🍽️ Top Affordable Lunch & Dinner Restaurants Near the Broward Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale
- Doc B’s Restaurant — American Gastropub Favorites
4.7•American restaurant
Cuisine: American / Gastropub
Price: $$ (~$20–$30 per person)
Vibe: Relaxed, lively, clean modern gastropub atmosphere
Why go: Very popular local spot for burgers, sandwiches, salads, and hearty mains — great for lunch between sessions or dinner with colleagues. Classic comfort food with a fun vibe and good drink list.
Best for: Lunch, dinner, groups, easy casual meal
- Coconuts — Casual Waterfront Seafood & New American
4.2•Seafood
Cuisine: Seafood / New American / Bar
Price: $$ (~$20–$35 per person)
Vibe: Casual and fun with water views (Intracoastal/near the beach)
Why go: Famous for fresh seafood, fish tacos, grouper sandwiches, and great casual dinner plates. Outdoor seating with a lively local atmosphere makes it a strong choice for both lunch and dinner.
Best for: Seafood lovers, casual group dinners
- Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar – Fort Lauderdale — Gastropub & Craft Meal Spot
4.4•Gastropub
Cuisine: American / Gastropub
Price: $$ (~$20–$30)
Vibe: Energetic, excellent beer/cocktail selection
Why go: Fantastic all-around affordable sit-down option — burgers, flatbreads, salads, fish tacos, and mains that hit well for lunch or dinner. Great beer list adds to the fun for post-session meals.
Best for: Casual dinner, lunch with drinks, social groups
- 15th Street Fisheries — Classic Waterfront Seafood
4.5•Seafood restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood / American
Price: $$ (~$20–$35)
Vibe: Laid-back with strong local reputation
Why go: A Fort Lauderdale institution for seafood — fresh catch, fish sandwiches, fried and grilled seafood classics. Slightly further than Las Olas (~3 miles) but worth a short ride for excellent fish and local vibes.
Best for: Seafood dinner, lunch by the water
- Moxies – Fort Lauderdale — New American with Lively Patio
4.3•New American
Cuisine: New American / International
Price: $$ (~$25–$35 per person)
Vibe: Trendy & social with indoor-outdoor seating
Why go: Great option for a comfortable sit-down dinner, diverse globally inspired menu, and good drinks — perfect for after-work dinners, business dinners, or group outings.
Best for: Dinner, cocktails + food, group meal
🍷 Bonus Nearby Lunch & Dinner Picks (Still $$)
Here are a few more strong picks if you want variety or options right around Las Olas Boulevard / Downtown:
- 411 South Bar & Grill – Classic American with seafood and pub favorites — solid lunch/dinner option on Ft. Lauderdale Beach (~short ride).
- Shooters Waterfront – Iconic waterfront spot on the Intracoastal (a bit farther), with seafood, burgers, and drinks — great for dinner with views.
Tip: These aren’t as close by as some above, but worth a ride for the setting and reliable menus.
🍣 Dining Scene Nearby
- Las Olas Boulevard has a wide variety of restaurants — Italian, Mexican, steakhouses, modern American, and more — all within a short ride from the convention center, including favorites like American Social, El Camino, and Luigi’s Tuscan Grill.
The Riverwalk / Himmarshee Village area also has a concentration of bars and restaurants just a few blocks from the Broward Convention Center.
