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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

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101 OCEAN
  • 101 E. Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale by the Sea, 954-776-8101
  • American, $$
  • Open: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat-Sun 8am-2am
  • Casual but classy beach dining experience. Beautifully designed and decorated, food quality is excellent with a huge outdoor bar. Happy Hour 5pm-6pm 50% off all drinks and $5 flatbreads.
  • Average Dining Cost: Lunch $12, Dinner $20

15TH STREET FISHERIES
  • 1900 S.E. 15th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-763-2777
  • Seafood, $$$
  • Open: Dockside Cafe 11:30am-9:30pm Fine Dining Upstairs 5pm
  • 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 boat and enjoy a laid-back, waterfront dining experience. Tarpon feeding every day between 5pm-6pm.
  • Average Dining Cost: $31

3030 OCEAN RESTAURANT
  • 3030 Holiday Dr., Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale, 954-765-3030
  • American, $$$
  • Open: 6pm-10pm, 7 Days a Week
  • 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. Hell's Kitchen fans may also enjoy a delectable dinner prepared by the television show's runner-up Paula DaSilva, chef de cuisine. Wine Spectator Award Recipient.
  • Average Dining Cost: $40-$60

AIZIA
  • 3555 South Ocean Drive, 3555 S. Ocean Dr. Hollywood, 954-602-6000
  • Asian, $$
  • 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 family style. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays Dinner 6pm-11pm Lounge serving until 2am

AMBRY
  • 3016 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-771-7342
  • German, $$
  • Open: Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, Dinner: Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
  • 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 different German drafts - Franziskaner Weissbeer, Paulaner Lager, Tucher Weissbeer, Hofbrau, Warsteiner, & Koestrizer. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, dinner Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm, earlybird dinners Mon-Fri 5-6pm, Sat 5-5:30pm, earlybird prices $15.95 and $18.95.
  • Average Dining Cost: Lunch $8, Dinner $22

ANDREWS DINER
  • 2980 Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors, 954-563-3555
  • American, $
  • Open: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Sat 7am-3pm, Thurs-Fri 7am-8pm, Sun 7am-1:30pm
  • This is a true New York style diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ANTHONY'S RUNWAY 84
  • 330 W. State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-8484
  • Italian, $$
  • Open: Tues, Thurs, Sun 4:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-11pm
  • 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, as are such recommended closers as tiramisu and cannoli.
  • Average Dining Cost: $11-$36

AQUAKNOX AT THE HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT (Opening Fall 2009)
  • 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-414-2222
  • Seafood
  • Serving global water cuisine along the oceanfront, Aquaknox will greet diners with the vibrancy of the cool ocean waters with its contemporary décor and the freshest of seafood.

ARGENTANGO GRILL
  • 1822 S. Young Circle, Hollywood, 954-920-9233
  • $$
  • Open: Sun-Thurs 12pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11:30pm
  • Enjoy the food flare from Argentina in this cozy restaurant. Entrees include perfectly Grilled Steaks, Pastas, Poultry, Seafood, and our Seasonal Specials.

ARK RESTAURANT
  • 6255 Stirling Road, Davie, 954-584-3075
  • American, $$
  • Open: Brunch: Sun 10:30am-2:30pm, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Dinner: Sun 2pm-9pm, Mon-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm
  • Fill your plate with crab, prime rib, and nightly homemade pasta specialties in this low-key, tiki-hut styled restaurant.
  • Average Dining Cost: Brunch $18, Lunch $11, Dinner $25

ARUBA BEACH CAFÉ
  • 1 E. Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-776-0001
  • Caribbean, $$
  • Open: Lunch & Dinner: Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm, Sun 9am-11pm. Bar: Sun-Tues 11am-1am, Wed-Sat 11am-2am
  • 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 Aruba Beach Cafe for Happy Hour Mon-Fri starting at 4pm.

AUNT I JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
  • 1178 N. State Road 7, Lauderhill, 954-321-0190
  • Caribbean
  • Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 8:30am-7pm.
  • 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, 954-450-6450
  • Caribbean, $$
  • Open: Sun-Mon 11am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12:30am
  • 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, 954-845-9311
  • Caribbean, $$
  • Open: Sun-Mon 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am.
  • 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 Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-1555
  • American, $
  • Open: Sun-Thurs 7am-11pm, Fri-Sat 7am-12am. Bar: Mon-Thurs 7am-2am, Fri-Sat 7am-3am, Sunday opens at noon.
  • 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. Great food and great prices. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Known for fresh fish, BBQ ribs, conch fritters plus tropical drinks and fun.

BAJA FRESH
  • 290 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-2644
  • Mexican, $
  • Open: 10:30am-10pm
  • 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 quality and flavor. Whether it's lunch, dinner or a quick bite on the run, we can prepare a delicious tasting, fresh meal that also fits into your active lifestyle.

BASILIC VIETNAMESE GRILL
  • 218 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale by the Sea, 954-771-5798
  • Asian
  • 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.

BEACH WATCH
  • 300 N. Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, 954-929-4887
  • American, $$
  • Open: Tues-Thurs 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 9:30am-9pm.
  • Located right over the ocean next to the fishing pier. Modern, relaxing atmosphere, friendly and attentitive service. American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood.
  • Average Dining Cost: $20

BENIHANA
  • 276 E. Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954-776-0111
  • Japanese, $$$
  • Open: Mon-Thu 12pm-2pm / 5pm-10pm, Fri 12pm-2pm / 5pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-11pm, Sun 1pm-9:30pm
  • 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 carries an enormous assortment of the freshest fish in town. Join us for lunch or dinner and find out for yourself that at Benihana, there’s an experience at every table!
  • Average Dining Cost: Lunch $9-$14.25, Dinner: $17.60-$43.60

BETTY'S RESTAURANT
  • 601 N.W. 22nd Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-583-9121
  • American, $
  • 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, 954-341-5545
  • American, $$
  • Open: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, Lunch Menu 11:30am-4pm daily, Sunday 11am-10pm, Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm
  • 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, pizza, salads.
  • Average Dining Cost: $15

BIG CITY TAVERN
  • 609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-727-0307
  • American
  • Open: Lunch Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 5pm-11pm, Latenight Mon-Sun 11pm-12am.
  • Stylish, classic American restaurant offering a varied restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and salads with an extensive wine list.

BILLY'S STONE CRAB RESTAURANT
  • 400 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, 954-923-2300
  • Seafood
  • 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 upscale dining atmosphere that blends old Florida together with a memorable dining experience. The interior is elegantly designed with a motif of green walls, wood paneling, brass railings, burgundy pleated swag drapes, photographs of the golden age of Hollywood stars, and a full stocked bar with tropical specialty drinks. The season courteous waiters serve up favorite stone crabs and other seafood plates. The restaurant’s ambience is that of Hollywood glamour with authentic Floridian cuisine to satisfy the most discriminating culinary palette.

BIMINI BOAT YARD
  • 1555 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-7400
  • American, $$
  • 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 S. Pine Island Rd., 1230 Pine Island Rd. Plantation, 954-308-4595
  • American, $$
  • Open: Breakfast 6:30am-10:30am, Lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner Sun-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Dinner Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm.
  • 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 to 7:30pm
  • Average Dining Cost: Breakfast $11, Lunch $13, Dinner $35

BISTRO 17/RENAISSANCE HOTEL
  • Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 954-626-1701
  • American, $$$
  • Open: Breakfast 6am-11am, Lunch 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm, Lounge 2pm-11pm.
  • Textural contrasts, terrific flavors make for creative, stand-out appetizers, add impeccable service and tasty main courses add up to a meaningful dining experience.
  • Average Dining Cost: $25+

BISTRO 256 AT THE GRAPEVINE
  • 256 S. University Dr., Plantation, 954-475-2210
  • American, $
  • Open: Breakfast Mon-Sat 8:30am–11am Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Lunch Saturday until 3:30pm
  • We're proud to have served our South Florida community for over 32 years, always offering the absolute best in culinary and special event services.
  • Average Dining Cost: Breakfast $5, Lunch $9.

BISTRO 555
  • 15651 Sheridan St., Davie, 954-358-0808
  • Italian, $$
  • Open: Breakfast and Lunch Everyday 7am-2pm. Dinner: Sun to Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm.
  • Whether your appetite is craving pasta with freshly prepared sauces, baked Italian dishes, pizza or other Italian specialties, you can be sure that all of the food on their menu is prepared with only the freshest ingredients. They offer dine-in, takeout, special menus for all occasions, outside patio, and reservations for your satisfaction. If you're looking to satisfy your appetite, in a relaxed, comfortable family atmosphere, then our restaurant is the place for you. Located in the Muvico Plaza.
  • Average Dining Cost: Lunch $10, Dinner $14

BISTRO MEZZALUNA
  • 741 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-6620
  • Italian, $$$
  • Open: Mon-Thurs 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-Midnight, Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm.
  • 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. Join us for 2 for 1 well drinks, House Selection Wines and Draft Beer while enjoying complimentary appetizers. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm- 7pm
  • Average Dining Cost: Dinner $27

BLUE JEAN BLUES
  • 3320 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 954-306-6330
  • Hot but cool, sophisticated yet casual, Blue Jean Blues is the welcome new addition to Fort Lauderdale's sizzling nightlife scene. Settle into this inviting spot with its exposed brick walls, atmospheric lighting and cozy seating, order your favorite cocktail, beer or wine, and take in the sights and sounds of live blues and jazz seven nights a week!


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