Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Food Scene
Great local place for sandwiches, salads, baked goods. Coffee and Brunch. Indoor/outdoor seating.
58 locals recommend
Storks Bakery
2505 NE 15th AveGreat local place for sandwiches, salads, baked goods. Coffee and Brunch. Indoor/outdoor seating.
A very unique coffee shop and they also have a small food menu. The coffee is brewed using scientific methods and beakers. A must see. Nice outdoor seating and there is a little diverse shopping plaza attached.
90 locals recommend
The Alchemist
2430 NE 13th AveA very unique coffee shop and they also have a small food menu. The coffee is brewed using scientific methods and beakers. A must see. Nice outdoor seating and there is a little diverse shopping plaza attached.
Located right across from Fort Lauderdale beach. This little restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating and great food/drinks. A little sweet place I highly recommend. Not terribly expensive and after you eat you can cross the street for a walk on the beach.
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StLocated right across from Fort Lauderdale beach. This little restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating and great food/drinks. A little sweet place I highly recommend. Not terribly expensive and after you eat you can cross the street for a walk on the beach.
Sports bar/restaurant. Iconic to Fort Lauderdale and has been featured in movies. Overlooks the waterway and the fancy yachts.
275 locals recommend
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveSports bar/restaurant. Iconic to Fort Lauderdale and has been featured in movies. Overlooks the waterway and the fancy yachts.
Catfish Deweys
4003 N Andrews AvePopular seafood restaurant.
Peter Pan Diner
1216 E Oakland Park BlvdIconic Fort Lauderdale diner. Breakfast/lunch/dinner.
This little gem is located in a fun "Bohemian" shopping place called "The Yard." They have a hybrid South American menu. Vegan friendly too. Indoor /outdoor seating. Art featured.
24 locals recommend
La Mexicana Tapas & Taqueria
2430 NE 13th AveThis little gem is located in a fun "Bohemian" shopping place called "The Yard." They have a hybrid South American menu. Vegan friendly too. Indoor /outdoor seating. Art featured.
In the heart of iconic Wilton Manors/LGBTQ neighborhood. This restaurant has excellent food and a variety of alcoholic beverages.
146 locals recommend
Rosie's Bar & Grill
2449 Wilton DrIn the heart of iconic Wilton Manors/LGBTQ neighborhood. This restaurant has excellent food and a variety of alcoholic beverages.
New to Wilton Manors neighborhood and on the main drive. Very budget friendly and heaping portions on a variety menu. Usually pretty busy and has indoor/outdoor seating.
7 locals recommend
EAT
New to Wilton Manors neighborhood and on the main drive. Very budget friendly and heaping portions on a variety menu. Usually pretty busy and has indoor/outdoor seating.
Tequila Sunrise Mexican Grill
4711 N Dixie HwyExcellent Mexican food. Open late
Undergrounds Coffeehaus
3020 N Federal HwyHip and trendy coffee shop. Features local art.
Parks & Nature
The Bonnet house is a historic home in Fort Lauderdale. It is on the national register of historic places. Open to the public. Features lushes gardens and named after the Bonnet lily.
314 locals recommend
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdThe Bonnet house is a historic home in Fort Lauderdale. It is on the national register of historic places. Open to the public. Features lushes gardens and named after the Bonnet lily.
This sandy recreation area features volleyball and basketball courts. Also there is a playground and picnic area.
145 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze BlvdThis sandy recreation area features volleyball and basketball courts. Also there is a playground and picnic area.
Large park offering sports fields, courts, and a recreation center. Playground and picnic space.
68 locals recommend
Holiday Park
1150 G. Harold Martin DrLarge park offering sports fields, courts, and a recreation center. Playground and picnic space.
Dogs can swim and play in this recreation area. Picnic and sporting area for two-legged animals too!
26 locals recommend
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th AveDogs can swim and play in this recreation area. Picnic and sporting area for two-legged animals too!
This is the most iconic stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Many movies filmed here and lots of metered parking along the stretch. There is lots of shopping and restaurants along here as well. This is a more populated beach the further south you go.
587 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach
This is the most iconic stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Many movies filmed here and lots of metered parking along the stretch. There is lots of shopping and restaurants along here as well. This is a more populated beach the further south you go.
Great place to go to the beach if you don't want a ton of people around. Several easy to access municipal parking lots steps from the beach itself.
324 locals recommend
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Great place to go to the beach if you don't want a ton of people around. Several easy to access municipal parking lots steps from the beach itself.
Vast park you could spend the day in. Lots of trails and picnic spaces, lush botanicals, etc. Open 8AM to sundown. cost per vehicle. Beach access.
391 locals recommend
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdVast park you could spend the day in. Lots of trails and picnic spaces, lush botanicals, etc. Open 8AM to sundown. cost per vehicle. Beach access.
Sightseeing
The Riverwalk park is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and is considered by some to be Florida's most beautiful mile. The park showcases lush tropical landscapes and winding walkways link together downtown Fort Lauderdale's attractions, restaurants, and shops.
21 locals recommend
Riverwalk North
The Riverwalk park is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and is considered by some to be Florida's most beautiful mile. The park showcases lush tropical landscapes and winding walkways link together downtown Fort Lauderdale's attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Wilton Drive is a very cultural and uniquely trendy location filled with small restaurants, bars and shops. LGBTQ iconic neighborhood.
Wilton Drive
Wilton DriveWilton Drive is a very cultural and uniquely trendy location filled with small restaurants, bars and shops. LGBTQ iconic neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StExcellent locally crafted beer. Very hip and trendy.
Hunters Nightclub
2232-2238 Wilton DrModern LGBTQ bar for cocktails and dancing.
Vibe
301 East Las Olas BoulevardTrendy nightclub with DJ's and live music.
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdHigh-end cocktail lounge. Live music.
Snug and artsy venue in an old building. Features a wide menu of craft beers. There is music and a courtyard.
26 locals recommend
Laser Wolf
901 Progresso DrSnug and artsy venue in an old building. Features a wide menu of craft beers. There is music and a courtyard.
Shopping
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdEssentials
Great grocery store. Very inexpensive and great quality of food. They don't have everything, but this is the first place I usually go.
55 locals recommend
ALDI
1707 E Commercial BlvdGreat grocery store. Very inexpensive and great quality of food. They don't have everything, but this is the first place I usually go.
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyWe finally got a Trader Joe's! If you have never been...go!
Publix Super Market at Northridge Shopping Center
1003 E Commercial BlvdArts & Culture
They have lots of great performances here. There is always something new to see. Concerts, musicals, plays, etc.
292 locals recommend
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveThey have lots of great performances here. There is always something new to see. Concerts, musicals, plays, etc.
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Sthttp://www.fatvillage.com/. Best on the last Saturday of the month. 20 or so galleries open up at night and there are food trucks and all the art you could ever look at. Featuring local artists and talents.
75 locals recommend
FAT Village Center for the Arts
531 NW 1st Avehttp://www.fatvillage.com/. Best on the last Saturday of the month. 20 or so galleries open up at night and there are food trucks and all the art you could ever look at. Featuring local artists and talents.