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    Turkish 2 2 2 Breakfast
    Julie M.

    Hubby and I were looking for a place we could grab a quick late lunch bite while we were visiting Ft. Lauderdale, and thought a diner would fit the bill. I happened to find a listing for Myra Harbor Café and saw that they offered Greek food, which I love, and they had pretty good reviews. Hubby was in the mood for breakfast food, and they happened to offer it all day, so we went for it. The restaurant is cozy and open, with a large bar/counter on one side of the room with a "nautical" theme, even sporting a giant stuffed mahimahi on the wall. As we looked over the menu, we noticed some of the prices seemed a little high, like the Turkish 2 2 2 Breakfast at $12.95, but we were there and were getting "hangry" so we decided to go ahead and order. Hubby ordered the 2 2 2 Breakfast, which was two large pancakes, two eggs, any style, and two sausage or bacon strips. The sausage was not your usual, teeny breakfast stuff; this was very large, nicely seasoned fresh sausage links. The pancakes were also large and perfectly cooked. They must have been made from scratch, as they sure didn't taste like a box mix. Eggs were large and cooked to order as requested. Hubby was very happy with his meal. I ordered the Greek Shrimp Salad; I was hopeful I would get a decently prepared salad, but you never know. I judge a restaurant's food quality based on the care they give to making their salads; if they bring me a wilted, half brown bowl of lertuce leaves, then I know they are just phoning it in. My Greek Salad came with perectly grilled salad shrimp, the smaller ones, but they were so well prepared with a sprinkling of Greek herbs that I didn't care they were small, and the smaller shrimp were actually easier to eat. The lettuce was crisp ad green, and the cucumber, tomato, and feta were all uniformly cut. The smattering of Kalamata olives were little flavor bombs that drove the Greek flavor of this salad home. Did I forget to tell you about the salad dressing? It came in a little glass salad pitcher with a cute metal wine stopper. The dressing was obviously homemade, with a slight sweetness to it. The pita was soft and warm. And might have even been homemade it tasted That Good. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, making doubly sure that we were comfortable and encouraged us to take our time and not rush. The chef obviously took pride in how he prepared the dishes in his kitchen; I like to say "You can taste the love in the food" and we certainly did! Highly recommend this place.

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    Kay R.

    Wow this place was such a warm welcome after arriving at the airport early and hungry. They have Turkish coffee, Turkish sausage and breakfast platters, as well as omelettes and pancakes. Oh and homemade bread! We came in 14 deep and had lots of luggage, and they were so helpful and welcoming. Great food and service!

    The Turkish Breakfast Platter
    Hannah M.

    The Turkish Breakfast Platter was delicious! Chrissy was a great waitress, & my dogs loved the outdoor seating. Tasted exactly like being back in Turkey! The simit tasted right, but looking like an American bagel today.

    Freshly squeezed OJ and vegetarian omelet!
    Macoisinha M.

    This is a cute lil Greek cafe in a lil plaza that does not have a great look but sometimes the best places are those lil holes in the wall, right? This may sound silly but my favorite part was the freshly squeezed OJ. That is so hard to find in USA and one of my favorite drinks so I was super happy when she asked me if I wanted freshly squeezed. I was like "of course girl! Who wouldn't?!" Haha Anyway, going back to my review. The omelets were huge. I would definitely order one to share if I ever go back. They also have so many options that you can get lost. That is a great thing but makes it hard for indecisive périplo like me Besides huge the omelet was also pretty good, but I would add a lil more seasonings for a lil extra flavor. Service here was great too. A cute waitress on pink hair was very pleasant and sweet.

    Lisa H.

    I visited this little hide away cafe in the corner of a strip center close to the draw bridge on the 17th st causeway. It was just the type of breakfast spot I was searching for. There were a few pet friendly tables outdoors but we chose an indoor booth to stay cool in the a/c. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and equally friendly server. I made a great choice with the homemade corned beef hash, eggs and delicious home fries. My friend ordered bacon and eggs along with a blueberry pancake which was really as big as a cake! The atmosphere was cozy and had the decor of the fishing, boating and beach area nearby. We were treated Especially well by the staff with plenty of smiles and coffee refills. Parking was easy and prices were great! I'm always happy to support small businesses. I know this cafe has been in the area for many years. My only regret is that I hadn't found it sooner!

    Denver Omelet
    Michael W.

    What a visit to Myra's Harbor Café. This place is in a strip mall, in the corner, so you wonder if you are in the right area. The food is worth it! I had the Denver Omelet, grits and Rye toast. The only thing I would change was add cheese to the omelet. It was huge (four eggs) and filling. Me wife ate the grits and loved them. Their coffee is bottomless and it is good. As we were eating a sweet little girl entered, it was Myra. As we sat there she came by and we chatted with her briefly. Later she had her toast and was glancing our way, I asked her if she wanted to sit with us and she nodded her head. It was quite charming and she was very well behaved. Her mom came over, and apologized but we loved our visit with Myra. It made a great meal even better as she is just delightful.

    a piece of toast on a plate
    Jason P.

    I wanted breakfast after picking up Rachel at Port Everglades. Found this cool Turkish diner (has outdoor seating!) in a nearby shopping plaza. They have the usual diner stuff like omelets and burgers and pancakes, but they also have a breakfast specialties list that includes Turkish and Full English. I got the Turkish with Sojuk sausage, feta, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. Comes with fresh baked rustic toast from bread baked in house, similar to a sourdough ramazan pide. Excellent. Their Turkish coffee is also really good, comes with two little pieces of Turkish delight candy. Rachel had their cappuccino. They are open until 3PM. Previously the restaurant also had dinner service serving Turkish specials such as kebabs and mezze but they had to throttle their hours back because of COVID. However, my understanding is that the owner, Mario, is willing to do these specials for lunch if you arrange it in advance.

    Grilled Pork Chops Lunch
    adriana g.

    If your looking for a small place to eat this is an awesome place! The food selection is very good. Had a little of everything. The service is great! The owners are always there and ready to serve you! I personally ate the pork chops! The flavor was amazing and cooked nice and juicy . They serve breakfast and lunch anytime of day. For sure will be back!

    Marqus R.

    I have no problem understanding how Myra Harbor Café got its Four Star Yelp rating. Being little more than a Greek restaurant with some seemingly Turkish influences (most Greek restaurant have that) and then being stuck away in far southeast corner of a nothing special plaza mall they do are darn good job of what they do. Though only open for breakfast and lunch the menu is rather complete, especially when you ad in their backboard specials of the day. When I was there I had the liver and onions which was really great as they had add mushrooms and sided with a mash potato. I also got a taste of something else I never expected to taste in a Greek restaurant which was a very good lasagna. So who was it that said Greek restaurants can't make or serve Italian? Though I don't know, I do know that this one can. Though I can't really rave about their food other than to say it's good, I can rave about the dining experience here. With the overall friendliness of both the staff and the patrons, really gives Myra Harbor Café a certain warmth and ambiance you don't normally find in a restaurant or café that actually somewhat boarders on being a diner. At least it acts and talks like one, and a darn good one if it were

    Turkish Breakfast
    Jared B.

    Arrived I in toown too early to check in to my hotel. A random search for cafe returned this place only a blocK away. It was after noon on a Monday but there still about 6 tables occupied. I was told to sIt anywhere and was immediately asked for my drink. I ordered the Turkish Breakfast, it was awesome. I highly recommend it to everyone.

    Doner kebab!! The real thing!!
    Keren A.

    Happen to stumble into this place today, and as luck would have it, they have doner kebab. Not just any doner kebab, hand pressed beef on the stick, which I happened to see while going to the restroom. Usually you get those thin sliced processed meat, (which still tastes good) but can't compare to the real thing! Omg, I haven't tasted better doner kebab, in Greece nor turkey. If you're in the area, I highly suggest you stop by on a Wednesday to savor this deliciousness for yourself. The ingredients are all super fresh, you can taste it and see it. The staff explained they only do this on Wednesdays. I will be back to savor this and other treats. Now the decor is simple and clean. The staff is so sweet, nice and attentive.

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    This is my go to breakfast spot. They're open early the food is consistent. I always get the breakfast special.

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    Food was great and our server Chrissy was amazing!! She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of.

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    Ask the Community - Alem

    Where is this place?? ? Hard to find

    It is in the corner of the shopping center where Carrabbas is on 17th, near the Thai Restaurant.

    Is this place Kosher?

    Yes, We do have Kosher sausages and gyro meat. If you ask your waitresses or Chef, they will recommend what to eat right away. Thank you for you all. Blessings

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    We went on a Sunday night and had great service and food. They brought us complimentary hummus and…read morebread the grilled octopus and lamb chops are a must have. The gyro was also fresh and tasty. The tzatziki is fresh. The chicken souvlaki was grilled and served with rice. There is a Bar area. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It's definitely a locals kind of place that tourists have also found to enjoy.

    Good Greek food! The place will get packed though so I recommend you make a reservation or get…read morethere early and to pay valet parking, and expect 20-50$ per dish. I enjoyed everything I order and we had enough to take home. I love Greek food and based on the menu id classify it as an American/ Greek food restaurant because you can get ribs and chicken wings if you want as well. The portions of the main dishes are enough to split between two and for one large salad and one roasted chicken we spent $60 (including tip). The roasted chicken was really good the chicken came off the bone and the potatoes and beans were good! The salad was really good loved and I loved the hummus! The first serving of bread and hummus is on them then after that you are charged $3. They have indoor and covered out door seating and you can expect beautiful pictures of Greece around the walls. The service was ok , we came here for my wife birthday to celebrate the two of us but I don't think they do anything for birthdays.

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    Mykonos

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    4.1(67 reviews)
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    Mykonos is a delicious Greek restaurant located on the river in downtown Fort Lauderdale. We had…read morean early dinner before a show we were going to at the Broward Center. It was about a 5 to 10 minute walk from Broward Center to the restaurant. The walk is very nice as it runs along the river. The restaurant is located next to the wharf heading east from the theater. It's a little bit of a challenge to find. If you're driving there, you definitely want to make sure you're parking near the wharf as there's no direct parking in front of the restaurant. The atmosphere is beautiful. It's very clean and inviting. My only negative was that we sat outside in front of the river and could only see the river through small slivers in the thick foliage that created a wall. It's possible the foliage is there to create privacy because it's right next to the walk way along the river, but it kind of limits the view. Maybe during the day it is easier to see. The food and service was absolutely delicious. They serve tapas style, so we ordered a few dishes and shared. Everyone enjoyed all of the dishes. We had the fattoush salad, hummus and chargrilled octopus. Everything was excellent!

    We went here for girl's night on a hot night so we decided to sit inside. If you do sit inside,…read moreknow that it is loud and sometimes conversations can be difficult. But the new decor is lovely and definitely a step above the place that was in this space before. All of our drinks were perfectly poured and came out quickly. The food comes up tapas style so you really don't know what is going to show up and when. We also have a service snafu when we couldn't find out server at one point (turns out he was out on the patio) We tried a range of dishes from the hummus with mushrooms, to crispy zucchini, chicken shish kabob, spiced lamb and the octopus. The food was good but I think we were hoping for more specific Greek entree's with a name like Mykonos and this was more Mediterranean but still good. Know that they do put an automatic 18% tip on your check so look for it if you go. Dinner ran about $100 per person with a couple of drinks each so typical for this area. The challenge they are going to have is carving a niche for themselves in the crowded Fort Lauderdale market. Their location is fantastic on the river but people are going to have to find them so they need signage out on 2nd street directing people back to their location. At the end of the night, while we all enjoyed the ambiance and the drinks, the food didn't stand out and we all wondered if we would be back.

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    Theo's Estiatorio has officially become one of those restaurants I will go out of my way for. I've…read moredriven 40 minutes when I'm living locally, and even when I'm traveling back to South Florida from Atlanta, Theo's is still on my list of places I want to eat. I've been several times now. I've brought my son Christopher, who loved it, and most recently I brought my girlfriend for a romantic date night. She had never been, so naturally I had to introduce her to one of my favorites. What I appreciate most about Theo's is consistency. There are few things more disappointing than falling in love with a restaurant, going back, and discovering that the experience depends on the day. That has NEVER been my experience here. Every single time I have visited Theo's, the food has been beautifully prepared, the service has been exceptional, and the experience has felt worth every penny. And the food... The Greek salad is ridiculously good for something so simple. That is actually one of the things I love about Theo's. Nothing has to be overly complicated to be exceptional. There is obvious attention to the ingredients, presentation, seasoning and execution. The Linguine Santorini is another favorite. Again, simple, elegant and perfectly executed. The lamb chops? Amazing. The vegetables? Amazing. The potatoes? Amazing. The octopus? Excellent. But listen... THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Y'all. Those Brussels sprouts might be the best Brussels sprouts I have ever eaten in my entire life. They steal the show every single time. I don't care what else you order, get the Brussels sprouts. What takes Theo's beyond simply having great food is the hospitality. The service is consistently attentive, polished and warm without feeling intrusive. And one of my absolute favorite touches: if you get cold during dinner, they have clean shawls available for guests to drape over their shoulders. As someone who is ALWAYS cold in restaurants, I cannot adequately explain how much I appreciate this. I can dress for dinner without spending the entire meal freezing. It's thoughtful. And those little details matter. Theo's is beautiful enough for a romantic date night, impressive enough for a celebration, and comfortable enough that I've also enjoyed bringing my son. I genuinely cannot remember having anything here that I didn't enjoy. If you have been looking at Theo's and wondering whether you should try it, GO. Order the Greek salad. Try the octopus. Get the lamb chops. Get the potatoes. And whatever else you do... GET. THE. BRUSSELS. SPROUTS. Food: Service: Atmosphere: Consistency: Brussels sprouts: Theo's is easily a 20/10, 1,000/10 experience for me and absolutely worth every penny. I'll be back. Obviously.

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    If I could give 10,000 stars for the excellent food, ambiance and service, I would do it, but five…read morestars is all they allow on Yelp, so let me just say it's beyond five stars! Especially Nathan Gimeno, the manager, who is an exceptionally hardworking young man who made us feel so welcome and made sure our every need was met, making us feel very special in a very crowded and busy restaurant, not once, but twice! His genuine warmth and attention to detail are what make him a standout. His recommendations on the menu were very tasty. We also enjoyed our server, Kiki, who did a great job. We went there two nights in a row when we recently stayed the weekend at the beautiful, stunningly reimagined Pier 66 Hotel, which deserves its own 10,000 star review! The first night my husband and I shared the Greek salad and cold Mezze, a selection of their hummus, olive tapenade, babaganouche (sp?) and other delicious things I can't pronounce or spell. Served with warm, fresh out of the oven pita bread, so good! (I mislabeled it as felafel in the photo, my bad. lol.) Then I had the lamb kabobs and he had the NY Strip with roasted asparagus, both delicious. I had the brown rice as a side which has Pine nuts and black currants in it. Loved it. Roasted cauliflower, not so much. Nathan was very sweet to not charge us for it. We were too stuffed to have dessert. The next night we had another couple with us. They got the hummus and smoked wahoo fish dip which they shared with us. Delicious! My husband got the Greek salad again, his favorite (!) and shared that with us, it's such a nice authentic Greek salad and an ample amount to share. He was a little upset that we made him share it with us because he wanted to eat it all by himself. Next time! Lol. I ordered the calamari and shared that with everyone at the table and everybody loved it. Very light and tasty. For our entrées, my husband got the fish stew (awesome) and I got the lollipop lamb chops, which they call rack of lamb on the menu. They were cooked perfectly, medium rare, as I had asked. And so good!! Our friends both had the chicken and rice dish and loved it. Again, everyone was so stuffed we couldn't possibly think of dessert. But we ended up going to the Pier Top and had after dinner drinks and beautiful little desserts up there. I can highly recommend Sotogrande whether you are staying at the hotel or not. Their "doggy bag" looks like a high end couture shopping bag. No one will ever suspect what's really inside!

    I rarely leave negative reviews. For me to write one, BOTH the FOOD and the SERVICE have to miss…read morethe mark, and unfortunately that was our experience at Sotogrande. We went last weekend for Dine Out Fort Lauderdale. Would I come back? No. Here's why. The service started off poorly. Our waitress was so inattentive that after we had been sitting there for about 20 minutes, a manager eventually came over and took our order. We started with the Greek salad, which was actually great. When it arrived, I asked for salt and pepper simply because I tend to like my food on the saltier side. I never added it as it definitely did not need it. When our waitress cleared the salad plates, she went to take the salt and pepper, then mumbled, "Ahh, I'll leave it, but you won't need it," and walked away. At the time, I thought it was an odd comment. Once our entrées arrived, I understood exactly what she meant. The food was unbelievably salty. And I say that as someone who likes salty food. I ordered the Chicken Keftedes and my friend ordered the Grilled Branzino, and both were so heavily salted that they were difficult to eat. Did our waitress come back to ask how our meals were? Eventually, but it took so long that by then I had already lost my appetite. I genuinely wanted to send mine back, but I also felt bad about wasting an entire entrée. I thought I could take it home and salvage it by adding other ingredients to dilute the saltiness. The next day, I tried. Nothing could save it. There was also an issue with the water. We asked for water and our waitress brought us bottled water, which we were charged for. We assumed that was simply how the restaurant served water until we noticed other tables had carafes of water. We were never asked whether we wanted bottled or regular water. I do want to give credit where it's due. The Greek salad was great, and the Dubai Tart dessert was also excellent. Unfortunately, those two bright spots were not enough to overcome the entrées and the service. I really wanted to enjoy Sotogrande, especially since Dine Out Fort Lauderdale is such a good opportunity to try restaurants you might come back to afterward. In this case, we won't be returning

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