Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale

John
Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale

Essentials

Upscale Winn-Dixie with the usual low prices near to our home.
151 recommandé par les habitants
Winn-Dixie
680 N Federal Hwy
151 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale Winn-Dixie with the usual low prices near to our home.
Has everything you could need for your meal at a good price. Right up 15 ave. from our house.
108 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Sunrise Boulevard
1415 E Sunrise Blvd
108 recommandé par les habitants
Has everything you could need for your meal at a good price. Right up 15 ave. from our house.
High quality and healthy, like a Whole Foods here on our side of town. Easy to walk to; I see my neighbors here. Great delicatessen to take out lunch or dinner.
175 recommandé par les habitants
The Fresh Market
424 N Federal Hwy
175 recommandé par les habitants
High quality and healthy, like a Whole Foods here on our side of town. Easy to walk to; I see my neighbors here. Great delicatessen to take out lunch or dinner.
Popular grocery store not too far from our house. Has a cult following here in the USA.
141 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal Hwy
141 recommandé par les habitants
Popular grocery store not too far from our house. Has a cult following here in the USA.

Arts & Culture

Many good exhibits come to town and are shown here.
188 recommandé par les habitants
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd
188 recommandé par les habitants
Many good exhibits come to town and are shown here.
Very popular venue attracting the best in new music in the entertainment district of Himmarshee.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
Very popular venue attracting the best in new music in the entertainment district of Himmarshee.
Great hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater.
444 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St
444 recommandé par les habitants
Great hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater.

Sightseeing

The Water Taxi is a popular way to see Fort Lauderdale from our rivers and the Intercostal canal.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Water Taxi
29 recommandé par les habitants
The Water Taxi is a popular way to see Fort Lauderdale from our rivers and the Intercostal canal.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local hangout for swimmers, beachcombers, and pirates. Great tacos too!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Treasure Trove
2933 SE 5th St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Local hangout for swimmers, beachcombers, and pirates. Great tacos too!
This is a fun bar with a long history on the north end of the beach.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Parrot Lounge
911 Sunrise Ln
15 recommandé par les habitants
This is a fun bar with a long history on the north end of the beach.
The Elbo Room is an institution on the strip, in business since 1937; "Where The Boys Are" filmed here in 1962.
137 recommandé par les habitants
Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
137 recommandé par les habitants
The Elbo Room is an institution on the strip, in business since 1937; "Where The Boys Are" filmed here in 1962.
Longtime Irish bar in Himmarshee Village; a fun place with live music.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Dicey Riley's Irish Pub
217 SW 2nd St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Longtime Irish bar in Himmarshee Village; a fun place with live music.
Located right on the New River in the Riverfront, Briny's is always busy because of the great selection of Irish and American pub foods.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Briny | Riverfront Pub
305 S Andrews Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
Located right on the New River in the Riverfront, Briny's is always busy because of the great selection of Irish and American pub foods.
The Tilted Kilt Has a growing fan base due to it's lively atmosphere and reputation for great comfort foods - and pretty waitresses.
Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery
219 S Andrews Ave
The Tilted Kilt Has a growing fan base due to it's lively atmosphere and reputation for great comfort foods - and pretty waitresses.
Popular spot for dinner and drinks. $$
59 recommandé par les habitants
Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas Blvd
59 recommandé par les habitants
Popular spot for dinner and drinks. $$
Very popular sports bar, especially with 20's- 30's age group. Great comfort food, rabid Florida Seminoles fans. $$
192 recommandé par les habitants
American Social
721 E Las Olas Blvd
192 recommandé par les habitants
Very popular sports bar, especially with 20's- 30's age group. Great comfort food, rabid Florida Seminoles fans. $$
A popular destination for the locals, like Ernie's BBQ. The restaurant is built around the bar. Good selection of beers and Irish food. $$
10 recommandé par les habitants
Maguires Hill 16
535 N Andrews Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
A popular destination for the locals, like Ernie's BBQ. The restaurant is built around the bar. Good selection of beers and Irish food. $$
Great hamburgers and American comfort food with tables over the water. I throw pieces of food in the water when nobody is looking because huge tarpon fish explode out of the water to snap it up. $$
173 recommandé par les habitants
Le Tub Saloon
1100 N Ocean Dr
173 recommandé par les habitants
Great hamburgers and American comfort food with tables over the water. I throw pieces of food in the water when nobody is looking because huge tarpon fish explode out of the water to snap it up. $$

Food Scene

Mermolina and I like to walk down to the beach early and reward ourselves with some coffee here. All kinds of coffees and teas, wraps and pastries.
St Barts
Mermolina and I like to walk down to the beach early and reward ourselves with some coffee here. All kinds of coffees and teas, wraps and pastries.
One of my favorite pizza shops, right on the beach at the north end of the strip. Right out of Pittsburgh.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Primanti Brothers
901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
56 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite pizza shops, right on the beach at the north end of the strip. Right out of Pittsburgh.
When I'm on the beach, I often come here for their great hamburgers or fish sandwiches. $
159 recommandé par les habitants
Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach Rd
159 recommandé par les habitants
When I'm on the beach, I often come here for their great hamburgers or fish sandwiches. $
Favorite of locals for it's laid back, throwback to the beach days, good comfort food, and location overhanging the Intercoastal Waterway. $$
9 recommandé par les habitants
Bahia Cabana Beach Resort
9 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite of locals for it's laid back, throwback to the beach days, good comfort food, and location overhanging the Intercoastal Waterway. $$
Chima has gained itself a reputation among the finest in Brazilian restaurants. Romantic place to take a date. $$$$
123 recommandé par les habitants
Chima Steakhouse
2400 E Las Olas Blvd
123 recommandé par les habitants
Chima has gained itself a reputation among the finest in Brazilian restaurants. Romantic place to take a date. $$$$
Popular restaurant known for it's seafood in the Himmarshee entertainment district.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Tarpon Bend Food & Tackle
200 Southwest 2nd Street
24 recommandé par les habitants
Popular restaurant known for it's seafood in the Himmarshee entertainment district.
Lester's is always open, reliably good American fare, and meeting place for all the locals in SE Ft. Lauderdale for along as I can remember, probably much longer. $
60 recommandé par les habitants
Lester's Diner
250 FL-84
60 recommandé par les habitants
Lester's is always open, reliably good American fare, and meeting place for all the locals in SE Ft. Lauderdale for along as I can remember, probably much longer. $
This a truly great place to have breakfast, right down in the Himmarshee Village. $
62 recommandé par les habitants
O-B House - Fort Lauderdale
333 Himmarshee St
62 recommandé par les habitants
This a truly great place to have breakfast, right down in the Himmarshee Village. $
Full dinner in an upscale atmosphere, a satisfying dining experience that one would expect to have in a world class city like Ft Lauderdale. $$$
21 recommandé par les habitants
Grille 401
401 E Las Olas Blvd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Full dinner in an upscale atmosphere, a satisfying dining experience that one would expect to have in a world class city like Ft Lauderdale. $$$
Also, You're On Las Olas! YOLO is a destination in itself, with patrons coming regularly from as far as Palm Beach and Miami. It's reputation is well-deserved with great food and the best servers. $$
213 recommandé par les habitants
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas Blvd
213 recommandé par les habitants
Also, You're On Las Olas! YOLO is a destination in itself, with patrons coming regularly from as far as Palm Beach and Miami. It's reputation is well-deserved with great food and the best servers. $$
Known for it's great barbecue. $$$
67 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen
350 E Las Olas Blvd
67 recommandé par les habitants
Known for it's great barbecue. $$$
One of the finer Brazilian steak houses. with an equally fine reputation. I'll take my friend's word for that, have not tried yet. $$$$
17 recommandé par les habitants
Timpano Italian Chophouse
450 E Las Olas Blvd
17 recommandé par les habitants
One of the finer Brazilian steak houses. with an equally fine reputation. I'll take my friend's word for that, have not tried yet. $$$$
Authentic Italian coffees, gelato, and pastries. Really nice spot to try in the mornings. (954)306-2028 $$$
8 recommandé par les habitants
Pan'e Dolci Italian Bakery
613 E Las Olas Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Italian coffees, gelato, and pastries. Really nice spot to try in the mornings. (954)306-2028 $$$
For a chain restaurant, this location is superior. Great decor (neo-egyptian?) and food. $$
183 recommandé par les habitants
The Cheesecake Factory
600 E Las Olas Blvd
183 recommandé par les habitants
For a chain restaurant, this location is superior. Great decor (neo-egyptian?) and food. $$
This a favorite of mine, a wonderful French breakfast cafe' along the boulevard. $$
14 recommandé par les habitants
La Bonne Crepe
815 E Las Olas Blvd
14 recommandé par les habitants
This a favorite of mine, a wonderful French breakfast cafe' along the boulevard. $$
Great food, good price, home of one Ft. Lauderdale's best monster hamburgers. $$
Grill Republic
817 E Las Olas Blvd
Great food, good price, home of one Ft. Lauderdale's best monster hamburgers. $$
I like this spot to get delicious light meals and sandwiches in the afternoon. $$
14 recommandé par les habitants
Noodles Panini
821 E Las Olas Blvd
14 recommandé par les habitants
I like this spot to get delicious light meals and sandwiches in the afternoon. $$
This really is a favorite of mine. Excellent Italian everything in a relaxed atmosphere that reminds me of being in Italia. $$
12 recommandé par les habitants
Luigis Tuscan Grill
1105 E Las Olas Blvd
12 recommandé par les habitants
This really is a favorite of mine. Excellent Italian everything in a relaxed atmosphere that reminds me of being in Italia. $$
Great selection of Greek meals, seating inside and out, full bar, always have seafood, and the meals are healthy Mediterranean. (954)712-8933, www.tratagreektaverna.com $$
7 recommandé par les habitants
Trata Greek Taverna
1103 E Las Olas Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Great selection of Greek meals, seating inside and out, full bar, always have seafood, and the meals are healthy Mediterranean. (954)712-8933, www.tratagreektaverna.com $$
Charcoal-grilled american recipes cooked with Japanese hibachi style. I like the natural, laid-back feel of this place. (954)761-2122, www.sweetnectarbuzz.com $$
15 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Nectar
1017 E Las Olas Blvd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Charcoal-grilled american recipes cooked with Japanese hibachi style. I like the natural, laid-back feel of this place. (954)761-2122, www.sweetnectarbuzz.com $$
Pleasing mix of Thai and seafood dishes. $$
24 recommandé par les habitants
Asia Bay
1111 E Las Olas Blvd
24 recommandé par les habitants
Pleasing mix of Thai and seafood dishes. $$
Authentic polynesian cuisine and fantastic island floor show with drums and flaming batons, hula dances --- the show itself is worth seeing, food is exquisite. A destination in itself since the 50's
70 recommandé par les habitants
Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
3599 N Federal Hwy
70 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic polynesian cuisine and fantastic island floor show with drums and flaming batons, hula dances --- the show itself is worth seeing, food is exquisite. A destination in itself since the 50's
Family-owned quality American-style steaks and dinners since 1946. I have been patronizing Tropical Acres since I was five.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Tropical Acres Steakhouse
2500 Griffin Rd
31 recommandé par les habitants
Family-owned quality American-style steaks and dinners since 1946. I have been patronizing Tropical Acres since I was five.
Even though this place is far from my house, it is one of my favorites. The Irish food is the best I have ever had, and the live Irish music some of the best I have ever heard. Great bar, fun place.
50 recommandé par les habitants
The Field Irish Pub & Eatery
3281 Griffin Rd
50 recommandé par les habitants
Even though this place is far from my house, it is one of my favorites. The Irish food is the best I have ever had, and the live Irish music some of the best I have ever heard. Great bar, fun place.
This is an institution, a local hangout since the 1930's, my favorite BBQ. Bars downstairs in AC, or up on the terrace. Try conch chowder, conch fritters, sliced pork and Bimini bread. $$
7 recommandé par les habitants
Ernie's B-B-Q
1843 Federal Highway
7 recommandé par les habitants
This is an institution, a local hangout since the 1930's, my favorite BBQ. Bars downstairs in AC, or up on the terrace. Try conch chowder, conch fritters, sliced pork and Bimini bread. $$
Besides the great Greek fare, this is a really fun place to go. The waiters and waitresses jump up on your table to do traditional dances to loud Greek music. Not for those with a drinking problem.
103 recommandé par les habitants
Taverna Opa
410 N Ocean Dr
103 recommandé par les habitants
Besides the great Greek fare, this is a really fun place to go. The waiters and waitresses jump up on your table to do traditional dances to loud Greek music. Not for those with a drinking problem.
Vegetarian restaurant, which I hear is one of the best around.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Sublime Restaurant & Bar
1431 North Federal Highway
15 recommandé par les habitants
Vegetarian restaurant, which I hear is one of the best around.

Everything Else

Make your own frozen yogurt or ice cream dessert! Ur way! And only pay for what u get! I love it!
Yogurt Ur Way
806 E Las Olas Blvd
Make your own frozen yogurt or ice cream dessert! Ur way! And only pay for what u get! I love it!
Killeen's Ice Cream (and other sweets like fudge & chocolates) has a well-deserved reputation for quality, and quite a loyal following. My wife makes me go there. $$$
29 recommandé par les habitants
Kilwins Las Olas
809 E Las Olas Blvd
29 recommandé par les habitants
Killeen's Ice Cream (and other sweets like fudge & chocolates) has a well-deserved reputation for quality, and quite a loyal following. My wife makes me go there. $$$