Which are the Top Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale ??

I could see where people would either love it or hate it.

 

Yeah that place isn't for everyone for sure it's there way or the highway there.

 

For an authentic Italian trattoria in Ft. Lauderdale Osteria Agua e Farina cannot be topped. Unpretentious, neighborhood vibe, decent wine list, real Italian, somewhat rustic cuisine. It's in the original Valentino location in a nondescript strip mall on the west side of South Federal, just north of Davie Blvd.

 

Shooters Waterfront... Eat outside on the water, great food and view!
S3 - Sun, Sand, Surf... right off the beach and the fire pits are great!
One Door East - amazing food and service
Canyon - try the Prickly Pear Margarita
Kaluz... also great and on the water
Blue Moon Fish Company... on the water. Great food and service
Louie Bossi... great atmosphere and fun place. Great food and the backyard is awesome!
Boatyard... on the water and Thursday night is ladies night
Lobster Bar on Las Olas

Worst place in Fort Lauderdale... Blue Martini... terrible food and even worse service!

 

Two family owned Italian restaurants:

Casa Calabria : http://casacalabriaftl.com/

Dal Contadino Trattoita : https://www.contadino-trattoria.com/

 

Agree D'Angelo's is best elegant Italian. Overall favorite for less formal but superb food is Greek Islands. Superb quality and well run family restaurant. Never had a bad meal or experience in 15 years

 

For nice casual with great views, sit outside at kaluz on intracoastal

 

Was at Kaluz a couple of days ago. Love that place. Went to Blue Moon on Christmas and had a great meal there. Cafe Maxx still my favorite around here.

 

Authentic Italian my favorite,We stay away from Beach, Tourist areas, and Las Olas.

Dal Contadino , Fun, Casual, Authentic Italian. Chef, owner Nuccio likes to Sing!
Casa deAngelo , High end Italian.
Osteria Aqua e Farina , Italian , Great Pizza
Cafe Italia
Fabio's the Venetian
Pasta and
Midici Neapolitan Paizza
Greek Isle,
Al Natour , Middle eastern
Ferdo's Grill , Middle Eastern
Dapur , Asian fusion, will reopen soon
Chima, Brazilian Steakhouse
Kababi Cafe by Kuluck , Persian

 

Coconuts on a1a, Louis bossi for scene


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Simple Italian food. Gianni's on Atlantic west of 1. Not fancy but great Italian food.

 

Boatyard for sure and Market 17 down the street, farm to fork and good

 

2 GREAT places in North Miami.
I just went to them and DEFINITELY worth the extra few minutes drive from Ft. Lauderdale.
I think Michael Mina's Bourbon in N. Miami is one of the best steak houses I've been to.
Amara at Paraiso to was AMAZING.


https://amaraatparaiso.com/
https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/miami-st-pete/bourbon-miami/

 

Bump. Was just in Fort Lauderdale last week and went to Casa D'Angelo for Italian which was phenomenal. I will be back in a couple of weeks. Looking for recommendations to good seafood spot in Fort Lauderdale Beach area.

 

A few of my favorites:

Casual:
- Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza - on Las Olas
- Rocco's Taco's - on Las Olas
- Anthony's Runway 84 - on State Rd 84

More Formal (as formal as South FL gets):
- Grille 66 - off 17th Street
- Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille - on Las Olas
- Burlock Coast at the Ritz Carlton - on A1A

 

Thank you for these great suggestions. I am looking for more casual possibly on the intercoastal or with a water view to drink some beers and eat seafood. Live music a plus.

 

Then go to Kaluz.

 

I've been twice and the food is underwhelming, just fair. Drinks are fantastic though.

 

Le Zoo in Bal Harbour!

 

Ocean front with ok food go to JB on the beach in Deerfield.

 

I'll be going back to Ft. Lauderdale around Cavallino weekend. My wife has expressed a desire for good Asian or Asian fusion food, preferably not tourist-oriented (sorry). Any suggestions?