Wayside Inn — Restaurant in Dania Beach

On the canopy it said Bar and Grill and I was coming back from the beach viewing the SS United States go by. I wanted to grab a burger or something so stopped in the place. Just down the street from the whete the old Pirates Inn was. Been there for at least 50 years. I've never been in it but I've been by it plenty of times so I thought I'd give it a try. Reminded me of the old time Taverns. The first thing that hit me was all the cigarette smoke and as an x-smoker found it quite offensive. But since I was already there I figured well I'll get myself a beer and a burger and head on my way so I ordered up a nice cold Yuengling draft and asked for a menu. The girl behind the bar said we don't serve food. I said well your canopy says Bar and Grill and she said does it ? I don't know. It seems like she didn't know a lot of stuff. So I paid for my expensive draft beer finished it and headed on my way. I don't think I'll ever be back and I don't know who can afford to drink at this little hole in the wall place. For what it is I think their draft beer should be quite a...

My brother and I found this place out of desperation to find blue crabs in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. Do they serve or steam blue crabs? No, they do not.

However, after hearing our story, the folks inside this humble abode (team and customers) all chipped in to help us find and locate them from a local fish market. In doing so, their suggestions and encouragement help us deliver 3 dozen blue crabs to the happiest 80 year old father in SW Florida.

And we had a heck of a good time, the drinks are deliciously made with love, the juke box sounded great, and the vintage bowling machine begged us to play.

We only wish we had more time to hang out with the amazing people we met at The Wayside Inn.

Amazing local place filled with amazing people (which is what makes a business successful, in my humble opinion). We cannot wait to go back when we...

A True Hidden Gem in the Neighborhood

If you're looking for a laid-back spot where everyone knows your name (or learns it by the end of the night), this little neighborhood dive bar is the place. It's not fancy, and that's exactly the point. The drinks are strong, the prices are fair, and the bartenders have that perfect mix of sass and charm that makes you feel right at home.

There's a mix of regulars and newcomers, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and familiar without ever feeling cliquey. The TouchTunes jukebox is the best form of live entertainment around. These people know music

Don't come expecting craft cocktails or a five-star menu; come for good conversation, cold beer, and that nostalgic dive-bar comfort you can't fake. It's the kind of place you stop by for one drink and end up staying...