Michelin Guide Is Loving the Food Scene in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Greater Fort Lauderdale has emerged as a serious culinary contender. This year, one restaurant earned its first Michelin star and another received the coveted Bib Gourmand (great eats for great value) nod, cementing the region’s place on the foodie map.

Here’s where to dine, straight from the Michelin Guide.

You Can Literally Dock and Dine in Greater Fort Lauderdale

With 24 miles of pristine beaches and more than 300 miles of navigable waterways, Greater Fort Lauderdale has earned two fitting nicknames: the “Venice of America” and the “Yachting Capital of the World.” Here, the best tables come with dock space and a sea breeze.

Eat Your Way Around the World Without Leaving Greater Fort Lauderdale

Drawn by the promise of 77°F days and endless sunshine, people from more than 170 countries have settled in Greater Fort Lauderdale, creating a vibrant cultural mosaic and a deliciously diverse food scene. Bustling food halls and inventive restaurants serve menus that read like a collection of passport stamps. Here’s where to taste the world, one dish at a time.

More to Savor This Summer in Greater Fort Lauderdale

This summer, Greater Fort Lauderdale invites you to sip and savor even more. From August 1 to September 30, 2025, the annual Dine Out Lauderdale event serves up special menus and dining deals at top restaurants across the region.