FT. LAUDERDALE HAS GOOD EATS

Our latest trip to Florida seemed at times to be a tour of restaurants. Between Ft. Lauderdale and Ft. Myers we had the opportunity to visit favorites from past trips and sample some new eateries. First, I have to say the one of the best breakfasts that can be found in Ft. Lauderdale is at a diner on hwy. 84 called Lester's. Lester's has been serving up great food since 1967 and is conveniently right across the street from Boat Owners Warehouse a great place to shop for all of your boating needs.


After a great breakfast we did our best to help the local economy with stops at the Ft. Lauderdale Galleria, Bluewater Charts, and the local West Marine store. The great thing about Ft. Lauderdale is the relative close proximity of shops of all kinds, beaches, and great food. Nothing gets your appetite primed like power shopping and we new just where to go to get lunch. The 15th Street Fishery located at the Ft Lauderdale Marina is a great place to get lunch. We like this place because your right on the ICW (Intercoastal Waterway) just north of the 17th street bridge and you can watch the boats going up and down as your have a bite. This is all so one of the many stops for the water taxi. Did I mention that the food was great and their long island ice tea is one of the better I have sampled. For dinner the first night in town we opted for something simple at Waxy O'conners just across the street from our hotel. We really didn't know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. My fish and chips were as good as my memory serves from when I was in Scotland in the navy and Lisa's baja fish wrap was good to. Why she ordered a baja fish wrap in a irish pub I will never figure out. They had a good selection of wine to choose from and the Jameson and Guinness were great to boot. Sorry no photo of Waxy's, first night in town after a hellish travel day. For our evening meal we chose Casablanca Cafe because it's a no brainer. Simply put I don't know if a better dinning experience could be found. The food and the service here is top notch all the way. Lisa especially liked the truffle oil in the clarified butter served with her crab. All this while looking out to the ocean right a crossed the street. Had it been warmer and less windy would have tried to get second floor outdoor veranda seating that offers even better views. Everything on their menu sounds so good my mouth is watering just thinking about it but I had to have the roasted Black Grouper just like the time before. Another great place to dine on the ocean side is a place called Trina in the Atlantic Hotel. The valet parking is a great help when your in that area and is validated by the restaurant. This an upscale trendy place that serves Moroccan and Mediterranean style cuisine. Unlike the Casablanca Cafe Trina requires a reservation. The good news is, you can make your reservation online and get a conformation before you travel. Our waiter was kind enough to snap a picture of Lisa and I after our meal. After a great meal It's time to head over to the Florida Cigar Comp. Lounge for an after dinner cocktail and a good smoke. They have a great selection of cigars and a very friendly staff to make your evening complete. They have a great website with up coming events and entertainment. I think you can find them at floridacigarcomp.com on Google This pretty well wraps up The Ft. Lauderdale dinning experience. Next up Ft. Myers and more to eat.

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