Good places to eat close to Westin Fort Lauderdale

[calenita]

We are staying at the Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale. Anywhere good to eat nearby? We won't have a car, so what would our options be? Thanks.

[crewsweeper]

I'm sure Royalcruz can chime in with excellent recs. She's local. I haven't been here but I think there is a Shula's Steakhouse on the premises or next door. I have heard that the conceirge at this hotel is very good and knows the best spots and tips on everything. You may want to contact him through the hotel.

[royalcruz]

My faves are Casablanca Cafe and H20 (both moderately priced, and smart casual). People are raving about 954 Steakhouse in the W hotel (it's very expensive), but I haven't eaten there. Coconuts (just over a mile walk) is good. Sloppy Joe's at Beach Place is really casual, but the food is good. The Galleria Mall is about 1.5 miles away and has nice chain restaurants: Truluck, Capital Grill, Seasons 52, P.F. Changs, Neiman Marcus. The pool bar at the W Hotel has the best burger I've ever had ($15 though). I (and most of my friends) do not care for Trina at the Atlantic or Cero at the Ritz-Carlton. You can get a cab, trolley, or water taxi to Las Olas Blvd downtown, where there are dozens of upscale and midpriced restaurants (Johnny V is my favorite), boutiques, and galleries. It's very nice to walk around there at night. Dress is smart casual or a little nicer, depending on where you eat.