Home to horse trails, colleges, and a mix of South Florida cultures, Davie is where you find Caribbean comfort, Latin spice, hearty American classics, and chefs who take local produce seriously.
Its best meals are sunny, social, and spiced with the city’s easygoing charm.
1. Grampa’s Cafe
A time capsule of diner tradition, Grampa’s is a city centerpiece—counters stacked with coconut cream pie, red leather booths, and strong coffee poured all day.
Order the chicken-fried steak, country omelet, or their famous “Sunshine Special” breakfast.
The serving staff is multigenerational, and everyone is called “hon.” Pie is always required.
2. Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
Beloved by Cuban expats and born-and-raised Floridians alike, Las Vegas Cuban’s portions are immense—ropa vieja, lechon asado, crispy tostones, fried plantains, and pastelitos to finish.
Try the Cuban sandwich with café con leche for lunch, or go family-style for dinner and leave with enough leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.
Latin pop and salsa music fill the colorful dining room.
3. Ceviche 595
Where South American elegance meets Florida fun: Peruvian causas, cebiches made with wild Florida shrimp and mahi, grilled octopus, and arroz chaufa (a Chinese-Peruvian stir fry).
Their pisco sours redefine refreshment.
The chef might come out to describe the week’s catch; staff walk you through spice levels and which ceviche pairs best with sweet potato.
4. Buddha Sky Bar
For a fun, special night: rooftop views, pan-Asian fusion—flavorful pad thai, hand-rolled sushi, coconut tempura shrimp, and “buddha rolls” stuffed with seared tuna, mango, and chef’s secret sauce.
Cocktails lean tropical, and locals rave about the tangy Buddha’s Passion. At sunset, the whole place glows.
5. Moe’s Italian Restaurant
A family-run joint with hand-tossed pizzas, eggplant parm, giant plates of spaghetti and meatballs, and cannoli dusted with just the right amount of sugar.
The dining room feels like you’re in the owner’s extended family, walls splashed with black-and-white photos and the smells of garlic bread and roasting tomato sauce.
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