I visited the Bonnet House to see the Zim sculptures on display through April 19, 2026…read moreThe exhibit includes over 2000 hand carved sculptures by over 100 Zimbabwe artist. There are many large sculptures throughout the gardens, they are all labeled with the name of the work, the artist and the material. There is a large market with sculptures of all sizes for sale. The exhibit is so large it is only displayed in one location per year. While we were there, there were two sculptors working on new pieces, both took the time to speak with us. Love is in the air at the Bonnet House, while we were there they were setting up for a wedding and we saw a proposal. A beautiful setting for both. They have special events throughout the year, including an orchid show and Christmas holiday wonderland. Guided and self guided house tours are available,$30-40, we opted for the grounds tour only, $15. The gardens are well shaded so even on a warm day our visit was comfortable.

A tourist trap. Paying that much to see common stuff like going to a greenhouse or a grocery store…read morefor orchids. There is a similar one in California but at least in California, it is free. I said I rather used the money to buy orchids then

This definitely was not planned to visit the Wharf in this night. Sometimes the best times is when…read moreyou don't make plans. Our bartender was beyond nice and attentive. He suggested the spicy margarita! The crowd was a bit older compared to when I went a few months back mostly college students. So it was great! The music was fantastic

This time of year The Wharf is a fun place to go. The decor leans into a nautical theme by the look…read moreand the feel. Always advertising special events It's an open air outdoor establishment set up on the water with spectacular water views and lights of the high rises. Multiple little seating areas and bars throughout. They have a covered bar with high tops in the center. Variety of food stations that serve tacos and pizzas that give me food truck vibes. A holiday village of decorations are all around of lights and trees for the holidays. Special and unique holiday drinks are available for purchase. Tried the Hollyberry Fizz cocktail that had vodka, prosecco, pomegranate, cranberry and lemon. I really enjoyed it. Great place to relax and socialize with a spectacular view. Definitely be back!!!!!

We got takeout from here and it was a great experience. We were able to order directly at the…read morehostess stand and sat the indoor bar while we waited for our orders. They both came out within 15 minutes and were packaged with care (shrimp and dressing separate from the salad, one set of utensils per dish ordered). I got the house salad with shrimp and the ingredients were fresh, delicious and filling. I would definitely come back here again!

My partner and I came for the brunch. A friend of hers recommended we come here. It was okay…read more The best part: The DJ Lona's is part of the Westin and sits right across from Ft Lauderdale beach. You can valet your car for free for 3 hours. We sat outside and watched people jogging up the A1A and frolicking on the beach. It's a good spot to people watch. Once we were seated, we were instructed on where the food was located, and our drink orders were taken. The worst part: There are NO scrambled eggs in a heated pan to serve yourself. That leaves you with no choice but to wait in the egg line where the chef makes your eggs for you. Boooo! What if I just wanted plain ole eggs? Or, I don't feel like waiting 30 minutes in a line to have an omelet made? It's brunch, but it really serves more of a lunch menu. It is a Mexican restaurant, so that's what you'll find. There's a make-your-own taco bar, ceviche, chips & guac, etc. But I'm a breakfast person. The waffle strips tasted store-bought (and came with syrup in a little jam container), and the mac & cheese was an afterthought. Again, probably Kraft. Luckily, once you drink enough mimosas, nothing else matters. So yeah, that's where the DJ saves the day. They also had endless margaritas, but them joints tasted TART. Those little cheesecake squares were pretty good. Otherwise, I don't think I'd come back for this brunch.

My medical residency banquet was held here and it was such a beautiful location! With the water in…read morethe background, this was a picturesque graduation. The catered food was solid, nothing extremely phenomenal - but definitely it was a solid 8/10. Valet parking is included, and of course, tips are appreciated!

Gotta love private clubs. We came here for dinner the other night and it was my first time inside…read morealthough we have sailed many times past it on the Intracoastal. They are remodeling part of the club so we chose to eat in the bar which was functional and not pretentious as some clubs are. Our server, Dominc, was terrific. He greeted us warmly at the door, told us a little about the club given we were visiting and then proceeded to tell us what he liked on the menu which I always appreciate. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the salmon with mashed potatoes and spinach topped with crab and it was some of the best salmon I have had. My friend had a steak which was also perfectly prepared. And then just when I though I couldn't eat anymore, Dominic suggested their coconut cake. OMG! I love coconut so this cake with a center of coconut cream pie filling was unbelievable! I was only going to eat a bite but I finished the whole thing! It was dark so the view from inside was just darkness but I am hoping to go back on a beautiful day and sit outside on the patio and watch the world sail by. Service was over the top the way it should be at a private club. Since we were visiting this club, when we checked in at the front, the entire team came out to welcome us and as the local resident, they even took it as an opportunity to share with me how I could join the club it I wanted. Speaking of service, parking is valet out front and I loved that the valet graciously helped an older woman who was unsteady on her feet and was looking for something that she thought she had left in her car. He made sure she was safe on a bench and then went looking for the item which never showed up. But he made sure she had someone with her. I'll end where I began in my love for private clubs. The adage, "yu get what you pay for" is certainly true here. Can't wait to go again and see what the new addition offers. Sounds like it will be done in March 2024.

This place is inside Extreme Adventure. This place is for all ages. A bit overwhelming but great…read morefor corporate events, birthday party, family time, or date night. The glow in the dark 18 holes was one of the nicest putting greens I've seen in a while. Very challenging.

Found this place on yelp because my son loved the monster golf in Miramar but it pretty far for us…read morein Deerfield. The place has a lot of hole and different scenery in each rooms. The place looks very clean. The only thing I didn't like was that you had to buy the arcade card for each person that you had in your party to go up to the gold area and the cards added additional $5 per person on top of the golf price. Other than that it was great.

Edit, May 7, 2026 - After responding to a text from the resort for a review of our stay, and having…read morevoiced my concerns as I stated below, I was contacted once again by the resort and advised they would be refunding me for the beach gear charges I had complained about below. Not every resort, in fact few if any, would do this. This, to me, speaks volumes of the resort's management, and their willingness to address concerns. I had moved on, but I was surprised, and very pleased and grateful that they followed through on this. ----------- Sorry for the long review post, but if you're planning on staying here, I urge you to read until the end. My wife and I are local to the Ft Lauderdale area, and wanting to spend a couple of days at a resort by the beach, we were drawn to Lago Mar. The prices seemed reasonable, having free parking and no resort fee, so on the surface, it was already a cut above any worthwhile resort you'll find along the Southeast Fl coast. It's not until you check in that you discover that they do not allow personal beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, drinks, nor food in the common areas, pool, and beach. Naturally, if you want protection from the sun, you'll need to opt to rent the umbrella and chairs, which will run you $32, and $10-15 each for the chairs. You will also be socked with a 20% "service charge". Total $66. So much for no resort fee! Now, our stay was marred by poor weather. On the full day we were going to be there, the weather appeared to be clearing, and even the weather service said as much. So, forgetting about the food/drinks/cooler part, which didn't matter much to me, I opted to rent the umbrella and chairs, despite having brought our own. But after one hour of use, we had to abandon the beach due to the relentless rain! Now, I know and understand that the resort cannot, and should not, be responsible for the weather turning bad, but I decided to call the front desk to see if they could make an accommodation in this case. I was told that the beach equipment is handled by a 3rd party, and I could try and talk to them. So down I went, only to discover they had left early for the day. So, I contacted the front desk again, only to be, what felt like, chided for trying to see if the resort could make another accommodation, like a food credit for breakfast credit, or something. Nothing of the sort. It seemed like I got my hand slapped!!! Now, to be fair, the resort as a whole, including our room, was clean, spotless, and comfortable. The staff is more than friendly. Based on these elements alone, their high rating is warranted. But there are other things, that unfortunately, are not discoverable until you actually stay there. For this reason, I'm rating them a 3/5, and will likely not be staying there again.

I am glad for my navigational device. The hotel/spa is in a side of town that you have to make a…read morelot of funny turns to get here. Is in a side of town I didn't know it existed. It was kinda cool. The back side was the ocean and the hotel faced the intercostal. This was a big property. The spa was beautiful. It was small and cozy. The decorations inside were like old floridian style. It had so many little detail everywhere. I liked it. The massage rooms felt comfortable. The tables were heated. I liked the services provided. The staff seemed to know their stuff. I found the front desk staff helpful. I was glad I came. The property has a couple of restaurants towards the back and a coffee shop.

Our bartender Taylor was amazing. Great espresso martini. The atmosphere is somewhat romantic, dim…read morelights. The DJs were great and definitely played great tunes. 10/10

Thursday night happy hour in the patio while live music is playing is the vibe for every Thursday…read morenight this summer 26'. Ordered a few rounds of house margs and old fashioned's for happy hour and tried some new cocktails once it ended. The cacio e pepe arancini was to die for, beef empanadas flaky and tasty, yuca fries could use more aioli or maybe a side for dipping. the truffle mushroom gnocchi was the perfect carby tapa to end the night. The pork ribs were really good too, get those! Service was super friendly and quick. Maybe we'll sit inside this next round :)

Wow, they got went beyond to help me when I got stuck against the wind. They saved me in their…read moremotor boat and have been so nice. I'll return when it's not so windy. Nice people good rates right on the intercoastal very cool. Saw some people catching bait and mullets running. I don't know how the fishing is. Have to try it when we return.

So, this is kind of a follow up to my review of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. While the park has…read moremany things to explore, the kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals are handled by Park and Ocean. Located a short walk from the first parking lot, Park and Ocean provides some much needed shade and refreshments during the South Florida summer. I had never been here before, so I arrived a little early to check the place out and reserve kayaks for my friends and I. The young lady at the desk was extremely helpful in explaining all the possible options, safety measures, and pricing. She let me know how to get down to the launch area and that there would be lockers for the things we didn't want to get wet, which turned out to be extremely helpful. We went down to the launch and were saddled with great kayaks. The lake is pretty much a straight line, so it's very good for practicing, beginners, and nice scenery. There is a little secret passage which can provide needed shade as well. We planned to have lunch there, but by the time we got done and completely rained on, the restaurant wasn't open yet. So, we used the walkway to access the beach until it was time. The restaurant boasts great local beer on tap and delicious cocktails, as well as elevated bar food and seafood options. I really enjoyed the conch fritters, which were well seasoned and flavorful. Be careful if you don't like spicy food. The young lady who was so helpful in the morning with kayak bookings also told us that the park puts on a reptile exhibition at one, so we were able to take the kids to check out. I will be back soon to try out their other menu items and drinks, and practice with my new paddle board. Hope to see you there.

Great Little spot to pick up coffee & and depending on the time of day, the bistro steps away…read moreoffers, charcuterie plates, bagels, fruits, paninis, beer & wine, coke products and water. They also have a limited selection of ice creams, and small desserts.

Every Friday during the summer they have bar specials til 9pm. 1/2 price drinks, $2 bubbly,…read morediscounted appetizers. $2 valet. ocean view!! We sat at the bar, but they also they have tables with comfy sofas to sit at. WE ordered quesadillas off of the HH menu. Very tasty. It was served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo. Bartender was friendly. This bar is one deck below the pool. We took the elevator to the pool and then walked down outside steps to find this bar. It is a little hidden, but worth searching it out!

You can't leave Fort Lauderdale until you've rubbed elbows with the Elbow Room! Pro tip for those…read morethat have sensitive hearing. Wear your ear plugs. You have the best of both worlds. A view of the ocean and any drink that you can think of. The service is very quick because it's about churning chairs. I love this bar! Hey, wait?! Isn't that the lyrics to a song?

Friday at 11:00 am…read more.. Female bartender - A+ Male bartender - A Male bouncer/greeter/staff? - D- Checked off "things to do" list and no need to go back.