Dining in Ft. Lauderdale
By Word of Mouth
3200 Northeast Twelfth Avenue • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
954-564-3663
Dine in style while at this small, intimate, gourmet restaurant that features creative American cuisine where you select from a display case of specialties rather than from a menu. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner; closed on Sundays.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
1818 Cordova Rd. • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-358-5862
Five Guys is a favorite burger stomp for many, with its simplifies menu and handcut fries.
Hi-Life Cafe
3000 North Federal Highway • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306
Located at Plaza 3000
954-563-1395-
An intimate restaurant that offers creative, award-winning American cuisine and a wonderful ambiance as you dine by candlelight and enjoy fine wines while seated in a sofa in the lounge or at the granite topped bar. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner only; closed on Mondays. Reservations are recommended.
Sloppy Joe's
17 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Located at BeachPlace
954-522-7553
Enjoy frozen drinks on a verandah overlooking the ocean or dig into one of the appetizers, big salads, island specialties, burgers, seafood, and desserts offered by this fun and exciting restaurant that brings a little Key West to Fort Lauderdale. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.
China Grill
1881 Southeast 17th Street • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Located Adjoining the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina
954-759- 9950
China Grill is set to impress with its Asian-inspired world cuisine and unmatched views of the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. This eatery offers internationally-inspired cuisine with an appealing menu and eclectic atmosphere.
Black Orchid Cafe
2985 North Ocean Boulevard • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-561-9398
The restaurant features a sleek modern decor filled with beautiful orchids, as well as live music, to enhance the wonderful ambiance. A menu designed by famed chef and owner George Telles appeals to everyone and offers generous portions of the house specialties, complemented by an extensive fine wine list and full bar service. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; open on Sundays in season.
Himmarshee Bar and Grille
210 Southwest Second Street • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-524-1818
One of the best restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale, this elegant, yet cozy and unpretentious restaurant serves an array of delicious contemporary style dishes including soft seafood tacos, adobo chicken salad, fennel crusted salmon, and delicious Lava Cake. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday and Sunday for dinner only.
Havana Coffee Company
7750 Nova Drive, Bay 4 • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324
954-306-6655
Dine in or take out fresh Cuban delicacies at Havana Coffee Company.