The Floridian Diner - Fort Lauderdale

Yup, a simple tuna fish sandwich. It's not easy to make a great tuna fish sandwich and they do. Food is good here. It's just really good food. From the hamburgers to the deserts, it's just good American food with all the atmosphere of a diner on steroids. I love it. It's always packed with people and because it's been around for a small lifetime, it's proved itself to be tops. Everyone looks happy and fed at the Floridian and they have the best hours. It seems they are always open. I will tell you that you MUST PAY IN CASH. It's cash only. That could be one of the reasons they are still doing so well. That and the locals as well as tourists keep coming back. It's good. It's really really good!!! I recommend it.

I've had breakfast here many times my food I always served quickly, hot and eggs cooked just right. I have to agree that the rest room is usually filthy. I've always paid cash and wasn't aware they didn't accept credit cards! I've seen the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the Public Defender eating here at different times. It's kind of an IN place to be. I have to admit I eat here mostly because it's about the cheapest place on Las Olas to have breakfast. I will continue to come here when I'm in town but just avoid the rest rooms.

Although the food and service were adequate, the place is filthy. If you do go, avoid the restrooms at all cost.

New to neighborhood and hesitant to eat at this icon, fearing just another restaurant with too much reputation. Had a pleasant, perfectly timed dinner, on a slow Tuesday night. Enjoyed local characters displaying their uniqueness, beautifully full flavored lentil soup, typical but huge dinner salad and country fried steak/hamburger entrées. Food not over the top, but entrées big and hearty, just what you would expect from a diner icon.

Went out for a late night (11pm) bite with my girlfriend. Waitress was nice and courteous but unfortunately inexperienced and or unconcerned. I myself work in the hospitality business in the same area so I try to be as forgiving as possible. I also understand this is a diner. However, had to always hunt for her when we needed something. When she finally came she forgot items requested. This happened three times during our meal. At the end of our meal she took way to long to bring me change as i paid cash and when she finally did she tried to force me into giving her the 20% by not breaking the $5 change into singles. Usually this would not be that much of an issue because i gladly tip 20 points or better but the service was so awful that the 15 points i gave her seemed high. I did that only because I understand the business but I wish she would take a little more pride in what servers actually do. They can make or break the meal. In this case Break!