Top Rated Nightlife in Fort Lauderdale

Nestled on the southern bank of New River, this restaurant takes guests on a voyage through pirate land. As you arrive at The Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill, the restaurant may look like a shack, but walk in and you will be greeted with skull styled paraphernalia and artifacs, as well as servers in pirate outfits. The menu features fresh bounties from the sea, blending together South American, Caribbean, Mediterranean and local flair. The dock offers beautiful views of the river while you feast. Since its opening in 2009, The Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill has captured hearts of patrons with its theme and food.

A lovely old house was preserved and reworked to become this cozy restaurant so prettily lighted that it's often featured in the region's promotional pieces. The culinary fare offered here is a contemporary take on American cuisine. It's not so much what you eat, however, as the ambiance in which you eat it. Here that means candlelight, views of the ocean lapping on the beach across the street, a kind of Morocco-meets-Mediterranean-meets-tropical atmosphere that somehow works.

Located a stone's throw away from the beach, Blondies Sports Bar is a great spot to unwind at. Head here with your gang of friends to exploit the place's popular happy hours to the fullest. While potent drinks keep your spirits high, there are DJs grooving the crowd till wee hours of the night. Pool tables encourage friendly games among patrons, and televisions keep your entertained with sports throughout the evening at Blondies Sports Bar.

Cool cocktails and thumping music are two of the things that have ensured the Elbo Room's popularity since its establishment in 1938. However, you have to jab a few ribs to groove to the music as the dance floor can get a little crowded in the late hours. If you want to take a bit of a breather, walk down to the beach and then head back to the venue for a further round of drinks and dancing.

A true blue Floridian masterpiece, Coconuts at Fort Lauderdale has some of the best seafood in the city. Serving fun food with a touch of class, the coconut shrimp, lobster roll and jambalaya are excellent. Celebrate your engagement with a sip of wine on the romantic patio, or have a beer with your buddies for a fun-filled evening.