Pirate Republic Seafood and Grill

Shiver me timbers! Ye have arrived at Fort Lauderdale’s popular Pirate Republic Seafood and Grill. Located on the water on SW 3^rdAvenue, 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.

Delicious Seafood at Billy's Stone Crab

If you are looking to enjoy a romantic dinner on the water complete with sunset views and delicious stone crabs, look no further than Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant. The allure of Billy’s innate elegance, their extensive and innovative menu, and friendly and knowledgeable staff combine to create a flawless dining experience. Your night begins by walking into a newly renovated dining room complete with romantic lighting and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water.

While Billy’s Stone Crab is known for the all you can eat stone crab and world famous mustard sauce, the menu offers a variety of options. You can begin with a tasty chowder or salad, or choose from expertly prepared hot and cold appetizers.  Don’t forget to explore Billy’s newest addition to their menu - fresh sushi.  Rolled to perfection, Billy’s sushi rolls are simple yet scrumptious. For your main course, enjoy Jumbo Alaskan King Crab Clusters, Fresh Florida Black Grouper, Yellow Tail Snapper, Lobster, Oysters, Clams a Filet or New York Strip.

Fresh fish of the day is prepared many different ways.  The Bretone is sautéed with mushrooms, capers, crabmeat and jumbo shrimp in a lemon butter and white wine sauce.  The Key West preparation is lightly sautéed in butter and white wine sauce and then topped with jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat and garnished with sliced avocados.  Billy’s generous portions and fresh ingredients will keep you coming back.

Head downstairs to Billy’s Marketplace on the lower level.  Here you can find fresh shrimp, stone crab, snapper, and grouper to purchase.  Billy’s Stone Crab prides themselves on their selection of fresh Florida seafood that is wild caught, and never farmed. You can taste the difference from the first bite. Wander towards the back of Billy's Marketplace and take some time to experience Billy’s newly remodeled wine room.  This room is available for parties, and it is also the perfect spot to stop for lunch, or a quick casual dinner.  At Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant you can be confident that you are eating the best fresh seafood in South Florida.

15th Street Fisheries

Fresh seafood, a beautiful water view with boats and yachts, and great service – these are the reasons 15^th Street Fisheries has come to be so popular.  You can always count on them for a great dining experience in Fort Lauderdale.  From the moment you pull up, everything is taken care of.  The valet is complimentary.  When you walk into 15^th Street Fisheries, the large bar, who serves happy hour drinks from 4pm-7pm (M-F), has friendly, hospitable bartenders ready to make a refreshing beverage.  Don’t forget to check out their $5 Happy Hour Menu.  Then, step outside to their dockside cafe and enjoy a view that will take your breath away. Click Here for InTown’s Listing of 15^th Street Fisheries.

15^th Street Fisheries is located right by the 17^thStreet Causeway and Port Everglades so you can see the most luxurious yachts, the Jungle Queen, and Tropical Sailing’s Spirit of Lauderdale pass by.  15^th Street Fisheries is even a stop on the Water Taxi, so you can arrive here by car or boat.  There's something for everyone on the menu, but I would personally recommend starting with the Peel and Eat Shrimp and the Caribbean Conch Salad.  The crab cake sandwiches, coconut fried shrimp, and grilled skirt steaks are also very popular.  At 15^th Street Fisheries, you can also feed the tarpon on their dock. Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of 15^th Street Fisheries.

If you head up the stairs at 15^th Street Fisheries, you will find a more elegant setting.  Yes, it’s like eating at two restaurants, but you can still enjoy that beautiful waterfront view.  Partake in their house made sangria and Chilean sea bass.  15^thStreet Fisheries offers more than just great food.  Their events calendar always keeps you updated on their live performers.  15^thStreet also offers a Summer Special: Three-Course Dinner for $35 from Sundays to Thursdays.  The specially prepared tasting menu is their chef’s most original and delicious creations.  Click Here for 15th Street Fisheries' website.

Tropical Sailing - Spirit of Lauderdale

It’s a beautiful day in Fort Lauderdale.  Catch the spirit and enjoy it!  Right at the Bahia Mar Marina is the “Spirit of Lauderdale”, a Tropical Sailing catamaran that sets sail along the intercoastal waterways onto the sea.  Once you come aboard, the Spirit of Lauderdale is so clean and has spacious seating as well as a large area in the front to lie down, relax, and catch a tan (luxury style).  Set sail to the beautiful views of million dollar mansions and yachts along the waterways. Click Here for InTown’s Listing of Tropical Sailing.

Captain Ames and George are two knowledgeable and friendly guys who will assure your every need is met and your trip is a fun experience.  The people at Spirit of Lauderdale make you feel comfortable right when you step on the yacht.  Free snacks and soda are available for your enjoyment.  As they take you out on the waters, your only job is to relax and relish in the breeze.  Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of Tropical Sailing.

Tropical Sailing’s Spirit of Lauderdale has a cruise for every occasion.  Join them for the Mimosa Morning Cruise from 10am-12pm.  Romantically, set sail at sunset during their Champagne Sunset Sail from 6pm-8pm.  Plan for the Island Getaway, or Sail and Splash.  During the Sail and Splash, Spirit of Lauderdale takes you to the beautiful ocean to swim and play on their waterslide and trampoline.  If the waters are too choppy, they have another location for you to have fun.  Tropical Sailing always has another plan to ensure your happiness.  Click Here for Tropical Sailing’s website.