Fort Lauderdale Dining Guide
Fort Lauderdale has evolved from a spring break destination into one of South Florida's most sophisticated dining cities. Las Olas Boulevard is the culinary heart of the city, while the waterfront restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and neighborhood gems throughout Broward County offer exceptional variety. Here are the best tables in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale's most glamorous dining destination. Located in the W Fort Lauderdale hotel, Steak 954 combines an outstanding steakhouse program with a dramatic rooftop setting overlooking Fort Lauderdale Beach. The dry-aged beef program is exceptional, and the cocktail list is among the city's best. A must for any serious dining visit to Fort Lauderdale.
The crown jewel of Las Olas dining, Valentino delivers sophisticated Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant setting that would not be out of place in Milan. The pasta program is exceptional -- handmade daily and prepared with genuine craft. The wine list is one of the finest Italian selections in all of South Florida.
One of Las Olas's most beloved and energetic restaurants. Louie Bossi brings classic Italian-American cooking -- housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, magnificent meatballs -- to a sprawling, festive space that captures the joy of Italian dining culture. The bar program is exceptional and the outdoor seating makes for a perfect Las Olas evening.
The Diplomat Beach Resort's signature steakhouse delivers prime cuts, impeccable service, and one of the most beautiful oceanfront settings in South Florida. Just south of Fort Lauderdale in Hollywood Beach, this is one of the premier dining destinations in all of Broward County.
Chef Angelo Elia's flagship restaurant is widely regarded as one of the finest Italian restaurants in South Florida. The menu is rooted in the traditions of Northern Italy with a focus on fresh pasta, exceptional seafood, and a wine list that genuinely reflects Italian regional diversity. The service is warm and professional.
Las Olas runs from the New River to the beach and is lined with restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining. The street's energy in the evening is exceptional -- outdoor dining, live music, and the kind of vibrant social scene that makes Fort Lauderdale unique. Palm Beach Private Rides drops you on Las Olas and returns whenever your evening ends.
Fort Lauderdale traffic, particularly on US-1 and I-95, can be significant on weekend evenings. Palm Beach Private Rides takes you from Palm Beach or Boca Raton to Las Olas and back with flat-rate pricing and no surge -- from Boca, just $199 each way.
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