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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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#1
3711 Beach Side
#1 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (342)
$ - $$ | Bar, American
3711 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-6429
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#2
Premiere Cafe and Bar
#2 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1060)
$ | Bar, Wine Bar, Gastropub, Argentinean
3110 Belmar St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4103
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#3
Laspada's Hoagies
#3 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1298)
$ | American, Fast Food
1495 SE 17th St Ste D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1728
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#4
Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato
#4 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (513)
$ | Pizza, Italian
2406 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-1251
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#5
Lona Cocina Tequileria
#5 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1911)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Bar, Pub
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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#6
La Dolce Vita
#6 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (814)
$ - $$ | Italian
3331 NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7148
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#7
Rendezvous Bar & Grill
#7 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (988)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood
2525 Marina Bay Dr W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-2307
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#8
Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille
#8 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (823)
$$ | American, Seafood, Grill, Contemporary, Pub
620 E Las Olas Blvd Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2235
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#9
Fresh First
#9 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (207)
$ - $$ | Cafe, Healthy
1637 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1720
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#10
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill
#10 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1660)
$ - $$ | American, Grill, Pub, Healthy
1821 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2198
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#11
Nanou French Bakery & Cafe
#11 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (388)
$ - $$ | French, Cafe, European
2915 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1600
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#12
Cafe Seville
#12 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (473)
$ - $$ | Seafood, Spanish
2768 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1605
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#13
Boathouse at the Riverside
#13 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (251)
$ - $$ | Seafood, American, Grill
620 SE 4th St Across from the Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2215
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#14
Kilwin's Ice Cream of Las Olas
#14 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (623)
$ - $$ | American
809 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2224
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#15
Canyon Southwest Cafe
#15 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1039)
$$ | American, Southwestern, Contemporary
1818 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3040
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#16
Top Hat Deli
#16 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (191)
$ - $$ | American, Deli
415 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1139
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#17
Mini Pita
#17 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (201)
$ | Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
1019 W State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-2433
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#18
Green Bar & Kitchen
#18 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (297)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe
1075 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2116
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#19
Casa D'Angelo
#19 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1036)
$$ | Italian, Tuscan, Central-Italian
1201 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1456
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#20
Greek Islands Taverna
#20 of 1,608 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
TripAdvisor (1687)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Greek
3300 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7119
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