Meghann’s Guidebook
Food scene
Very close! Awesome good, great vibe, popular - make a reservation. Line around the block for brunch on the weekends.
184 locals recommend
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews AveVery close! Awesome good, great vibe, popular - make a reservation. Line around the block for brunch on the weekends.
Great views of harbor, good food, feed the Tarpon after your meal
104 locals recommend
15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th StGreat views of harbor, good food, feed the Tarpon after your meal
Tarpon River Brewing
280 Southwest 6th StreetSuper close, cool brewery with nightly events.
Amazing seafood at a reasonable price! You cannot make reservations, so prepare to be on a waiting list. Sit outside!! Old school Fort Lauderdale.
62 locals recommend
Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant
1536 Cordova RdAmazing seafood at a reasonable price! You cannot make reservations, so prepare to be on a waiting list. Sit outside!! Old school Fort Lauderdale.
Beautiful spot! Make reservations! A bit pricey, but if you can sit outside, it's worth it. You may even get to feed the Tarpon here as well.
115 locals recommend
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StBeautiful spot! Make reservations! A bit pricey, but if you can sit outside, it's worth it. You may even get to feed the Tarpon here as well.
Lester's Diner
250 FL-84Great place to stop in for breakfast. Old school diner. Busy!
Old school Italian, restaurant is like an airplane inside. Right around the corner. Expensive.
29 locals recommend
Anthony's Runway 84
330 W State Rd 84Old school Italian, restaurant is like an airplane inside. Right around the corner. Expensive.
The Foxy Brown
476 North Federal HighwayUnique twist on food, local favorite. Downtown.
Love, love with sushi restaurant (also Thai). No need for reservations. Excellent service and food. Just down 17th by the Boatyard.
17th Street Thai Sushi
1515 Southeast 17th StreetLove, love with sushi restaurant (also Thai). No need for reservations. Excellent service and food. Just down 17th by the Boatyard.
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdRocco's is a great scene with excellent tacos!
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdVery popular Italian.
El Camino Fort Lauderdale
817 E Las Olas BlvdAwesome spot.
This is a bit farther, but fun to sit outside and a bit of a scene.
275 locals recommend
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveThis is a bit farther, but fun to sit outside and a bit of a scene.
Farther up 95. A bit pricey, but sitting on the patio by the water is great. Popular seafood restaurant.
97 locals recommend
Blue Moon Fish Co.
4405 W Tradewinds AveFarther up 95. A bit pricey, but sitting on the patio by the water is great. Popular seafood restaurant.
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
20 W Las Olas BlvdParty scene and events!
Outdoor only Cuban food. The establishment has been there for about 40 years. Grab your Cuban fix while in Fort Lauderdale.
27 locals recommend
925 Nuevo's Cubano's
925 N Andrews AveOutdoor only Cuban food. The establishment has been there for about 40 years. Grab your Cuban fix while in Fort Lauderdale.
The Chimney House - Grill & Cafe
701 W Las Olas BlvdCute little spot!
Pie-zan's Home of Frankie Meatballs
1103 S Andrews AveCounter-serve with picnic tables. Classic sides and southern style. Yum!
31 locals recommend
Tom Jenkins BBQ
1236 S Federal HwyCounter-serve with picnic tables. Classic sides and southern style. Yum!
Casa Sensei
1200 E Las Olas BlvdVoted best Asian in Fort Lauderdale. Canal front dining!
Neighborhoods
Head to Las Olas and just walk around for shopping. This is a very popular place in the evening for restaurants.
318 locals recommend
Las Olas
Head to Las Olas and just walk around for shopping. This is a very popular place in the evening for restaurants.
Sightseeing
Excellent spot for kids right up the block! Bring your hand sanitizer - lots of hands on experiences.
444 locals recommend
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StExcellent spot for kids right up the block! Bring your hand sanitizer - lots of hands on experiences.
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas BlvdVery close museum!
This is close enough to walk, but you can park at a garage close by. It's fun to take a stroll. Free jazz concert with first Sunday of every month and events often on the weekends.
134 locals recommend
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas BlvdThis is close enough to walk, but you can park at a garage close by. It's fun to take a stroll. Free jazz concert with first Sunday of every month and events often on the weekends.
Have lunch at 15th St. fisheries then jump on the Water Taxi to see the harbor!
29 locals recommend
Water Taxi Stop #6
1881 SE 17th StHave lunch at 15th St. fisheries then jump on the Water Taxi to see the harbor!
See the gators and catch a Gator Boys presentation! About 30 minutes away.
303 locals recommend
Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin RdSee the gators and catch a Gator Boys presentation! About 30 minutes away.
A great place to explore! Rent a kayak, then reward yourself with a beer and some tacos at the the toes-in-the-sand, beachside eatery Park & Ocean set under banyan trees and twinkle lights.
391 locals recommend
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdA great place to explore! Rent a kayak, then reward yourself with a beer and some tacos at the the toes-in-the-sand, beachside eatery Park & Ocean set under banyan trees and twinkle lights.
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino
1 Seminole WayThis is so close!
Broward Bike Rental
957 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdGrab a B-Cycle and cruise the boardwalk. Closest stop is 1100 Seabreeze Blvd.
Jungle Queen Tour - Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze BlvdFort Lauderdale institution!