Best Lunch Restaurants in Central Beach

103 restaurants available nearby

1. Nubé Rooftop

4.6

Exceptional(461)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Beach

Booked 28 times today

Where the sky's embrace meets ocean's gaze, atop the 26th floor of Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Nubé offers panoramic views, craft cocktails & shareable plates. Our rooftop provides both indoor and outdoor seating options, featuring a wraparound glass balcony and walls that vanish into the breathtaking ocean views.As sunset hues fade to starry nights, sit seaside on the sky terrace, enjoy an intimate setting at the Solstice Bar and Lounge, and embrace the sky-high energy at the Lunar Bar, where the outside melds seamlessly with the inside.21+ for entry.Dress code: Our rooftop calls for an elevated ensemble that embodies the essence of seaside sophistication and resort-chic.We kindly ask guests to leave behind activewear, beach/pool attire and team athletic wear.At Nubé, the sky meets the sea in style!

2. S3 Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4345)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Central Beach

Booked 105 times today

Located on the ground floor, our restaurant Sun, Surf & Sand - also known as S3 - centers on coastal cuisine and a unique sharable concept. We offer the closest dining spot to the ocean anywhere along Fort Lauderdale Beach. Enjoy an eclectic mix of regular live music and acoustic entertainment, and a variety of special events throughout the season.

3. Takato Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3396)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Beach

Booked 89 times today

Takato – a Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant led by local celebrity Chef Taka."Takato brings unparalleled Japanese and Korean fusion to Fort Lauderdale. The oceanfront sanctuary located at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach delicately blends the beloved soul of Executive Chef Taek Lee's ancestry and takes you on a culinary journey through his Asian heritage that is bursting with creativity, authentic flavors and extraordinary culinary techniques."

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4. Evelyn's - Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(506)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Central Beach

Booked 25 times today

Join us at Evelyn’s Fort Lauderdale, where coastal Florida cuisine meets Eastern Mediterranean flavor. Enjoy elevated Atlantic views and fresh ocean breezes in an atmosphere of sophisticated fun. The name honors Fort Lauderdale luminary Evelyn Fortune Bartlett for the beauty she bestowed upon our city.A native of Long Island, New York, Chef Brandon Salomon fell in love with cooking at a young age. After training at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, he worked at acclaimed restaurants and hotels in New York, Florida and San Francisco. In 2015, he joined Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, where he played a major role at the signature restaurant, Florie’s, helmed by three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco. Now in Fort Lauderdale, Chef Brandon is bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean to Evelyn’s.

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5. El Vez-Ft. Lauderdale

4.5

Awesome(1250)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Beach

Booked 35 times today

Stephen Starr brings traditional Mexican fare with a touch of Baja flavor to sunny South Florida.**Reservations accepted for in-door dining only. Our terrace seating is first come-first serve based on availability and weather permitting.**

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6. Tinta- Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach

4.7

Exceptional(558)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Beach

Booked 18 times today

"Start your day with an oceanside breakfast experience at Tinta. Located at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Tinta is the sister restaurant to the resort's upscale Mexican eatery, Lona Cocina Tequileria. Tinta, meaning "ink" in Spanish, is the ink to Lona's canvas, which is a reference to Chef Pablo Salas' love of tattoos. Tinta serves breakfast exclusively while Lona has rocketed to popularity for its lunch and dinner service, killer brunch, and bar program. Whether you are a local or just passing by, enjoy breakfast inside or out on the restaurant's gorgeous oceanside terrace. Tinta by Lona is Fort Lauderdale's go-to spot for a little "sabor" with a Mexican twist, and is sure to kick off any day right."

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7. Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery

4.4

Awesome(1556)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Beach

Booked 11 times today

Located inside The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery offers a grown-up interpretation of a chic boardwalk dining experience with a whimsical twist on fresh dining favorites from the land and sea. Wild Thyme is a dining concept from Society 8 Hospitality Group, a full-service restaurant and events company. Society 8 has launched several successful restaurant concepts including Sistrunk Marketplace & The House on the River. At Wild Thyme, guests will enjoy stunning, panoramic oceanfront views to accompany their fresh caught ocean and farm raised main land offerings. The warm and inviting atmosphere is a perfect choice for a small dinner, or to gather with a large group. Wild Thyme’s eclectic menu and charming beachfront ambiance provides a home away from home for tourists visiting Fort Lauderdale Beach and locals alike.

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8. Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

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4.8

Exceptional(15)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Central Beach

Booked 4 times today

Casa Playa is a Latin American Fusion Restaurant in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach, just two blocks west of A1A along Birch Road. Our Food is a Fusion of Latin American recipes: We strive to bring you the best flavors of Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Spain with a high emphasis on quality ingredients. Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale's Central Beach, our restaurant enjoys an amazing location with a beautiful outdoor/indoor bar and plenty of covered outdoor seating. Come check us out for lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Sunday and for weekend Brunch. We are closed Mondays for now.

9. Burlock Coast

4.7

Exceptional(1505)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Central Beach

Booked 36 times today

Offering modern coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-cafe-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition era rumrunners. At the helm of Burlock Coast is Culinary & Beverage Director Paula DaSilva delivering only the highest quality seafood and produce as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier drives the menu and evolves it seasonally and with daily specials. Floor to ceiling windows and open-air bar, expansive patio seating and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Burlock Coast has been named one of the best restaurants on the beach. 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more will be added to the check. Please adjust at your discretion. For intimate occasions, celebrations or entertaining clients, we invite you to host your event in one of our private dining rooms. Contact us at (954) 302-6430 or email steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com for more information regarding our private spaces.

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10. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale

4.6

Exceptional(791)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Colee Hammock

Booked 40 times today

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Fort Lauderdale serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, located in the heart of Las Olas. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, we invite you to enjoy a true taste of Mexico any day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

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AlainVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience. Food and atmosphere were fantastic. Had a bit of an issues with rude customers at the bar but when were seated at our table the experience was seamless.
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Contessa - MiamiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Design District
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4.7
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BURKE
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food and service. We visited 3 times on a holiday from Toronto, and had great food and service every time. Things the gem of Fort Lauderdale. The only improvement would be the noise level on Saturday night on the patio- music was quite loud and made conversation a bit difficult. Otherwise fantastic, thanks 3S!!!
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S3 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Central Beach
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4.7
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James
Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food is absolutely excellent, from the quality and presentation of the fish, to the appetizers, to the main courses. Additionally, the service is top notch. Very attentive, kind, helpful servers who make sure to get all the diners the food the exact way that the individual wants it. Great drink offerings also. Have yet to go for happy hour but it seems really good (only M-Thurs). Cheers to everything about this place.
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Takato RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Central Beach
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4.8
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KimberlyVIP
West Palm Beach •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server, Alyssa, was amazing!!! Great personality and great sense of humor! We loved her. The food and drinks were amazing! First timers here - we will definitely be back- we want Alyssa again! Thanks Alyssa 😊
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Nubé RooftopPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Beach
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4.6
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KemiVIP
West Palm Beach •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
The food was exceptional, drinks as well and the service was great!
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ZZ's LunchPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Buena Vista
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103 restaurants available nearby

1. Nubé Rooftop

2. S3 Restaurant

3. Takato Restaurant

4. Evelyn's - Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale

5. El Vez-Ft. Lauderdale

6. Tinta- Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach

7. Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery

8. Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

9. Burlock Coast

10. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale

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