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    Lester's Diner

    3.6 (433 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Kari P.

    Our food was delicious. Broward County breakfast, Pancakes and eggs, Philly steak and fries, Hamburger and fries. 2 key lime pies, coconut cloud and cheese cake to go. Too full to eat it now. Our server was great, can't remember her name. Old time diner set up. Tge old chairs are the old heavy ones just like the "good old days". Classic car pictures all over. 4 of us ate for 100 bucks. Plus a 30$ tip. Nice place will try again someday.

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    Jennifer G.

    Lester's Diner in Pompano Beach -- what a hidden gem. The menu is huge with tons of options, including Italian and Greek specialties, and everything we tried tasted super fresh and homemade. We ordered the shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, a Reuben, a house salad, and their key lime pie, and all of it was really good. The scampi and the piccata were honestly some of the best we've had, and both the shrimp and the chicken were cooked perfectly. The key lime pie was smooth and refreshing and a great way to finish the meal. Portions were generous and nothing tasted frozen or pre-made like you sometimes expect at diners. Service was friendly and quick, and the place has that classic diner feel but with way more variety on the menu than usual. Definitely one of those spots where everyone can find something they want. Would absolutely go back, especially to try more of the Italian and Greek dishes.

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    Judy S.

    I liked this shining diner. The food was good and I specially loved the desserts. They have a counter with them displayed and they all looked yummy. The Baklava and apple pie caught my eye. I ended up getting them to go. The apple pie was delish. It had a perfect buttery, flaky crust and it tasted great. The Baklava was very good and a good size. I ordered break. I was happy to find that they serve breakfast all day. They also have other menus. Breakfast was great. I was happy. The corned beef hash was good. I would order it again. The service was great. The staff was friendly. The food service was fast. It was a good experience for me.

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    What happened??? Your food used to be good. Had meatloaf with corn on the cob and baked potato. Meatloaf was all filler one bite and threw the rest away. Corn was old and baked potato was so over done it was hard. The other Lester's are good - what happened to you guys. We were not the only ones disappointed. Gross!!

    The greco had soft fluffy eggs, nice contrast of flavor from the sauteed veggies, crispy potatoes, and savory browned pieces of gyro!
    Blake Z.

    Given my family's past experiences with the Lester's in Margate, the chain has become a less than desired destination for us in recent years. However, given there wasn't too much around the area for brunch today; my sister and I decided to try our luck at the one I pompano! Going in, the place was jumping, but we were seated right away. Today, we ordered 1x Leo (scrambled eggs with chopped lox and home fries) and 1x Greco (eggs with potatoes, peppers, tomato, feta, gyro, and taztiki). Moving on with my review, it's been sometime since I've been to a Diner and especially one that was this good! The Leo had soft fluffy eggs and plenty of chunks of cooked lox; the home fries were also nicely crisped as well! The greco had soft fluffy eggs, nice contrast of flavor from the sauteed veggies, crispy potatoes and savory browned pieces of gyro! Only small critique is that the bagel that came with my sis meal was kinda doughy, but shouldn't have crazy expectations when Lester's is more well known for its breakfast and lunch/dinner options. Overall, both the service and food was very good. I'm glad I found this location as we'd certainly come back here again and for that reason; my final verdict is a 4/5!

    Ann Robin H.

    9/17/24- wow food was great I had the Monte Cristi. Ham, Turkey off the bird and cheeses. On French toast . Sweet and savory. Big piece came with a small ramekin with potato salad. G had the 222, 2 eggs, sausage and pancakes. A side of rye toast extra $2.59 really ?

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    Élan D.

    Hairball in waffle. Have been basically a daily customer for 10 years despite consistent issues -- only because it's a childhood tradition with my son. Have tried many times to kindly explain the issues with the food, which are simple: the waffles are often burnt. And now, a literal ball of hair in the food. When they've tried to compensate with a free meal, I've almost always asked that, instead, I'd just really appreciate if they could try to fix the issue as it happens at least 1-2x per week. They are generally kind but nothing changes. Things came to a head this week -- and I feel they have serious problems in their kitchen -- look at the photo below. It's like the waffle fell and got smushed on the floor or something and picked up a hairball. Worse yet, when I called, assistant manager said that it couldn't be them because ***they have had so many issues in the past specifically with waffles, that they have a better process in place now.*** So, she said they have had so many issues, there is no way there is an issue now, which is insane logic. Even though I made it absolutely clear that I did not want ANY kind of refund, and was letting them know because it was so disgusting, the assistant manager implied that either I was at fault for the issue. The general manager called. I called her back, and she never got back to me. I short, Pompano Beach should just be aware of how this place treats long-term customers. During the slow season, all of us regulars keep the local businesses afloat. Lester's only acts this way because of the influx of people in the area right now. For us locals, there are a lot of other great options in the area -- Yellow Yolk, Hen & Hog, Athena, and Nelson's are all other well-reviewed diners.

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    Dr. Richard M.

    Was in Ft Lauderdale for the Air show and decided to come here for breakfast. Restaurant was busy on a Sunday, but we were seated quickly. Had been here several times for both breakfast and lunch/dinner. Ordered the french toast combo with scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage. Food came out in short order and was delicious. Coffee is hot and was very good. Service is quick and efficient Place is clean. Plenty of parking in their lot. They have a large typical NY diner menu. The bakery case up front looks amazing.

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    Food is great! Coffee ? Not so much. The service is really good on the busiest of days.

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    Rude waitress and employees leave alot to be desired. Most food is soaked in old oil and their lettuce is old. Won't be returning.

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    Yelp/apple maps says it's closed on Sundays but it's open! I was about so skip out on going today but I checked the website. Great place!

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    The Hen and The Hog

    The Hen and The Hog

    4.5
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Wow what a good find, and near to where my partner gets his car repaired to boot! Great food and…read moreservice in a sort of farmhouse themed neighborhood place. 5 star service: incredibly friendly service. Everyone was smiling and helpful, and it felt very neighborly 5 star food: the food was excellent too: power omelette was fantastic and my partner's eggs Benedict was good too 5 star ambience: from the shape of the windows and roof, it's an old Pizza Hut location that's been repurposed. It's cute and quaint inside and out. Even the men's room had a corrugated metal wall

    Monday 7/20/2026…read more Service (22 points) * Waiting to be seated (0-4) 2 There was no wait to be seated. However we tried to go on the weekend and there were people waiting outside so we decided to go the next day Monday around 10 - 11 AM. There were about 3-4 other patrons when we arrived. * Host greeting/professionalism / introduction (0-4) 0 - Neither of our hosts introduced themselves / no name tags, so I will call one blondie (mostly blond hair and brown/back roots) and Blue Tips (Blue Tip nails). So blondie didn't introduce herself but she seated us and passed us off to blue tips. Blue tips was behind us and completely unprofessional saying to the bus boy "That crazy b**** at the cash register" talking drama about a co-worker in front of customers. I didn't catch any names but this was completely inappropriate Expecially with children around. * Server attentiveness (0-5) 1 - didn't check In after we received our food. Was going to ask for something but couldn't. * Drink refills (0-4) 3 - this is the only time Blue Tips Checked on us by this time I had already eaten my food I obviously didn't need anything at that point. They also cleared the table at this time of finished plates. * Wait for check/payment (0-5) 4 - didn't have to wait for the check very long. Food (25 points) * Taste (0-10) 4 - I ordered the BLT and my partner ordered pancakes and eggs. The taste was mid / okay. Not the best BLT or pancakes. * Temperature/Freshness (0-5) 5 - food was fresh and warm. * Presentation (0-5) 0 - my BLT was just a tiny sandwich. Host did not bring mayo packets. There were no sides with my meal. * Portion & Value (0-5) 1 - the pancakes were huge however compared to my measly BLT sandwich it felt disappointing. There should be something else with the sandwich most places give me chips or fries or baked beans or some kinda side. The BLT sandwich was not very filling. My partner wasn't able to finish his pancakes. Allergy (10 points) * Staff knowledge of allergies (0-3) 3 * Accommodation options (0-4) 2 no allergy menu * Confidence in food safety (0-3) 3 - informed them of my seafood and mushroom allergy. Accessibility (ADA) (10 points) * Accessible parking or drop-off (0-2) 0.5 - more on this below. * Step-free entrance / ramps / automatic doors (0-2) No automatic doors, not sure about ramps / step free entrance. * Wide aisles & accessible seating (0-2) 1 mid spacing may have some trouble. * ADA-compliant restroom (0-2) Didn't check out the restrooms. * Overall ease of navigating the restaurant with mobility devices (0-2) 1 it would be somewhat difficult. Environment / Ambiance (8 points) * Cleanliness (0-3) 3 * Décor (0-2) 1 tacky to much visual stimuli * Comfort & atmosphere (0-3) 2 Parking (5 points) * Availability (0-2) 0 on weekends 2 on Monday * Ease of access (0-2) 1 it's hard to get out of the parking lot when full. * Safety (0-1) 0 they need to repave the parking lot. There is a huge bump area I tripped over and was so close to falling. Huge liability. Restrooms (5 points) Didn't check the restrooms. * Cleanliness (0-3) * Stocked supplies (0-1) * Maintenance (0-1) Sensory (5 points) * Lighting (0-2) 2 * Odors (0-1) 1 * Overall sensory comfort (0-2) 1 Noise Level (3 points) * Comfortable for conversation (0-3) 2.5 LGBTQ+ Rating (2 points) * Welcoming & inclusive environment (0-2) 1 Would Be Back / Recommend (5 points) * Would return (0-2) 0 not after having the unprofessionalism, difficulty with parking, and very small BLT sandwich with nothing else. * Would recommend to others (0-3) We are here with my partners whole family 4 couples / parents / 2 kids and told them to avoid this place. Not sure why it has such good reviews.

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    Beach House

    Beach House

    4.1
    (2.1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    We had a great experience at Beach House Restaurant. The location is beautiful, with a stunning…read moreelevated view overlooking the beach that makes for a very relaxing atmosphere. We chose to sit outside to enjoy the view. It was a little warm, but definitely worth it for the scenery. We ordered the shrimp sushi roll and the fresh catch branzino. The shrimp roll was excellent and definitely our favorite. The branzino was fresh and well prepared, though it wasn't our favorite dish of the meal. Our friends ordered the burger with fries, and they absolutely loved it. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit, which made the experience even better. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely come back for the views, great service, and delicious food.

    The Beach House has an ideal location right above the waterfront, and the staff was polite and…read moreaccommodating; especially our waiter Leo, who was informative, prompt and patient. However, the food was honestly subpar. We ordered the pecan crusted trout, which had absolutely no flavour at all. There was an almost unrecognizable light crunch, but it did not taste like nuts, much less pecans. The fish itself had no flavour, even though we tried to season it with salt, pepper, salsa picante and lemons (which we asked for in hopes of enhancing some semblance of personality). We'd also ordered the short ribs. Again, there was absolutely no seasoning or flavour, and the meat was almost dry, not stewy and tender. The potatoes were mediocre, lacking seasoning. The plates lacked any attempt at an inviting presentation. I was also a little disappointed in the wine list. They don't offer much variety, and they seem to favour predominantly California wines. The saving grace was our dessert. We loved their cheesecake topped with berries. It was fresh and creamy and full of flavour. Their espresso is nice as well. Again, shout out to Leo. We admire your stoic professionalism, as you must know the food is lacking.

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    Aruba Beach Cafe

    Aruba Beach Cafe

    3.8
    (2.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Live music

    OMG Folks!!! Here is the BEST Lunch Special in South Florida right NOW!!! We are regulars each week…read moreat Aruba Beach Cafe in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, but this one SLAMMED us!!!! For just $25 get a seafood stuffed 1/2 baked lobster, bathed in Whiskey Sauce. OMG!!! Served on a bed of yellow rice and crunchie fresh veggies!!! WOW!!! I have had this for lunch, FOUR times in that past month!!! I asked the bartender how they could afford such a bargain, and she said they are trying to get people "in the door" during the hottest months of the year in June, July and August 5-STARS from me!!!! And the music and service and ocean view are the BEST ambiance!!! Just GO!!!

    Aruba Beach Cafe is one of the best local spots around! The food is always fresh, and you really…read morecan't beat the location. Sitting right on the beach, it's the perfect place to enjoy a meal with a view. There are also plenty of other restaurants, shops, and things to do nearby, making it a fun area to spend the day. I highly recommend starting with a loaf of their famous Bimini bread. It's soft, fluffy, buttery, and served with even more butter on the side. It's the perfect way to begin the meal! A friend and I shared the grilled chicken Caesar salad and the quesadilla, and both were delicious. The Caesar dressing was flavorful without being overpowering, and the grilled chicken was cooked perfectly. The quesadilla was loaded with melted cheese, chicken and veggies and served with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side. Even with a full house, the service was friendly and attentive. They do offer takeout, but with the beautiful beach views and unbeatable location, I definitely recommend dining in if you have the chance.

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    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

    Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

    3.2
    (256 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    The positive: Rooms are beautiful and spacious. The corner king has stunning views of the ocean…read more The remodel brings a very elegant feel. Housekeeping staff are super kind, and anything we needed arrived quickly! The negative: Don't waste your money! We paid $400+ per night (amenities included, valet separate) and found out the hotel sells $45/day passes to non-guests. We had an issue with our room, and the hotel could not move us because it was full. We were told we'd get 2 chairs, access to the private beach, and 2 welcome drinks. No chairs, all 4 days we were there (party of 8). The welcome drinks were gin, non-ach or wine... Service was extremely slow, the pool was overcrowded, and the staff was so cranky/rude that everyone seemed to dislike their job. For a hotel marketed as a remodeled, luxury spa retreat, this was disappointing and not what we paid for. The icing on the cake was waiting 30m+ to valet our car due to the influx of people coming and going, oh, and having to bring our own luggage up and down due to no carts. Spoke with Ricardo about our entire stay, and he just stared at my husband, then proceeded to say, "Well, when you go to Disney on a holiday weekend, it's going to be busy." Sir... when I go to Disney, I know it's going to be crowded because it's DISNEY. You're a Marriott selling $400+ rooms a night and over-crowding your hotel, causing your guests to not enjoy the amenities you're claiming to provide, then when we say we are unhappy, you don't even bother trying to work with us; you looked annoyed. I wish we read the comments before staying because it seems to be a recurring theme.

    I just left the hotel after spending two nights there for a staycation. I was very pleased with my…read morestay. The hotel is made of two towers. I was in the southern tower room 5509. It is an ocean-view king room. This means the room is on the side of the building but still had a great view of the ocean. You enter valet on the northern side of the building. The valet Matt was quick, friendly and helped with my luggage. Valet is $44 a day. There was a short line at the front desk but there were two employees working and it went quick. The $45 resort fee covers chairs and umbrellas on the beach and two complementary drinks. You can pick from a small list of drinks including beer, g&t and wine. They also offer a morning exercise routine. Monday was yoga by the pool. The room was large with a nice modern design, a small couch and side table and a nice balcony with two chairs and a table. There was a coffee maker and fridge but no microwave. We ordered room service and had breakfast out on the balcony one morning. There were games setup in one of the meeting rooms right outside the pool and free popcorn was offered daily. The pool was large with plenty of chairs but people did save seats early in the morning. I went down at 9am and there were about five seats not claimed and only around eight people at the pool. Everyone else started showing up to their saved chairs around 10am. The pool did get less crowded with fewer children as the day went on. By 3pm there were more open chairs available. The beach is right outside the gate. Along with the chairs and umbrellas there is a sand pit with toys for the kids, a tiki bar and volleyball net. The hotel is very clean with modern decor. It is in a very residential area so there aren't any shops or restaurants around to walk too. Everything is about a mile south near the pier. It was the perfect place for rest and relaxation which is exactly what I was looking for.

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    Cafe Brie

    Cafe Brie

    4.5
    (454 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Great local spot excellent service and healthy well presented food this place is our favorite go…read moreto restaurant for corn beef hash and omelettes

    Decided on a solution to fill my pancake cravings and Cafe Brie looked like a good place to do just…read morethat. Atmosphere: Nothing special here. A few small tables set against the wall and a few larger tables on the outside sidewalk. Doesn't look like much thought was placed on the design here. Service: Didn't wait at all for one of those small inside tables. My server was efficient and served my tea latte exactly as requested. Little things can often make the difference between a successful dining experience and not and here were a few of the small things that were provided that make a difference. I ordered the pancakes and my server suggested a side of scrambled eggs. The food: I received two pancakes which were well done, light and fluffy and the perfect size. I also received plenty of butter (so many places don't give you enough butter) an ample amount of steamed milk for my tea (another area that always seems to be pretty hard to get right). One thing that always drives me crazy was the fact that my scrambled eggs were served in the same dish as my pancakes. I hate this as the syrup inevitably gets to the eggs. Fortunately, I had a second small dish under my tea (which is also a great thing to get, to place my tea bag). I used this dish for my eggs. Another nice convenience was the mug for my tea which had a handle that I could actually put my fingers through (another area that restaurants fail to provide). In addition, I also ordered a side of sausage which came in patties form and was pretty tasty. The Bottom Line: As always my "customer so what" would I come back? The answer, probably. Although the ambiance was substandard, the food was good the service was as well so, it more than likely would be worth another visit on my next stop in town.

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