50 Best American Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

“Checked out this great restaurant last night. The food was magnificent. Wow!! Everything was so tasty and the flavors melded well. Please check it out. We had the Jerk Plaintain, Thai style Charred cabbage salad, which had some great tasting pork, sweet and tangy wings and the Thai style crab fried rice. Can’t wait to go back and try the snapper.“

“The food is excellent but the service is where it's at. Phillip at the Deep Ellum location in Dallas went above and beyond! Walked us through the menu, gave us dessert on the house, and was so kind“

“Amazing outdoor ambience. Anniversary couldn't have been more perfect. Was too loud inside and even though my husband reserved a booth, they were kind enough to accommodate so we can enjoy each other's company on the patio. Spacious and well lit. Amazing food and efficient service!“

“Came to moxies after work with a coworker and got a bottle of wine and got some apps Hailey was our server and i’ve had her before and she gives by far the best service. Always so attentive without making you feel rushed always gives the best recommendations and so personable! Ask for Hailey to ensure 10/10 service We all loved her!“

“First time here, wish we’d been here before, and can’t wait to come back! The Caesar salad was absolutely fantastic, especially if you like anchovies and anchovy flavor. At first we were worried that the pizza might be too bready, but it was actually delicious and perfectly crusty. As great as the food was (thanks Chef Rodney!), our server Susy made the experience really terrific and memorable!

Vegetarian options: Vegan cheese is an option“

“Travelled from the uk, stayed in fort lauderdale before a cruise - big group of 13. This restaurant was amazing! Accommodated us all, food was cooked to perfection and some of the best I’ve eaten in the states! So impressed! Staff amazing and friendly - what an absolute gem!!! Thank you!“

“Jenna the bartender is amazing ? love the curry dish, service is also ?? good. Little pricey but worth it.“

“Very good breakfast! Fresh ingredients and terrific service“

“Ask for Carlos! We celebrated our wedding here. Carlos was our server the night before and we could not have asked for better treatment. Hands down he’s the best there is. Makes you feel at home and if he’s apart of your own family. We requested him as our server the following night on our wedding day and he knocked it out of the park yet again. Truly can’t thank Carlos enough for being the kind hearted person that he is. If you eat at Ocean2000, ask for Carlos and tell him The Thompsons said so!! God Bless you Carlos & Sara!! See yall next time!!!“

“On June 16, we went to Kaluz Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate my mother’s 85th birthday. We are regulars at Kaluz to the point where we have the cell phone numbers of several employees. In a nutshell, Anthony, the manager, should not hold that position in a restaurant like Kaluz. My husband and Anthony exchanged words and Anthony’s solution to the issue was telling us, “You should not come back here. The owners do not want parties larger than five people.” My jaw dropped. I could not believe that a manager’s solution to an issue about seating us sooner, while we waited for two other people in our party, especially since my 85-year-old mother could not stand for long, was to tell us, on two separate occasions, that we should not come back. Anthony also put the entire blame on the owners of the restaurant. We go to Kaluz almost on a weekly basis, tip extremely well and have taken countless people there that have also ended up being regulars at Kaluz. No restaurant manager should EVER tell a customer, regular or not, to not come back regardless of the issue. Needless to say, we will not be going back to Kaluz as long as Anthony continues working“

“We’re foodies based in NYC and seasonal Floridians and this one of our favorites ! Last night our server Orin and Chef Ivan outdid themselves!! Everything was fabulous!! Great food and service!“

“Hole in the wall vibes, right off the beach. I LOVE the pizza, & compared to the other restaurants here the price is pretty affordable. Most authentic pizza I’ve been able to find in America. The crust is a perfect combo of floppy & crunchy. & even just the cheese pizza is super yummy! Service is amazing & super friendly.“

“We ate at the bar on a Tuesday. The bartender was Matt and he did a great job telling the specials which we ordered. We couldn't ask for better service and the chicken diner was great.“

“servers are very attentive no matter how busy the restaurant gets and food are made perfect so far in my 6 visits. I love to bring friends there considering it is convenient to my location.“

“Un lugar precioso , y con las mejores vistas que e visto , volvería una y otra vez ! Me la pasé súper bien 😍“

“We had an amazing time shopping at Wave! The prices were great, and the quality of the beachwear was top-notch. The staff was super friendly and helpful, making our shopping experience a breeze. Finding such great beachwear really improved our vacation in Fort Lauderdale—we felt stylish and comfortable all day. We’ll definitely be back and recommend Wave to all our friends and family! Five stars for them !!!!“

“This place is awesome if you craving an authentic Jewish deli lunch! I was and am not disappointed.“

“Been ordering lunch for 16 years now Commercial point cafe has the best food as it is always prepared fresh always hot and delivered fast and has a scrumptious variety on their menu of home favorites to gourmet creations. Try the cajun fries you'll get hooked try everything and you'll be hooked. you wont be sorry.“

“great, kind service.....clean....and as usual, a great tuna melt.“

“Love Doc B's my five year old stated she wanted to go to Brunch as my friends and I do for mommy time. This was the perfect setting for mommy and me food music ambiance was super. The candied bacon never fails so many healthy and delicious choices on the brunch menu to entice my little one she devoured the berry French toast. She stated Doc B's was definitely a 10 out of 10.“

“Lovely atmosphere and really good food!“

“My go-to place in Fort Lauderdale! Amazing fish tacos🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Scenic views on the rooftop. Great decor. Highly recommend!“

“If you like milkshakes, burgers and craft beers, this is your spot. I do find them to be pricy for what you get, but I do find myself coming back. They have a few veg options and a ton of options for any sort of palate. The inside is funky and fun, good place to come with kids or a large group. I’ve never seen their dining room busy. We came in for happy hour and were happy with the $3 off draft beer and 1/2 off local draft beers. They have a large free parking lot which is hard to find in FLL.

Vegetarian options: Impossible burger. Many custom options.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, lots of room, fun interior.“

“We were in this evening. Our server was Jessy. She was absolutely amazing!! Best service we've had in the 4 days we've been here in Florida. Food was good, atmosphere was great, and service was top notch! Highly recommend.“

“Review for Brianna at Tommy Bahama, Las Olas

I had the absolute pleasure of being served by Brianna during my visit to Tommy Bahama on Las Olas, and I can’t say enough great things about her! From the moment we were greeted, her kind and warm demeanor made us feel completely welcome. She has such an amazing personality that truly shines—it’s clear she loves what she does and cares about her guests’ experience.

Not only was Brianna incredibly friendly, but she was also impressively quick and efficient. Whether it was taking our order, delivering drinks, or checking in to make sure everything was perfect, she was always a step ahead without making us feel rushed. Her attention to detail and professionalism truly stood out.

If you’re visiting Tommy Bahama Las Olas, make sure to ask for Brianna—you won’t be disappointed!“

“I was there last night and everything was very good. Thank you *BRIAN* my waiter, he understood how I wanted my pasta, he was super nice to me. I approve of the place and the food on the night that was when I went. ✅

Greetings ? PAULINA ?? IG: @PAUJAZMIN“

“On vacation and came here! So delicious, highly recommend the ribs and wings.“

“the food is delicious and waitress staff is on point. Have never been disappointed. One of my go to places.“

“Great, unique, little restaurant! We went for breakfast. The server was lovely and the back patio had tons of stuff for our toddler to explore while we enjoyed our coffees

Kid-friendliness: Lots of little animal statues and seating areas for kids to explore.“

“Breakfast is delicious. Cold glasses for the beer. Beautiful beach view and perfect location.“

“Always fun vibe hanging at bar.“

“This restaurant is exceptional! we went with our family after our civil ceremony and their service was beyond expectations. they made every effort to accommodate us as we found them very last minute and the weather turned rainy and windy suddenly. we wanted to sit outside, and they reserved the table without hesitation and then afterwards accommodated us inside when the rain started. They were so attentive, courteous, and made sure we were all taken care of. they had live music with an excellent singer who was talented and played with our kids and sang with them. the hostess Sally, was kind and sweet and very attentive!. Michael was a great server as well. ! all of them were great! the food was superb! great tasting with many options and excellent quality. thank you so much for making our night special. I will highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We`re proud to have American Social as one of our top-rated partner venues for our line-up of bar crawls this season. Always a great place to party. Friendly staff and bartenders, amazing food and drinks. Come join us.“

“I WOULD LOVE TO RECOGNIZE OUR SERVER VICTORIA AKA MS V. WHO WAS ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. THANK YOU MY DEAR FOR A FIRST BUT NOT LAST WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU TO MR KAI, THE BARTENDER THT MADE 3 ALABAMA SLAMMERS FOR THAT WAS SLAMMING AND WELL NEEDED AND DELICIOUS. THANK YOU! THANK YOU TO MR JACOB FOR HIS WARMTH AND COURTEOUSNESS. I KNOW IT HARD TO BE AWAY FOR YOUR FAMILIES DURING A FAMILY TIME LIKE THAT HOLIDAYS TO MAKE OTHER FAMILIES FEEL THAT WARMTH AND LOVE. SO I SAY A THANK YOU TO THE RIVA'S STAFF FROM THOSE IN THE MAKING A DELICIOUS MEAL THAT SUPPORT OUR INTESTINES, ALL THOSE THAT SERVED AND CAME BY THE TABLES TO CHECK UP OF EACH DINNER GUESTS AND TO THOSE IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND AT THE FOOD STATIONS AND THE ENTERTAINER....... THAT GENTLEMAN WAS LOVELY. WE WILL BE BACK. PERIOD.“

“STRAIGHT GAS TRUST ME -COLUMBIAN BURGER FOR SURE Southwest 2nd. -Chef DJ“

“Taco Tuesday, $5magaritas and wings just wish I could've gotten all flats“

“Food and service here was truly remarkable, our waiter had the best attitude and you could truly tell he loves his job! Overall we were very impressed with Harborwood, it exceeded our initial expectations of a lobby restaurant! Never judge a book by its cover because we’d never know to come back and visit them again in the future!“

“So my fiance surprised me with a whole itinerary for my birthday weekend and Chef Lyndsey at TRP Taste was the first stop on the itinerary. The experience did not disappoint. He booked the Hecho en Mexico 5 course meal w/ the wine experience.Mind you each entree was paired with a different tequila cocktail that was already included (I could not finish the 10 drinks) Each meal was so deliciously satisfying, I could not wait to tell my friends and family about it. The staff and guest host, Zach, was amazing. I will definitely be back with more friends. Thank you Chef Lyndsey and staff for making my birthday memorable ?. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!“

“Their special was outstanding! The Philly cheesesteak grilled cheese was hands down the best thing I ate while in FLL. We also tried the Florida Man sliders - also great. Super friendly service and way better than a stuffy restaurant! Find them!“

“Very good service, clean presentation and good food… I recommend.“

“What a wonderful experience we had at this bar inside the 4 Points Sheraton on Federal Highway near both the airport and cruise Port. We felt like family after spending 2 days before and after our cruise here. Shout out both Fran and Julian who bartended and were our servers as well as we ate at the bar. We loved how welcome they made us feel.“

“Lang at the Salty Siren went above and beyond for us. She truly made our stay the best! I can’t say enough good things about her. It’s always great to see a smiling face and personable person. We will definitely be back again just because of her amazing service! I highly recommend everyone come stay here and visit her over at the pool side bar!“

“amazing all the time! definitely a must“

“Food was excellent, tasty, and a big portion, serves a very nice as well. Our food arrived at the table via robot., super cool! Such a great dining experience.“

“My daughter and I dined here before a show at the theater. We had the best service from Samuel. The food was not only beautiful in presentation but so delicious! If we're in town again we will definitely eat here. The view is gorgeous. It was not crowded at all so very quiet.“

“This is the third time I have ordered from Pelican Wings and things. We have ordered wings from many other places and by far- these are the best. They are good sized, meaty wings and are perfectlyCooked. Will definitely be ordering from here again.“

“The OMG Cooki is a decadent and delicious dessert that is the perfect way to end any meal. The giant, warm, and gooey cookie is packed with chocolate chips, Oreo chunks, and drizzled with caramel sauce. It's a sweet and indulgent treat that is perfect for any dessert lover. Highly recommend!“

“Ashton was so friendly and welcoming during our check in process! She didn’t even know but it was my 30th bday and they brought a complimentary bottle of wine for me once I checked in! Very unexpected but appreciated. Would recommend working with Ashton!!!“