Anthony’s Runway 84

Anthony’s has only been around since 1981, but its feel is decidedly old Fort Lauderdale, as in, the retirement community for New York wanna-be wiseguys in need of a decent meatball. The “Italian Sunday feast” is a house special of meatballs, sausage, and pork rib with rigatoni.

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 […]

Il Mercato Cafe & Wine Shop

This 60-seat neighborhood bistro touts a seasonal menu with global cuisine and affordable wines from around the world. Although the menu changes four times a year (or more depending on the freshest available ingredients), menu items can include things like Rioja-braised chicken with sweet potato spaetzle, homemade spinach and mushroom lasagna, and butternut squash ravioli […]

Mauro’s Pizza

Late-night slice-seekers rejoice. If you’re needing a blisteringly-hot slab of mozzarella-laden reliability, look no further than this boxcar-sized mainstay. Not only do the signs scotch-taped to the wall (“NO PARMESAN, DON’T ASK”) make you mind your Ps and Qs, but cashiers will laugh out loud at your debit card (better have a few dollar bills […]

Off the Hookah

Off the Hookah is downtown Fort Lauderdale’s dance club, hookah lounge, and waterfront dining wrapped up in one sexy, Mediterranean-themed venue. Vegas-style flair bartenders serve the drinks, belly dancers arouse the onlookers, and the Mediterranean and sushi menu tantalizes the taste buds. There are cabana beds throughout the venue; thus, you can ask someone to […]