Jedi Jason Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks for all the suggestions. I was definitely interested in the hotel suggestions and area indicated but the price was not favorable. We have enjoyed Embassy Suites at other locations as several suggested. I believe it is high season and we are there on Friday, January 3. So some people may still be there on Christmas break. Therefore, the prices are higher than normal. We ended up booking the Marriott North Fort Lauderdale which is within 10 miles of the port/airport. It is a four star property per Priceline and has free parking and internet and doesn't charge a resort fee. We got it for about $150.including taxes nonrefundable rate via Marriott website for being a rewards member. Still deciding on the restaurant recommendations but I am leaning towards La Bamba! My wife already vetoed the waffle house so still looking for a breakfast place the morning (Saturday) of the cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jedi Jason said: Thanks for all the suggestions. I was definitely interested in the hotel suggestions and area indicated but the price was not favorable. We have enjoyed Embassy Suites at other locations as several suggested. I believe it is high season and we are there on Friday, January 3. So some people may still be there on Christmas break. Therefore, the prices are higher than normal. We ended up booking the Marriott North Fort Lauderdale which is within 10 miles of the port/airport. It is a four star property per Priceline and has free parking and internet and doesn't charge a resort fee. We got it for about $150.including taxes nonrefundable rate via Marriott website for being a rewards member. Still deciding on the restaurant recommendations but I am leaning towards La Bamba! My wife already vetoed the waffle house so still looking for a breakfast place the morning (Saturday) of the cruise. Here’s some Breakfast spots to try before you go to the port. I personally don’t recommend the Waffle house but to each his own. Top Hat Deli (Newer trendy spot downtown) Lesters Diner (local diner been here forever) Joes Diner (next door to La Bamba in the Harbor Shoppes) Jedi Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Don’t have a recommendation for where to stay, don’t stay at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel. We did and my usb battery pack grew legs. Management was no help either. We tried La Bamba it was really good especially the crab nachos!!! https://labamba123.com/locations/ If you want pizza try Manhattan NY pizza get it by the slice or whole pie. http://manhattanrestaurantpizza.com/ Jedi Jason and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 49 minutes ago, 12thman said: Don’t have a recommendation for where to stay, don’t stay at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel. We did and my usb battery pack grew legs. Management was no help either. We tried La Bamba it was really good especially the crab nachos!!! https://labamba123.com/locations/ If you want pizza try Manhattan NY pizza get it by the slice or whole pie. http://manhattanrestaurantpizza.com/ I just drove by the Manhattan Pizza place. I’ve only had bad experiences here. Franco & Vinny’s Pizza Shack is way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 On a related note ( South Florida residents will get a laugh out of this): When I sail out of Lauderdale and I am waiting to check-in I purposefully stall just so I get a really young agent so I can do the following when I get the health questionnaire: ME: <fully reads, signs, and hands over completed questionnaire> AGENT: Good! Are you feeling OK today? Haven't been sick in the last three days? No cold, flu...... ME: <puzzled look> Well... ahhhh....yeah....I gotta tell 'ya.... AGENT: <immediately stop what they are doing because this is defiantly not normal, shows great concern> ME: ....I had a few beers at The Elbo Room in Las Olas last night......and immmm.....And, I feel totally fine and everything......But I can not guarantee you what might be on the bottom of my flip flops......Ya' know what kind off place it is and all.... <pulls off flip flop> Here look! these pathogens are trying to fist fight the STDs but they can't get around the broken glass! AGENT: <smiles> I get enough stupid Dad jokes at home. Here. Have a nice cruise. Me: <takes big whiff like it's a mimeographed copy from 50 years ago> Ahhh, the smell of new Seapass And up the escalator I go. WAAAYTOOO, Jedi Jason and tonyfsu21 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Jason Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002 I was looking over La Bamba's menu and I came across the Mexican pizza. That clinched it for my wife who loves a Mexican pizza. She even eats the one from Taco Bell I will have to try the fried ice cream based on your recommendation and for research purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jedi Jason said: @Lovetocruise2002 I was looking over La Bamba's menu and I came across the Mexican pizza. That clinched it for my wife who loves a Mexican pizza. She even eats the one from Taco Bell I will have to try the fried ice cream based on your recommendation and for research purposes LOL! Hubby also loves the Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell but he has never tried the one at La Bamba. The fajitas always win him over. The fried ice cream is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J<xCay Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Thanks all for the tips/recommendations/suggestions. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Guess where I’ll be eating dinner tomorrow night @Lovetocruise2002 We’re staying @ Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, 1800 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 tonyfsu21, WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, mworkman said: Guess where I’ll be eating dinner tomorrow night @Lovetocruise2002 We’re staying @ Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, 1800 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Jealous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 What to have? Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 How did that get here? Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Can you guess what dish this is? tonyfsu21 and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamtapgt Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Looks kinda like mole sauce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Did I mention that I AM SO JEALOUS?!!!! Matt and mworkman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mworkman Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 6 hours ago, flamtapgt said: Looks kinda like mole sauce? Chicken mole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabarwolf Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 Stayed at a Days Inn about 10-15 mins from the Port and the Airport, last August, prior to first cruise on Allure. Really reasonable, though average room. If you just need a place to crash, it was good. Ate at Checkers down the street--again good for fast food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 I was going to post a pic of the wife’s chimichanga, but thought it would have pushed @Lovetocruise2002 over the edge! Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, mworkman said: I was going to post a pic of the wife’s chimichanga, but thought it would have pushed @Lovetocruise2002 over the edge! It most definitely would have. 96 days and I will be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 The kids were asking for pollo la plancha so La La La La Bamba it is tonight for a quick takeout dinner! Steak Fajitas, chips & salsa and the chicken. WAAAYTOOO, mworkman and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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