Where should I eat dinner in Fort Lauderdale

[sblahars]

What is a good restaruant in Fort Lauderdale, not too expensive, but more than just a chain. We'll be staying on the Water Taxi route, so we can get to anywhere accessible from there.

 

Thanks

[doone]

I know this is a chain, but we loved it, The Cheesecake Factory. We took the water taxi to Olas Blvd.

[Jim B]

I have posted this a couple of times.

It might help you figure out where to go eat.

Someone commented that it might be a little out dated, but for the most part still works.

We have a group staying at the Holiday Inn Express Convention Center 12/26/05 and while researching found this. (It is for a watch/clock convention)

http://www.nawcc2005national.com/local_businesses.html

 

These places are all within walking distance of the hotels located close to where the ships dock.

[TheWog]

We ate at the Pelican Bar at the water taxi stop for the Hyatt. It was great.

[signman]

Here's a thread that ran last week on this very same forum. Just scroll back a page or click here. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=181553

 

I would go to Bimini Boatyard since I've never been there. But Max's at Riverwalk is loud but good. You can go to Cheesecake Factory anywhere. Chuck's Steak House on SE 17th is good, too.

[Lois R]

Hi:) FLL has lots of restaurants. Depending on what your tastes are.....

If you take the Water Taxi over to Las Olas Blvd I would suggest just walking the Blvd. There are many, many choices. Most of the places have a menu outside and you can check out everything and the prices as well.

 

Hi Howard,:) there are areas that don't have Cheesecake Factory. I know it is a chain, but I still love it. And they make fun Martinis too;)

 

My personal preference is Bravo's though, located on 17th Street in a strip mall called "QUAY". I have eaten there 3 times and love it:D It is Italian. Excellent food, fun atmophere, good service....I was there in March and it was fantastic.

[Jane110]

I agree with Lois to take a walk on Las Olas Blvd and pick one of the many places there.

 

If you want seafood, Charlie's Crab is a good choice with indoor or outdoor waterfront tables.

 

Sage is a lovely french bistro that's moderately priced and very charming.

 

Jane

[Jim B]

Are all these places casual attire or do you need to dress up a little for any of them?

[doone]

I can't go to the Cheesecake Factory where I live, I thought it was great spot for an inexpensive meal and wonderful cheesecake!!!!

[Lois R]

Hi Doone:) good to see you!

 

Jim, everything is casual. You can dress up if you want to, as you will see all kinds of outfits, but the area itself is very casual.

 

Doone, we just had a new Cheesecake Factory open here. I went on Memorial Day (had the day off from work).

It was yummy:D

[doone]

Hi Lois, nice to hear from you. I loved the Cheesecake Factory, that cheesecake they sell is incredible. Your lucky you have one in your area, I don't yet, but hope one pops up in my area soon.

[Bequia]

One of our weekly tabloids, New Times, does an annual best of Broward award.

 

Here's the 2005 Best of Broward Restaurants link:

 

http://www.newtimesbpb.com/bestof/2005/bestrest/index.html

[TheWog]

Hi Lois, nice to hear from you. I loved the Cheesecake Factory, that cheesecake they sell is incredible. Your lucky you have one in your area, I don't yet, but hope one pops up in my area soon.

 

There's one on Route 9 in the Chestnut Hill Mall - I think. Ate there a few years ago. It was great.

[aslaw]

Mangos on Las Olas -- http://www.mangosonlasolas.com/home.htm. There is a water taxi stop very close to the restaurant.

[doone]

The Wog, thanks so much, don't get to that area often as its a bit of a drive for me, but will keep it in mind.