Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Fort Lauderdale

A spot to see and be seen, Yolo (You Live Only Once) is the perfect place to mingle with the trendy Fort Lauderdale set. With classic decor, contemporary fare cooked to perfection, innovative cocktails and unswerving hospitality, this restaurant lives up to its name. Also, the versatile private dining room, lounge and patio coupled with party menus and exciting happy hour deals create an ultimate destination for business lunches, social dinners and private celebrations.

Boathouse At The Riverside is a restaurant situated by Tarpon River that serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine made in traditional recipes using locally procured ingredients. Great music featuring some of the best artists from different generations are played at this restaurant for the entertainment of the patrons. Enjoy live sports matches or watch the boats pass through the river as you relish delicious food during your visit to Boathouse At The Riverside. You can reach this restaurant by land and water.

Royal Pig Pub may seem out of place, a smokehouse surrounded by office high rises, but the upscale food and exquisite beer selection do much to clarify the modern appeal of this barbecue and micro-brew hot spot. With 18 craft beers on tap and ten signature cocktails at the ready, the bartenders can't go wrong here. As the name suggests, pork is king at Royal Pig, even appearing in the bar's "Filthy Pig" cocktail, a signature dirty martini garnished with a bacon-wrapped, blue cheese-stuffed olive. The food at Royal Pig is equally top notch, featuring meat-heavy American cuisine prepared by executive chef Stanton Bundy. To taste the best contemporary cuisine Fort Lauderdale has to offer, stop on by the Royal Pig.

One of the finest rodizio restaurants in town, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse has been delighting meat lovers since 2004. The elegant and swank ambiance makes it a great choice for special occasions as well. Perfectly seasoned meats on skewers are cooked to your liking at you table-side by their gauchos. Eat to your heart's fill at this place. If you have room, then check out their salad bar as well. Round off your meal with decadent desserts. Their attractive courtyard with a huge banyan tree taking centerstage, is the domain of their bar. Enjoy happy hour specials under the stars and the sound of the adjacent water-bodies.

Home of delicious artisan pizzas, Pizzacraft is a casual eatery that whips up great Italian dishes at pocket-friendly prices. Sourcing its ingredients from well-established purveyors like Central Milling and Creminelli Fine Meats, the restaurant allows patrons to be rest assured about the quality and the freshness of the food served. Dig into delicacies like Polenta Fries, Rigatoni Vodka Pasta and Smoked Bacon White Pizza. Not only are the dishes creative and inspired, but they are flavorful with well balanced textures. Complement the savory flavors of the pizza with a glass of one of their signature cocktails like The High Fashioned and The Nutty Mule. They also have on offer a fine selection of craft beers, wines, coffees and even Italian sodas. If you are craving for good Italian food, head to Pizzacraft for a meal that you’ll remember for a long time.

One of the most interesting cafes to visit, Undergrounds Coffeehaus is perfect for those laid-back afternoons. The cafe has a cozy interior that's furnished with comfy chairs; colorful pieces of art, twinkling lights and a television set complete the decor. It's a place where you pick a good read and curl up in a corner to drown away noises of city life. They also play movies on certain evenings, while card games and books keep patrons engaged on other days. The drinks are refreshing with varied hot and cold caffeine-infused beverages on offer.