Ft Lauderdale Restaurant?
 

Any recommendations for good food and atmosphere?

Kelly<BR>If you want casual, we ate at the &quot;Ugly Tuna&quot; Los Olas Riverfront. It's NOT upscale, but the food was good and the atmosphere great as you can sit in a two seated glider and look out over the river.

If you want upscale dining, Charlies Crab is excellent. You can watch the people pull up on there boats and have dinner. A nice place also, is Bimbiny Boatyard.(??) It is in a shopping center right before you cross the draw bridge. (I may have mispelled that restaurant.) Phonix comes in handy here sometimes. There are many places along Los Olas Blvd. outside cafes etc.

A bit of a splurge? My favorite restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, probably in all of Florida -- Mark's Las Olas. You can guess where it is. Simply wonderful in food, service, and atmosphere. If they happen to do the whole flash deep fried snapper the night you're there, don't miss it. You will pull the fish off the bones with a fork and you've never tasted anything better.

Sage French cafe. http://www.sagecafe.net .

Well, the word &quot;upscale&quot; does not leap to mind when I'm @ Charlie's Crab in FLL....but it is a very good place to go for dinner. In fact, it is probably my favorite b/c I like to sit outside on the patio facing west over the intracoastal. I wld. describe it as &quot;casual&quot;. The garlic Shrimp Scampi appetizer is amazing! (but it's not always on the menu...you may have to ask for it)<BR><BR>Another favorite is Louie Louie(Los Olas). You may also want to try the restaurant @ Lago Mar Resort...you can get a nice poolside table if it is a warm evening (probably not tonight from what I just heard about the cold front that has settled in over FLL &amp; Miami for the weekend!!)

Well perhaps you are very rich but we paid $100.00 for dinner for 2 @Charlies Crab. That is steep for some. This did include 2 glasses of wine. No dessert or appetizers that I recall. I don't recall a patio perhaps a deck. There was only valet parking.

We've never been dissappointed at the 17th St. Fisheries.It is a nice restaurant overlooking the intercoastal waterway. Ask for a waterview table. Food is great.

Sorry, I meant the 15th St. Fisheries.

I love Carlos and Pepes mexican on 17th st in a strip mall across fom Bimini Boatyard also Mangos on Las Olas

Bimini Boatyard is the place referred to above. It is a nice casual place with indoor and outdoor dining and a lively bar scene, but frankly I think the food's gone downhill pretty dramatically in the last few years.

Is &quot;Yesterdays&quot; still on the Intercoastal? I remember eating there.. years ago.. it was wonderful... and the scenery.. well... heaven:)

I'll second Patrick on Marks Las Olas but I really love the atmosphere at the California Cafe at Pier 66. Sit outside and watch the crews docking the 200 foot ocean going sailboats, etc. that can only moor there. Very good food in the Floribbean style contrary to the name of the restaurant.<BR><BR>My favorite hands down is Caps Place. A little seafood shack I first went to as a Where the Boys Are type college student. This is the oldest restaurant in this area and was originally a rum runners rendevous. Very fresh fish and an old florida atmosphere. No advertising and never listed on Fodors. You have to take a launch to get to the place. It's north of Fort Lauderdale (just a few miles) in Lighthouse Pointe. If you are in the mood for funky old Florida, this has got to be it.

Forget 15th Street Fisheries- <BR>Was there in Nov.--Stone crabs were NOT good-small portions -VERY High prices for what you got....<BR><BR>Good views-but that was it.....<BR><BR>There are much better and way cheaper with views AND good food....<BR><BR>Calif.Cafe has great atmosphere -esp OUTSIDE overlooking the Intracoastal-food is good---but it has its ups and downs.....Lamb is great there!

Kelly--<BR><BR>there is a GREAT French restaurant on Las Olas called CAFE de Paris- they have been there for over 30 year-<BR><BR>Have indoor and outdoor dining-<BR><BR>FOOD is GREAT and the price is for a complete meal- appetizer ,salad,entree and dessert...Awesome lamb chops, duck,Prime rib,salmon---THE BEST French Onion soup--KILLER!!!!<BR>Plus they have a piano player in the bar playing music==atmosphere of a FRENCH Bistro.....

There is a great one called Canyon The margheritas are the best try prickly pear

Our favorite restaurant is The Crab House on University Dr. Excellent seafood much better then 15th st fisherys. Also we love Catfish Deweys <BR>very casual but great fish and incredible portions. HavE A great time.

Marcia.. do you know where on University The Crab house is located?<BR>(Is it near the Broward Mall?)<BR>Thanks

Lois,<BR><BR>The Crab House is just south of the Broward Mall in the Fountains shopping plaza.

dm--thanks so much:)

We love the Los Olas Cafe. It is down this little alley which opens up into a courtyard. The food is excellent Bistro fare and the service can't be beat.

Kelly if you want a taste of Florida, try the Samba Room on Los Olas blvd. It is Carribean/Cuban fusion and I think one of the best in South Florida.<BR><BR>Very romantic setting at night, but you need reservations as it is busy on weekends and especially Friday.<BR><BR>2 can have a lovely dinner with glasses of wine for about $120.00<BR><BR>

If you don't mind the $, Marks Las Olas will be great. It's a beautiful albeit noisy place with beautiful people watching. But, it will cost you.<BR><BR>A terrific Italian restaurant on Federal Hwy in Sunrise is Casa De Angelo. They have wonderful, wonderful food. You'll need a reservation there.<BR><BR>Sorry, but I must strongly disagree with the fish places suggested above. For purely great seafood at reasonable prices in interesting atmospheres you should try either The Old Florida Fish House in Wilton Manor for the best fried shrimp you've ever had. Great deals on lobsters, too.<BR><BR>Another excellent fish place that's tons of fun is the Rustin Inn on Griffin Road. Fanstastic crabs - try their Golden Crabs. And, they too have terrific fried shrimp.<BR><BR>And, you really must get to Tom Jenkin's BBQ on Federal Hwy. This is the best South Florida BBQ restaurant. There is nothing better! Go there for a lunch - not fancy enough for dinner. <BR><BR>Also, if you want a fantastic burger (lunch only) unlike anything you've ever had - go to Jack's Famous Burgers on Fed Hwy. These babies are amazing. Pure heaven.<BR><BR>Ft. Lauderdale has some wonderful restaurants thanks to all the transplants for other big cities who have moved there and demanded the best eateries - they have plenty of them.<BR><BR>Have a great time.<BR><BR>

For Pizza (and other Italian) Big Louie's on Sunrise.

I've had more that 2 excellent meals at Blue Moon and we're very choosey. Ask to sit waterside.....on a warm night!<BR>Cafe Maxx I've had great meals at, but I've also had mixed service. If you're at one of their early seatings, don't let them bring the food too fast just so they can bring the next group in. That just frosts me!<BR>The Sunfish Grill also on Atlantic is very small but great food.

I just returned from a trip to the area and had very, very good meals at the following places:<BR><BR>1. Sage Cafe. It is located on Rte 1 in Fort Lauderdale. The decor was typical of the Provence region with loads of sunflowers and impressionist artwork. The restaurant has a web site that shows their menu and gives you a link to a coupon for a 2 for 1 dinner offer on most weekdays. I'd go back again for their excellent pistachio crusted sea bass and chocolate mousse cake. The cake portion is enormous and enough for at least 2-3 to share, generously.<BR><BR>2. Primavera. Located on East Oakland Boulevard. Just fabulous food and Italian is not my most preferred cuisine when dining out. The appetizers were unique such as eggplant rollatini in a puff pastry shell and smoked salmon crepes. The main dish both of us had was pork rollatini stuffed with mozzarella, peppers and proscuitto with a delicious gravy. They offer a price fix menu for $25 which includes a bottle of house wine, on most nights. Check out their web site too. I can't say enough positive compliments about this place.<BR><BR>3. Chef's Palette. It is the restaurant of the Culinary Arts School of Florida. It was enjoyable, especially the Creme Brulee, but not as good as Cafe Protege in West Palm Beach.<BR><BR>4. Victoria Park restaurant on NE 20th street. Very small restaurant with lush decor. <BR><BR>5. Thai Spice on Commercial Blvd. Probably the best Thai food I've ever eaten.<BR><BR>6. Cassablanca Cafe. Loads of 2 for 1 coupons for lunch in the local &quot;City Link&quot; paper. It was quite crowded this past Tuesday and service was slow. Good food but don't go if you don't if you are not in the mood to linger.<BR><BR>Ellen