New American Restaurants near Lauderdale Lakes, FL

“Their good is always good. They give great portions and it's always fresh. My favorite is the buffalo shrimp. I usually get the buffalo shrimp with a side salad. Their juices are also really good. Just overall experience of Chef Pat is great. Highly recommend.“

“I got the Spring Ting Platter and I was so delighted. The Mac and cheese is one of the best I've ever had and the jerk chicken had a crunchy skin to it that gave so much texture. The staff is very welcoming and the atmosphere is comforting. The juices are also unique and great. It is a little pricey, but so with it. It was delicious and filling. I will definitely be coming back. This is what soul food should be!“

“Last time, I gave this place a good review. Now, not so much. As a local, my friends and I laugh at how bad the bar service is. It's like they go out of their way NOT to make eye contact. I just sat at the bar for 10 minutes, with a dirty bar in front of me and never got service. Bartenders have no sense of urgency. Staff needs a good wake up call in our collective opinion! Happens over and over again...“

“Stopped by on Easter Sunday for a nice lunch with our family. The food and atmosphere were great and our servers, Chelsea and Ana, were wonderful and attentive to our table. Our son was thrilled they served buttered pasta on the kids menu. The key lime pie was amazing! Thanks for a memorable Easter! ❤️Kid-friendliness: Good options on the kids menu!“

“We really enjoyed sampling their tacos! I want to come back and try more. The Angus beef taco as well as the shrimp taco I tried were my favorite! The chicken and waffle was okay but not as solid as I was hoping for. Super fun idea through. Reminded me of Bruxie from Southern California.Vegetarian options: They have a section of tacos that are Vegetarian but likely many could be made vegetarian as well.“

“Came for a nice dinner, and we were not disappointed. Food was great, drinks were great as well. But what made it really nice was our waitress Peggy. She was outstanding very personal but treated us like royalty and she said she loves her job and it definitely shows.“

“My favorite restaurant in Fort Laudy! Food is amazing! We had the hamachi, the branzino, the fries with clams, the oxtail and the marrow. All delicious! The margarita was great and the wine pairing options were really good! Definitely the best flavor in “

“Not your basic brunch! Delicious, flavorful and beautifully presented. Fat Stork is my go to for an amazing omelette. Also their burgers, tacos and salads are so yummy, they leave me craving more. And they have one of the best french fries I’ve EVER tasted. Even if you’re not local, it’s definitely worth the drive. You WILL NOT be disappointed.“

“We had an amazing evening out on the patio with Laurie, our server, who made our experience even better. Laurie’s wine and food recommendations were top-notch and, even when her section was very busy, she stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed. Thanks, Laurie, for looking after us so well. We look forward to seeing you again!“

“I think our servers name was Eric. He did an amazing job. The food was 10/10 I would definitely come back. He was wearing a blue shirt and blue socks. Older gentleman who did a fantastic job taking care of us. He was knowledgeable and pleasant. Thank you crab cakes scoobies jerk wings oyster Rockefeller and my virgin daiquiri.“

“Amazing! Our waiter, Abraham, was the Best! The Manager, Bruce, is spot on! All staff had smiles on their faces and super friendly! Food was awesome, especially the crab cakes! This is a model of what Restraunt Dining should be! Glad We chose to spend our 16th Wedding Anniversary here tonight!“

“"If you're looking for a seafood haven, Casablanca Cafe is a must-visit. The ambiance is charming, The staff was friendly and helpful. Our waiter was Mike. Standout menu items include their succulent clam chowder, perfectly grilled mahi mahi, and their signature Sangria. There was also live entertainment in the bar area adding to the overall enjoyment. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or just craving a taste of the sea, Casablanca exceeds expectations in every bite."“

“We were at American Tapas for a wedding dinner event tonight. The food was so fresh and absolutely delicious. We got to taste many things on the menu because it was an event. Each new item came out perfectly timed. Not all at once and the dishes were plentiful and delicious. There was nothing cheap about their food. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. We were served dish after dish. The wait staff were so accommodating and very friendly. This restaurant is clean, new, modern, and a great place to go for couples, friends nights out or any night to be fun and special. They have a full bar. They also have live entertainment. The gentleman at our event tonight played guitar and sang for almost a full 4 hours. How is fingers still strummed the strings and his voice didn't give out I don't know. But he was exceptional also! Overall, this is going to be my go to place and I would highly recommend it . : side note. The owner from Brazil himself is very involved in the dishes that come out and the recipies. Thanks guys for a wonderful evening!“

“We found this new fast food that typically would not be a place we would frequent. We can’t stay away from here the fresh food, delicious choices and plenty for me to choose from being I am a pescatarian too! Their salmon is cooked perfectly the right size, too, sweet potato noodles to die for and top off the kale slaw and that is my go to on each visit! But now let’s talk about their friendly staff! From Day 1, no matter who waits on me is always pleasant and I usually have my favorites; here, there are many I just met the new General Manager, Justin Schwartz, I have to mention how I met him. I was speaking to a Team Member on the line when I overheard someone earshot away answering my question about the salmon. To my surprise he overheard me and chimed in to let me know how they rotate the salmon often and we hit it off right away. The team members: Caleb and Samantha and most others have been so hospitable they are definitely doing something right here. We continue to come frequently too many to mention so this will suffice! Delicious food!“

“Had a great experience as usual at Coopers Hawk with Sabine as our server in the bar area. She was very nice with great recommendations. We split a bottle of the Super Tuscan and two appetizers as our dinner, the chicken lettuce wraps and the egg rolls, Both were delicious. I appreciated her attentiveness throughout our dining experience. Will definitely be visiting again!“

“Short and sweet here. I will say if you're vegetarian, there's like no options besides the giant pancake that I highly recommend. Apparently there was a veggie burger that i did not see, so i can't give perfect advice here. Coffee man... there's not really any coffee that hurt, felt like I was coming into an Ihop with breakfast styled food but no real coffee. Anyway the service? Man, these ladies were trying so hard to keep the disappointment from me from spiraling just her excitement and positive attitude helped not dislike this place entirely.If you're gonna get anything, get the pancake! Best advice I can give.“

“I've been wanting to try this place since I saw it on Anthony Bourdain's show. The cabbage slaw is definitely the best version of Cole slaw I've ever had. Ill make this myself one day soon. I would've liked more aggressive pronounced flavor. But I'm happy with it!“

“Very good food and very good service in a nice environment on the intercoastal. Grilled Mahi fish tacos, South Beach chicken sandwich and Caesar salad were all very good as well as the Mahi fish sandwich. Fries, sweet cole slaw and guacamole were good too.“

“First time visit. Based on their website, We thought this was. They set down restaurant versus cafeteria style. Observations include lack of stuff on the line, causing a backup customers, as the staff could only serve one person a time. There was a very limited offering of beverages and no soda at all. The food was quite good. Tho a little bit oversalted. Further, It was rather expensive costing $43 for 2 bowls And beverages.“

“This evening after work drive down to Ft. Lauderdale dinner with a friend. Well worth the drive time and expense. Atmosphere and guest service was second to none, Jonathan with the glasses ensured our plates stayed full and glasses never went empty. Each team member treated us as they passed the table managers checked in several times. Finalizing the meal with grilled pineapple was the best ever.“

“We decided to try this restaurant because the menu looked really good. When we got there it was a special limited menu - Moroccan Night. I was not sure my husband could find something to eat. We ordered the Branzino and grilled shrimp and Lamb chops. It was extremely delicious and flavorful. We sat outside on the inter-coastal. It was a great way to end our stay in Florida.“

“From the beginning to end hands down was the best place of great food to be from the greeting entrance to our server Valerie she’s amazing very courteous comfortable confidence she got orders correct the kitchen staff played a great part in this as well they cook to perfection and I cnt forget about the large quantity of dishes that came out it was left for sure this is a great place to come“

“Stopped in here for dinner because a friend had recommended it to me. I was greeted right away and seated immediately. This was a Friday evening around 6:30 and it was pretty busy but they had room for me. The waitress came over quickly and took my drink order and said something about the menus, which I couldn't hear because it is so loud in there! That and because I am older!! Anyway, my beer came out quickly and I ordered my meal. The menu is a bit limited, but it has a little of everything, I guess. You should be able to find something that you will enjoy. My dinner came out pretty quickly eventhough the place was pretty busy. The food was very good. I had the chicken tenders, fries, and asian slaw salad. The tenders were very light, crispy and flavorful. And the slaw salad was excellent. I could have just had that as my meal. With 2 beers and dinner, the cost of the meal was a little pricey, but I would say it was worth it. If they could just muffle some of the noise, it would be so much more enjoyable.“

“Local gem tucked away in small shopping plaza located on Commercial near Lauderdale By The Sea. The food and ambiance were top notch. You walk in and your immediately transported to a speakeasy inspired venue space with some of THE BEST PIZZA I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in. Better than NY pizza hands down and I’m from NYC. The edges of the crust were crispy to perfection with a beautiful focaccia like interior. Make sure you order the “Ba Wit Da Za” hands down my favorite! The bartenders and servers are just as cool as the place is. Fun, edgy, full of energy and super knowledgeable on their menu. The Chef there really knows what he’s doing. A stellar experience, cannot wait to try another pizza! Every time I go I plan to try a different one, they had so many to choose from!“

“The best grilled cheese I've ever had! What a great experience throughout.Went to get lunch somewhere new and I'm so glad I found this spot. The staff members were welcoming and the food was freshly made.Such a gem right in the middle of Wilton Manors. If I had known sooner, I would have frequented this restaurant!“

“Service and atmosphere was great the main course not so much. Very pricey . The one good thing was the bread pudding. The waiter was super nice and suggested the drink and dessert I had. They also had an amazing DJ that played great music and it was a very nice chilled vibe.“

“I love love love Borsalino! Food is always on point. Super delicious and so flavorful. Presentation is spot on and the staff and owner George are all fantastic! Great little spot with beautiful decor. We've had just about everything on thr menu and we keep bringing more and more friends and family so they can also experience this beautiful gem for themselves! Thank you Borsalino team for always treating us like family and amazing food every single time!“

“Small family orientated hidden gem. Amazing couple duo. The absolute best breakfast in South Florida. The service and CONSISTENCY of the food is incomparable. Found this place by mistake and I'm surely becoming a regular. Carlo is such an amazing chef that we must be grateful to have him in such a casual atmosphere. Thank you Lise and Carlo I truly appreciate the both of you.“

“I can't tell you how much I love this place!!! Since discovering it a few months ago, I have taken numerous out of town guests to experience the wonderful food, service and décor of this gem in Wilton Manors! Last night, my wife and I went for dinner and happy hour to sit outside at the patio and experience another wonderful dinner. We shared the mussels, the special (delicious burger) and some pasta. We are looking forward to our next date night but wanted to give a shout out to Roberto, Christie and their wonderful staff...if you haven't gone, GO!!“

“The Best part of these trip … these place is a must on your #todolist , highly recommended visit the bar .. just go straight and ask for Brandy ? not the drink ? thanks so much Brandy I had the best experience ever ,I’ve been here many time. I can related these is the best .#best bartender ever,I and I use to be a Bart as well .. food is amazing almost so perfect like bunny my friend ?I ate sea food but the best was the drinks and the service .. o hope I come back .. thanks to all the staff ! And thanks to all that make these restaurant work . Everything was great !Parking: You will found space!“

“I've lived in Fort Lauderdale for over 4 decades. As long as I can remember, Primanti Bros has been my go-to. Get the sandwich, get the slice. Blind drop a finger on the menu, I guarantee you'll love whatever it lands on. Thank me later.“

“We were in the area for Tortuga Music Festival and came here both Saturday and Sunday morning for breakfast. We sat in the same booth and had the same waitress both times. Eileen was so nice and welcoming, the atmosphere was warm and cozy, and the food was delicious! We ordered the waffle combo and Philly Cheesesteak omelet the first day and both were absolutely delicious! We ordered the blueberry pancakes and the country breakfast the next day and again perfection. I would highly recommend you stop here for great casual and affordable dining experience!!“

“I had a reservation at 5 pm. I was seated right when they opened. The crispy duck was amazing, and I loved the cherry gastrique. The staff were friendly and we enjoyed talking to them about the food and desserts. My friend had the snapper, which was perfection as well. Afterward, we had two desserts, the apple cobbler cupcake. I was blown away by it because I love apple pie. This was like apple pie as a cake. We also had their cinnamon roll with apple as well. Loved the texture and balanced flavors of the roll. Icing was perfect. Not too sweet.“

“What a lovely experience. Food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. Food was cooked to perfection with a bounty full of flavors. Everyone was attentive and did not rush our party. The perfect spot for a leisurely, high-quality meal.“

“An incredible amount of fun and I had a grouper that was by itself enough of a meal for two people also they have live music live band Live dancing a definite mustParking: Preload pay by phone makes it easier with a charge card to find a parking space and just click a button“

“Very kind staff and exceptional service. Our party of 4 was late and they were still able to accommodate us. We went for a friend’s birthday and the waitress (Stephanie) and manager (Dustin or Justin) ensured that her bday lunch was unforgettable. They went above and beyond and we were very satisfied with our delicious meal. We recommend trying the Goat cheese croquettes, Korean friend chicken bites, Sushi, and their Chocolate blondie & Coconut cake. The cocktails were also very good! Especially the Coconut Breeze and Yuzu Ginger Mule. Thank you for the great experience!! We definitely will be returning :)Parking: Parking is hard to find at the beach, so make sure you valet park at the attached hotel and the waitstaff will give you a voucher to get a discount. Valet is $8 for brunch and $10 dinner. This is worth it compared to paying around the same or even more at one of the public beach street parking, which can take forever to find. Valet is the way to go!“

“This place was a real surprise. I made plans to meet a friend for dinner, and we were looking for a place near The Parker before the show. Temple Street Eatery showed up in a quick search. Let's start with the basics. You get in line, order at a cash register, pay for your order before you get your food, and it's delivered to your table. This isn't the place for you if you want table service (and the corresponding tipping experience). However, if you love great food, fair prices, and a funky low-key atmosphere, check it out. Parking at most places is usually challenging, but there was ample parking here, even during dinner hour. Delightful for sure. We started with a couple of different dumplings; you can get small plates with just two, which is fantastic if you like to try different things. We ordered the veggie dumplings which were lacking flavor. However, the shrimp dumplings were amaze-maze! I ordered the Goszilla Ramen with rice noodles; you can have different types of noodles; I like gluten-free. OMG, this was mind-blowing. Really, really great. My friend had the Spicy Miso Ramen, and wow, she actually didn't speak for like 3 minutes. If you knew who I was talking about, you wouldn't believe she could be quiet that long. Now, chips on the table here, it's about a half hour ride from my place. I am lazy and hate driving in traffic (duh, you live in where?) so if I tell you that I would make a special trip just to eat here again, T R U S T M E - it's worth it. There are no tablecloths, no entertainment, no fancy shmancy stuff, just eat-as-fast-as-you-can, great food. Word to the restaurant - Your prices are fair, and I appreciate great food at fair prices. Please don't raise them because I'm really cheap and even I would come back, drive a half hour to eat with my blabber mouth friends here - just cause the food is dope. Cool?“

“Food is amazing and the drinks are good. I’m really here looking out for the girls that wear heals. The floors are SUPER slippery. Please be careful if you’re in heals, get yourself some of the grip things for the bottom of them. It’s a hazard.“

“Great place to go before a Panthers game. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich is amazing! Drinks are great and the service is as well. They'll get you in and out if you need. Definitely the place to go before the game. Plus you'll save $40 minimum from parton parking! ($100 during the playoffs).“

“I love this place! Everything is so delicious! I love all of the different options they have and I try new bowls every time I go. It’s hard to get my husband to eat healthy, but not here. I definitely recommend eating here and it’s one of my favorite lunch spots I visit weekly!“

“Fairly new place in my area. It's in a corner and easy to miss. The people working were very nice. I ordered a margarita pizza for pickup. It was hot and cheesy and very flavorful. I didn't have to add any additional spices the way I usually do with other pizza chains. I'll be back“

“The Cook and The Cork was fantastic. We came with friends and sat outside in their beautiful courtyard. I love the ambiance. We shared a bunch of small plates. The crawfish shrimp crab cakes are the absolute best. The spareribs and book Choy were very good. I also had Parpadelle Bolognes, which was bland and I wouldn't recommend. all in all, everyone was happy and we will be back.“

“The food is very fresh and has a lot of flavor. We spent 60+ for 4 people and some of us got add ons. Your can easily keep a nice bowl at around 10 to 12 dollars. The atmosphere was also pleasant. I recommend for a nice and quick healthy lunch.“

“It’s difficult to find consistency, yet this place always comes through. Amazing restaurant with the best food! So clean! Not only the dining experience but the ingredients! I’m so glad this place exists! Easy to eat on the go while enjoying fresh quality food. Highly recommend!Parking: Drive up delivery to car“

“I had a great time celebrating my birthday here for brunch. The atmosphere is great, being able to view the water and yachts outside is all the vibe you need. There is even live music! I wasn't a huge fan of the food but the drinks are great! If you and a friend like to drink, get the patron margarita tree! Thank me later.“

“Runyon's is one of the best Stake houses in South Florida. This was my first time here and compared to my experiences at different Ruth Chris stake house restaurants Runyon's takes the win. Menus and service are very similar but the taste of the Prime Rib and lobster takes win by far. This particular restaurant has been owned by same owners for 37 years and renovated a few years ago. If this restaurant would be located facing ocean I would had gave it all 5 stars...only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is for the location and cost of the meat menu. If you are meat lover you won't be disappointed!“

“We are trying all our local joints and are really happy with discovering Tap 42. Riley kicked butt as our waiter, the food was excellent, and my margarita was made fresh ingredients and delicious. Riley absolutely charmed our 3 year old and was well versed in the beer selection so my husband got the perfect beer.“

“Sabrina was amazing, the other waiter never came to check on me or take my order, she helped me with and was so patient with me. She also helped me walk through the app and help me get my rewards! Defiantly coming back. Go see Sabrina when you come the best waiter!“

“My waitress was to simply put Amazing and kind not to mention attentive, the only reason I didn't give an overall 5 stars is because I wished the menu had the picture of the dish next to it instead of having to guess what it might look like.“

“Great place with amazing atmosphere. Prices are somewhat reasonable considering the restaurant is located on resort premises. Flatbread, hummus, fries, stake were all great. The only complaint I'd say was margarita. They charge you $17 for a drink that has 80% of ice in it.“