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.“

“I sure do Live eating my Velvet Taco! 🍰“

“Our waiter Eric B. was absolutely spectacular- warm, attentive, and incredibly serviceable throughout our entire meal last night. He made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken cared of, going above and beyond with every detail. We truly appreciated Eric's hospitality and will definitely be coming back because of him!“

“We had such a great time at Moxies, and I have to give a special shoutout to Santiago behind the bar. From the moment we sat down, he made us feel welcome with friendly energy, great conversation, and spot-on drink recommendations. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure guests have a great experience. Can’t wait to come back!“

“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“

“The atmosphere and excellent service were top tier! They didn't have lots of items to choose from but for the price it was a decent selection especially since the mimosas and bloody Mary's were included in the price. There was a gentleman singing hits from present and past - that was a nice touch.“

“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!“

“Everything was excellent at DicB's, except for the loud music. This is a restaurant, not a nightclub, and there was no reason for the music to be so loud and it wasn't even calm background music. It was very hard to speak to people at my table with the loud music as well as all the other people in the restaurant, speaking as well. In a lot of them were just speaking they were yelling to be heard which complicated the matter.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“We come here often and I have to give a shoutout to Candice who is the most wonderful server. She is always so kind and attentive and on top of her game. The food is always good too (our go to’s are the grilled wings and salads). Just wanted to give a big thanks to Candice for always being a gem!!“

“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.“

“Really good BBQ, especially the brisket which was juicy and just melted in your mouth. The place looked very clean, but didn’t feel clean for some reason. The service was excellent and the portions were fair. Check this place out if you are in the area.“

“Located in an old, old shopping center at a very busy intersection of Federal Hwy & Sunrise Blvd. Amazing when you walk in and see the place, very funky. A couple partial vehicles , one in the front listing the bizarre shakes & another in the wall above the bar. All kinds of posters, decals, and graffiti decorate the walls.

Also the menu featuring wild & weird brgrs, wings, and sides. Most brgrs are 2- 8 oz patties. I chose the Build Your Own Brgr
This would be your plain jane burger with or without cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion since it was 1 8 oz brgr. Very good brgr. My wife tried the Vampire Slayer SMASH
2- 4oz SMASHED patties with a roasted garlic aioli, topped with bacon, smoked chili cheddar cheese, and our house-made tomato jam. Also very good. Had the Roasted Garlic Fries, just OK.“

“Del Frisco's Grille is known for their innovative and mouthwatering menu. Their steaks, burgers and seafood dishes are highly rated. Especially their Prime Ribeye and Cheesesteak Eggrolls are my favorites!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“We had an absolute blast celebrating a Bachelor party! The energy was off the charts, and every performance was mind-blowing—especially Velvet, who truly stole the show with an unforgettable act! Huge shoutout to Riana, the manager, and the entire staff for their top-notch professionalism and attentiveness. The food was amazing, and everyone savored every bite. Thank you for making our celebration an experience we'll never forget!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Maddison can’t thank you enough!!! Last night at Black rock we enjoyed our self so much because of your service you made us feel at home and thank you again!! Looking forward to returning Black Rock if you are serving!“

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

“10/10 worth the time, money, and then some. Was lucky enough to attend the Father’s Day Brunch where every course was better than the last. In times where sometimes fine dining can feel like a waste of money, this place was upfront about every charge, no surprise add ons, fees, etc., AND worth every penny. You can tell the staff enjoys their work, and that charisma is infectious. Chef Lindsey was amazing; thank you to TRP Taste for providing my dad with an experience we’ll never forget!!“

“Such a nice restaurant. This was our second time going to Seasons 52. It will be a staple on our list of restaurants we return to and entertain our of town guest. Really good food, not perfect but real close! The overall experience of the food, wait staff, and ambience makes it worth every penny.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Reasonably priced food that tasted really good. The staff was very nice but aside from the man that handed us our menus, they were very, very slow. We had to get back to where we were parked by a specific time and ended up having to rush because we waited so long for our salads and then for our check after we were done eating. Really I want to do 3.5 stars but since I can't, I am doing 4.“

“Always fun vibe hanging at 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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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! ?“