Fort Lauderdale’s best local businesses

The 2382 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

2382 businesses listed62 added this month16 categories

● Updated Sep 18

What changed this month

Sep 18✓ Waxy's Irish Pub re-checked — details verified
Sep 18✓ Tropical Acres Steakhouse re-checked — details verified
Sep 18✓ Cayena Beauty Salon re-checked — details verified
Sep 18✓ The House on the River re-checked — details verified
Sep 18✓ The Field Irish Pub & Eatery re-checked — details verified
Sep 18✓ Fetish Factory re-checked — details verified

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Boca Village Square
Other
Shopping destination, offering food and drinks plus other types of retail.
St Andrews Blvd (Boca Raton) · regencycenters.com ↗
Broward Mall
Other
Well-kept, airy shopping mall featuring a range of brand-name clothing retailers, plus a cinema and food court.
8000 W Broward Blvd (Plantation) · visitbrowardmall.com ↗
Coral Square
Other
Established mall with a variety of brand-name retailers, restaurants, fast-food outlets & services.
9469 W Atlantic Blvd (Coral Springs) · simon.com ↗
CYCLEBAR
Other
Chain offering indoor cycling classes in a space with special events.
2270 S University Dr (Davie) · cyclebar.com ↗
Cypress Commons
Other
Anchored by a supermarket, this strip mall has a mix of national & local stores & fast-food spots.
8129-8315 N Pine Island Rd (Tamarac) · cypresscommonsfl.com ↗
French Floral Designs
Other
Florist selling orchids, cut flowers, bouquets and custom arrangements for weddings and other occasions.
1936-1938 NE 163rd St (North Miami Beach) · frenchfloraldesigns.com ↗
HRX Glass
Other
Shop for a range of glass products, including enclosures and mirrors.
374 Ansin Blvd Ste C (Hallandale Beach) · hrxglass.com ↗
Mizner Park
Other
Quaint, open-air shopping plaza with upscale retailers, restaurants, a cocktail bar & confectionery.
327 Plaza Real Suite 315 (Boca Raton) · miznerpark.com ↗
Ms. Flowers
Other
Florist offering local delivery of bouquets, floral arrangements & gifts.
6343 Stirling Rd (Davie) · floristdaviefl.com ↗
Pembroke Gardens
Other
Stylish open-air mall with well-known retailers, a diverse range of restaurants & a fountain plaza.
527 SW 145th Terrace (Pembroke Pines) · pembrokegardens.com ↗
Pembroke Lakes Mall
Other
Spacious shopping center with department stores & national brands, a food court & a movie theater.
11401 Pines Blvd (Pembroke Pines) · pembrokelakesmall.com ↗
Pompano Citi Centre
Other
Outdoor shopping center with big-name department, big-box & specialty stores, plus chain eateries.
1955 N Federal Hwy (Pompano Beach) · pompanociticentre.com ↗
Pompano Marketplace
Other
Shopping mall with a selection of retailers including a Walmart, plus an Asian buffet and a park.
1255 S Federal Hwy (Pompano Beach) · pompanomarketplace.shop ↗
Publix Weston Commons
Other
Mall featuring a variety of stores and eateries, plus free parking.
Weston Rd (Davie) · weston-commons.slue.io ↗
Sawgrass Mills
Other
Shopping center with a large supermarket, plus well-known stores, restaurants & banks.
12801 W Sunrise Blvd (Sunrise) · simon.com ↗
Shops at Boca Center
Other
Breezy shopping center offering a mix of national chain stores, independent retailers & restaurants.
5150 Town Center Cir (Boca Raton) · bocacenter.com ↗
Smoothie King
Other
Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
4265 W Commercial Blvd (Tamarac) · locations.smoothieking.com ↗
Smoothie King
Other
Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
11399 S Dixie Hwy (Miami) · locations.smoothieking.com ↗
The Fountains
Other
Enclosed center with stores for everyday needs, grooming services & a wide variety of eateries.
801 S University Dr (Plantation) · shopthefountains.com ↗
The Shoppes at Heron Lakes
Other
Community shopping center with a variety of stores and restaurants, including a gym, a pharmacy, and a bistro.
5601 - 5791 Coral Ridge Dr (Coral Springs) · theshoppesatheronlakes.com ↗
The Walk at University
Other
Shaded, family-friendly plaza and shopping center featuring a grocery store and fountain among other retailers and restaurants.
2920 N University Dr (Coral Springs) · thewalkofcoralsprings.com ↗
Tower Shops
Other
Sprawling outdoor shopping mall with big-box stores, restaurants, services & fast-food outlets.
1904 S University Dr (Davie) · federalrealty.com ↗
Town Center at Boca Raton
Other
Fashionable indoor-outdoor mall with high-end department stores, specialty boutiques & restaurants.
6000 Glades Rd (Boca Raton) · simon.com ↗
University Commons
Other
Shopping plaza with a supermarket, barber shop, and blood work facility.
6800 N University Dr (Tamarac) · universitycommonsfl.com ↗

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