The Galleria
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954/564-1036, Galleriamall-fl.com
Many people envision mall food courts as crowded tables, a sea of whiny kids and food vendors busily shoving plates of common chain-restaurant dishes onto plastic trays. In The Galleria, where upscale shops include Neiman Marcus, Ermare Shoes and Godiva Chocolatier, shoppers enjoy a more-luxurious dining experience at Piazza di Giorgio Café (Piazzadigiorgiocafe.com), a 23,000-square-foot area with dozens of stations offering everything from Tuscany pizza to quesadillas to stuffed grape leaves. The Galleria is also home to Mama Sbarro's Pizzeria; The Capital Grille, a steak and seafood house with an award-winning wine list; Seasons 52, which features seasonally inspired gourmet dishes; and Blue Martini, where signature drinks include the almond joy and the black-cherry cosmo.