Alex & Sue’s guidebook
Food scene
Upscale Italian dining with a lively atmosphere. You’ll need to book a few weeks in advance during the winter months. Ask to be seated in the garden.
284 locals recommend
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdUpscale Italian dining with a lively atmosphere. You’ll need to book a few weeks in advance during the winter months. Ask to be seated in the garden.
Buzzing Mexican hot spot doling out classic dishes & snacks, plus over 400 varieties of tequila. If you want to go for the drink and taco specials on Tuesday nights, we recommend booking a few weeks in advance.
264 locals recommend
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdBuzzing Mexican hot spot doling out classic dishes & snacks, plus over 400 varieties of tequila. If you want to go for the drink and taco specials on Tuesday nights, we recommend booking a few weeks in advance.
Historic former residence with ocean views & Mediterranean-American plates, plus live piano music.
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StHistoric former residence with ocean views & Mediterranean-American plates, plus live piano music.
Laid-back joint for New Orleans-style eats, drinks & sports on TV in hopping quarters with a patio. Popular with the locals.
23 locals recommend
Shuck N Dive
650 N Federal HwyLaid-back joint for New Orleans-style eats, drinks & sports on TV in hopping quarters with a patio. Popular with the locals.
Housemade brick-oven pizzas & calzones are served up in this inviting Italian eatery.
32 locals recommend
Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza
1415 E Las Olas BlvdHousemade brick-oven pizzas & calzones are served up in this inviting Italian eatery.
Substantial diner fare & people-watching lure a colorful crowd to this venerable local joint 24/7. “Huge menu”, “cheap and cheerful”, and “best breakfast in town” are all good ways to describe this Las Olas fixture since 1937.
44 locals recommend
Floridian Restaurant
1410 E Las Olas BlvdSubstantial diner fare & people-watching lure a colorful crowd to this venerable local joint 24/7. “Huge menu”, “cheap and cheerful”, and “best breakfast in town” are all good ways to describe this Las Olas fixture since 1937.
Gourmet comfort eats, from burgers & salads to steak frites, in a chill setting with a bar & patio.
15 locals recommend
B Square Burgers
1021 E Las Olas BlvdGourmet comfort eats, from burgers & salads to steak frites, in a chill setting with a bar & patio.
Local Attractions
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Lined with shops, restaurants, and bars
1951 movie theater, and the wine bar next door will sell you wine to take into the theater.
39 locals recommend
The Classic Gateway Theatre
1820 E Sunrise Blvd1951 movie theater, and the wine bar next door will sell you wine to take into the theater.
Renovated theater hosting musicals, comedies, speakers & more, with luxe new Club Level lounge.
292 locals recommend
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveRenovated theater hosting musicals, comedies, speakers & more, with luxe new Club Level lounge.
Featuring airboat rides into the Everglades with up close alligator encounters.
303 locals recommend
Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin RdFeaturing airboat rides into the Everglades with up close alligator encounters.
Sightseeing
Carrie B Cruises
440 N New River Dr EThe best way to see Fort Lauderdale is by boat.
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums, and eateries.
134 locals recommend
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas BlvdCharming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums, and eateries.