If the on-campus food is getting old, then no need to worry: the area around NSU and Fort Lauderdale hosts dozens of restaurants with varying price ranges and foods. Want to add some seasoning to your meal choices? Here’s some local cuisine for you to try.
Quarterdeck Restaurants
Right on University Drive sits Quarterdeck Restaurant, a bar- and grill-style restaurant specializing in seafood. With a hefty variety of sandwiches and salads, along with shrimp, oyster and lobster options, Quarterdeck also boasts a fulfilling sushi and sashimi menu with a large variety of rolls.
3155 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328
Price Range: $7.99-$19.99
Hours: 11-12 a.m. every day
Agave Taco Bar
When you have Mexican food on your mind, check out Agave Taco Bar. Founded by NSU alumnus Ivan Alarcon, this taco joint boasts four locations, three of which are near campus, the closest being Davie East on Nova Drive. The bulk of the menu offers build-your-own sections for tacos, sopes, tostadas, burritos and quesadillas, with a large selection of fillings and toppings, including vegetarian options.
7750 Nova Drive, Suite A2, Davie, FL 33324
Price Range: $3.49-$9.49
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day
Tabitha’s Bistro
This local bistro has a little bit of everything, from paninis to wraps to sandwiches to soups.. Located in the Davie Square Shopping Center.
5511 S University Drive, Davie, FL 33328
Price Range: $4.95-$10.25
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Marumi Sushi
If sushi is more your thing, then try Marumi Sushi. Offering a complete menu of noodles, sushi, sushi sashimi and more, Marumi might be a sushi-lover’s dream. This sushi joint has almost two and half dozen different rolls, over a dozen different sashimi options and delicious noodle and rice options.
8271 W Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, FL 33322
Price Range: $2.00-$24.50
Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every day
Uncle Al’s
Looking for a classic American-style meal? Uncle Al’s Public Bar & Grille might be your place., with 12 beers on tap and a wide variety of wings, burgers and sandwiches. This bar and grille also has a list of weekly and daily specials.
8200 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33328
Price Range: $4.95-$15.95
Hours: 11-1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
Rounding off the list is Jaxson’s Ice Cream in Dania Beach. Offering burgers, wraps, salads and hot dogs, Jaxson’s is more than just ice cream. However, the restaurant offers a large ice cream menu which includes 34 flavors, four sugar free flavors and six fat-free yogurt flavors, along with daily special flavors.
128 S Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Price Range: $5.25-$21.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30-12 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 12-11 p.m. Sunday
