A Fort Lauderdale and South Florida Insider’s Guide

Jill And Ron
Jill And Ron
A Fort Lauderdale and South Florida Insider’s Guide

Food scene

Great food, great service….a modern upscale version of fast casual (mostly sandwiches, salads, etc), beer and wine as an option.
Lunchroom - North
4520 N Federal Hwy
Great food, great service….a modern upscale version of fast casual (mostly sandwiches, salads, etc), beer and wine as an option.
In a newly emerging “funky” part of town…FAT Village. Worth a look
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Henry's Sandwich Station
115 NW 1st Ave
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In a newly emerging “funky” part of town…FAT Village. Worth a look
Walking distance and has great local beer and pizza. They have trivia night and drag queen bingo. They even have wine.
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Gulf Stream Brewing Company
1105 NE 13th St
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Walking distance and has great local beer and pizza. They have trivia night and drag queen bingo. They even have wine.
Great happy hour. It's on Las Olas and perfect if you're looking for steak.
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Del Frisco's Grille
501 E Las Olas Blvd
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Great happy hour. It's on Las Olas and perfect if you're looking for steak.
Beautiful views! Salt 7 Fort Lauderdale is on the river. Happy hour gets very busy and is fun for people watching.
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SALT7
500 East Las Olas Boulevard
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Beautiful views! Salt 7 Fort Lauderdale is on the river. Happy hour gets very busy and is fun for people watching.
Morea is new and on A1A. The food is delicious.
MORÉA
701 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Morea is new and on A1A. The food is delicious.
S3 is the ground level restaurant in the Hilton on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Known for happy hour and brunch. They have fire pits chilly winter evenings.
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S3-Sun Surf Sand
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
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S3 is the ground level restaurant in the Hilton on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Known for happy hour and brunch. They have fire pits chilly winter evenings.
Live Music and happy hour - Spanish food
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Eatapas
4140 North Federal Highway
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Live Music and happy hour - Spanish food
A great Mexican with amazing views and breezes - in the W Hotel.
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W Fort Lauderdale
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
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A great Mexican with amazing views and breezes - in the W Hotel.
El Camino in the heart of Las Olas….it is busy…and the happy hour is also great!
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El Camino Fort Lauderdale
817 E Las Olas Blvd
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El Camino in the heart of Las Olas….it is busy…and the happy hour is also great!
Adorable coffee and flower shop with live music. They have a champagne vending machine and delicious baked goods. Perfect for people watching on Las Olas.
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Ann's Florist Coffee & Wine Bar
1001 E Las Olas Blvd
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Adorable coffee and flower shop with live music. They have a champagne vending machine and delicious baked goods. Perfect for people watching on Las Olas.
Great view!
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Bo's Beach
600 Seabreeze Blvd
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Great view!
Great view! Watch the boats go by.
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Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial Blvd
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Great view! Watch the boats go by.
They have over 100 plasma HD T.V.'s along with 2 of South Florida's largest HD T.V.'s. They play every sport, every game, every event. They have room for over 900 people. Stop by for lunch, dinner or just a drink and meet Kim Bokamper (former Miami Dolphin).
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Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd Ave
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They have over 100 plasma HD T.V.'s along with 2 of South Florida's largest HD T.V.'s. They play every sport, every game, every event. They have room for over 900 people. Stop by for lunch, dinner or just a drink and meet Kim Bokamper (former Miami Dolphin).
Happy hour 7 days a week! Food is delicious and service is great
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Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen (1)
4100 N Federal Hwy
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Happy hour 7 days a week! Food is delicious and service is great
Big City is casual American with great outdoor space
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Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas Blvd
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Big City is casual American with great outdoor space
Great seafood
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Coconuts
429 Seabreeze Blvd
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Great seafood
In Dania Beach (a few miles south…the restaurant sits on a pier and has 270 degree ocean views). You must pay for parking
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Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach Rd
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In Dania Beach (a few miles south…the restaurant sits on a pier and has 270 degree ocean views). You must pay for parking
If you want to have a very nice meal, we find Gastrotheque to be quite good. It’s a half mile east on Sunrise…..it’s a little small and the owner can be a little quirky, but the food (and wine selection) are great.
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Gastrothèque
1428 Northeast 4th Avenue
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If you want to have a very nice meal, we find Gastrotheque to be quite good. It’s a half mile east on Sunrise…..it’s a little small and the owner can be a little quirky, but the food (and wine selection) are great.
one of the most celebrated chef’s in the area and the dining experience reflects it!
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Heritage
903 NE 5th Ave
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one of the most celebrated chef’s in the area and the dining experience reflects it!

Neighborhoods

Located on a barrier island that’s seven feet above sea level, the seaside town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea features beach views that stretch for miles. Below the water, you’ll find a cool shipwreck snorkel trail where you can dive to see the SS Copenhagen, a British cargo steamer that struck a reef and sank in 1900. If you want to stay out of the water, visit Anglin’s Pier for relaxing views of the sea and a prime spot to catch some fish. For a casual meal, visit Aruba Beach Café located just steps away from the sand.
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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Located on a barrier island that’s seven feet above sea level, the seaside town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea features beach views that stretch for miles. Below the water, you’ll find a cool shipwreck snorkel trail where you can dive to see the SS Copenhagen, a British cargo steamer that struck a reef and sank in 1900. If you want to stay out of the water, visit Anglin’s Pier for relaxing views of the sea and a prime spot to catch some fish. For a casual meal, visit Aruba Beach Café located just steps away from the sand.
The ambience of the boulevard makes shopping even more of a pleasure. Have a leisurely brunch at a sidewalk café, browse and shop at fabulous boutiques, galleries, specialty stores and fabulous fashion houses and then spend a romantic evening dining at one of Las Olas' many wonderful restaurants!
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Las Olas
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The ambience of the boulevard makes shopping even more of a pleasure. Have a leisurely brunch at a sidewalk café, browse and shop at fabulous boutiques, galleries, specialty stores and fabulous fashion houses and then spend a romantic evening dining at one of Las Olas' many wonderful restaurants!
just 30-35 minutes down 95. Start in an area called Wynwood Walls, which is a converted warehouse section of town that is now the epicenter of art and culture in Miami...what started as graffiti on a number of buildings (amazing graffiti art, I should say) has become a true neighborhood with 10-15 bars and restaurants, not to mention shops, public art galleries, etc.
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Wynwood Art District
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just 30-35 minutes down 95. Start in an area called Wynwood Walls, which is a converted warehouse section of town that is now the epicenter of art and culture in Miami...what started as graffiti on a number of buildings (amazing graffiti art, I should say) has become a true neighborhood with 10-15 bars and restaurants, not to mention shops, public art galleries, etc.

Sightseeing

The only Urban Arts District in Fort Lauderdale populated with open artist's studios, galleries, live theatre, and a host of one of a kind events. Join us for the FAT Village Art Walk, which happens on the last Saturday of every month.
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FAT Village Center for the Arts
531 NW 1st Ave
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The only Urban Arts District in Fort Lauderdale populated with open artist's studios, galleries, live theatre, and a host of one of a kind events. Join us for the FAT Village Art Walk, which happens on the last Saturday of every month.
Fun to feed the tarpon - kids and adults enjoy it
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15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th St
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Fun to feed the tarpon - kids and adults enjoy it
Rentals and tours. We rent Boats, Jet Skis, Scoot Coupes, Segways, Golf Carts, Scooters, Kayaks, Paddleboards Bicycles. We also offer a membership options where you save up to 80% on all the prices.
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Fun Center Fort Lauderdale , Tours, Rentals. Segway, Scooter, Jet Ski, Boat, ...
1771 Bayview Dr
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Rentals and tours. We rent Boats, Jet Skis, Scoot Coupes, Segways, Golf Carts, Scooters, Kayaks, Paddleboards Bicycles. We also offer a membership options where you save up to 80% on all the prices.

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Recommended Beaches

Let’s start with beaches…we have four distinct choices for you. Fort Lauderdale Beach proper is the biggest…it’s just out Sunrise to A1A and south a couple of miles. It is the busiest and probably the youngest of all of our beaches. Next to the north is Sunrise which is fairly quiet (except during Spring Break…then it is busy and young) and closest to our house. Next beach north is Oakland Park beach, which is the quietest of all…nice if you are just looking for a little seclusion. Furthest north (maybe 2 miles) is Lauderdale by the Sea – second busiest and more family oriented.