cincicruisers Posted April 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Looking for a place for dinner in FLL. we are staying at the Embassy Suites. Looking for local place if possible, not a chain restaurant. Thanks :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardes Posted April 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2015 We walked from Embassy suites to Bimini Boatyard. Short walk great food excellent atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted April 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) I'll 2nd that suggestion. Bimini Boatyard is a pretty good place for seafood in a great location. There's also a German restaurant pretty close to Embassy Suites (of course the name escapes me now!) that I've read about here on these boards. Perhaps someone will chime in here w/the name. Edited April 13, 2015 by dreamer976 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'll 2nd that suggestion. Bimini Boatyard is a pretty good place for seafood in a great location. There's also a German restaurant pretty close to Embassy Suites (of course the name escapes me now!) that I've read about here on these boards. Perhaps someone will chime in here w/the name. Do you mean Old Heidelberg? It's about 2-3 miles from Embassy Suites on State Rd 84. There are so many restaurants near Embassy. We like to dine outdoors/waterfront whenever possible, so Southport Raw Bar, Bimini Boatyard, and Docksiders at 15th St Fisheries are good in that neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted April 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) We always go to Casablanca. It's across the street from the beach, and the food and atmosphere is very good. We also like H2O, which is just south of Casablanca. They're open for breakfast, too, and it's very good. An easy/inexpensive ride on the trolley to both. Edited April 13, 2015 by ciera123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted April 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Do you mean Old Heidelberg? It's about 2-3 miles from Embassy Suites on State Rd 84. . Yes, Sharon, that's the one, thanks for setting me straight. Sorry, cincicruisers, it must be close to another popular hotel visited by pre and post cruisers, which is how I heard of it. Sharon also mentioned 15th St. Fisheries which has great views. I've only eaten off of their more casual menu, upstairs on their back deck. This is also a water taxi stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted April 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Looking for a place for dinner in FLL. we are staying at the Embassy Suites. Looking for local place if possible, not a chain restaurant. Thanks :p Market 17 - farm to table. Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted April 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Add Kellys Landing and Bistro Mezzoluna to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted April 13, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted April 13, 2015 thanks everyone for your help. they all sound good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted April 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I had always heard of Bimini Boatyard having the reputation as the worst tourist trap in Ft. Lauderdale. And wouldn't any restaurant that serves (or in their case, sells) Bimini Bread with their meals necessarily have to be part of a chain? All the other suggestions are fine, you just have to decide how much you want to spend per person: $20-25 (Kellys, Southport), $50 (Mezzaluna, 15 St Fisheries) or $75+ (Market 17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) And wouldn't any restaurant that serves (or in their case, sells) Bimini Bread with their meals necessarily have to be part of a chain? Bimini bread is based on a recipe from the island of Bimini in the Bahamas (same island the Bimini Boatyard is named after). It can be found in many south Florida restaurants. We love the version at Aruba's in Lauderdale by the Sea. I will second the Market 17 recommendation if price isn't an object and recommend the tasting menu. Always delicious! Edited April 13, 2015 by capriccio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted April 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I had always heard of Bimini Boatyard having the reputation as the worst tourist trap in Ft. Lauderdale. And wouldn't any restaurant that serves (or in their case, sells) Bimini Bread with their meals necessarily have to be part of a chain? All the other suggestions are fine, you just have to decide how much you want to spend per person: $20-25 (Kellys, Southport), $50 (Mezzaluna, 15 St Fisheries) or $75+ (Market 17) Bimini Boatyard is locally owned and operated. Tourist trap? Fort Lauderdale is a tourist town. We eat there quite often with friends who are locals and see a lot of the same faces. The food is always good as is the service and the ambiance is hard to beat. Tourist trap is not a description I'd use for Bimini Boatyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby114 Posted April 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Southport Raw Bar has the best fish sandwiches. My wife loves the fish tacos that are usually on the specials menu. It's a great place to have a cold beer or a decent glass of wine. My son thinks that the tuna melt is the best one he ever had. The oysters and clams on the half shell are fresh too. The place has a lot of character too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 13, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Bimini Boatyard is locally owned and operated. Tourist trap? Fort Lauderdale is a tourist town. We eat there quite often with friends who are locals and see a lot of the same faces. The food is always good as is the service and the ambiance is hard to beat. Tourist trap is not a description I'd use for Bimini Boatyard. I eat at Bimini with locals and visitors. The ambiance is great. The food is usually very good. I've been going there for 20 yrs! The Bimini bread can be hit or miss though...when it's done right it is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayehall Posted April 14, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 14, 2015 There is a sports bar and Outback next door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJ Posted April 14, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 14, 2015 If I ever were to open a "Gentleman's Club", Southport Raw Bar would be the name I choose lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune18 Posted April 14, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'd recommend Kelly's for seafood. It's basically across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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