Best Casual Restaurants in Lauderhill

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1. matchbox Sawgrass Mills

3.8

Excellent(1020)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sunrise

Booked 48 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Sawgrass Mills is a shopper’s paradise, and our dining oasis offers plenty of space for intimate dinners, large parties and get-togethers on two expansive levels. Each level has tree-lined patios, unrivaled people-watching, a full menu, plus fire pits for cozy South Florida nights.Inside, a private 8-seat chef’s table overlooks all the action in the kitchen, and every seat in the house is treated to dramatic views of the bar and exhibition kitchen.

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2. Seasons 52 - Sawgrass

4.8

Exceptional(2221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sunrise

Booked 50 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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3. Texas de Brazil - Sawgrass

4.1

Excellent(2030)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sunrise

Booked 28 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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4. Japan Inn Plantation

4.3

Awesome(72)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Plantation

Booked 10 times today

EXPERIENCE TEPPANYAKIJapan Inn was established in 1990 when founders opened their first location in Plantation, FL. Since then we have been serving an extended variety of Japanese and Thai food including fresh sushi. We had the honor to be named Best Sushi Restaurant in Plantation by Hometown Herald readers.In 2002 a second location was opened in Weston, FL, and soon enough it was voted Best Japanese Restaurant by “Best of Weston”.Our Third location was opened in Doral, FL during the summer 2019, we plan to keep growing to share our food and entertainment with our customers all over South Florida. The Japan Inn Group also owns Kimura Japanese Steak & Seafood located in Boynton Beach, FL.

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5. Rainforest Cafe - Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale)

4.1

Excellent(507)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Sunrise

Booked 43 times today

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village and Cha Cha's Adventure Area.CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

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6. The View at Colony West

4.4

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tamarac

Indulge in our exquisite restaurant, boasting stunning views of Tamarac's Colony West Golf Club. Join us for daily happy hour-offering specials on beer, wine and food. For an experience that truly transcends the ordinary, we invite you to join us on Friday nights for our exclusive pre-fixe menu option. Our restaurant is the perfect destination for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, planning a romantic evening, or simply enjoying a night out with friends, our warm and welcoming environment ensures that every visit is a memorable one. For those seeking a post-round meal, our restaurant offers a respite from the golf course. Whether you've just conquered the fairways or need a place to unwind after a challenging round, our menu offers a delectable selection of dishes that will replenish your energy and satisfy your cravings. Unforgettable experiences await. Come and join us.

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7. Brio Italian Grille - Plantation - Broward Mall

4.2

Awesome(1914)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Plantation

Booked 3 times today

Brio Plantation is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Plantation, FL serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Plantation is the place to eat in Plantation, FL for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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8. P.F. Chang's - Sunrise

4.2

Awesome(257)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Sunrise

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Coral Springs

4.2

Awesome(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Coral Springs

Booked 11 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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10. Red Lobster - Plantation

3.4

Very Good(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Plantation

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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StevenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •88 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service and food were both good quality although a bit more expensive than comparable restaurants. A suggestion for the restaurant: if a guest asks to be reseated away from a noisy area like the bar, your staff needs to be trained not to move that same guest to another noisy area on the wall that adjoins the kitchen. While that should be common sense, apparently it was not. There were plenty of tables open although we were told that the holiday crowd surprised the restaurant and they did not have enough staff.
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Seasons 52 - SawgrassPrice: Expensive• American• Sunrise
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4.8
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Betty
Orlando / Central Florida East •24 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
My husband did not like the fish special. The kids liked their meals.
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Rainforest Cafe - Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale)Price: Moderate• American• Sunrise
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4.1
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Malik
Miami - Dade •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Just your average Hibachi restaurant, nothing to go crazy over.
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Japan Inn PlantationPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Plantation
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4.3
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Tyrese
1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was a great experience with me and my girlfriend, and the food was delicious and cooked very good!
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matchbox Sawgrass MillsPrice: Expensive• American• Sunrise
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3.8
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Rafael
Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
All were excellent!! The service was great our meeting has been very productive
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Texas de Brazil - SawgrassPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Sunrise
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4.1

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