Inside of the Pelican Grand Beach Resort, this restaurant offers a romantic, candlelit, beachside date night. Ocean 2000 offers inside and outside seating and their speciality is fresh seafood. Fun fact: The couple's proposal dinner was held here.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Bride's Recommendations

- Pan-roasted sea bass

- Creamy burrata salad

- 'Flying Flamingo' cocktail

Groom's Recommendations

- Pan-seared Ahi tuna

- Lobster mac-and-cheese

- 'Smokey on the Water' cocktail

Situated on the Hillsboro River, this restaurant has gorgeous sunset views over the water. Their outdoor dining scene is second to none. On weekend nights, Shooters typically offers live music. Be sure to check out their happy hour (4-6 PM) during golden hour. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Bride's Recommendations

- Grilled chicken cobb salad (pro tip: this salad is HUGE)

- Spicy tuna sushi roll

- 'Aperol rosé spritz' cocktail

Groom's Recommendations

- Chipotle meco bbq skirt steak

- Cubano sandwich (lunch special only)

- '818 spicy margarita' cocktail

Located within the Riverside Hotel in historic Las Olas, the Boathouse offers the most unique waterfront dining experience in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Be sure to request a table "on the dock" to sit beside the river and watch the boats go by. After dinner, take a stroll down Fort Lauderdale's famous riverwalk, located beside the restaurant. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Bride's Recommendations

- Harvest salad with salmon

- Coconut lime snapper ceviche

- Flourless chocolate truffle cake

- 'Espresso martini' cocktail

Groom's Recommendations

- Chicken pesto panini

- Prosciutto arugula flatbread

- 'Boathouse Brew' beer

Bo's is a family-friendly, beachside bar & grill that serves fresh seafood and cold drinks. Bo's is an open air restaurant, meaning you can hear the sea and feel the salty air while dining. Upstairs, Bo's offers an adults-only day club called La Playa that serves delicious cocktails, offers ocean views, and provides a DJ to spin the best music. The bride and groom recommend Bo's as their favorite lunch spot while visiting Fort Lauderdale beach. Open for lunch and dinner.

Bride's Recommendations

- Caesar salad with blackened mahi

- Oysters with mignonette & horseradish

- 'Prickly pear margarita' cocktail

Groom's Recommendations

- Shrimp po' boy

- Bo's jerk chicken

- 'Bo's brew' pale ale

Conveniently located on the Riverwalk in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Rivertail makes a fun and convenient dinner spot ahead of further evening festivities and night life. Although Rivertail offers both aesthetic indoor and outdoor dining, the bride and groom recommend requesting an outdoor table to catch the river views during your meal. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Bride's Recommendations

- Local kale salad with fresh snapper

- Seafood nachos

- 'Blueberry breeze' cocktail

Groom's Recommendations

- No. 6 sandwich (beer battered cod)

- Pork chop with warm corn bread

- 'Yes way Jose' cocktail

In the bride and groom's shared opinion, Louie Bossi has the best brunch in Fort Lauderdale. Offering $19 bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's, aperol spritzes, or peach bellinis, Louie Bossi makes the most fun brunch spot on Las Olas. Louie Bossi makes all their pastas and wood-fired pizzas from scratch. This restaurant offers delicious and traditional Italian fare. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Bride's Recommendations

- Salumi & formaggio tasting selection

- Market salad with fresh catch of the day

- 'Prosecco pop' cocktail with cherry popsicle stirrer

Groom's Recommendations

- Quattro Carne Pizza

- Prosciutto e Arugula Pizza

- 'Arrivederci' cocktail

The best part of Fort Lauderdale is the city's beautiful beach. Greater Fort Lauderdale's 24 miles of golden sandy shores are home to some of Florida's finest beaches. Be sure to check out all that the Fort Lauderdale beach area has to offer!

Bride's Recommendations

- Coffee at the Casablanca Cafe

- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

- Giant margaritas at the Rock Bar

Groom's Recommendations

- Frozen cocktails at the Taco Bell Cantina

- Lunch at Bo's Beach restaurant

- Breakfast pastries at Archibald's Village Bakery

Las Olas Boulevard is South Florida’s most architecturally unique and eclectic shopping and dining district. Las Olas Boulevard stretches from the beach at A1A, immaculately lined with picturesque palm trees. In the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and bars.

Brides Recommendations

- Shopping at Las Olas's many boutiques

- Happy hour at Vinos Wine Bar & Cocktail lounge

- Latin dancing at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Grooms Recommendations

- Coffee at the Capital One Cafe (50% off for Capital One card holders)

- Gelato or affogato at Kilwin's

- Watching sports at American Social bar & restaurant

Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. The walk is about ~2 miles roundtrip. Includes 10 parks, as well as a lush tropical waterfront in the downtown center.

Located within the same complex as the iconic Hard Rock 'guitar shaped' Hotel, this area is a great spot for both day-time or night-time activities. For families, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers live music events/concerts, shopping, a museum, and the signature night-time light show. For adults, this exciting spot offers a humongous casino, several bars and restaurants, a spa, and nightclubs.

Enjoy jet-skiing through Fort Lauderdale's fabulous Intracoastal Waterway with magnificent views of million dollar homes and yachts.

The Water Taxi is “more than just a boat ride.” The Captains and Crew are well versed on the city and the many attractions that can be viewed from the water. Enjoy the fresh air, a clean environment, a refreshing drink, and a fun narration of this wonderful destination.

Rates are $35 for an all-day pass or $20 for an evening pass.

Situated on the riverwalk of Las Olas, The Wharf is an open-air event space that serves a dynamic local culinary and cultural scene. The Wharf offers a rotation of delicious food and drink vendors. Don't forget your dancing shoes! Open weekends until 3 AM.

Important note: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale does not allow entry to anyone from out of state who is under 23. If you are not at least 23, you cannot enter.

The bride and groom have a variety of recommendations based upon which area you're in and what vibe you're seeking:

Las Olas area

- American Social*

- El Camino

- Vinos Wine Bar

Downtown area

- Sparrow rooftop

- The Wilder

- Rhythm & Vine*

Riverwalk area

- The Wharf*

- The Pirate Republic Bar

- Backyard*

Beach area

- Wreck Bar (located in B Ocean Resort!)

- ElboRoom*

- Bo's Beach

*Denotes dancing/clubbing vibe