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
Print PageSAMBA ROOM
- 350 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-468-2000
- $$
- Open: Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-4pm. Dinner Mon-Thurs 4pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm.
- Always a sizzling affair complete with fine food and wine. Combine the hot Latin beat and extraordinary Cuban cuisine with that of "deliciosa" chops, steaks and pasta. Get ready to feel the beat and dance in the street . . . create an evening no one will forget! Every Saturday night featuring DJ Dance Music 9pm-1am.
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch $12, Dinner $25
SEAFOOD WORLD
- 4602 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, 954-942-0740
- Seafood, $$
- Open: Tue-Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 3pm-9pm. Closed Mon.
- Serving the freshest seafood in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where recipes are simple and tasteful. Sauces and spices enhance, but never overpower the seafood.
- Average Dining Cost: Lunch $15, Dinner $25
SPOONS GRILL
- 3814 NW 19th Street, Lauderhill, 954-731-1044
- Delicious home-style soul food and barbeque.
SUGAR REEF GRILL
- 600 N. Surf Rd., Hollywood, 954-922-1119
- Caribbean, $$
- Open: Season (Late Dec-Mid April): Tue-Fri 11:45am-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10:30pm, Mon 5pm-10:30pm. Off-Season (Mid April-Late Dec): Mon-Fri 5pm, Sat-Sun 9am.
- Enjoy tropical flavors with a traditional touch and the beautiful ocean front dining in Hollywood. A South Florida dining destination for visitors and locals alike, they have combined great dining and breathtaking views in a sophisticated yet casual setting for over twelve years. Closed for stormy weather.
- Average Dining Cost: $21
TOM JENKINS BAR-B-QUE
- 1236 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-5046
- American, $
- Open: Tue-Thurs 11am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.
- Owners Harry Harrell and Gary Torrence offer country cooking, special BBQ chicken, beef and rib recipes over burning red oak. Smell the smoke a block away. Collard greens, corn bread, baked beans and sweet potato pie. Take out available.
VILA'S RESTAURANT CUBAN & MEXICAN CUISINE
- 1417 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-771-6340
- (Cuban) (3 locations)
