Dine Out Lauderdale, a six-week culinary event showcasing Greater Fort Lauderdale's gourmet restaurants and renowned chefs, returns for its ninth consecutive year this September.

From September 1st to October 12th 2015, visitors can take their taste buds on tour in “Greater Fork Lauderdale”. Participating restaurants will offer diners specially created three-course meals for a $35 (approximately £22) prix fixe.

With over 35 restaurants taking part, visitors can enjoy a range of gastronomic delights from farm to table selections, fresh catch of the day, American comfort food, Asian fusion, hearty Italian, Mediterranean and top steakhouses.  Many of the Dine Out Lauderdale options also come with waterfront views.

This year's Dine Out Lauderdale roster features notable newcomers including: American Vintage at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, featuring traditional American cuisine in a classic steakhouse setting, Shooters Waterfront offering seafood and Intracoastal views, Italian newcomer Scolapasta, and the beachfront hotspot S3 along with its buzzy Las Olas sister, YOLO. Further afield, new Dine Out Lauderdale participants include Chanson Restaurant at Deerfield Beach's Royal Blues Hotel, where diners can enjoy an inventive “Cuisine Du Monde” menu and a stunning saltwater aquarium mounted in the ceiling and in Hallandale Beach, Adena Grill, a farm-to-table steakhouse serving grass-fed beef. 

Participating 2015 Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurants:

Fort Lauderdale: American Vintage at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort • Beauty and The Feast at the Atlantic Hotel & Spa •Bistro at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale • The Capital Grille • Chart House•      Chima Brazilian Steakhouse •Coco Asian Bistro & Bar • Dos Caminos at the B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale •Eduardo de San Angel •Fork & Balls • 15th Street Fisheries • Indigo Restaurant at the Riverside Hotel• Johnny V •Mai-Kai Restaurant • Morton's The Steakhouse• Ocean 2000 at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort• Royal Pig•  Ruth's Chris Steakhouse• S3 -Sun, Surf & Sand•Sea Level Restaurant - Ocean Bar at the Harbor Beach Marriott•Seasons 52• Scolapasta •Shooters Waterfront  •  Spazio     •Sunfish Grill •Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale •Tsukuro •Tuscan Grill•Wild Sea Oyster Bar Grille at the Riverside Hotel•Yolo (You Only Live Once) Restaurant  

Deerfield Beach: Chanson Restaurant at the Royal Blues Hotel

Hallandale Beach: Adena Grill •III Forks at Gulfstream Park

Hollywood: Bongo's Café • Elements Bistro at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort

Lighthouse Point: Le Bistro

Pompano Beach: Cafe Maxx •McCoy's Restaurant at the Pompano Beach Marriott

Weston: Ireland's Steakhouse at the Bonaventure Resort and Spa

With more than 4,000 restaurants ranging from waterfront dining spots, to ethnic eateries and top-notch steakhouses, Greater Fort Lauderdale is quickly gaining status as a foodie hot spot. Whether spicing it up “Floribbean” style at chic downtown eateries or motoring a yacht en route to a fresh seafood feast during a “dock and dine” experience, there is something to satisfy every culinary craving.

Dining in Greater Fort Lauderdale is just the entrée to a grand evening.  Diners can top off their night with a barefoot walk along the beach or take an under the stars water taxi ride to Las Olas Boulevard – home to art galleries, fashion boutiques and great nightlife. Visitors looking for a little more action can paint the town red with a concert, salsa dancing or try their luck at the slots at a nearby casino.

Greater Fort Lauderdale, often known as the 'Venice of America', may have 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches, over 300 miles of inland waterways and a thriving arts and culture scene but the region's real appeal this autumn will be to visitor's stomachs.

For more information on Dine Out Lauderdale visit the dining section at www.sunny.org/dineout.

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lauren Broughton / Sophie Banna

Tel: 0207 7593 1718/1750

E-mail: laurenb@hillsbalfour.com / sophieb@hillsbalfour.com

About Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County

From the seagrass to the sawgrass, Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts more than 34,000 lodging accommodations at a variety of hotels, luxury spa resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings reflecting a “beach chic” vibe. Visitors enjoy 23 miles of Blue Wave certified beaches, discover 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Everglades, dine at thousands of restaurants and eateries, get immersed in a thriving arts and culture scene and indulge in top shopping.

In 2015, Broward County celebrates its centennial with an active calendar of special events, culminating in the October 2-4 Duende celebration in downtown Fort Lauderdale and satellite locations throughout the county.  Programming will include family-friendly activities, a theatrical performance and a light show.  For more information visit www.sunny.org.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau can also be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitlauderdale and Instagram at www.instagram.com/visitlauderdale. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitlauderdale or join us on Foursquare at www.foursquare.com/visitlauderdale. To have Greater Fort Lauderdale in the palm of your hand, download the free iPhone and Android applications, Fork Lauderdale and Defrost Your Swimsuit at www.sunny.org/apps.