Summer in Fort Lauderdale means beach days, boat rides, frozen cocktails, and this year, a wave of exciting new restaurants.
From viral burger spots and Miami pizza joints to picturesque brunch spots and hidden speakeasies, Broward’s dining scene is heating up. (And yes, so is the temperature outside.) Whether you’re looking for your next waterfront happy hour, a new brunch spot, or a date night restaurant, there’s plenty to look forward to. Below are seven of the hottest restaurant openings coming to Fort Lauderdale and Broward County this summer. Happy summertime dining, Broward County!
Common Room – Opening Soon
Common Room is set to bring a fresh take on the neighborhood restaurant concept to Downtown Hollywood. Created by BOL Hospitality Group, the team behind local favorites including Social Room and Bae Korean Grill, the restaurant will serve American comfort classics alongside cocktails inspired by classic supper clubs. The intimate space is designed with vintage touches, brass accents, and floral details, creating a warm atmosphere where guests can settle in for happy hour, dinner, or a late-night drink. Executive Chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, will lead the kitchen. Expect dishes such as lobster rolls, fried chicken, French dip sandwiches, and slow-braised short rib. Adding to the intrigue, the restaurant will also house the Brooklyn Room, an invitation-only speakeasy hidden behind the main dining room and accessible through a discreet alley entrance. 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood; commonroomfl.com.
Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen – Opened June 15!
Restaurateur Gary Rack is bringing his popular Farmhouse Kitchen spot to Coral Springs. It marks the brand’s first Broward County location and its largest restaurant to date. The new outpost will offer the health-conscious, comfort-driven menu that has made the concept a favorite in Palm Beach County. Guests can look forward to signature dishes from chef Demetrio Zavala. Some of these include “Buffalo Cauliflower,” the “Choppy Chop” salad, “Nutty Chicken,” and slow-braised baby back ribs. The restaurant is expected to open in mid-to-late June, adding another highly anticipated dining destination to Coral Springs. 3314 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; farmhousekitchenboca.com.…