There is a lot to like about Hallandale Beach, Florida. With the town right off the Atlantic Coast, its very diverse ethnic communities and proximity to either Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, it’s easy to see why this beach town is a favorite place to live and eat.
It should not come as a surprise that Hallandale Beach has a wide variety of restaurants.
However, perhaps the bigger question is where one should eat? With so many great options regarding style and cuisine, it might be difficult to choose one, especially if you are looking to take a client out or enjoy a meal with your co-workers.
Fear not, because if you are working out of one of the executive offices in Hallandale or the surrounding area, we’ve got you covered with our top five restaurant choices.
Juniper On The Water
Juniper On The Water is an American and Mediterranean restaurant. It is located just off of the, you guessed it, water. However, this restaurant boasts spectacular views of the local Hallandale Beach skyline while you are watching the boats. Their dinner menu has gotten a lot of positive reviews from diners on Tripadvisor and Yelp for its simplicity.
This 4.3 Google rated restaurant has options that range from Lamb Shank and Filet Mignon to Seafood Paella and Greek Salads. If you just want to stop by after work for a quick drink and appetizer, they offer a Mediterranean Dipping Platter or raw bar to chow on. This restaurant has a lot to offer and will be sure to impress no matter the reason.
Blue Bar Grill
Blue Bar Grill, a four-star rated restaurant on Yelp, is a restaurant that will be sure to impress any clientele. This French and Italian style restaurant offers many classic options that diners love. A person can start off with their french onion soup or escargots for appetizers, then move on to their seafood linguini or rigatoni ala bolognese for an entree before ending the meal with some creme brulee.
Blue Bar Grill does offer daily specials and a bevy of fixed menu options that give you an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $30. On top of the waterfront views, this is a restaurant that is sure to impress no matter the reason.
Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine
It wouldn’t be South Florida without Cuban food, and Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine is the top destination in Hallandale for that. This restaurant has bragging rights over others in the area with its 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor and Google. Whether you are looking to spice up your day from the office for lunch or are looking for a fun and comfortable atmosphere with co-workers or clients for dinner, Padrino’s has you covered with their authentic Cuban dishes.
Their menu includes shareable options such as tapas or casuals like Cubano sandwiches. Guests can also enjoy authentic favorites like “tostones,” or grilled plantains, “moros” which is mixed white rice and black beans, or yuca. Yes, this restaurant has everything you would like in a Cuban restaurant, and you surely be leaving satisfied.
See Thai Japanese Cuisine
This See Thai Japanese Cuisine restaurant may not seem like much from the outside, but it sure does pack a punch with its food choices. Perhaps the highest rated Asian style restaurant in Hallandale (4.5 on Yelp and 4.8 on Google), this restaurant has you covered on all things east and southeast Asia. Diners can enjoy classics such as edamame, miso soup, pad thai or pad see-ew.
However, this See Thai Japanese Cuisine does also offer extravagant dishes such as Spicy Octopus salad, Duck Noodle Soup and Chicken Satay for the ones who prefer to eat against the norm. This restaurant even includes a separate “street” Thai food menu and made to order hand and sushi rolls. Perhaps the best part of all is you won’t have to break the bank to eat this high-quality food! This restaurant just might be the new go-to lunch spot for any worker looking to enjoy a tasty meal.
Screaming Carrots
We understand it’s important to eat healthily, but that may not always be an easy option when you decide to go out to eat. Screaming Carrots , right off Hallandale Beach Blvd, has got you covered. Even though this restaurant is 100% vegan they don’t cut out any of the taste. Screaming Carrots, which has ratings of 4.9 on Facebook and 4.5 on Trip Advisor, has plenty of options on their menu that range from all organic, gluten free, and soy free dishes.
Diners can enjoy spring rolls or bruschetta for an appetizer before moving onto a Thai mango salad or sauteed mushrooms sandwich. Screaming Carrots is a great alternative to take that client who is vegan or that coworker who is gluten-free. Either way, you can find a wide variety of options on the menu.
No matter what you pick, spice up your workday but treating yourself to a tasty lunch. Bon Appetit!