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.

13 American Table

A newcomer in the Boca food scene in summer 2013, this place has brought a piece of South Florida’s burgeoning foodie ethos to town. Owners Albert and Melanie Aletto opened the spot earlier this summer, and they brought in some heavy hitters from Delray Beach. Both chef Anthony Fiorini and general manager Oliver Tito have […]

13 Even

13|Even, owned by the same couple that runs landmark lesbian bar New Moon just up Wilton Drive, is more a place to meet friends for drinks and fun than it is a dinner destination. If you get hungry, there is an array of globally inspired, fair-priced small plates such as a bruschetta, three-cheese-stuffed portabella mushrooms […]

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 […]

84 Diner

This behemoth of a diner is a South Florida staple, with a menu nearly as expansive as the multiple dining rooms. At 84 Diner, in Davie, breakfast is served all day long — as it should be — with three-egg omelets, biscuits and gravy, and Mickey Mouse pancakes at the ready no matter the hour. […]

Acapulco Lindo

This Manors mainstay gets no points for style but scores big for stick-to-your-ribs substance. You can go the Mexican route with the super nachos (each chip is loaded with the perfect amount of cheese, beans, guacamole, and sour cream) and a verde burrito stuffed with savory chunks of beef or chicken slathered in a tangy […]

Adena Grill & Wine Bar

If you order the Million Dollar Burger at Adena Grill & Wine Bar, the swanky steak house located in the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, you won’t have to run out on the tab after dinner. Instead, the name of this burger is a reference to the amount of money Adena Foods founder […]

Agave Taco Bar

The chain of Agave Taco Bars are Tex-Mex inspired fast-casual eateries offering a healthy mix of modern and traditional dishes from the chef’s hometown of Monterrey, Mexico. The menu boasts a staggering 15 different meats for your taco, a selection of beef, chicken, and fish ranging from a carne asada and picadillo to chicken marinated […]

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 […]

Ambry Restaurant

Despite its diminutive appearance, the Ambry has a maze of tables and booths and a healthy-sized bar from which to consume the thickest, frothiest brews in town. Beer steins adorn shelves, shadow boxes contain trinkets, and numerous woodwind instruments dangle from the ceiling. The crowded bar boasts a row of topped-off steins, and soccer team […]