Gilbert's 17th Street Grill

Gilbert's 17th Street Grill is a family-owned neighborhood favorite tucked into The Harbor Shops on Cordova Road in Fort Lauderdale. Run hands-on by the Gilbert family, this warm and welcoming eatery features covered outdoor walkway seating where leashed dogs are treated like part of the family while their owners enjoy scratch-made American comfort food. Located in one of Fort Lauderdale's most popular dining corridors, the establishment pairs convenient parking and easy sidewalk access with a laid-back South Florida indoor-outdoor layout.

Nationally recognized for serving some of South Florida's best burgers, the kitchen grinds Certified Angus Beef for half-pound gourmet burgers topped with everything from brie and grilled pears to applewood-smoked bacon and aged cheddar. Other house specialties include fall-off-the-bone Danish baby back ribs, grilled mahi-mahi sandwiches, sweet potato fries, homemade soups, and award-winning key lime pie baked fresh by Mom.

Out on the shaded patio, servers bring cool water bowls for four-legged guests while diners enjoy local craft beers and boutique wines. Honest family hospitality and top-tier comfort food make Gilbert's 17th Street Grill a must-visit dog-friendly stop near the port and beaches. Open throughout the week for locals and visitors exploring Fort Lauderdale with their pups, the outdoor seating area provides plenty of shade, cool breezes, and space between tables for leashed dogs of all sizes to rest comfortably while their owners dine.