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Lesbian-owned brunch spot with a cozy, apartment-style vibe and a devoted neighborhood following.

Counter-service ramen, hibachi, and Thai curries on N Dixie — the neighborhood's takeout utility player.

LGBTQ+-owned shop for loose-leaf teas, spices, and blends — a calmer kind of stop on the Drive.

Swim and beachwear boutique stocking the brands you'll see at every pool party in town.

Men-only, clothing-optional resort with a saltwater pool on the quiet west side of Wilton Manors.

The corridor's gay male strip club, running 34+ years — dancers nightly, late hours, and Gussy's Cafe attached.

From sandwich shop to full cevichería since 2008 — lomo saltado, pisco, and the north end's best-kept secret.

Chef-owner 'GM Joe' doing exactly what the sign says on the Drive since 2018.

Gay-couple-owned bakery turning out over-the-top cakes, cupcakes, and sweets with plenty of camp.

Luxury gay guesthouse in a modern mansion steps from the Drive — the high-design end of the tradition.

Clothing-optional gay men's guesthouse with a heated pool, hot tub, and a social, adults-only atmosphere.

Wilton Manors' only Black-owned LGBTQ+ bar — self-billed 'heartbeat of Wilton Manors nightlife', and earning it.

8.5 acres with a 7-acre mangrove preserve, boardwalk over the water, and the town's dog park.

The beloved Shawn & Nick's diner reborn — back on the Drive in 2026 as a diner-by-day inside Dom Caruso's Cucina.

Handmade croissants (Best in Florida 2023), 40+ Mexican paleta flavors, gelato, coffee and wine — one gourmet counter.

Family-run Neapolitan pizza and gelato ranked among South Florida's best — right on the Drive.

Velvet wallpaper, smoked old fashioneds. The grown-up cocktail bar on The Drive.

South Florida's iconic leather bar. Strong pours, no attitude, legendary back patio — plus CODE, the old-school bar within the bar.

Adults-only, clothing-optional resort of renovated 1950s Florida bungalows in the heart of the entertainment district.

Modern Greek with patio seats on the Drive's south block — souvlaki, spreads, and Mediterranean ease.

Owner-hosted, men-only clothing-optional B&B just off the Drive — small, personal, and priced right.

A 28+ year institution: 4 bars, drag shows nightly, and $3 LITs on Thursdays. Where most first nights on the Drive begin.

240-seat nonprofit theater in a former auction house — plays, cabaret, and speaker events, presented by CAN Community Health.

One of America's most fun and friendly gay sports bars — game days, jockstrap nights, and a loyal local crowd.

Disco, go-go dancers, cryo blasts, and themed nights — spirits elevated since 1980, with the largest video screen on the Drive.

Intimate martini lounge on the Drive — craft cocktails, daily happy hour energy, afternoon-to-midnight hours.

Adults-only, clothing-optional resort with three pools, steps from the strip — running strong since 2014.

Family-run Filipino cafeteria new to the Drive — lumpia, adobo, and a cuisine the strip never had.

Professional LGBTQ theater since 2012 — full seasons of work centered on queer stories, made in Wilton Manors.

The Drive's neighborhood coffeehouse since 2002 — 5% of sales to local nonprofits and LGBTQ+ causes.

52 flavors of 14% butterfat ice cream in the old Wilton Creamery spot — new in 2026, run by a nightlife producer.

All-male speakeasy and burlesque club — male dancers, VIP liquor lockers, and nothing else like it in Fort Lauderdale.

The pocket park across from City Hall, named for the town's beloved openly gay mayor.

Four casitas around a heated pool — an all-male, clothing-optional hideaway two blocks off the Drive.

A taco bar built as a tribute to Latina strength — Taco Tuesdays and pride-flag energy off the north Drive.

Community health organization offering free HIV testing, PrEP navigation, and wellness programs, with a focus on Latino gay and bi men.

The tiniest, cutest restaurant in South Florida — a two-table French bistro and its fairy-lit patio, since 2008.

Low-key vibes, cheap shots, late-night dancing. The locals' third stop every Saturday.

Mamma Lory's handmade pasta across from City Hall — family-run, with a full gluten-free menu.

Four-room, gay-owned men's B&B one block from the Drive — heated pool, clothing-optional sundeck, owner on site.

Private casitas around two pools, a half mile south of the Drive — the name is the whole policy.

The newest room on the Drive (2026) — upscale cocktails and hoop dancers from the Myth Gastro Bar team.

Slices, hoagies, and the Colossal Calzone Challenge — feeding the Drive since 1974.

Stylish nightclub-lounge in the Shoppes plaza — craft cocktails, DJs, and a Sunday drag show.

Thrift store benefiting the AIDS Healthcare Foundation — donations, bargains, and free HIV testing on site.

Four-time 'best sandwich' winner at 4.8 stars — the Drive's lunch counter, no notes.

The thrift store that feeds people — Poverello's shop has funded HIV/AIDS food and wellness programs since 1987.

South Florida's LGBTQ+ community hub — support services, events, meeting spaces, and the force behind Stonewall Pride and Wicked Manors.

The area's pride superstore — flags, swimwear, club looks, gifts, and every rainbow item you can imagine.

LGBTQ+-owned personal injury firm on the Drive — the phone number spells 954-GAY-PRID, and that's the mission statement.

New-in-2026 cocktail-forward small plates lounge with weekend brunch — the Drive's freshest table.

The 9 a.m.-to-midnight workhorse of the strip — patio, drag shows, cheap pours, and the Drive's longest pour window.

The leather institution of the corridor since 1994 — Levi/leather/uniform culture done for real, a few blocks south of the Drive.

5.4 acres of Middle River boardwalk, lawns, and the historic Manor House — the Drive's green front porch.

Rainbow lanterns, lush patio, award-winning burgers. The heart & soul of The Drive — and its undisputed brunch institution.

Upscale Roman cooking from a Sicilian owner and Neapolitan chef — the Drive's 2025 fine-dining upgrade.

Ceviche and lomo saltado on the Drive itself, from founders Sophia & James.

South Florida's only gay country-western dance bar — line dancing lessons, Sunday T-Dance, and boots since 2003.

Apartment-style suites and a Cabana House around a pool and jacuzzi — the guesthouse that throws the parties.

Fourteen seats of family-run sushi on the Drive — a 4.7-star cult favorite.

The 'Cheers' of the Drive — comfort food, weekly entertainment, and a corner room that learns your name.

The largest LGBTQ+ lending library in the United States — 34,000+ items of queer history, art, and archives.

The neighborhood's bakery-café institution since 1997 — cakes, coffee, and community by Five Points.

Late-night sushi with an LGBTQ+ wink built into the name — a Drive fixture since 2009.

Cigar and wine lounge with live music and Thursday karaoke — the strip's slow-burn hangout.

Thai curries and sushi under one roof at the Shoppes — a longtime fixture of the Drive's dining scene.

Award-winning garden café at The Yard — Broward's best coffee shop pedigree in a lush courtyard.

Italian-style espresso bar new to the Drive in 2026, from owner Nadia Cutillo.

Voted Best Gay Guesthouse & Resort eight years running — two heated pools, jacuzzi, tiki bar, and a men's day spa.

Gay-owned neighborhood dive since 2010 — pool tables, jukebox, charity cookouts, zero pretense.

Three dance floors. Two levels. One VIP room. RuPaul's Drag Race alums perform here regularly — on weekends from 1am onwards, this is the party in South Florida.

LGBTQ-owned bar and restaurant in the old Hamburger Mary's — drag brunch, community fundraisers, and an all-day room.

Palm Springs-styled cocktail lounge (2024) with Broadway performers and symphony musicians on the small stage.

Smoothies, grilled cheese, and steakburgers mid-strip — the Drive's casual counter, aka Thirsty's on the Drive.

30+ years on the Drive with live music, cabaret, and drag alongside dinner — the strip's supper club.

Long-standing gay clothing store on the Drive — tanks, swim, club looks, and staples for the Wilton Manors uniform.

Tacos, tequila, and weekend brunch from three longtime friends — explicitly LGBTQ+-welcoming, right on the Drive.

Husband-and-wife modern American on N Dixie — the neighborhood's grown-up dinner without the Drive's noise.

The Drive's pho counter — Vietnamese comfort in a name you can't not smile at.

Gay-owned, adults-only suites hotel on the Middle River — free bikes and kayaks, heated pool, and a 2026 Travelers' Choice award.