Chef Johnny Vinczencz may originally hail from Ohio, but since the 1990s he’s been making tropical waves in South Florida at various distinguished venues, collecting snappy nicknames along the way like “Caribbean Cowboy,” and “Guava Gaucho.” At his contemporary-stylish latest and greatest, smack in the middle of downtown Las Olas Boulevard, the cowboy rustles up some mighty imaginative grub if you’ve got the budget for it. The Caribbean does indeed wash over the menu (a la jerk-seared local black grouper), but there are hints of Spain, Italy, and Asia in there, too. The 350-label wine list is exceptional, and another unusual touch is the international cheese selection. Mmm, cheese.
Fort Lauderdale
Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale› Restaurant
Johnny V
625 E. Las Olas Blvd. (btw. SE 8th Ave. and S. Federal Hwy.), Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Around Town
Hours
Daily 11:30am–3pm; Sun–Thurs 5–11pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–midnight
Phone
954/761-7920
Prices
Main courses $28–$38
Cuisine Type
Floribbean
Web site
Johnny V
Other
Reservations suggested

Map
625 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort LauderdaleNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.