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Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Fort Lauderdale? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Cafe Maxx
4.9
4.9 (1705)
$31 to $50
American
Pompano Beach
About the restaurant
Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.
Top review
Bruce
Dined 3 days ago
Cafe Maxx always delivers an outstanding experience. We had the pleasure of introducing a wonderful friend to Cafe Maxx last night and he was so impressed with the incredible layer of flavors in all that we enjoyed. You have a new foodie loyal follower. Thanks so much Cafe Maxx!
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Tuna sashimi Pizza
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Filet Mignon Tartar
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Seasons 52 - Sawgrass
4.8
4.8 (2034)
$31 to $50
American
Sunrise
About the restaurant
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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NardiaVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Our salads were delicious and the service was superb, per usual. The meatballs had a bit more bread crumbs than we like and Mac and cheese lacked cheese and flavor. But I will be back for that Tuna Crunch salad. The key lime pie did NOT disappoint!
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Lump Crab And Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms
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Ahi Tuna Tartare
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Wood-Grilled Idaho Rainbow Trout
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Seasons 52 - Ft. Lauderdale
4.8
4.8 (6087)
$31 to $50
American
Coral Ridge
About the restaurant
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
Top review
RowanVIP
Dined 2 days ago
A very enjoyable evening, low calorie but high in taste food with excellent service from Jade. Thank you very much Jade!!
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Half Flatbread
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Wood-Grilled Idaho Rainbow Trout
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Ahi Tuna Tartare
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Moxies - Fort Lauderdale
4.8
4.8 (456)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Moxies is one of the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, located on E Las Olas Blvd. Offering a trendy and lively atmosphere, our two-level modern restaurant boasts a globally inspired menu, serving freshly made dishes perfect for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late night eats, or weekend brunch. With indoor-outdoor bars on both levels, a spacious covered patio, and plenty of TVs, Moxies is the place to catch sporting events or enjoy Happy Hour in Fort Lauderdale. Indulge in our handcrafted cocktails and extensive wine list, which features half-priced bottles every Wednesday. Our restaurant can also host large group dining events, like bachelorettes, birthdays, and corporate events, and offers a private space on the 2nd level.
Top review
Judy
Dined 5 days ago
Everything about Moxies is a vibe and I’m glad I chose it! Great food, service, atmosphere, and stunning Christmas trees!
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Steak & Eggs
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Thai Chili Chicken
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Blackened Mahi Mahi
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The Foxy Brown
4.8
4.8 (831)
$30 and under
American
Victoria Park
About the restaurant
The Foxy Brown is a local neighborhood spot inspired by a patty melt and a milkshake. We specialize in serving comfort food with a twist!

Voted Best Brunch in Fort Lauderdale!
We have moved. Come check out our new location at 476 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Brunch Available Saturday & Sunday only from 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Top review
Linda
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Very nice experience! Was my first time. Definitely will be back!
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Grilled Caesar Salad
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Short Rib Benedict
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Crab Cake Benedict
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The Terrace Grill
4.8
4.8 (747)
$31 to $50
American
Flagler Village
About the restaurant
Trendy. Tasteful. Familiar. Our city is all of these things, and The Terrace Grill presents it in its purest form. Join us at our Fort Lauderdale restaurant and take a seat; whether you sit inside or outside, dining on a starry night. Our modern dining room, friendly staff, and savory classics are ready to impress.
Don’t worry about getting lost: Set in trendy Flagler Village, you can find The Terrace Grill on the ground floor of The Dalmar, half a mile north of Las Olas.


Top review
Pierrette
Dined 7 days ago
The place and food were amazing, and the server was fantastic! I give it a 10 out of 10!
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Key Lime Pie
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Short Rib Ravioli
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Chocolate Ganache Cake
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Tap 42 -Coral Springs
4.6
4.6 (435)
$30 and under
American
Coral Springs
About the restaurant
Tap42, Pouring the best beer in Coral Springs. Craft Beers on tap, Rotating Cask Ale, Premium Rotating Bourbons, Hand-Crafted Cocktails and great food.
We look forward to serving you!
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
Great service, amazing food! Little pricey but worth it.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Pembroke Pines, FL
4.6
4.6 (5522)
$30 and under
American
Pembroke Pines
About the restaurant
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
Top review
MariluzVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great restaurant concept .it could get very very noisy
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Sweet Chili Calamari
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
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Caprese Flatbread
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Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale / Lips
4.9
4.9 (590)
$31 to $50
American
Oakland Park
About the restaurant
AquaPlex Ft. Lauderdale is the place for Dinner, Drinks, and Drag...elevated! South Florida's Top Drag Queens perform shows nightly in our state-of-the art restaurant and nightclub! Guests must be aged 21+.

SHOW SCHEDULE
Tuesdays-Tango Tuesday!
Wednesdays-Bitchy Bingo!
Thursdays-The Celebrity Impersonation Show!
Saturday Afternoons-The Aquanettes Brunch!
Fridays & Saturdays-The Aquanettes Review!
Fridays & Saturdays Late Night-The Dirty Show!
Sunday Afternoon-The Aquanettes Brunch!
Sunday Evening-80s/90s Retro Show!

Tuesday Evenings-$15 Cover & $15 Minimum Food/Drink Purchase

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Evening-$35
(Dinner & Show Package)

Friday & Saturday-$49
(Dinner & Show Package)

Friday & Saturday Late Night Dirty Show-$15 Cover & $15 Minimum Food/Drink Purchase

Saturday & Sunday Brunch-$49.95
(All Inclusive Brunch and Show Package, includes Unlimited Mimosas, Champagne, or Bloody Marys + Entrée)

**Pricing above does not include drinks, tax, or gratuity.

Top review
FidelVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Dinner & show experience. Waitresses also serve as entertainers. Variety on the menu. They were out of coconut shrimp this night. I had fried calamari and the lobster ravioli; both were good but I’ve had better fried calamari. Key lime pie was delicious. Bring topping money for the entertainers.
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American Tapas Bar
4.8
4.8 (356)
$30 and under
American
Lauderdale by the Sea
About the restaurant
ATB brings you a whole new experience on american food.
Small sharable plates, craft cocktails, live music and a incredible atmosphere.
Top review
Abby
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
This was a perfect chill, but still SOO fun place to go for dessert and drinks for our friends bachelorette weekend! Highly recommend! The musician was SOO engaging and hilarious, but not too loud so we could still talk!! Would love to go back and try the tapas someday!
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Mac N' Cheese
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PRIX-FIXE WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
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HAPPY HOUR! (BAR AND HIGH-TOPS)
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