Fort Lauderdale Restaurants
There seem to be two types of travelers when it comes to eating on vacation. Some travelers plan their whole itinerary around mealtime while others fit it in between the other joys of holidaymaking. Fort Lauderdale happily fits the bill for both types, providing ample restaurants for consummate goodies and simply hungry tourists alike.The Armadillo Cafe is one of those places you plan into your day. Its smart, upscale, new southwestern cuisine is worth the anticipation. Should you have the smoked duck quesadillas or the grilled portabella tostada? This cafe offers a unique smoked mozzarella encrusted with pistachios, which is then deep-fried. For a main course, try the cedar-planked salmon with a mango barbeque glaze or grilled ostrich. Sea bass dusted with roasted porcinis is another favorite. The menu is full of tantalizing choices.
If everyone is famished, dinner at the Ark Restaurant may well be in order. Most Ark patrons go for the all-you-can-eat "Captain's Table" buffet. Its crowd-pleasing variety and consistent quality keep the place busy. Kids under 10 can eat their fill for $5.99. They will enjoy the rustic decor as well. When staying at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and you want something casual, delicious, and on-site, you are definitely in luck. You can enjoy a meal or a tapas-style snack poolside by the real cascading waterfalls and within sight of the beach.
Bistro Mezzaluna gets great reviews, as well as awards for its wine list. The beautifully decorated dining room is the perfect setting for Mezzaluna's creative Mediterranean offerings. Appetizers include jumbo shrimp with a red horseradish sauce; classic tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella salad; and filet mignon carpaccio. Consider moving on to a gorgonzola and red onion salad with spicy pecans and champagne vinaigrette or perhaps a traditional penne puttanesca. Then, there are the house-specialties like Mediterranean grilled chicken or a 20-ounce Black Angus prime rib chop. You will definitely not leave hungry. Therefore, whether you meticulously plan your dining or take a more casual approach, you are sure to enjoy the meals!