Coral Springs is a massive, heavily master-planned suburban city in Broward County that is traditionally known for its sprawling shopping centers and extremely family-friendly neighborhoods.
Because of the strict zoning laws, the city lacks a traditional, walkable downtown strip, meaning the absolute best restaurants are often hidden deep within unassuming plazas and commercial parks. If you are willing to explore beyond the familiar chains, Coral Springs boasts an incredibly high-end, highly diverse food scene. Here are five local hidden gems you absolutely need to try.
1. The Cook and The Cork
This place is an absolute culinary powerhouse hiding in plain sight.
The Cook and The Cork offers a highly creative, completely globally inspired menu that constantly pushes the boundaries of traditional comfort food.
The chefs here operate with massive precision, turning out deeply flavorful, wildly inventive dishes. Their highly elevated take on fried chicken and waffles is legendary, featuring perfectly crispy, deeply seasoned chicken and a flawless, airy waffle. Paired with a massive, highly curated, award-winning wine list, it is the ultimate hidden gem for serious, uncompromising foodies.
2. Falafel Bistro & Wine Bar
Do not let the casual name fool you; this is one of the most vibrant, highly authentic, and deeply flavorful Mediterranean and Israeli restaurants in all of South Florida.
Tucked into a completely standard shopping center, Falafel Bistro serves up food that is incredibly fresh and heavily spiced. Their falafel is flawlessly crispy on the outside and perfectly bright green and fluffy on the inside. The hummus is deeply creamy and rich.
It is a highly energetic, deeply welcoming space that perfectly bridges the gap between a casual lunch spot and a great evening wine bar.
3. Tavolino Della Notte
Tavolino Della Notte is a massive, highly energetic local staple that flawlessly transitions from an upscale, elegant Italian restaurant into a lively, deeply fun nightlife spot.
The dining room is gorgeous, dimly lit, and heavily stylized. They do not hold back on the food; they serve massive, highly decadent portions of classic Italian comfort food elevated with premium ingredients. The pastas are incredibly rich, the seafood is flawlessly fresh, and the craft cocktail program is absolutely top-tier. It is the ultimate spot for a massive celebratory dinner or a highly energetic night out.
4. Big Bear Brewing Co.
A deeply beloved, highly nostalgic local brewpub that has been anchoring the Coral Springs food scene for years. Big Bear Brewing Co. feels exactly like stepping into a massive, warm mountain lodge right in the middle of South Florida.
They brew all of their incredible, highly awarded craft beers entirely on-site. The food completely matches the vibe, featuring fantastic, heavily portioned American fare.
Their massive gourmet burgers are cooked to absolute perfection, and their deep-dish pizzas and steaks are highly satisfying. It is unpretentious, incredibly consistent, and purely comforting.
5. Runyon’s
Runyon’s is a complete, unfiltered throwback to the classic, old-school American steakhouses of the past. Hidden right on Sample Road, this deeply elegant, highly nostalgic restaurant offers an incredibly warm, sophisticated atmosphere complete with dark wood paneling and a fantastic, old-school piano bar.
They serve incredibly massive, perfectly cooked cuts of prime rib, highly marbled steaks, and fantastic, fresh local seafood. The service is incredibly tenured, highly professional, and deeply attentive. It is a fiercely guarded local secret for anyone looking for a truly classic, high-end steakhouse experience.
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