South Florida chains
| Chain | Known for | Where you will find it |
|---|---|---|
| Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill | Baby back ribs, the "Big Daddy" brand and over-the-top holiday decorations | Many Broward locations; a South Florida company since 1959 |
| Miller's Ale House | Zingers and sports on TV | Several Broward locations; founded in Jupiter in 1988 |
| Pollo Tropical | Caribbean grilled chicken | All over Broward; founded in Miami in 1988 |
| Duffy's Sports Grill | Sports bar with a huge menu | Several Broward locations; a South Florida chain |
National chains at Broward's big malls
Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, one of the largest outlet malls in the U.S., and the Galleria Fort Lauderdale are the main clusters for national chain restaurants.
| Chain | Known for | Where in Broward |
|---|---|---|
| The Cheesecake Factory | Big menu and cheesecake | Sawgrass Mills and Fort Lauderdale |
| Grand Lux Cafe | From the Cheesecake Factory company | Sawgrass Mills |
| Seasons 52 | Seasonal grill | Galleria Fort Lauderdale |
| P.F. Chang's | Chinese-American favorites | Galleria Fort Lauderdale |
| Texas de Brazil | Brazilian steakhouse | Sawgrass Mills (Sunrise) and Hallandale Beach |
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Frequently asked questions
What restaurant chain started in South Florida?
Flanigan's (since 1959), Pollo Tropical (Miami, 1988), Miller's Ale House (Jupiter, 1988), Burger King (headquartered in Miami) and Duffy's Sports Grill are all South Florida chains.