cincicruisers Posted February 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Hello Can anyone share which of the restaurants below are a good choice for dinner pre cruise. Looking for good food with good atmosphere. Bimini Coconuts Kelly's Gilberts Edited February 13, 2016 by cincicruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2016 HelloCan anyone share which of the restaurants below are a good choice for dinner pre cruise. Looking for good food with good atmosphere. Bimini Coconuts Kelly's Gilberts I'll just add "Duffy's" if you don't mind for your consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Bimini Coconuts Kelly's Gilberts Well, from this list (and obviously it's my opinion only), I thought Coconuts was over-rated. Kelly's Landing has good food but the tables are squeezed together, very tight in there and loud (if that doesn't bother you). We had a good meal there but probably won't go back. Best restaurant meal of my life (well, OK, at least in the top 5!) - Sunset Catch up the road aways in Pompano Beach (if you have a car). Delicious. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) HelloCan anyone share which of the restaurants below are a good choice for dinner pre cruise. Looking for good food with good atmosphere. Bimini Coconuts Kelly's Gilberts On your list, in this order for food & ambiance. Coconuts Kellys Bimini Gilberts I don't really consider Gilberts to have good atmosphere. At all. It's a diner in a strip mall. For atmosphere in this order: Coconuts Bimini Kellys Gilberts I think the best place for food and atmosphere is S3. Really, really cool, oceanfront dining. Steak 954 would be a close second. Edited to add, just a heads up that Bimini is now REALLY expensive. Like stupid expensive. Edited February 14, 2016 by BlueHerons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted February 14, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I'll just add "Duffy's" if you don't mind for your consideration. Duffy's has a nice menu. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted February 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2016 My vote would be for Duffy's, the others are turning into tourist traps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Duffy's has a nice menu. Thanks Yes...great food, prices and the location is convenient, especially when staying at or near the Embassy Suites. If Duffy's is what you opt for...enjoy.. you won't be disappointed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2016 We had very good burgers at Gilberts ...they are huge (for me anyway) but very tasty was not crowed the night we went ..very casual place Depends what you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted February 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Wife really liked the fried oysters at Kelly's. I had the fish and chips which were better than most. Easy walk from Embassy Suites. In fact you can see it from the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted February 14, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2016 We like both Bravo and Mezzaluna, both an easy walk from hotels along 17th. Of course, coming from the Boston area, dining at Kelly's Landing is always a priority for us. I grew up going to Kelly's after a day at the beach in South Boston. Nostalgia, and great fried clams and scallops. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 14, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2016 My vote would be for Duffy's, the others are turning into tourist traps. No restaurants in Fort Lauderdale could survive without tourists. We are a tourism driven town. Plenty of tourists at Duffys, they even take the tour bus groups. There are no hidden restaurants that only locals go to that the tourists don't know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneclear Posted February 14, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Blueheron, have you ever tried Pier 66? They seem to have a decent menu but I don't see them being mentioned here and I plan to try them on my next visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Blueheron, have you ever tried Pier 66? They seem to have a decent menu but I don't see them being mentioned here and I plan to try them on my next visit. Do you mean Grille 66 at the Hyatt Pier 66? No, I've only eaten brunch on the revolving roof and at Pelican's Landing. My parents stay at the Hyatt quite a bit and my dad likes Pelican's Landing which is good, on the water, has great drinks, and is fun so that is usually where we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneclear Posted February 14, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Do you mean Grille 66 at the Hyatt Pier 66? No, I've only eaten brunch on the revolving roof and at Pelican's Landing. My parents stay at the Hyatt quite a bit and my dad likes Pelican's Landing which is good, on the water, has great drinks, and is fun so that is usually where we go. Yes Grille 66. Looks like a nice place with seating outside also. Menu seems decent . Just found it strange it is never really mentioned here as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted February 14, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Yes...great food, prices and the location is convenient, especially when staying at or near the Embassy Suites. If Duffy's is what you opt for...enjoy.. you won't be disappointed :) Works out well, we are staying at the Embassy. Thanks for recommendation. Only 13 days till we cruise! Edited February 14, 2016 by cincicruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted February 16, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2016 HelloCan anyone share which of the restaurants below are a good choice for dinner pre cruise. Looking for good food with good atmosphere. Bimini Coconuts Kelly's Gilberts IMO Coconuts has the best food and atmosphere on your list. Bimini closed. Kelly's is small and crowded with a sports bar vibe. Gilberts has good food but no ambiance. Goneclear, I haven't been to Grill 66 in the last year but I do like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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