Family Restaurants Fort Lauderdale Florida - American Food Ft. Lauderdale Broward County

	Ark Restaurant and Lounge 954-584-3074 Map Menu top Buffet style lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch since 1978… Family owned and operated by brothers Jimmy & Jerry Kleinrichert, with their special preparation method of our slow roasted seasoned Prime Rib au jus; a secret brought with the family from the Midwest. The most unique Salad Deck in all of Broward County: crisp greens, an abundance of fresh vegetables, pastas, crumbled bleu cheese, homemade dressings and more! We are famous for our Grandma Kleinrichert’s famous Bread Pudding recipe with her special sauce! We serve Broasted Chicken prepared to perfection daily.
	Big Louie's 954-467-1166 Map Menu top Family Pizzeria and Italian restaurant. Large portions of Spaghetti, Ziti, Linguine, Lasagna, Manicotti, Eggplant Parmigiana and custom made pizzas are among the daily offerings.
	Boston Market 954-561-5310 Map Menu top Roasted Chicken, Family Meals, Pot Pies, Salads, Vegetables and more...
	Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 954-463-0777 Map Menu top The first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant and Market opened in 1996 on Cannery Row in Monterey, California. We are a small chain of seafood restaurants committed to providing a casual environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal and have some fun too. Food is the hero at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Our menu features shrimp, of course. But we’ve won awards for our dixie-style baby back ribs and our drink menu as well. Once you've had one of our margaritas hand-shaken at your table, you’re sure to be a fan. Bubba's is a family oriented restaurant featuring a children's menu.
	Café Europa Trattoria 954-763-6600 Map top The Best Value on Las Olas. Have a cup of coffee or a complete meal. Sit inside or outside. Please note that our current location is closed pending our relocation to our new address at 910 E. Las Olas Blvd. We will be open later in June of 2010 - Thank You!
	California Pizza Kitchen 954-565-1196 Map Menu top CPK, It's Pizza like only a California could make. Excellent salads and a great place to bring the family. They serve exotic pizza creations like, Mango Tandoori Chicken; grilled tandoori chicken, mango, mild onions, red peppers and Mozzarella cheese on a spicy golden curry sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and a sweet mango chili sauce. Their most popular pizza, the original Barbecued Chicken, was introduced in their first restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1985.
	Carrabba's Italian Grill 954-782-2688 Map Menu top Ciao and welcome to Carrabba's where you can enjoy a casual dinner in a warm, festive atmosphere. Discover a variety of fresh, handmade Italian dishes cooked to order in our lively exhibition kitchen. Join us any night for our house specialties including crispy calamari, chicken marsala, mussels, tender filet, unique pasta dishes and handmade pizzas baked in our wood-burning oven. For our "bambini" (younger guests) we offer a special menu including pasta, chicken fingers and kid-size pizzas. Children are always welcome at our house!
	Catfish Dewey's 954-566-5333 Map Menu top Catfish, Catfish, Catfish! Welcome to Catfish Dewey's. Established in 1984, Dewey's is a family owned and operated restaurant dedicated to offering the finest seafood available for the best value. Our specialty is farm raised catfish, but our menu is quite diverse. We have a variety of all-you-can-eat specials like Shrimp, Clams, Sea Scallops, Fresh Florida Stone Crab - All You Can Eat!, Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, BBQ Baby Back Ribs as well as generous traditional portion meals. Dewey's is a bit of country in the city. Reserve early for our monthly country Hoe-down. Featuring All You Can Eat Stone Crabs! (In-Season)
	Cheesecake Factory, The 954-463-1999 Map Menu top Famous for their desserts, don't overlook their excellent meals while on Las Olas Blvd. We have great burgers like our Kobe, made with American Kobe Beef with Sautéed Mushrooms. Other specialties include our, humble Shepherd's Pie, Hungarian Goulash, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Chicken Madeira & Steak Diane Combo. Eat, enjoy but don't forget the cheesecake. Zagat's "Most Popular" eateries are both on Las Olas, Mark's and the Cheesecake Factory.
	Chico Mineiro Brazilian Restaurant 954-956-7939 Menu top Click Here For On-Line Reservations A bigger space for more friends! Chico Mineiro Brazilian Restaurant has moved to a larger place. Lunch, dinner, happy hour, private parties, etc. There is always a good reason to make Chico Mineiro Restaurant a place where you can get together with your family and friends to enjoy a good meal. For more than 10 years Chico Mineiro Express has offered a great variety of Brazilian food to its customers. You are invited to be part of our history. Come to prove the delicious items of our menu. You will be delighted! Featuring Our, All You Can Eat Buffet. Enjoy a great variety of the Brazilian Cuisine for a fixed price. A La Carte menu also available. We offer over 50 different Brazilian Dishes with Daily Specials, serving, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
	Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza 954-741-4099 Map Menu top Have your next child's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's. Lots of games to entertain them and plenty of Pizza and soda.
	Cracker Barrel - Deerfield Beach 954-426-4100 Map Menu top Here at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, our Lunch & Dinner menus offer home style country cooking with quality ingredients prepared from scratch throughout the day. You'll find everything you love about country cooking, plus a few items that might surprise you. And just in case you're in the mood for breakfast, you can order it anytime of the day.
	Dairy Queen 954-566-5735 Map top This is, has been, and continues to be an original neighborhood Dairy Queen, no burgers, no air-conditioned dining room, just a walk up window and concrete patio tables from which you savor your blizzard's and chocolate dipped cones and soft serve banana splits.
	Dave & Buster's 954-923-5505 Map Menu top Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment. Where great food, signature drinks & one-of-a kind fun can be found 50,000 sq. ft. under one enormous roof. Looking for excitement? Try the Million Dollar Midway or one of our vibrant, fully stocked bars. Need to chill out and relax? Head to our stylish world-class billiards and shuffleboard area. Want to enjoy a delicious meal? Step into the sophisticated atmosphere of our elegant dining area and enjoy something from our All-American menu.
	Denny's 954-491-1019 Map Menu top Denny's on US1 and East Commercial Boulevard, Open 24 Hours a day.
	Egg & You 954-564-2045 Map top Famous for serving Breakfast to Fort Lauderdale Residents for over 50 years. Also serving lunch and dinner. Just east of the Peaceful Dove Inn on US1.
	Flaming Pit - Pompano Beach 954-943-3484 Map top CLOSED: Across from Pompano Beach Air Park, the Flaming Pit offers an exceptional value lunch buffet with a great soup & salad bar along with fresh Broasted Chicken, plus a regular menu for lunch and dinner. The Flaming Pit also offers a children's menu, a separate cocktail lounge and private party rooms.
	Flashback Diner & Coffeehouse 954-454-8300 Map Menu top Open 24 Hours! With the feel of a small town diner, the Flashback Diner has heaping servings of comfort food, great hours, an extensive menu, fantastic service and plenty of desserts from which to choose. Flashback is great at any time of day. Whether it be for Sunday brunch or a late night snack. The full menu is available 24/7
	Franco & Vinny's - Pizza Shack 954-564-9522 Map top Known to locals since the early 70's. Don't be fooled by the name. Franco and Vinny serve a complete Italian menu in a casual, but recently remodeled, beach location on Sunrise Blvd.
	Hard Rock Cafe 954-315-9112 Map Menu top Down home foods. Start with a bowl of Texas Chili and some Nacho's. We do an awesome Memphis Tennessee Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que Baby Back Ribs or Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que Chicken or you can have both on our combo platter. We also serve Certified Angus Burgers like our Hickory BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger or our HRC Veggie Burger. Not to mention our aged center-cut 12 oz. New New York Strip Steak topped with Merlot-garlic butter. Great food, fun, service, music and rock memorabilia.
	International House of Pancakes 954-567-9687 Map Menu top Better known as the Ihop Restaurant, with a carafe of hot coffee enjoy a stack of your favorite pancakes with your choice of syrup.
	Jack's BBQ Smokehouse 954-567-9595 Map top Jack's Barbecue Smokehouse offers real pit barbecue just west of the railroad tracks on Oakland Park Blvd. Slow cooked and smoked over real oak and hickory wood, then covered with Jack's family recipe BBQ sauce, equals pork spare ribs, beef and chicken without equal. Order up some of Jack Mays' cooked greens, baked beans, French fries and corn bread and you have a complete down south meal. If you are all full up when you finish, order some homemade cobbler and take it home for later.
	Jax House Of Ribs 954-607-9693 Map Menu top CLOSED - Formerly: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Que. Jax House of Ribs has closed it's Powerline Road location. The landlord has decided to sell the building. Jax has secured facilities to continue its catering operations and is seeking a new location to re-open its restaurant. Catering orders can be placed by calling 954-607-9693. We appreciate our customer's patience and when a new location has been designated, we will contact our VIP members via e-mail and make announcements in local newspapers.
	Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor 954-923-4445 Map Menu top Welcome to Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant. We are an old fashioned ice cream parlor with one of the nation's largest Collections of rural American memorabilia, including a world class automobile license plate collection. Jaxson's Ice Cream eatery enjoys 50+ years of continued operations, serving decades of old recipes for ice cream and food preparations. Jaxson's takes special pride in all of its products. Jaxson's Ice Cream and topping are prepared daily on the premises using the freshest dairy cream, berries, and nuts. In addition, our sodas, sundaes and other ice cream creations are topped with real whipped cream. The same concern and attention is given in the preparation of all foods in Jaxson's Country Kitchen. What ever you do, don't spell their name Jackson's!
	Julian's 954-561-0808 Map top Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on the Beach. Come away with a delightfully full stomach and a full wallet. This is quality, inexpensive, made to order dining served all day long on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Breakfast is served until 2 PM daily and includes Ham & Eggs for less than $5. Have a nice Chef's or a Caesar Salad for lunch. Stop by in the afternoon for a fresh ground beef burger or a hot hoagie. Dinner entrees start at under $10 and the most expensive item on the menu, a full rack of Baby Back Ribs, won't cost you $20. Finish up with an order of Crepes and a Cappuccino.
	Jungle Queen Riverboat 954-462-5596 Map Menu top For over 65 years, Fort Lauderdale's legendary Jungle Queen Riverboat Bar-B-Que and Shrimp Dinner Cruise is known throughout the world, and it's more than 14 million guests over the years have enjoyed the fun-filled, relaxing evening aboard the Jungle Queen. The cruise up the New River, the "all you wish to eat" dinner and the variety show have made it a "Must" in Fort Lauderdale.
	Kelly`s Landing - New England Seafood 954-760-7009 Map Menu top Kelly's Landing specializes in fresh New England and local seafood as well as a variety of popular dishes and desserts that are prepared fresh daily. At Kelly's our goal is to provide great food, beer and wine served by a friendly staff in a casual, family atmosphere. And don't miss our Sunday Brunch! Our brunch menu is available every Sunday from 11AM to 3PM! Wednesday is Broward County teacher's day, 20% discount all day!
	Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant 954-563-3272 Map Menu top The premier Polynesian restaurant, lounge and supperclub in the United States. In operation since 1956, there is nothing quite like it anywhere. Escape to one of the most unique dining and entertainment places in all of South Florida. The award winning cuisine includes Cantonese and American dishes from fresh seafood and steaks grilled to perfection, to house specialties like Peking Duck, Rack of Lamb and Lobster Bora Bora. Outdoor dining available in their tropical garden. Click Here To View The Tropical Drink Menu Read Some Incredible Reviews A Very Special Offer !!! Buy One Entree - Get One Entree Free
	Nick's Italian Restaurant 954-563-6441 Map Menu top Welcome to the newly remodeled Nick's Italian Restaurant! Since 1974, Nick's serves authentic, mouth watering Italian dishes - appetizers, pastas, pizzas, subs, seafood, steaks, veal and poultry to discerning Galt Ocean Mile customers until 4:00 a.m. and features live entertainment on the weekends. Guests may take advantage of our Early Bird Dinners seven days a week until 6:00 p.m. Fun for the Whole Family, Nick's warm family-friendly atmosphere allows kids to create their own pizza masterpieces with Nick's "Build Your Own Pizza," which they assemble. Come enjoy live music and dancing at Nick's Upstairs, where ensembles and soloists perform a variety of old-time favorites and contemporary tunes.
	Old Florida Seafood House 954-566-1044 Map top Longtime local favorite for local seafood and drink, not in a tourist location, but off of NE 26th Street in Wilton Manors. They are known for their Raw Bar, generous portions and fresh seafood. We recommend their fried shrimp, larger than what a typical restaurant would serve, they are butterflied and lightly breaded so they come out with a nice golden tan color and slightly crunchy.
	Olive Garden 954-776-3341 Map Menu top Family Italian restaurant located on US1 same parent company as the Red Lobster and Smokey Bones.
	Olympia Flame Diner 954-480-8402 Map Menu top We stood around this diamond in the rough, and wondered at the endless possibilities, and so the idea of Olympia Flame Diner was born in 1991. Our vision of an American Greek Diner had come to fruition in the beautiful seaside town of Deerfield Beach, complete with servers who not only know your name, but have your breakfast, lunch or dinner on the table before you know it! Olympia Flame burns bright as a beacon to quality food, and friendly service and mom and pop are always steering the helm! Sit back, relax, and enjoy your visit. OPA!!!
	Original Pancake House, The 954-564-8881 Map Menu top The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953, our recipes demand only the very finest of ingredients and our own recipe sourdough starter. Our batters and sauces are made fresh in each restaurant’s kitchen. Our signature items include the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection. To create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze.
	Outback Steakhouse 954-771-4390 Map Menu top Outback Steakhouse serves the freshest food possible, using only the highest quality ingredients; from our fresh imported Parmesan cheese, grated fresh daily, to our imported virgin olive oil. Our fresh Midwestern grain fed beef is the highest quality choice beef available and we serve only fresh, never frozen chicken and fish. Almost everything is made fresh daily in house including our salad dressings, our delicious chocolate sauce, our croutons, and our creamy onion soup. We like to describe our menu as "full flavored" and are proud of the fact that Outback really defines the word quality with our food.
	Peter Pan Diner 954-565-7177 Map top On Oakland Park Blvd. by Dixie highway, Peter Pan is a 24-hour full service restaurant with a full bar. Breakfast specials are weekdays and the full menu is available at 3:00 AM.
	Pirate Republic Bar, Seafood & Grill 954-779-7677 Map top Relaxed waterfront drinking and dining in a beautiful downtown Marina setting. It is a family fun place offering open-air dining, dockside bar, swimming pool, and a magnificent view of New River. Formerly Shirttail Charlie's, The Pirate Bar offers simple snacks to the freshest seafood dinners. The Pirate Bar is the ideal place to relax and listen to nightly entertainment. The bar features char grilled fresh Florida fish and a variety of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads.
	Pizza Fusion 954-358-5353 Map Menu top Pizza Fusion was born out of a desire to serve delicious natural & organic food in a clean, unique and comfortable atmosphere. Here at Pizza Fusion we care! We care about everything from the health of our menu to the health of our planet. We realize that our concerns for the environment are on the top of everyone's list, not just ours, which is why we decided to use only company owned Hybrid cars to deliver our delicious organic pizza, salads and sandwiches. Our stores are also 100% powered BY THE WIND!* Yep, with Pizza Fusion it always comes back to the environment. It's everyone's planet. We're just trying to make it a little cleaner, and tastier!
	Red Lobster 954-731-8825 Map Menu top Family seafood house on US1. When you have crave a taste of the ocean, we have a great new creation like Maui Luau Shrimp and Salmon. Our fresh fish selections change daily, when you visit, check out our new fresh fish sheet for a complete listing of today’s features. Some of our favorites include Atlantic salmon, tilapia and rainbow trout, in addition to a great variety of other regional and local favorites. Featuring wood fire grilled seafood.
	Ruby Tuesday of Pompano Beach 954-969-8082 Map Menu top Time to quit living in the past and start cooking up something new that still takes you back – like a pimento cheese burger, pretzel rolls, or lobster mac ‘n cheese that’s comfort food in a cashmere sweater. Experience great-tasting food expertly prepared with the highest-quality ingredients, and handcrafted drinks made only with premium-brand spirits – all served with gracious hospitality in comfortable and up-to-date surroundings. Better quality, better variety, better value. Better get to the new Ruby Tuesday.
	Smokey Bones 954-493-7779 Map Menu top Casual American Family Barbecue on US1. Good, Moderately Priced, Full Bar. Famous for our Brunswick Stew, Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs and our Barbecue Baby Back Ribs. Owned by the Darden company who also owns the Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants.
	Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Que CLOSED - Reopened as Jax House of Ribs
	Steak & Ale 954-771-4580 Map Menu top Steak and Ale is famous for their Signature Herb Roasted Prime Rib®, Hand-trimmed, seasoned and slow roasted for hours to achieve peak tenderness. For those who prefer a small quality steak, try their Filet Mignon, A hand-trimmed filet naturally aged and tender. For a steak with a robust flavor enjoy their Ribeye, A 14 oz. cut aged, seasoned and grilled to perfection. For texture you can't beat their New York Strip, A 12 oz. thick cut, perfectly aged and marbled NY strip. All steaks are aged to perfection and served with a baked potato and your choice of salad bar, Caesar salad or a Bleu cheese wedge. Making every steak the perfect steak.
	Sweet Tomatoes - Fort Lauderdale 954-771-7111 Map Menu top Sweet Tomatoes, the healthy alternative buffet. Among our offerings. Tossed Salads: Caesar Salad Asiago (Non-Vegetarian), Roasted Vegetables w/ Feta & Olives (Vegetarian). Prepared Salads: Aunt Doris' Red Pepper Slaw (Fat-free, Vegetarian), German Potato (Low-fat, Vegetarian), Joan’s Broccoli Madness, (Non-Vegetarian), Spicy Southwestern Pasta (Low-fat, Vegetarian). Soups: Chicken Tortilla w/ Jalapeno Chilies & Tomatoes (Low-fat), Deep Kettle House Chili w/Meat, Irish Potato Leek (Vegetarian), Vegetarian Chili (Low-fat, Vegetarian). Pastas: Macaroni & Cheese (Vegetarian), Vegetarian Marinara w/ Basil (Vegetarian), Assorted Muffins and Desserts.
	TGI Friday's 954-772-1340 Map Menu top Quality fine food and drink, one of the original Friday's locations. Start with one of our specialty frozen drinks and have an appetizer, or two, or three... like our; Wicked Wings, Potato Skinny Dippers, Crispy Green Bean Fries, Fried Mac & Cheese, Parmesan-Crusted Sicilian Quesadillas, Fried Mozzarella, Loaded Potato Skins, Chicken Quesadilla, Friday's Tostado Nachos, Tuscan Spinach Dip, Jack Daniel's Sampler, Pot Stickers, Sesame Jack Chicken Strips, Zen Chicken Pot Stickers. And then... on to the dinner menu...
	Tijuana Flats 954-463-3480 Map Menu top Quality Tex-Mex style Mexican American food for take-out or eat-In on Sunrise Blvd. Terrific Hot Sauce Bar. Join us on Taco Tuesday's for two taco's for $4.99, chips and drink included. We have the largest assortment of bottled hot sauces that you are likely to ever see. Take home a bottle or two or order from our corporate web site.
	Tropical Acres Steakhouse 954-761-1744 Map Menu top Tropical Acres Restaurant has just recently celebrated it's 56th Anniversary, operating under the same family ownership at the same location in South Florida since 1949. Our philosophy through the years has always been to give the customer the most value for their dollar. Value is the way you are greeted and treated, it's the quality of your dining experience. Serving the best food at sensible prices in a friendly, caring atmosphere is what we do best, and we believe it is what keeps the customer coming back to Broward's Oldest Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant.
	Zuckerellos Restaurant & Fish Co. 954-776-4282 Map Menu top Family style Italian food just off the beach. Eat in a sit-down restaurant for just a bit more than you would to pay for pizza delivery, excellent specialty dishes featuring fresh seafood and a full bar.