Chef and owner Tom Azar honed his skills under the expert guidance of chef Emeril Lagasse before launching this charming sandwich haven. Every item is prepared from scratch, featuring a diverse menu that ranges from Chicago-style Italian beef and Cubanos to crispy fish sandwiches. Additionally, a selection of soups, sides, and desserts are available to complement your meal.

Visit this chic oceanfront restaurant that uniquely blends Japanese and Korean flavors with dishes like short rib kimchi tacos, duck bao buns, seared scallops, and A5 Wagyu served on a hot stone. A wide selection of sushi and sashimi is available, accompanied by an extensive cocktail menu featuring favorites like the Shikoku Margarita (tequila, mezcal, passion fruit, cardamom, and agave) and the Korean Zombie (rum, plum soju, grapefruit juice, passion fruit, Korean plum extract, and lime).

Discover this hidden treasure in a South Florida strip mall, where guests are whisked away to a speakeasy overflowing with character, exceptional cocktails, and clever bites. Memphis Garrett, a former “Big Brother” star turned restaurateur, is the mastermind behind this spot. Sip on creatively named drinks such as Feel the Burn and Patio Pounder, and when your appetite kicks in, be sure to try the delicious foie gras “old-fashioned.”

There’s a little something for everyone at this food hall – from the fresh flavors of Poke OG to the homey comfort of Nellie’s Country Kitchen. If you’re a beer enthusiast, swing by Dream State Brewery. And for those who love to shop while supporting local vendors, a fantastic co-op retail space is also available.

Slip into Hawaii at this counter-service Plantation newcomer featuring starters like coconut shrimp, Hawaiian pork sliders, poke bowls, ramen, sushi, and hot dishes like Hawaiin rice, featuring Spam, grilled pineapple, furikake, and an egg. End with malasada—Hawaiian doughnuts coated in cinnamon sugar.

The first Florida outpost of the New Haven, Conn., famed pizzeria was founded by Frank Pepe in 1925. Founded in New Haven by Frank Pepe in 1925, this jovial spot proudly displays its 104,000-pound oven and the even more significant “paddle area,” where pizzaiolos make specialty pies like Frank Pepe’s White Clam Pizza (fresh clams with Pecorino Romano, proprietary oil blend, garlic, and oregano). Other fan favorites include the Doppio pepperoni and Original Tomato pie.

Husband-and-wife team Timon and Marissa Balloo are doling out refined dishes steeped in global influences paired with exceptional cocktails, natural wines, and a thoughtful beer selection at their cozy, neighborhood restaurant. Dishes like shrimp ceviche with passion fruit soy, sweet and tangy chicken wings, Thai-style charred cabbage salad with pork, and short rib orecchiette quickly convert first-time visitors to loyal regulars. There’s also brunch on Sunday.

Enjoy Las Olas views at this expansive two-story restaurant serving globally-inspired dishes like tuna sushi stack (tuna, rice, avocado, mango, soy ginger glaze, spicy mayo, and seasoned prawn crackers), salmon and avocado cobb salad, steak bites, and chipotle mango chicken with lemon quinoa, veggies, avocado, and salsa.

Jose Mendin, the chef behind Miami’s Pubelly Sushi and La Placita, reopened his Broward seafood-driven restaurant with multicultural options befitting South Florida’s diversity. Dishes include passion fruit ceviche, crab donuts, and whole crispy snapper.

This Asian with a Latin American twist restaurant offers the ideal dinner for social distancing: a gondola culinary cruise. Patrons can take in the sights along the canals that have called the city “Venice of America” while enjoying an omakase dinner with dishes like kimchi fried rice, crab dumplings, Korean street tacos, lobster guacamole, and wagyu turf roll with chimichurri sauce. Those preferring land can enjoy their meal at the restaurant’s setting overlooking the Himmarshee Canal.

 Head to trendy Las Olas to sample contemporary Italian with modern twists on classic dishes, including house-made pasta like Raviolo with ricotta, spinach, warm egg yolk, and brown butter vinaigrette and uni alfredo, prepared tableside. Veal chop parmigiana, whole branzino with pistachio and almonds, and a 48-ounce porterhouse steak for two are some heartier fare.

A staple Fort Lauderdale spot for 27 years, Canyon recently underwent an expansion and revived look creating a welcoming and warm space. Begin with the famous Prickly Pear Margarita, made with an infusion of reposado tequila with prickly pears, triple sec, and house-made sour mix, before moving on to popular items like the crispy pork tacos topped with manchego cheese, avocado, cabbage slaw, and pico de gallo, jumbo sea scallops with poblano-lime plantain hash and chipotle-honey glaze, and filet mignon with sauteed baby zucchini, cilantro mash, and poblano pesto infused herb goat cheese and zinfandel.

Former mainstay Anthony’s Runway 84 has undergone a $4 million dollar remodel, resulting in a glamorous, plush ode to old-school dining. Patrons can indulge in class act cocktails (there’s an endless martini selection and drinks with whimsical names) while enjoying Italian dishes like escarole and beans, spicy rigatoni pasta, snapper francese, and chicken vodka parmigiana.