Top 10 Restaurants to Book During Dine Out Lauderdale 2026
Dine Out Lauderdale returns August 1 through September 30, 2026, turning Greater Fort Lauderdale into a two-month celebration of the region's best kitchens. Participating restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe menus at $35 for lunch and $45, $60, or $75 for dinner, depending on the venue. It is the ideal excuse to book that waterfront table you have been eyeing, try a new cuisine, or treat your group to a proper night out after a day on the water. For guests staying in a private Maruca Group villa in Fort Lauderdale, every restaurant on this list is a short drive from your door.
1. Ocean Prime
Address: 171 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 302-3838
Hours: Monday–Friday lunch 12:00 PM–3:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday brunch 12:00 PM–3:00 PM; Monday–Saturday dinner 3:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday dinner 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Reserve: ocean-prime.com or OpenTable
Signature dishes: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Chilean Sea Bass, Prime Roll
Ocean Prime sits on the Intracoastal Waterway with two levels of outdoor terrace space. The menu balances a serious raw bar with prime steaks and sushi, and the Dine Out Lauderdale menu runs Sunday through Thursday during the promotion. It is a natural choice for groups who want a polished waterfront setting without leaving Las Olas.
2. Chima Steakhouse
Address: 2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 712-0580
Hours: Lunch Saturday–Sunday 12:30 PM–3:00 PM; Dinner Monday–Thursday 5:30 PM–9:00 PM, Friday 5:30 PM–10:00 PM, Saturday 4:30 PM–10:00 PM, Sunday 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Reserve: chimasteakhouse.com or OpenTable (use code "DineOut" for the $60 dinner menu)
Signature dishes: Picanha (top sirloin), Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon, Cinnamon-Grilled Pineapple
Chima delivers the full Brazilian rodizio experience: a gourmet salad bar followed by slow-cooked meats carved tableside to your exact temperature. The courtyard hosts live music Thursday through Saturday, and the happy hour at the bar runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If your group includes serious carnivores, this is the reservation to make first.
3. Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Address: 100 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 468-3583
Hours: Daily 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Reserve: eddiev.com or OpenTable
Signature dishes: Parmesan Sole, Chilean Sea Bass (Hong Kong-style with light soy broth), Maine Lobster Tacos
Eddie V's brings its signature blend of prime seafood and steaks to the heart of Las Olas. The atmosphere is refined without being stiff, and the bar program is strong enough to make a pre-dinner cocktail part of the main event. The menu leans heavily on fresh catches and tableside presentations, making it a reliable choice for a celebratory dinner.
4. Casa D'Angelo
Address: 1201 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 564-1234
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5:30 PM–10:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 5:30 PM–11:00 PM; Sunday 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Reserve: casa-d-angelo.com or OpenTable
Signature dishes: Mamma Fusilli, Fettuccine Bolognese, Bucatini Cacio & Pepe all'Astice
Casa D'Angelo has long been a benchmark for Italian dining in Fort Lauderdale. The kitchen makes its pasta in-house, the sauces are built slowly, and the wine list is deep enough to match whatever you order. It is the kind of place where a simple plate of fusilli in tomato-basil sauce outshines more complicated dishes elsewhere. Perfect for a relaxed but refined family dinner.
5. Theos Estiatorio
Address: 1826 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 404-3040
Hours: Sunday 5:00 PM–9:30 PM; Monday closed; Tuesday–Thursday 5:00 PM–9:30 PM; Friday–Saturday 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
Reserve: theosestiatorio.com (parties of four or more may be asked for a credit card to secure the booking)
Signature dishes: Grilled Octopus, Chilean Sea Bass Plaki, Seafood Yvetzi (Greek paella with orzo, shrimp, mussels, and feta)
Theos brings the Aegean to Fort Lauderdale with a menu built around whole fish, charcoal grilling, and robust Greek flavors. The dining room feels like a coastal taverna scaled up for special occasions, and the seafood is handled with enough restraint to let the ingredients speak. If you are looking for something outside the usual steak-and-sushi rotation, this is it.
6. MAASS
Address: 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 256-0000
Hours: Daily 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Brunch Saturday–Sunday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; Lunch Friday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
Reserve: maassftl.com or OpenTable
Signature dishes: Foie Gras Terrine, Crown Roast Dry-Aged Duck, Dungeness Crab Rice
MAASS, inside the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, is chef Ryan Ratino's Michelin-accoladed showcase of contemporary American cooking. The menu is ambitious without being unapproachable, pairing premium ingredients like wagyu, black truffle, and Hokkaido scallops with layered sauces and precise technique. This is the reservation to book when you want the meal to be the main event of the evening.
7. Heritage
Address: 903 NE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 635-2335
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday lunch 11:30 AM–3:00 PM, dinner 5:00 PM–11:00 PM; closed Monday and Tuesday
Reserve: heritageftl.com (call directly to book)
Signature dishes: Mafaldine Bolognese, Bucatini White Clam, Soppressata Pizza
Heritage is an Italian-American kitchen with a Michelin Guide mention and a loyal local following. The pasta is made in-house, the pizzas are fired crisp, and the menu reads like a greatest-hits list of red-sauce classics executed with real skill. It is casual enough for a weeknight but polished enough for out-of-town guests. The black mushroom arancini are worth the trip alone.
8. Daniel's Steakhouse
Address: 620 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-451-1200
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Monday closed
Reserve: danielssteak.com or by phone
Signature dishes: Wagyu & Pearls (wagyu tartare with Kaluga caviar), Florida Wagyu Bolognese, Florida Keys Red Snapper
Daniel's calls itself a Florida steakhouse, and the menu backs it up with local seafood alongside serious beef. The caviar program is a genuine differentiator here, with Petrossian selections served traditionally or folded into starters like the Wagyu & Pearls. The dining room is intimate and grown-up, ideal for a date night or a small group that wants to splurge without the scene.
9. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
Address: 221 SW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 299-3661
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM–9:00 PM; Friday 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 PM–11:00 PM (brunch 12:00 PM–3:30 PM); Sunday 12:00 PM–9:00 PM (brunch 12:00 PM–3:30 PM)
Reserve: ukiahrestaurant.com or OpenTable
Signature dishes: Smoked Brisket with Japanese milk bread, Smoked Pastrami Short Rib, Karaage Chicken
Ukiah is what happens when a Japanese kitchen takes over a smokehouse. The brisket is slow-smoked and served with fire-roasted kimchi and yuzu pickles, while the ramen and raw bar sections keep the menu from feeling one-note. The weekend brunch draws a local crowd, and the happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It is a refreshing departure from the standard Fort Lauderdale dining lineup.
10. Del Mar
Address: 2200 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Phone: 754-778-7188
Hours: Brunch Saturday–Sunday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM; Dinner Sunday 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM–9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM–10:00 PM; Happy Hour Monday–Friday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in the bar
Reserve: delmarmediterranean.com or OpenTable
Signature dishes: Open Fire Roasted Shellfish Platter, Lobster Spaghetti, Shrimp Scampi
Del Mar sits on the Atlantic side of Fort Lauderdale with a Mediterranean menu built for sharing. The open-fire roasted shellfish platter is designed for the table, and the pasta section leans heavily on seafood with confident, clean flavors. Weekend brunch here is underrated, and the bar area is a strong pre-dinner option during happy hour. It is the closest thing on this list to a beach-house dinner party.
Whether you are in Fort Lauderdale for Dine Out Lauderdale, a yacht charter, or a long weekend with friends, these ten restaurants offer enough variety to fill a week without repeating a cuisine. Book early, especially for the waterfront tables and weekend slots. And if you want to turn the trip into a full experience, a private Maruca Group villa puts you minutes from every restaurant on this list, with a concierge team that can handle the reservations for you.
