Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

Gay restaurants and queer-friendly cafes are most visible in Fort Lauderdale along Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. On this short distance, you sit in a café during the day and eat in the evening, often with a clearly queer audience and a correspondingly relaxed atmosphere. A permanent institution is Rosie's Bar & Grill. Since 2006, it has been serving burgers, salads and a much-attended Sunday brunch on its Key West-like terrace and has long been part of the scene's inventory.

In addition, you don't have to look far for a table at Wilton Manors where you feel comfortable as a queer guest. The district is dominated by the LGBTQ community, so the restaurants deal with gay couples and groups as a matter of course. The spectrum ranges from a simple breakfast place to international cuisine to restaurants for special occasions, plus the bar-restaurants along the Drive, where food and nightlife merge. Wilton Manors is just as safe for brunch after a long night out as it is for a relaxed evening for two. Whether you are looking for a permanent trendy restaurant or simply want to eat well and relaxed, the following selection gives you an overview.