I saw Palm Trace Landings today. Those are real nice. Good choice Mike. Very happy to be in ft. lauderdale. I am going to go hit up Sweet Tomatoes with my girlfriend in a little bit.
I don't want anyone to come to South Fl to visit and go to the same ole chain restaurants that they go to all the time when they are at home--therefore, here are some ideas of some places to go when you are down here. If anyone has specific questions on certain genre's of food for when they are visiting...let me know and I'll try to help you out.
A FEW LAUDERDALE LOCATIONS:
Blue Moon Fish Company
http://www.bluemoonfishco.com/
This is one of my FAVORITE places to eat
Nice Dinner type place
Ft Lauderdale By the Sea--A bit Pricey (25-30/plate), but 5 Stars (Literally)!
--Call Ahead for reservations, ask for seating by the water.
Beverly Hills Cafe
http://www.ezpress.com/thebeverlyhillscafe.htm
Lighter meals in Plantation
TooJays Deli is pretty good too if you aren't a native of Fl.
http://www.toojays.com/
Lunch or dinner type place
Houston's
It is on Biscane Blvd in Aventura (Next to PF Changs) ~174th St, on the left when you are heading south.
A bit Pricy as well...but good food. Probably 20-25/plate.
A FEW SOUTH BEACH LOCATIONS
News Cafe
http://www.newscafe.com/
South Beach Ocean Drive, Good food good views
Clevelander
http://www.clevelander.com/
The Best Margharitas and the Best Garlic Fries I have ever had!
South Beach on Ocean and 10th.
My favorite place to relax on SB.
Mangos
http://www.mangostropicalcafe.com/index2.htm
South Beach Ocean and 8th.
SB in all its glory, salsa music destination.