101 Ocean

Accept this comfortable beachside joint for what it’s meant to be: a bar-food-serving, sports-channel-showing, ’80s-greatest-hits-playing kind of place. Serving sliders, pizza, fish ‘n’ chips, paninis, peel ‘n’ eat shrimp 50 yards from the water.

15th Street Fisheries

Nestled inside Fort Lauderdale Marina, this dockside restaurant offers fresh catch for good value, serving fish and chips, smoked fish dip, conch fritters and more.

3030 Ocean

This hotel restaurant inside the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa brings a fresh perspective to the well-known and beloved concept with a seafood-heavy menu. It begins with several crudo options like the wahoo sashimi, given an unexpected crunch of crispy fried shallots and an umami rush from a touch of dashi, followed by starters […]

33rd Street Wine Bar

Just one block north of Oakland Park off A1A in the Galt Ocean Mile neighborhood, 33rd Street Wine bar is truly the ultimate wine destination for Fort Lauderdale oenophiles. With more than 150 wines to choose from, this charming spot knows its pairings and provides tasty delights to complement a glass or bottle with treats […]

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre

Take one look at the lineup at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, and you’ll believe that regional theater is alive and well in Miami. The gorgeous, restored Coral Gables landmark boasts a 600-seat mainstage auditorium that’s home to a full season of grown up shows, kid’s productions, educational activities and community services. Their […]

Al Salam Restaurant

Middle Eastern food served in authentic style and setting with great politeness and efficiency. Start with the kibi, crispy shells of cracked wheat stuffed with pine nuts, beef, onions, and spices including cumin, and then deep-fried. Go on to the shawerma, the Middle Eastern version of the Greek gyro.

The Alchemist

Coffee from carefully chosen coffee beans is complemented by open faced sandwiches called “slicers” and a full spectrum of gluten free deserts at this tranquil cafe located within a gated artist’s community.

Alegria Tacos

You won’t find mariachis or oversized margaritas at this tiny taco restaurant, but what Alegria lacks in kitschy ambiance it makes up for in divinely authentic cheap Mexican eats. This husband-and-wife operation ushers in a neighborhood crowd daily for tacos, burritos, tamales, menudo and heaping plates of beans and rice.

All Stars Sports Bar and Grill

Hidden off Sample Road, Allstars Sports Bar is the type of place that only the locals know about. A long bar surrounded by tables and chairs fills up the front area of the smoky bar. With TVs in every booth, sports fans can watch the game, no matter what. The more-than-casual Pompano drinking destination has […]