eenusa

I see lots of restaurant recommendations but not sure which ones would be casual with good food, preferably overlooking the water. (After a full day of sightseeing - mostly at wildlife refuges and wetlands - we're not going to want to dress up. So, we're looking for casual options (jeans/khakis) with good food.)

Kristinesonja

Mangos on Los Olas
http://www.mangosonlasolas.com/home.htm

Myer

No water on Las Olas.

Casual:
Big City Tavern.
La Bonne Crepe.
Mango's.

Dressier and more expensive:
Mark's
Jackson't Steak House
Zucca. this place has gotten more expensive since they opened but is very interesting. Pasta bar. You go up to one of two bars and select the ingredients. They cook it right in front of you. Very good.
Cafe de Paris

Chain but I like it:
Cheesecake Factory

eenusa

Thanks for the recommendations. Had heard of Mangos; good to hear personal recommendations for it.

Myer - I think we'll skip the dressier restaurants ... from past experience, I know we will not want to get dressed up to go out to dinner. At least not on this trip; but good to keep in mind for future visits.

Myer

Actually, those that I listed as dressier don't have to be.

I've seen people in these restaurants with shorts on.

They are definitely more expensive than those on the casual list.