Planning Your Trip: Where to Eat
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Local Recommendations
Rm. 901
A reservations-only speakeasy hidden inside the Hyatt Centric on Las Olas. No signs. No obvious entrance. Just craft cocktails and a Prohibition-era vibe.
Tip: Book well in advance, as it’s a small, exclusive space. If you enjoy hidden bars, vintage ambiance, and craft cocktails, Rm. 901 is a top choice in Fort Lauderdale’s speakeasy scene.
Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar
Coffee inside a working flower shop on Las Olas. Locals stop in for espresso in the morning and cocktails in the evening. It’s unique without trying too hard.
Blue Jean Blues
One of the best live jazz clubs in South Florida. It’s intimate, has music every night, and is a genuine local favorite rather than a tourist attraction.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
A peaceful escape between the Intracoastal and the beach. Rent a bike, walk the trails, or simply enjoy an hour away from the crowds.
Secret Woods Nature Center
Most visitors never find this place. Boardwalks wind through mangroves only minutes from downtown, yet it feels worlds away.
The Riverside Market
Ask almost any Fort Lauderdale local where to grab a craft beer, and this place comes up. Hundreds of beers, a relaxed neighborhood vibe, and no dress code.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
An old Florida estate tucked behind the beach. It’s quiet, beautiful, and much less crowded than the area’s major attractions.
Best of Fort Lauderdale
Best Burger
La Birra Bar
Argentine-style smash burgers that routinely top local “best burger” lists and have over 2,000 reviews with an exceptional rating.
Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill
A Fort Lauderdale institution known for big burgers, fresh-cut fries, and homemade desserts.
Best Seafood
Coconuts
A waterfront favorite known for peel-and-eat shrimp, fresh local seafood, and its lobster roll. Consistently one of the city’s highest-rated seafood restaurants.
15th Street Fisheries
Classic dockside dining where you can watch yachts come and go while enjoying fresh seafood. A true Fort Lauderdale experience.
Best Tacos
Talkin’ Tacos
Creative tacos, birria, and late-night hours. One of the city’s highest-rated casual spots.
Lona Cocina Tequileria
Beachfront Mexican with excellent tacos, margaritas, and ocean views.
Best Breakfast
Hatch
One of Fort Lauderdale’s most popular breakfast spots with outstanding reviews and elevated brunch fare.
Tinta
Oceanfront breakfast overlooking Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Best Rooftop
Rooftop @1WLO
Probably the best skyline views in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Nubé Rooftop
Twenty-six floors above the beach with panoramic Atlantic views.
Best Key Lime Pie
Terry’s Key Lime Pies & Grmt
A local bakery dedicated almost entirely to key lime pie.
Best Bakery
Angelo Elia the Bakery Bar
Italian pastries, espresso, breakfast, and lunch.
Archibalds Village Bakery
A neighborhood favorite for pastries and breakfast.