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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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Tinta#1 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
$ - $$ | Mexican, American321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4204Read More » - #2
Premiere Cafe and Bar#2 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #3
Laspada's Hoagies#3 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #4
Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato#4 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #5
Lona Cocina & Tequileria#5 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Bar321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd #4204, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Read More » - #6
Rendezvous Bar & Grill#6 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #7
3711 Beach Side#7 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #8
La Dolce Vita#8 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #9
Nanou Las Olas French Bakery#9 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #10
Cafe Seville#10 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #11
Fresh First#11 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #12
Kilwin's Ice Cream of Las Olas#12 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #13
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill#13 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #14
Wild Sea Las Olas#14 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #15
Boathouse at the Riverside#15 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #16
Mini Pita#16 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #17
Casa D'Angelo#17 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #18
Canyon Southwest Cafe#18 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #19
Top Hat Deli#19 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale - #20
Green Bar & Kitchen#20 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
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