Nativa Floridian

Here are some of the best places to sit, relax, have a bite to eat and enjoy the wifi. These places are close to Port Everglades and about a 10 minute cab ride from 17th street which can be very crowded at times.

Las Olas:

The Royal Pig Pub :D

Grille 401 :D

Big City Tavern

Rocco's Tacos

Sweet Nectar

6th Ave (north of broward blvd)

Sip Java Co - UHMAZING FRESH ROASTED COFFEE! :) Vic Park Shoppes

Temple Street Eatery - incredible new American/Asian flair Vic Park Shoppes:):D

Shuck & Dive Raw Bar - Vic Park Shoppes - Phenominal! :D

These are some of the best places to eat, drink and simply relax if you have some time to kill.

Recently I asked for recommendations for restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale for a pre-cruise dinner. Many people responded with excellent recommendations. I've gone online and searched for info on them and compiled a list of those restaurants along with their web pages. Hopefully those interested will find this helpful.

· Aruba in Lauderdale By the Sea http://www.arubabeachcafe.com/menu.htm

· Kelly's Landing - 17th Street http://www.kellyslandingseafood.com/menu.html

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· Old Florida Seafood House

http://oldflaseafood.com/index.html

· Chuck's Steak House, of which there are three http://www.chucksflorida.com/

· Bravos Italian, next to the Renaissance. http://www.bravoitaliano.com/

 

· Old Florida Seafood House http://www.oldflaseafood.com/

· Rustic Inn http://www.rusticinn.com/

· Bimini Boatyard http://biminiboatyard.com/

· Canyon Southwest Café http://www.canyonfl.com/

· Cafe Sharaku http://cafesharaku.com/

 

· The Blue Moon Fish Company http://www.bluemoonfishco.com/

· Truluck's http://trulucks.com/pages/ft-lauderdale-florida

 

· Serafina http://www.serabythewater.com/

 

· Anthony's Runway 84 (State Road 84, north of FLL airport) http://www.runway-84.com/

 

· Casa D'Angelo (Federal Hwy (US1) just north of Sunrise Blvd) http://www.casa-d-angelo.com/fortlauderdale.htm

 

· Bistro Mezzoluna, http://bistromezzaluna.com/

 

· Big City Tavern, http://www.bigtimerestaurants.com/

 

· Bimini Boatyard, http://biminiboatyard.com/

SIP JAVA CO - Great coffee and chill spot if you have time! 638 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale 33304

This is for people who have a little time to kill and are looking to get away from the crowded and busy 17th street restaurants and mediocre starbucks offerings.

I discovered a place called 'SIP JAVA CO' which is about a 10 minute cab ride from Port Everglades. Its off US1 Highway in a Winn Dixie shopping plaza.... about a quarter mile north of Broward Blvd and US1.

Their coffee is delicious! I had a signature drink called the 'Electric Shock'. It had cinnamon, caramel and vanilla! It was crafted very well and kudos to the kind barista who made it.

My girlfriend had a cold brew which they said they make overnight every night.... she said it was very tasty!

They sell fresh pastries, gluten free items, and have some snacks that looked pretty satisfying. I ordered the 'avocado toast' which had a generous amount of avocado on this killer raisin walnut bread...... it was thee best snack ever!

The place had some good indoor seating and tons of outdoor seating too. It was also quiet and a good place to catch up on any work or study.... saw a couple students and professionals on their PC's.

The place was clean too.....

Again if you have time and want to sit and enjoy a good coffee please check this place out!