Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,155 restaurants
Fort Lauderdale has evolved far beyond its spring break reputation, with over 1,100 restaurants anchored by the iconic Las Olas Boulevard dining scene. The city's extensive canal system and proximity to Port Everglades create a waterfront dining culture unlike anywhere else in Florida. From upscale steakhouses to beach bars on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the city caters to a sophisticated mix of locals, boaters, and cruise passengers.
Data on this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.
How to use this city page
Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.
What the citywide data means
Fort Lauderdale looks stronger than average on current grade mix, but individual inspection timelines still matter more than a citywide headline.
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About Dining in Fort Lauderdale
Of Fort Lauderdale's 1,155 graded restaurants, 84.4% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.4% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 5 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 97.8 out of 100, based on 342 inspections on record.
What Inspectors Look For
Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.
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Restaurants
Page 43 of 47THE G
1881 SE 17 ST
THE GRAND RESORT AND SPA - GRAND CAFE
2900 TERRAMAR ST
THE GREENHOUSE
3711 N OCEAN BLVD
THE GRILL AT THE GROVE
3109 E SUNRISE BLVD
THE GYRO GRILL FRESH AND SIMPLE
230 S UNIVERSITY DR
THE HOST TABLE AND TAP
1522 NE 4 AVE
THE HOUSE ON THE RIVER
301 SW 3 AVE
THE HUNGRY DUTCHMAN
2323 W STATE RD 84
THE JUICE SOMM
235 COMMERCIAL BLVD. #102
THE KATHERINE
723 EAST BROWARD BLVD
THE LOBBY FTL / MASA AND MORE
510 SE 5 AVE STE 129
THE LOUNGE AT CYPRESS CREEK KITCHEN
400 CORPORATE DR
THE MARKET AT LAS OLAS
300 TERMINAL DR
THE MARKET BY FOOD & WINE
200 TERMINAL DR TERMINAL 3
THE NEW LIGHTHOUSE CAFFE
2850 SW 54 ST
THE OLIVE GARDEN 1061
5550 FEDERAL HWY
THE PALM GARDEN
1401 S ANDREWS AVE
THE PIEFATHER
20 W LAS OLAS BLVD
THE PIZZA SPOT
601 SW 12 AVE
THE ROUNDUP
9020 W SR 84
THE ROYAL PALMS RESORTS & SPA
717 BREAKERS AVE
THE SALAD BOSS
1409 NW 6 ST UNIT 107
THE SALTY SOMBRERO
201 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
THE SHIP'S GALLEY
2100 S OCEAN LN
THE VILLAGE AT EASTPOINTE APARTMENTS
5201 N DIXIE HWY
Important context for city pages
City pages are comparison tools built from public Florida DBPR inspection data. They help surface local patterns quickly, but they are not official government rankings and they should not replace reading the individual restaurant page before making a decision.
