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1. matchbox Sawgrass Mills
4.4
Awesome(961)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sunrise
Booked 5 times today
Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Sawgrass Mills is a shopper’s paradise, and our dining oasis offers plenty of space for intimate dinners, large parties and get-togethers on two expansive levels. Each level has tree-lined patios, unrivaled people-watching, a full menu, plus fire pits for cozy South Florida nights.Inside, a private 8-seat chef’s table overlooks all the action in the kitchen, and every seat in the house is treated to dramatic views of the bar and exhibition kitchen.
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2. Shooters Waterfront
4.5
Awesome(7805)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Lauderdale Beach
Booked 243 times today
A lot has changed since 1982; but despite Fort Lauderdale’s evolution, one restaurant on the Intracoastal has been there every step of the way. With its dockside views, fresh seafood, and lively events — all served up in a relaxed environment — Shooters Waterfront is a Florida icon. There’s a reason behind our longevity: We invite you to see for yourself.
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3. Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort Lauderdale
4.7
Exceptional(6714)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Colee Hammock
Booked 204 times today
Louie Bossi's Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria is a high-energy Italian eatery located on the famed Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Everything on the menu is made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Chef Louie Bossi serves delicious house made pastas, wood burning Neapolitan pizzas, home cooked Sicilian comfort food and of course, Chef Louie's famous house cured salumi. From the hearth baked bread and artisan jams to handmade pastas and pizza dough, gelato and crema di limoncello, everything is house made using the time honored methods of old world Italian chefs.
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4. DUNE By Laurent Tourondel
4.2
Awesome(4061)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lauderdale Beach
Booked 61 times today
DUNE by Laurent Tourondel, named 2022 Best Restaurant (Fort Lauderdale) by Miami New Times, is one of South Florida’s most desirable oceanfront dining experiences. Enjoy an inspiring new menu and newly designed space by the illustrious Alfredo Paredes Studio. DUNE by LT will become your new favorites, featuring unparalleled ocean views and covoted beachfront dining access. DUNE by Laurent Tourondel is South Florida’s only celebrity chef-driven oceanfront restaurant and special event venues able to accommodate social, corporate gatherings, beachfront weddings, and other special occasions from 10 - 500 people with customized menus by Chef Laurent Tourondel in addition to oceanfront meetings and events. A private wine room is available by reservation in addition to semi-private and private spaces and dining rooms with full audio/visual and sound capabilities for seamless presentations.We look forward to hosting you at DUNE. A WeChef Hospitality dining concept.
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5. Burlock Coast
4.7
Exceptional(1548)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Central Beach
Booked 43 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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6. Sparrow
4.1
Excellent(834)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Flagler Village
Booked 8 times today
A sky-high urban hideaway located on the rooftop of The Dalmar, Sparrow Fort Lauderdale offers guests a one-of-a-kind cocktail and culinary experience in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Sparrow is anchored by both a main bar and lounge indoors, and an outdoor bar with a mix of city and ocean views, both boasting deliciously inventive menus. Sparrow’s cocktail program includes a range of selections from easy-drinking aperitifs to tropical riffs on classics and large format group offerings, while the scratch ingredient-driven food program consists of creative, shareable plates.Large Parties greater than 6 guests:Please contact us directly at reservations@sparrowbar.comDress Code Policy:Your comfort is our main priority; however, to enhance the experience of all of our guests, we ask that you dress in a fashion that complements the atmosphere. Please avoid beachwear, athletic jerseys, and athletic shorts, as well as sleeveless shirts and sandals/flip flops.
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7. YOT Bar & Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(1276)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 27 times today
YOT Bar & Kitchen is Fort Lauderdale's Hottest hidden gem located inside the Lauderdale Marine Center!
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8. Big City Tavern - Las Olas
4.6
Exceptional(2536)
Price: Moderate
• American • Colee Hammock
Booked 27 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!
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9. The Terrace Grill
4.4
Awesome(773)
Price: Expensive
• American • Flagler Village
Booked 9 times today
Trendy. Tasteful. Familiar. Our city is all of these things, and The Terrace Grill presents it in its purest form. Join us at our Fort Lauderdale restaurant and take a seat; whether you sit inside or outside, dining on a starry night. Our modern dining room, friendly staff, and savory classics are ready to impress.Don’t worry about getting lost: Set in trendy Flagler Village, you can find The Terrace Grill on the ground floor of The Dalmar, half a mile north of Las Olas.
A photo of Wild Sea - Las Olas restaurant
10. Wild Sea - Las Olas
4.4
Awesome(1110)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Colee Hammock
Booked 16 times today
Overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s bustling Las Olas Boulevard, Wild Sea Las Olas is the perfect restaurant for savoring delicious cuisine throughout the day at affordable prices. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch, & dinner in an upbeat, chic and contemporary ambiance while watching life go by on one of the trendiest thoroughfares in Fort Lauderdale. The modern ambiance of the restaurant reflects the upscale energy of Las Olas Boulevard, with the indoor dining space featuring chic furnishings and designer touches. Guests may also dine on the sidewalk terrace that offers a great spot for people-watching. Located in the historic Riverside Hotel, Wild Sea Las Olas is a favorite gathering place among visitors and Fort Lauderdale locals alike.

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