| LOCAL RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA |
| Ft. Lauderdale |
Palm Beaches |
Orlando |
Whether looking for a quick bite with the kids or a far more sophisticated fare, some 4,500 restaurants near the theme park capital of the world are proof positive that gastronomic diversity can lead to happiness for residents and visitors alike. Orlando cuisine ranges from American to the finest of French, Continental, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Add to those cuisines Chinese, Cuban, German, Mexican and more. Down home barbeque is easy to find, as are locations for Delicatessens, Pizzerias, Healthy - Natural foods, seafood and always find a fresh catch from nearby waters in this Central Florida stronghold. Dinner Show - Theatre dining is especially popular in Orlando, along with the opportunity to eat outdoors year-round. As for the attitude in a town driven by tourism, the operative word is "friendly."
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s some 3,500 restaurants range from tiny cafes to expansive al fresco waterfront dining. An abundance of quaint bistros, ethnic enclaves and top-rated steak and seafood houses bolster the Venice of America’s reputation as a world-class destination for pleasurable culinary exploration.
Despite a fabled reputation as an exclusive winter outpost for haute cuisine and old money, the Palm Beaches are dotted with more than 2,000 restaurants open year-round and ranging from elegant and pricey to sufficiently casual for most budgets.
Use the links above to search for great places in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami. The links below are staff recommendations:
Stir Crazy - Order from the menu or create your own Stirfry
Benihana
15th Street Fisheries
Anthony's Runway 84
Sea Watch
Carlos & Pepe's
Old Florida Seafood House
Dining in the Keys
AOL City Guide
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