Best of 2006
Best Romantic Restaurant — Broward
Riverwalk Magazine

"Turn down a narrow brick alleyway, to a niche marked only by a small sign and a chalkboard menu, and you’re instantly transported to a charming Parisian bistro."
 
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ZAGAT rated   2005

"It's easily missed and nearly forgotten amid the newer, hipper spots on Las Olas, but take a turn on a narrow path off the bustling boulevard and you'll discover one of the most romantic dining destinations in Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Café."

Miami Herald

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"This  quiet hidden-away cafe just steps back from Las Olas Boulevard is indeed romantic, especially outdoors.  Follow the walkway to the secluded courtyard and dine outside under the stars (there's also an intimate little indoor dining room)."

The Best Romantic Escapes in Florida, Volume One, Third Edition

"Just a few feet off the boulevard, this hidden jewel can bear the scrutiny from even the most discriminating gourmand.  Enjoy a delightful experience in a shuttered courtyard or retreat to an intimate dining room inside."

Broward Daily Review

Exploring the hidden courtyards between the uptown emporiums of Las Olas Boulevard can lead to some pretty wonderful discoveries. Like the Las Olas Café, for instance. Serene and aesthetically pleasing, this oh-so-charming spot seamlessly fits right into the fabric of the neighborhood. Refashioned from its former Victorian attire, the restaurant is a study in demure pleasantness. Maximize the experience on a balmy tropical evening and dine al fresco on a patio embraced by white-light-wrapped trees and lush foliage. It's the perfect spot to sip something from the well-thought-out wine list ($24-$60) featuring wines from Napa, Sonoma and Washington State and some imported selections.
Success, it seems, doesn't necessarily hinge on a new color scheme or decorator touches. The Las Olas Café, I'm happy to report, is better than ever.


Showtime-Sun Sentinel

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"The warm greeting and friendly atmosphere of this engaging, family-run cafe are just aspects that set it apart from many of its neighbors on Las Olas.  Chef Ernesto Rado's menu offers a well-prepared collection of pasta and seafood dishes that keeps regulars coming back.  The straightforward wine list is a bonus as well.  Go for the crab cakes or baked goat cheese  appetizers, the lemon-scented Caesar salad, and entrees like roast rack of lamb with a dijon crust, or the house signature dish of walnut crusted mahi-mahi."

M.L. Warren

922 East Last Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida,  33301
(954)-524-4300

Email:  Las Olas Cafe