Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Tarantella Ristorante & Pizzeria

5.0

5 (783)

$30 and under

Italian

Weston

About the restaurant

Colorfully decorated in Sicilian ceramic tiles, Tarantella creates a lively and fun atmosphere for your dining pleasure. Tarantella hosts a brick oven that serves hot and crispy Italian gourmet size pizzas. Homemade breads, pastas and desserts will tempt your palate. We offer a full menu consisting of pastas, chicken and veal, steaks and lamb chops and always fresh fish specials daily. Tarantella offers full bar service and a well rounded wine list. Home-style Italian cooking and friendly service will keep you coming back for more. Tarantella also offers outdoor seating. Tarantella has consistently won the award for Best Italian Restaurant in Weston. Zagat rated!!

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

From the moment you walk into this beautiful restaurant you know it’s a special place . The staff is warm , friendly and attentive . The food is exceptional quality and authentic Italian . We celebrated a family birthday and had a wonderful evening .

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale / Lips

4.9

4.9 (589)

$31 to $50

American

Oakland Park

About the restaurant

AquaPlex Ft. Lauderdale is the place for Dinner, Drinks, and Drag...elevated! South Florida's Top Drag Queens perform shows nightly in our state-of-the art restaurant and nightclub! Guests must be aged 21+.

SHOW SCHEDULE
Tuesdays-Tango Tuesday!
Wednesdays-Bitchy Bingo!
Thursdays-The Celebrity Impersonation Show!
Saturday Afternoons-The Aquanettes Brunch!
Fridays & Saturdays-The Aquanettes Review!
Fridays & Saturdays Late Night-The Dirty Show!
Sunday Afternoon-The Aquanettes Brunch!
Sunday Evening-80s/90s Retro Show!

Tuesday Evenings-$15 Cover & $15 Minimum Food/Drink Purchase

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Evening-$35
(Dinner & Show Package)

Friday & Saturday-$49
(Dinner & Show Package)

Friday & Saturday Late Night Dirty Show-$15 Cover & $15 Minimum Food/Drink Purchase

Saturday & Sunday Brunch-$49.95
(All Inclusive Brunch and Show Package, includes Unlimited Mimosas, Champagne, or Bloody Marys + Entrée)

**Pricing above does not include drinks, tax, or gratuity.

Top review

Kyra

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

My boyfriend had his first drag experience last night at Aquaplex in Fort Lauderdale and you girls did NOT disappoint! The playlist, the performances, food, and ambiance exceeded all expectations! Thank you girls for a fabulous evening, and definitely a night to remember!

Otoro Sushi + Asian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (100)

$30 and under

Sushi

Plantation

About the restaurant

Renowned Executive Chef Jimmy from Atlanta, GA brings his creative culinary skills to Otoro. Otoro serves everything made from scratch from our sauces to our desserts.

Otoro is an authentic, modern Japanese and scratch Asian kitchen restaurant in South Florida, serving the freshest fish to the most unique omakase dining experience. An omakase meal is a multi-sensory, almost spiritual, experience. The chef will offer the perfect piece of fish for the season and is guided by his guests’ reactions. The presentation of each course is as visually stunning as the taste.

Located in Plantation Midtown below One Plantation, this elegant dining experience is perfect for a date.

Enjoy contemporary and high-quality food with an artistic touch.

!!ATTENTION!!
FOR OMAKASE RESERVATIONS, WE NEED 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE DUE TO CHEFS PREPARING ITEMS NOT ON MENU.

PLEASE CALL 754-200-4560 TO BOOK FOR RESERVATIONS OF 6 OR MORE OR FOR OMAKASE.

DO NOT BOOK AN OMAKASE RESERVATION ON OPENTABLE.

Top review

Lynda-MareeVIP

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

Fantastic - really enjoyable and the sushi was delicious! Highly recommend

Pasta And

4.9

4.9 (377)

$31 to $50

Italian

Margate

About the restaurant

A unique Northern Italian dining experience in Margate, Florida.

Northern Italian cuisine can be described as one of the most refined, royal and diversified cuisines of Italy, characterized by the use of fresh stuffed pasta, polenta, risotto, game, truffles, mushrooms, cheeses, and rich hearty soups.

Our menu celebrates the region's diverse flavors and presents them for you to enjoy.
We prepare our homemade pasta fresh everyday which can be paired with a variety of meats and seafood found native to the region.

Our extensive wine collection of over 600 labels - all temperature controlled - highlights multiple regions of Italy, with the main goal of providing a wine list that has a balance of traditional, rare and interesting selections that complements our cucina piemontese.

Top review

jerome

Dined 3 days ago

There are no words. Spectacular amazing perfection. Gourmet yet easy. Every phase of dinner from seating till the ciao. Just totally immersed in a great meal great surroundings great service. This is casual elagant fine dining. Could actually be the best meal and experience in our part of Florida

Luigi's Tuscan Grill

4.9

4.9 (1253)

$30 and under

Italian

Colee Hammock

About the restaurant

We invite you into our small corner of the world, The Tuscan Grill on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. We can only warn you that you may never want to leave. The setting is a waterfront al fresco dining experience if you choose to dine in our outdoor patio. If you prefer indoor dining, come enjoy our cozy 40 seat dining room, or our well-stocked bar, and enjoy a dinner like no other. You will be warmly greeted by Gabriel Salas, General Manager, and Sommelier, and taken care as if you were in your very own home. Come enjoy the delights of the Tuscan Grill in a wonderful atmosphere with your family or friends, you will always leave with more than you arrived with and look forward to returning again soon. Buon Appetito!!

Top review

Jamie

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Luigi’s never disappoints! A must eat in south Florida. Always bring my friends from out of town to eat because it’s just that good. Do yourself a favor!

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Popular dish

Meat Lasagna

C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (312)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Please note that inside seating cannot be guaranteed, and on busy nights a 30 minute wait for your seat may be unavoidable, even with an advanced reservation.
* For Party of 6 or more, Please contact the Restaurant*

Class Soiree Steakhouse is a 26 seat restaurant in the heart of down town Hollywood. Voted the most beautiful restaurant in town. The menu is mostly organic, and consist of all American steaks & chops, latin dishes, as well as Asian dishes. We offer chefs bar tasting for two. We also offer romantic dinner & movie for date night or double date night. Call for details 7862907295

Our wine list consist of approachable wines, and top shelf selections.

Top review

PedroVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Definitely unique. Definitely Recommended. Hidden gem in Hollywood.

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Experience

Late Night Date Night "Dinner & Movie" Private

Eddie V's - Fort Lauderdale

4.9

4.9 (2822)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Best Restaurant for special occasions or just dining there makes it a special dinner. Robin our server was so friendly and attentive. She made us feel like valued diners. Robin had the caviar appetizer custom served to include vegetable slices along with the blinis. The steak tartar was a large portion for an appetizer and oh so freshly prepared at our table. The Caesar salad was perfect, tasty and just the right amount of dressing. The Chilean sea bass was amazing, so light and fresh. As it was our anniversary, we were greeted with a festive table, card and complimentary desert. All the servers were friendly, helpful and eager to help in any way.

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10 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (447)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Coral Ridge

About the restaurant

Lasso Gaucho is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse serving endless cuts of USDA Prime Meats, Fresh Gourmet Salad Bar, and a Brazilian Hot Food Selection.

Located across from the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale, we have a spectacular setting with Private Dining Rooms, Lounge Area, and a World Class Wine Cellar.

Book your party today!

Top review

LouVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful food and service. The salad bar has many choices and the quality of steaks is fantastic.

Angelo Elia Pizza Bar & Tapas - Coral Springs

4.9

4.9 (575)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

Opening Angelo Pizza, Bar and Tapas restaurant was a passion of Chef Angelo Elia for more than eight years. While Casa D"Angelo has been a place for him to showcase his depth of Italian technique, he wanted to create a restaurant that felt more like the simple Italy he visits year after year where ingredients are at the forefront. A place where you could come and sit and pick at food as you want with friends. But it didn't come that easy. Like all things that are simple, careful thought and research has gone into the menu and the guarded sources of our premium ingredients. In the end, Angelo Elia Pizza is all about friends and a good bottle of wine enjoyed in a contemporary, easy dining atmosphere. Locations in South Florida include Coral Springs, Weston, Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach

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Leslie

Dined 3 days ago

Service was fantastic. Food was really good. We definitely recommend.

Casa D'Angelo - Fort Lauderdale

4.8

4.8 (5168)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lake Ridge

About the restaurant

Fine Dining Italian Restaurant. Award winning wine list and menu. Private rooms available for private dinners, luncheons and celebrations (Restrictions apply. Reservations recommended. Dress code: Upscale
We consider hats, ball caps, tank tops, flip flops, sleeveless shirts , jerseys and athletic apparel too casual for our restaurant.

Top review

EveVIP

Dined 4 days ago

How do you make the holidays even more celebratory—bring a group of friends to Casa D’Angelo for an elevated culinary escapade! We have been dining here for two decades and have consistently had an outstanding experience because of the stellar cuisine, authentic ingredients, and amazing staff. Michele and his team are so warm and hospitable, and Chef Angelo even paid us a visit, which was a nice surprise! Tatiana was very knowledgeable and friendly as she regaled us with the biblical specials list, each one more intriguing than the next; the fresh spinach ravioli with sage, brown butter, and pine nuts was elegant, the Dover sole kissed with a beurre blanc and toasted almonds was dreamy, and the braised short rib on homemade pappardelle was hearty and sublime! We had a table for 7, yet Tatiana served us with a graceful ease. The fresh pasta with Alba white truffle was another standout—thoughtfully prepared with its delicate earthiness, highlighting the star ingredient. The wine list is beyond generous with its global offerings, we opted for a 2016 Damiliano Barolo that was silky on the palate, an amazing accompaniment. We definitely appreciated Francisco, their knowledgeable Sommelier, who filled our glasses with a smile and even gave a tour of their labyrinth of wines! Of course, no meal would be complete without dessert-the house-favorite tiramisu, rich molten chocolate cake, and fluffy ricotta cheesecake with berries helped us end on a sweet note. Thank you to Chef Angelo, Michele, Tatiana, Francisco and the whole team for another amazing meal!

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