Restaurants
Cooper City is proud of its small-town atmosphere and residents like to keep it that way amidst the city’s growth and the changes that come with it. After all, the little town does call itself Something Special.
The hometown community spirit is quite evident even in the city’s restaurants and eateries. Most restaurants are family-friendly and maintain a homey, unhurried feel. They are primarily located along Griffin, Stirling, Sheridan, and Flamingo Road although there are also a few along Hiatus Road.
Marola’s Trattoria, located in the Countryside Shops, is one of the more popular restaurants in town. It specializes in Italian cuisine with entrees including chicken, veal, and seafood. Prices range from US$16 to US$19 while pasta dishes and pizza cost US$10 to US$15. The restaurant also has a kid’s menu for children under 12 years old.
Johnny Geeze Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, situated at the intersection of Flamingo and Sheridan Street, has been around for almost two decades. Owned and run by two best friends, the eatery offers more than 120 selections from the menu. Lunch specials are served from 11 PM to 3 PM and the Twilight Dinner Menu, offered from 4 PM to 6PM, features a choice of 22 entrees with soup, salad, garlic rolls, ice cream, and coffee for only US$8.50 to US$9.50 depending on the entree. Johnny Geeze also accommodates takeout, delivery, and catering. Customers can even call ahead to order and the food will be ready by the time they arrive.
For Continental, French, and seafood dishes, a good place to try is La Brochette in Hiatus Road. Different kinds of fish, from Japanese mero to moonfish and albacore tuna, are shipped every week from Hawaii to provide an eclectic menu of grilled foods along with brochette dishes of chicken, shrimp, steak, and lamb chops. The average entree costs US$12 to US$20.
Sushi Sogo maintains a Japanese ambiance complete with kabuki music playing in the background. It serves sushi and sashimi as well as teriyaki chicken, fish, and steak. There are also stir fries and katsu dishes.
The Tijuana Flats along Stirling Road offers a wide range of Mexican dishes, from quesadillas to tacos, and also sells more than 700 hot sauces from around the world. It gives diners the chance to experience its spicy condiments with its 18-pump hot sauce bar. The sauces can also be ordered online at Tijuanaflats.com.
Though a small community, Cooper City hosts a variety of restaurants that allows residents to have an extensive dining experience while still retaining the charm of an idyllic town.