Best Lunch Restaurants in Central Beach

102 restaurants available nearby

1. S3 Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4388)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Central Beach

Booked 98 times today

Located on the ground floor, our restaurant Sun, Surf & Sand - also known as S3 - centers on coastal cuisine and a unique sharable concept. We offer the closest dining spot to the ocean anywhere along Fort Lauderdale Beach. Enjoy an eclectic mix of regular live music and acoustic entertainment, and a variety of special events throughout the season.

2. Takato Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3432)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Beach

Booked 127 times today

Takato – a Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant led by local celebrity Chef Taka."Takato brings unparalleled Japanese and Korean fusion to Fort Lauderdale. The oceanfront sanctuary located at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach delicately blends the beloved soul of Executive Chef Taek Lee's ancestry and takes you on a culinary journey through his Asian heritage that is bursting with creativity, authentic flavors and extraordinary culinary techniques."

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3. Evelyn's - Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(515)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Central Beach

Booked 19 times today

Join us at Evelyn’s Fort Lauderdale, where coastal Florida cuisine meets Eastern Mediterranean flavor. Enjoy elevated Atlantic views and fresh ocean breezes in an atmosphere of sophisticated fun. The name honors Fort Lauderdale luminary Evelyn Fortune Bartlett for the beauty she bestowed upon our city.A native of Long Island, New York, Chef Brandon Salomon fell in love with cooking at a young age. After training at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, he worked at acclaimed restaurants and hotels in New York, Florida and San Francisco. In 2015, he joined Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, where he played a major role at the signature restaurant, Florie’s, helmed by three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco. Now in Fort Lauderdale, Chef Brandon is bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean to Evelyn’s.

4. MAASS

4.5

Awesome(347)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Beach

Booked 28 times today

A contemporary American restaurant that embraces the open-fire hearth. MAASS by Chef Ryan Ratino brings a MICHELIN-accoladed team to Fort Lauderdale focusing on ingredients sourced from the finest markets. Craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list compliment the refined menu and served with warm hospitality.Our dress code is designed to complement the elevated atmosphere of our restaurant. We kindly request that guests refrain from wearing shorts, flip-flops, sandals, sportswear or baseball caps. Thank you for helping us curate an amazing dining experience, we can't wait to have you!

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5. Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale

4.7

Exceptional(5794)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Central Beach

Booked 62 times today

STEAK 954 is a modern boutique ocean-front steakhouse. The restaurant features dry-aged prime beef from hand-picked ranches; American, Australian and Japanese A5 wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and the finest wines and spirits with selections from all over the globe. STEAK 954 is one of the only 32 restaurants in the USA that is certified to sell authentic kobe beef.**Reservations accepted for in-door dining only. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period. Our terrace seating is first come-first serve based on availability and weather permitting. No centerpieces or birthday decorations are allowed inside the dining room.**

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6. El Vez-Ft. Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(1260)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Beach

Booked 22 times today

Stephen Starr brings traditional Mexican fare with a touch of Baja flavor to sunny South Florida.**Reservations accepted for in-door dining only. Our terrace seating is first come-first serve based on availability and weather permitting.**

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7. Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(22)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Central Beach

Booked 11 times today

Casa Playa is a Latin American Fusion Restaurant in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach, just two blocks west of A1A along Birch Road. Our Food is a Fusion of Latin American recipes: We strive to bring you the best flavors of Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Spain with a high emphasis on quality ingredients. Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale's Central Beach, our restaurant enjoys an amazing location with a beautiful outdoor/indoor bar and plenty of covered outdoor seating. Come check us out for lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Sunday and for weekend Brunch. We are closed Mondays for now.

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8. Tinta- Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach

4.7

Exceptional(565)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Beach

Booked 20 times today

"Start your day with an oceanside breakfast experience at Tinta. Located at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Tinta is the sister restaurant to the resort's upscale Mexican eatery, Lona Cocina Tequileria. Tinta, meaning "ink" in Spanish, is the ink to Lona's canvas, which is a reference to Chef Pablo Salas' love of tattoos. Tinta serves breakfast exclusively while Lona has rocketed to popularity for its lunch and dinner service, killer brunch, and bar program. Whether you are a local or just passing by, enjoy breakfast inside or out on the restaurant's gorgeous oceanside terrace. Tinta by Lona is Fort Lauderdale's go-to spot for a little "sabor" with a Mexican twist, and is sure to kick off any day right."

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9. Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery

4.4

Awesome(1559)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Beach

Booked 16 times today

Located inside The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery offers a grown-up interpretation of a chic boardwalk dining experience with a whimsical twist on fresh dining favorites from the land and sea. Wild Thyme is a dining concept from Society 8 Hospitality Group, a full-service restaurant and events company. Society 8 has launched several successful restaurant concepts including Sistrunk Marketplace & The House on the River. At Wild Thyme, guests will enjoy stunning, panoramic oceanfront views to accompany their fresh caught ocean and farm raised main land offerings. The warm and inviting atmosphere is a perfect choice for a small dinner, or to gather with a large group. Wild Thyme’s eclectic menu and charming beachfront ambiance provides a home away from home for tourists visiting Fort Lauderdale Beach and locals alike.

10. Burlock Coast

4.7

Exceptional(1520)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Central Beach

Booked 25 times today

Offering modern coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-cafe-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition era rumrunners. At the helm of Burlock Coast is Culinary & Beverage Director Paula DaSilva delivering only the highest quality seafood and produce as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier drives the menu and evolves it seasonally and with daily specials. Floor to ceiling windows and open-air bar, expansive patio seating and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Burlock Coast has been named one of the best restaurants on the beach. 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more will be added to the check. Please adjust at your discretion. For intimate occasions, celebrations or entertaining clients, we invite you to host your event in one of our private dining rooms. Contact us at (954) 302-6430 or email steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com for more information regarding our private spaces.

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ANNETTEVIP
Chicago / Illinois •36 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything we had was delicious. Started with baked scallops and crab (yes it is hot even though it's under the cold appetizers). Then had wagyu dumplings, which were pan seared and crispy on the outside. The sushi was extremely fresh and very light. Thin coat of rice so you can actually taste the sushi instead of tasting only rice. Can't wait to go back. Smelled delicious aromas of shrimp fried rice at other tables and will definitely try that next time.
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Takato RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Central Beach
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4.8
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ThomasVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •37 reviews
5.0
Dined today
amazing restaurant impeccable service food was beyond what you could ever imagine. Diversity of menu choices from a Mediterranean cuisine was just fabulous. My only complaint we had a bottle of Finca Sandoval and it was on the wine list at $89 and we were charged 139.
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Evelyn's - Four Seasons Fort LauderdalePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Central Beach
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4.6
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Krissy
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
2nd time for dinner in 3 days. Food is fabulous. Server Jinan a joy. Decor lovely. One of our favorite places when visiting Ft. Lauderdale.
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S3 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Central Beach
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4.7
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MiguelVIP
Miami - Dade •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Love going to Contessa but last night the service was off because it was to busy so the server was not on point . The bus boy was very helpful beside that as always the food is amazing
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Contessa - MiamiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Design District
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4.6
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KemiVIP
West Palm Beach •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
The food was exceptional, drinks as well and the service was great!
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ZZ's LunchPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Buena Vista
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102 restaurants available nearby

1. S3 Restaurant

2. Takato Restaurant

3. Evelyn's - Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale

4. MAASS

5. Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale

6. El Vez-Ft. Lauderdale

7. Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

8. Tinta- Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach

9. Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery

10. Burlock Coast

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