The Fine Dining Side of Dine Out Lauderdale

Ocean Prime 

The two-story restaurant Ocean Prime, on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, is an excellent option for juicy steaks and good vibes. Dine on one of the spacious outdoor terraces and enjoy its Luxe dinner offerings, available daily beginning at 3 p.m.

What to Order: Butter-poached lobster bisque; teriyaki salmon with shiitake sticky rice; and butter cake with fresh berries and vanilla ice cream.

Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse

Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse is a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Fort Lauderdale that uses locally sourced ingredients in its dishes. Diners stop by for an array of perfectly cooked steaks paired with a fine martini. This Dine Out season, enjoy the Luxe dinner menu.

What to Order: Strawberry gazpacho with pico de gallo, basil oil and balsamico di Modena; DemKota Heritage Elite Prime filet mignon; and Florida wagyu bolognese.

Farraddays Steakhouse at Harrah’s Pompano Beach

Farraddays Steakhouse at Harrah’s Pompano Beach specializes in USDA Prime cuts of Midwestern beef, fresh seafood towers and an extensive, award-winning wine list. It’s a great option after spending an afternoon at Harrah’s Pompano Beach casino. The Luxe dinner menu is available Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to close.

What to Order: Citrus burrata salad; Prime bone-in cowgirl ribeye with fingerling potatoes, blistered heirloom tomato and grilled asparagus; and mango passion fruit cheesecake.

MAASS

Fort Lauderdale’s upscale, contemporary American restaurant MAASS, led by chef Ryan Ratino, earned Greater Fort Lauderdale its first Michelin star. It’s rolling out the red carpet for this Dine Out series with both a $60 lunch and a $75 Luxe dinner, showcasing its wood-fired and ember-cooked dishes. Enjoy your meal while dining indoors or alfresco on the patio overlooking the Atlantic. 

What to Order: Burrata salad with peaches, nectarines, smoked cashews, and puffed cereal; corn chawanmushi with stone crab and cucumber; brioche-stuffed chicken, brûléed with Japanese sweet potato. 

Mastro’s Ocean Club

Located on the Intracoastal, Mastro's brings dock-and-dine to posh levels with a waterfront setting, prime steaks, and seafood done oh-so-well. Its $75 Luxe menu features indulgent dishes best enjoyed with the restaurant's signature live music in the background. Plus, you have the option to add on extras to your meal, including lobster tail, lobster macaroni and cheese, and wild mushroom and black truffle gnocchi.

What to Order: Crispy garlic tuna sashimi; herb-roasted branzino; 22-ounce bone‑in ribeye; signature personal warm butter cake served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce.

Calusso 

If you’re staying at or near Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, book a reservation at Calusso, a waterfront eatery inspired by some of the world’s most refined coastal destinations. Its Luxe dinner is offered Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

What to Order: Peach salad with feta ice cream, grilled peach and shaved speck; grilled wahoo with stuffed squash blossom, fennel vierge, tomato fudge and coriander sauce; and honey semifreddo.

MIA Oceanfront 

Hallandale Beach’s MIA Oceanfront fuses European, Japanese and Georgian cuisines, all paired with oceanfront views. Choose between the standard Dine Out dinner menu and the Luxe dinner menu, available Sunday through Thursday, except Sept. 4-7.

What to Order: Crispy eggplant salad with stracciatella, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula and sesame; charcoal-grilled lamb chops; black truffle fettuccine; and house honey cake.

YOT Bar & Kitchen 

What’s better than dining with views of a marina and its mega-yachts? Embrace the tucked-away waterfront setting while enjoying a meal at YOT Bar & Kitchen. This Dine Out season, the waterfront eatery is offering options throughout the day, including lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and three dinner menus Monday through Thursday.

What to Order: Smoked fish dip; chicken Milanese with braised arugula salad; guava-miso-glazed black cod with Key lime butter, pickled vegetables and forbidden rice; and cinnamon bun bread pudding with vanilla ice cream.

Casa D'Angelo Ristorante

Casa D'Angelo Ristorante in Fort Lauderdale has welcomed guests for years with its elegant,modern, Tuscan-inspired setting and robust wine list. The Luxe dinner special is available Sunday through Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m.

What to Order: Octopus carpaccio with orange zest and toasted pistachios; lasagnette millefoglie al ragù Napoletano; and ricotta and dark chocolate-stuffed cannoli.

Lobster Bar Sea Grille

Fine dining is executed just right at Lobster Bar Sea Grille on Las Olas Boulevard, with white tablecloths, dim lighting and, of course, plenty of lobster. The restaurant is offering a special dinner menu daily.

What to Order: Jumbo Florida Gulf shrimp cocktail with pink brandy mayo, cocktail sauce and horseradish; 8-ounce crispy fried lobster tail with hand-cut fries, honey mustard and lemon; and sesame-seared ahi tuna with port wine glaze and scallion Yukon potato purée.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 

Seafood and steak plus live jazz? Say less. Eddie V’s on Las Olas Boulevard has been wowing downtown crowds for years, and you’ll have a chance to experience its Luxe dinner menu, available daily from 4 to 10 p.m.

What to Order: Maine lobster bisque; North Atlantic scallops with the chef’s seasonal preparation; double breast of chicken with lemon-garlic butter sauce, fingerling potatoes and asparagus; and classic crème brûlée.

Embarcadero 41

Embarcadero 41 brings the bold flavors of Peruvian Nikkei fusion to downtown Fort Lauderdale in a chic setting. Check out the artfully plated dishes for lunch, available weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or choose between two dinner menus offered daily.

What to Order: Traditional fried rice chaufa with seafood; crispy tacos with salmon and tuna tartare in acevichada sauce with guacamole and tobiko caviar; and barbecue Nikkei-style pork ribs with cilantro and scallions, served with crispy native huayro potatoes.