Crowne Plaza Hollywood serves delicious and refreshing fare on the intracoastal that is a cut above the average poolside cuisine. Dine inside at Elements Bistro for an upscale lunch or dinner, or take the very same wonderful food outdoors and lounge by the infinity-edge pool while relaxing your cares away at the Lava Tiki Bar. Whichever experience you desire, you will enjoy perfectly made drinks, delicious food, and attentive service representative of the Crowne Plaza name. Click here to see menus and hours. Read more...
Spend your day relaxing poolside, enjoying good company, a great breeze, and a beautiful view of the intracoastal at Crowne Plaza Hollywood’s Lava Tiki Bar. Sample the freshest ingredients cooked to order poolside with a selection that includes blackened mahi mahi sandwiches, chicken quesadilla with mango salsa, BBQ bourbon chicken sandwich, and a strawberry summer salad. For your convenience, you can even arrive by Hollywood Trolley or Water Taxi, and parking is always free for restaurant patrons. Click here to view InTown's Gallery!
Fine dining experiences are readily available at reasonable prices at Crowne Plaza Hollywood’s Elements Bistro. Elements takes it up a notch by offering perfectly prepared dishes such as filet mignon, nobashi shrimp with red chili sauce, crab cakes, and shrimp scampi. You will find that the food has just the right amount of spice to give it perfect flavor, without being overpowered. If you are dining with kids, all menu items from the Tiki Bar, including chicken fingers, are also available indoors at the Element’s Bistro. Click here to visit their website.
Crowne Plaza Hollywood is also working with Intown411 and the Humane Society of Broward County in the You Save, They're Saved! program. With every purchase of an InTown411 discount certificate to Crowne Plaza Hollywood, 25% of the proceeds go directly to the HSBC to help our furry friends.
Shiver me timbers! Ye have arrived at Fort Lauderdale’s popular Pirate Republic Seafood and Grill. Located on the water on SW 3rdAvenue, you can arrive by land or by water taxi. You will be greeted with a squawk by live parrots at the entrance. Pirate Republic began in 2005 as “The Pirate Shop” which evolved into “The Pirate Bar” and eventually into the full service restaurant it is today. Wander around and check out the life size pirate statues throughout the restaurant! 
Boasting a Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, which includes a $7 tapas menu, Pirate Republic is a great place to relax by the water with a drink and some fresh seafood. With an extensive lunch and dinner menu featuring various seafood and meat dishes as well as many vegetarian options there are plenty of choices for everyone. Be sure to come hungry, as the portions at Pirate Republic are generous and delicious. 
Seafood dishes from Pirate Republic include a plethora of combination plates such as their signature dish featuring shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams, as well as simple fish sandwiches and salads. For meat lovers, Pirate Republic has a variety of steak and chicken dishes as well as a full array of burgers. There is also a menu for “the little swashbucklers” so be sure to bring the kids for a fun family meal by the water.
Located right in Hollywood Circle is a taste of Japan. Right when you enter Hello Sushi, it’s as if you have entered another world. The walls are covered with Japanese landmarks and it almost feels as if you’re there. Anime is projected on one side of the walls. Hello Sushi even has the clean and simple décor of Japan down to the last detail.
The lights are low, the ambiance is intimate, and the bar has whatever your heart desires. The big leather couches lets you know you can be comfortable, when you’re out. As you make your way to the back, a beautiful patio that includes cabanas awaits you. This luxurious atmosphere also comes with a fusion of fun in the form of a stripper pole. The people at Harrison’s Wine Bar, also known as Rich and Mary, definitely knew what they were doing here. 
Harrison’s Wine Bar has a wonderfully vast selection of wines in addition to beers, martinis, and drinks. Whatever you choose, it will be perfectly (and strongly) blended by the bartender, Todd, who is exceptionally personable and friendly to everyone! Even the clientele at Harrison’s Wine Bar should be recognized as the beautiful and sexy. There are some great characters here. 
Known as a “lifestyle bar”, Harrison’s Wine Bar is a place where “adventurous couples and singles meet”. They also have ladies night, couples night, and happy hour. Hungry? You won’t have to go far for a bite. Harrison’s Wine Bar has the best burgers in town, and delicious tapas. Personally, I would recommend Todd’s Tacos – your choice of turkey, sirloin, or chicken with authentic chime churry and taco sauce. Yum! 
Yogurt Ur Way Cafe is clean, simple, and delicious! This Hollywood yogurt shop has a variety of flavors. From the classic vanilla and chocolate to the wonderful thin mint (Hello, Girl Scout Cookies!) and cappuccino flavors, there are 40 rotating flavors here. The best part is you can serve yourself. Yes, you have the power to fill that yogurt to the top of your cup. Yogurt Ur Way has a selection that cannot be matched. 
What’s yogurt without toppings? Yogurt Ur Way has a spotless counter for theirs. I hate when the various toppings get mixed together, but that does not happen here. They are clearly separated and as a result, delicious! The granola is such a great, crunchy contrast to the yogurt. The fruit toppings, such as strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, are such a healthy treat. In my opinion, nothing beats those lychee boba (there’s also mango and strawberry boba). 
The only thing better than frozen yogurt and your choice of toppings is putting it in a fresh-made waffle bowl. And that is available at Yogurt Ur Way. They tend to stand out from all the other frozen yogurt places because they can read my mind. How did they know I think the best thing to eat with something sweet is something savory? And Yogurt Ur Way has all of that! Alongside the various yogurts are wraps, including fajita chicken, teriyaki, tuna salad, and veggie burger, and salads. They also offer coffee and croissants. It’s as if they know our hunger for contrasting tastes. 
There’s only one real way to enjoy a burger – and that’s fresh while overlooking the gorgeous beach scenery. You can find that luxury at Original Burger Bros., a place that offers fresh and hand-crafted foods. That’s right. This is one “burger joint” that serves their food the good-old fashioned way. It’s clean, the food is fresh, and the people are friendly. 
This is a restaurant with history. Keeping their family’s tradition alive and with the help of their father, Nick and Peter (the “bros”) began the Burger Bros. to carry on their belief that you can give your customers a great meal with fresh ingredients at inexpensive prices. From homemade chili to their own brand of old-time fountain drinks, this place will give your palate a refreshing change to the “burger and fries” concept. 
The menu has something for everyone. The onion rings are hand-cut and hand-made. Turkey burgers, chicken burgers, and various styles of hot dogs will have you wanting seconds. But leave room for dessert. Their delightful root beer floats, shakes, and ice cream sundaes will be calling your name. Eating fresh food while spending a day at the beach – I can’t think of a better way to spend my time. 
Open Tuesday-Sunday, The Big Easy is bustling until 2am during the summer, so stroll on in at your leisure! As an added bonus, if you stop by Wednesday-Saturday from 5pm-10pm, you'll enjoy free valet parking! Be sure to take advantage of the drink/meal specials and remember to sign up for the Birthday Club to eat free on your birthday! You can even reserve a section of the restaurant for your next party or event. For more information, 
If you're after a quick snack, Dairy Belle Ice Cream offers creamy soft serve ice cream in vanilla, chocolate, or swirl. For the more adventurous, add a Flavor Burst into your swirl, like cotton candy or strawberry, or dip your cone with chocolate or maraschino cherry! You'd be remiss if you skipped the sundae, which can be covered in homemade caramel. Having trouble deciding? The full menu is available online. 
Candela Restaurant’s expansive menu covers everything from beef to seafood to chicken and back again. Start off with the Russian Salad – a delicious blend of tuna and potatoes garnished with red peppers and olives. One bite and you won’t want to share! Move right along with the Pan Seared Pork Loin Roquefort – tender pork slices smothered in a creamy blue cheese cream sauce. You’ll be licking the plate to get as much of that sauce as you can! 
Pair your meal with a bottle of wine from the seemingly endless wine list. Candela Restaurant owner Armando is more than happy to suggest the perfect wine for each dish and has extensive knowledge of each wine in order to make the best suggestion. When you’re ready for dessert, you’re in for a tough decision. With favorites like Tiramisu, Key Lime Pie and Crème Brulee, you’ll be tempted to try all three! Candela is more than great food, it is a place for friends and family to get together and enjoy contemporary tastes of Cuba and a welcoming atmosphere that will keep you coming back time and time again. 
What is a trip to an Irish pub if you don’t sample some authentic Irish fare? Begin your meal with the Irish Sausage Rolls – warm, flaky pastries stuffed with gooey sausage and cheese! Next try Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub’s Corned Beef and Cabbage – thin sliced corned beef and cabbage cut to resemble pasta – a modern take on a traditional meal. Or take a bite out of Rosie’s Reuben – with corned beef, Russian dressing and freshly made sauerkraut on perfectly toasted Rye! And feel free to ask any of the knowledgeable staff to recommend the perfect Irish beer or cider to complete your meal! 
Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub has daily specials and special events going on throughout the year. Come by on Mondays for Beer and Burger night – a pint of beer and a mouth-watering burger for just $10! Then come on back on Tuesdays and play pool for free after 9:00pm. 
