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Why Visitors to the Convention Center Love Las Olas

From professionals attending conferences to vendors, exhibitors, and event planners, the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center welcomes thousands of visitors every week. After a long day of meetings or networking, you'll be looking for great food, fun entertainment, or a relaxing evening stroll—and Las Olas has it all.
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Near the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center

Just minutes from the Broward County Convention Center, Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier destination for restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and art galleries.

Convention guests visit Las Olas to meet clients over dinner, explore boutiques between sessions, or unwind with drinks after a full day of meetings, all in one walkable district.

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Take the scenic route to stops 1  & 2

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Fine Dining Restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard

Impress your colleagues or clients with a memorable dining experience on Las Olas Boulevard. This collection of fine dining restaurants near the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center offers refined cuisine, elegant settings, and exceptional service.

Timpano Las Olas

Timpano Las Olas

Experience contemporary Italian cuisine and a speakeasy vibe at Timpano Las Olas. A stylish hotspot known for dinner and golden hour specials.

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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

Ukiah blends Japanese soul food with Southern barbecue. Enjoy bold flavors, craft cocktails, and rare whiskeys in the heart of Las Olas.

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Vinos Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge

Vinos Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge

Sip and unwind at Vinos—Las Olas’ cozy wine bar featuring live jazz, curated wines, and shareable plates in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

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YOLO

YOLO

YOLO Las Olas | Downtown Restaurant

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Embarcadero 41

E41 LAS OLAS - Embarcadero 41

Taste Peru on Las Olas at Embarcadero 41. Fresh ceviche, lomo saltado, and signature pisco cocktails served in a stylish, modern setting.

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Caviar Club

Caviar Club

Upscale lounge on Las Olas Boulevard offering premium caviar, champagne, craft cocktails, and late-night bites in an intimate, stylish setting.

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Enjoy bold flavors, craft cocktails, and Prime steaks at Earls Kitchen Bar—Las Olas' go-to spot for upscale casual dining and daily happy hour rituals.

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Baires Grill

Baires Grill

Experience the bold flavors of Argentina at Baires Grill on Las Olas Boulevard. Enjoy premium steaks, fine wines, and a lively atmosphere perfect for dining, happy hour, or weekend gatherings in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.

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Sixty Vines

Sixty Vines

Modern wine bar and restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard featuring wines on tap, seasonal dishes, and a relaxed space for brunch, lunch, dinner, and gatherings.

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Luigi's Tuscan Grill

Luigi's Tuscan Grill

Enjoy rustic Italian fare, fresh seafood, and fine wine at Luigi’s Tuscan Grill—an inviting Las Olas staple with old-world charm.

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Catch & Cut

Catch & Cut

Shop high-quality seafood, meats, and chef-curated ingredients at Catch + Cut on Las Olas. Your local source for fresh, gourmet fare.

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Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime

Savor prime steaks, fresh seafood, and award-winning cocktails at Ocean Prime on Las Olas. An upscale dining experience in Fort Lauderdale.

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