Restaurants Near Broward County Convention Center
17th Street Causeway & Waterfront Dining
Waterfront Seafood & Steaks
- Boatyard: Premier upscale waterfront dining with dockside patio seating and fresh local seafood.
- 15th Street Fisheries: Historic marina restaurant serving Florida stone crab and seafood chowders.
- Southport Raw Bar: Casual, iconic dockside raw bar famous for oysters and cold draft beers.
- Bistro 17: Contemporary American cuisine overlooking the Renaissance Marina.
Dockside Dinner & Drinks
Casual Dining & Pubs
- Quarterdeck Restaurant: Lively neighborhood seafood bar with craft brews and sushi.
- Kelly’s Landing: Authentic New England seafood tavern serving Maine lobster and clam rolls.
- Carlos & Pepe’s: Local favorite serving traditional Mexican plates and fresh margaritas.
- Duffy’s Sports Grill: Expansive sports bar with waterfront views and daily two-for-one drinks.
Attendee Happy Hours
Quick Lunch & Fast Casual Options
Harbor Shops Plaza
- Publix Super Market Deli: Famous grab-and-go sub sandwiches, hot fried chicken tenders, and fresh salads, located 0.5 miles west on 17th St.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill: Fast custom burritos, bowls, and tacos for a fast turnaround between afternoon breakout sessions.
- Panera Bread: Fresh soups, artisan sandwiches, clean salads, and rapid mobile pick-up options.
5-to-10-Minute Walk
Coffee & Breakfast Cafés
- Starbucks (Harbor Shops & Marina): Full-service coffee and espresso drinks within walking distance.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels: Fresh baked breakfast bagels, egg sandwiches, and premium drip coffee on 17th St.
- Legends Concessions: Multiple on-site specialty espresso bars and grab-and-go snack stations located inside the convention concourse.
Morning Coffee & Bagels
The 17th Street Causeway corridor provides over 35 distinct restaurants and bars within walking distance of the Broward County Convention Center. Whether coordinating a large client dinner or grabbing a 15-minute lunch between session tracks, attendees have immediate pedestrian access to varied culinary options.
Attendee Dining Highlights
- Water Taxi Dining: Take the Water Taxi from Stop #3 (Hilton Marina) directly to downtown Las Olas Boulevard or Fort Lauderdale Beach for open-air patio dining.
- Private Dining Rooms: Reserve private boardrooms and banquet spaces at Boatyard, Bistro 17, and 15th Street Fisheries.
- Cashless Operations: Most local establishments and all on-site convention center food outlets accept only credit cards and mobile payments.
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