50 Best American Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

“Had lunch there today. We are out of town for a cruise and like to patronize the local businesses when able. Great food, friendly, and well priced. Would stop again when in the area!“

“Very good breakfast! Fresh ingredients and terrific service“

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

“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!“

“I visited Primanti Brothers Restaurant, and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I heard so many good things, but the food didn’t really match the hype for me. The sandwich was big, but the taste felt kind of average, and the fries were a little too salty. The place was busy, which is fine, but the service felt slow. The staff were nice, just not very attentive. I waited longer than I expected for my order. I really wanted to enjoy it more, but overall it just wasn’t what I hoped for. I’m not sure if I would go back again.“

“Great people, great food, had the Ny style and the steak onions and peppers, also the Chicago style they all were great. The owner is a blast she brought us the Chicago style after we had the 2 other items and told us to try it, and it was awesome. This place gets 2 thumbs up 👍 👍“

“We started with the guacamole which as always was delicious. The sweet potatoe chips that come with it are a must try. The west coast steak sandwich never disappoints. The kale slaw they put on it makes this sandwich hard to beat. Our friends had the chicken kebabs which are also fabulous and a nice size portion. My husband had the meatball which he loved. The only sort of negative thing is I would not go back on my birthday. Not that I need a free dessert but its a nice touch that they don't do. They did put a candle in the dessert we ordered but a small free scoop of ice cream or even a small dessert not on the menu goes a long way in my opinion.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Great place. I had the Cheesesteak project. The bread was fresh and toasted. The sandwich was big enough for two. Ton of meat and cheese. The meat is so tender. I also had the white truffle Mac and cheese. It was o full or flavor and was o creamy. My wife ordered the Bourbon Cowboy burger. It was cooked to perfection. It had two patties each so we could have shared.
The place is crazy decorated in kind of a car fabrication style. Go and check this place out.
The shakes looked AMAZING but my meal was enough.“

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

“We were are in town overnight for a cruise. We decided on j marks as they had a large menu and good options.
The food was great, the service was outstanding, Jada was great. She was fast and efficient, multitasking expertly. Would definitely return when in town again. The ahi tuna appetizer was excellent and sliders were much bigger than normal sliders.“

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

“Great food, fun, and atmosphere. Excellent service don't miss a beat! 🩷“

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

“Stayed in FT Lauderdale and visited the location there. Had a shrimp & sausage meal that was DELICIOUS! And we went to the Pampanos location & had the Wagu beef with a Maryland (authentic) crab cake plate that was one of (if not the best) meals I've had in years! Will always come back if ever in the area!“

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

“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.“

“We just had a lovely thanksgiving lunch at Shooters, hosted by Sarah and served by Jesse. It was a wonderful experience from start to end, and we are so thankful for their friendly and kind service. Legends!“

“Good food and good customer service. The fries and Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich were great. Kenny is sweet, smart, professional. She's cool.“

“Everyone, stop here and please start enjoying the moment you cross the entrance gate... The smell of firewood begins to fill your senses... the simple yet cozy atmosphere invites you to sit down... just like you would by the bonfire in winter...
Friendly service will guide you through recommendations and available dish options... your dish will arrive before you even begin to wait for it... the perfectly cooked fries will be the perfect accomplice to the BBQ... finally, every bite will be a magical experience that will make you want to return to this wonderful place time and time again!!
In short... Delicious!!!“

“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 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 !!!!“

“Nice location on Las Olas!
The atmosphere is great, and the frozen Piña Colada did not disappoint. The menu is a bit limited, so I just had the chips and salsa—not really what I was in the mood for food-wise—but I did enjoy browsing through the connected Tommy Bahama store and got some shopping done. Overall, a pleasant stop!“

“This was such a neat experience and the food was delicious!! We came to celebrate my birthday and all the staff went out of their way to make it feel special. The portions are a great size! We were all full. The bread inspired by sour cream and onion chips was the best bread&butter I’ve ever had. The soup was my favorite course - it was different and insanely yummy. Would love to do this again!!“

“Always fun vibe hanging at bar.“

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

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

“Manager Travis at the Cherry ST in Tulsa Oklahoma- was so knowledgeable- answered all our allergy questions and was patient and also was able to explain what was on each taco Food was fresh and very good and tasty! Velvet“

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

“I have been cruising for years and our group usually stays at the 4 point hotel. The place has totally upgraded its service. Very clean and nice bartender. Lisa was really nice and personable. She certainly knows how to make delicious specialty cocktails. We will definitely be back.“

“The outside looks like it could be shady, but everything on the inside is spectacular! I'm so excited to my husband found this place for my birthday! Full kitchen, laundry dry, everything you need - home away from home! ❤“

“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!“

“Probably one of the best dining locations in South Florida. We drive 20 miles to get here and it's just wonderful and absolutely worth the drive. Service with Jacques is superb! General manager Jennifer definitely knows how to run an upscale dining location. We have been coming here for several years and it just keeps getting better! We have brought friends and relatives here in the past and they have become regulars.“

“Went for lunch yesterday around 1pm. The place was pretty empty for a Tues at lunch. But the food was great. It was hot and nicely seasoned. I came out for the last day of Dine out Lauderdale and the food did not disappoint. Only complaint was my red velvet chocolate chip cookie was hard as a rock but my Gelato was really good. Also my server was wonderful!“

“Dave and Ayesha were excellent servers. Nothing was too much trouble especially when I tipped almost a whole pot of pepper on my pizza! A fresh pizza came out around 10mins later and it was delicious. The Red Velvet cheesecake was amazing. Excellent service and great food.“

“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!“

“Coconuts has consistently been my "Go-To" spot when guests are in town or a special occasion comes up. From the Drink Menu & Appetizers to Deserts and everything in between; they have always been spot on! Valet makes parking easy in the busy beach area, taking away the hassle of having to find a spot. The staff is always kind and courteous- I especially appreciate the mindfulness when I mention my food allergies. I'm confident I can order anything off the menu and not have to worry about an accidental contamination and reaction. If you go- don't leave without ordering the Scoobies and a slice of Key Lime pie!“

“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!!!“

“The vibe of this place is extremely Miami. Everyone who worked there was conventionally attractive and it was very loud and a party place. Very different from what I’m used to so I was not expecting that but the food was excellent. I had the vegan guac, tofu lettuce tacos, and ate some of the power bowl (vegan w/o egg). Kinda salt but very, very tasty. They have a separate vegan and vegetarian menu on their website. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-20“

“My first time last night. Service detail could be better but they are fairly new and under new mgmt so that could be why they weren't as attentive as I think tvey should have been. I think there were more patrons than they expected or had wait staff to sufficiently acommodate. Will try it again in the future tho! ?“

“We had the ULTIMATE Saturday brunch experience! Amazing food with an ELEVATED drag experience! The theme of the brunch was the movie, Wicked, and it was an immersive experience with comedy, fun, and overall slayage! Standouts were the hostess, Paris, performers/servers Naomi, Lolita, Armani, and. Cheyenne! Highly recommend the steak and eggs and....most importantly...the queens kept those bottomless mimosas flowing! We were never empty! HIGHLY recommend this brunch experience for a birthday, bachelorette, or to celebrate Life! The queens served in ALL WAYS POSSIBLE!!“

“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!“

“We attended the special brunch for Easter at the Marriott Harbor Beach ballroom. Upon entering the ballroom lobby, we were immediately greeted by a dessert buffet that was beautifully decorated and showcased a large array of dessert choices, some too pretty to eat! Once entering the ballroom, there was a duo playing the perfect dining music setting the tone. The ballroom was set up with food stations representing everything from snow crab claws, shrimp & oysters. Charcuterie stations displayed a great antipasto selection and every choice was absolutely fresh and delicious. Table decor & decor at the various food stations was lovely and ideal for Easter. Candy peeps peered out from the grass utilized in the centerpiece at each table together with hidden wrapped chocolate. There was an omelet station with cooks attending, & continuous buffet tables with fresh fish, & vegetable dishes, & carving station with lamb, prime rib, and ham. The servers were fantastic, continuously clearing our table between courses and attending our every need. The cost of this event is higher, but for a holiday I would highly recommend. The food was delicious, fresh and well prepared. Inside ballroom, or outside patio seating was offered.“

“Surprisingly good for a hotel restaurant!The service was great, the waiter gave us desserts on the house.The bar mixes up some really great drinks too, their happy hour is well worth it if you’re staying at the hotel.Their brunch is also very good. A lot of fresh cooked variety, cooked to order.“

“As always it is a wonderful dining experience when we go to Marti's New River Bistro. I am SO SADDENED to know that it will be the last brunch that we have there. Your server Joey is absolutely the best, sorry to say we did not have him on Saturday and the one we did have was a little ditzy. But in spite of her we had a wonderful meal and a great time. I only wish it was not closing.“