Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale
Food Scene
Storks Bakery
2505 NE 15th AveGreat for breakfast and brunch.
Peter Pan Diner
1216 E Oakland Park BlvdIconic Fort Lauderdale Restaurant. A little bit of everything.
New to the area. Great food and very inexpensive. In the heart of Wilton Manors.
7 locals recommend
EAT
New to the area. Great food and very inexpensive. In the heart of Wilton Manors.
Tequila Sunrise Mexican Grill
4711 N Dixie HwyAwesome Mexican food!
Located right across the street from the Beach. This little restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating and has great food and drinks. A little sweet place. Not terribly expensive either.
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StLocated right across the street from the Beach. This little restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating and has great food and drinks. A little sweet place. Not terribly expensive either.
Sort of a Sports bar/restaurant. Very iconic to Fort Lauderdale and has been there for years! Over looks the waterway and all the fancy yachts!
275 locals recommend
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveSort of a Sports bar/restaurant. Very iconic to Fort Lauderdale and has been there for years! Over looks the waterway and all the fancy yachts!
Catfish Deweys
4003 N Andrews AvePopular seafood restaurant.
Awesome little coffee shop. There is also a little collective of shops and restaurants here also (I believe it is called "The Yard". Very Bohemian type of vibe with lots of diversity and people of all walks hanging out.
90 locals recommend
The Alchemist
2430 NE 13th AveAwesome little coffee shop. There is also a little collective of shops and restaurants here also (I believe it is called "The Yard". Very Bohemian type of vibe with lots of diversity and people of all walks hanging out.
Awesome food. Vegan friendly. Part of a cool little shopping district called "The Yard". Bohemian vibe.
24 locals recommend
La Mexicana Tapas & Taqueria
2430 NE 13th AveAwesome food. Vegan friendly. Part of a cool little shopping district called "The Yard". Bohemian vibe.
Undergrounds Coffeehaus
3020 N Federal HwyHip coffee place. Open late nights too.
Essentials
Great grocery store. Very inexpensive and great quality of food. They don't have everything..but this is the first place I usually go.
55 locals recommend
ALDI
1707 E Commercial BlvdGreat grocery store. Very inexpensive and great quality of food. They don't have everything..but this is the first place I usually go.
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyWho doesn't like Trader Joe's?
Not the cheapest grocery store by far, but they have a good selection.
45 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Northridge Shopping Center
1003 E Commercial BlvdNot the cheapest grocery store by far, but they have a good selection.
Parks & Nature
Great place to go to the Beach if you don't want to have a ton of people around. Several easy to access municipal parking lots steps from the beach itself.
324 locals recommend
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Great place to go to the Beach if you don't want to have a ton of people around. Several easy to access municipal parking lots steps from the beach itself.
This is the most iconic stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Many movies filmed here. Lots of metered parking along A1A. This is a more populated Beach the further South along here you go.
587 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach
This is the most iconic stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Many movies filmed here. Lots of metered parking along A1A. This is a more populated Beach the further South along here you go.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a Florida State Park located in Fort Lauderdale, on East Sunrise Boulevard, between the Intracoastal Waterway and SR A1A.
391 locals recommend
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdHugh Taylor Birch State Park is a Florida State Park located in Fort Lauderdale, on East Sunrise Boulevard, between the Intracoastal Waterway and SR A1A.
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables.
145 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze Blvd This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables.
Large park offering sports fields, courts & rinks, a recreational center, playground & picnic space.
68 locals recommend
Holiday Park
1150 G. Harold Martin DrLarge park offering sports fields, courts & rinks, a recreational center, playground & picnic space.
The Bonnet House is a historic home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. It is located at 900 Birch Road. On July 5, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is named after the Bonnet Lily.
314 locals recommend
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdThe Bonnet House is a historic home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. It is located at 900 Birch Road. On July 5, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is named after the Bonnet Lily.
Dogs swim & play in this recreation area with picnic & sporting areas for two-legged animals too.
26 locals recommend
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th AveDogs swim & play in this recreation area with picnic & sporting areas for two-legged animals too.
Entertainment & Activities
Drive-in Movie Theater! They have about 8 or 9 screens. Huge place. Also is a Flea Market on the weekends.
125 locals recommend
Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In Theater
3291 W Sunrise BlvdDrive-in Movie Theater! They have about 8 or 9 screens. Huge place. Also is a Flea Market on the weekends.
Recently updated theater with full reclining seats and a food menu.
104 locals recommend
AMC Coral Ridge 10
3401 NE 26th AveRecently updated theater with full reclining seats and a food menu.
Arts & Culture
They have lots of great performances here. There is always something new to see.
292 locals recommend
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveThey have lots of great performances here. There is always something new to see.
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StGreat for kids and adults. Because....SCIENCE!
https://www.fatvillage.com/
Usually on Saturday nights. Check their website. Great local art show and talents.
75 locals recommend
FAT Village Center for the Arts
531 NW 1st Avehttps://www.fatvillage.com/
Usually on Saturday nights. Check their website. Great local art show and talents.
Sightseeing
The Riverwalk park is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and is considered by some to be Florida’s most beautiful mile. The park showcases lush tropical landscapes and winding walkways link together downtown Fort Lauderdale’s attractions, restaurants, and shops.
31 locals recommend
Riverwalk
420 SW 2nd StThe Riverwalk park is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and is considered by some to be Florida’s most beautiful mile. The park showcases lush tropical landscapes and winding walkways link together downtown Fort Lauderdale’s attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hunters Nightclub
2232-2238 Wilton DrModern LGBTQ bar for cocktails and dancing.
Vibe
301 East Las Olas BoulevardTrendy nightclub with DJ's and live music.
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdHigh-end cocktail lounge. Live music.