Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Fort Lauderdale West

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Fort Lauderdale West? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Melting Pot - Coral Springs

4.9

4.9 (800)

$30 and under

Fondue

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

Melting Pot isn't just a meal - it's an experience! Perfect for date nights, birthdays, and celebrations, Melting Pot blends fine dining with interactive fun that makes every occasion memorable. Our restaurant offers a warm, inviting escape where guests cook, dip, and share fondue together at the table. Savor our signature four-course fondue journey with award-winning cheese fondue, crisp salads, premium entrées (filet mignon, cold-water lobster tail, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin, chicken, vegan and vegetarian options), and unforgettable chocolate fondue. Private seating options, curated celebration experiences, and a full bar with craft cocktails and an extensive wine list help create an evening designed for connection and celebration.

Top review

StellaGold

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

We had a great time. Rosie was our server she was great. The endless deal with extra cheese we had was great and made it affordable to come out.

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Experience

Private Dining Experience $140 per couple.

Experience

Endless Happy Hour

Runyon's

5.0

5 (384)

$31 to $50

Continental

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

Runyon’s is a beloved Coral Springs landmark, family run for over 40 years and now owned by Ryan & Kevin O’Connor. Runyon's is located in the Fort Lauderdale area just west of University Drive on Sample Road. Other nearby cities include Boca Raton, Parkland, Weston, Davie, and Plantation.

This classic steakhouse is known for USDA prime steaks, tender prime rib, fresh seafood, and daily Chef’s Specials. Signature dishes include savory Filet Mignon, Chicken Francaise, Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp Caparrelli, warm Garlic Bread, and French Onion Soup. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails like espresso martinis, old fashioneds, and martinis.

Our lively Piano Room & Bar features live entertainment Tuesday–Saturday, where guests can dine, drink, and sing along with the musician. We offer two Private Dining rooms for special occasions. Reservations are highly recommended—please call for additional availability.

Come join the Runyon’s family for a memorable dining experience!

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StacyGold

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, excellent service- Aiden was spectacular. Back dining room was definitely quieter but the bar was hopping. Would definitely go again

Pasta And

4.9

4.9 (846)

$31 to $50

Italian

Margate

About the restaurant

A unique Northern Italian dining experience in Margate, Florida.

Northern Italian cuisine can be described as one of the most refined, royal and diversified cuisines of Italy, characterized by the use of fresh stuffed pasta, polenta, risotto, game, truffles, mushrooms, cheeses, and rich hearty soups.

Our menu celebrates the region's diverse flavors and presents them for you to enjoy.
We prepare our homemade pasta fresh everyday which can be paired with a variety of meats and seafood found native to the region.

Our extensive wine collection of over 600 labels - all temperature controlled - highlights multiple regions of Italy, with the main goal of providing a wine list that has a balance of traditional, rare and interesting selections that complements our cucina piemontese.

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RosemaryGold

Dined 3 days ago

I’ve been several times. The food, no matter what I’ve ordered is wonderful!! Veal in tuna sauce, any pasta, scallops, elk, octopus, you can’t go wrong!! Sadly I’ve never been able to make it to dessert

The Cook and The Cork

4.8

4.8 (1282)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

We are a chef-owned restaurant that explores American and global flavors. Expect an awesome dinner of sharing plates, incredible cocktails, an award winning wine list and rockin' tunes! A mural wall by graffiti artist iSurge, lush tropical greenery and an herb garden helps set the mood on our outdoor patio. Recipients of consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence since opening for 10 years straight, and a DiRona Fine Dining Award recipient since 2016.
The menu changes slightly with every season, and the wine, sake, and beer list is always evolving and growing.
The Cook and The Cork does not want to be considered fine-dining, but we take food and drink seriously. Our goal is to have all our guests be a part of the fun, and to share the love we have for the restaurant, food, and staff. Private and large parties accommodated, please contact directly: info@thecookandcork.com or call 954-227-2665

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PaulGold

Dined 7 days ago

Had the stone crabs….fresh and perfection. Also had their chicken schnitzel with spatzelle and cabbage…..again, perfection. If you don’t try their home made chips and that fabulous dip, you will miss a real treat. As always, the staff and service……perfection. Love this place.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese

Popular dish

KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)

Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke Pines

4.9

4.9 (3140)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pembroke Pines

About the restaurant

Capriccio motto,
Where food, music and memories embrace tells our story. Established in 1987, Capriccio has been serving West Broward great Italian cuisine for over 3 decades. We enhance your dinner with romantic and classical music of a pianist, violinist and vocalist. Many clients start and end their evening in our beautiful lounge hosting a 6 foot chandelier over an octagonal granite bar. Happy hour during the week with a keyboardist and vocalist begin the evening in a fun atmosphere. Impeccable service and the highest quality of food awaits you whether you choose to dine in the elegant lounge or venture on to one of the main dining rooms. Enjoy one of our after dinner coffees or drinks back in the lounge and stay for dancing on Friday and Saturdays until midnight. Capriccio also has a private dining room for parties of 25 - 60 as well as a banquet room for parties of 60 -150. Come and experience Capriccio, where our food and music and your memories will embrace!

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Mark

Dined on Oct 26, 2026

We usually go for NYE, but this was for a birthday dinner. It is SO good. The appetizer, even the salad is great. Entrees were excellent, everyone loved what they ordered. Service is on point, we'll continue coming back.

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

Koi - Sushi Lounge

4.8

4.8 (53)

$31 to $50

Asian

Lauderdale Manors

About the restaurant

Indulge in the finest Japanese sushi and seafood at our Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Our authentic dishes are crafted with precision and care, using only the freshest ingredients.

If you don't see your preferred reservation time available please call the restaurant at 954-525-3541 for availability

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Rachel

Dined 5 days ago

the food is amazing and our server Michael was awesome. great food....

LB Eatery & Wine

4.8

4.8 (126)

$31 to $50

International

Pembroke Pines

About the restaurant

LB Eatery & Wine is a contemporary neighborhood kitchen and wine bar where everything begins with fermentation and craftsmanship. From naturally leavened sourdough pizzas and house-made pastas to vibrant seasonal plates and curated natural wines, our menu is rooted in tradition but reimagined with a modern, artisanal touch.

Connected to the beloved Lady Baker bakery, we share more than a kitchen—we share a philosophy: make everything from scratch, source thoughtfully, and create an experience that feels warm, relaxed, and a little bit special.

Whether you’re here for brunch, dinner, or just a glass of something beautiful, LB is where great food and good company always meet.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

LB Eatery never disappoints. Fantastic!!!! Our server Brianna was delightful. And that Ceasar salad will always have me coming back for more.

Livello®

4.8

4.8 (391)

$31 to $50

Italian

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

Livello® is a modern Italian restaurant in Coral Springs known for wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood, and prime meats.

An OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award winner, Livello offers a warm, upscale setting perfect for date nights, celebrations, and group dining.

Featuring signature dishes and elevated Italian favorites, every plate is crafted to deliver bold, unforgettable flavor.

Join us for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Reserve your table today.

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DougGold

Dined 7 days ago

We’ve dined at Livello a handful of times now and have never once been disappointed. It’s easily one of the best foodie experiences in Coral Springs. The dishes are complex, thoughtfully layered, and beautifully presented, the kind of plates you want to pause and admire before diving in. And they taste every bit as good as they look. Standouts for us: the Faroe Island Salmon is a must, and honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of their chicken dishes. They manage to make chicken feel special every time. The service has been consistently excellent on every visit: attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without hovering. One heads-up: the restaurant is small and the tables are close together (think NYC dining). But honestly, that’s part of the charm, and the food more than makes up for it. If you appreciate creative, well-executed cooking, Livello is well worth it. We’ll keep coming back!

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Popular dish

Sicilian Amaretto Cookies

Experience

$25 3-Course Italian Lunch at Livello®

Experience

Signature Prime Burgers at Livello®

Sette Mezzo Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (789)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Coconut Creek

About the restaurant

Born in Palermo, Sicily and raised in New York chef Franco knows quality food. Starting his career at a young age along his father, a chef himself. “Eating for us was always a way of life.” Chef Franco has expanded is talents from New York to South Florida. Now regarded as one of south Florida’s highest rated chef, he’s put his eye for detail and impeccable culinary skills to use—and the results have paid off From their award winning fine dining restaurant, Sette Bello, in Ft Lauderdale, Chef Franco and his wife Rita, bring a whole new way of dining to coconut creek. A restaurant that celebrates Italian food and family. Their new concept is all about food, fun, and family. Italian food the way its supposed to be. The dining room is filled with arches and columns reminiscent of pure Italian architecture. Complete with a wood burning oven and a marble laced bar, you would think you’re in Italy dining in elegance.

Top review

Dined 7 days ago

From the moment you walk in the front door, you are welcomed as an old friend. After that you will be dining on the best authentic Italian food on the planet. The wait staff, especially Sasha, are very knowledgeable in describing each special dish and going over any food questions you may have. My husband and I have been eating there since arriving in Florida ten years ago. The owners Franco and his wife Rita have made us feel like we are part of their family and we could not be more proud to highly recommend this wonderful family owned restaurant . Cookie Tischler

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Popular dish

CHICKEN MILANESE

Eddie & Vinny's Coastal Italian - Coral Springs

4.9

4.9 (577)

$31 to $50

Italian

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

Looking for the best Italian restaurant in Coral Springs? Welcome to Eddie & Vinny's Coastal Italian - where comfort food meets coastal elegance. Located in the heart of Coral Springs, we offer a vibrant fine-dining experience perfect for date nights, special occasions, or a night out with friends. Our menu features hand-rolled pasta, prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a raw bar - all crafted with high-quality ingredients and genuine hospitality. Join us for Happy Hour, Friday lunch specials, or explore our signature cocktails and wine list.

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Kathy

Dined 2 days ago

Really great appetizers and entrees Excellent presention

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Fresh Baked Gooey Butter Cake

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