Las Olas Boulevard
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
House-made pasta and Neapolitan pizza in a busy, buzzy courtyard.
YOLO
A Las Olas hot spot with a fire-pit patio.
Cafe Martorano
Steve Martorano's Philly-style Italian with a nightclub feel.
Kaluz
Waterfront dining on the Intracoastal, popular for brunch.
The beach and the Intracoastal
Steak 954
Stephen Starr's ocean-view steakhouse with a jellyfish tank.
Shooters Waterfront
Dock-and-dine favorite with boats tying up alongside.
Coconuts
Casual waterfront seafood with sunset views.
The Boatyard
Stylish waterfront seafood with its own docks.
15th Street Fisheries
Watch the yachts and feed the tarpon from the dock.
Old-school favorites
Southport Raw Bar
Since 1973, an Intracoastal raw bar with a cult following.
Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Garlic crabs and a no-frills, mallets-and-bibs setting.
Lester's Diner
Open around the clock since 1967.
Restaurants open, close, move and change hours often. Check the restaurant's own website or call before you go. No restaurant paid to be listed.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do locals eat in Fort Lauderdale?
Many head to old favorites like Southport Raw Bar, Lester's Diner and Rustic Inn, plus Flagler Village and Wilton Manors for newer spots.
Can you take a water taxi to restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. The Water Taxi stops near Las Olas, the beach and several waterfront restaurants. Check the current route and stops before you go.