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1. Fogo de Chão - Fort Lauderdale

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 86 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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2. Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

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4.8

Exceptional(16)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lauderdale Manors

Booked 31 times today

L’Apero by Café Bastille: A Taste of Parisian Charm in Fort LauderdaleL’Apéro by Café BastilleUnwind by the river every Thursday Friday and Saturday evening at Café Bastille with our exclusive “L’Apéro” experience. Set against the stunning waterfront views of Fort Lauderdale, enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired evening featuring handcrafted tapas, a curated selection of wines, and signature cocktails on our heated patio.With live acoustic music every Friday creating the perfect ambiance, L’Apéro is your ideal night destination for a romantic outing or casual gathering with friends. Reserve your table now and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean while soaking in the charm of the waterfront.

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3. Lobster Bar Sea Grille - Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(5038)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Proper Attire RequiredThis is a cashless restaurant

4. Sky Thai Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(371)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Sky Thai Sushi voted Best Asian Restaurant in Broward County 2019 from Yellow Magazine & Diners’ Choice OpenTable® Winner 2020. Located on famous Las Olas Boulevard offering Thai and Japanese cuisine with a charming decor. Join us for a casual lunch in the afternoons or a night out in the evenings! Open 7 days a week. Offering a full bar with an extensive wine, beer, cocktail & sake selections. Private dining room is available for parties of up to eight people. Happy Hour everyday from 4pm - 7pm! Please visit our website at www.skythaisushi.com for champagne & daily specials!

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5. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

4.6

Exceptional(2520)

Price: Moderate

• American • Colee Hammock

Booked 42 times today

Big City Tavern is a busy, vibrant restaurant reminiscent of the great urban taverns of Chicago, New York and Boston. A stylish, classic American restaurant, Big City offers a varied menu featuring dry aged steaks, burgers, fresh seafood, salads and fresh house-made pasta of the day. Some of the more popular dishes are the Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato and the House-Made Charcuterie. The desserts are all enticing, all house made and all delicious. The extensive wine list emphasizes California varietals by the bottle or glass. With its magnificent grand bar always busy, Big City has a constant din of energy and conviviality. Big City offers outdoor sidewalk dining in the center of the action on Las Olas Blvd. If you have special needs, require high chairs or need assistance please notify us. Please call the restaurant to make reservations for parties of 8 or more!

6. Boatyard

4.6

Exceptional(6045)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbordale

Booked 132 times today

Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination. Boatyard offers an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laidback atmosphere that embraces the pulse of the city’s yachting culture and where marina views abound.With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, Boatyard’s eclectic, seafood-centric menu blends the freshest daily catches from local fisherman with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections and premium cuts of meat, all thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients for patrons to enjoy inside, outside or dockside.Visit our website to join our email list or follow us on Instagram @Boatyard_RestaurantFTL for updates.

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7. Casa D'Angelo - Fort Lauderdale

4.8

Exceptional(5212)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Ridge

Booked 48 times today

Fine Dining Italian Restaurant. Award winning wine list and menu. Private rooms available for private dinners, luncheons and celebrations (Restrictions apply. Reservations recommended. Dress code: Upscale We consider hats, ball caps, tank tops, flip flops, sleeveless shirts , jerseys and athletic apparel too casual for our restaurant.

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8. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(802)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Colee Hammock

Booked 39 times today

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Fort Lauderdale serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, located in the heart of Las Olas. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, we invite you to enjoy a true taste of Mexico any day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

9. Burlock Coast

4.7

Exceptional(1520)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Central Beach

Booked 29 times today

Offering modern coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-cafe-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition era rumrunners. At the helm of Burlock Coast is Culinary & Beverage Director Paula DaSilva delivering only the highest quality seafood and produce as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier drives the menu and evolves it seasonally and with daily specials. Floor to ceiling windows and open-air bar, expansive patio seating and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Burlock Coast has been named one of the best restaurants on the beach. 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more will be added to the check. Please adjust at your discretion. For intimate occasions, celebrations or entertaining clients, we invite you to host your event in one of our private dining rooms. Contact us at (954) 302-6430 or email steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com for more information regarding our private spaces.

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10. The House on the River

4.3

Awesome(674)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sailboat Bend

Booked 116 times today

THE HOUSE is a historic oasis where people can eat, drink and celebrate day or night in true Florida Riviera style. Located directly on the New River referred to as the Venice of America, in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This iconic structure is complemented by a charming eclectic use of vintage furniture with a whimsical twist, outfitted with mixed china, vibrant flowers and lush trees. The restaurant also features extensive outdoor patio seating set amongst umbrellas, making THE HOUSE the perfect waterfront destination in Fort Lauderdale. The outdoor seating is transformed into an intimate setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With one step in, guests are immediately transported to a sunny place, no matter the season.

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Gary
West Palm Beach •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great place to dine. Loved it. It did not disappoint. It's not inexpensive but it's worth it.
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Lobster Bar Sea Grille - Fort LauderdalePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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SteveVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waitress did a great job and the GM Moe made it his business to stop by our table to see how everything was.
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Café Bastille Fort LauderdalePrice: Moderate• French• Lauderdale Manors
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4.8
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Scott
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I've been going to Big City Tavern for many years and the food and service are consistently great. I highly recommend it. Yous should know that lots of locals eat there. Lots of restaurants come and go, but Big City survives because of the food and service.
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Big City Tavern - Las OlasPrice: Moderate• American• Colee Hammock
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4.6
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hopeVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had an amazing time. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and the meats are grilled to perfection. The buffet was quite delicious. I would recommend a different music selection, the music was similar to bar music, it could have brought the ambience level down. Otherwise a lovely place to dine.
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Fogo de Chão - Fort LauderdalePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown
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4.3
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Hansel
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Great good very authentic would recommend checking out this place
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Sky Thai SushiPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown
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4.7

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78 restaurants available nearby

1. Fogo de Chão - Fort Lauderdale

2. Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

3. Lobster Bar Sea Grille - Fort Lauderdale

4. Sky Thai Sushi

5. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

6. Boatyard

7. Casa D'Angelo - Fort Lauderdale

8. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale

9. Burlock Coast

10. The House on the River

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