Fort Lauderdale has no shortage of shiny new restaurants, but some of the best meals in the city come from places that have been around for decades. These old-school spots have survived trends, hurricanes, and changing tastes because they simply get it right every time.
From waterfront crab shacks to vintage diners, each place on this list has a story worth telling. Pull up a chair and get ready to eat your way through Fort Lauderdale history.
1. Cap’s Place
Getting to Cap’s Place requires a boat ride, which already makes it more exciting than most dinner plans. Tucked on a small island in nearby Lighthouse Point, this restaurant dates back to 1928 and has served everyone from Winston Churchill to Franklin D.
Roosevelt. That alone should tell you something about its legendary status…