Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar

Crane’s Beach House Hotel & Tiki Bar is a local paradise, a luxurious resort recalling exotic locales right in our backyard. Established in 2001 by Michael Crane, it’s the kind of all-purpose hideaway equally suitable for parties and vacations both long and short. If you stay in one of the 27 guest suites, you’ll have […]

Cubby Hole

The Cubby Hole is a gay neighborhood watering hole that dubs itself “the best little butch bar in Fort Lauderdale.” A dimly lit, downtown hangout, the place somehow seems both rustic and urban, with brick and blue wooden walls, a platform with three dance poles, and cute, colorful lamps. The one-room juke joint features a […]

Culture Room

It’s hot, loud, and way too crowded. But would you expect anything less from a rock club? The Culture Room books an eclectic mix of bands. On any given week they might have David Allan Coe, the Misfits, Johnny Winter, a local group of hardcore rockers, and northern Europe’s meanest-sounding death metal makers. What sets […]

Da Big Kahuna Restaurant & Tiki Lounge

Located amid the Hooters, Fat Tuesdays, and various other tourist fare in Beach Place, Da Big Kahuna Restaurant and Tiki Bar brings a little bit of the West Pacific to the A1A plaza. The ocean air runs through the third-story spot as ocean-themed murals cover the walls and ocean views surround the patio. Tikis stand […]

Downtown Delray Beach

Anyone who says South Florida’s dining scene is dead just needs to show up in downtown Delray on a weekend night and take notice. In that stretch of Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal is a wealth of restaurants doing creative things with food. With trendy restaurants like the Office, and Max’s Harvest, […]

Delux

Pretty types gab away while crowded around the lighted bar in Delray Beach — and look good doing it. Sheer drapes separate the cushy seating area from the dance floor, where clubgoers move like liquid to the flow of house music. In the covered outdoor area, taupe bed-like seating in the VIP area makes it […]

Dirty Blondes

Fort Lauderdale is known for its beaches, sunny weather, and wealth of places to grab a drink. On the beach is a wild array of places to choose from, but it’s the landmark locations that we keep coming back to. Dirty Blondes is that place. Located just step away from the sand, this beachy watering […]

Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini is Palm Beach County’s newest offering from the dark prince of late-night hot spots, Cleve Mash (Feelgoods, Monarchy). This upscale martini lounge nails the casual-chic formula, with a chilled-out atmosphere and heavy mixing performed by bartenders who have been through rigorous training and testing. A premium martini list ($12 to $16) brims with […]

Duffy’s Sports Grill

Typical of South Florida sports-bar excess, Duffy’s piles it on in every way: Huge, heart-stopping piles of meat. Flat-screens covering every conceivable surface showing every competitive match from around the globe. Nubile waitresses clad in gimmicky outfits. In its previous incarnations (Red Zone, Original Steakhouse) not much was different. Ribs, chicken wings, quesadillas and the […]

Duffy’s Sports Grill

There is never enough team spirit at Duffy’s Sports Grill. Football helmets line the aisles, and the giant bar area boasts 13 huge projector screens that play every game and sport imaginable. If that’s not sports overload, young women in jerseys offer enthusiastic “how are yas?” at every corner while they walk past restaurant-area walls […]

Ed & Elaine’s Tiki Hut

And you thought you were in-the-know when you discovered Le Tub! Ha! This place is so low-rent that it doesn’t even have walls. There’s no door, no sign, no cash register

Elbo Room

The longest-lasting relic of Fort Liquordale’s awesome permanent spring-break, the Elbo Room has seen Category 4 hurricanes, wet T-shirts, and drinking contests come and go. The place is located directly across the street from the beach and carries its own salty swagger. Both young and old continue to congregate here and let the good times […]

Electric Pickle

If you want the city of Miami’s version of South Beach in the ’90s, you’ll find it here. This is the cutting edge of electronic music parties in a small room. The Pickle has regular bookings of internationally renowned DJs.

Ernie’s BBQ

There’s a long history behind Ernie’s BBQ, with its eclectic mix of Libertarian philosophy on the walls and funky decor. It usually leads to stories about Ernie Siebert, a good ole’ Florida boy who just so happened to also be a part-time rumrunner. Popular lore estimates he once purchased $250,000 worth of booze and stored […]

Exit 66

Situated in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Exit 66 consists of 40,000 square feet of Americana appeal, vintage d