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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.