When vacationing in a place like Fort Lauderdale, your schedule probably goes a little something like: eat, beach, eat, shop, eat, sleep, repeat. Even if you fluctuate from these activities, one thing’s for certainyou’ll be doing a lot of eating. Lucky for you, Fort Lauderdale has over 4,100 restaurants for you to choose from. Here’s a list of the top ten so you don’t have to sort through the thousands of options.

1. Blue Moon Fish Co.: Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, this white tablecloth casual eatery employs two of the country’s finest chefs. The restaurant’s dockside location allows you to enjoy an expertly crafted gourmet meal while gazing out at a dreamy parade of yachts as they drift along the waterway.
2. 15^th Street Fisheries: Offering a fantastic waterfront view and the freshest seafood available, this dockside delicacy is a must. With a prime location in historic Lauderdale Marina, the restaurant features upstairs dining, a dockside caf, fun upbeat entertainment, and even tarpon feedings while you wait for your table. Not to mention the food is practically straight out of heaven.
3. La Brochette Bistro: Run by Lebanese American Chef Aboud, this storefront fine dining restaurant is top of the line. Our advice, don’t even look at the menu until you hear the specialsChef Aboud adds his seafood dishes daily so the freshness is unbeatable.
4. Tarpon Bend Food and Tackle: This fun loving eatery serves American classics in addition to fresh catches and seasonal raw bar items. Perfect for group gatherings, Tarpon Bend is best known for their legendary happy hour.
5. Himmarshee Bar & Grille: This timeless Bar & Grille serves authentic cuisine in a comfortable setting. Its lunch menu offers some of the best business deals in the city and the Happy Hour is a no brainer.
6. Casablanca Caf: Voted Fort Lauderdale’s most romantic restaurant, Casablanca caf is a beautifully restored historic home in the form of an American Piano Bar and Restaurant. Featuring unique American and Mediterranean cuisine, this sophisticated but cozy ocean view eatery is a must try.
7. Johnny V Restaurant: How often do you get to eat food cooked by a chef who guest starred on the Today Show? Chef Johnny Vinczencz is one of South Florida’s most acclaimed and easily identifiable chefs. His TV personality is worth watching and his delicious cuisine is definitely worth tasting.
8. Big City Tavern: This classic yet vibrant restaurant is the best choice for American cuisine. Be sure to check out this tavern’s fun urban atmosphere and tasty American delicacies.
9. Mai-Kai Restaurant and Lounge: You’ll feel like you’ve stepped off the Florida peninsula and onto a Hawaiian Island when you enter this tiki lovin’ restaurant. Decorated with authentic Polynesian artifacts, the food tastes just as good as it looks.
10. Sunfish Grill: this funky seafood restaurant offers a menu full of fresh catches. Each dish is prepared by quality chefs with quality ingredients. You’ll leave feeling full with your taste buds screaming for more.