The 10 best landmark restaurants in South Florida
By R. Justin Chan
SouthFlorida.com
Important: This article was last updated on March 19, 2006. Please call ahead to confirm hours, prices, dates and other information.
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In South Florida, restaurants come and go, but there are places that have withstood the test of time because of their good food, memorable atmosphere and that something special that draws locals back again and again. So here are the top 10 South Florida landmark restaurants as rated by you in our online poll (as of March 19, 2006). Want to see your favorite place be number one next time we feature landmark restaurants? Be sure to cast your vote below.
1. Tropical Acres
2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale
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This quaint restaurant has enjoyed almost unheard of longevity for some very simple reasons: high quality, reasonable prices and consistency.
2. Sea Watch
6002 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
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Opened in 1974, Sea Watch is a local institution and one of South Florida's most picturesque restaurants, with a striking view of the water.
3. Rustic Inn
4331 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale
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A delightfully bucolic, old-fashioned Key West-type seafood house without the tedious drive. Owned and operated by the same folks since 1955.
4. The Floridian
1410 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
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Open since 1937, this classic Fort Lauderdale restaurant is known for its oversized breakfasts, hamburgers and milkshakes.
5. Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
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Founded in 1913, the Miami Beach icon pioneered Florida's stone crab industry and is still the most famous purveyor of the hard-shelled delicacy.
6. The Georgia Pig
1285 SW 40th Ave. (SR 7), Fort Lauderdale
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This godfather of South Florida barbecue, in operation since 1953, offers pit smoked barbecue beef and pork along with daily specials.
7. The Mai-Kai
3599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale's palm-fronded Polynesian landmark is one of South Florida's most steadily successful restaurants and showrooms.
8. Boston's
40 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach
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Boston's has been making transplanted New Englanders feel right at home for 25-plus years.
9. Peter Pan Diner
1216 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
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Serving American cuisine since 1978, Peter Pan diner is known for its large portions and homemade pastries.
10. Versailles
3555 SW Eighth St., Miami (Little Havana)
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One of Miami's most famous Cuban restaurants is decorated after the so-named French palace but is at the heart of Little Havana.
1. Tropical Acres
2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale
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This quaint restaurant has enjoyed almost unheard of longevity for some very simple reasons: high quality, reasonable prices and consistency.
2. Sea Watch
6002 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
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Opened in 1974, Sea Watch is a local institution and one of South Florida's most picturesque restaurants, with a striking view of the water.
3. Rustic Inn
4331 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale
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A delightfully bucolic, old-fashioned Key West-type seafood house without the tedious drive. Owned and operated by the same folks since 1955.
4. The Floridian
1410 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
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Open since 1937, this classic Fort Lauderdale restaurant is known for its oversized breakfasts, hamburgers and milkshakes.
5. Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
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Founded in 1913, the Miami Beach icon pioneered Florida's stone crab industry and is still the most famous purveyor of the hard-shelled delicacy.
6. The Georgia Pig
1285 SW 40th Ave. (SR 7), Fort Lauderdale
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This godfather of South Florida barbecue, in operation since 1953, offers pit smoked barbecue beef and pork along with daily specials.
7. The Mai-Kai
3599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale's palm-fronded Polynesian landmark is one of South Florida's most steadily successful restaurants and showrooms.
8. Boston's
40 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach
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Boston's has been making transplanted New Englanders feel right at home for 25-plus years.
9. Peter Pan Diner
1216 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
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Serving American cuisine since 1978, Peter Pan diner is known for its large portions and homemade pastries.
10. Versailles
3555 SW Eighth St., Miami (Little Havana)
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One of Miami's most famous Cuban restaurants is decorated after the so-named French palace but is at the heart of Little Havana.