Sariah Amin
When you are in South Florida, there are plenty of great restaurant options for outdoor seating. With beautiful beaches and amazing weather, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to try out great outdoor restaurants!
From restaurants with oceanfront views to big open patio eateries with a great view of Las Olas Boulevard, you will not have a hard time finding your favorite place to enjoy a nice meal with these 10 choices. The great thing about Fort Lauderdale is that it has a mix of family-friendly and adult fun places. Because of the mostly warm weather all year round, you will be able to comfortably enjoy these outdoorsy restaurants. Whether you are in the mood for seafood, all-American cuisine, or a medley of your fave dishes, these Fort Lauderdale spots have it all! They all also have a great selection of drinks and cocktails you can indulge yourselves in! Basically, for all those that love eating in the fresh air, South Florida is home to many high-quality restaurants that serve great food and excellent views. Check out the best places to eat outdoors in Fort Lauderdale.
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 525-7400
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The Boatyard is an outdoor seafood restaurant that is located in the Yacht Capital of the world right here in Fort Lauderdale. This outdoor seafood restaurant is a very laid-back place where you can enjoy marina yacht watching on the restaurant’s dockside patio lounge. When you are at this waterfront restaurant, you need to try their brunch, lunch, and dinner items. We suggest you go for the Smoked Salmon and Bagle platter, the Boatyard Burger, and Grouper Picatta. For Happy Hour drinks, we suggest having Life’s A Peach and a Manhattan Fashion.
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 525-2421
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Located by Las Olas Beach, Coconuts can be found on Seabreeze Boulevard overlooking the Intracoastal where you can watch Yachts cruise by. Whether you want a local favorite like Fish Tacos, Local Fish of the day, or the Comfort Bowl with a choice of chicken, sausage, and lobster. Brunch at Coconuts happens every Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm. For brunch, we suggest having the Chocolate Fudge Swirl Pancakes or the Salmon BLT. Coconuts Specialty Cocktails include My Kind of Lemonade and Be Nice Punch.
Rendezvous
2525 Marina Bay Dr. W, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 797-0054
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Rendezvous is a seafood restaurant that serves All-American meals with a marina view on Marina Bay Drive. It is a family-friendly grill that features live music and a big outdoor patio. Since 2002 it has been serving fresh and delicious food, making it a very popular restaurant to visit in Fort Lauderdale. Here, you will enjoy a Classic Burger, Lobster Tail, New England Clam Chowder, Chicken Tinders, and Baby Back Ribs! Don’t forget to try their drinks while you admire the marina. We suggest having the Spicy Margarita and the Old Fashioned.
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 566-2855
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Shooters Waterfront can be found on the Intercoastal Waterway. It is an American restaurant that has a laid-back, outdoorsy feel to it. At Shooters, you can enjoy waterfront views while listening to live music! For brunch, we recommend you have the Crab and Shrimp Omelet or the Challah French Toast. For lunch, we absolutely love having the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Spicy Tuna Rolls. Dinner is best had with Flash Fried Mahi Tacos with a fresh-pressed lime Mojito! The whole family, including the dog, can eat here. They have special dog platters like Bahia Beef.
OCEAN2000
2000 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Phone: (954) 556-7667
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Located on the first floor of the Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Ocean2000 is a restaurant with an outdoor patio that looks out on Fort Lauderdale Beach. At Oceaan2000, they serve American fare with a Latin twist. When you are at Ocean2000, your senses will be indulged with the Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna, Seafood Risotto, and Shrimp and Scallop Scampi! Don’t forget to try their Dragonberry Mojito and Summer Harvest cocktails while you enjoy the beautiful beachfront views! The kids will indulge themselves here as well with Penne Pasta and Kids Fish with grilled veggies and french fries.
Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 772-2209
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Kaluz Restaurant is a family-friendly, waterfront restaurant located on East Commercial Boulevard. It has both outdoor seating and indoor seating with big windows to make you feel like you are out. When you are at Kaluz, we recommend having the Kaluz Danish Ribs, Kaluz Chilian Seabass, the Classic Cheeseburger, and a Veggie Burger. For dessert, you must try the Salted Caramel Brownie and the Bread Pudding! Top all of this off with one of Kaluz’s cocktails like the Kaluz Paloma and the Aperol Spritz.
Wild Sea On Las Olas
620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 467-2555
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Wild Sea on Las Olas is a seafood restaurant that is located in the Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale on Las Olas Boulevard. Wild Sea has a beautiful indoor dining space as well as a sidewalk terrace where you can see all the action and people on Las Olas Boulevard! At Wild Sea on Las Olas, they offer $10 weekly specials! If you come on Monday you can have the Pulled Pork Melt. Tuesday is my personal favorite, Philly Cheesesteak. Wednesday is the day for Turkey Ruben. Thursday is for Shrimp Po Boy. Last but certainly not least, Friday, Wild Sea has Fish and Chips!
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 764-3500
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Casablanca Cafe was built in 1927 on Fort Lauderdale beach and was originally the first home built there. Today it is the oldest building there standing and is considered a premier waterfront restaurant that has been voted the most romantic restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. When you are at Casablanca Cafe, you can enjoy breakfast items like Avacado Toast and a Roasted Vegetable Fritatta. For Lunch, we suggest you try the Lime Cilantro Fish Tacos and Seafood Linguini. Dinner here is best had with Jumbo Shrimp Campi and Rosemary Grilled Chicken Penne. Some drinks to try are the Deep Eddy Lemondrop Martini and the Sangria!
Boathouse At The Riverside
620 SE 4th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 377-5494
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Located directly on the river, Boathouse At The Riverside is a restaurant with a full bar and a large outdoor deck. It is a family-friendly atmosphere that attracts locals and travelers alike. At Boathouse, you should try food items like the Pressed Cuban Panini, the Gator Tacos, and the Crows Nest Chicken Sandwich! Featured Cocktails here include Figure Eight and Captian Morgan Punch Basket. You cant leave Boathouse without indulging in the Milk Chocolate Creme Brulee!
Steak 954
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 414-8333
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Steak 954 has perfect views of Fort Lauderdale Beach and is equipped with lavish decorations on the inside as well. It is a luxury boutique steakhouse that has a modern take on classic steakhouse dishes. At Steak 954, we recommend you have the Chorizo Omelet for breakfast, Atlantic Swordfish for lunch, and the Ora King Salmon for dinner. For drinks, we insist you have the specialty cocktail Steak 954 Margarita and the Basque Punch!. Finally, you should top off your time here with a Rustic Apple Tart!
