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. Continued…