Fort Lauderdale Restaurants
Big Mike’s Gluten-free Vegan breakfast options in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Restaurants present a range of dining options favored by black travelers. Start with organic gluten-free Breakfasts, then sample gourmet or traditional Soul Food, Caribbean cuisines, and of course, seafood. You can still get slow-cooked, mouth-watering barbecue too. In February, catch the food vendors at Sistrunk Parade & Festival held on Sistrunk Boulevard. Everybody does Take-out.
Big Mike’s Healthy Choices
DESCRIPTION: A great spot for healthy, delicious food. They’re a 100% gluten-free breakfast and lunch options.Their mouth-watering dishes only use the ingredients sourced locally and organically whenever possible.
CUISINE: Vegan; Specialties include Vitality Acai Bowl, made with house-made granola, fresh strawberries, bananas & toasted coconut. Try their Egg Sandwich with one egg, turkey bacon, tomato & cheddar on a buttermilk or vegan waffle.
PRICE RANGE: $$; Offers Discounts & Promotions via his website
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 8a-3p
ADDRESS: 1637 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PARKING: on-premises & on-street
PHONE: 954-763-3344
WEBSITE: https://bigmikesglutenfree.com/
Smitty’s Sistrunk
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; This old Fort Lauderdale location offers fresh-cooked Jamaican specialties at reasonable prices. The Jerk Chicken is good to great, depending on which chef is working that day.
CUISINE: Wings & Things; Specialties include Jumbo Wings, Fried Mushrooms, Jalapeño Poppers and Fried Okra.
PRICING: $
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 11a-8p, Tue-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 1134 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 954-440-4556
WEBSITE: https://smittyssistrunk.com
Sink your teeth into this eye-catching dish at Sister Sara’s Crabhouse & Grill
Sister Sara’s Crab House & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Diner; To minimize fattening your arteries, ask them to prepare your snapper, perch, catfish and other fried foods in canola oil. Save room for the mouth-watering biscuits. On Sundays, Betty’s attracts a large after-church crowd.
CUISINE: Seafood; Arguably, they feature the widest range of flavored crabs in South Florida; The Snow Crabs, Chicken Wings, and Seafood Mac are popular.
PRICE RANGE: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 1p-9p, Wed-Sat Noon-10p
ADDRESS: 665 SW 27th Avenue, #11, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PHONE: 954-870-7080
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/sistersaracrabhouse/
Blue Tree Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; Founded by Chef Sharon Allen, a retired postal worker, who wanted to get back to her happy place. After graduating from a culinary program, she was inspired to do pop-ups for community events, music festivals and farmers markets. In 2007 she opened this establishment in the Sistrunk Corridor.
CUISINE: Vegan
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 612 NW 9th Avenue, Bay A, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 754-206-3098
WEBSITE: https://www.bluetreecafe.com
For bruch, consider Smothered Shrimp & Grits at Spoons Grill
Spoons Grill
DESCRIPTION: Diner; Since 1995, this family diner has built a base of repeat patronage in the Lauderhill suburb; you will love the attractive prices for a hearty breakfast, particularly the Big Omelets; the drive-by location is convenient for visitors.
CUISINE: Soul Food with breakfast specialties
PRICE RANGE: $
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Mon 7a-2p
ADDRESS: 3987 NW 19th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PHONE: 954-731-1044
WEBSITE: https://www.spoonsgrill.com/
Afro Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Lounge inspired by African Culture; They play Afro beats music and include Afrocentric art. They offer Bottle Service costing $140-$1200. They also include Hookah Menu.
CUISINE: African and Caribbean dishes; Specialties include Steak Egg Rolls and Crab Cakes; Happy Hour specials
PRICE RANGE: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual but Dress-to-Impress
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Temporary Closure
ADDRESS: 2050 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL MAP
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 954-372-3002
WEBSITE: https://www.afrolounge.info
Spice N Vibe
DESCRIPTION: Lounge inspired by African Culture; They play Afro beats music and include Afrocentric art. They offer Bottle Service costing $140-$1200. They also include Hookah Menu.
CUISINE: African-Caribbean Fusion; Specialties include Tamarind Chipotle BBQ Wings, Ghanaian Jollof Rice Rolls, and Acra Grilled Wings
PRICE RANGE: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun, Tue-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-Midnight
ADDRESS: 1538 East Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL MAP
PARKING: on-premises & on-street
PHONE: 954-678-5665
WEBSITE: https://www.spicenvybe.com
Dr. Kitty Oliver dining at a Soul Food restaurant in Fort Lauderdale; (c) Soul Of America
The Rabit Hole
DESCRIPTION: Cafe. A vegan cafe, offering lunch and dinner options.
CUISINE: Vegan; Specialties include Loaded Fries, Fried Okra, Buffalo Shrimp, and Parmesan Truffle Fries
PRICE RANGE: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon & Wed 5p-9:30p, Tue & Thu 11a-2p & 6p-9:30p, Fri 1p-10p, Sat Noon-9p
ADDRESS: 2659 East Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL MAP
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 954-419-4899
WEBSITE: https://therabbithole.life
Express Caribbean Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Bar & Grill; Not much to see outside, but inside has a solid Haitian vibe with people celebrating life each night.
CUISINE: Haitian; The menu include Legumes, Fried Pork, Acra, Chicken and Stewed Goat.
PRICE RANGE: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 8a-10p, Fri-Sun 8a-2a
ADDRESS: 1401 South State Road 7, North Lauderdale, FL MAP
PHONE: 954-366-4902
WEBSITE: https://expresscaribrestaurant.com