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I just had lunch, sitting outside at a very different kind of harbor. This is not a place for ships. Shops, yes; ships, no. You can find amazing bargains on wine, select from a variety of restaurants, buy stylish clothes or international gifts or supplies for your boat. And though the ships are not here, they’re not far away.
The Harbor Shops is on Cordova Road, just south of the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale. Port Everglades is walking distance and the airport is a short taxi ride. Part of what makes this shopping center different is obvious as you enter. There’s the large circular fountain, with a tall mast serving as a flagpole, and the Main-Street-meets-beachfront style of architecture. Nautical is a definite theme and several stores cater to the boating crowd. But there’s also La Kasbah, a gift shop whose Moroccan owners spend weeks in Morocco every year handpicking the colorful items that fill their store. Another shop nearby, Essentials, offers distinctive jewelry, clothing and more. There’s a new Publix at the Harbor Shops and, a few doors away, Total Wine. I’ve written about this huge wine store before, but let me remind you that Total Wine has more than 8,000 wines, 2,000 spirits and 1,000 microbrew or imported beers. And their prices are unbeatable. If you’re a wine lover, this store alone is worth the trip.
But there’s no reason to leave hungry. You can go to one restaurant that specializes in chicken, or another that does steak (a seafood house is coming soon). Then there’s Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta, a family-friendly Italian restaurant with excellent, inexpensive food. Everything is cooked to order and tastes like it. There’s also Coco Asian Bistro & Bar, featuring Thai cuisine and a serene atmosphere. I’ve peeked inside but haven’t eaten here yet. I will soon since it has received wonderful reviews. Today I returned to a popular lunch spot, Camille’s Sidewalk Café – just some Tuscan tomato soup and a bottle of water for me. So if you are heading to and from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, or Port Everglades, the Harbor Shops offers a nearby fresh option for shopping and dining.
The Harbor Shops is on Cordova Road, just south of the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale. Port Everglades is walking distance and the airport is a short taxi ride. Part of what makes this shopping center different is obvious as you enter. There’s the large circular fountain, with a tall mast serving as a flagpole, and the Main-Street-meets-beachfront style of architecture. Nautical is a definite theme and several stores cater to the boating crowd. But there’s also La Kasbah, a gift shop whose Moroccan owners spend weeks in Morocco every year handpicking the colorful items that fill their store. Another shop nearby, Essentials, offers distinctive jewelry, clothing and more. There’s a new Publix at the Harbor Shops and, a few doors away, Total Wine. I’ve written about this huge wine store before, but let me remind you that Total Wine has more than 8,000 wines, 2,000 spirits and 1,000 microbrew or imported beers. And their prices are unbeatable. If you’re a wine lover, this store alone is worth the trip.
But there’s no reason to leave hungry. You can go to one restaurant that specializes in chicken, or another that does steak (a seafood house is coming soon). Then there’s Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta, a family-friendly Italian restaurant with excellent, inexpensive food. Everything is cooked to order and tastes like it. There’s also Coco Asian Bistro & Bar, featuring Thai cuisine and a serene atmosphere. I’ve peeked inside but haven’t eaten here yet. I will soon since it has received wonderful reviews. Today I returned to a popular lunch spot, Camille’s Sidewalk Café – just some Tuscan tomato soup and a bottle of water for me. So if you are heading to and from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, or Port Everglades, the Harbor Shops offers a nearby fresh option for shopping and dining.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 10:48 PM
I'm the Harbor Shops property manager. For the full array of shopping and dining options, check out our website
harborshops.net
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