Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Fort Lauderdale East

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Ocean Prime - Fort Lauderdale

4.9

4.9 (58)

$50 and over

Seafood

Central Beach

About the restaurant

Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse located at Las Olas Marina. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list & genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Guests arriving by boat may dock at Las Olas Marina at Dock C, closest to the Las Olas Bridge. Dock reservations are $50 & must be made in advance. We strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

Top review

Desiree

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the cocktail service at the table, waiter was professional, food was good, a little pricey, but we are worth it!!! Overall I’ll give it a 9 out of 10.

Rainbow Palace

4.9

4.9 (1713)

$31 to $50

Asian

Coral Ridge

About the restaurant

The Rainbow Palace offers a dining experience rarely equaled. From the fusion of traditional Chinese Cuisine with European influences, to the impeccable service, this will be an experience not forgotten. Top Rated by Zagat’s, rated 4 Diamond by AAA for 16 years; there is a full bar available, with a world class wine list. Relax and enjoy!

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LaurenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We lover Rainbow Palace every time!! Just great in all ways. Thank you Kenny!!!

Kan’s Thai Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (24)

$30 and under

Thai

Lauderdale by the Sea

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD AND HOME STYLE COOKING. Family owned and operate.

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michael

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Great food, excellent service. Would definitely go back. The restaurant isn’t the largest, but every staff member checked up on my table to make sure everything was great.

Cafe Landwer - Hallandale Beach

4.8

4.8 (49)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hallandale Beach

About the restaurant

The story of Landwer. A story of tradition. A story of quality.
In 1919 on a picturesque street in the center of Berlin, Moshe Landwer opens a small and romantic coffee house, which quickly turned into one of the city’s favorite hangout spots. In 1933 with the rise to power of the Nazi regime, Moshe Landwer along with his family, made aliya and settles in Tel Aviv. On Allenby Street, facing the sea, he opened the country’s first coffee brewing house.
In 1964, due to the rising demand for quality coffee, the Landwer factory moved to its permanent location in Holon. In 2004, the 3 founders of Café Landwer approached the Landwer coffee brand with an idea to revive the brand with rich heritage & legacy. They opened the first café in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv which made its mark in the community. Years later, Café Landwer is now a local restaurant chain & franchise with 80 locations across Israel. These locations are designed to create a warm and elegant atmosphere, to welcome & host guests!

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DaianaVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

I love Café Landwer! Every dish is delicious, the ambience is great and the service is friendly and efficient. 🌟

Cafe Maxx

4.8

4.8 (1798)

$31 to $50

American

Pompano Beach

About the restaurant

Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.

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JonathanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

A sleeper located in Pompano but as good as any restaurant in the Fort Lauderdale area. Thoroughly recommend.

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4.7

4.7 (153)

$50 and over

Italian

Pompano Beach

About the restaurant

Ciao! Welcome to La Perla di Pompano, a cozy and family owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Pompano Beach.
We offer traditional Italian food. You will find dishes like homemade pastas including one of our customer favorites the seafood pasta and gnocchi della nonna, grilled octopus, veal marsala and chicken fiorentina. Don't forget about our traditional homemade desserts like tiramisù, limoncello cake, pistachio creme brulée, mini cannolis and profiteroles we are sure you will love! We also have gluten free and vegetarian options available.

Looking forward to welcoming you. Buon appetito!

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ClarkVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

Food is consistently good.........still a little pricey........but for special occasions, well worth the extra!

JWB Prime Steak and Seafood

4.7

4.7 (2154)

$50 and over

Steak

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort presents JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, a refreshing upscale restaurant concept. The perfect spot for both resort guests and locals seeking a laid-back luxe dining experience, JWB offers a contemporary menu of fresh local-caught seafood, a raw bar and prime 26-day wet-aged steaks paired with world-class wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Expect to be wowed by delectable seasonal favorites like the Florida stone crab, an assortment of sea-to-table delicacies and specialty sushi rolls. JWB, named after James (Jimmy) William Buffett himself, offers impeccable service and intimate spaces ideal for romantic dinners or small group gatherings. When booking parties of 6 or more we prefer guest to call the restaurant directly at 954-874-4470. Thank you for choosing JWB Prime.

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Gayle

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Everything in this restaurant was fabulous. Second time we’ve been there on our return visit to this hotel. They have a gem in their waitress. Her name is Shy. She went above me on to make sure that our anniversary dinner was perfect and she was sincere

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Experience

JWB Prime Four Course Wine and Dine Menu

Bistro Mezzaluna

4.8

4.8 (1853)

$31 to $50

Italian

Harbordale

About the restaurant

Bistro Mezzaluna has been a long time favorite of Fort Lauderdales discerning local diners and snowbirds alike. Located in a magnificant freestanding location at 1821 SE 10th Ave. (just a few short blocks away from our original location).
Under the watchful eyes of executive chef Jose Diaz, we maintain our reputation for well-crafted bistro fare. Add to that an award winning wine list (arguably the best in the county) and exceptional service and you will soon see why Bistro Mezzaluna has become synonymous with great dining.

The eclectic menu boasts such delights as ; U.S.D.A. prime steaks, homemade pastas and the freshest seasonal seafood including colossal stone crab claws. Each and every dessert is made on the premise. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and the seasoned service staff will make you know that you belong.

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Dwight

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great and our waiter was excellent and very attentive Will be back soon

The Capital Grille - Ft. Lauderdale

4.8

4.8 (5144)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Coral Ridge

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

Top review

BRIAN

Dined 6 days ago

Great Food, Great Wine, Great Service. Excellent!

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Popular dish

Lobster and Crab Cakes

Padrino's - Hallandale

4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

Cuban

Hallandale Beach

About the restaurant

We’re a third generation collection of Cuban restaurants with locations across South Florida. Our grandparents started the restaurant in the 1970's and our recipes have been time-tested since then. Each generation has contributed to the experience but the goal has remained the same as it was for our Abuela 50 years ago; welcome our guests as though they were being welcomed into our grandmother's home.

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CherylVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

I have been coming here for years. They’ve recently redecorated. And added a lovely bar too. Don’t bring your dog because you are not permitted to give it water on the floor. My party was totally harassed from the manager on three different occasions stating the law, causing one of the party members to leave with her dog. To make things even worse a complementary dessert was brought over while stating the law. I think it was abusive and over the top. Bottom line is don’t come to that establishment with your dog. They really don’t want them

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Experience

Cuban Style Saturdays

Experience

Cuban Style Saturdays

Experience

Cuban Style Saturdays

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