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo or BBQ sauce | |
2-2-2-2 | $16.00 |
2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 sausage links & two slices of bacon | |
Cheeseburger | $18.00 |
Charbroiled Eight ounce thick and juicy burger on a brioche bun, topped with white American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, sliced pickles and our special sauce |

PIZZA • PASTA • CHICKEN
TARANTELLA RISTORANTE
1755 Bell Tower Ln, Weston
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Gnocchi | $22.00 |
Homemade gnocchi pasta with your choice of sauce | |
Insalatta Mista | $9.50 |
Italian spring mix with our house balsamic dressing | |
Fettuccini Alfredo | $20.00 |
Fettucine pasta sautéed in our creamy alfredo sauce |

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
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2 Person Pod: Shelea | $90.00 |
Your choice of: 2 Food Offerings and 1 Bottle of Premium Wine, plus 2 FIJI Bottled Water (500ml) delivered to your seat after you arrive for Shelea, BACKLOT LIVE, March 20, 2021 - notify an Usher once you are seated. | |
4 Person Pod: Symphony of the Americas | $135.00 |
Your choice of: 4 Food Offerings and 1 Bottle of Premium Wine, plus 4 FIJI Bottled Water (500ml) delivered to your seat after you arrive for Symphony of the Americas, BACKLOT LIVE, April 22, or 23, 2021 - notify an Usher once you are seated. | |
2 Person Pod: Best of the Eagles | $90.00 |
Your choice of: 2 Food Offerings and 1 Bottle of Premium Wine, plus 2 FIJI Bottled Water (500ml) delivered to your seat after you arrive for In the Best of the Eagles, BACKLOT LIVE, February 27, 2021 - notify an Usher once you are seated. |

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Fort Lauderdale
2422 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
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Coconut Milk | $5.45 |
Our delicious, vegan Coconut Milk Base with your choice of Flavor and Mix-N's a la carte. | |
Tought Cookie | $14.90 |
A Quart of Biscotti Ice Cream with Caramel Swirls and Cookie Dough Mix-Ns. (Note: All added mix-ins come on the side) | |
Oat Milk | $5.45 |
Our oat milk base offers our vegan friends the opportunity to indulge in a tasty bowl of ice cream creating a totally delicious and completely dairy-free ice cream. |

The Brass Tap
551 N. Federal Hwy,, Ft. Lauderdale
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Korean BBQ Pork Flatbread | |
Pepper jack cheese, pickled red onions, scallions & Korean BBQ sauce (940 CAL.) | |
Carolina Sweets Fries | |
Sweet potato fries, pulled pork, Carolina gold BBQ sauce & scallions (530 CAL.) | |
Single Impossible Burger | |
Lettuce, tomato, pickle on a butter brioche bun served with crinkle-cut fries (1030 CAL.) |

PANNA Weston Road
2620 Weston Rd, Weston
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Cachapa s | $11.99 |
Sweet corn pancakes served with de mano cheese. | |
Baby Arepitas Mix | $9.99 |
Combination of four fried mini arepas of our most popular flavors: pelua, pepiada, catira, ham and guayanés cheese. | |
Pandebono | $1.49 |
Pandebono |

SALADS • SANDWICHES • SUBS • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS
Press Gourmet Sandwiches
6206 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
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Tribune | $11.75 |
Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese, Candied Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Truffle Mayo | |
Telegraph | $11.75 |
"The Fontina Press" Fried Chicken Cutlet or Grilled Chicken, Fontina Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Basil Pesto, Arugula, and Press Sauce | |
Daily | $11.75 |
Grilled Chicken, Brie Cheese, Candied Bacon, Tomato, Spinach, and Apricot Jam |

CJ Blacks
11300 West State Road 84, Davie
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Kid's Burger Bites | $7.95 |
Cooked well done. Served with French fries, slaw, mandarin oranges or applesauce. | |
Cheeseburger | $14.00 |
1/2 lb Angus Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, American Cheese | |
CJ's House Salad | $12.00 |
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Carrots, Cucumber, Chopped Egg, Green Olives, Cheddar Cheese |

Press & Grind Cafe
1300 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale
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Chicken Club | $11.35 |
Freshly grilled free range organic chicken breast served on 2 slices of multi-grain toast dressed with our parmesan pesto spread, fresh mixed greens, tomato slices, sweet & spicy bacon, and gruyere cheese. | |
Cappucino | $3.65 |
The cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee drink, prepared with steamed milk and foam. Served in both 12 ounce and 16 ounce options. | |
Latte | $3.95 |
A latte is a coffee drink made with 2 oz of espresso and steamed milk. Available Hot or Iced and also available in 12 ounce or 16 ounce sizes |

Ke uH
2278 Weston Rd, Weston
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Dragon Roll | $18.00 |
crispy shrimp, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, tobiko, eel sauce | |
Pop | $14.00 |
yuzu krab salad with chili soy paper, tobiko, truffle butter dipping sauce | |
Bea Roll | $18.00 |
crispy shrimp, fried plantain, avocado, cream cheese, red chili soy paper, tobiko, eel sauce, lemon pepper |

Mom's Kitchen - Oakland Park
1940 NE 45 street, Oakland Park
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BYO Omelet | $8.99 |
Homefries | $2.99 |
Club Sandwich | $12.49 |

The Drunken Taco
201 S Atlantic Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
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Wings | $11.95 |
Blackened Fish Bites | $11.95 |
Fish Tacos | $14.95 |

SALADS • SANDWICHES • SUBS
Mr. M's Sandwich Shop
3325 S University Dr, Davie
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Sub Bowl | $6.49 |
A great way to enjoy the traditional Mr Ms sub you've always loved without the bread | |
6" Turkey Breast Sub | $5.49 |
6" Tuna Salad Sub | $5.49 |