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Welcome to Tropical Acres

Tropical Acres is a historic steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale, offering a unique blend of upscale ambiance and 1950s New York vibes. With live piano music and a cozy atmosphere, it's perfect for date nights or casual dining. The menu features delicious options like petite filet, escargot, and creamy creme brulee, all served with impeccable service from long-standing staff. The butcher shop provides high-quality cuts for BBQs, ensuring satisfied customers return for more. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials and extensive wine selection, making every visit to Tropical Acres a memorable experience.

Tropical Acres: Reviews & Ratings

Paige H.
Paige H.

One thing I love is a locally owned business!! And with Tropical Acres being the oldest steakhouse in Broward, how can you not give it a try?!? Inside is upscale and 1950s, New York vibes! They have live piano and other musicians on occasion. I always get the petite filet with mashed potatoes and whatever seasonal veggies are available. Escargot is my favorite appetizer to get bc I love the garlic butter sauce!!! Forever bread service is a good perk!! I have NEVER had an issue with the temperature of my medium rare preference, and the creme brulee is the perfect ending!! Their cocktails are good and they have a nice wine selection. I come here on date nights or solo to belly up to the bar. The servers are always attentive and friendly. Lots of them have been working there for YEARS!! (That's a good sign!) Don't forget about the butcher shop!! We get lots of cuts for the family BBQs at quality better than most grocery stores, and their pricing is fair. I will ALWAYS pay a little more to support local businesses!!! And I'll always go back to tropical acres ;)

Jerry C.
Jerry C.

We decided to take our friend to Tropical Acres for his 40th birthday. We were thinking about Eddie V's which is a higher level steakhouse altogether, but wanted to try the cool 70s retro ambiance of Tropical Acres. It definitely reminded me of being in a Brady Bunch episode! I wasn't sure of a dress code, so told my friends polo, button shirt and long pants should get us by. Surprisingly we were overdressed as the majority of the men were super casual in cargo shorts, worn t-shirts and maybe Hawaiian shirts. We're definitely in FL. Some of the senior citizens did dress up. Bottom line, don't worry about what to wear. Reservations were easy to snag on a Tuesday night for four of us. We arrived at our reservation time and promptly seated in a booth. Cocktails were excellent so the bartenders know their stuff. Tuesday is wine night and most of the wine bottles are 50% off. The higher-end wines are only 20% off but we still went for Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Excellent wine for red meat. Erik, our server, was fantastic. He definitely knows the menu and was friendly and cordial throughout our dinner. He tag-teamed with Evelyn who also was fun, enjoyable and was constantly keeping our table and tableware up to snuff. The meal was paced right. Salads were fine. I honestly have never had escargot served this way: The snails were shelled, small and almost appeared drowned and scooped into a bowl. They tasted just ok. I had to ask a friend what the other appetizer was because it was unrecognizable and unappetizing. What looked like 3 meatballs smothered with melted cheese were actually stuffed mushrooms. They tasted better than they looked. Our 14oz Rib Eye steaks came out maybe needing more char, but were cooked to the right temperature. Unfortunately both our steaks were a bit tough and chewy with too much gristle. I'd be surprised if these were prime cuts. Luckily I tasted my friend's 10oz Prime Rib, and that was delicious...I should have went with my intuition! Our friend got a complimentary cheesecake slice with candle. The dessert cart was rolled out. In another first for me, some of the desserts were just photos, not samples of the real thing. We went with a photo of tiramisu which was passable. Summary: Ambiance 4 stars, Service 5 stars, Appetizers 3 stars, Entrees 4 stars, Dessert 3 stars. When we come back to Tropical Acres, and I'm sure we will, please remind me to order the Prime Rib.

Scott B.
Scott B.

We went to Tropical Acres yesterday for a friend's birthday, and we were blown away by how great the service was. Erik and Evelyn were the perfect team, and I hope we get them as waitstaff the next time we come. We started our night with cocktails, which were tasty and priced right. I got an Old Fashioned, and the rest of my dining troupe had Dirty Martinis with stuffed blue cheese olives--now that's a bonus for sure! Oh, speaking of drinks, on Tuesdays, they have half price bottles! We ordered a bottle of Caymus b/c it was a friend's b-day, so we were treating him. As for food, I got the Prime Rib, which was super tasty. I added a hint of salt before eating to heighten the flavor, but I'd definitely order again. Another dining guest got the filet and said it was amazing. My two friends who ordered ribeye steaks said they were a little gristley but tasted great. It must have been a fluke because both of them had dined at Tropical Acres previously and said they had never ordered a steak that was chewy. Some of the apps and sides we tried included the escargot (very tasty), stuffed mushrooms (I've had better; these needed to be cooked more), and creamed spinach. As for atmosphere, Tropical Acres is your old school 70s/80s vibe steakhouse. It likely looks the same inside as it did 40-50 years ago. But, to me, that is cool. It just adds to the overall vibe. I'd definitely hit up Tropical Acres again--maybe even for Happy Hour. I hear they have an awesome one!

Michael C H.
Michael C H.

Been going to Tropical Acres for years, were just there again last night. As always, great service, and I am addicted to their "Signature Filet". My wife had an issue with her Strip Steak, they swapped it out no problem, and her meal was awesome! Jackson is the manager and part owner, and he runs a tight ship! No matter what, you will be happy there!

David B.
David B.

There nothing like an old school steakhouse and this one is right down the middle of the fairway. I visited Tropical Acres as a part of a bachelor party and would definitely recommend to anyone in the area. The service was great and the dining room was cozy and very elegant with its signature wood carpentry. Steaks and seafood were amazing as well. Wonderful night out with the boys eating steaks at this fine establishment.

Cherokee T.
Cherokee T.

I had dinner at Tropical Acres last week to celebrate my sister's graduation and had the most amazing time. The food was phenomenal but the service was even better! Our servers, Kathy and Santana, were an absolute pleasure and made the experience memorable. I felt very welcomed and as if I was a long life friend of theirs. I highly recommend coming to Tropical Acres for a celebration!

Douglas M.
Douglas M.

Brought my daughter to celebrate her birthday we had a very nice night Diane and Santana were exceptionally attentive and very friendly we appreciate the great service we had filets that were cooked perfect and thank you for the complimentary pie we will be back

Todd C.
Todd C.

Yes this is a long but thorough read so be prepared. Tropical acres steakhouse in Dania beach. I have never been here before so this is my first time dining and a very objective review Made a 630 reservation and that was on purpose as I figured that would be the busiest time of day so a good gauge to measure. I pulled up and the lot was packed, I parked way down at the end cause I can use the exercise. Didnt realize how big this place is and how many they can seat. Walked in about 625 and there were 2 people ahead being seated. I have my info and they said it would Be a few mins but by 630 I was at my table. Within 2-3 minutes my server Gabriella welcomed me and asked had I ever been there before and went over the special with lobsters. I explained no but I knew what I was going to order as I had looked in advance. Also I'm not a fish or seafood person nor a prime rib guy My drinks were out promptly and my salad was brought out with the nice hot rolls right away. The salad and dressing were good and dressing wasn't overpowering. I ordered the filet mignon and Gabriella asked if I wanted it butterflied as it would come out faster and might be a longer wait if not so I said sure. I also had the baked potato and ordered a side of the steakhouse mac and cheese. By the time I finished the salad I waited maybe a few minutes more and my dinner was out maybe by 7pm Gabriella checked on me quite a few times to make sure everything was ok. When my drink was empty she came by right away to ask if I needed a refill and came by again before the end of the meal to just refill the drink unasked. I was too full for dinner for dessert. The one mistake was my own in that when they butterflied the steak I should have asked them to cook less as the steak was a little overcooked for my liking but now I know for next time or maybe I just wait it out a bit longer. Would I come back? Definitely. I had a very enjoyable meal and fantastic service. Gabriella was tipped well for the great service and the small talk when she heard I was from NY I think the mistake people make is people compare this to a 5 star Michelin establishment(yes I know there is no such thing, I was being overdramatic to get a cheap laugh) in their expectation and that's just unrealistic. The value of the meal I don't think can be beat, if you want that Michelin place you're also gonna pay 2-3x the price. As an aside note directly to my left diagonal was a table for 3 and one of the ladies ordered the 6 oz prime rib. She wasn't happy with it and I could make out part of it where she states to her party oh it doesn't look like the picture and it's so small. (6oz to me would be the appetizer for me lol, not sure what she expected). The issue here is she never tells the server who came back over a few times. It wasn't until he asked if she wanted to box up the rest did she say something to him. Now they did the right thing and took off the charge for her dinner but meanwhile now she continues to complain afterwards about it. The poor server looked kinda defeated but I'm not sure why she didn't just bring this up from the start and once he's apologized and taken the meal off what additional can be done?

Howard H.
Howard H.

We are practically neighbors. We live one block away from this place. After living in my house for almost 20 years, the time has come for a visit. After learning about their happy hour deals, we decided to try it out! The happy hour deal is decent. In addition to the drinks, they also offer a number of small-portion appetizers. We decided to go with a few of the items on this visit. The Coconut Shrimp were fried with good flavors, even though I am not a big fan of coconuts. The TA Wings were interesting. It was grilled, dressed in nice BBQ sauce, and tasted good. Also, the escargot was one of our favorites. Like the sauce it came with, and the escargot was soft and juicy. Last but not least, I also like their Fried Zucchini Slices. I know we ordered many fried dishes, but this one was fried lightly, and I can still taste the zucchini, not just the grease from the fryer. All in all, it was a good visit. The place was busy during happy hours. It took a while for us to get our food and drink orders, but the bartender did her best given she was the only bartender working that night.

Location

  • Tropical Acres
    2500 Griffin Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Hotline: (954) 989-2500

Welcome to Tropical Acres, the oldest steakhouse in Broward, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This classic establishment offers a unique blend of upscale dining experience with a touch of 1950s New York vibes. The ambiance at Tropical Acres is classy and casual, perfect for a date night or a solo evening at the bar.

Customers rave about the impeccable service provided by the attentive and friendly staff, many of whom have been serving at Tropical Acres for years. The menu features a variety of options, including vegan choices, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

One standout dish that patrons love is the petite filet served with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The escargot appetizer, bathed in garlic butter sauce, is a must-try that keeps diners coming back for more. And don't forget to save room for the delectable creme brulee for a perfect ending to your meal. The cocktails and wine selection complement the dishes perfectly, enhancing the overall dining experience.

  • Takes Reservations
  • Offers Delivery & Takeout
  • Vegan Options Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Good for Groups & Kids
  • Full Bar & Happy Hour Specials

Whether you're in the mood for a juicy steak, fresh seafood, or a vibrant atmosphere with live music, Tropical Acres has something for everyone. Come and experience the charm and flavors of this iconic steakhouse, where every visit feels like a warm welcome from a long-time friend.