Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,153 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 1,153 graded restaurants, 86.9% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.2% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 2 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 98.2 out of 100, based on 261 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 23 of 47FRI-YA
3901 RIVERLAND RD
FRIENDSHIP CAFE
1304 E LAS OLAS BLVD
FRIENDSHIP GRILL
1404 A E LAS OLAS BLVD
FT LAUDERDALE HOME2
315 NW 1 AVENUE
FUFU NIGHTS
1111 SW 21 ST AVE UNIT B8
FUNDERDOME
1455 SE 17 STR
G.A. FOOD SERVICES OF PINELLAS
1750 W MCNAB RD
G&B DOCKSIDE
3333 NE 32 AVE
GARDEN RESTAURANT
4400 N ANDREWS AVE
GARNI (PASTRY SHOP) & IN ROOM DINING (MAIN KITCHEN)
2301 SE 17 ST
GELATO & CO
1201 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT 1207
GERD MUELLER'S AMBRY
3016 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
GIORGIO'S BAKERY FORT LAUDERDALE
3537 GALT OCEAN DR
GK FTL LLC
1115 NW 9 AVE K112
GLITCH BAR
905 NE 5 AVE
GOLDBERGS DELI AND BAGEL OF FORT LAUDERDALE LLC
2701 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
GOLDEN ROSE ICE CREAM BAR
2733 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
GOLDSBY CATERING
601 NW 22 RD
GOOD BAR
2900 RIOMAR ST
GRAIN AND BERRY
701 N FEDERAL HWY RETAIL BAY 1
GRAND FLORIDA KITCHEN
1950 EISENHOWER BLVD, SOUTH KITCHEN
GRAND RESORT AND SPA
539 N BIRCH RD
GRATEFUL JUICE BAR
619 BREAKERS AVE UNIT 2
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
1950 EISENHOWER BLVD, BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
GREATER FT LAUDERDALE BROWARD CNTY CONVENTION CNTR
1950 EISENHOWER BLVD, SOUTH CONCESSION
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.
