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.

Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach

There’s nothing more relaxing than coming to a beautiful hotel with upscale decadence and tranquil amenities.  The Crowne Plaza is reminiscent of a tropical sanctuary right in Hollywood Beach.  You can soak up the sunny weather in their vast infinity edge pool while overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway.  You can even catch a ride on the Water Taxi, which docks right by the pool area.  As you lounge at the Crowne Plaza, the music in the background and the tiki bars truly delivers the feeling of an island getaway.  Click Here for InTown’s Listing of Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach.

Crowne Plaza Hollywood provides it all.  Enjoy a full breakfast, which includes a waffle station, at the Elements Bistro.  Then feed your Starbucks coffee craving at Cool Beans Coffee Shop.  As you lounge poolside, have lunch served to your from the Lava Tiki Bar and Grille.  The homemade vegetable spring rolls and BBQ bourbon chicken sandwich are a delicious must-try!  Elements Bistro also offers an upscale, sophisticated, yet comfortable ambiance for dinner, or you can simply order some room service.  The friendly and attentive staff at Crowne Plaza Hollywood will ensure your every need is met.  Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach.

Throughout the day, enjoy the specialty cocktails, such as the Lava Punch, and frozen drinks at the Lava Tiki Bar and Grille.  Happy hour is also offered there from 5-7pm.  In the evenings, the gorgeous infinity edge pool area is lit up, and you can dance to the sounds of steel drums or guitars from 6-9pm.  Relax your cares away in their hot tub while overlooking the beautiful water view.  The Crowne Plaza even offers specials!  Simply like their Facebook page and you could win tickets to the Madonna concert, a free stay at the Crowne Plaza, complimentary breakfast, and Madonna’s new CD.  You can get a discount at the Lava Tiki Bar and Grille after using Foursquare to check in.  Click Here for Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach’s website.