Eat Well

Dining Guide

Hand-curated restaurants worth your time — in Pembroke Pines and just beyond.

⭐ Lizzette’s Picks

Personal recommendations from our editor — restaurants she returns to again and again.

Capriccio Ristorante elegant Italian dining room⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Italian Fine Dining$$$$

Capriccio Ristorante

University Drive

“Capriccio has been serving the community for decades and is one of Pembroke Pines’ classic Italian restaurants. Elegant old-world atmosphere. Perfect for anniversaries, celebrations, and date nights.”— Lizzette

One of Pembroke Pines’ classic Italian restaurants, serving the community for decades. Elegant old-world atmosphere, traditional Italian cuisine, and impeccable service. The city’s most beloved destination for anniversaries, celebrations, and date nights.

  • italian
  • fine-dining
  • date-night
Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine classic Cuban dishes with rice and beans⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Cuban$$

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

University Drive

“One of my favorite Cuban restaurants. The food is consistently delicious, but what really keeps me coming back is the incredible hospitality. Alicia, Jorge, and the staff make everyone feel welcome and like family.”— Lizzette

A South Florida Cuban institution since 1984. Consistently delicious authentic Cuban food — but what keeps people coming back is the exceptional hospitality. Alicia, Jorge, and the staff make every guest feel like family.

  • cuban
  • latin
  • local-institution
Mezes Greek Taverna mezze spread with hummus and grilled meats⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Greek$$

Mezes Greek Taverna

Pines Blvd

“One of my favorite Greek restaurants in the area. Authentic food and consistently excellent.”— Lizzette

Lizzette’s favorite Greek restaurant in the area. Authentic mezze spreads, grilled meats, and fresh seafood in a warm taverna setting. Consistently excellent — the kind of place that earns regulars for life.

  • greek
  • mediterranean
  • mezze
Sosta Caffe cozy Italian café with fresh pasta and paninis⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Italian / Café$$

Sosta Caffe

Boulevard Square

“My favorite for casual Italian. Fresh pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and lunch. Cozy neighborhood feel.”— Lizzette

Lizzette’s favorite for casual Italian. A cozy neighborhood café in Boulevard Square with freshly pressed paninis, focaccia, housemade meatballs, fresh pasta, and shareable plates. The kind of place you come back to every week.

  • italian
  • casual
  • lunch

Pembroke Pines

All Restaurants

From Cuban classics and Italian gems to sushi institutions and neighborhood brunch spots.

Mexican$$

Agave Bandido

Pembroke Gardens

Lively Mexican cantina at Pembroke Gardens with bold margaritas, loaded tacos, nachos, and a massive happy hour following. A huge late-night scene on weekends makes it one of Pembroke Pines’ most energetic spots.

  • mexican
  • late-night
  • bar
American / Steakhouse$$$

Brimstone Woodfire Grill

Pembroke Gardens

Pembroke Pines’ best-known upscale American restaurant. Wood-fired steaks, fresh seafood, signature sushi rolls, and creative salads at Shops at Pembroke Gardens. The city’s go-to for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

  • steakhouse
  • seafood
  • date-night
⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Italian Fine Dining$$$$

Capriccio Ristorante

University Drive

One of Pembroke Pines’ classic Italian restaurants, serving the community for decades. Elegant old-world atmosphere, traditional Italian cuisine, and impeccable service. The city’s most beloved destination for anniversaries, celebrations, and date nights.

  • italian
  • fine-dining
  • date-night
Colombian$$

El Balcón de las Américas

West Pembroke Pines

Authentic Colombian restaurant open from 7:30AM, beloved by the local Latin community for decades. Arepas, bandeja paisa, hearty breakfast plates, and Colombian comfort food at honest prices. A genuine neighborhood institution.

  • colombian
  • latin
  • breakfast
Seafood / American$$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill

West Pembroke Pines

South Florida’s most beloved local seafood tradition since 1959. Baby back ribs, stone crabs in season, fresh fish sandwiches, and cold drinks in a no-fuss, everyone-welcome atmosphere. Virtually every South Floridian has a Flanigan’s story.

  • seafood
  • ribs
  • local-institution
Latin / Empanadas$

Gonzo’s Empanadas

Pines Blvd

A hidden gem on Pines Blvd. Near-perfect ratings from regulars who swear by the remarkable variety of freshly made empanadas. Latin comfort food done simply and done right — fast-casual, affordable, and always satisfying.

  • latin
  • empanadas
  • fast-casual
Cuban$$

Havana 1957

Pembroke Gardens

Vibrant Cuban eatery at Pembroke Gardens with colorful vintage decor straight out of 1950s Havana. Classic ropa vieja, Cubano sandwiches, rice bowls, and specialty mojitos. One of the most Instagrammable Cuban dining rooms in Broward County.

  • cuban
  • latin
  • date-night
Haitian$

Kasa Champet Restaurant & Lounge

Pines Blvd

Pembroke Pines’ leading Haitian dining destination. Authentic griot, diri kole, legume, and pikliz that celebrate the city’s strong Haitian community. Dine-in and takeout in a welcoming neighborhood spot.

  • haitian
  • caribbean
  • latin
Brunch / Desserts$$

Keik Restaurant & Bakeshop

Pines Blvd

South Florida’s most photogenic brunch destination. The charming pink restaurant is known for Strawberry Pavlova Pancakes, artisan cakes, handcrafted desserts, and a full brunch menu. Perfect for girls’ brunches, birthdays, and anyone who loves beautiful food.

  • brunch
  • desserts
  • instagrammable
⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Cuban$$

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

University Drive

A South Florida Cuban institution since 1984. Consistently delicious authentic Cuban food — but what keeps people coming back is the exceptional hospitality. Alicia, Jorge, and the staff make every guest feel like family.

  • cuban
  • latin
  • local-institution
Indian$$

Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine

West Pembroke Pines

South Broward’s standout Indian restaurant. Homemade curries, tandoor dishes, lamb specialties, and refined atmosphere with exceptional service. The go-to destination for authentic Indian cooking in Pembroke Pines.

  • indian
  • halal
  • date-night
⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Greek$$

Mezes Greek Taverna

Pines Blvd

Lizzette’s favorite Greek restaurant in the area. Authentic mezze spreads, grilled meats, and fresh seafood in a warm taverna setting. Consistently excellent — the kind of place that earns regulars for life.

  • greek
  • mediterranean
  • mezze
Italian / Pizza$$

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza

Pines Blvd

South Florida’s most celebrated pizza concept. Neapolitan-style pies with a perfectly blistered crust, creative seasonal toppings, and ingredients flown in from Italy. Consistently one of the highest-rated restaurants in all of Pembroke Pines.

  • pizza
  • italian
  • date-night
Japanese / Sushi$$

Nori Tori Sushi Buffet

West Pembroke Pines

A Pembroke Pines institution for over 11 years. Unlimited sushi, sashimi, hibachi, noodles, and seafood in a large, clean space that works for families, groups, and first dates alike. Ranked among the top 10 restaurants in all of PP.

  • japanese
  • sushi
  • buffet
Cuban / Breakfast$$

Sergio’s Restaurant

Pines Blvd

A multi-decade South Florida Cuban institution open from 7AM daily. Vaca frita, pan con lechon, Cuban breakfast staples, and legendary chicken soup. The undisputed early-morning and lunchtime Cuban anchor for Pembroke Pines locals.

  • cuban
  • breakfast
  • latin
Mediterranean$$

Sirocco Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge

Chapel Trail

Consistently ranked among the top three restaurants in all of Pembroke Pines. Modern lounge atmosphere with mezze, kebabs, grilled meats, and craft cocktails. One of the city’s premier date-night and group dining destinations.

  • mediterranean
  • date-night
  • lounge
⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Italian / Café$$

Sosta Caffe

Boulevard Square

Lizzette’s favorite for casual Italian. A cozy neighborhood café in Boulevard Square with freshly pressed paninis, focaccia, housemade meatballs, fresh pasta, and shareable plates. The kind of place you come back to every week.

  • italian
  • casual
  • lunch
American Diner$

Lester's Diner

Pembroke Road

A Pembroke Pines institution since 1968. Whether you're in for a late-night stack of pancakes or a proper Sunday breakfast, Lester's delivers comfort food done right in a diner that never went out of style.

  • late-night
  • breakfast
  • classic

Just Beyond Pembroke Pines

Worth the Short Drive

Exceptional restaurants in Miramar, Davie, and Hollywood that Pembroke Pines residents regularly visit — and you should too.

Chifa Du Kang Peruvian-Chinese fusion dishesMiramar⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa)$$

Chifa Du Kang

“My favorite modern Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) restaurant.”— Lizzette

A one-of-a-kind dining experience — modern Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) cuisine rooted in 40+ years of family tradition. Creative, bold, and utterly unlike anything you’ll find in PP proper. A TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner.

  • peruvian
  • chinese
  • fusion
GoBistro Tonkotsu ramen bowl with sushi rollsHollywood⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Japanese / Sushi / Ramen$$

GoBistro

“One of my favorite places for sushi and Tonkotsu ramen.”— Lizzette

One of South Florida’s best ramen spots, hiding in plain sight in Downtown Hollywood. Tonkotsu ramen with rich, 18-hour broth alongside creative sushi rolls and small plates. Late-night hours on weekends make it a go-to after-hours destination.

  • japanese
  • ramen
  • sushi
Oh Ceviche fresh Peruvian ceviche with leche de tigreDavie⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Peruvian$$

Oh Ceviche

“One of my favorite Peruvian restaurants for fresh ceviche and authentic Peruvian cuisine.”— Lizzette

A family-run Peruvian gem in Davie. Fresh ceviche, lomo saltado, and authentic Peruvian classics made with care. One of the highest-rated casual Peruvian restaurants in all of South Broward — and a short drive from Pembroke Pines.

  • peruvian
  • ceviche
  • seafood
The Greek Joint kitchen with fresh Mediterranean dishesDavie⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
Greek / Mediterranean$$

The Greek Joint Kitchen & Bar

“Excellent healthy food that’s always fresh and worth the drive.”— Lizzette

Fresh, healthy Greek and Mediterranean food that’s always worth the short drive from Pembroke Pines. Clean flavors, quality ingredients, and a relaxed kitchen-and-bar setting in Davie that keeps locals coming back.

  • greek
  • mediterranean
  • healthy
The Tipsy Boar gastropub with craft beers and burgersHollywood⭐ Lizzette’s Pick
American Gastropub$$

The Tipsy Boar

“One of my favorite gastropubs. Everything on the menu is delicious — you can practically order blindfolded. Great burgers, sandwiches, craft beers on tap, plenty of TVs for sports, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere for date nights or meeting friends.”— Lizzette

Downtown Hollywood’s classic gastropub since 2013. Order anything on the menu — you can practically do it blindfolded. Great burgers, sandwiches, 40 revolving craft beers on tap, plenty of TVs for sports, and that rare gastropub warmth where every visit feels like a great night out.

  • gastropub
  • craft-beer
  • burgers