Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Eddie V's - Fort Lauderdale

4.9

Exceptional(2770)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 96 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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2. Fogo de Chão - Fort Lauderdale

4.3

Awesome(797)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 126 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

3. Sky Thai Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(367)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Sky Thai Sushi voted Best Asian Restaurant in Broward County 2019 from Yellow Magazine & Diners’ Choice OpenTable® Winner 2020. Located on famous Las Olas Boulevard offering Thai and Japanese cuisine with a charming decor. Join us for a casual lunch in the afternoons or a night out in the evenings! Open 7 days a week. Offering a full bar with an extensive wine, beer, cocktail & sake selections. Private dining room is available for parties of up to eight people. Happy Hour everyday from 4pm - 7pm! Please visit our website at www.skythaisushi.com for champagne & daily specials!

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4. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

4.7

Exceptional(2497)

Price: Moderate

• American • Colee Hammock

Booked 30 times today

Big City Tavern is a busy, vibrant restaurant reminiscent of the great urban taverns of Chicago, New York and Boston. A stylish, classic American restaurant, Big City offers a varied menu featuring dry aged steaks, burgers, fresh seafood, salads and fresh house-made pasta of the day. Some of the more popular dishes are the Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato and the House-Made Charcuterie. The desserts are all enticing, all house made and all delicious. The extensive wine list emphasizes California varietals by the bottle or glass. With its magnificent grand bar always busy, Big City has a constant din of energy and conviviality. Big City offers outdoor sidewalk dining in the center of the action on Las Olas Blvd. If you have special needs, require high chairs or need assistance please notify us. Please call the restaurant to make reservations for parties of 8 or more!

5. Boatyard

4.6

Exceptional(5934)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbordale

Booked 99 times today

Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination. Boatyard offers an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laidback atmosphere that embraces the pulse of the city’s yachting culture and where marina views abound.With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, Boatyard’s eclectic, seafood-centric menu blends the freshest daily catches from local fisherman with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections and premium cuts of meat, all thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients for patrons to enjoy inside, outside or dockside.Visit our website to join our email list or follow us on Instagram @Boatyard_RestaurantFTL for updates.

6. B Square

3.9

Excellent(759)

Price: Moderate

• American • Colee Hammock

Booked 3 times today

Casual, American Bar and Eatery specializing in Gourmet Burgers with a Twist!

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7. 15th Street Fisheries

4.7

Exceptional(4344)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbordale

Booked 43 times today

Located above the docks inside historic Lauderdale Marina, the Fisheries is known for offering the freshest seafood and most attentive service, all with the best waterway views in South Florida. Enjoy fine dining upstairs (Reservations/Walk-ins) and casual fare downstairs (Walk-ins Only) beside the docks with live entertainment provided several nights each week. Feeding giant tarpon from the marina's docks is a top Fort Lauderdale attraction.

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8. The House on the River

4.3

Awesome(598)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sailboat Bend

Booked 90 times today

THE HOUSE is a historic oasis where people can eat, drink and celebrate day or night in true Florida Riviera style. Located directly on the New River referred to as the Venice of America, in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This iconic structure is complemented by a charming eclectic use of vintage furniture with a whimsical twist, outfitted with mixed china, vibrant flowers and lush trees. The restaurant also features extensive outdoor patio seating set amongst umbrellas, making THE HOUSE the perfect waterfront destination in Fort Lauderdale. The outdoor seating is transformed into an intimate setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With one step in, guests are immediately transported to a sunny place, no matter the season.

9. Burlock Coast

4.7

Exceptional(1490)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Central Beach

Booked 34 times today

Offering modern coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-cafe-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition era rumrunners. At the helm of Burlock Coast is Culinary & Beverage Director Paula DaSilva delivering only the highest quality seafood and produce as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier drives the menu and evolves it seasonally and with daily specials. Floor to ceiling windows and open-air bar, expansive patio seating and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Burlock Coast has been named one of the best restaurants on the beach. 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more will be added to the check. Please adjust at your discretion. For intimate occasions, celebrations or entertaining clients, we invite you to host your event in one of our private dining rooms. Contact us at (954) 302-6430 or email steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com for more information regarding our private spaces.

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10. Doc B's Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(2277)

Price: Moderate

• American • Victoria Park

Booked 31 times today

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads, "very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Fort Lauderdale is just minutes away from Las Olas, offers a vibrant outdoor patio with televisions and an expansive bar area to mingle with friends.

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Stevevip
Fort Lauderdale •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and atmosphere were great. The cocktails were made well. The waitress Mia was amazing. Friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. Very enjoyable experience.
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Eddie V's - Fort LauderdalePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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gerardo
Fort Lauderdale •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It-s a very nice place We had two starters, fried calamari and mussels with french fries, and we shared a scottish salmon. Everything was excellent. The wine list with somehow expensive wines. And the noise was very energetic. Very good service,
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BoatyardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Harbordale
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4.6
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Barbaravip
Philadelphia County •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was our second visit. The service is excellent. As soon as we were seated, our server was at the table with water and taking our drink orders. He told us certain bottles of wine were half price which was very helpful in making a decision. The salad bar was fresh and full. We never had to wait for meat which came out very hot. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Fogo de Chão - Fort LauderdalePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown
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4.3
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Debbievip
Fort Lauderdale •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
We had Sean and he was so attentive! He was the best server! He made our dining experience wonderful! The hamburger was cooked perfectly!
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Big City Tavern - Las OlasPrice: Moderate• American• Colee Hammock
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4.7
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Britneyvip
Fort Lauderdale •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
Great service, food came out fast. One of the best red curries I’ve ever had in South Florida.
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Sky Thai SushiPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown
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4.7

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. Eddie V's - Fort Lauderdale

2. Fogo de Chão - Fort Lauderdale

3. Sky Thai Sushi

4. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

5. Boatyard

6. B Square

7. 15th Street Fisheries

8. The House on the River

9. Burlock Coast

10. Doc B's Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale

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