Tropical Acres Steakhouse: What's old is old again

Retro charm only goes so far at this Fort Lauderdale institution.

The surf and turf at Tropical Acres. (Tropical Acres Steakhouse/Courtesy / November 15, 2012)

By John Tanasychuk, SouthFlorida.com

6:21 p.m. EST, November 14, 2012

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale

954-989-2500, TropicalAcres.com

Cuisine: Steakhouse

Cost: Moderate-expensive

Hours: Dinner daily, closed Sundays July-September

Reservations: Recommended

Credit cards: AC

Bar: Full service

Sound level: Conversational

Outside smoking: No

For kids: Highchairs, boosters, menu

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Parking: Complimentary valet or self parking

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ChrisMiss at 8:17 AM November 16, 2012

After reading this review, it all boils down to the last remark about getting a glass of water. That is just poor service with an attitude to boot. Don't think I will be patronizing that establishment anytime soon. Hopefully the owner/management picks up on their server's remarks & acts accordingly to ensure that this is not the norm.

Forty Five Side B at 11:56 AM November 15, 2012

Forget that kind of "service", Gen X doesn't get it. When the clientele (with money) drops off they might change their crappy attitudes. By then it will be too late.

Prices are ridiculous for what you get. Go to Gameroffs’ in Hallandale Beach for a very reasonably priced menu, excellent service, excellent steaks, fresh salad, and live entertainment most nights. Prime rib dinner with sides, 11.95 – 14.95. Servers and hostesses and more specifically the "owner, know who is paying their rent and salaries. Owner is hooked up with the meatpacking district in NYC. Well worth a couple of more exits of 95.