FORT LAUDERDALE. Rustic charm and waterfront views make this Lauderdale Marina seafood house a popular destination.

EAST FORT LAUDERDALE. A departure from the stereotypical seafood room, this restaurant's interior is cloaked in rich colors and classy dark woods. The menu changes frequently and emphasizes organic ingredients. Starters such as watermelon and French feta salad complement the raw bar, and main course offerings might include grilled pompano on wild arugula salad with passion fruit vinaigrette or tempura tuna with sweet rice, pickled cucumber and sesame chili sauce. The Goombay Smash (rum, banana liqueur, orange and pineapple juices), Frozen Oreo Mudslide (Kahlua, vanilla vodka, Bailey's, Oreos and cream), and Blackberry Mojito highlight the cocktail menu.

DAVIE. Breakfast served all day and an extensive menu of American, Greek and Italian dishes make this mom-and-pop establishment popular. Spinach pie, mousaka and the feta cheese omelet are among the more exotic offerings while traditional breakfast and dinners staples are also available for less adventurous tastebuds. The spacious, casual interior is crowd-friendly.

NORTH LAUDERDALE. Bagels, bagels, and more bagels ­ here you will find the freshest breakfast breads outside of New York City. Flavors range from cinnamon raisin to sun-dried tomato and the topping selection runs the gamut from cream cheese and lox to light veggie spread and jelly. The service is fast and courteous, and the coffee fresh and hot. Perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast on the run. NB The bakery is kosher but the deli is not.

HARBOR BEACH. This breezy, casual restaurant serves three meals a day, but it is a particularly lovely spot for breakfast. Calm and relaxed, with great service and all the traditional American breakfast favorites, including fresh coffee, fruit, cereals, juices, stuffed omelets, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, grits, and more. For a classic start to your day, great service, a view overlooking Fort Lauderdale's largest marina and endless selections of excellent food ­ no doubt, this is your best bet. Conveniently, this establishment can be reached by water taxi, car or boat.