Resturants on Las Olas? Any recommendations??

[swirlundergrounder]

Hey all. I need a good family resturaunt to go to tonight on Las Olas.

I've never been anywhere in Ft Lauderdale to eat and I figure I want to try something new tonight (Wednesday).

Anything good there?

[JMT]

Timpano is ok for italian, not mind blowing.
Japanese Village is decent for hibatchi.
Cafe Europa is good, but it's been a long time since i've been there.

[CrzyC]

Timpano for the steak!!! Yuuuummmmyyyy!!!!

Next door is a very nice cuban place but I cant remember the name.

[JMT]

Originally Posted by CrzyC

Timpano for the steak!!! Yuuuummmmyyyy!!!!

Next door is a very nice cuban place but I cant remember the name.

Samba Room? i went there about a year ago and it was ok. went there again few months ago and it bit hardcore. i had a pork dish and it was one of the worst meals i've had in recent memory. but hey, that's just my $0.02.

[CrzyC]

Originally Posted by JMT

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Timpano for the steak!!! Yuuuummmmyyyy!!!!

Next door is a very nice cuban place but I cant remember the name.

Samba Room? i went there about a year ago and it was ok. went there again few months ago and it bit hardcore. i had a pork dish and it was one of the worst meals i've had in recent memory. but hey, that's just my $0.02.
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Yeah, Samba Room. I havent been there in years so Ill take your advice.

[swirlundergrounder]

I don't know...

From these reviews so far it doesn't seem as though I should go out of my way to eat anywhere there...

Any other suggestions for that area?

[Electric Eel]

I haven't been but I have heard great things about Johnny V's and was told I had to check it out. The chef has gotten national recognition.

http://www.johnnyvlasolas.com/

[macboy]

Originally Posted by Electric

I haven't been but I have heard great things about Johnny V's and was told I had to check it out. The chef has gotten national recognition.

http://www.johnnyvlasolas.com/

I thought he closed that when he opened Johnny V at the Astor hotel? Guess not, and it's a good thing because he ended up shutting down the Astor location anyway. I guess you really can't go home again (he had a restaurant there a few years ago).