Since the fall of 2025, Fort Lauderdale has been on a serious hot streak, with new restaurants, cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and speakeasies popping up faster than you can refresh your Resy account. From oceanfront dining rooms made for lingering over sunset cocktails to sushi temples, hibachi party spots, and Top Chef helmed neighborhood gems, Broward’s dining scene feels like it just hit turbo mode. What once felt like gradual growth now reads like a full-on glow-up, with fresh openings stretching from the beach to Plantation, Coral Springs, and Oakland Park, each one adding its own vibe, personality, and reason to book another night out.

And the best part is that they are all incredibly fun and wildly different. There are secret speakeasies tucked behind red doors, sporty lounges with Topgolf swings, polished rooftop retreats built for golden-hour selfies, and even a Michelin-recognized cocktail residency shaking things up along the coast. Add in high-energy sushi lounges, cozy neighborhood favorites in soft-opening mode, and splashy beachfront destinations built for big celebrations, and you’ve got a Broward dining moment that feels exciting, electric, and just a little bit irresistible.

Bar Betty has opened within Sunness Supper Club in Fort Lauderdale

Bar Betty

Bar Betty is a new speakeasy tucked above Sunness Supper Club at 2465 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, accessed through a red door after 7 p.m. and featuring live music on select nights. Designed as an intimate, atmospheric hideaway with classic speakeasy vibes, it offers a cozy setting for date nights or a stylish after-dinner stop. With plans to grow into a 4,000-square-foot lounge above the main dining room, Bar Betty is quickly becoming one of the city’s newest late-night hangout spots. 2465 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-491-6611; sunnesssupperclub.com.

One of New York’s hottest spots for sushi, tuna crispy rice, and hand rolls opened its first Broward location.

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Bondi Sushi

Bondi Sushi has opened its first Broward County location in Oakland Park, bringing the New York–born sushi spot’s signature tuna crispy rice, hand rolls, and sleek, laid-back vibe to 3329 N. Federal Hwy. The new outpost debuts exclusive dishes such as wagyu sliders, lobster tacos, and skewers alongside its popular nigiri, sashimi, and omakase bar offerings, plus a full cocktail program created in collaboration with Shinji’s. As Bondi’s largest location to date, the space features striking design details and a new “Bar at Bondi,” positioning it as both a dining destination and a stylish neighborhood hangout. 3329 N. Federal Hwy., Oakland Park; bondisushi.com.

The rack of lamb with roasted squash and pine nuts at Del Mar – Fort Lauderdale

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Del Mar Fort Lauderdale

Del Mar Fort Lauderdale is a newly opened oceanfront Mediterranean restaurant set directly on the sand at Auberge Beach Residences, offering sweeping views of the Atlantic from its expansive indoor-outdoor dining spaces. The 17,000-square-foot restaurant features a shareable, seafood-forward menu inspired by coastal regions from Greece and Spain to Morocco and Italy, alongside wood-grilled meats, handmade pastas, and mezze spreads served with warm house-made pita. With craft cocktails, an extensive wine program, and a polished beachfront setting, Del Mar has quickly positioned itself as one of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s premier destination restaurants. 2200 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 754-778-7188; delmarmediterranean.com.

Fair Ketch has opened in Fort Lauderdale

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Fair Ketch

Fair Ketch is a sleek, Everglades-inspired sports lounge that blends game-day excitement with a polished coastal vibe, offering massive flat-screen walls, a Topgolf Swing Suite, and plenty of space for pool and foosball. Designed as a lively social hub rather than a traditional sports bar, it pairs elevated bar fare and craft drinks with immersive entertainment and a high-energy atmosphere. Whether guests come to watch the big game or simply unwind with friends, Fair Ketch aims to deliver a getaway-style experience with nonstop momentum.1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; 754-224-3703; omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-lauderdale/dining/fair-ketch.

The “Wood Plank Salmon” from Florida Room in Fort Lauderdale

Florida Room

Florida Room, the new Fort Lauderdale restaurant from Top Chef alums Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis, has opened at the Fort sports and entertainment complex, offering Southern-coastal comfort food with views of the venue’s pickleball courts. The dinner-only spot features a wide-ranging menu that spans caviar-topped tater tots, wagyu short-rib “meatloaf,” wood-plank salmon, and nostalgic desserts like coconut key lime pie and baked Alaska. With its sandy-toned interiors, indoor-outdoor seating, and relaxed neighborhood feel, Florida Room is designed for weeknight dinners, family meals, and casual nights out with friends. 891 SW 34th St., Fort Lauderdale; playthefort.com. 

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Hellenic

Beloved restaurant Hellenic has soft-opened in Coral Springs at 10436 W. Atlantic Blvd., debuting a much larger 5,000-plus-square-foot space with a welcoming, family-style atmosphere and a heated patio for outdoor dining. Led by chef and owner Nikol Zarbalas, the laid-back Greek eatery serves comfort-forward dishes like lamb burgers, platters, fried green tomatoes, and other mezze-style bites, accompanied by beer and occasional live music. Already one of Broward’s most anticipated openings, the new location is drawing early guests who praise its warm hospitality and homestyle flavors, with the team reminding visitors that service and operations are still in soft-opening mode. 10436 W. Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs; 954-323-2450; orderhellenic.com.

New rooftop bar Ibis Sky Lounge opens in Fort Lauderdale at the Omni with stunning waterfront views, signature cocktails, and light bites.

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Ibis Sky Lounge

Ibis Sky Lounge, the new adults-only rooftop bar atop the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, offers sweeping views of the coastline and Intracoastal Waterway and is already positioning itself as one of Broward County’s most polished drinking destinations. The menu features shareable small plates from executive chef Cristian Mosquera, complemented by a globally inspired cocktail program that ranges from tropical margaritas to creative spins on classics, such as the Cinnamon Roll Old Fashioned. With its warm wood accents, fire pits, and sunset-ready atmosphere, the lounge feels more like a refined coastal retreat than a typical rooftop bar. 1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; 754-224-3703; omnihotels.com.

Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi has opened in Plantation

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Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi

Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi has opened in Plantation at 8160 W. Broward Boulevard, debuting a 6,500-square-foot space with teppanyaki tables, a glowing sushi bar, and a lively, art-forward dining room that seats 260 guests. Led by hospitality duo Tina Wang and chef Jason Zheng of Unisolo Restaurant Group, the new location blends hibachi theatrics, bold sushi rolls, and celebratory energy, complete with sparkler-topped desserts and an upbeat crowd that leans into birthday dinners and group nights out. With creative small plates, wagyu-forward hibachi options, daily happy hour, and a playful, polished atmosphere, Saiko-i Plantation turns dinner into a high-spirited night without feeling over-the-top. 8160 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation; 754-701-4417; saikoihibachi.com.

One of North America’s best bars ViceVersa has just opened inside the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale hotel serving award-winning cocktails.

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ViceVersa at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

ViceVersa, the Michelin-recognized and James Beard–nominated Miami aperitivo bar currently ranked No. 56 on North America’s 50 Best Bars list, has launched its first-ever residency inside the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale. Led day to day by bartender Rosy Villanova, with founder Valentino Longo appearing on select dates, the pop-up runs through May 2026 and features a Vacanza-themed cocktail menu that blends ViceVersa signatures with Fort Lauderdale exclusives, such as the “Beeswax Old Fashioned” and coastal-inspired spritzes. The residency marks a milestone for both the bar and the city, arriving in the same year Fort Lauderdale earned its first Michelin star and growing recognition for its emerging dining and cocktail scene.  525 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; fourseasons.com/fortlauderdale.