Dining That’s Always Distinctive
Distinctive Dining
There’s a certain air of elegance to dining at Lago Mar, whether you’re savoring a signature entrée paired with the perfect wine at Acquario or enjoying a quick snack and a cold beverage in your bathing suit and flip-flops at the Ocean Grill. Begin a perfect beach day with breakfast in the Palm Garden Dining Room and bring it to a satisfying close with a nightcap in the Wine Cellar Lounge. Any time of day is just right to explore the many facets of Lago Mar’s unique Soda Shop. If drinks by the pool are your pleasure, The Promenade Bar is the place to be. When it comes to Fort Lauderdale dining, Lago Mar welcomes you to the best seat in the house.
Lago Mar’s food and beverage outlets are only open to members and guests of the resort. Come stay with us and enjoy all the tastes Lago Mar has to offer.
All menus are subject to change.
Acquario
Open daily for dinner from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Hours may vary during the holidays. Reservations are recommended. Offering a feast for your eyes as well as your palate, Lago Mar brings you a modern American bistro. The chef’s progressive cooking style features ingredients and techniques borrowed from many different cultures around the globe, with the resulting dishes served in a comfortably elegant atmosphere. The culinary team gather fresh local ingredients daily and prepare them with creative flair to provide you with a memorable meal each time you dine at Acquario.
Palm Garden Dining Room And Seagrape Terrace
Open daily. Breakfast buffet served daily, 8:00 – 11:00 am Monday – Saturday and 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday (Adult: $20.95, Kid: $9.95). A la carte lunch served from 12:00 – 2:30 pm. Resort casual dress, bathing attire is not permitted. Elegant Old Florida charm sets the tone in the Palm Garden Dining Room, where the entrance features a marble mosaic floor with a graceful wave motif inlaid with sea green, ebony, gold and white colors. The room’s stone wainscoting and textured, natural raffia wall surfaces offer an exquisite setting for a lavish buffet breakfast or a relaxed midday meal. For those who delight in outdoor dining, the Seagrape Terrace offers a shaded enclave overlooking Lago Mar’s pools and beautiful, landscaped grounds.
Wine Cellar Lounge
Open daily from 5 pm to midnight. Rich, mellow tones of carved wood invite you to savor a glass of your favorite wine or a chilled cocktail in the Wine Cellar Lounge. Offering selections from Lago Mar’s carefully assembled collection of fine wines, this comfortable, club-like setting is situated just outside the entrance to the Palm Garden Dining Room and is the perfect place to enjoy happy hour starters as well as drinks after dinner.
The Soda Shop
Open daily from 7:30 am – 8:00 pm. Yes, you can order your favorite ice cream confection at the Soda Shop, but this amazing shop offers much, much more. It’s also a gift shop, bakery, coffee bar, wine and cheese shop and deli. Stop in from morning to evening for specialty coffees and fresh baked goods, for salads, wraps and overstuffed sandwiches. Odwalla organic products are also available, along with healthy choices such as delicious fruit smoothies, protein shakes, and low-fat muffins and sugar-free cookies.
The Promenade Bar
Open daily 11 am-9 pm (weather permitting). With its beautiful setting, the Promenade Bar is a breeze to enjoy. The entire family will enjoy the menu items – from signature drinks and healthy salads to a complete kid’s menu. Parents can even socialize at the bar while watching their children play in the pool. Entertainment is offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30-8:30 pm and for extended hours during holidays.
Ocean Grill
Open Saturdays & Sundays from 11 am-4 pm (weather permitting). When you’re having fun on the beach and you want to take a quick break for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink, the Ocean Grill is the place to go. Enjoy outdoor food favorites like hot dogs and hamburgers, grilled cheese and chicken sandwiches plus chilled salads and fresh fruits. Best of all, you can enjoy your meal while dressed in your bathing suit and then get right back to the beach.
Room Service
Breakfast is served from 8am-11am. For those times when you prefer to dine in the comfort and privacy of your room, you can order a delicious meal or light snacks and beverages from our culinary staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our hotel, from booking details and amenities to check-in/check-out procedures and nearby attractions.
Yes. Lago Mar features four on-site dining venues: fine dining at Acquario, casual poolside and beachside fare at The Promenade Bar, breakfast and lunch at the Palm Garden Terrace, bites at the Ocean Grill, and the beloved Soda Shop, which serves up fan-favorite Belgian waffles, ice cream by the cone or cup, and more. This range makes Lago Mar one of the few Fort Lauderdale beach resorts where guests can eat every meal on-property without sacrificing quality or variety.
Yes. Reservations at Acquario are recommended, especially during peak season and holidays. For special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays, booking in advance ensures you secure the best available seating. Reservations can be made by calling 954.523.6511.
Yes. Located in the Harbor Beach enclave, Lago Mar is approximately five minutes from Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale’s premier dining and entertainment corridor, and close to the restaurant clusters along 17th Street and the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District. Guests enjoy a quiet retreat on-property with easy access to the broader Fort Lauderdale culinary scene.
Yes. Acquario is Lago Mar’s signature fine-dining restaurant and a popular choice for anniversaries, birthdays, and milestone celebrations. Acquario is consistently recommended for special occasion dining in Fort Lauderdale. Reservations are recommended.
Yes. Not only does The Promenade Bar menu offer kid-friendly dishes like pizza, wings, and burgers, but parents have a great view of the playground from the restaurant – allowing kids the perfect place to play while waiting for their meal. Additionally, dedicated kids’ menus are available.