Fort Lauderdale · Broward County, FL
Food & Drink in Fort Lauderdale
Scout analyzed 125 Fort Lauderdale places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
125
Matches
24
Typical spend
$75
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Harbordale
Boatyard
Boatyard is a waterfront seafood restaurant suitable for dinner or a special lunch, often paired with yacht-watching. Expect a visit of 1.5 to 2 hours, with costs typically ranging from $50 to $100 per person.
Tarpon River
Wells Coffee Tarpon River
Wells Coffee is good for a casual solo or small group visit for a coffee and light bite, often paired with errands or a stroll. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 45 minutes.
Poinciana Park
Expresso Coffee Co
Expresso Coffee Co is suitable for a casual morning or afternoon stop for coffee and a light bite, potentially offering a relaxing view. It's a good standalone outing or a quick stop before or after other activities, with a typical visit lasting around 30 minutes and costing $5-$15 per person.
Sailboat Bend
The House on the River
The House on the River is a good spot for a meal with river views, potentially for brunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-70 per person.
East Fort Lauderdale
Spud's Coffee
Spud's Coffee is a good spot for a casual morning or afternoon stop, perfect for a quick coffee and pastry. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-15 per person.
Las Olas
Moxies Fort Lauderdale Restaurant
Moxies is a contemporary restaurant and bar on Las Olas, suitable for a casual meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $35-75 per person, easily pairing with nearby shopping or a stroll down the boulevard.
Coral Ridge Country Club
La Bottega Caffè
La Bottega Caffè is a casual stop for a coffee or light bite, good for starting a day or a mid-day break. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for about 30 minutes.
Harbordale
Olive & Sea
Olive & Sea is a Mediterranean restaurant suitable for an evening meal or a drink, especially good for a date night or dinner with visiting family. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, with a typical cost of $40-80 per person for food and drinks.
Central Beach
Lona Cocina Tequileria
Lona Cocina Tequileria is an upscale Mexican restaurant, good for a lively dinner with oceanfront views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $50-100 per person.
Las Olas
YOLO Restaurant
YOLO is a lively spot for dinner and drinks, suitable for a date night or girls' night out on Las Olas. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.
Harbordale
15th Street Fisheries
This marina restaurant offers seafood with a view, live music, and unique tarpon feeding opportunities. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person, making it suitable for a family meal or a scenic date night.
Beverly Heights
Voodoo Bayou
Voodoo Bayou is a themed restaurant offering Southern cuisine and cocktails on Las Olas, good for a lively dinner lasting 1.5-2 hours. Expect to spend $35-$75 per person for food and drinks.
Coral Shores
The Coffee Culture
This coffee shop is good for a casual solo stop for coffee or a light bite. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person.
Coral Ridge
Porfa Coffee
Porfa Coffee is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, suitable for starting a day or a mid-afternoon break. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for about 30 minutes.
Beverly Heights
Boathouse At The Riverside
This is a good spot for a date night or a relaxed evening out with friends, offering riverside dining and drinks. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $35-75 per person, making it suitable for a main event or a prelude to a walk along the river.
Victoria Park
Sip Java Co.
Sip Java Co. is suitable for a casual solo or small group outing. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person on coffee, pastries, or craft beer.
South Fort Lauderdale
MIAM CAFE - FORT LAUDERDALE
MIAM CAFE is a good spot for a quick coffee or casual meal, fitting well into a solo adventure or a cheap day out. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $10-$25 per person.
Central Beach
Coconuts
Coconuts is a great spot for a relaxed meal with Intracoastal views, suitable for both families and date nights. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person for food and drinks.
Central Beach
Evelyn's
Evelyn's offers a Mediterranean dining experience suitable for special occasions, potentially paired with a walk along Fort Lauderdale Beach. Expect a 1.5-hour visit with a per-person spend of $75-$150, primarily in the evening.
Colee Hammock
Casa Sensei
Casa Sensei is a good choice for a dinner outing, especially for date nights or celebrations, offering Asian fusion cuisine with canal-front views. Expect to spend $40-80 per person for a meal and drinks, lasting about 1.5 hours.
South Fort Lauderdale
Pura Vida Miami
Pura Vida is a good spot for a casual breakfast, brunch, or lunch, pairing well with a walk or errands nearby. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour and around $10-25 per person for a meal and a drink.
East Fort Lauderdale
Con Calma Specialty Coffee
This coffee shop is good for a relaxed start to the day or an afternoon pick-me-up. Expect to spend an hour and $5-15 per person on coffee and maybe a small bite.
Central Beach
Beach House Las Olas
This is a good spot for an evening meal or drinks with ocean views, potentially with live music. Expect to spend 2 hours and $50-100 per person.
Flagler Village
Circle House Coffee
Circle House Coffee is a good spot for a casual solo stop or a quick meet-up, typically lasting under an hour. Expect to spend $8-20 per person for coffee and a light bite.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
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What Scout found
- 39 of the 125 analyzed Fort Lauderdale places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 15% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic, Scenic.
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