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Cubano's by Mario

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Cuban   Spanish
1611 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
1611 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale Florida 33305 US
954.563.4141954.563.4141
https://www.catalinarestaurant.net/

Mario’s Catalina Restaurant is named for its flamboyant chef/owner Mario Flores, who puts equally strong emphasis on creating an elegant ambiance and providing outstanding service and cuisine. White linen tablecloths contrast with an assortment of colorful paintings with ornate frames and Mario’s collection of tchotchkes. The food is a combination of Cuban and Spanish favorites, like roasted pork with caramelized plantains, white rice and black beans, vaca frita, and garlic shrimp.

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Shooters Waterfront
American   Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 1.56 mi
954.566.2855954.566.2855
https://shooterswaterfront.com/

Dockside dining is just one attraction at this eatery perched on the Intracoastal just south of Oakland Park Boulevard near A1A. The vibe is Florida-casual, and you can expect to see men in Hawaiian shirts disembarking from boats and strutting inside. Traditional bar bites, Floribbean fare, and international offerings comprise the menu, including crabcakes, fried calamari, coconut shrimp, seared ahi, and conch fritters. You can also order half-pound beef burgers, overstuffed wraps, and out-of-the-ordinary takes on fish, like the blackened mahi Reuben sandwich. Cocktails run the gamut, including fruity martinis, thick frozen margarita-like concoctions, and enormous fish bowls filled with fizzy, vodka-based drinks.

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Playa Bowls
Juice & Smoothies
1615 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.01 mi
954.928.8971954.928.8971
https://www.playabowls.com/

Founders Robert and Abby are longtime surfers and beach lovers. They were inspired by their many trips to exotic beach locations including Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, California and Hawaii. Each destination featured its own spin on acai or pitaya bowls. When they came back home, they were inspired to recreate their versions of some of their favorites. The menu features a wide variety including banana bowls like the Nica Bowl (banana blend topped with granola, banana, cocoa nibs, walnuts, strawberry and peanut butter).

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Zona Fresca
Mexican
1635 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, USA 0.03 mi
954.566.1777954.566.1777
https://zonafresca.com/

The new location in Southport Shopping Center on 17th Street offers what customers have come to love from the first location on North Federal Highway. The Mexican restaurant is inspired by the food originating from the Baja Coast Peninsula, to be specific. They strive to bring light and fresh Mexican food that can be eaten every day to South Florida.

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Just Salad
Salad   Juice & Smoothies   Sandwiches
1732 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, USA 0.12 mi
866.673.3757866.673.3757
https://justsalad.com/

The healthy fast casual concept stays true to its local supply chain philosophy by sourcing much of its produce from J&J Family of Farms in Loxahatchee and herbs from Harvest Sensations in Miami. The name’s a bit of a misnomer; Just Salad also does wraps, smoothies, “warm bowls” featuring dishes like shawarma and umami, and soups.

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CAO Bakery and Café
Cuban   Bakeries   Coffee & Tea
1535 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.14 mi
954.530.2266954.530.2266
http://www.caobakerycafe.com

The popular Cuban bakery and café has opened its first Broward location and has been attracting foodies looking for a Cuban coffee and pastelito fix. Owned and operated by a third generation Cuban-American, the food is authentic and offers a twist on classics. Be sure to try the arroz con pollo bites (chicken, yellow rice, mozzarella fritters and sazon aioli).

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Chicken Kitchen
Salad
1523 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.14 mi
http://www.chickenkitchen.com

THIS INCREASINGLY POPULAR chain recently brought its brand of bird preparation to Fort Lauderdale. Chicken Kitchen prides itself in providing a fresh and healthy menu. Try their world famous “Chop-Chop” by choosing a combination on the menu or creating your own. Chicken Kitchen offers take-out, dine-in and delivery. You can even get them to cater an event.

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Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.
Bagels   Breakfast & Brunch
2151 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 0.42 mi
954.533.7041954.533.7041
https://www.brooklynwaterbagel.com/

It’s hard for Fort Lauderdale locals to imagine a summer without taking a dip in the water…well, what about their bagels? Known for a 14-step water filtration process that goes into its authentic Brooklyn-style bagels and coffee, Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. has officially opened its second Fort Lauderdale location. In addition to bagels and coffee, menu items include breakfast and deli sandwiches, baked goods, omelets and “baninis” – bagel paninis, naturally.

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Shake Shack
American   Burgers
2400 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305, USA 0.46 mi
754.216.4398754.216.4398
https://www.shakeshack.com/

Shake Shack, known for its 100-percent all-natural Angus burgers, fresh-made frozen custard and crinkle-cut fries, has finally opened in Fort Lauderdale. The East Coast rival of West Coast icon In-N-Out Burger also serves chicken sandwiches and griddled flat-top dogs (which have no hormones or antibiotics). Keeping things local, they offer brews from Wynwood Brewing Co., Due South Brewing Co. and Funky Buddha Brewery. Lucky for us, this location includes a collection of frozen custards exclusive to Fort Lauderdale: Pie OH My, S’more and Caramel Crumble (in addition to the classics).

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J. Mark's Restaurant
American
1245 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.48 mi
954.390.0770954.390.0770
https://www.jmarksrestaurant.com/

This locally owned restaurant offers a wide selection of classic American dishes. The lunch and dinner menu includes Jamaican grilled wings, crispy walnut shrimp, orange chicken and a deep-sea tuna burger. On Saturdays and Sundays, guests can choose from a selection of made-to-order brunch dishes, including six styles of eggs Benedict.

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Casa D'Angelo Ristorante
Italian
1201 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.54 mi
954.564.1234954.564.1234
https://www.casa-d-angelo.com/

Owner and Chef Angelo Elia has created a South Florida restaurant empire out of his original North Federal location. His dishes are punctuated by an attention toward great ingredients, like the branzino, so fresh it needs nothing more than a light butter sauce. The outstanding antipasti includes truffle-lemon carpaccio and pancetta-wrapped tiger prawns over broccoli rabe, and the fresh pasta is made in-house. Or go big with the oak-grilled NY strip, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.

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J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
American   Steakhouses
2415 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 0.56 mi
954.563.9077954.563.9077
https://jalexandersholdings.com/RedlandsGrill

Known for its wood-fired dishes, J. Alexander’s serves classic cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Enjoy Tuscan steak, grilled fish with mango papaya salsa, chicken Milanese and seafood czarina. Pair your meal with wine from the full-service bar.

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Cafe Vico
Italian
1125 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.61 mi
954.565.9681954.565.9681
https://cafevicorestaurant.com/italian_restaura...

Chicken marsala, veal picatta, meatballs, and Milanese are what’s for dinner at owner and Chef Marco Vico’s Fort Lauderdale fixture, voted one of America’s 1,000-best Italian restaurants by Zagat. Indulge in hearty bowls of pasta fagioli, lasagna that features a mix of meat sauce and béchamel. The ambiance is like a resplendent Tuscan villa, complete with walls adorned with old family photos.

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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Steakhouses
2525 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 0.66 mi
954.565.2338954.565.2338
https://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations...

Only USDA prime beef is used for the six signature steaks: filet, petite filet, rib-eye, cowboy rib-eye, T-bone, New York strip and porterhouse (for two). Also available are lamb chops, lobster, stuffed chicken breast and barbecued shrimp.

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Myapapaya Juicery & Kitchen
Juice & Smoothies
2528 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, USA 0.7 mi
954.338.5651954.338.5651
https://myapapaya.com/

The dishes Myapapaya puts out feature ingredients found in few South Florida restaurants, healthy items owner Adam Kanner says he found while traveling the globe. The kale salad, for instance, features almonds roasted with tamari, a soy sauce brewed with a deeper flavor. The Whole Grain Bowl — overflowing with quinoa, brown rice, tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, feta, and coconut oil — has a bit of dulse flakes, a snack food from Iceland that provides a nice saltiness to a stunningly beautiful and delicious dish.

The juices, sold in 16-ounce plastic bottles for about $9, are made in a cold-press system that keeps more nutrients and allows them to stay fresh longer. They also feature blends like the Peruvian Pink, with beets, ginger, pear, pineapple, and a Peruvian fruit called maca, which some believe improves libido.

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Lorenzo's Pizzeria
Pizza
1013 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.76 mi
954.944.3300954.944.3300
http://www.gameoverpizza.com

This ’80s pizza parlor features free retro video games – as well as gourmet pizzas like the Godfather (steak tips, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola blue cheese, mozzarella and cheddar cheese) and Cheeseburgerlicious (burger pieces, pickled onions, bacon and tomato, over Thousand Island dressing, mustard, mayo, ketchup, topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese and finished with lettuce). Other menu items include salads, wraps, subs, wings, stromboli and calzones.

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Stork's Bakery & Coffee House
Bakeries   Coffee & Tea
2505 NE 15th Ave., Wilton Manors, FL 33305 0.81 mi
954.567.3220954.567.3220
https://storksbakery.com/

Offering eight types of coffee, teas, smoothies, Mediterranean items and a variety of desserts.

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Heart Rock Sushi
Sushi   Japanese   Thai
1970 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.82 mi
954.779.2735954.779.2735
https://heartrocksushi.com/

Located on the eastern side of the Gateway Shopping Center, this restaurant mixes Japanese and Thai food. Signature sushi rolls include Dancing Eel, Red Dragon (built around tempura shrimp), Yamu (broiled salmon) and Monster Lobster. Also available are fried rice, pad Thai and a variety of teriyaki dishes.

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Big Louie's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant
Italian
1990 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.82 mi
954.467.1166954.467.1166
https://www.biglouiesfortlauderdale.com/

Pizzeria serving pizza, pastas, subs, chicken wings and more.

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Il Mulino
Italian
1800 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.84 mi
954.524.1800954.524.1800
https://www.ilmulinofl.com/

The lunch menu at this Italian restaurant offers sandwiches, brick oven pizzas and pasta dishes, while the dinner menu includes pasta, meat and seafood specials. For dinner, the restaurant also offers anelli, folded pizza crusts with savory fillings, and calzones.

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Canyon Southwest Cafe
Southern
1818 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 0.84 mi
754.779.7199754.779.7199
https://www.canyonfl.com/

Southwestern American cuisine with international undertones mixes with a seductive ambiance at this Fort Lauderdale culinary oasis. Chef Chris Wilber leads a talented team that prepares detailed dishes like blue corn fried oysters, barbecued shrimp tostadas, and scallop ceviche with popcorn. Standouts include: swordfish with Swiss chard-white bean ragout, tomato-avocado salsa, and green chili chorizo crumbles; and filet mignon with poblano pesto, goat cheese, zinfandel sauce and cilantro potato mash.

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Cafe Seville
Spanish
2768 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
954.565.1148954.565.1148
https://www.cafeseville.com/

Spanish classics in a restaurant that has been around for more than decades.

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The Chimney House Restaurant
Latin American   Spanish   Tapas Bars
701 W Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954.900.5352954.900.5352
https://www.thechimneyhouse.net/

Opened in 2012 at the foot of the Seventh Avenue Bridge, this cozy neighborhood spot in Sailboat Bend sits behind the Broward Center. Concertgoers mix with locals over well-prepared dishes like Spanish mussels served with chorizo, churrasco chimichurri, and mahi mahi in salsa de coco.

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Colada Cuban Coffee House & Eatery
Cuban   Coffee & Tea
525 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.368.4705954.368.4705
https://coladahouse.com/

A fast-casual restaurant with Cuban-style coffee, sandwiches, frita burgers, empanadas, pastries, desserts and drinks.

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La Bamba
Mexican   Spanish
4245 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.568.5662954.568.5662
https://www.labamba123.com/la-bamba-restaurant-...

Festive Latin restaurant serving the essentials plus Spanish specialties.

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Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
Cuban
2807 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
954.564.1370954.564.1370
https://www.lasvegascubancuisine.com/

Sometimes you just crave a plate piled with plantains and black beans and rice. The original restaurant opened in Hollywood in 1984; today there are a dozen scattered around South Florida. People come not just for the Cuban sandwiches and the ropa vieja but for the homey atmosphere.

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Le Bistro
French   Spanish   Tapas Bars
4626 N Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
954.946.9240954.946.9240
https://www.lebistrorestaurant.com/

Up Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point lies this quaint French bistro, known for prix fixe, multiple-course menus, seasonal specials, and an authentic Parisian ambiance. Locals love the beef Wellington and moules frites, and those with special dietary needs appreciate the gluten-free tapas like green bean ragout, patatas bravas, and pimientos de Padron. Lovers of blue cheese will fall hard for the St. Agur salad, and those craving authentic French eats will want to try the foie gras, rillette of duck, and escargot.

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925 Nuevo's Cubano's
Cuban
925 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954.806.8375954.806.8375
https://www.facebook.com/925-Nuevos-Cubanos-567...

Cuban sandwiches and Cuban coffee…it’s all here.

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Candela
Spanish   Italian   Wine Bars   Tapas Bars
2909 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors, FL 33334
954) 563-8088954) 563-8088
https://www.candelarestaurant.com/

Spanish restaurant and wine bar serving tapas.

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Las Calenitas Restaurant
Cuban
1198 SW 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954.584.7966954.584.7966
https://www.facebook.com/DonArturoRestaurant/?r...

Cuban-style restaurant featuring traditional recipes and drinks.

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Las Colinas
Cuban
2724 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors, FL 33311
954.390.7410954.390.7410
https://lascolinaslatinfood.com/

Cuban restaurant serving traditional dishes ranging from oxtail stew to cafe con leche.

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Argentino Las Olas
Latin American   Spanish
813 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.533.9178954.533.9178
https://www.empanadatoplasolas.net/?utm_source=...

Empanada Top specializes in Argentinian-style empanadas and serves wines and beers perfect to wash down the Latin delicacy. Their menu includes unique empanadas such as Hawaiian (ham, mozzarella cheese and pineapple), corn and pumpkin (corn, pumpkin, onion, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese and seasoning) and guava and cheese.

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CAO Bakery and Café
Cuban   Bakeries   Coffee & Tea
1535 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
954.530.2266954.530.2266
http://www.caobakerycafe.com

The popular Cuban bakery and café has opened its first Broward location and has been attracting foodies looking for a Cuban coffee and pastelito fix. Owned and operated by a third generation Cuban-American, the food is authentic and offers a twist on classics. Be sure to try the arroz con pollo bites (chicken, yellow rice, mozzarella fritters and sazon aioli).

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuban
800 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
954.314.6500954.314.6500
http://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com

Headed by two-time James Beard-winning chef partner Guillermo Pernot, the 9,200-square-foot eatery celebrates Cuban culture through its interior design, music and of course, cuisine. The menu is as authentic as it gets as chef Pernot takes his inspiration from travels throughout the island and experiences with the local chefs and restaurants. Selections include Octopus a la Parrilla, malanga fritters and Pernot’s Pineapple Guacamole Cubano. The rum bar offers more than 90 premium varieties of dark, light, spiced and aged rums.

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