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1. Moxies - Fort Lauderdale
4.8
Exceptional(580)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 94 times today
Moxies is one of the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, located on E Las Olas Blvd. Offering a trendy and lively atmosphere, our two-level modern restaurant boasts a globally inspired menu, serving freshly made dishes perfect for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late night eats, or weekend brunch. With indoor-outdoor bars on both levels, a spacious covered patio, and plenty of TVs, Moxies is the place to catch sporting events or enjoy Happy Hour in Fort Lauderdale. Indulge in our handcrafted cocktails and extensive wine list, which features half-priced bottles every Wednesday. Our restaurant can also host large group dining events, like bachelorettes, birthdays, and corporate events, and offers a private space on the 2nd level.
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2. YOLO
4.7
Exceptional(6076)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 117 times today
Operated by a philosophy that it derives its name from, YOLO and neighboring O Lounge are vibrant, much-loved staples in the South Florida culinary and nightlife scene. The swanky Fort Lauderdale restaurant and adjacent lounge serves thoughtfully prepared contemporary American cuisine in a sophisticated, bustling atmosphere that includes a bar and dining room with open kitchen, and an outdoor patio, and features inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list to complement the menu. The longtime Las Olas hotspot serves up lunch and dinner daily, and is legendary for its happy hour and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday.
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3. Fleming’s Steakhouse - Fort Lauderdale
4.7
Exceptional(335)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine, or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply wanting to enjoy an excellent culinary experience - we will create a safe and memorable lunch and dinner dining experience for you. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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4. Big City Tavern - Las Olas
4.6
Exceptional(2549)
Price: Moderate
• American • Colee Hammock
Booked 42 times today
Big City Tavern is a busy, vibrant restaurant reminiscent of the great urban taverns of Chicago, New York and Boston. A stylish, classic American restaurant, Big City offers a varied menu featuring dry aged steaks, burgers, fresh seafood, salads and fresh house-made pasta of the day. Some of the more popular dishes are the Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato and the House-Made Charcuterie. The desserts are all enticing, all house made and all delicious. The extensive wine list emphasizes California varietals by the bottle or glass. With its magnificent grand bar always busy, Big City has a constant din of energy and conviviality. Big City offers outdoor sidewalk dining in the center of the action on Las Olas Blvd. If you have special needs, require high chairs or need assistance please notify us. Please call the restaurant to make reservations for parties of 8 or more!
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5. Wild Sea - Las Olas
4.4
Awesome(1135)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Colee Hammock
Booked 12 times today
Overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s bustling Las Olas Boulevard, Wild Sea Las Olas is the perfect restaurant for savoring delicious cuisine throughout the day at affordable prices. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch, & dinner in an upbeat, chic and contemporary ambiance while watching life go by on one of the trendiest thoroughfares in Fort Lauderdale. The modern ambiance of the restaurant reflects the upscale energy of Las Olas Boulevard, with the indoor dining space featuring chic furnishings and designer touches. Guests may also dine on the sidewalk terrace that offers a great spot for people-watching. Located in the historic Riverside Hotel, Wild Sea Las Olas is a favorite gathering place among visitors and Fort Lauderdale locals alike.
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6. Sapido Italian Restaurant, Pizza , Wine , Market and Café
4.7
Exceptional(92)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Las Olas Isles
Booked 5 times today
SAPIDO is a modern Italian Restaurant, Winery , Market & Cafè. We are the place to go for fresh daily homemade Italian food such as Pasta, Gnocchi, Lasagna, Meat, Fish, Authentic Pizza, Fresh Salads, Italian Wine and Coffee. Now also market with Italian products. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy authentic Italian food prepared by a team of chefs directly from Italy. We also offer catering for private and corporate events. Come and visit us, you will feel like you just flew to Italy!
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7. Sky Thai Sushi
4.3
Awesome(379)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Sky Thai Sushi voted Best Asian Restaurant in Broward County 2019 from Yellow Magazine & Diners’ Choice OpenTable® Winner 2020. Located on famous Las Olas Boulevard offering Thai and Japanese cuisine with a charming decor. Join us for a casual lunch in the afternoons or a night out in the evenings! Open 7 days a week. Offering a full bar with an extensive wine, beer, cocktail & sake selections. Private dining room is available for parties of up to eight people. Happy Hour everyday from 4pm - 7pm! Please visit our website at www.skythaisushi.com for champagne & daily specials!
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8. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale
4.5
Awesome(834)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Colee Hammock
Booked 31 times today
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Fort Lauderdale serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, located in the heart of Las Olas. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, we invite you to enjoy a true taste of Mexico any day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.
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9. Burlock Coast
4.6
Exceptional(1602)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Central Beach
Booked 49 times today
Offering modern coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-cafe-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition era rumrunners. At the helm of Burlock Coast is Culinary & Beverage Director Paula DaSilva delivering only the highest quality seafood and produce as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier drives the menu and evolves it seasonally and with daily specials. Floor to ceiling windows and open-air bar, expansive patio seating and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Burlock Coast has been named one of the best restaurants on the beach. 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more will be added to the check. Please adjust at your discretion. For intimate occasions, celebrations or entertaining clients, we invite you to host your event in one of our private dining rooms. Contact us at (954) 302-6430 or email steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com for more information regarding our private spaces.
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10. Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort Lauderdale
4.6
Exceptional(6868)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Colee Hammock
Booked 181 times today
Louie Bossi's Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria is a high-energy Italian eatery located on the famed Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Everything on the menu is made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Chef Louie Bossi serves delicious house made pastas, wood burning Neapolitan pizzas, home cooked Sicilian comfort food and of course, Chef Louie's famous house cured salumi. From the hearth baked bread and artisan jams to handmade pastas and pizza dough, gelato and crema di limoncello, everything is house made using the time honored methods of old world Italian chefs.

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