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!“

“A new favorite! Probably the best meal in a restaurant I've had in recent memory, great atmosphere, and probably the best waiter we've experienced in a while. Well done!“

“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!“

“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“

“Amazing experience from start to finish. Chad provided great service—attentive, friendly, and on point. The food was outstanding: the 1 lb meatball was huge and flavorful, the chicken wings were perfectly cooked, the crispy jalapeño potatoes had the right kick, and the wedge burger was fresh, juicy, and delicious. Everything came out hot and tasted amazing. Will definitely be back!

If you want it shorter, more casual, or extra hype, I can tweak the tone.“

“This place has been a go 24 twenty years.I've been coming down here and i'm from the northeast.It's one of the best pizza joints in southeast florida.If you can't be in new york or philly, then don't have pizza.But if you're gonna be down in the fort lauderdale area, go here for sure“

“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 👍 👍“

“I have always had good food here! The service is something else to be desired. That is until I met Candice. She is attentive, customer oriented and just simply a great server. Ask for her when you go! Good food and great service. What more do you need!“

“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.“

“Amazing REAL SIZE BAGLES THAT ARE BEST TASTING SINCE MOVING HERE FROM NEW YORK. THE PRICES ARE FAIR AND THE SERVINGS ARE FILLING 👍❤️💋☃️✈️“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Exceptional service ! Beautiful atmosphere !!“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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 !!!!“

“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“

“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! ❤“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“Always fun vibe hanging at bar.“

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

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Like always ,food was amazing!! So was the service & atmosphere , very nice touch with live music , beautiful lady with a great voice...we had the Filet & sea scallops with broccolini & Rissoto & mashed ....lobster bisque also delicious...cappuccino , seasons 52 is one of our favorite places to eat...always an amazing experience in general ...“

“Excellent experience! I visited on Thursday 1/8/26 in the evening, Ayesha was my server. This was my first visit to Cheesecake Factory and won’t be my last!

She recommended the Crusted Chicken Romano, which was ordered. She kept up with refills and ensured I had promptly received some of their delicious fresh bread.

The food came quickly and tasted fresh, was filling but didn’t have a heavy feel to it like most chicken parm dishes.

All around, it was a great experience!“

“Just wanted to say that we had a fantastic brunch lunch here. Servers were super super nice, accommodating (5 small kids, 6 childish adults). Food was great, drinks on point, airy pleasant vibe. And for SoFlo priced quite reasonably. Highly recommended!“

“My 17 yea old had the whole Pampano and loved it!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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! ?“

“Giving 4 stars overall because we stood outside until 2:00 pm and then received non friendly treatment at the front door by the man when checking in at the desk. Show was great. MC was hilarious, our waitress was the shining star of the show and absolutely wonderful.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“