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The Best Restaurants In Fort Lauderdale
Big Italian subs, fried seafood, and more great reasons to go eat in Fort Lauderdale.
The Best Bars In Fort Lauderdale
This spring break epicenter of South Florida has some non-awful places to drink too.
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The Best Restaurants In Fort Lauderdale
Big Italian subs, fried seafood, and more great reasons to go eat in Fort Lauderdale.
Maass
Maass in Fort Lauderdale treats food like a very expensive piece of art about to be put up for auction.
The Best Bars In Fort Lauderdale
This spring break epicenter of South Florida has some non-awful places to drink too.
Larb Thai-Isan
Fort Lauderdale's Larb Thai-Isan is the best Thai restaurant in South Florida. They serve northeastern Thai food as well as more classic Thai dishes—and it’s all phenomenal.
Hot Dog Heaven
Hot Dog Heaven feels like it was ripped straight from Chicago, and serves the best hot dog in Fort Lauderdale.
Taqueria El Paisa
Taqueria El Paisa makes the best tacos in Fort Lauderdale—and that's why you're coming to this takeout spot.
Small Wine Shop
Fort Lauderdale's Small Wine Shop is exactly what it sounds like. And if you're trying to drink orange wine and pick at olives, you’ll probably like it here.
Mona's
Mona’s is a Fort Lauderdale bar that lives in a perfect intersection between gay bars and dive bars.
Invasive Species Brewing
This Fort Lauderdale brewery is a great casual drinking option filled with taxidermied critters.
Tenth Level Tavern
Tenth Level Tavern is an Oakland Park bar where you can drink beer and play nostalgic video games.
Laser Wolf
Laser Wolf has been the best beer bar in Fort Lauderdale for a while, and it’s still a favorite for a casual night of drinking and talking.
The Wilder
If you’re looking for a Fort Lauderdale bar with a little more energy—perhaps one that plays top 40 hits at a high volume—try The Wilder.
Anthony's Runway 84
Anthony’s in Fort Lauderdale is chaos—but we don’t necessarily mean that as an insult.
Spud’s Coffee
Spud’s is a cafe in Fort Lauderdale serving great coffee alongside a menu of very good breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Takato
Takato is a solid Fort Lauderdale option if you’re looking for something upscale with a nice view of the beach from your table.
Top Hat Deli
Top Hat Deli is a shiny, modern Jewish deli right by Downtown Fort Lauderdale. It’s a great option for a group breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
Edelweiss Bakery
Edelweiss is an excellent German bakery in Fort Lauderdale that serves sandwiches, pastries, and more.
Kousine
Kousine is a beachside Peruvian spot that makes some of Fort Lauderdale’s best ceviche and Peruvian seafood.
Meal In A Pie
Meal In A Pie is a tiny South African spot in Fort Lauderdale where you can get a delicious meat pie and biltong.
Smitty's Old Fashioned Butcher
Smitty’s is a butcher shop on the border of Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale that feels like stepping into a time machine.
Riverside Market
Riverside Market is a beer bar in Fort Lauderdale that used to be an old convenience store. They have a great selection of beer, and the food is good too.
Greek Islands Taverna
Greek Islands Taverna is a classic spot in Fort Lauderdale serving some of South Florida’s best Greek food. They don’t take reservations and there’s usually a wait, so come early.
The Katherine
The Katherine is a restaurant in downtown Fort Lauderdale great for a fun dinner with friends.