Visiting Greater Fort Lauderdale has many perks — sun, surf, adventure and, of course, incredible food. The culinary scene is blowing up, with a record number of new restaurants opening that will have you more than excited about where to dine during your stay. Things get even better when you visit between August 1 and September 30, as the region welcomes Dine Out Lauderdale. It’s Greater Fort Lauderdale’s most delicious time of year to enjoy specially crafted prix fixe menus. Consider it your opportunity to savor all your favorites while finally exploring some of the more upscale eateries you’ve been curious about at an accessible price. Discover a sampling of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s fine dining establishments you should explore this year.
Steakhouse Royalty
For classic cuts, luxe interiors and quality service
Daniel’s Steakhouse
If you haven’t heard, Daniel’s has become a favorite among many locals for its juicy steaks, attentive service and a menu that celebrates Florida’s regional bounty, which has earned this new downtown steakhouse a nod from the Michelin Guide. Take advantage of the Dine Out Lauderdale perks by ordering the Greater Omaha prime wet-aged Delmonico steak off the luxe menu, or go big by experiencing one of the decadent caviar or wagyu flights for an over-the-top feast.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille inside The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is widely regarded for its top-tier steak and seafood, a curated global wine program and an elegant, quiet ambiance suited for all your special occasions during travels. This year’s Dine Out menu goes all out with bleu cheese–smothered wedge, filet mignon over mushroom risotto and a flourless chocolate espresso cake that ends things on a bold note.
Mastro’s Ocean Club
Mastro’s Ocean Club does fine dining with a little drama. Picture white tablecloths, bone-in ribeye with a juicy lobster tail, and a butter cake so rich it should come with a warning. If you brought your fancy clothes, take them for a spin, then order the martini, and lean into the luxury.
Steak 954
Waterfront-chic and effortlessly cool, Steak 954 inside the W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale beach brings gorgeous ocean views, glowing jellyfish tanks and a menu that keeps things luxe without trying too hard. For Dine Out Lauderdale, they’re serving up hits like a classic French onion soup, filet mignon with haricot verts and a chocolate ganache cake layered with cookie dough ice cream.
Seafood & Coastal Glamour
High-end seafood with serious ambiance
Boatyard
Start the night with a martini in hand and sweeping views of the Intracoastal, then move on to coastal-chic favorites. The lemon parmesan cod will arrive just as a yacht glides past your waterfront table at Boatyard, and suddenly you understand why locals guard their reservations here so carefully.
Lobster Bar Sea Grille
Lobster Bar Sea Grille on Las Olas Boulevard nails the fine dining seafood experience with dim lighting, white tablecloths and ginormous lobsters. Its Dine Out Lauderdale menu is pure indulgence. Think butter-poached lobster pappardelle and a Riviera seafood salad brimming with shrimp, lobster and octopus. For the grand finale, there’s chocolate hazelnut crunch with Chantilly cream and raspberry.
Evelyn’s
Tucked inside the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, Evelyn’s serves up modern Mediterranean with a coastal-cool vibe, and just earned a Michelin Guide recommendation to prove it. Chef Brandon Salomon’s Dine Out menu is a journey through bold Eastern Mediterranean flavors that balance warm spices, fresh seafood and polished presentation.
Italian Elegance
Sophisticated takes on regional Italian cuisine
Casa D’Angelo
A Fort Lauderdale institution with white-tablecloth charm, Casa D’Angelo is where regional Italian classics get the five-star treatment. Enjoy octopus carpaccio with blood orange, lasagna layered and hazelnut Frangelico tiramisu that’s worth every forkful. It’s safe to say chef Angelo Elia and his team never miss.
Vitolo
Craving pasta that actually tastes like it was made in someone’s Italian grandmother’s kitchen? Then head to Vitolo, blending upscale hospitality, house‑made pastas, wood‑fired pizzas and rich seafood specialties. The dinner menu keeps things classic with a classic Caesar salad, octopus or eggplant rollatini as apps before diving into comforting favorites like chicken parmesan, tagliatelle alla bolognese or spaghetti pomodoro. End on a sweet note with panna cotta or a crunchy cannoli.
Timpano
Skillet-roasted mussels. Mascarpone-stuffed lasagna. Cannoli cream–filled bomboloni served tableside. Can it get any better? The Dine Out Lauderdale menu at Timpano brims with bold flavors and a modern edge. Between the velvet booths, moody lighting and martinis that arrive just right, it’s the ultimate glam dining spot on Las Olas.
Calusso
Calusso is one of many new concepts to grace the reimagined Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale’s iconic waterfront resort turned luxury destination. Sleek, modern and soaked in marina light, this upscale Italian newcomer delivers a serious wow factor from the moment you walk in. Enjoy bites of burrata with aged balsamic, silky cacio e pepe and honey semifreddo.
Chic & Chef-Driven
New American and globally inspired fare
Burlock Coast
Beachfront buzz meets chef-driven flair at Burlock Coast, the signature restaurant inside The Ritz-Carlton on Fort Lauderdale beach. Snag a table if you’re into exploring bold seasonal flavors, from sweet corn flatbread to truffle jus–drizzled roast chicken and a chocolate hazelnut cake that’s downright decadent.
JWB Prime Steak and Seafood
If you're staying in Hollywood or just craving a fine dining moment by the beach, JWB is worth a visit. Not only will you be inside Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort (which you can definitely explore afterward), but you’ll get to sample an elevated menu abounding with wagyu meatballs, a local catch of the day and indulgent desserts like chocolate fondant or pistachio cake.
MAASS
This elegant restaurant inside the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale didn’t earn the city its first Michelin Star for nothing. You’re in for a serious treat when booking a resy at MAASS. Take your pick from patio seating with oceanfront views or inside the sleek dining room with views of the kitchen. Expect dishes as artful as the plating: burrata with smoked tomato and pistachio, yellowtail crudo laced with kombu and melon, and entrées like brioche-stuffed Amish chicken with morel mushroom jus or braised lamb belly with citrus marmalade.
Sixty Vines
Sixty Vines brings a wine-forward twist to upscale-casual dining, perfect for date night in Lauderdale. The concept pairs Napa Valley energy with Fort Lauderdale flair via bright, modern interiors, communal tables and nearly 60 wines on tap served by the glass, flight or bottle. Pair one of your refreshing pours with harissa shrimp, rigatoni with whipped ricotta, wood-grilled steak with foie gras demi and a devil’s food affogato that doubles as dessert — and caffeine fix.