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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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- #1Tinta#1 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (170)$ - $$ | Mexican, American321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4204Read More » - #2Premiere Cafe and Bar#2 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (1098)$ | Bar, Wine Bar, Gastropub, Argentinean3110 Belmar St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4103Read More » - #3Laspada's Hoagies#3 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (1315)$ | American, Fast Food, Deli1495 SE 17th St Ste D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1728Read More » - #4Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato#4 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (526)$ | Pizza, Italian2406 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-1251Read More » - #5Lona Cocina & Tequileria#5 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (2322)$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Bar321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd #4204, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Read More » - #6Rendezvous Bar & Grill#6 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (1171)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood2525 Marina Bay Dr W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-2307Read More » - #73711 Beach Side#7 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (422)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood3711 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-6429Read More » - #8La Dolce Vita#8 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (823)$ - $$ | Italian3331 NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7148Read More » - #9Nanou Las Olas French Bakery#9 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (408)$ - $$ | French, Cafe, European2915 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1600Read More » - #10Cafe Seville#10 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (489)$ - $$ | Seafood, Spanish2768 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1605Read More » - #11Fresh First#11 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (223)$ - $$ | Cafe, Healthy1637 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1720Read More » - #12Kilwin's Ice Cream of Las Olas#12 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (629)$ - $$ | American809 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2224Read More » - #13Gilbert's 17th Street Grill#13 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (1679)$ - $$ | American, Grill1821 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2198Read More » - #14Wild Sea Las Olas#14 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (876)$$ | American, Seafood, Grill, Contemporary620 E Las Olas Blvd Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2235Read More » - #15Boathouse at the Riverside#15 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (296)$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Grill620 SE 4th St Across from the Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2215Read More » - #16Mini Pita#16 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (216)$ | Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern1019 W State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-2433Read More » - #17Casa D'Angelo#17 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (1063)$$ | Italian, Tuscan, Central-Italian1201 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1456Read More » - #18Canyon Southwest Cafe#18 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (1054)$$ | American, Southwestern, Contemporary620 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3137Read More » - #19Top Hat Deli#19 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (199)$ - $$ | American, Deli415 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1139Read More » - #20Green Bar & Kitchen#20 of 1,191 Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Tripadvisor (300)$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Healthy1075 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2116Read More »
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