D's Sports Bar is the latest spot from Gioia Hospitality Group, which owns Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse right next door. The sports bar sits in a transformed 1950s car service garage at 620 S. Federal Hwy., and it doesn't serve average bar food.
D's kitchen creates Italian-American comfort dishes with a twist – think provolone arancini, Wagyu meatballs, and loaded nachos to start. The sandwich lineup stars a double patty smash burger stacked with Florida Tomme cheese and double-cut bacon, a French dip dripping with onion au jus, and a crispy hogfish sandwich topped with fennel slaw. Bigger plates include Wagyu Denver steak frites, grilled mahi tacos, and Cavatelli Della Nonna swimming in spicy arrabbiata sauce.The kitchen sources ingredients from Florida producers like Suwannee River Wagyu, Hawthorne Creamery, and Tiny and Swank Farms.
Sports and Swank Combine
The space marries sports-watching functionality with high-end touches — think a dozen high-def screens surrounded by plush green seating, dark wood finishes and brass touches. A marble bar anchors the room, lined with brown leather barstools, perfect for parking yourself during a Heat game. A wagon wheel pendant light brightens the room, while exposed ceiling beams add subtle industrial character.For super fans, there's the Florida Legends Room, a private dining space for up to 40 people decorated with signed jerseys from Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, soccer star Lionel Messi, and Jeff Conine.
Weekly Specials and Late Night Vibes
D's isn't just about game day. The spot runs happy hour on Thursday, Friday, and Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m., plus Industry Night on Mondays with half-off wine bottles under $300. Starting mid-March, they'll launch weekend brunch (just in time for March Madness) and Red Sauce Sundays featuring pasta and Wagyu meatballs. DJs take over at 10 p.m. on Saturdays.Culinary Director Danny Ganem and Wine & Beverage Director Daniel Bishop lead the food and drink programs. The bar program keeps things interesting with drinks like the "Smoked Old Fashioned" made with Fiola Cask Bourbon, plus local brews from Gulfstream Brewing Company and Funky Buddha.
D's Sports Bar. 620 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; danielssteak.com.
