Founder and chef Jan Jorgensen has brought French American nouveau cuisine to Pinecrest. For more than two decades, patrons have been enjoying fine dining in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere with Two Chefs’ menu of local and seasonal infused creations. The famous towering soufflés can’t be missed and must be ordered 30 minutes ahead.

This New York deli has been a Pinecrest staple since 1984, and Roasters & Toasters has opened three additional eateries in South Florida since. At Roasters & Toasters, diners will find traditional New York-style fare such as house-made bagels and schmears plus breakfast dishes including smoked fish platters, corned beef, pastrami and Reuben sandwiches, soups, wraps, and larger plates like stuffed cabbage and meatloaf. Check out the specialty sandwiches menu boasting bigger-than-your-mouth sandwiches like the Trifecta with pastrami, brisket, and corned beef.

Shaddai has plenty of options for carnivores, vegetarians, pescetarians, and vegans. Its Mediterranean menu offers a wide selection of daily specials from mezze selections, salads, and hummus, to entrees like marinated and grilled meats, seafood, and homemade desserts. Shaddai also offers a selection of Lebanese wines and coffees to complement the meal.

This family-owned Wild West-themed diner has been a Pinecrest local favorite since opening in 1981. Slide into any of the elevated booths or on a swivel chair along the L-shaped counter and get ready to eat. Wagon's West serves up large portions of comfort food in a casual, no-nonsense setting. The menu has favorites like omelets and waffles, barbecue chicken and ribs, meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, desserts, and domestic beer and wine.

Family-owned Daily Bread is a Middle Eastern restaurant and marketplace offering many staples from Israel, Greece, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. Proteins like chicken gyro and falafel are prepared as sandwiches, salads, rice bowls, or a platter with sides. A fixture and vegetarian favorite in Pinecrest since 1978, the entire menu is available for take-out and catering, or dine in next to colorful mural of eggplants and zucchinis.

Decorated with intricate wood carvings, stained glass panels, and orchids, Tani is a soothing escape of a restaurant. The menu lists over 100 items (plus a full vegetarian menu), with items like crispy basil duck, pad thai, and three flavors tofu.

Established in 1998, this French bakery with a Latin twist has expanded to several stores throughout South Florida, including Pinecrest. On the menu, diners find egg dishes, including Benedicts and omelets, soups, salads, gourmet sandwiches, pastas, and desserts. It also has sodas, mimosas, and coffee.

Deriving its name from an edible tropical root used in many Cuban homemade remedies, Malanga brings the flavors of Cuba to Pinecrest. While Malanga serves Cuban dishes like like arroz con pollo, vaca frita, and camarones al ajillo, the restaurant’s specialty is pork. Feast on split-roasted, stuffed, barbecued, marinated, or shredded hog while you listen to old-school Cuban music and admire the historic photos of the family-owned restaurant.

With a three-in-one Italian outpost dubbed "Italian Village" in Pinecrest, Anacapri has all Italian cravings covered. A familiar destination since 1990, Anacapri provides a traditional Italian culinary experience in its cozy dining area. Walk through the archway and enter the wine bar, where one can sip on various wines from the extensive wine list, select a bottle to have with the meal or purchase for home. There’s also an Italian market is stocked with imported goods like sauces, meats, cheeses, and pastas.

Sea Siam offers an assortment of Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine, including fresh sashimi or sushi, heartier Thai entrees with rice or noodles, or hot and savory pho.

A Pinecrest staple serving Mexican cuisine for more than 20 years, Guadalajara will delight with dishes such as fajitas, burritos, tacos, ceviche, soups, salads, and vegetarian options. Owner Cesar Berrones is almost always around to ensure that patrons are well taken care of and enjoying their meal, and will not hesitate to ensure that all are happy, even if it means bringing in a pinata.