Dining
Experience the many tasty flavors of Greater Fort Lauderdale's diverse community, from Argentinian grill to Jamaican roti, Latin fusion cuisine to soul food and some of the south's best BBQ.
"Las Olas Boulevard has a restaurant to treat any taste and a cuisine to please any palate. Sophisticated nightly action centers along Las Olas Boulevard's restaurants and sidewalk bistros."
--- Sky Writing, Air Jamaica's inflight magazine
ARGENTANGO GRILL
- 1822 S. Young Circle, Hollywood, 954-920-9233
- $$
- Open: Sun-Thurs 12pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11:30pm
- Enjoy the food flare from Argentina in this cozy restaurant. Entrees include perfectly Grilled Steaks, Pastas, Poultry, Seafood, and our Seasonal Specials.
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch: $12, Dinner: $30
ARGIE GRILL
- 300 SW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-2686
- Latin
- Argie’s is a place where you can get a slice of pizza or an Empanada, which are basically Latin American Calzones. They have 19 different fillings; but most people just choose one of the pre-made favorites. They also sell beer, water and soda. They’re open late on weekends so it’s one of the late night munchie places for downtown partiers.
- Average Dining Cost: $10
AUNT I'S JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
- 1178 N. State Road 7, Lauderhill, 954-321-0190
- Caribbean
- Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 8:30am-7pm.
- Signature dishes like Aunt I's Oxtail, the Special Brown Stewed Chicken and our made-from-scratch Jerk Chicken, has helped to make Aunt I's a standard of excellence.
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch: $4.99, Dinner: $10-15
BAJA FRESH
- 290 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-2644
- Mexican, $
- Open: 10:30am-10pm
- A relatively new term, Fresh Mexican Grill refers to a unique cooking style that blends the spirit of traditional Mexican cuisine with a new zest. Customers can still eat freshly prepared food without compromising quality and flavor. Whether it's lunch, dinner or a quick bite on the run, we can prepare a delicious tasting, fresh meal that also fits into your active lifestyle.
- Average Dining Cost: $10
BETTY'S RESTAURANT & BBQ
- 601 N.W. 22nd Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-583-9121
- American, $
- Barbecued ribs and soul food specialties serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Take out available. Average cost: $10
BONGOS CUBAN CAFE
- 5733 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-791-3040
- $$$
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch: $15, Dinner: $35
CAFE SEVILLE
- 2768 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-1148
- Spanish/Cuban, $$$
- Open: Lunch Tues- Fri 11:30am-2pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5pm-Closing
- Elegant Spanish ambiance serving traditional Spanish cuisine. Florida Trend Magazine, Florida's Top 500 Places To Dine & Zagat's National Survey "Excellent" 1993-2006.
- Average Dining Cost: Dinner: $40+
CHARLIE'S PASTRIES
- 3430 N.W. 16 St., Lauderhill, 954-583-3979
- Jamaican beef patties.
CHIMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
- 2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-712-0580
- Brazilian, $$$
- Open: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 4pm-9pm.
- Brazilian Steakhouse. Experience a unique and contemporary dining adventure. Chima combines authentic Brazilian Churrasco cuisine with a stylish setting, world-class bar and table-to-table rodizio service. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm.
- Average Dining Cost: $49.50 Flat Rate excl: Dessert, Gratuity & Drinks
CIELITO LINDO'S #1
- 600 S Dixie Hwy., Lighthouse Point, 954-782-1600
- $
- Open: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm.
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch: $7, Dinner: $15
COOL RUNNINGS CAFE
- 9977 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, 954-431-9331
- Caribbean
- Open: Wed-Sun: 24hrs
- After party, "Breakfast club." Open late to accommodate after club hours.
- Average Dining Cost: $7
CUBAN SANDWICH EXPRESS
- 3390 N. University Dr., Sunrise, 954-747-6166
- Spanish/Cuban
- Open: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30pm-2:30pm.
- Sliced ham, roasted pork, melted cheese, pickles and mustard—the ingredients that make up the traditional Cuban sandwich. If you're in the mood for one of these, then Cuban Sandwich Express is the place to go. Besides the namesake specialty, this spot also offers breakfast options, plus a variety of other Cuban classics.
- Average Dining Cost: $8
DON ARTURO RESTAURANT
- 1198 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 954-584-7966
- $$
- Open: Daily 11am-11pm
- Average Dining Cost: $12-$18
EDUARDO DE SAN ANGEL
- 2822 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-772-4731
- Mexican, $$$
- Open: Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
- Traditional Mexican favorites served with modern flair. Zagat Guide Best Food and Service in Broward County '09
- Average Dining Cost: $30
FINGER LICKIN PATTIES & PASTRIES
- 11244 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 954-704-9400
- Open: 10am-8pm
- Best beef patties.
- Average Dining Cost: $8
GINGER BAY CAFE
- 1908 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 954-873-1782
- Caribbean
- Open: Wed-Sun: 5pm-4am
- Average Dining Cost: Dinner: $25
GLOBAL ELEGANCE CATERING, INC.
- 7481 SW 15th St., Plantation, 954-581-5582
- Caribbean and American Catering
ISLANDS IN THE PINES RESTAURANT
- 162 N. University Dr., Pembroke Pines, 954-431-7600
- Caribbean
- Open: Mon: 9am - 9pm, Tues-Thurs: 8am - 9pm, Fri-Sat: 8am - 10pm, Sun: 9am - 5pm
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch: $8, Dinner: $12
JACK'S BAR-B-Q SMOKEHOUSE
- 500 East Oakland Park Blvd, Wilton Manors, 954-567-9595
- American, $
- Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8:30pm.
- Hickory Smoked meats slowly cooked to perfection. Choose from Ribs, Chicken, Beef, Pork and Catfish. Dine In, Drive Through, Pick Up and Catering available.
- Average Dining Cost: $9
JERK MACHINE
- 111 NW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-8882
- Caribbean
- Open: 7am-9pm
- Authentic West Indian dishes including curry chicken, oxtail, jerk chicken. Cafeteria style counter. Cabbage is good too. Across from bus station.
- Average Dining Cost: $8
JERK MACHINE/CATERING
- 4261 NW 12th Street, Lauderhill, 954-321-8556
- Serving authentic Jamaican style cuisine.
JOY'S ROTI DELIGHT
- 1235 NW 12th Street, Lauderhill, 954-587-7700
- Caribbean
- Open: 10am - 9pm
- Authentic Trini food. Fresh hot food at reasonable prices. The beef roti is huge. The curry beef inside is succulent and delicious. The roti itself is the Dhal type with a very thin layer of lentils inside. The pepper sauce is worth the venture. The goat curry and the Paloori are excellent and they have cold Shandy Sorrell and Carib bottles. Get your Caribbean "Indian" food fix Trini style!
- Average Dining Cost: $10
KACEY'S CARIBBEAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
- 4301 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, 954-969-7771
- Caribbean
- Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.
- Traditional Jamaican restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
- Average Dining Cost: $8
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