Best Restaurants for People Watching in Wilton Manors

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Shooters Waterfront

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Lauderdale Beach

Booked 149 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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2. Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort Lauderdale

4.7

Exceptional(6613)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Colee Hammock

Booked 214 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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3. DUNE By Laurent Tourondel

4.3

Awesome(3987)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lauderdale Beach

Booked 42 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.

4. YOLO

4.6

Exceptional(5901)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Operated by a philosophy that it derives its name from, YOLO and neighboring O Lounge are vibrant, much-loved staples in the South Florida culinary and nightlife scene. The swanky Fort Lauderdale restaurant and adjacent lounge serves thoughtfully prepared contemporary American cuisine in a sophisticated, bustling atmosphere that includes a bar and dining room with open kitchen, and an outdoor patio, and features inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list to complement the menu. The longtime Las Olas hotspot serves up lunch and dinner daily, and is legendary for its happy hour and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday.

5. Sparrow

4.2

Awesome(819)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Flagler Village

Booked 10 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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6. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

4.6

Exceptional(2518)

Price: Moderate

• American • Colee Hammock

Booked 24 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!

7. The Terrace Grill

4.5

Awesome(757)

Price: Expensive

• American • Flagler Village

Booked 6 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.

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8. Wild Sea - Las Olas

4.5

Awesome(1096)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Colee Hammock

Booked 8 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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9. Tap 42 - Fort Lauderdale

4.7

Exceptional(411)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Poinciana Park

Booked 2 times today

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tap 42 is home to a unique combination of classic and beloved pub foods as well as some new favorites. Favorite dishes include Asian-style coleslaw, oven-baked shrimp mac and cheese, Cajun grilled grouper and the avocado turkey burger. Over the years, Tap 42 has become known not only for its phenomenal food, but also for its impressive drink list, which includes numerous craft beers, handcrafted cocktails and party shots. Tap 42 offers patrons both indoor and outdoor seating. The dining room is decorated with wood slatted walls, bar stools and chalkboard signs, and the large outdoor patio provides customers with an abundance of seating, beautiful views of the area and decorative plants.

10. Cafe Ibiza

4.7

Exceptional(275)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Central Beach

Booked 3 times today

Cafe Ibiza is the perfect balance of authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and an engaging atmosphere. Featuring an all-day menu of fresh seafood, homemade pasta, chilled salads, and entree sandwiches, our warm and inviting oceanfront restaurant offers patio and indoor dining. Slip in for a cocktail at the bar or spend the night enjoying some of the best live music on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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JeanneVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
DUNE is one of our favorite restaurants in Fort Lauderdale/Lauderdale-by-the-Sea area. The menu has creative, delightful choices and the atmosphere has a classy urban chic vibe but is very casual. The wait staff is very experienced and professional—we were particularly charmed by Alia’s service on our last visit.
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DUNE By Laurent TourondelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lauderdale Beach
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4.3
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Eric
Philadelphia County •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Emily was our server and provided excellent service. She helped our group select just the right amount of items to order for the table as we were all sharing. The food was so good, probably the best sushi in Fort Lauderdale. In addition, the sliced NY Strip Steak was outstanding. There was a DJ playing and set the vibe and it was an overall fun night.
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SparrowPrice: Expensive• Asian• Flagler Village
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4.2
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Robin
Central Kentucky •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Service was very good. Food was all delicious. We tried the meatball appetizer, pasta bolognese and tiramisu for dessert. Some of the best we have ever had. This was our first time there. Atmosphere was fun. Would definitely go again when in Fort Lauderdale.
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Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort LauderdalePrice: Moderate• Italian• Colee Hammock
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4.7
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Lakeesha
Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a nice spot and the happy hour menu was really good. Customer service with the bartenders could be better. It took a while to get served and even more time elapsed before my water was refreshed. And I was at the bar eating for happy hour.
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YOLOPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6
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BobbyVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What a wonderful brunch at Shooters! Located on the waterway, the view of the water, architecture, and boats is priceless. Adequate space outside which allowed for intimate conversation. Aside from the food - which was outstanding (burgers, ahi poke, coconut shrimp, etc. for the table), our server Sadiya was the BEST! Looking forward to my next trip to Fort Lauderdale and dining with Shooters.
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Shooters WaterfrontPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Lauderdale Beach
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4.4

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Shooters Waterfront

2. Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort Lauderdale

3. DUNE By Laurent Tourondel

4. YOLO

5. Sparrow

6. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

7. The Terrace Grill

8. Wild Sea - Las Olas

9. Tap 42 - Fort Lauderdale

10. Cafe Ibiza

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