|
|
|
 |
|||||
 |
|
||||
|
|||||
| |
|
Food for $5 - $15 South Florida Sun-Sentinel
All Good BBQ 234 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 954-464-5911 allgoodbbq.com Food: Southern BBQ with a hint of Caribbean flavor Why it's good: Very laid back atmosphere. The best BBQ I've ever had. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. When to go: WF Amici's Ristorante 1629 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines, 954-431-4554 Food: Italian Why it's good: Quiet atmosphere, great food, affordable prices. Try their mouth-watering garlic rolls or famous pizza and pasta. You'll come back again and again for a true Italian experience. When to go: HD, WF Beverly Hills Cafe 10001 Cleary Blvd., Plantation, 954-452-2990 Food: salads, sandwiches, pasta, fajitas — basically, anything you need. Why it's good: Quiet, calm scenery with great affordable food When to go: WF Bru's Room Multiple locations. brusroom.com Food: All-American burgers, steaks, salads, sandwiches Why it's good: Known for their raspberry wings. The patty melts and the champion burger (only Mondays) are a favorite. Specials include specialty burgers, soups and wings for that day of the week. Friday is fish. Every month the specials change. When to go: WF Chini's Burritos 2412 N University Drive, Coral Springs, 954-255-3949 Food: Mexican, quesadillas, tacos, HUGE burritos, rice and beans, salads. Why it's good: Great food, really nice, laid-back atmosphere. Home-made feel, good quality and great price. When to go: QF, WF Goodfellas Pizzeria 10603 W. Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs, 954-509-0045 Food: Italian Why it's good: The pizza! Nice place to just spend a half hour with friends over dinner. When to go: WF JP Bistro 5650 Stirling Road, Hollywood, 954-964-6811 Food: Kosher, dairy, Italian Why it's good: Great pizza, fresh soups and salads. Enjoy pasta dishes and salmon as well. A favorite: the French onion soup served in a bread bowl with mozzarella cheese. When to go: WF Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor 128 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, 954-923-4445 Food: Homemade ice cream, hot dogs, chicken, burgers, sandwiches. Why it's good: The "Kitchen Sink," a real sink filled with assorted ice creams and toppings, is one dessert you'll never, ever forget — add some candles, and it's a great alternative to the usual birthday cake. When to go: WF, SE La Bamba 10169 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, 954-370-1978 www.labambaburritos.com Food: Mexican and Spanish Why it's good: The atmosphere is friendly, casual and laid back, but still classy. The service is great, there's never a long wait to get in (even on Friday nights), the food is never disappointing, and the leftovers are always delicious the next day. When to go: HD, SE, WF Lefty's Tavern & Grille 11300 State Road 84, Davie, 954-474-1410 Food: From classic casual favorites such as wings, burgers and sandwiches to fancy-schmancy lobster and filet mignon. Why it's good: A great place to release the day's stress for lunch, dinner or any time in between. Order your favorite from one of the biggest menus in town, shoot some pool or sit back and watch the game from one of the thirty plasma TVs. When to go: QF, WF Mario's 9157 Taft St., Pembroke Pines, 954-436-0602 mariositaliancafes.com Food: Italian Why it's good: There's always a table waiting for you. With lemon chicken that keeps you thinking about it for hours and soup that would cure even the worst illness, this cozy spot will make you realize the real reason you want to travel to Italy. When to go: WF, HD Mehfil 850 NW 44th St., Lauderhill, 954-724-3370 Food: Indian. Chicken biryani (rice with spices and chicken), Karahi chicken (with spicy gravy), Nihari (beef), Chicken Tikka, Kabob, Naan (like roti). Why it's good: Relaxed atmosphere with elegant surroundings. The exotic dishes vary in degrees of spice intensity; there is something for everyone. When to go: SE, HD, PP Note: Closed on Tuesdays. Moe's Southwest Grill Multiple locations. moes.com Food: Mexican, Southwestern Why it's good: You can get anything from tacos to burritos, and each meal comes with free chips. When to go: WF Olive Garden Multiple locations. olivegarden.com Food: Italian Why it's good: They have Italian food that tastes really great. Also their salad and breadsticks are addictive. When to go: SE, WF Stir Crazy 6000 Glades Road, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton, 561-338-7500 Food: Asian Why it's good: "Make Your Own" lets you can choose chicken, meat, shrimp or fish, different vegetables, noodles and sauces — and watch your stir-fry cooked in front of your eyes. Get there early, because the restaurant doesn't take reservations, and it's always packed! When to go: WF Sushi Takara 4465 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, 954-572-3006 Food: Italian, Mexican, burgers and fries, Japanese/Vietnamese; sushi Why it's good: It's cheap ($10 buffet) and really good. Great for both small and large parties. When to go: WF, QF Tarpon Bend 200 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-523-3233 tarponbend.com Food: Seafood, burgers and fries. Why it's good: Great burgers and tasty appetizers. The Tarpon Burger is more than a burger, and you must try the Sizzling Seafood Kettle. Even if you're not in the mood for something big, try the soup of the day. On certain nights there is live music on the inside dance floor. When to go: WF Tijuana Taxi Company Multiple locations. tijuanataxico.com Food: Mexican Why it's good: Delicious food, fun and friendly atmosphere add up to a recipe for success. With a collection of cool junk (like half of a Volkswagen Beetle) on the walls and spicy sauces to try, you'll never get bored! When to go: QF, WF Wasabi 15953 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 954-443-4552 Food: Sushi, seafood, chicken, beef, tofu Why it's good: For sushi and seafood lovers, the Dragon Roll is one of the best. The fast, friendly service creates the perfect mood, along with a $10 roll. Come with big appetites, because the plate comes big, and will fill you up before you've finished. When to go: WF, HD |
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
