Tropical Acres – American
Tropical Acres Steakhouse is one of South Florida’s oldest and most iconic steakhouses, serving guests since 1949 in Fort Lauderdale. Known for its classic steakhouse atmosphere, it specializes in prime rib, filet mignon, fresh seafood, Maine lobster, and other traditional American favorites. The restaurant is family-owned, emphasizes generous portions, attentive service, and strong value, and also hosts private events, weddings, and corporate gatherings. For decades, Tropical Acres has built a reputation for high-quality food, warm hospitality, and a timeless dining experience that keeps locals and visitors returning year after year.
4833, Southwest 25th Avenue, Avon Park, Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, 33312, United States 954-989-2500 https://www.tropicalacres.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tropical Acres
Dairy-Free at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Size Cut 14 oz, Rack of Lamb and Signature Filet 8 oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Size Cut 14 oz, Rack of Lamb and Signature Filet 8 oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Size Cut 14 oz, Rack of Lamb and Special Cut Filet Mignon 10 oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet Mignon 8 oz, Regular Cut 10 oz and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet Mignon 8 oz, Pork Chop 14 oz and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon 8 oz and Pork Chop 14 oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet Mignon 8 oz, Crowned Chopped Sirloin and Petite Filet Mignon 6 oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tropical Acres
Tropical Acres in Fort Lauderdale has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Size Cut 14 oz, Regular Cut 10 oz and Fried Zucchini Slices. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tropical Acres
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Au Poivre | 19 g | 31.4 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Appetizer Sampler | 37.3 g | 24 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Hash Brown Potatoes | 52.6 g | 21 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Filet Mignon 8 oz | 7.7 g | 18 g |
| Escargot | 31.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Stuffed Mushroom Caps | 16.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Caprese Salad | 0 g | 10 g |
| Rack of Lamb | 9 g | 4.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 16:30-22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
Appetizers
- Appetizer Sampler - $27: Coconut shrimp, fried mozzarella, stuffed mushrooms, fried zucchini slices Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Stuffed Mushroom Caps - $16: Seafood stuffing and hollandaise sauce
- Crab Cake - $16: One lump meat crab cake served on greens Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fried Fresh Mozzarella - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Onion Soup Au Gratin - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fried Zucchini Slices - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Caprese Salad - $14: Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato on greens with balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Escargot - $15: Shallot garlic butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Coconut Shrimp - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Onion Rings - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Caesar or House Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Soup of the Day - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gorgonzola Toast - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jus
Aged roast, rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices, slow roasted at low temperature over night to enhance flavor and assure tenderness.
- Prime Rib Cut 6 oz - $36: Aged roast, rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices, slow roasted Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Regular Cut 10 oz - $46: Aged roast, rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices, slow roasted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- King Size Cut 14 oz - $51: Aged roast, rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices, slow roasted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
From Our Char-Broiler
USDA Choice Certified Angus Beef, corn fed Western Steer. Entrees include a garden or caesar salad and choice of side.
- Signature Filet 8 oz - $46: Seasoned and wrapped with bacon strip Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Special Cut Filet Mignon 10 oz - $50: Center cut of the tenderloin Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Filet Mignon 8 oz - $45: House favorite Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Petite Filet Mignon 6 oz - $38 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crowned Chopped Sirloin - $26: Ground fresh daily topped with choice of sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions or gorgonzola
- Pork Chop 14 oz - $34: Center cut pork chop Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Brochette of Filet Mignon - $29: 6 oz of cubed filet mignon with onion, peppers, zucchini and mushroom Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Rack of Lamb - $42: 12-14 oz seasoned New Zealand lamb Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- New York Strip Steak 14 oz - $44 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Strip Steak 10 oz - $37: Cut of New York Strip Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- New York Strip for Two - $71: 24-26 oz butterfly, includes 2 salads and 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Porterhouse Steak 24-25 oz - $54 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Cowboy Steak 18 oz - $52: Aged bone-in ribeye Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Top Sirloin 8 oz - $27 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Steak Au Poivre - $38: 10 oz strip steak topped with a peppercorn brandy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb
- Boneless Ribeye Steak 14 oz - $49 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Combos (Add-ons)
- One 4 oz Lobster Tail - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Two 4 oz Lobster Tails - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 4 oz Crab Cake - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Broiled Scallops - Half Order - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 4 Fried or Grilled Shrimp - $10 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- 2 Stuffed Shrimp - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
A La Carte Sides
- Asparagus - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Onions - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Side Order - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Broccoli - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hash Brown Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steakhouse Mac & Cheese - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Tropical Acres
- Is Tropical Acres dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tropical Acres has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Size Cut 14 oz, Rack of Lamb and Signature Filet 8 oz.
- What can I eat at Tropical Acres on a dairy-free diet?
- King Size Cut 14 oz, Rack of Lamb and Signature Filet 8 oz carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tropical Acres have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including King Size Cut 14 oz and Regular Cut 10 oz.
- Is Tropical Acres gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tropical Acres?
- Steak Au Poivre, at roughly 31.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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