Dining in Greater Fort Lauderdale is a feast
for the senses at any time of the day or night.
With more than 3,500 restaurants ranging from
intimate cafes to al fresco waterfront dining
spots to quaint bistros, ethnic eateries and world
renowned steakhouses. You'll find New Florida
taste treats---seafood straight from the sea and
field fresh fruits and vegetables. Take a look
at our creative dining selections, pick one and
enjoy a great meal. You will have about 87,660
meals in your lifetime! Don't waste any.
Many energetic nightspots are open
for your partying pleasure ’til 4 a.m, at which
point you might as well start all over with, say,
breakfast on the beach. Greater Fort Lauderdale
-- it’s a dining and entertainment mecca that
never stops.
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15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 763-2777
Florida seafood restaurant overlooking
the Intracoastal with dock space for
boats. Unusually wide selections of
fresh seafood from all over the world.
Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
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3030 Ocean
Harbor Beach Marriott, 3030 Holiday
Drive, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 765-3030
Chef Max prepares Florida-inspired dishes
to raves. Along with a fabulous view
of the ocean, 3030 features a raw bar,
unique appetizers and marvelous main
courses. $$$
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Anita's Grill Mexicano
10288 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs
(954) 255-1778
No Chimchangas here... Gourmet Mexican
cuisine including fried cactus leaves,
roasted duck with shitake mushrooms
and chilies, and lamb chops grilled
with rosemary and salsa. $$$
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Aruba Beach Cafe
Commercial Boulevard and A1A, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
(954) 776-0001
Beachfront cafe with Caribbean-style
atmosphere with West Indian favorites
and live music. Lunch, Dinner and Sunday
Breakfast Buffet. $$
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Bahia Cabana
3001 Harbor Drive, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 524-1555
Waterfront indoor and outdoor, casual
restaurant overlooking the Intracoastal
Waterway with live music. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Tropical atmosphere. $
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Bistro 17
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 626-1701
Textural contrasts, terrific flavors
make for creative, stand-out appetizers,
add impeccable service and tasty main
courses add up to a meaningful dining
experience. $$$
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Bistro Mezzaluna
741 SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 522-6620
Mediterranean accented bistro style
restaurant where the ambiance is often
loud but friendly, with constant presence
of the owner George Mayo. Features an
extensive wine list. $$$
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Black Orchid Cafe
2985 North Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 561-9398
Restaurant has a sleek modern decor
including orchids and live music, with
a menu designed to appeal widely, serving
generous portions. Extensive wine list.
Open for dinner Monday - Saturday. $$$
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Blue Martini
Galleria Mall, 2414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort
Lauderdale
(954) 653-2583
Fun, music, dancing, dining and drinks
all make for a fun night out in Fort
Lauderdale. Hours: 4pm – 3am weekdays
and open till 4am Fri and Sat. $$
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Blue Moon Fish Co.
4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
(954) 267-9888
Chic waterfront restaurant located on
the Intracoastal Waterway serving creative
fresh Florida cuisine. Deco-inspired
exterior, contemporary American menu.
Gospel brunch on Sundays. Lunch and
dinner daily. $$$
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Bon Gusto
5640 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 771-9635
Excellent Italian fare served in a small,
pristine dining room. Chef Anthony Cerone
has a deft hand and serves up plates
notable for their balance and restraint.
$$$
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Bonefish Grill
321 N. University Drive, Plantation
(954) 723-9660
Polished casual seafood restaurant appealing
to those who crave high quality seafood
in a comfortable, lively atmosphere
at a good value.
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Bongo Limbo Sports Bar & Grill
6200 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood
(954) 925-2133
Relax and enjoy a unique Caribbean and
tropical fare. Plenty of parking and
dock space available. $
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Brasero's Steak House
1799 Bell Tower Lane, Weston
(954) 217-4044
"Redefining the concept of grilled steak".
Serving certified Black Angus beef with
South American flavors. Live music. $$$
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Brasserie Las Olas
333 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 779-7374
Comfortable and immensely popular dining
spot in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Appetizing
big salads and burgers for the lighter
side with a large menu for extended
dining. Featuring an exciting wine list
and great staff. $$
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Brazilian Tropicana
410 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach
(954) 781-1113
Experience the exotic flavors and rhythms
of South America at Brazilian Tropicana,
Fort Lauderdale's premier Brazilian
dining and entertainment destination.
For over 17 years, Brazilian Tropicana
has featured authentic dancers and musicians
direct from the land of the Amazon,
along with our famous all-you-can-eat
Brazilian roasts and tempting native
cocktails. $$$
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Brooks
500 South Federal Highway, Deerfield
Beach
(954) 427-9302
Formal Queen Ann setting. Continental
cuisine, specializing in Florida seafood,
dessert souffles, selection of wines
by the glass. Mid-November to mid-May
nightly; closed Monday & Tuesday in
summer.
$$$
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Bru's Room Sportsbar
235 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
(954) 785-2227
This sports tavern caters to Florida
Gator fans and is known for its wings.
View 33 televisions and 3 widescreens.
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Buca Di Beppo
5975 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 229-0922
Southern Italian to the max, this is
dining a la famiglia. Huge portions
meant to be shared - figure two entrees
for four people. Walk through the kitchen
to your table. $$
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By Word of Mouth
3200 NE 12 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 564-6336
Small, intimate restaurant features
nouvelle American cuisine. Diners select
from a display case rather than a menu.
Specialties include Italian cream cheese,
pesto and sun-dried tomato appetizer.
Lunch and dinner Wednesday-Friday; lunch
only Monday-Tuesday; dinner only Saturday. $$$
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Cafe Seville
2768 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort
Lauderdale
(954) 565-1148
Elegant Spanish ambiance serving traditional
Spanish cuisine. Lunch Tuesday-Friday,
dinner Monday-Saturday.
$$$
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Cafe Vico
1125 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 565-9681
Relaxing, intimate spot turns out fine
pastas like penne puttanesca, top flight
potato gnocchi and excellent papparadelle.
Veal, meat and seafood dishes are also
plentiful and good. $$
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Calle Ocho Cafe
3676 W. Oakland Pk. Blvd., Lauderdale
Lakes
(954) 486-0501
(Cuban) Don't speak English $
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Cancun Mexican Grill
1828 Harrison Street, Hollywood
(954) 922-8515
(Mexican)
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Canyon
1818 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 765-1950
Inspired by Southwestern flavors, chef
Chris Wilber turns out perfectly cooked
fish and meat dished with a hint of
smoky and peppery goodness. Try the
prickly pear margarita. $$
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Cap's Place
2765 NE 28th Court, Pompano Beach
(954) 941-0418
Not a board's been changed in this island
beach shanty since it was frequented
by FDR and Churchill during World War
II. A favorite of Jack Kennedy, now
sought out by TV celebrities. Cap's
boat takes diners from mainland. Features
fresh broiled seafood, fresh chowder
and fresh heart of palm salad. Dinner
nightly. Open Sunday. $$
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The Capital Grille
2430 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 446-2000
Dry aged steaks that have earned high
praise from the nation's toughest food
critics. An award-winning wine list,
mouth-watering appetizers, fresh seafood,
chops and irresistible desserts. $$
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Capriccio's
2424 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines
(954) 432-7001
Serves delicious Italian fare whether
you order Vitello Mediterraneo, Caccuicco
di Lipari (seafood stew) or Spaghetti
All'Aragosta (chunks of lobster in a
mildly spicy tomato sauce). $$$
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Caribbean Taste
10599 West Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs
(954) 345-0000
Cuban, Dominican, Puerto Rican and Caribbean
cuisine. $
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Casa Barisone
8037 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs
(954) 757-7571
Intimate and romantic 40 seat restaurant.
Northern Italian cooking with an excellent
wine list. $$$
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Casa Bella
129 North Federal Highway, Dania
(954) 923-1000
Italian cuisine served in a 1912 house
with Victorian decor. Pasta dishes served
daily. $$
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Casa D'Angelo
1201 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 564-1234
Chef Angelo Elia is the maestro behind
this stunning dining spot. Features
pastas made fresh daily, flavorful appetizers
and exciting main courses. Excellent
service and wine list. $$$
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Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra Street, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 764-3500
Beachfront cafe in a restored historical
home. American dishes with a Mediterranian
and Caribbean twist. $$
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Caspian Persian Grill
7821 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise
(954) 236-9955
This pleasant and exotic restaurant
is small and plain in appearance but
filled with heady aromas of Persian
food prepared in a family kitchen. $
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Castaway's Seafood
Co.
4599 S. University Drive, Davie
(954) 434-5445
Enjoy authentic New England seafood
in this unique Davie restaurant. The
decor gives diners the sense of being
served right on the docks. Serving Lunch
and Dinner daily. Please visit our seafood
market. Monday-Sunday 11:30 am - 11pm.
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Charley's Crab
3000 NE 32th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 561-4800
Overlooking the Intracoastal, with docking
space for boats, this restaurant boasts
indoor, modern elegance and outdoor
terrace dining. Lunch and dinner Monday-Sunday. $$$
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Charlie's Pastries
4265 NW 12th Street, Sunrise
(954) 583-3979
Caribbean specialties including the
famous Jamaican beef patty. $
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Cheese Course
1679 Market Street, Weston
(954) 384-8183
European style bistro, continental cuisine. $$$
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Cheesecake Factory
Sawgrass Mill Oasis, 12801 Sunrise Blvd.,
Sunrise
(954) 835-0966
Enormous selection ranging from pizza
and burgers to seafood, steaks, pastas
and salads. Over 40 different cheesecakes
and other desserts. $$
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Chef's Palette
1650 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 760-7957
Guest will feel like the true student
when they watch & participate in preparing
a three course meal. The Chef's Palette
is home to students at the Art Institute.
Class size: 30-55 $$
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Chima
2400 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
33301
(954) 712-0580
Brazilian steakhouse. Beautiful setting
with gauchos serving traditional Brazilian
barbeque specialties. Rodizio with filet
mignon, lamb chops and sirloin.
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Cypress Nook
201 McNab Road, Pompano Beach
(954) 781-3464
You'll find traditional German dishes
served by a friendly staff, and their
breakfast can't be beat. $
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Damons
4660 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
(954) 489-1544
Place for Ribs! $$
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Dan Marino's Towne Tavern
Las Olas Riverfront, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 522-1313
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Hooters at Las Olas Riverfront
300 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 728-3490
Downtown 260,000 sq.-ft. entertainment
and retail center located on the New
River. Merchants include Regal 23 Theater,
China Grill and Dan Marino's Town Tavern.
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Il Mulino Cucina Italiana
1800 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 689-3542
Casual family environment where you
enjoy traditional Italian cuisine: the
speciality is fresh homemade pasta made
daily. Attentive, friendly service with
full bar available. Lunch and dinner
daily 11:30 until 11 pm on weekdays,
Friday and Saturdays until midnight.
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Japanese Village
716 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 763-8163
Japanese decor with waitresses in traditional
kimonos, sushi bar and table service
with menu that encompasses good variety
of sushi, sashimi and tempura dishes.
Lunch and dinner Monday-Friday; dinner
only Saturday and Sunday. $
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JUNGLE QUEEN RIVERBOAT
801 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (A1A),
Fort Lauderdale 33316
(954) 426-5596
Fax: (954) 537-3562
Enjoy narrated tour of Ft. Lauderdale's
Intracoastal Waterway - the "Venice
of America" - as you cruise to a private
island for a barbecue dinner and an
old fashion vaudeville show. $$
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Las Olas Cafe
922 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 524-4300
The menu offers a well-prepared collection
of pasta and seafood dishes that keeps
regulars coming back to this hidden
treasure. A straightforward wine list.
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Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
7015 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation
(954) 584-4400
(Cuban/American)
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Le Bistro
4626 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
(954) 946-9240
Casual and elegant French bistro. Exquisite
cuisine, artfully presented. Dinner
only, Tuesday-Sunday, 5pm to close. $$
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Le Cafe De Paris
715 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 467-2900
One of the oldest, most authentic French
restaurants in South Florida. An extensive
wine list and attentive service can
be enjoyed at the Piano Bar inside or
lush patio outside. Lunch and dinner
daily (Dinner only on Sundays). $$$
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Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant and
Dinner Show
3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 563-3272
Authentically recreates a Polynesian
village, complete with tiki torches,
thatch roof and wooden plank entrance
to unique dining and entertainment locale.
Show: Adults $9.95, under 12 free.
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Mancini's
1017 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 764-5510
Exhibition Tuscan Grille. Lunch and
dinner daily. $$$
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Mango's
904 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 523-5001
Lively indoor/outdoor atmosphere on
Las Olas Boulevard serving American
cuisine. Entertainment nightly. Lunch
and dinner daily. No reservations. $
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Martini Bar
300 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301
(954) 764-4345
Featuring a wide variety of signature
Martini's from the classic Martini to
Cosmopolitans and Chocolate Martini's. $$
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Punjab
5975 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 491-6710
Fine Indian cuisine. Enjoy a colorful
dining experience enhanced by soft lighting
and music. Don't miss out on the unique
mix of the Tandoori Platter, ample Korma
dishes, fresh baked Nan and the house
specialty yogurt creation Lassi. Open
for lunch and dinner daily, dinner only
on Sunday.
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Quarterdeck Las Olas
2933 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 525-2010
Great tasting food and beverage at a
reasonable price in a fun, neighborhood
environment with personal service from
all. $
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Rainbow Palace
2787 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 565-5652
Gourmet Chinese/American food, artfully
presented. You'll be impressed with
the vast menu and fine wines. The duck
dishes are especially wonderful. $$$
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Rainforest Cafe
Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sunrise
(954) 851-1015
Dine in a tropical rainforest amongst
lush vegetation, live tropical birds,
simulated thunder and lightning, rain
showers, talking trees, animated crocodiles,
playful primates, fluttering butterflies
and the sounds and smells of a tropical
rain forest! $$
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Rino's Tuscan Grill
1105 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 776-8700
Offering traditional Tuscan cuisine,
made with the freshest ingredients,
in a scenic, comfortable environment. $$$
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River House
301 SW Third Street, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 525-7661
Sensational New River waterfront setting
with grand porches, homey-historic dining
rooms, with a great menu and extensive
wine list. $$$
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Ronnie B'S Taste of 50'S
1600 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
(954) 781-9494
Excellent ice-cream bar, various dinner
foods! $
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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
2525 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 565-2338
The finest quality steaks and chops.
Dinner nightly. $$$
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Safari Cafe
280 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood
(954) 927-8444
Real down home French food. $$
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Sagami
5975 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 771-4447
The sushi and sashimi are immaculately
fresh and flavorful, but don't miss
the unusual entrees like steamed fish
in vinegar sauce and a very good lobster
stir-fry. $$
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Sage
2378 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 565-2299
Sage takes the pretense out of French
fare by serving quality at a fair price. $$
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Samba Room
350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
33301
(954) 468-2000
Fax: (954) 462-9119
Treat your guests to a sizzling affair
complete with fine food and wine. Combine
the hot Latin beat and extraordinary
Cuban cuisine with that of "deliciosa"
chops, steaks and pasta. Get ready to
feel the beat and dance in the street
. . . create an evening no one will
forget!
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Schu's
2447 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
(954) 630-8058
Owner-chef Georg Schu prepares excellent
soups and pork-based schnitzels, delicious
fish and tender duck. Foods are seasoned
and garnished with organically grown
items only. $$
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Sea Watch
6002 N. Ocean Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
(954) 781-2200
Oceanfront tribute to the sea and sailors
with open-air porch, two floors of rambling
rooms and large selection of menu items. $$$
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Seafood World
4602 North Federal Highway, Pompano
Beach
(954) 942-0740
Specializes in local Floridian Seafood,
family restaurant! $$
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Seasons 52 (Soon to Open)
Galleria Mall, 2428 Sunrise Blvd., Fort
Lauderdale
Casually sophisticated grill and wine
bar that invites you to discover the
sensational flavors of the seasonally
changing menu. $$$
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Shirttail Charlie's
400 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 463-3474
Casual dockside restaurant along New
River with boat-docking space specializes
in fresh seafood, alligator and conch.
Complimentary boat ride after dinner.
Lunch and dinner daily. $$
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Shooter's Waterfront Cafe U.S.A.
3033 NE 32 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 566-2855
Lively indoor/outdoor atmosphere serving
American cuisine including seafood and
a touch of the Orient and Mexico, with
boat dockage. Open daily. No reservations. $$
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