Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Essentials
Upscale Winn-Dixie with the usual low prices near to our home.
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Winn-Dixie
680 N Federal HwyUpscale 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.
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Publix Super Market at Sunrise Boulevard
1415 E Sunrise BlvdHas 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.
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The Fresh Market
424 N Federal HwyHigh 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.
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Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyPopular 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.
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas BlvdMany good exhibits come to town and are shown here.
Very popular venue attracting the best in new music in the entertainment district of Himmarshee.
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Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd AveVery popular venue attracting the best in new music in the entertainment district of Himmarshee.
Great hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater.
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Museo della Scoperta e della Scienza
401 SW 2nd StGreat 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.
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Water Taxi
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!
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Treasure Trove
2933 SE 5th StLocal 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.
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Parrot Lounge
911 Sunrise LnThis 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.
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Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdThe 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.
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Dicey Riley's Irish Pub
217 SW 2nd StLongtime 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.
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Briny | Riverfront Pub
305 S Andrews AveLocated 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 AveThe Tilted Kilt Has a growing fan base due to it's lively atmosphere and reputation for great comfort foods - and pretty waitresses.
Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas BlvdPopular spot for dinner and drinks. $$
Very popular sports bar, especially with 20's- 30's age group. Great comfort food, rabid Florida Seminoles fans. $$
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American Social
721 E Las Olas BlvdVery popular sports bar, especially with 20's- 30's age group. Great comfort food, rabid Florida Seminoles fans. $$
A popular destination for the locals, like Ernie's BBQ. The restaurant is built around the bar. Good selection of beers and Irish food. $$
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Maguires Hill 16
535 N Andrews AveA popular destination for the locals, like Ernie's BBQ. The restaurant is built around the bar. Good selection of beers and Irish food. $$
Great hamburgers and American comfort food with tables over the water. I throw pieces of food in the water when nobody is looking because huge tarpon fish explode out of the water to snap it up. $$
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Le Tub Saloon
1100 N Ocean DrGreat 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. $$
Food Scene
Mermolina and I like to walk down to the beach early and reward ourselves with some coffee here. All kinds of coffees and teas, wraps and pastries.
St Barts
Mermolina and I like to walk down to the beach early and reward ourselves with some coffee here. All kinds of coffees and teas, wraps and pastries.
One of my favorite pizza shops, right on the beach at the north end of the strip. Right out of Pittsburgh.
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Primanti Brothers
901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdOne of my favorite pizza shops, right on the beach at the north end of the strip. Right out of Pittsburgh.
When I'm on the beach, I often come here for their great hamburgers or fish sandwiches. $
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Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach RdWhen I'm on the beach, I often come here for their great hamburgers or fish sandwiches. $
Favorite of locals for it's laid back, throwback to the beach days, good comfort food, and location overhanging the Intercoastal Waterway. $$
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Bahia Cabana Beach Resort
Favorite of locals for it's laid back, throwback to the beach days, good comfort food, and location overhanging the Intercoastal Waterway. $$
Chima has gained itself a reputation among the finest in Brazilian restaurants. Romantic place to take a date. $$$$
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Chima Steakhouse
2400 E Las Olas BlvdChima has gained itself a reputation among the finest in Brazilian restaurants. Romantic place to take a date. $$$$
Popular restaurant known for it's seafood in the Himmarshee entertainment district.
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Tarpon Bend Food & Tackle
200 Southwest 2nd StreetPopular restaurant known for it's seafood in the Himmarshee entertainment district.
Lester's is always open, reliably good American fare, and meeting place for all the locals in SE Ft. Lauderdale for along as I can remember, probably much longer. $
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Lester's Diner
250 FL-84Lester's is always open, reliably good American fare, and meeting place for all the locals in SE Ft. Lauderdale for along as I can remember, probably much longer. $
This a truly great place to have breakfast, right down in the Himmarshee Village. $
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O-B House - Fort Lauderdale
333 Himmarshee StThis a truly great place to have breakfast, right down in the Himmarshee Village. $
Full dinner in an upscale atmosphere, a satisfying dining experience that one would expect to have in a world class city like Ft Lauderdale. $$$
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Grille 401
401 E Las Olas BlvdFull dinner in an upscale atmosphere, a satisfying dining experience that one would expect to have in a world class city like Ft Lauderdale. $$$
Also, You're On Las Olas! YOLO is a destination in itself, with patrons coming regularly from as far as Palm Beach and Miami. It's reputation is well-deserved with great food and the best servers. $$
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YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdAlso, 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. $$
Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen
350 E Las Olas BlvdKnown for it's great barbecue. $$$
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. $$$$
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Timpano Italian Chophouse
450 E Las Olas BlvdOne of the finer Brazilian steak houses. with an equally fine reputation. I'll take my friend's word for that, have not tried yet. $$$$
Authentic Italian coffees, gelato, and pastries. Really nice spot to try in the mornings. (954)306-2028 $$$
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Pan'e Dolci Italian Bakery
613 E Las Olas BlvdAuthentic Italian coffees, gelato, and pastries. Really nice spot to try in the mornings. (954)306-2028 $$$
For a chain restaurant, this location is superior. Great decor (neo-egyptian?) and food. $$
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The Cheesecake Factory
600 E Las Olas BlvdFor a chain restaurant, this location is superior. Great decor (neo-egyptian?) and food. $$
This a favorite of mine, a wonderful French breakfast cafe' along the boulevard. $$
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La Bonne Crepe
815 E Las Olas BlvdThis a favorite of mine, a wonderful French breakfast cafe' along the boulevard. $$
Grill Republic
817 E Las Olas BlvdGreat food, good price, home of one Ft. Lauderdale's best monster hamburgers. $$
I like this spot to get delicious light meals and sandwiches in the afternoon. $$
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Noodles Panini
821 E Las Olas BlvdI like this spot to get delicious light meals and sandwiches in the afternoon. $$
This really is a favorite of mine. Excellent Italian everything in a relaxed atmosphere that reminds me of being in Italia. $$
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Luigis Tuscan Grill
1105 E Las Olas BlvdThis really is a favorite of mine. Excellent Italian everything in a relaxed atmosphere that reminds me of being in Italia. $$
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 $$
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Trata Greek Taverna
1103 E Las Olas BlvdGreat selection of Greek meals, seating inside and out, full bar, always have seafood, and the meals are healthy Mediterranean. (954)712-8933, www.tratagreektaverna.com $$
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 $$
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Sweet Nectar
1017 E Las Olas BlvdCharcoal-grilled american recipes cooked with Japanese hibachi style. I like the natural, laid-back feel of this place. (954)761-2122, www.sweetnectarbuzz.com $$
Asia Bay
1111 E Las Olas BlvdPleasing mix of Thai and seafood dishes. $$
Authentic polynesian cuisine and fantastic island floor show with drums and flaming batons, hula dances --- the show itself is worth seeing, food is exquisite.
A destination in itself since the 50's
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Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
3599 N Federal HwyAuthentic polynesian cuisine and fantastic island floor show with drums and flaming batons, hula dances --- the show itself is worth seeing, food is exquisite.
A destination in itself since the 50's
Family-owned quality American-style steaks and dinners since 1946. I have been patronizing Tropical Acres since I was five.
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Tropical Acres Steakhouse
2500 Griffin RdFamily-owned quality American-style steaks and dinners since 1946. I have been patronizing Tropical Acres since I was five.
Even though this place is far from my house, it is one of my favorites. The Irish food is the best I have ever had, and the live Irish music some of the best I have ever heard. Great bar, fun place.
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The Field Irish Pub & Eatery
3281 Griffin RdEven though this place is far from my house, it is one of my favorites. The Irish food is the best I have ever had, and the live Irish music some of the best I have ever heard. Great bar, fun place.
This is an institution, a local hangout since the 1930's, my favorite BBQ. Bars downstairs in AC, or up on the terrace. Try conch chowder, conch fritters, sliced pork and Bimini bread. $$
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Ernie's B-B-Q
1843 Federal HighwayThis 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. $$
Besides the great Greek fare, this is a really fun place to go. The waiters and waitresses jump up on your table to do traditional dances to loud Greek music. Not for those with a drinking problem.
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Taverna Opa
410 N Ocean DrBesides the great Greek fare, this is a really fun place to go. The waiters and waitresses jump up on your table to do traditional dances to loud Greek music. Not for those with a drinking problem.
Vegetarian restaurant, which I hear is one of the best around.
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Sublime Restaurant & Bar
1431 North Federal HighwayVegetarian restaurant, which I hear is one of the best around.
Everything Else
Make your own frozen yogurt or ice cream dessert! Ur way! And only pay for what u get! I love it!
Yogurt Ur Way
806 E Las Olas BlvdMake your own frozen yogurt or ice cream dessert! Ur way! And only pay for what u get! I love it!
Killeen's Ice Cream (and other sweets like fudge & chocolates) has a well-deserved reputation for quality, and quite a loyal following. My wife makes me go there. $$$
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Kilwins Las Olas
809 E Las Olas BlvdKilleen'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. $$$