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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA swanky Fort Lauderdale spot has been named the best steakhouse in Florida thanks to its Wagyu, local seafood, and ambiance.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA swanky Fort Lauderdale spot has been named the best steakhouse in Florida thanks to its Wagyu, local seafood, and ambiance.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Photo by The Louis Collection<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been trying to score a table at Daniel\u2019s in Coral Gables or in Fort Lauderdale, you\u2019re not alone. The buzzy new steakhouses, which opened in late 2024 in Fort Lauderdale <\/a>and then in the Gables this summer<\/a>, are already packed nearly every weekend. Now there\u2019s even more reason to snag that reservation. Digital media outlet Tasting Table just named Daniel\u2019s the best steakhouse in Florida<\/a>, a major win for the Gioia Hospitality team that opened the Fort Lauderdale flagship less than a year ago.<\/p>\n Tasting Table\u2019s editors evaluated steakhouses across the country and praised Daniel\u2019s in Fort Lauderdale for its wagyu tartare topped with caviar, Florida oysters, meticulous in-state sourcing, and a menu that balances premium steak cuts with standout seafood dishes. The dessert menu also caught their attention, specifically the key lime pie that many locals already consider a must-order.<\/p>\n The Louis Collection photo<\/p>\n An Instant Fort Lauderdale Success<\/p>\n The original Fort Lauderdale restaurant debuted in October 2024 on Federal Highway near the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel. Within six months, it was added to the Michelin Guide \u2014 an impressive feat for any South Florida restaurant. Chef Daniel Ganem oversees the culinary program, which also includes D\u2019s, the upscale sports bar next door<\/a>. \u201cThe restaurant is an ode to the Florida farmers, ranchers, and fishermen,\u201d Ganem told New Times in October 2024<\/a>. \u201cWe are putting our own twist on a steakhouse, making something special that showcases the Florida ingredients and also the Florida culture.\u201d<\/p>\n The Coral Gables expansion brought the entire Gioia team back together, including founder Thomas Angelo, his daughter Kassidy, executive chef Luis Salcedo, director of operations Scott Ozler, and wine director Daniel Bishop.<\/p>\n The Louis Collection photo<\/p>\n A Major Move to Miami<\/p>\n Daniel\u2019s Miami builds on the Fort Lauderdale restaurant with a wide-ranging menu that includes seafood towers, housemade pastas, and an impressive lineup of steaks sourced from Florida, Texas, Australia, and the Midwest. Cuts include a 10-ounce Wagyu skirt, a 36-ounce porterhouse, and a 32-ounce tomahawk, paired with sauces such as truffle butter and Foie Gras Rossini-style. The raw bar features oysters, cobia ceviche, and wagyu tartare. Sides are decadent, including lobster mac and cheese, truffled potato fonduta, creamed spinach with local Malabar greens, and rosemary fries with Parmigiano and onion ketchup.<\/p>\n The space has been refreshed with a dark green palette to match the Fort Lauderdale location. Murano glass chandeliers and David Yarrow photographs set the mood, and the private dining room remains intact. The bar area now welcomes walk-ins with dishes like a double patty smash burger and cacio e pepe.<\/p>\n Daniel\u2019s Miami is also making international waves as the first U.S. host of the Rare Tour, a two-night collaboration with Sydney\u2019s Rockpool Bar & Grill. For a restaurant that\u2019s barely a year old, Daniel\u2019s has positioned itself at the top of Florida\u2019s steakhouse scene with remarkable speed.<\/p>\n![\"dining](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/daniel_s_a_florida_steakhouse_interior_photo_by_the_louis_collection_oct_2024__3_.webp\")
The bar and dining room of Daniel\u2019s in Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n![\"crudo\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/daniels_hamachi_crudo_louiscollection_sept202416.webp\")
The Hamachi crudo from Daniel\u2019s<\/p>\n