You can learn a lot about how, say, a first date is going by how well they throw axes together. Invasive Species Brewing, Tarpon River Brewing You can get the beers anywhere now – but we still recommend a night at the lively Oakland Park source. The Buddha boys have managed to pull off the neat trick of getting a lot bigger without losing quality. The Wilton Manors brewery and bar continues to impress with a creative selection of brews, including some frequently changing specials. It’s an intimate spot with a drinks list noted for its selection of whiskeys – but there’s something for every palate. This speakeasy-style Flagler Village place is currently only open Thursday to Saturday for guests with a pre-paid reservation. 917 NE 5th Ave., 954.533.8200, īetween the brunch buffet bar, the huge waterfront outdoor space and the bar that keeps the mimosas flowing, there’s nowhere else that turns a late Sunday morning into a Sunday evening quite like this Lauderdale institution does. These Flagler Village mad scientists are always coming up with something new, gooey and amazing to put in a cookie. It’s not even worth getting into what the best Batch cookie might be, as the glorious specials change monthly anyway. They can make it fancy, or they can do you a solid, old-fashioned bagel with a schmear. 827 E Oakland Park Blvd., 954.900.4932, ĭandee Donut Factory, Circle House Coffeeįor more than 40 years, they’ve been cranking out excellent bagels and signature sandwiches – all the flavors and spreads are covered. 1635 N Federal Hwy., 954.566.1777, įorget what you thought you knew about what can be put in, or on, a doughnut.
We could eat the burritos and street tacos all day, but don’t skip out on the great menu of soups either. When you’re in the Zona, you’re reminded that quick food can still be fresh. MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, The Indian Harbor The sharing plates are amazing, but there’s a good bet you won’t want to share. This is dining with Bollywood style and spectacle, but the food’s still the star. Old-school Tex-Mex, killer margs and all in all, Mexican food that generations of South Floridians have enjoyed – La Bamba keeps doing what they do, and you keep loving it. Its continued success is testament to quality. In the time this longtime favorite has been open, it’s gone from the only Thai game in town to one in a crowded market. 2933 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.525.2010, Ĭasa Sensei, Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant A part of their heritage that also includes a legendary grouper sandwich, a killer sushi menu and even some tasty jambalaya. When you’re raising little Lauderdale kids, taking them to the Quarterdeck is giving them a part of their heritage. Although we recommend purchase and consumption as well. It’s worth walking into this little slice of French heaven just to smell it.
The best cuts, stylishly prepared in a restaurant that for a few years now has helped elevate the dining experience in this part of town. From the sushi to the meats to the high-end flatbread, the new DUNE turned heads from day one. But Chef Tourondel’s reopening was expansive enough to qualify as a new place. Technically, there’s been a restaurant called DUNE in the Auberge since 2018. An old friend who makes really, really good housemade pasta. This is traditional Italian food in a family-run place where after a visit or two, you’ll feel like you’re popping in for dinner at an old friend’s place. Denise Silvano’s restaurant and homemade pasta spot has defended its 2021 crown thanks to an army of fiercely local regulars.