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Food scene

Kin Asian Street Food is a small casual restaurant. We recommended you to try the best Thai chicken wings, Bao buns, Japanese ramen,special sushi roll, finish with Japanese crepe dessert and bubble tea.
7 locals recommend
Kin Asian Street Food
143 SW 6th St
7 locals recommend
Kin Asian Street Food is a small casual restaurant. We recommended you to try the best Thai chicken wings, Bao buns, Japanese ramen,special sushi roll, finish with Japanese crepe dessert and bubble tea.
Lavish Caribbean Restaurant
105 Southwest 6th Street
Wings N' Things
150 SW 6th St
Breakfast and brunch Caribbean restaurant
GreenHouse Kafe
1141 West McNab Road
Breakfast and brunch Caribbean restaurant
Lester’s Diner has been a staple in South Florida since the opening of the first restaurant in Fort Lauderdale in 1967. Set in 50s-themed décor, the family-owned and operated chain is a classic American eatery with a home-town vibe where you can enjoy a casual dining experience or plan a special occasion for a large group. Whether you are in the mood for a juicy steak, breakfast food, or baked goods, Lester’s has something that everyone will love.
60 locals recommend
Lester's Diner
250 FL-84
60 locals recommend
Lester’s Diner has been a staple in South Florida since the opening of the first restaurant in Fort Lauderdale in 1967. Set in 50s-themed décor, the family-owned and operated chain is a classic American eatery with a home-town vibe where you can enjoy a casual dining experience or plan a special occasion for a large group. Whether you are in the mood for a juicy steak, breakfast food, or baked goods, Lester’s has something that everyone will love.
Some of the best donuts I have ever tasted. But they also have diner options!
47 locals recommend
Dandee Donut Factory
1900 E Atlantic Blvd
47 locals recommend
Some of the best donuts I have ever tasted. But they also have diner options!
Truck stop restaurant that is inside the Pompano Farmer's market. Good quality, fresh ingredients used.
Dimitris Farmer's Market Restaurant
1257 West Atlantic Boulevard
Truck stop restaurant that is inside the Pompano Farmer's market. Good quality, fresh ingredients used.
Pompano Pizza & Italian Eatery
1606 S Cypress Rd
Good Italian eatery
Cielito Lindo has been serving authentic Mexican recipes that have been perfected since they opened their first door in 1985. Then, as we continue to do now, faithfully create each dish from our favorite recipes passed down from generation to generation that were brought with us from Mexico.
18 locals recommend
Cielito Lindo
2750 Griffin Rd
18 locals recommend
Cielito Lindo has been serving authentic Mexican recipes that have been perfected since they opened their first door in 1985. Then, as we continue to do now, faithfully create each dish from our favorite recipes passed down from generation to generation that were brought with us from Mexico.
Little Mom & Pop Italian restaurant with great food.
7 locals recommend
Cafe La Buca
451 S Cypress Rd
7 locals recommend
Little Mom & Pop Italian restaurant with great food.
Seafood restaurant with great appetizers and drinks!
46 locals recommend
Bonefish Grill
1880 N Congress Ave
46 locals recommend
Seafood restaurant with great appetizers and drinks!
Fort Lauderdale institution. Restaurants come and go but Jacks has survived even through Covid. I am vegetarian but love the fries! The reviews for this place speak for themselves. Check them out!
6 locals recommend
Jack's Old Fashion Hamburger House
591 South Cypress Road
6 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale institution. Restaurants come and go but Jacks has survived even through Covid. I am vegetarian but love the fries! The reviews for this place speak for themselves. Check them out!
Authentic Peruvian food! Trip Advisor gives it 4.5 stars!
Malulo's International Seafood
900 E Atlantic Blvd
Authentic Peruvian food! Trip Advisor gives it 4.5 stars!
Ling & Woody, a husband and wife team, have run Sushi Boat since 2007. Their children have also helped with the restaurant as a full family-run business.
Sushi Boat
455 South Cypress Road
Ling & Woody, a husband and wife team, have run Sushi Boat since 2007. Their children have also helped with the restaurant as a full family-run business.
Great place for dinner.
39 locals recommend
Gianni's
1601 E Atlantic Blvd
39 locals recommend
Great place for dinner.
"Life without Mexican food is like not life at all"
La Lupe Mexican Restaurant
625 East Atlantic Boulevard
"Life without Mexican food is like not life at all"
A fish house, where cooking here is an art with a taste of the islands in every sense of the word. From the décor and music to the unusual spices, condiments, and flavors, enjoy the experience of an oasis of Caribbean inspired cuisine.
28 locals recommend
Calypso | Restaurant & Raw Bar
460 South Cypress Road
28 locals recommend
A fish house, where cooking here is an art with a taste of the islands in every sense of the word. From the décor and music to the unusual spices, condiments, and flavors, enjoy the experience of an oasis of Caribbean inspired cuisine.
If you love Indian food, try this place!
5th Element Indian Grill
1325 South Powerline Road
If you love Indian food, try this place!
11 locals recommend
Legends Tavern and Grille
1391 S Military Trail
11 locals recommend
Another great place to go not far from the house. Has darts, and pool and smoking is allowed indoors.
Greenbrier Bar & Restaurant
1100 Powerline Road
Another great place to go not far from the house. Has darts, and pool and smoking is allowed indoors.
This is the place you can go to be with friends and not have to worry about if you're disturbing the people next to you! I've been told their wings are great!
30 locals recommend
Bru's Room Pompano
235 S Federal Hwy
30 locals recommend
This is the place you can go to be with friends and not have to worry about if you're disturbing the people next to you! I've been told their wings are great!
Casual, open-air restaurant on the beach serving breakfast & pub grub, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
55 locals recommend
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill
222 N Pompano Beach Blvd
55 locals recommend
Casual, open-air restaurant on the beach serving breakfast & pub grub, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Less than five minutes away. South Florida's newest kava bar; serving top of the line frappes, cappuccinos, lattes and espressos, as well the finest kava & elixirs you'll ever taste.
Chillers Kava and Coffee
230 South Cypress Road
Less than five minutes away. South Florida's newest kava bar; serving top of the line frappes, cappuccinos, lattes and espressos, as well the finest kava & elixirs you'll ever taste.
They have great Cuban coffee along with breakfast burritos and pastelitos (I love coconut and they also have the guava ones).
Key West Cuban Cafe
599 North Federal Highway
They have great Cuban coffee along with breakfast burritos and pastelitos (I love coconut and they also have the guava ones).
Conveniently only five minutes away. Great pizza.
Little Italian Pizza
448 South Cypress Road
Conveniently only five minutes away. Great pizza.

City/town information

I've lived in South Florida all my life and there is so much to do here! From going to the beach to spending time at the different parks and the amazing night life, this is the place to be!
311 locals recommend
Pompano Beach
311 locals recommend
I've lived in South Florida all my life and there is so much to do here! From going to the beach to spending time at the different parks and the amazing night life, this is the place to be!

Sightseeing

Lovely park for picnics and there is also a water park for kids to enjoy. Also boasts the only wakeboard and water ski resort in South Florida!
58 locals recommend
Quiet Waters Park
401 Powerline Rd
58 locals recommend
Lovely park for picnics and there is also a water park for kids to enjoy. Also boasts the only wakeboard and water ski resort in South Florida!
It is a great place for the whole family, but a little pricey. Make sure you check weather conditions and be ready spend the day here. There is a lot to see!
312 locals recommend
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample Rd
312 locals recommend
It is a great place for the whole family, but a little pricey. Make sure you check weather conditions and be ready spend the day here. There is a lot to see!
A place I have driven by my entire life but have been there only a couple of times. The boardwalk is lovely and safe for kids.
24 locals recommend
Fern Forest Nature Center
201 S Lyons Rd
24 locals recommend
A place I have driven by my entire life but have been there only a couple of times. The boardwalk is lovely and safe for kids.
A trip back in time. Experience Florida culture and heritage.
8 locals recommend
Sample-McDougald House Preservation Society
450 NE 10th St
8 locals recommend
A trip back in time. Experience Florida culture and heritage.
A very nice place to visit especially on the weekends because there are vendors with booths of interesting things on sale. This place houses village shops which includes: The Alchemist Coffee & Slicers, New Day Desserts Bakery, Seed of Life Vegan Restaurant, Chateau D'vine Wine, Beer & Tapas, EG Farm Store, Zen Orchids, Leviathan Plants, Sofla Urban Farms. Great place to shop and eat and relax!
Eucalyptus Gardens
2430 NE 13th Ave
A very nice place to visit especially on the weekends because there are vendors with booths of interesting things on sale. This place houses village shops which includes: The Alchemist Coffee & Slicers, New Day Desserts Bakery, Seed of Life Vegan Restaurant, Chateau D'vine Wine, Beer & Tapas, EG Farm Store, Zen Orchids, Leviathan Plants, Sofla Urban Farms. Great place to shop and eat and relax!
My daughter went here on her fieldtrip to sketch this lighthouse. It is one of those can't miss spots you have to visit.
58 locals recommend
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse
907 Hillsboro Mile
58 locals recommend
My daughter went here on her fieldtrip to sketch this lighthouse. It is one of those can't miss spots you have to visit.

Things to do

10 locals recommend
Dixie Divers
455 S Federal Hwy
10 locals recommend
This one is perfect to keep the kids and adults entertained all day long! They have online specials that you should check out before you go. Lots to do here with great pricing.
164 locals recommend
Xtreme Action Park
5300 Powerline Rd
164 locals recommend
This one is perfect to keep the kids and adults entertained all day long! They have online specials that you should check out before you go. Lots to do here with great pricing.
It's about a half hour away, but you can park anywhere and make an evening walking around. There is a lot to see and do whether you are out with friends or your kids.
454 locals recommend
Las Olas Beach
2915 E Las Olas Blvd
454 locals recommend
It's about a half hour away, but you can park anywhere and make an evening walking around. There is a lot to see and do whether you are out with friends or your kids.
Tour of Millionaire's row by boat.
258 locals recommend
Jungle Queen Tour - Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze Blvd
258 locals recommend
Tour of Millionaire's row by boat.
September alone, you have Amy Schumer, Alicia Keys and Green Day!
53 locals recommend
Hard Rock Live (in Seminole Hard Rock)
1 Seminole Way
53 locals recommend
September alone, you have Amy Schumer, Alicia Keys and Green Day!
Great for kids and adults alike!
444 locals recommend
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St
444 locals recommend
Great for kids and adults alike!
You have to drive all the west on Atlantic Blvd to get here, but it's a great hang out spot, especially at sunset. Great for biking, picnicking and hiking. Make sure you bring mosquito repellant!
Sawgrass Trailhead At Atlantic Boulevard
You have to drive all the west on Atlantic Blvd to get here, but it's a great hang out spot, especially at sunset. Great for biking, picnicking and hiking. Make sure you bring mosquito repellant!
Jet Ski Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Beach Umbrella rentals, Cabanas and more!
13 locals recommend
On The Beach Watersports
1110 S Ocean Blvd
13 locals recommend
Jet Ski Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Beach Umbrella rentals, Cabanas and more!
If the weather permits, enjoy the day outdoors!
11 locals recommend
Parasailing Ft Lauderdale
2715 N Ocean Blvd
11 locals recommend
If the weather permits, enjoy the day outdoors!
Features nearly 1,500 slot machines in a wide range of denominations.
75 locals recommend
Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park
777 Isle of Capri Circle
75 locals recommend
Features nearly 1,500 slot machines in a wide range of denominations.