3-Day Foodie Itinerary

If your vacation plans usually begin with a restaurant reservation, Greater Fort Lauderdale is ready for you. This is a place where brunch comes with ocean breezes, dinner can mean a MICHELIN-recognized tasting menu, and a casual lunch might land you at one of Yelp’s top places to eat in the country.

From mouthwatering steakhouses and beachside classics to open-air food halls and historic dining rooms, here’s how to spend three delicious days dining across Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Day 1: Brunch, Beach Views, and MICHELIN-Star Dining

Cafe Bastille

Start your trip in downtown Fort Lauderdale at Cafe Bastille, where the morning feels bright, buttery, and just a little French. Slide into a table and choose from dulce de leche pancakes, a smoked salmon Benedict, a fresh acai bowl, or a truffle croque madame. Pair it with coffee, juice, or a refreshing cocktail if vacation mode has officially kicked in.

Bulegreen Cafe Yard

If you want brunch with a different kind of backdrop, Shooters Waterfront brings the Intracoastal Waterway right to your table, with boats sailing past as you make your way through the brunch buffet and raw bar. For something a little more cozy, Bulegreen Café Yard in Oakland Park mixes all-day brunch with Brazilian touches in a leafy outdoor setting.

Ryan Ratino | MAASS

Save your appetite for dinner, because Greater Fort Lauderdale’s fine dining scene has earned serious attention from the MICHELIN Guide, including Chef’s Counter at MAASS, a one-MICHELIN-star restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale. The experience blends French technique, Japanese ingredients, and open-fire cooking in an intimate, chef-driven setting.

Daniel's, a Florida Steakhouse
Daniel's, a Florida Steakhouse

Another MICHELIN-recommended option is Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, where the classic steakhouse experience gets a Florida touch. Think rich cuts, top-notch service, and a menu made for lingering over another glass of wine.

Day 2: Historic Restaurants and Local Flavor

On your second day, lean into the places that have been part of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s story for decades.

Casablanca Cafe Exterior

Begin at Casablanca Cafe, set inside Fort Lauderdale’s first beachfront home. The Mediterranean Revival building brings a little old-world charm to a meal by the sea, whether you’re stopping in for lunch, happy hour, or dinner after sunset. It’s the kind of spot where live music drifts through the room, the patio hums with conversation, and the beach feels close enough to touch.

For lunch or dinner, make your way to Cap’s Place Island Restaurant in Lighthouse Point, Broward County’s oldest restaurant. The experience starts with a boat ride to the island, where this National Register of Historic Places landmark has roots as a 1920s casino and rum-running speakeasy. Inside, the wood walls, low ceilings, and plates of fresh local seafood, from snapper and pompano to lobster and stone crab, make the meal feel like a taste of South Florida history.

Larb Thai-Isan

Later, turn up the heat at Larb Thai-Isan in Fort Lauderdale. Also recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, this busy Thai spot is known for curries, noodles, salads, and other bold dishes from Thailand’s northeastern Isan region. If you like spice, say so. The kitchen does not play around.

Day 3: Food Halls, Markets, and Yelp-Worthy Finds

Yellow Green Farmers Market

Kick off your final day at Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood, where the air smells like coffee, grilled food, baked goods, and fresh produce. Wander the aisles, grab something delectable, and let the morning unfold one bite at a time.

Blazed BBQ Smorgasburg

In Fort Lauderdale, Smorgasburg Fort Lauderdale brings the energy of an outdoor food market to the city, with vendors serving everything from global street food to sweet treats. It’s an easy pick for groups because everyone can follow their own craving.

Marina Village

For waterfront grazing, head to Marina Village across Fort Lauderdale Beach. The breezy setting brings together food, drinks, and views near the beach, making it a strong choice when you want dinner to feel relaxed but still special.

Revelry

You can also build the day around two Broward restaurants that landed on Yelp’s 2026 Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. list: Revelry in Pompano Beach at No. 64 and Rosalia’s Kitchen in Miramar at No. 72. Revelry brings a cocktail-forward gastropub feel to Pompano Beach, while Rosalia’s Kitchen adds Mediterranean-Italian flavor to Miramar’s dining scene.

End your trip with one last meal at Ocean Prime in Fort Lauderdale, where seafood, steaks, cocktails, and a sleek dining experience make dinner feel like a proper finale. 

After three days of brunch plates, market bites, historic seafood, and standout dining, you’ll leave Greater Fort Lauderdale with the best kind of souvenir: a list of places you already want to come back for.