The Wilder

Minimalist quarters in a chic hotel featuring a restaurant/bar, a 24-hour gym & a rooftop pool. Amid offices and restaurants in the upscale Las Olas neighborhood, this chic hotel is a 2-minute walk from NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and a 12-minute walk from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Brightline Fort Lauderdale train station is 11 minutes away by foot. Minimalist rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as coffeemakers and city views. Upgraded rooms add balconies or direct pool access. Suites provide separate living rooms. Room service is offered. Amenities include a polished restaurant/cocktail lounge and a 24-hour fitness center, plus a rooftop pool with a bar. Breakfast and parking are available.

Seaside hotel with an Old Florida feel, offering pools, a putting course, a spa & tennis courts. This classic, family-owned beachfront resort is a 10-minute drive from the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District and a 15-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Decorated in a tropical style, casual rooms and suites have balconies, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Poolside and ocean-view suites with full kitchens and wet bars are available. In-room Wi-Fi is free. The palm-filled 10-acre property features a private beach, 2 pools and 4 tennis courts, plus a putting course. There’s a full-service spa and a fitness center. Dining ranges from modern American fare to a soda shop serving brick-oven pizzas and ice cream.

Southport Raw Bar offers a laid-back, family-friendly vibe with fresh seafood, ice-cold drinks, and a dockside patio perfect for live music and fun.

Experience luxury at this oceanfront all-suite resort, featuring spacious accommodations, vibrant dining, and easy beach access for a perfect getaway.

Nestled in a charming historic building, this cozy spot boasts an impressive craft beer selection and a fun, nostalgic vibe complemented by occasional food trucks.

This vibrant spot serves up baja-inspired Mexican dishes and cocktails, boasting a spacious patio with stunning ocean views perfect for a breezy meal.

Neighborhood gay bar with quirky decor known for hosting events to raise money for community groups.

Egg N’ You, a nostalgic Fort Lauderdale diner since 1956, serves affordable breakfast classics and hearty meals in a charming, retro setting.

Chill pizza spot featuring wood–fired pies & a patio, plus an attached speakeasy–style cocktail bar.

This bustling Italian gem serves up fresh Neapolitan pies, handmade pastas, and more in a lively atmosphere with a charming piazza for bocce.