Andy’s guidebook
Shopping
Closest indoor shopping mall only 10 min drive South on A1A to Sunrise Blvd West. http://www.galleriamall-fl.com
653 locals recommend
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdClosest indoor shopping mall only 10 min drive South on A1A to Sunrise Blvd West. http://www.galleriamall-fl.com
Outlet Mall with lots of retail shops for discounted merchandise. 35Min Drive West on 595
949 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills Mall station
Outlet Mall with lots of retail shops for discounted merchandise. 35Min Drive West on 595
Nice Mall with Target and Movie Theater, less than 10 minutes away
103 locals recommend
Coral Ridge Mall
3200 N Federal HwyNice Mall with Target and Movie Theater, less than 10 minutes away
Food scene
Anthony's Runway 84
330 W State Rd 84Excellent Italian Restaurant
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
2203 S Federal HwyFamily oriented casual restaurant with live music.
The Drunken Taco
201 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdCasual Mexican Restaurant on the beach.
If you like seafood this is the place to go!! Waterfront upscale to casual dining.
104 locals recommend
15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th StIf you like seafood this is the place to go!! Waterfront upscale to casual dining.
Sports enthusiasts this is your sports bar!! So many TV's I can't count- casual waterfront dining.
96 locals recommend
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd AveSports enthusiasts this is your sports bar!! So many TV's I can't count- casual waterfront dining.
Excellent upscale dining with outdoor seating on the water, fire pits and outdoor bar.
168 locals recommend
Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial BlvdExcellent upscale dining with outdoor seating on the water, fire pits and outdoor bar.
Mexican Restaurant and Bar on Las Olas Blvd. Taco Tuesdays!! Available for reservations on open table.
264 locals recommend
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdMexican Restaurant and Bar on Las Olas Blvd. Taco Tuesdays!! Available for reservations on open table.
Happy hour and outdoor seating on the water. Can dock boat here and eat.
115 locals recommend
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StHappy hour and outdoor seating on the water. Can dock boat here and eat.
Upscale Philadelphian style Italian restaurant. Book on open table.
45 locals recommend
Cafe Martorano
3343 E Oakland Park BlvdUpscale Philadelphian style Italian restaurant. Book on open table.
Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach RdBest burgers in FTL!!!
Chima Steakhouse
2400 E Las Olas BlvdAll you can eat steakhouse/salad bar and more!! $50 per person.
Sushi Rock Cafe
1515 E Las Olas BlvdLocal Sushi Restaurant on Las Olas
Local hot spot especially on Friday & Saturday evening. In same complex as O Lounge and Vibe Nightclub.
213 locals recommend
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdLocal hot spot especially on Friday & Saturday evening. In same complex as O Lounge and Vibe Nightclub.
Indoor/Outdoor sports bar on the Intracoastal with room for 900 people and over 100 flat screen TV's. Outside is covered so you can still sit outdoors if it rains. Happy hour is 4-6 every weekday. It has its own water taxi stop so you can explore Fort Lauderdale's water ways. The food and drinks are good but it's the views that make this place - Great place to watch sports or watch the yachts pull up - the viewings the thing here.
96 locals recommend
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd AveIndoor/Outdoor sports bar on the Intracoastal with room for 900 people and over 100 flat screen TV's. Outside is covered so you can still sit outdoors if it rains. Happy hour is 4-6 every weekday. It has its own water taxi stop so you can explore Fort Lauderdale's water ways. The food and drinks are good but it's the views that make this place - Great place to watch sports or watch the yachts pull up - the viewings the thing here.
Best place to have lunch or a snack across the street from the beach and enjoy Hugh Taylor Birch Park
41 locals recommend
Park & Ocean
3109 E Sunrise BlvdBest place to have lunch or a snack across the street from the beach and enjoy Hugh Taylor Birch Park
Padrino's Cuban, Fort Lauderdale
1135 N Federal HwyThe place for good quality cuban food.
If you like fresh-baked croissants, French breads, beautiful desserts, and a good cappuccino, this is the place to go! There is also a small deli and restaurant, with soups, sandwiches, quiches, and many other goodies. Indoor and outdoor seating. Closed on Mondays.
52 locals recommend
Croissan'Time French Bakery
1201 N Federal HwyIf you like fresh-baked croissants, French breads, beautiful desserts, and a good cappuccino, this is the place to go! There is also a small deli and restaurant, with soups, sandwiches, quiches, and many other goodies. Indoor and outdoor seating. Closed on Mondays.
Great italian food. Their menu focuses on fresh, seasonable ingredients—some imported directly from Italy—and feature nightly appetizer, entrée and dessert menu additions.
39 locals recommend
Casa D'Angelo Ristorante
1201 N Federal HwyGreat italian food. Their menu focuses on fresh, seasonable ingredients—some imported directly from Italy—and feature nightly appetizer, entrée and dessert menu additions.
Hot bistro merging Southwestern fare with global cuisine & known for chocolate bread pudding.
60 locals recommend
Canyon Restaurant
620 South Federal HighwayHot bistro merging Southwestern fare with global cuisine & known for chocolate bread pudding.
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
47 locals recommend
Seasons 52
2428 E Sunrise BlvdRotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Upscale seafood & steak chain featuring half-price happy hours, a deep wine list & swanky surrounds.
53 locals recommend
Truluck's
701 E Sunrise BlvdUpscale seafood & steak chain featuring half-price happy hours, a deep wine list & swanky surrounds.
Creative fusion fare, Thai classics & sushi are found at this upscale hub with garden patio.
23 locals recommend
Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi
2389 Wilton DrCreative fusion fare, Thai classics & sushi are found at this upscale hub with garden patio.
Chill, beachy hangout on the Intracoastal dishing seafood & Sunday brunch while yachts cruise by.
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdChill, beachy hangout on the Intracoastal dishing seafood & Sunday brunch while yachts cruise by.
Classy, romantic Northern Italian eatery with extensive wine list, wine bar & outdoor seating.
25 locals recommend
Cafe Vico Restaurant
1125 N Federal HwyClassy, romantic Northern Italian eatery with extensive wine list, wine bar & outdoor seating.
Informal eatery with a diverse menu of American standards, a spacious patio & a buzzy bar.
45 locals recommend
J.Mark's Restaurant
1245 N Federal HwyInformal eatery with a diverse menu of American standards, a spacious patio & a buzzy bar.
Romantic locale for polished Italian cuisine served in casual environs with a riverfront terrace.
15 locals recommend
Serafina | Italian Restaurant
926 NE 20th AveRomantic locale for polished Italian cuisine served in casual environs with a riverfront terrace.
One of the best seafood restaurants in Fort Lauderdale rated by Zagat. Waterfront seafooder in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea where Intracoastal views include “watching the boats leisurely sail by”
97 locals recommend
Blue Moon Fish Co.
4405 W Tradewinds AveOne of the best seafood restaurants in Fort Lauderdale rated by Zagat. Waterfront seafooder in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea where Intracoastal views include “watching the boats leisurely sail by”
Upscale Dining with Oceanfront views, walking distance from home.
7 locals recommend
DUNE - The Restaurant at Auberge Beach Residence & Spa
2200 N Ocean BlvdUpscale Dining with Oceanfront views, walking distance from home.
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveChic, casual spot with a nautical theme & select Indian menu, plus a lunch buffet & outdoor seating.
Indian Harbor
1515 SE 17th StChic, casual spot with a nautical theme & select Indian menu, plus a lunch buffet & outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Activities include canoeing, bicycling, fishing, swimming, Segway tours and group camping. Visitors can also enjoy inline skating, hiking, picnicing, and wildlife viewing. Amenities include canoe rental, a mile-long freshwater lagoon, two short trails, a beach, picnic areas, and a group/youth campground.
391 locals recommend
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdActivities include canoeing, bicycling, fishing, swimming, Segway tours and group camping. Visitors can also enjoy inline skating, hiking, picnicing, and wildlife viewing. Amenities include canoe rental, a mile-long freshwater lagoon, two short trails, a beach, picnic areas, and a group/youth campground.
Just down the road, the Bonnett House's mission is to preserve this unique historic estate of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. Through enjoyable and enriching cultural experiences, the Museum connects today’s community to the Bartletts’ architectural, artistic and environmental legacy.
314 locals recommend
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdJust down the road, the Bonnett House's mission is to preserve this unique historic estate of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. Through enjoyable and enriching cultural experiences, the Museum connects today’s community to the Bartletts’ architectural, artistic and environmental legacy.
Awesome State Park in Key Largo for snorkelling, glass bottom boats and other water activities.
403 locals recommend
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyAwesome State Park in Key Largo for snorkelling, glass bottom boats and other water activities.
Nightlife
Trendy upscale lounge that features the best in Live Entertainment nightly. Known for offering over 42 mouth-watering signature Martinis, specialty cocktails, fine wines & spirits, and delicious sharable bites. It is a hot spot for professionals who desire after-work cocktails at their ‘Happy Hour’ and live bands to dance and enjoy popular songs.
164 locals recommend
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdTrendy upscale lounge that features the best in Live Entertainment nightly. Known for offering over 42 mouth-watering signature Martinis, specialty cocktails, fine wines & spirits, and delicious sharable bites. It is a hot spot for professionals who desire after-work cocktails at their ‘Happy Hour’ and live bands to dance and enjoy popular songs.
Restaurant bar, great for happy hour in Downtown Ft Lauderdale.
213 locals recommend
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdRestaurant bar, great for happy hour in Downtown Ft Lauderdale.
Located in the W Hotel, this sleek yet relaxed lounge with DJs offers many cocktails & snacks.
15 locals recommend
Living Room At The W Hotel
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdLocated in the W Hotel, this sleek yet relaxed lounge with DJs offers many cocktails & snacks.
Long-running beach bar with live bands & DJ dancing, luring perennial spring-breakers.
137 locals recommend
Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdLong-running beach bar with live bands & DJ dancing, luring perennial spring-breakers.
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items and prepared foods, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
210 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
501 SE 17th StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items and prepared foods, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drinks from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
141 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyNeighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drinks from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Publix Super Market at Galleria
2501 E Sunrise Blvd