There is a spot in Fort Lauderdale where you can sit under a canopy of trees, feel the ocean breeze on your face, and enjoy a cold drink with a plate of crispy fries, all without leaving a state park. Most people drive right past it without knowing it exists.
The restaurant is tucked between lush greenery and the Atlantic Ocean, and it has become a favorite for locals who know exactly where to look. By the time you finish reading this, you will want to drop everything and go find it for yourself.
A One-of-a-Kind Address in the Heart of Nature
Not many restaurants can claim a state park as their front yard, but Park and Ocean does exactly that. Nestled inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park at 3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, this gastropub occupies one of the most unusual and scenic dining addresses in all of South Florida.
The park itself is a narrow stretch of preserved land that sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, which makes the setting feel genuinely special rather than just a marketing gimmick…