Best Casual Restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Romana

4.8

Exceptional(4216)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boca Raton

Booked 65 times today

Welcome to Trattoria Romana, one of South Florida's premier restaurants where you can experience a casual, relaxing evening with authentic Italian dishes. Established in 1993, chef/owner Arturo Gismondi blends the most innovative and exquisite culinary creations with the old world charm of Italy. Choose from an extensive menu that features such signature dishes as Lobster Tails Garlic & Oil, Veal Chop Romana, and Jumbo Shrimp Saltimbocca, all prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. The superb wine list features over 400 world-class international and domestic labels. Located near the Intracoastal Waterway and within walking distance from the Boca Raton Hotel and Club. Trattoria Romana is the place to be and the place to be seen.We look forward to dining with you.

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2. Seaspray Inlet Grill

4.2

Awesome(265)

Price: Moderate

• American • Boca Raton

Booked 5 times today

SeaSpray Inlet Grill sits on the Intracoastal and Lake Boca Raton and is the only restaurant in Boca Raton where the public can dock their boat and dine. Located in the Waterstone Resort and Marina SeaSpray offers 100% outside seating with a selection of couches, tables and high-tops offering a casual, affordable all day menu and full bar.

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3. Louie Bossi Ristorante-Boca Raton

4.5

Awesome(3440)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boca Raton

Booked 65 times today

Louie Bossi's Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria is a high-energy Italian eatery located on E Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. Everything on the menu is made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Chef Louie Bossi serves delicious house made pastas, wood burning Neapolitan pizzas, home cooked Sicilian comfort food and of course, Chef Louie's famous house cured salumi. From the hearth baked bread and artisan jams to handmade pastas and pizza dough, gelato and crema di limoncello, everything is house made using the time honored methods of old world Italian chefs.

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4. Casa D'Angelo - Boca Raton

4.8

Exceptional(2964)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boca Raton

Booked 21 times today

Fine Dining Italian Restaurant. Award winning wine list and menu. Private rooms available for private dinners, luncheons and celebrations (Restrictions apply. Please email info@casa-d-angelo.com for more information). Reservations recommended. Casual chic.Please contact the restaurant for New Years Eve reservations

5. Meat Market Boca

4.6

Exceptional(574)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Boca Raton

Booked 68 times today

Meat Market, a modern American Steak House with a glamorous, upbeat vibe is now open in Midtown Boca Raton. Offering a dynamic menu unlike anything in town – a variety of daily Chef’s specials, prime cuts of meat, delicate seafood, sushi and raw bar dishes, amazing sides and appetizers, a top-notch wine and craft cocktail list, scrumptious house-made desserts – all encompassed amidst an architecturally striking backdrop. The ambiance is sensational with attention to every detail and unmatched dedication to attentive service and hospitality. Corporate and social guests seeking private dining options should inquire about reserving Meat Market’s exclusive private wine and dining rooms, covered al fresco dining patios and lounge – perfect for entertaining intimate dinner parties, small to large corporate events. Now open serving daily Happy Hour 4pm-7pm with Dinner starting at 5pm. Lunch and Weekend Brunch launching this winter.

6. Rino's

4.6

Exceptional(362)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boca Raton

Booked 21 times today

Rino’s is Boca Raton’s favorite new Italian Ristorante - brought to you by chef Rino Arepa of Ponte Vecchio in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn - Rino’s features superior Italian fare, and live entertainment in a casual chic, upscale setting. From Italy to Brooklyn to Florida, Rino’s is bringing the authentic flavors of Italy and sophisticated style of Boca Raton to your next dining experience.

7. American Social Boca Raton

4.3

Awesome(254)

Price: Moderate

• American • Boca Raton

Booked 32 times today

American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique handcrafted cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time.

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8. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Boca Raton

4.2

Awesome(2238)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Boca Raton

Booked 34 times today

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Boca Raton serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, conveniently located in Boca City Center. 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, there is something special waiting for you every 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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9. Serena Pastificio - Boca Raton

4.1

Excellent(144)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boca Raton

Booked 7 times today

With a sophisticated yet approachable nod to Italy's recipes and unforgettable hospitality, all in a chic and vibrant space, Serena Pastificio offers a refined dining experience rooted in tradition. At the core of our craft- and our restaurant- is our pastificio, where our chefs showcase the artistry, precision and passion that goes into every dish. And that same care and attention can be found in our seasonal wine and cocktail list featuring drinks that are as delicious on their own, as they are paired with your favorite Italian dish.

10. Tap 42 Boca Raton

4.6

Exceptional(1125)

Price: Moderate

• American • Boca Raton

Booked 15 times today

Tap 42 is a Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen featuring modern interpretations of gastropub fare with 42 Craft Beers to choose from. Tap 42 was among the first concepts in South Florida to combine signature architectural design with a chef-driven menu and craft beer and cocktail beverage program. As a go-to spot for young professionals, Tap 42 also offers Ladies' Night on Wednesday and Bottomless Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Best Casual Restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale

Price

Cuisine (20 of 30)

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Romana

2. Seaspray Inlet Grill

3. Louie Bossi Ristorante-Boca Raton

4. Casa D'Angelo - Boca Raton

5. Meat Market Boca

6. Rino's

7. American Social Boca Raton

8. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Boca Raton

9. Serena Pastificio - Boca Raton

10. Tap 42 Boca Raton

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