2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach
tel.: 954/782-0606
A casually formal space with delightful aromas from around the world. You will find specialties from Italian, Asian, Creole, Cuban, and Caribbean kitchens to create exotic and delicious mixes like potato-encrusted soft-shell crab, barbecued chicken quesadilla, and pistachio-fried oysters, as well as a host of other exciting but not overwrought dishes. Reserve early on weekends, when the most coveted seats, the cozy booths, book well in advance.

tel.: 954/764-3500
Although it may seem odd to sit next to a roaring fire while listening to live music in the warm South Florida climate, at Casablanca , in reality it blends perfectly with the stunning architecture and local cooking. Six or seven specials are included daily on the menu;

2889 Stirling Rd., Hollywood (west of I-95)
tel.: 954/961-4070
Catering to Broward's New York crowd for nearly 3 decades, this warehouse-sized deli serves the area's finest cheese blintzes, red cabbage soup, and matzo balls. Breakfast selections include super-thick French toast with bacon, sausage, or ham, plus dozens of egg specialties like minced lox, eggs and onions, or corned-beef hash and eggs. All baking is done on the premises. And owners are proud to say that absolutely everything else, from coleslaw to blintzes, is also homemade.

ph: 954.791.4866
Armadillo Café is an upscale establishment that focuses on and serves a southwestern American cuisine where people frequently get seafood. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $20 to $30, and dress casual.

4245 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308-5532
ph: 954.568.5662
La Bamba Iii Mexican And Spanish serves Spanish and Mexican cooking. Expect the average entrée to cost $8 to $12. Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. Details to Note: Reservations are not accepted. Parking has been arranged for customers. Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard.

10001 Cleary Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324-1000
ph: 954.452.2990
Here you'll find a place that is gonna dish up a Mexican menu along with an emphasis on sandwiches and salads. Expect the average entree to cost for the most part in the range of $12 to $20, and dress casual.

1 Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308-3601
ph: 954.776.0001
Aruba Beach Café offers guests seafood, salads and steak. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $12 to $20, and dress casual.

3134 Northeast 9th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304-3309
ph: 954.563.3474
This eatery dishes up seafood and steak. Expect the average entrée to cost $8 to $1.