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Welcome to a casual chic dining experience...no jackets or ties required. With more than 4,000 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 restaurant selections, pick one and enjoy a great meal. You will have about 87,660 meals in your lifetime! Make them count with the appetizing restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Dining cost legend: $=less than $20; $$=$20-$35; $$$=more than $35
Dine Out Lauderdale runs October 1 through November 10.
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15TH STREET FISHERIES
- 1900 S.E. 15th St.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-763-2777
- Seafood, $$$
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In many ways, 15th Street Fisheries is like two restaurants in one. Upstairs, there's a sophisticated dining room with seafood selections like Chilean sea bass. Downstairs, there's a dockside cafe where you can park your... more info
3030 OCEAN RESTAURANT
- 3030 Holiday Dr.
- Harbor Beach Marriott
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-765-3030
- 800-222-6543
- American, $$$
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Chef Dean James Max reflects the savory flavor of the ocean into his exquisite dining menu while guests have the pleasure of overlooking the Atlantic inside his chic dinner bistro. Wine Spectator Award Recipient.
ACQUOLINA
- 2320 Weston Rd
- Weston, FL
- 954-389-1880
- Italian
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Dine in an elegant, casual setting with excellent service and authentic Italian food. Whether you choose to dine at the bar, enjoy a meal on the waterfront patio, or gather with family and friends in the main dining room... more info
ACQUOLINA
- 124 S Federal Hwy
- Hallandale, FL
- 954-454-2410
- Italian
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Dine in an elegant, casual setting with excellent service and authentic Italian food. Whether you choose to dine at the bar, enjoy a meal on the waterfront patio, or gather with family and friends in the main dining room... more info
AIZIA
- 3555 South Ocean Drive
- Hollywood, FL
- 954-602-6000
- Asian, $$
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AiZiA Traditional flavors found throughout the Asian continent and presented with a contemporary flair. The interactive menu is embellished with spices and flavors rich with traditional and familiar favorites. Served ... more info
AMBRY
- 3016 E. Commercial Blvd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-771-7342
- German, $$
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German American restaurant serving specialties like sauerbraten, roast pork, ham hocks, wiener schnitzel, Bavarian platters, calves liver and on the wild side buffalo steak, rabbit, venison. Full service bar with six dif... more info
ANDREWS DINER
- 2980 Andrews Avenue
- Wilton Manors, FL
- 954-563-3555
- American
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This is a true New York style diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
ANGLINS BEACH CAFE
- 2 Commercial Blvd
- Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
- 954-491-6007
- American
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Located on the beach, offering beach and ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
ANTHONY'S RUNWAY 84
- 330 W. State Road 84
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-467-8484
- Italian, $$
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Super-size portions of Southern-Italian fare and an old-school ambiance have made Anthony's Runway 84 a popular haunt since the mid-1980s. Steaks, seafood and a variety of pastas served in hearty sauces are menu fixtures... more info
ARGENTANGO GRILL
- 1822 S. Young Circle
- Hollywood, FL
- 954-920-9233
- Latin, $$
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Enjoy the food flare from Argentina in this cozy restaurant. Entrees include perfectly Grilled Steaks, Pastas, Poultry, Seafood, and our Seasonal Specials.
ARGIE GRILL
- 300 SW 1st Ave
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-463-2686
- Latin
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Argie’s is a place where you can get a slice of pizza or an Empanada, which are basically Latin American Calzones. They have 19 different fillings; but most people just choose one of the pre-made favorites. They also sel... more info
ARK RESTAURANT
- 6255 Stirling Road
- Davie, FL
- 954-584-3075
- American, $$
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Fill your plate with crab, prime rib, and nightly homemade pasta specialties in this low-key, tiki-hut styled restaurant.
ARUBA BEACH CAFE
- 1 E. Commercial Blvd.
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
- 954-776-0001
- Caribbean, $$
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Located on the Ocean in Lauderdale by the sea, Live Music everyday. Great seafood and steaks. The casual bar, where familiar faces greet one another on a first name basis, is a favorite with locals and tourists. Join ... more info
AUNT I'S JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
- 1178 N. State Road 7
- Lauderhill, FL
- 954-321-0190
- Caribbean
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Signature dishes like Aunt I's Oxtail, the Special Brown Stewed Chicken and our made-from-scratch Jerk Chicken, has helped to make Aunt I's a standard of excellence.
BAHAMA BREEZE
- 11000 Pines Blvd.
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- 954-450-6450
- Caribbean, $$
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Bahama Breeze brings you the feeling of Caribbean escape, featuring Caribbean-inspired seafood, chicken and steak, handcrafted tropical drinks and a vibrant island atmosphere.
BAHAMA BREEZE
- 2750 Sawgrass Mill Cir.
- Sunrise, FL
- 954-845-9311
- Caribbean, $$
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Bahama Breeze brings you the feeling of Caribbean escape, featuring Caribbean-inspired seafood, chicken and steak, handcrafted tropical drinks and a vibrant island atmosphere.
BAHIA CABANA PATIO BAR & RESTAURANT
- 3001 Harbor Dr. (A1A)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-524-1555
- 800-323-2244
- American, $
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World famous waterfront patio bar & restaurant. Outdoor, casual restaurant overlooking Fort Lauderdale's largest marina with free live entertainment nightly. Free valet parking and boat dockage
for restaurant patrons. G... more info
BAJA FRESH
- 290 N. Federal Highway
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-522-2644
- Mexican, $
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A relatively new term, Fresh Mexican Grill refers to a unique cooking style that blends the spirit of traditional Mexican cuisine with a new zest. Customers can still eat freshly prepared food without compromising qualit... more info
BASILIC VIETNAMESE GRILL
- 218 Commercial Blvd
- Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
- 954-771-5798
- Asian
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Offering a large, intriguing menu that's exotic without being intimidating. Reflects that influence on Vietnam, but the decor is spare and hip with bamboo accents, trickling water and apple green lamps.
BENIHANA
- 276 E. Commercial Blvd.
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
- 954-776-0111
- Japanese, $$$
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Benihana serves American favorites like juicy steak, tender chicken and fresh seafood, all according to a 1000 year-old Japanese recipe. Mouth-watering sushi and sashimi are also available from the sushi bar which carrie... more info
BETTY'S RESTAURANT & BBQ
- 601 N.W. 22nd Rd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-583-9121
- American, $
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Barbecued ribs and soul food specialties serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Take out available. Average cost: $10
BIG BEAR BREWING COMPANY
- 1800 North University Drive
- Coral Springs, FL
- 954-341-5545
- American
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The draw at this microbrewery is the food as much as the beer. Try the brew sampler for the best value, then grab a spoon and dip into beer muenster cheese soup or a crab cake sandwich on an English muffin. Steaks, chops... more info
BIG CITY TAVERN
- 609 E. Las Olas Blvd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-727-0307
- American
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Stylish, classic American restaurant offering a varied restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and salads with an extensive wine list.
THE BIG EASY BAR AND GRILLE
- 1925 Hollywood Blvd.
- Hollywood, FL
- 954-924-3006
- American, $$
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Experience toe-tapping, finger-snapping New Orlean’s-style food & fun. Live Jazz and Blues music every Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat night and live outdoor music every Sunday afternoon on a spacious covered patio. Casual and i... more info
BIG TOMATO MARKET GRILL
- 8300 Pines Blvd.
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- 954-704-0100
- Italian
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"If you want Italian, we'll give you Italian and treat you like family!" Serving lunch and dinner every day from 11am till 11pm. Featuring a full liquor bar with the best happy hour in town. Enjoy every sport on one of ... more info
BILLY'S STONE CRAB RESTAURANT
- 400 N Ocean Dr
- Hollywood, FL
- 954-923-2300
- Seafood, $$
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During sunset the view is breathtaking with crimson, orange, pink, and purple colors blending into picturesque views. Diners can watch boats cruise along the waterway or waterfowl flying towards mangrove islands. An upsc... more info
BIMINI BOAT YARD
- 1555 S.E. 17th St.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-525-7400
- American, $$
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Fort Lauderdale's premiere waterfront dining. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour daily from 4 - 7 p.m. Rated Florida Trend's Top 500 Restaurants.
BIN 595
- 1230 Pine Island Road
- Plantation, FL
- 954-308-4595
- American, $$
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Serving Florida Grille cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Experience this innovative setting located in the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation hotel. 2 For 1 drink specials during Happy Hour daily from 4:30pm ... more info
BISTRO 17/RENAISSANCE HOTEL
- Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th Street
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 954-626-1701
- American, $$$
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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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top rated dining
Based on Zagat and TripAdvisor, the following are top rated dining experiences:
American: Canyon, Café Maxx, Johnny V, Steak 954, Lola's on Harrison
Steakhouse: The Capital Grill, Council Oak, Chima, Grille 66, Hollywood Prime, Morton's The Steakhouse
Seafood: 3030 Ocean, Blue Moon, Sunfish Grill, Islamorada, Rustic Inn Crabhouse, Chart House, Coconuts, Cap's Place, Kelly's Landing, Southport Raw Bar, Truluck's
Italian: Casa d' Angelo, da Campo, Martorano, Serafina, Bistro Mezzaluna
Asian: China Grill, Christine Lee's at Gulfstream Park, Cocos, PF Changs, Galanga
French: Le Bistro, Le Cafe de Paris, Sage
Outdoor Dining: Blue Moon, Casablanca, Via Luna, Grille 66, Greek Islands Taverna, Steak 954, YOLO, Oceans 234, Shula's Steakhouse
Subs: LaSpada, Primanti Brothers
Sunday Brunch: Blue Moon; Aruba Beach; 101 Ocean; Pier 66, Bimini Boatyard
Happy Hour: JB's on the Beach, Truluck's, The Downtowner, Blue Martini, QuarterDeck, Rivals
