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  German cuisine may not be the first thing that comes to their mind when you think about south Florida, but the Fort Lauderdale area is home to some highly rated German restaurants. You'll probably find music and of course, beer, along with your bratwurst.
  
  

Old Heidelberg

• Here's the place for home-style German cuisine. The restaurant received positive reviews from the Miami Herald, citing the entertainment as well as the food. There's also a lounge offering nine German beers on tap, a full bar and live music Thursdays through Sundays.
  
  Old Heidelberg Restaurant
  
  900 W. State Road 84
  
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
  
  954-463-6747
  
  oldheidelbergdeli.com
  
  

The Ambry

• Conveniently near the beach, the Ambry offers authentic German and American cuisine. The restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1981, and features prime rib and other German classics. The salad bar is included with all entrees, and there's an early bird special every day except Sundays. The Ambry has a full bar and five German beers on draft.
  
  The Ambry
  
  3016 E. Commercial Blvd.
  
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  
  954-771-7342
  
  ambryrestaurant.com
  
  

Cypress Nook

• If you are looking for a more affordable German meal, try the Cypress Nook. It has been serving German and American food for breakfast and lunch since 1979. \"City Link\" magazine voted it the place for \"Best Breakfast and Lunch\" in South Florida in 2005. The Cypess Nook is known for its unusual omelets, made by the owner every day.
  
  Cypress Nook
  
  201 E. McNab Road
  
  Pompano Beach, FL 33060
  
  954-781-3464?
  
  cypressnook.com