A lovely old house was preserved and reworked to become this cozy restaurant, so elegantly designed and prettily lighted that it's often featured in Fort Lauderdale's promotional pieces. The culinary fare offered at Casablanca Cafe is a contemporary take on American cuisine. What makes this restaurant so great is not just the mouthwatering food and drinks, but also the charming and cozy ambiance that it provides. Here, customers can indulge in candlelit dinners while admiring the views of the ocean lapping on the beach across the street. Overall, the restaurant's food and atmosphere showcase a beautiful blend of Moroccan and Mediterranean cultures with a tropical vibe.

A true blue Floridian delight, Coconuts at Fort Lauderdale offers some of the best seafood in the city. Some of the tasty, fun and classy items on their menu include coconut shrimp, lobster rolls, clams, oysters and jambalaya. The restaurant also offers a delicious selection of cocktails and wines. One of the best highlights of this restaurant is its spectacular waterfront views. Customers can enjoy watching the yachts pass by while celebrating an event with a sip of wine on the romantic patio, or they can indulge in a fun-filled evening of drinks and snacks with their friends.

Situated within the famous Lauderdale Marina, 15th Street Fisheries is a stunning waterfront restaurant and bar boasting classy decor and providing spectacular vistas of the surrounding sapphire waters. The upstairs restaurant offers an intimate setting and is only open for dinner, while the Fisheries Dockside downstairs welcomes customers all day with its delicious meals, tasty drinks and live entertainment. Many stay to dine on a wide range of seafood selections with a few options for die-hard landlubbers. One thing is for sure: the fish is fresh, the dishes are creative, and the setting is romantic.

Home of legendary clams and cheese-steaks, the Southport Raw Bar has carved a niche for itself in Fort Lauderdale. Serving fresh seafood and other tasty meats and vegetarian treats throughout the year, this waterside delight has been attracting crowds since it opened in 1973. Daily specials, gratifying platters and toothsome desserts make this place a must-visit. Customers can indulge in a wide array of scrumptious food as well as various delicious cocktails, beers and wines while enjoying the beautiful waterside views and the daily live music entertainment.

Thai cuisine is very popular in South Florida and good cooking has garnered this 10-year-old restaurant, a top ranking amidst the city's numerous Thai kitchens. You'll find a variety of red, green and other curries, plus pad Thai and Penang curry options, as well as seafood selections with appropriately Thai touches. Check the menu for daily specials to savor some of the best preparations. A pleasantly cozy dining room offers a romantic setting to feast on exotic flavors.

Experience the best seafood at one of the most beautiful locations in Fort Lauderdale at none other than Blue Moon Fish Co. Dine by the gorgeous Intercoastal Waterway in the shade of the patio or indoors, in the elegant dining room. Exemplary seafood dishes and wines can be sampled from the menu. Service is top-notch and the whole dining experience is worth every buck spent.

Rustic Inn is a seafood restaurant located near the airport, and it boasts some of the freshest seafood in Fort Lauderdale. This restaurant has been welcoming seafood lovers since the 1950s. However, while delicious treats like fried fish, shrimp, mussels and more are on the menu, it's the garlic crab that keeps diners coming back for more. Some of its famous patrons include celebrities like Johnny Depp, Armand Assante and Dan Marino. There is also pasta, meat and salads to choose from, but at this beloved restaurant, seafood is king.