Lulu’s Bait Shack

Overview

Lulu’s Bait Shack sits on the second floor of a building right on Fort Lauderdale Beach, giving every table an open-air view of the Atlantic and the busy boardwalk below. The name says shack, but the reality is a full-service sports bar with multiple TVs, a wraparound patio, and a drink menu built around oversized frozen cocktails – think fishbowl-size daiquiri-pina colada swirls and guava punch served in portions meant for sharing. The kitchen leans Cajun-Creole with a beach-bar twist. Regulars swear by the bacon cheeseburger, consistently called one of the best on the strip. Coconut shrimp with sweet potato fries, mahi tacos, and a surprisingly solid Thai crunch salad round out the menu, while the appetizer section hides a couple of South Florida signatures worth ordering: conch fritters packed with actual conch and gator bites for anyone feeling adventurous. Takeout holds up well, too – the chicken nachos ship deconstructed so nothing arrives soggy. Draft beer options run limited, but the bottle and can list fills the gap, and happy hour specials rotate daily. Service gets mentioned in nearly every positive review. Servers here match the energy of the room, jumping into game-day banter with groups or checking in just enough during a quiet weekday lunch. The crowd skews toward tourists and beach-day groups during peak season, but locals use it as a reliable weeknight spot for a quick bite and a cold beer. Dogs are welcome on the patio, reservations are accepted, and the vibe stays casual enough for flip-flops but lively enough to hold a group for a full evening. If you are walking the beach strip near Atlantic Boulevard, Lulu’s is the elevated stop – literally one flight up – worth climbing the stairs for.

Good to know

• Rating: 4.2/5 from 1,978 Google reviews
• Price: $$
• Best for: Beach Day Drinks, Groups and Tourists, Casual Oceanfront Dining, Game Day Sports Watching, Dog Friendly Patio
• Features: Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Sports, Beach, Dog Friendly

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