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A photo of Fogo de Chão - Fort Lauderdale restaurant
1. Fogo de Chão - Fort Lauderdale
4.3
Awesome(820)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown
Booked 124 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. Sky Thai Sushi
4.7
Exceptional(371)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Downtown
Booked 1 time 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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3. Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale
new
5.0
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• French • Lauderdale Manors
Booked 3 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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4. Big City Tavern - Las Olas
4.6
Exceptional(2512)
Price: Moderate
• American • Colee Hammock
Booked 15 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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5. Boatyard
4.6
Exceptional(5987)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Harbordale
Booked 40 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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6. 15th Street Fisheries
4.7
Exceptional(4360)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Harbordale
Booked 19 times today
Located above the docks inside historic Lauderdale Marina, the Fisheries is known for offering the freshest seafood and most attentive service, all with the best waterway views in South Florida. Enjoy fine dining upstairs (Reservations/Walk-ins) and casual fare downstairs (Walk-ins Only) beside the docks with live entertainment provided several nights each week. Feeding giant tarpon from the marina's docks is a top Fort Lauderdale attraction.
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7. Casa D'Angelo - Fort Lauderdale
4.8
Exceptional(5177)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lake Ridge
Booked 38 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.
A photo of Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale restaurant
8. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale
4.6
Exceptional(791)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Colee Hammock
Booked 21 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.
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9. The House on the River
4.3
Awesome(645)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sailboat Bend
Booked 21 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.
A photo of Burlock Coast restaurant
10. Burlock Coast
4.7
Exceptional(1505)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Central Beach
Booked 15 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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