Dining
Going hungry in the Fort Lauderdale area is almost an impossibility. With more than 3,000 restaurants within driving distance, residents will find flavors to please any palette. From cozy cafes to waterfront dining and everything in between, the Fort Lauderdale area has it all. Fare ranges from ethnic cuisine to the fresh catch of the day.
Location: Fort Lauderdale is located about three miles north of Miami on Florida’s east coast. In addition to oceanfront landscape, the city has 25 miles of Intracoastal waterways and 165 miles of navigable canals.
Population 162,917 estimated in 2003
Median resident age: 39.3
Median household income: $37,887
Average home sale price: $186,276
Average rainfall: 57.5
Average temperature: 75.6 degrees Fahrenheit