Lauderdale Beaches Guidebook
Restaurants
Fine dining-casual- tried and true places for good grub.
Tried and true landmark restaurant in Lauderdale by the Sea with views of the beach and ocean. Stuff yourself with their freshly baked bread by night. Great for the morning mimosas and if you’re lucky the little Caribbean band will play some music for ya before ya head out for the beach.
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Aruba Beach Cafe
1 Commercial BlvdTried and true landmark restaurant in Lauderdale by the Sea with views of the beach and ocean. Stuff yourself with their freshly baked bread by night. Great for the morning mimosas and if you’re lucky the little Caribbean band will play some music for ya before ya head out for the beach.
Laspada's Original Hoagies - Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
233 Commercial BlvdGreat subs and hoagies.
Another great restaurant located in downtown Lauderdale by the Sea.
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101 Ocean
101 E Commercial BlvdAnother great restaurant located in downtown Lauderdale by the Sea.
Casual pub-like atmosphere in the heart of Lauderdale by the Sea
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Village Grille
4404 El Mar DrCasual pub-like atmosphere in the heart of Lauderdale by the Sea
Great indoor outdoor seating. Live music often but not intrusive. Try the pizza, chicken parmigiana, wedge salad.. of just have a glass of vino or beer and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Vinnie's
106 Commercial BlvdGreat indoor outdoor seating. Live music often but not intrusive. Try the pizza, chicken parmigiana, wedge salad.. of just have a glass of vino or beer and enjoy the atmosphere.
I cannot walk by this place without smelling it. Once I’m in… I’m departing with my sugar of choice. Not your average ice cream joint although I love all of them! Really cool ice cream shop your kids will ❤️ just get one scoop and hopefully they will run it off in an hour or two:)
Did I mention I never had children!? The ice cream is for me… me!!! I’m not well:) 🤡 🥜 🍦
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Sloan’s
112 Commercial BlvdI cannot walk by this place without smelling it. Once I’m in… I’m departing with my sugar of choice. Not your average ice cream joint although I love all of them! Really cool ice cream shop your kids will ❤️ just get one scoop and hopefully they will run it off in an hour or two:)
Did I mention I never had children!? The ice cream is for me… me!!! I’m not well:) 🤡 🥜 🍦
Tasty pizza, walking distance from the Ocean Manor and not expensive
Da Vinci's Pizzeria & Restaurant
3936 N Ocean BlvdTasty pizza, walking distance from the Ocean Manor and not expensive
Sports bar located directly on the intracoastal. Walkable distance from the Ocean Manor. Basic bar food/drink located on the intracoastal where you can cheer on ( or yell at) your team of choice. It’s Florida.. we don’t care!! Unless it’s Florida… then we will root for you!! 👍🤣😎 We’re fun like that:)
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Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd AveSports bar located directly on the intracoastal. Walkable distance from the Ocean Manor. Basic bar food/drink located on the intracoastal where you can cheer on ( or yell at) your team of choice. It’s Florida.. we don’t care!! Unless it’s Florida… then we will root for you!! 👍🤣😎 We’re fun like that:)
La Veranda
2121 E Atlantic BlvdGreat Italian Restaurant in Pompano Beach
Sunset Catch
101 N Riverside DrNice restaurant/atmosphere overlooking the Intracoastal
Delicious Brunch @ a Country Club with Great views and a Golf course.
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Galuppi's
1103 N Federal HwyDelicious Brunch @ a Country Club with Great views and a Golf course.
Short boat ride to watch the sunset at this historic restaurant/bar located on the water.
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Cap's Place
2765 NE 28th CtShort boat ride to watch the sunset at this historic restaurant/bar located on the water.
Fish Shack
2460 N Federal HwyGreat seafood, good portions, great prices.
Very nice restaurant and outdoor lounge. Can be a bit pricey but pleasant atmosphere.
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
1200 N Ocean BlvdVery nice restaurant and outdoor lounge. Can be a bit pricey but pleasant atmosphere.
Seaside Grill
1406 N Ocean BlvdNice restaurant located in the Lighthouse Cove Resort
Old Irish pub with all the character of 'old Florida'. Great location next to the beach in Pompano. Stop in for a cold brew and some fish and chips.
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Briny Irish Pub
3440 E Atlantic BlvdOld Irish pub with all the character of 'old Florida'. Great location next to the beach in Pompano. Stop in for a cold brew and some fish and chips.
Houston's
2821 East Atlantic BoulevardUpscale restaurant located on the Intracoastal in Pompano Beach.
Talay Thai
2515 E Atlantic BlvdCasual place in Pompano with great Thai and sushi.
Detroit style pizza. I’m from Detroit so I’m biased:)! Order the deep dish ‘super special’ with Parmesan, butter, or garlic crust.
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Jet's Pizza
1300 E Oakland Park BlvdDetroit style pizza. I’m from Detroit so I’m biased:)! Order the deep dish ‘super special’ with Parmesan, butter, or garlic crust.
Upscale restaurant in Pompano Beach with great 2nd floor bar with panoramic views.
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Beach House
270 N Pompano Beach BlvdUpscale restaurant in Pompano Beach with great 2nd floor bar with panoramic views.
Casual drink/dine with a view of the ocean! Literally, the nicest tiki bar you will ever visit!
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Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill
222 N Pompano Beach BlvdCasual drink/dine with a view of the ocean! Literally, the nicest tiki bar you will ever visit!
Great selection of sushi with some 'not your everyday' sushi rolls. Nice quiet clean restaurant.
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KAIZEN Sushi Bar & Grill
5640 North Federal HighwayGreat selection of sushi with some 'not your everyday' sushi rolls. Nice quiet clean restaurant.
FantasticThai food. Amazing steak dishes. Kinda pricey. Dark yet kinda cool and cozy atmosphere w/ exotic fish displayed in fish tanks.
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Thai Spice
1514 E Commercial BlvdFantasticThai food. Amazing steak dishes. Kinda pricey. Dark yet kinda cool and cozy atmosphere w/ exotic fish displayed in fish tanks.
If you like Italian food this place is it. It’s been around for over 30 years. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Large portions of food. Expect to walk away smelling like a garlic clove.
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Zuckerello's
3017 E Commercial BlvdIf you like Italian food this place is it. It’s been around for over 30 years. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Large portions of food. Expect to walk away smelling like a garlic clove.
Upscale restaurant located directly on the intracoastal. Serving both indoor or outdoors. Great happy hour M-F 3-6pm. Sit back and watch the yachts glide by. I love their margarita flat bread pizza and appetizer meatballs!
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Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial BlvdUpscale restaurant located directly on the intracoastal. Serving both indoor or outdoors. Great happy hour M-F 3-6pm. Sit back and watch the yachts glide by. I love their margarita flat bread pizza and appetizer meatballs!
Nice restaurant located directly on the intracoastal. Casual but upscale atmosphere.
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Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveNice restaurant located directly on the intracoastal. Casual but upscale atmosphere.
Tried and true Greek food owned by a Greek family. Try the Hummus!
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Greek Islands Taverna
3300 N Ocean BlvdTried and true Greek food owned by a Greek family. Try the Hummus!
Fishtales On 33rd
3355 NE 33rd StGreat atmosphere and live music every night!
Taco Tuesday! Or any other day of the week:) Order your food and take a walk next door to the Board Room Bar and they will bring your food to you!! Now that’s pretty cool…
Bohemian Latin Grill
3341 NE 32nd StTaco Tuesday! Or any other day of the week:) Order your food and take a walk next door to the Board Room Bar and they will bring your food to you!! Now that’s pretty cool…
Eclectic little bar with surf boards on the ceiling and every section of wall covered with some type of something. Great service and chill atmosphere. Order tacos next door and have them brought to you @ the Board Room!! Not a bad gig:)
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4:30 Boardroom Bar
3343 NE 32nd StEclectic little bar with surf boards on the ceiling and every section of wall covered with some type of something. Great service and chill atmosphere. Order tacos next door and have them brought to you @ the Board Room!! Not a bad gig:)
Nice restaurant located directly on the beach in Deerfield Beach. Great food, dine inside or outside. Expect live music from local bands.
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JB's on the Beach
300 NE 21st AveNice restaurant located directly on the beach in Deerfield Beach. Great food, dine inside or outside. Expect live music from local bands.
Great seafood in a casual atmosphere. Dine directly on the Intracoastal and watch the yachts glide by.
The fish tacos are great… the multi million dollar yachts are kinda cool too. 🌮 vs 🛥️… it’s hard to decide some days. I’m going TACO!!
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Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdGreat seafood in a casual atmosphere. Dine directly on the Intracoastal and watch the yachts glide by.
The fish tacos are great… the multi million dollar yachts are kinda cool too. 🌮 vs 🛥️… it’s hard to decide some days. I’m going TACO!!
Heading out for the day? Stop by this little place. I stumbled across it, and it’s got some great sandwiches and especially baked goods to take with you. Not your average joint for that delicacy. It’s FuFu…land I was kinda hoping John Travolta had his own emoji.. 🕺 🪣 so I made it happen.. The 🐝 G’s playing in the background music 🎶 🎵 🎼
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Storks Bakery
2505 NE 15th AveHeading out for the day? Stop by this little place. I stumbled across it, and it’s got some great sandwiches and especially baked goods to take with you. Not your average joint for that delicacy. It’s FuFu…land I was kinda hoping John Travolta had his own emoji.. 🕺 🪣 so I made it happen.. The 🐝 G’s playing in the background music 🎶 🎵 🎼
Experiences
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample RdUnique attraction of butterfly gardens and birds.
Great history of Fort Lauderdale and beautiful gardens
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdGreat history of Fort Lauderdale and beautiful gardens
Learn about local marine life and terrestrial species and take a walk along their nature trail.
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I-Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 N Ocean BlvdLearn about local marine life and terrestrial species and take a walk along their nature trail.
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park RdLion Country Safari
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401 SW 2nd StEverglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin RdHillsboro Inlet Fishing Center
2705 N Riverside DrReady to catch some fish? This is the place!
Jet ski, kayak, boat rental and more!!
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JET SKI RENTAL LIFES A BEACH WATERSPORTS
1406 N Ocean BlvdJet ski, kayak, boat rental and more!!
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi: Great way to cruise down the intracoastal and hop on and off at various restaurants/ shopping areas.
Water Taxi Stop #10
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi: Great way to cruise down the intracoastal and hop on and off at various restaurants/ shopping areas.
Family friendly walkable area by the ocean with plenty of places to stop in for a drink/bite to eat day or night.
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
4229 North Ocean DriveFamily friendly walkable area by the ocean with plenty of places to stop in for a drink/bite to eat day or night.
Take a walk along the pier for great views of the ocean. Pompano Beach is in the middle of a resurrection and many new venues are popping up everywhere.
Pompano Beach Pier
Take a walk along the pier for great views of the ocean. Pompano Beach is in the middle of a resurrection and many new venues are popping up everywhere.
Rent a boat fur the day? Take a private sunset cruise!
Baymingo - boat rentals and tours in Fort Lauderdale
Rent a boat fur the day? Take a private sunset cruise!
State Park located near the ocean. You can walk and enjoy nature, rent kayaks/bicycles, and there’s a restaurant whereas you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while having a bite to eat.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
State Park located near the ocean. You can walk and enjoy nature, rent kayaks/bicycles, and there’s a restaurant whereas you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while having a bite to eat.
Plenty of water activities to choose from and excellent reviews
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Sunrise Paddleboards
2520 N Federal HwyPlenty of water activities to choose from and excellent reviews
Las Olas is a day or evening destination. Lively area with both restaurants, bars and shops. It's where both locals and tourists go for a fun evening of eat, drink and socialize
E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, i-United States
Las Olas is a day or evening destination. Lively area with both restaurants, bars and shops. It's where both locals and tourists go for a fun evening of eat, drink and socialize
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