Fort Lauderdale Area, FL

Eating out in Fort Lauderdale Area, FL

Since Fort Lauderdale can so zealously satisfy your spirit of adventure, relaxation, and entertainment, imagine what it can do for your taste buds! Seafood lovers rejoice in the fresh catch-o'-the-day fare, and the many ethnic groups add international pizzazz to your choices. A relatively new regional development you must try is Floribbean cuisine, a mixture of traditional American fare with the Latin and Caribbean influences that color every aspect of life in South Florida.

Gourmet

Eduardo de San Angel is the place for gourmet Mexican food by Luis Pria, younger brother and protégé to the former chef Eduardo Pria. Don't expect chips and salsa here - this restaurant won the nod for Best Choice in a survey of Fort Lauderdale diners. 2822 E Commercial Blvd.

Highly Recommended

The World Famous Jungle Queen Bar-B-Que Ribs and Shrimp Dinner Cruise has been serving "All You Wish to Eat" dinners for over 60 years on a spectacular cruise past the homes of the rich and famous, Port Everglades, and through Indian Village. For one great price, you get the 4-hour dinner, vaudeville show, sing-a-long, and a spectacular view! 801 Seabreeze Blvd, at Bahia Mar Yachting Center.

Local Flair

Anthony's Runway 84 serves family-style Southern Italian cooking with a side-serving of warm hospitality that makes you feel like you've settled in for a nice dinner and chat with a friend. The airplane-themed decor is a great conversation piece and a fun diversion for all. 330 State Road 84 (SW 4th Ave).

Romantic

At the Black Orchid Café, the atmosphere alone is all you need to set the tone for romance, with orchids blooming throughout the elegant dining room. The international menu adds a deliciously touch of adventure to the affair. 2985 N Ocean Blvd.

Going party in Fort Lauderdale Area, FL

When the sky gets dark, Fort Lauderdale's party spirit lights up with its various bars and nightclubs. Whichever style of music your dancing shoes prefer, you'll be sure to find your beat in the clubs along the strip. Move to the music from jazz and blues, to country, to pop dance clubs, and if you like it all, then bar hop till the sun comes back! .

Cafe Blue Fish

One of the best venues in town for reggae and RandB bands.

Atlantis

Get in the groove with the latest club and hip-hop music inside, outside, upstairs, and downstairs.

Club Soda

An energetic night of music and dancing that's alcohol-free.

Manhattans

This sports bar adds pool and other games to its satellite coverage of top sports, as well as good local bands that play every night.

Common events in Fort Lauderdale Area, FL

Thoroughbred Racing

Bet on your favorite horse during the Florida Derby or many other races held at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale. January through March.

Las Olas Art Fair

This event showcases artists from the United States and Canada on Las Olas Boulevard. January.

Florida Renaissance Festival and Crafts Village This reenactment of medieval times is a jovial celebration of a fabled era. Eat and make merry while rooting for jousting knights, trying your skill at ancient games, and browsing through crafts in the village. February - March.

Riverwalk Blues Festival

This 2-day event takes place in downtown Fort Lauderdale, where local and nationally-known blues artists debut their newest tunes and please the crowd with old favorites. November.

Ocean Fest

This celebration of "all things scuba" is one of the best of its kind in the world. The top-notch entertainment and activities include underwater treasure hunts, undersea photography competitions (all levels), introductory diving courses, vendor exhibits and giveaways, calypso and reggae bands, an underwater concert, and more! September.