Best Family Restaurants in Golden Glades

"Out on a dock beneath the shade of beach-blue umbrellas and right next door to the Swimming Hall of Fame and the city marina, you can enjoy a continuous parade of the most impressive yachts you’ve ever seen while digging in to some tasty eat-with-your-hands seafood. The menu offers a delicious fresh take on traditional beach-vacation nibbles, including conch fritters, coconut shrimp, and crab cakes, but they also have a daily special called “scoobies,” a bowl of luscious snow crab legs soaking in roasted garlic butter. This is a great place to order some drinks while watching the sunset."

"Fort Lauderdale’s Coconuts restaurant offers waterfront dining and an inventive menu that is primarily composed of delicious seafood and comfort foods. Treat yourself to tasty dishes like the Lobster Roll, Jambalaya, or the Gravy Train (breaded pork loin medallions in home gravy). Stop in for Sunday brunch and try the seafood quiche."

"Restaurants Chinese Wynwood. Commanding its own lively corner on the outer edges of a tightly packed Wynwood, this petite, dimly lit parcel serves up Chinese classics alongside a respectable wine list and just the right amount of scene. Its pink facade, hanging wicker lamps and elbow room only dining room make for a fun stop off before a night out, but Palmar’s blue crab fried rice topped with bean sprouts and a sticky 63-degree egg is reason enough to put in a reservation and brave the Wynwood crowds."

"As cool as its Wynwood locale, Palmar offers contemporary Chinese food with unruffled style. Guests enjoy a hefty selection of wine, beer, and dishes such as duck confit dumplings and guava and cheese spring rolls underneath the red glow of modish rattan lanterns. Available for dine-in or takeout."

"perfectly cooked eggs, toasty English muffins and well seasoned hashbrowns. friendly service , clean and open. great neighborhood breakfast place."

"The Camila's Restaurant was founded in 1989 in Miami and Orlando in 1994 and its name is a tribute to the couple's daughter founder Manuel and Leah. Today's Camila be under the direction of Alex Alencar Charamba and Leo, who are the new owners of the restaurant and has worked in the house for 12 ..."

"El Vez is one of the Mexican restaurants in Fort Lauderdale showcasing classic Mexican dishes with a Baja style of South Florida. You can dine in, or pick up snacks, sandwiches and pastries from the counter for the road or beach. As with any Mexican Restaurant start with the chips and guacamole or try the Tito Santana guac with mango or Verde with poblano peppers or if wanting something a little healthier try the tuna tostada or shrimp campechano ceviches."

"This delightful Mexican/Latin cuisine offers a vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu option. Come by and enjoy the full bar with additional outdoor seating for a delightful view of the waterfront. The beach is 1.6 miles from El Vez, making it an excellent spot for Happy Hour with its menu of chicken tacos and spicy wings to complement the alcohol offerings or a full menu list to choose from if desired."

"Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Mexican, LatinBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, BrunchTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Waterfront[email protected]+1 954-414-8336https://www.elvezftlauderdale.com/"

"Kush Cafe is meant to combine the best of a European bistro with an in-your-face Miami attitude. Playing off the art deco vibes of the neighborhood, the motel-style of the hotel, and the relaxing water view means this funky cafe transports guests to their very own Miami Riviera. The menu includes classics such as French onion soup, Croque Monsieurs, Ratatouille, and Frog Legs but also keeps the Kush essentials like award-winning burgers, local craft beer, Chicken and Waffles, and Key Lime Pie combining the best of American and Bistro cuisine."

"Matt Kuscher is known for opening affordable restaurants that offer simple food and drink made with high-quality ingredients. Using that same approach, Kuscher recently opened his first bistro, one that's perhaps best described as a meet-cute between Paris and Miami. Kuscher has transformed the sorely missed Red Light in Little River into a spot filled with little treasures."

"After a morning of fun, the day continues with a stop at Bal Harbour Shop and lunch at Makoto, or one of the many other renown restaurants in the area. Makoto is one of the best sushi restaurants in Miami with an extensive menu with the freshest fish available. Our favorite dish is the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, a twist on a deconstructed spicy tuna roll with crispy rice instead of traditional sushi rice."

"Bal Harbour Shops is an upscale open-air shopping mall in Bal Harbour, a wealthy suburb of Miami, Florida, known internationally for its collection…"

"Keeping with Fort Lauderdale's grand world-class image, The Galleria has set a new standard in shopping for residents and its many visitors alike. It's easy to see why this upscale shopping mecca is one of the most popular malls in Fort Lauderdale. Not far from the beach on Sunrise Boulevard, this inviting two-story, upscale shopping center is home to well-loved stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Macy's, Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic and the Apple Store."

"Even if you don’t have specific plans to check out The Galleria Fort Lauderdale, it’s something you’re highly likely to encounter or at least hear about when you’re in Florida. Visiting The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is one of the most fun things to do in Fort Lauderdale, especially for those with a serious shopping addiction. If you do it right, you’ll be leaving with your arms overflowing with bags."

"For over 40 years Coral Ridge Mall in Fort Lauderdale has been a staple shopping center and the go-to place for locals and visitors alike. Just blocks from the very popular Fort Lauderdale Beach and easy to find at the crossroads of Oakland Park and Federal Highway, there is always a friendly crowd to mingle with and plenty of stores to browse. Coral Ridge Mall was constructed back when Fort Lauderdale was getting its footing as a true vacation getaway in the sun and a popular city to relocate for the best of the good life, and also at a time when shopping malls were a new thing and springing up across America, and it has never lost its luster."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user [Unknown] used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Coral Ridge Mall is long known for its great service and brand-name stores that sell quality items."

"Restaurants Japanese South Beach. One of the original New York imports to find a home in South Beach (there are many now), Blue Ribbon is a solid choice in the neighborhood. It’s small but offers outdoor seating by the pool (it’s inside the Plymouth Hotel) and a comfortable sushi counter where you can watch the pros go to work on your rolls."

"Hidden behind Koa Restaurant on South Beach, guests are escorted through a dark corridor that opens up into a theater-like den dining room where they’ll dine on a 16- to 18-course dinner created by executive chef Max Kamakura. The menu rotates often with show-stopping dishes highlighting Kamakura’s Brazilian roots and Japanese training like lobster sashimi, uni with black truffle on crispy rice, A5 wagyu nigiri, and otoro uni truffle temaki. Reservations are required, and once booked, guests will receive special instructions on how to access the restaurant."