A Warm Welcome to Pompano Beach

A city becomes a community when local restaurants & bars start popping up, when the streets are colored with signs for downtown festivals and there’s promotion of live music everywhere on the weekends. 

There has been a lot of buzz over the years with Pompano Beach, a bustling beach community just north of Ft Lauderdale. With investment in its infrastructure and the surrounding beach neighborhoods, there is a wide range of things to do, places to eat, and tiki bars to drink.

I’ve been lucky to experience a good bit of the locations listed below. Whether you’re planning a sunny & warm getaway to Ft Lauderdale area, or just wanting to explore a new area in South Florida, here’s what a fun weekend in Pompano Beach could look like:

Friday:

• Happy hour at Bite Eatery

• Live music and drinks at Pier One Rooftop

Saturday:

• Beach walk, breakfast at Lucky Fish Tiki Bar

• Relax, then head to Living Green to grab a smoothie and to-go sandwiches for the day

• Have some late afternoon apps and margaritas at Baresco 

• Change, get ready for a sunset dinner at Rusty Hook Tavern

• Enjoy late night beach views at Beach House Pompano on their 2nd floor 

Sunday:

• Yoga on the beach (or check out a fitness studio nearby, The Strength District just opened and they have yoga, barre or pilates classes to try!)

• Brunch at the Foundry

• Taste some local craft beers at 26 Degrees Brewing

• Watch football at Legends Tavern & Grille

• Family style Italian dinner at Gianni’s

Here’s a list of all the favorites. Just copy/paste and put in your notes app for next time you visit!

• Bite Eatery 

• Flamingo Seafood

• Houston’s

• The Foundry

• Oceanic

• Beach House Pompano

• Lucky Fish Tiki Bar

• Pier One Rooftop

• Baresco 

• Gianni’s 

• Rusty Hook Tavern

• 26 Degrees Brewing

• Living Green Cafe & Market

• Rabbit Hole - Vegan Comfort Cuisine

• Legends Tavern & Grille

• Deccan Spice Pompano

• The Doughfellas 

• Chez Cafe