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What to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Though Fort Lauderdale's dining scene isn't as well-known as those found in other destinations, it does boast a variety of options. Everything from Italian to Argentinean to Mediterranean is served at eateries around the city, including traveler favorites like Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato, Premiere Cafe & Bar and Mini Pita. For more upscale ethnic meals, visitors suggest dining at the Italian-inspired La Dolce Vita and the Spanish-influenced Café Seville.
Most restaurants in Fort Lauderdale specialize in casual American fare and dishes made with fresh, local seafood. Popular American joints include Laspadas Original Hoagies and Gilbert's 17th Street Grill, while Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille and OCEAN2000 feature Florida staples such as grouper, wahoo, mahimahi, spiny lobster and conch.
A few breweries are also available in the area for those keen on sipping a cold one. The German-style Khoffner Brewery is a great option for beer lovers browsing Las Olas Boulevard's shops and restaurants, which sit only 2 miles south. Meanwhile, LauderAle's location between Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport makes it convenient for travelers waiting on a cruise or flight.
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Laspada's Hoagies#1 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
$ | American, Fast Food1495 SE 17th St Ste D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1728Read More » - #2
Premiere Cafe and Bar#2 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #3
Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato#3 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #4
3711 Beach Side#4 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #5
Lona Cocina Tequileria#5 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Bar321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Read More » - #6
Rendezvous Bar & Grill#6 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #7
La Dolce Vita#7 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #8
Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille#8 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #9
Cafe Seville#9 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #10
Nanou French Bakery & Cafe#10 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #11
Fresh First#11 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #12
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill#12 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #13
Kilwin's Ice Cream of Las Olas#13 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #14
Canyon Southwest Cafe#14 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #15
Boathouse at the Riverside#15 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #16
Mini Pita#16 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #17
Top Hat Deli#17 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #18
Casa D'Angelo#18 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #19
Green Bar & Kitchen#19 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #20
Greek Islands Taverna#20 of 1,196 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
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