North Fort Lauderdale Beach| 33rd St. | Galt Ocean |Lauderdale-By-The-Sea… NE Fort Lauderdale

Entertainment Establishments – North Fort Lauderdale Beach Area

Beach Billards & Bar NE 33 ST, Fort Lauderdale – Coming Soon

Boardroom 3343 NE 32nd St, Fort Lauderdale | 727-466-7149 Catch the wave of excitement in this way casual atmosphere. The youthful side mainly resides here. Yet no one feels out of place in the peaceful easy-going atmosphere where friendly conversation of good vibes resonate.

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill 3115 NE 32nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale | 954-900-5584 | Website: bokampers.com/fort-lauderdale

Bokampers the Heightened Sports Action Experience

Ex-Miami Dolphin great Kim Bokamper’s (Right) and his ready for Suber Bowl team keep the stunning waterfront 1000-seat+ establishment the most sought-after sports bar in Fort Lauderdale. | Photo Wayne Koss

Founded by famed Miami Dolphin and notable sports broadcaster Kim ‘Bo’ Bokamper in 2008 in Plantation–It has since grown to a total of 5 restaurants located throughout South Florida. It’s focused on being a local haven to fans of all sports. The spacious 1000-capacity establishment has a huge patio bar directly on the intracoastal waterway. Great daily specials and great food mix well with the multi-roomed sports bar that has a big screen choice throughout. Everything is done in a big way here. Open: Sun. – Thur. 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 A.M., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 A.M. Comedy from 7:00 pm on Wednesdays

Blue Jean Blues 3320 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale | 954-306-6330 | Website: bjblive.com

A high-profile destination entertainment establishment featuring top-area acts. Jazz and blues artists are the main attraction here in this cozy sophisticated yet unpretentious atmosphere. A good mix of people who share the love of music. Entertainment Afternoons from 4-7, Weekday evenings from 8:00-12:00, Fri. & Sat. 5:00 – 8:00 and 9:00 – 1:00. Happy Hour 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. 7 days a week. Well, drinks, domestic beer, and house wine. Specialty pizza, sandwiches, and a good choice of appetizers are also served. Open: Sun. -Thur. 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M., Fri. & Sat.11:00A.M – 3:00A.M.

ORIA WATERFRONT LOUNGE + TERRACE at RESIDENCE INN FORT LAUDERDALE INTRACOASTAL/IL LUGANO: Saturday Brunch 12 – 3:00 pm starts this week with feature performer Cecelia on Piano and Vocals on the intracoastal waterfront patio. Enjoy bottomless mimosas with the Latin-infused brunch menu.

Cecelia also performs on Thursdays from 4:00-7:00 pm (Happy Hour) and Sundays from 12:00 -3:00 pm. Ceiceia Spotlight Pianist/vocalist, Jamie King Colton performs the first Friday of each month at this locale. Watch for more entertainment dates. Enjoy Chef Matthew’s fine cooking at reasonable prices.

3333 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale | 954 564 4400 | Website

Fishtales 3355 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale | 954-689-2344 | Website: fishtaleson33rd.com

Fishtales Restaurant and Nightclub hosts top area artists on a great large stage nightly. Afternoon and happy hour shows are frequent as well. Enjoy seafood and grilled specialties in this comfortable casual atmosphere. A sidewalk patio bar is also a favorite in this music mall area. Notably is a Sunday afternoon block party from 5:00 pm with great entertainment and all the fine food and drink offerings offered by this very dedicated and passionate ownership and staff.

Chez Vincent Wine Bar | 3312 NE 32nd St, Fort Lauderdale | 954- 530-7301 | Website: Chez Vincent

Photo: Owner Operators Vincent and Claire Maurin

Owner-operator Vincent Maurin brings his expertise to the 33rd Street District of Fort Lauderdale to the delight of Wine Connoisseurs and Casual Imbibers alike. Maurin’s 22-plus years of professional experience in one of the World’s greatest vineyards–Château-Margaux, combined with his previous positions in retail business, food & beverage, gave him strong records to gain his legitimacy as a Wine Maker and Wine Taster. Entertainment: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00 pm with Michael Bianco, Michael Bianco’s unique Soothe Your Soul guitar style blends elements of Jazz, Blues, Pop, R&B, and Flamenco. HOURS: Tuesday – Sunday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Happy Hour: Daily except Monday. 5:00-7:00 pm, 50% off on all the wine by the glass, 50% off on some plates of cheeses and charcuteries.

Twice REMOVED | 3301 NE 32nd St, Fort Lauderdale | Website: Twice REMOVED

Craft Cocktails and beers, Electic bites, Memorable Vibes. Featuring: Happy Hour Everyday with Indoor and Outdoor seating. Live music on Wednesday, Sports on the screens. Live music on Wednesdays. Hours: Open at 4:00 pm

FL’s Bar & Lounge | NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale | 954 306-8214 3270 | Website: flsbar.com

Open 7 Days a Week. Doors open Daily at 6 PM, Tuesday– Half off ALL Tequila, Wednesday– Half off ALL Whiskey, Thursday/Friday/Saturday-$6 Shot Specials, Sunday- Free Games, ITB 20% OFF Always!

Shooters Waterfront 3033 NE 32 Ave., Fort Lauderdale | 954-566-2855 | Website: shooterswaterfront.com

From the sophisticated outside lounge to the contemporary dining room accompanied by three state-of-the-art bars, patrons can enjoy scenic Intracoastal Waterway views from day into night, whether they arrive by boat or car. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a popular weekend brunch on Sat. and Sun. from 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. (dogs welcome), Shooter’s coastal cuisine and craft cocktails ensure a relaxed, yet elegant experience in beautiful Fort Lauderdale: the extensive wine list, craft beers, creative cocktails alongside fresh culinary creations. Live music is featured on weekends. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4:00 7:00 PM All drinks are 50% off.

Just 1 More | 3074 NE 33rd. Ave., Fort Lauderdale | 954-870-5350

Just around the block from Shooters, Just 1 More offers an extended Happy Hour: 4–8:P.M., and its also a late-night happening place with many of the area hospitality workers making their way for–well Just 1 More. Wed. Ladies’ night- half off well and call drinks, Pool, Darts, 10 TVs, full package store, and serving food.

Cigar Republic | 3337 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | Website: cigarrepublicusa.com

The atmosphere at the Cigar Republic offers a stylish eating, drinking, and smoking lounge with the main focus on providing you with outstanding service an array of fine wines and craft beer, and a selection of the finest scotches, cognacs & rarest ports. Bottle service, Champagnes by the glass, and flavored cigars to please the ladies too. Yes, you CAN Smoke here.

Cafe Martorano 3343 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | 954-561-2554 | Website: cafemartorano.com

Chef-owner Steve Martorano brings the red sauce and loud music to this well-revered longstanding popular disco Italian spot. Food is the main course–it’s as good as it gets! yet the bar scene is noteworthy in its own right. Open from 6:00 PM. Website:cafemartorano.com

Galt Ocean Mile – A1A

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Bamboo Beach Club + Tiki Bar @ Ocean Manor Resort 4040 Galt Ocean Drive | Website: BambooBeachTikiBar.com

Located directly on the beach the popular Tiki bar features the quintessential beach atmosphere of South Florida all-about… drink specials, travelers and locals in abundance with Sports on the screens and a great all-day vibe. Open until 3 A.M. On weekends.

Casa Calabria @ Ocean Manor Resort 4040 Galt Ocean Dr, Fort Lauderdale | 954-982-2191 | Website: casacalabriaftl.com

Authentic Calabrian dishes are served in a fine atmosphere. A lively, upscale bar, offering homemade cocktails and a live piano player vocalist on Thurs, Friday, and Saturday nights. It’s usually one of the Fazio brothers and no matter if it’s Sal or Giovanni you are guaranteed a splendid evening of Italian music alongside the best songs ever recorded in their repertoire. Open Tue.- Sat. 5 pm till close, Sunday – 5 pm till close.

Filomena’s Bean Coffee 3233 N Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | 954 993-3360

Open every day from 8:00 am, this new young franchise location of 6 homegrown establishments is making its mark on the food & Beverage scene with great food, superb Coffee, and teas with lots of choices. It’s also a Piano Bar where local musicians can take the stage on the house Grand Piano–Impromptu performances are common. Notable the establishment will be serving Beer and Wine providing an even greater range of tasty beverages that will be most welcome in the latter hours when the entertainers perform. Owner-operator Pablo works all shifts of the franchise and has plans to have a high presence in the Florida market. The room is comfortable, fresh, and clean and has become an instant favorite with the locals and tourists. Filomena’s is located just north of Oakland Park Boulevard and steps from the Beach on A1A across from the South gateway to the Galt Ocean Mile.

Fort Lauderdale Beach South of Oakland Park Blvd.

Dune @ Auberge Resort, 2200 N Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Beach | 754 900-4059 | Website: dunefl.com

Dune is a beachfront dining experience from the Michelin Star portfolio of the Auberge Resorts Collection. Offerings include a menu of locally sourced seafood, fresh organic ingredients, beach-inspired signature cocktails, and a wine program that pays homage to Auberge’s Napa Valley roots. Reservations begin at 6:00 pm with the last reservation at 10:45 pm. Happy Hour 4-7 pm daily.

Sandbar Grille @ Sun Tower Hotel & Suites 2030 North Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Beach | 954 565 5700 | Website: Suntowerhotelsuites.com

Located directly on the beach, the Sand bar is a great place to relax and take in the fine view. Prices are very reasonable for all drinks and food.

The North Beach District of Fort Lauderdale is essentially an outdoor Mall nestled between the Ocean on the East side and the Intracoastal Waterway to the West. It’s arguably the best Mall for Restaurants, Retailers, and businesses to be found in all of South Florida. Catch cascading boats along the Intracoastal, sip your favorite tasty beverage, and enjoy great music offered at several locations in this Paradise… FloridaysUSA.com

Stay the Night Embrace the enjoyable walking locale of the North Beach District of Fort Lauderdale

Area Hotel/Accomdations

Ocean Manor Beach Resort WEBSITE

– Located Directly on the Beach with a popular Tiki Bar and notable Italian Restaurant Casa Calabria

Downtown On-Demand Service: Riders can use the “Ride Circuit” app to request a ride anywhere within the service area, which covers the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Urban Core, Las Olas, and Dorsey Riverbend. On-demand service also connects Historic Dorsey– Riverbend, a portion of Progresso Village, and Flagler Village to Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Beach, and Las Olas, including parking lots and garages in the area. It also provides access to cultural and entertainment hubs including the MASS District, the Parker Playhouse, and Broward Center for the Performing Arts..

The LauderGO! Micro Mover also serves the Galt Mile area. This service connects the Galt Mile community to area businesses, shopping, restaurants, and neighboring Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. 

Galt Mile On-Demand Service:

Service Hours: Seven (7) days a week 9 a.m.  9 p.m.

Vehicle Information: The Micro Mover program powered by Circuit uses electric vehicles that can seat up to five passengers. It is a ridesharing service so a trip may be shared by riders from different parties. This service connects the Galt Mile community to area businesses, shopping, restaurants, and neighboring Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Use the FREE “Ride Circuit” app to book your ride or alert a fleet driver to come pick you up. The app is available for download from Google Play and the App Store. Please visit the micro-mover website for more details.

https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-i-z/transportation-and-mobility/transportation-division/laudergo-mobility-services/laudergo-transportation-circulator-pilot

Please note: Riders must be at least 18 years old to request a ride or otherwise be accompanied by an adult. The youngest riders must weigh at least 65 pounds or use a child seat provided by the adult passenger. Pets are welcome for the ride at the discretion of each driver and other riders in the vehicle. Pets must stay on the lap of the rider or the floor and always remain inside the vehicle. 

Visit ridecircuit.com/faq for more information.

Customer Service 

To reach Circuit:

For feedback and questions about the City of Fort Lauderdale’s mobility services, please e-mail transportation@fortlauderdale.gov or call 954-828-8000. 

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

Aruba Beach Cafe Bartender Kristin Keeps the Customers Satisfied | Photo Wayne Koss

Aruba Beach Cafe 1 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954 776-0001| Website: arubabeachcafe.com

Blue Moon Fish Co. | 4405 W Tradewinds Ave, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954 267-9888 | Website: bluemoonfishco.com

Taco Craft | 4400 N Ocean Drive Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954 530-3763 | Website: tacocraft.com/lauderdale-by-the-sea

Billy Jack’s Shack | 218 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954 990-8671 Website: billyjacksshack.com

Village Grille & Village Pump | 4404 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954 776-5092 | villagegrille.com

Vincents By The Sea | 106 E Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954-772-8111 | Website: vincents.kitchen

Ocean Mist | 210 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 954 938-5234

A no-frills bar on the corner of A1A and Commercial Boulevard next to Lauderdale By The Sea Town Square. Unlike the other bars on the block. The Ocean Mist caters mainly to the local folks who enjoy the lower bar fare in a usually smoke-filled atmosphere.

Plunge Resort – BackFlip – Bar on the beach | 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | 754 312-5775 | Website: plungebeachhotel.com/dining/backflip

Located directly on the beach in a casual feel bar. BackFlip is on the quieter side of the beach. However, quality live entertainment is featured on weekends adding much more energy to this comfortable locale that has a good mix of beachside seekers alongside the hotel guests.

Fountains Lounge Bar | 4709 N Ocean Dr, Sea Ranch Lakes (Publix mall/Sea Ranch Lakes – Lauderdale-By-The-Sea on A1A) | 954 782-5100

Like the Ocean Mist, a couple of blocks South, Fountains Lounge is a very local resident bar with no frills. Good conversation among the highly regular crowd that gathers all nights of the week.

Fort Lauderdale North – Commercial Boulevard

Les Burns performs at the Blue Moon Fish Co. of Lauderdale-by-The-Sea Fridays at Happy Hour and beyond.
Photo Wayne Koss

American Tapas Bar | 2724 E Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954 765 5352 Entertainment featured Nightly

Kaluz Restaurant | 3300 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale (Border of Lauderdale By The Sea) | 954 772 2209 | Website: Kaluzrestaurant.com A great wine bar and people place on the intracoastal at the Fort Lauderdale meets Lauderdale By The Sea bridge. The upscale clientele is entertained inside or out on the very large patio that is very casual with couches and various seating settings. Nice place to catch the yacht folks in the area who offer a friendly docking arrangement. Open: Sun-Thurs 11:30 am-10 pm / Fri & Sat 1

The Galway Shawl | 2948 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | 954 999-5577 | Website Hosting Monthly Trad Session on the second Sunday of every month. Bring voices, and instruments or just come and enjoy the music. All are invited to join in. KARAOKE Wednesdays Wednesday means one thing……Karaoke at The Galway Shawl. Kicks off at 7 pm. FRIDAYS: Live music 7:00-11:00 pm

Anthony’s Clam House & Grill | E 2861 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale|954 595-2104 | Website

Blue Steele Pizza | 2460 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 954 716-6875 Website: https://bluesteelpizzaftl.com/

Hott Leggz has a great prompt staff at your service | Photo: Wayne Koss

Hott Leggz | 2471 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | 954 771-5151 | Website: hottleggz.com

Unquestionably a hot Place! Hott Leggz offers really good food served in hefty portions with very friendly priced drinks in a casual setting that is frequented by the area business people day and night with a younger mix as the evening arrives. It’s a local favorite with sports, and hospitality business specials (Monday half-off your tab) among other specials. You never feel out of place no matter how you dress here.

Chuck’s Steakhouse | 2428 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | 954 772-2850 | Website: chucksflorida.com

Dinner is served nightly from 4:00 pm. Happy Hour: Mon. – Fri. 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm 50% off well drinks, $3.00 off premium drinks, $2.00 off beer and wines by the glass. Good local entertainment from Thursday to Saturday evenings. Chuck’s is a longstanding popular place and offers lots of free parking in its lot.

Joanna Holstein | The fine vocal and piano talents of Joanna are featured at Thai Spice in the Buddha Lounge.

Thai Spice|1514 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale| 954 771-4535 |Website: thaispicefla.com

Arguably the best Thai restaurant in all of Florida among other fine notable qualities… Happy Hour features 2 for 1 Cocktails, Beer, and House Wine, plus 1/2 Price Appetizers (Monday through Friday from 5pm – 7pm). Top area live music artists perform Wednesday through Saturday in the Buddha Lounge. Lunch Weekdays 11:00am – 3:00pm, Dinner nightly from 5:00pm

Photos: Wayne Koss | Editorial: Wayne Koss

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