Looking for Recommendation for Fort Lauderdale/Boca

[ssobotka]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a restaurant in the Fort Lauderdale or Boca area. I have a party of 12 and some picky & complicated eaters. We're looking for someplace that may have a private room as some of our party are elderly and, well... it's a party, so a little privacy is nice. Lastly, price isn't a concern.

My picky eaters like pasta and basic dishes and my complicated have serious food allergies (Gluten and Dairy). I'm looking for a place that has a Chef and staff who understand food allergies and can be accommodating without diminishing the quality/flavor the food.

Due to my food allergy folks, most French, most Italian, Chinese and Indian are all pretty much out. I realize that this is a lot of place and that's why I need some help. Lastly, regarding my allergy folks, I'm not looking for a restaurant that specializes in allergy friendly meals, just some place that can work around it and still deliver excellent food.

Thanks in advance.
-s

[Lovthebluz]

The restaurants below are wonderful...but somewhat pricey. If you are looking for something different than these try these:

Aruba's - Right on the ocean.
1 E. Commercial Blvd.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine - Souht Florida does good Cuban.
2807 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
954-564-1370 · Inexpensive

Thai Spice - Top of the line Thai
1514 E. Commercial Blvd.
954-771-4535 · Moderate

Lester's Diner - Always an experience!
Sunrise · 1393 N.W. 136th Ave.
954-838-7473 · Inexpensive

Alligator Alley - A joint with good food & local brews
1321 E. Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Catfish Dewey's - Great local seafood joint - check out web site for menu & coupon!
4003 N. Andrews Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
catfishdeweys.com

ENJOY!!!

[ssobotka]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all of the recommendations. I'm sure i can make a choice from here. And again, I really appreciate your time.

-s

[CDNspirit]

Would you by any chance have a similar list of restaurant recommendations (re gluten & dairy intolerances) for the Miami/ South Beach area?

Thank-you in advance for your help.

[Raboi]

I have planned dinners 15-25 people at the following restaurants
ANTHONY'S RUNWAY 84 - Italian but no private room
Blue Moon Fish Co. - Seafood but no private room
CASA D'ANGELO - Across from the boca mall has a nice private room but its italian
CHIMA - Brazilian meatfest but no private room
DARREL AND OLIVER'S CAFÉ MAXX - Nice back room
JACKSONS 450 - Steakhouse on Las olas with private room
JOHNNY V - Great food but no private room
MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE - Across from boca mall. Nice private room
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE - In mizner park. Private back room
SHULA'S ON THE BEACH - Steakhouse with private room
THE RIVER HOUSE - Private Room
TIMPANO'S - Private Room
TRINA'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE - Private room upstairs
17TH STREE FISHERY - Classic Ft. Lauderdale seafood joint. Don't remember if they have a private room.

Given picky eaters, i would look more toward one of the steak houses such as morton's or jackson's unless you have vegetarians.

[Sobe4u]

If price isn't an option perhaps Riley McDermott's on Las Olas -- they have a private dining area in their wine room which is nice.

Casa d' Angelo's also has a private dining area in their wine room which is nice -- it is Italian but they have a huge menu and can make you pretty much anything you request. Food and service is always great there. They also have a location now in Boca which is much more modern then the Fort Lauderdale location.

Johnny V is also alright but I have always found the service and food to be hit or miss. It can be great or it can be extremely average.