25 Essential Fort Lauderdale Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Fort Lauderdale.
Beehive Kitchen
Florida
Modern counter-serve spot offering build-your-own bowls with protein, veggies & global flavors.
Doc B's Restaurant
Florida
Small-chain American spot offering seasonal comfort food in stylish, contemporary surroundings.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
Florida
Casual chain serving charred-crust pies, plus wings, subs & Italian plates in a modern setting.
Sapido Italian Restaurant, Pizza , Wine , Market and Café
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cozy nook offering handmade pastas, pizza & salads, plus a robust selection of wine.
Casa Calabria
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Casual option with modern flair & outdoor seating for Southern Italian dishes, wine & cocktails.
Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Munchie's Pizza Club
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Live music. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Raw-bar items are washed down with beer & wine at this long-running shack with a dockside patio.
Top Hat Deli
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Old-school–inspired new-wave deli offering knishes, Reubens & reinvented dishes, plus a full bar.
Lunchroom Sandwiches - North
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee. Popular for.
Cha-Baa | Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Casual destination for Japanese entrees & rolls plus classic Siamese entrees at lunch & dinner.
Even Keel Fish Shack
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Family-run spot where basic American fare & famed burgers are served in a low-key, strip-mall space.
Larb Thai-Isan
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Unfussy eatery offering typical Northeastern Thai cuisine like pad kee mao noodles & duck curry.
Tee Jay Thai Sushi
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Casual locale specializing in Thai & Japanese eats such as sushi, noodles & rice dishes.
YOT Bar & Kitchen
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
International pub grub, plus cocktails & wine in a cool dockside venue with live music.
Caffe Europa
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Italian plates made from family recipes star at this modern, cafe-style eatery & wine bar.
Mini Pita Mediterranean Cafe
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Middle Eastern fare with vegan & vegetarian dishes served in a snug space with sidewalk seating.
Sandbar Grill
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Casual American eats served morning to night in an oceanfront setting with a patio & beach access.
The Mason Jar Cafe
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Easygoing restaurant dishing out homestyle American food such as meatloaf & chicken pot pie.
Café BVR and Catering & The Lounge at Cafe BVR
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Live music.
H2ocean Seafood Market & Restaurant
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Long-running, family-owned chain serving a menu of traditional Cuban dishes in a relaxed setting.
First Watch
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Kan’s Thai Kitchen
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection.