Serving an assortment of ice-cold beers and refreshing cocktails to an enthusiastic crowd of collegegoers, Backyard is a neighborhood favorite of Fort Lauderdale. As the name suggests, Backyard is an outdoor club, which also serves as a famous entertainment venue that hosts local artists and bands. Backyard is one of the few places in the city that brims with a vivacious and equally infectious youthful energy, making it a must visit for partygoers. Indulge in groovy music, delicious drinks and a night of boundless revelry only at the Backyard.

If you are attending the concert of your favorite band in Fort Lauderdale, it is likely that you are headed to the Culture Room. This standing-room-only venue is a prominent destination in the city that witnesses a stellar lineup of bands and artists. Always teeming with scores of revelers, this entertainment venue boasts world-class acoustics and light arrangements that only add to the electrifying atmosphere. This intimate venue is a favorite of the locals who flock to its enticing premises to experience a memorable evening replete with amazing music.

A Fort Lauderdale landmark, the Mai-Kai restaurant offers great food and authentic Polynesian entertainment. Its thatched roof and carved totems are set against a backdrop of fiery torches and waterfalls. Inside, décor includes giant palm-frond fans, massive carvings and high-backed wicker chairs. It has won many awards for excellent cuisine, decor and entertainment. Traditional Chinese ovens create some of the best roast pork in the state and the Crab Rangoon is delicious. Their service is excellent, and the cocktails offered are from original Donn Beach recipes and served in coconuts and pineapples.