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Origional Pancake House

Item: Origional Pancake House
Author: Dale Mack

Cuisine: American

10Best Says

With eleven South Florida locations, the Original Pancake House is a cozy restaurant that has been delighting locals and visitors here for over twenty years. Each location is slightly different but all are known for never compromising quality, the Original Pancake House is also known to have a patented enzyme that creates a lighter pancake, and uses the authentic recipes of famous chefs and home recipes handed down from generation to generation, including their world-famous oven-baked Apple Pancake and Dutch Baby entrees. Also serving lunch and dinner, stop in and see what has attracted South Floridians for these many years.

Address:

2851 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Phone:

954-564-8881

Website:

originalpancakehouseflorida.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Dale Mack
Fort Lauderdale Local Expert

Breakfast: "Get there early, especially on Sunday mornings, as this place fills up quickly."

Best for Breakfast Because: Legendary in South Florida with eleven locations to serve eager patrons.

Main Menu
- World Famous Zingers®
  Zingers® Mountain Melt
  
  Zingers®, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon and scallions on a mountain of seasoned fries. (1990 cal) ($13.29)
  
  Zingers®
  
  Celery sticks. (750 cal) ($10.79)
  
  Zingers® Melt
  
  Blackened or fried, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, sour cream, pico de gallo. (500/940 cal) ($10.99)
  
  Fresh Jumbo Wings
  Celery sticks. 10 Wings - (530 cal), 20 Wings - (1050 cal)
  
  10 Wings: $11.49
  
  20 Wings: $19.99
- Starting Line-up Soups & Salads
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  Caramelized onions, sherry, beef broth, melted Provolone cheese, toasted crouton. (280 cal) ($5.99)
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  Ask your server for our fresh selection. (90-460 cal) ($4.59)
  
  Beef & White Bean Chili
  
  Melted Jack and cheddar cheeses. (460 cal) ($5.49)
  
  House Salad
  
  Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, croutons, field greens. No dressing. (200 cal) ($4.89)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Shredded Parmesan, croutons, crisp romaine, Caesar dressing. (280 cal) ($4.89)
- Shareables
  
  Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
  
  Sweet corn, roasted red peppers, black beans, jalapeños, Monterey Jack, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, white queso, garlic-lime crema. (1080 cal) ($9.29)
  
  Potstickers
  
  Pork dumplings, shredded cabbage, scallions, sweet Thai chili sauce. Pan fried or steamed. (810/550 cal) ($9.29)
  
  Fully Loaded Cheese Fries
  
  Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon, scallions, ranch dressing. (1880 cal) ($8.99)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  Hand-breaded tender rings, sweet Thai chili sauce, lemon wedge. (860 cal) ($9.99)
  
  Warm Bavarian Pretzel
  
  Beer-cheese sauce, English pub mustard. (490 cal) ($8.99)
  
  Creamy Spinach Dip
  
  White cheddar and Parmesan cheese, warm tortilla chips, roasted jalapeño salsa. (660 cal) ($8.99)
  
  Crispy Cauliflower
  
  Beer-battered, sweet and spicy Korean bbq sauce, scallions, ranch dressing. (1500 cal) ($7.49)
  
  Mozzarella Planks
  
  Seasoned breadcrumbs, golden fried, marinara sauce. (1040 cal) ($8.29)
  
  Tex-Mex Chile Chicken Nachos
  
  Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, white queso, tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, sour cream, jalapeños, pico de gallo. (1970 cal). Add Guacamole - (90 cal) ($11.49)
- Flatbreads
  
  Zingers®
  
  Hot garlic sauce, mozzarella, blue cheese, scallions. (850 cal) ($9.29)
  
  Mediterranean
  
  Feta, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh arugula. (570 cal) ($8.49)
  
  Pepperoni
  
  Mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, marinara sauce. (590 cal) ($7.99)
- MVPs
  Barbeque Baby Back Ribs
  Slow roasted, tender to the bone, basted in sweet and tangy bbq sauce, coleslaw. Half Rack - (690 cal), Full Rack - (1320 cal)
  
  Half Rack: $12.49
  
  Full Rack: $18.99
  Creole Jambalaya
  
  Shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions, Creole spices, Roma tomatoes, yellow rice. (1150 cal) ($12.99)
  
  Cajun Chicken Pasta
  
  Blackened chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, scallions, spicy Parmesan cream sauce, toasted garlic bread. (1350 cal) ($12.49)
  
  Linguine Primavera
  Sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, white wine, Roma tomatoes, scallions, marinara sauce, shredded Parmesan, toasted garlic bread. (730 cal). With Chicken Breast - (850 cal), With Shrimp - (810 cal)
  
  $9.99
  
  With Chicken Breast: $12.99
  
  With Shrimp: $14.99
  Zingers® Grilled
  
  Served with choice of sauce and side. (250 cal) ($10.79)
  
  Pork Osso Buco
  
  Marinated, slow-cooked shank, mashed potatoes, rich brown gravy. Add seasonal vegetable. (1010 cal) ($15.99)
- From the Sea
  
  Atlantic Salmon
  
  8-ounce filet, grilled, blackened or broiled; coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon wedge. Blackened - (810 cal), Broiled - (1010 cal), Grilled - (760 cal) ($14.99)
  
  Mahi Mahi
  
  8-ounce filet, grilled, blackened or broiled; coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon wedge. Blackened - (510 cal), Broiled - (710 cal), Grilled - (450 cal) ($15.99)
  
  Shrimp Scampi Linguine
  
  Over a half-pound of sautéed shrimp, garlic and white wine butter sauce, toasted garlic bread. (1020 cal) ($13.99)
  
  Shrimp Alfredo Linguine
  
  Over a half-pound of sautéed shrimp, garlic Parmesan cream sauce, mushrooms, scallions, toasted garlic bread. (1170 cal) ($13.99)
  
  35 Fried Shrimp
  
  Golden brown shrimp, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, lemon wedge. (960 cal) ($12.99)
  
  Mahi Taco Trio
  
  Pan-seared white fish, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, garlic-lime crema, grilled flour tortillas, rice and black beans. (1380 cal) ($11.99)
  
  English Pub Fish & Chips
  
  Sam Adams® beer-battered white fish, seasoned fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon wedge. (1765 cal) ($10.99)
  
  North Atlantic Lobster Tails
  
  Two 4-ounce tails, drawn butter, lemon wedge. (620 cal) ($19.99)
- From the Grill
  
  Flat Iron Steak*
  
  7-ounce choice cut. Grilled - (330 cal), Blackened - (350 cal) ($13.49)
  
  Flat Iron with Boom Boom Shrimp*
  
  7-ounce choice flat iron steak and 10 boom boom shrimp. Grilled - (1120 cal), Blackened - (1140 cal) ($16.99)
  
  Center Cut Sirloin*
  
  8-ounce choice cut. Grilled - (290 cal), Blackened - (310 cal) ($14.99)
  
  Filet Mignon*
  
  8-ounce choice cut. Grilled - (320 cal), Blackened - (330 cal) ($19.99)
  
  Ribeye*
  
  12-ounce USDA choice cut. Grilled - (760 cal), Blackened - (770 cal) ($19.99)
- Fajitas
  
  Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
  
  (770 cal) ($12.49)
  
  Grilled Flat Iron Steak*
  
  (1000 cal) ($13.49)
  
  Veggie & Black Bean Rice
  
  Broccoli, mushrooms, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. (1070 cal) ($10.99)
  
  Steak* & Chicken Combo
  
  (1170 cal) ($15.99)
- On the Greens
  Blackened Chicken Breast Salad
  
  Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, black bean-corn salsa, pico de gallo, crispy tortilla strips, field greens, garlic-lime crema, balsamic vinaigrette. (680 cal) ($10.49)
  
  Zingers® Salad
  
  Our signature Zingers®, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, field greens. (510 cal) ($10.99)
  
  Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
  Blue cheese crumbles, grapes, crisp romaine, apple cider vinaigrette. (1000 cal). With Chicken Breast - (1120 cal), With Flat Iron Steak - (1290 cal)
  
  $9.49
  
  With Chicken Breast: $12.49
  
  With Flat Iron Steak: $14.49
  Blackened Shrimp & Chicken Cobb
  
  Field greens, hard-boiled egg, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, Roma tomatoes, red onion, applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles. No dressing. (610 cal) ($10.99)
  
  Asian Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
  
  Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, spiced almonds, crispy rice noodles, field greens, sesame-ginger vinaigrette. (730 cal) ($9.99)
  
  Southwest Seared Flat Iron Steak* Salad
  
  Garlic-balsamic marinated steak, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, black bean-corn salsa, crispy onion tanglers, field greens, Dijon-horseradish drizzle, balsamic vinaigrette. (890 cal) ($10.99)
- Two Hand Grip
  
  Philly Cheese Steak
  
  Grilled, sliced beef, sautéed onions, white American cheese, hoagie roll. (770 cal). Sautéed mushrooms and peppers - (70 cal) ($10.29)
  
  Chicken Philly
  
  Grilled, sliced chicken, sautéed onions, white American cheese, hoagie roll. (750 cal). Sautéed mushrooms and peppers - (70 cal) ($9.99)
  
  Slow Roasted Prime Rib French Dip
  
  Sautéed onions, Swiss cheese, warm hoagie roll, au jus. (750 cal) ($11.49)
  
  Grilled Chicken BLT
  
  Grilled chicken breast, peppered bacon, melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, shredded iceberg lettuce, beefsteak tomato, Cajun ranch sauce, toasted black and white sesame bun. (670 cal) ($9.99)
  
  Mahi-Mahi Sandwich
  
  Blackened, grilled or broiled; green leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato, tartar sauce, toasted black and white sesame bun. Grilled - (600 cal), Blackened - (350 cal), Broiled - (850 cal) ($11.99)
  
  Big Red®
  
  Crispy buttermilk-marinated boneless chicken breast tossed in hot sauce, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, toasted black and white sesame bun. (770 cal) ($10.29)
- Burger Blitz
  
  Classic Cheeseburger
  
  Melted white American cheese, green leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato, dill pickle. (880 cal) ($8.99)
  
  Bacon Cheeseburger
  
  Melted white American cheese, peppered bacon, green leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato, dill pickle. (970 cal) ($10.49)
  
  Double-Double Bacon Cheeseburger
  
  Two half-pound patties, four slices peppered bacon, four slices melted white American cheese, green leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato and dill pickle. (1410 cal) ($15.99)
  
  Black & Blue Burger
  
  Peppered bacon, blue cheese crumbles, melted white American cheese, blue cheese sauce and garlic crema. (1200 cal) ($10.49)
  
  Cue Bacon Cheeseburger
  
  Melted white American cheese, peppered bacon, crispy onion tanglers and sweet n' tangy barbecue sauce. (990 cal) ($11.49)
  
  Prime Burger
  
  Melted white American cheese, shaved prime rib, roasted mushrooms, sautéed onions, gravy, crispy onion tanglers and garlic crema. (1180 cal) ($11.99)
  
  Sautéed Mushroom-Onion Turkey Burger
  
  All white meat ground turkey, melted white American cheese, green leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato and dill pickle. (900 cal) ($9.49)
  
  Gardein® Chipotle Black Bean Veggie Burger
  
  Brown rice, roasted corn and bell pepper patty, green leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato and dill pickle. (420 cal) ($9.49)
- Final Play
  
  Capt. Jack's Buried Treasure®
  
  Triple layered vanilla ice cream cake, Oreo® cookie crust, Heath Bar® crunch crumble, caramel and hot fudge sauce. (1420 cal) ($6.99)
  
  Ghirardelli® Chocolate Brownie Sundae
  
  Served warm with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce. (2710 cal) ($5.99)
  
  Warm Apple Walnut Cobbler
  
  Topped with oatmeal almond-toffee crisp, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce. (1340 cal) ($5.99)
- Beverages
  
  Coca-Cola
  
  (340 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Diet Coke
  
  (0 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Coca-Cola Zero
  
  (0 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Sprite
  
  (310 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Pibb Xtra
  
  (320 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Minute Maid Lemonade (HFCS)
  
  (320 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Fuze Raspberry Tea
  
  (190 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Barq's Root Beer
  
  (370 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Fanta Orange Postmix
  
  (340 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Mello Yello
  
  (360 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
  
  (0-90 cal) ($2.99)
  
  Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea
  
  (0-90 cal) ($2.99)
  
  S&D Coffee
  
  (0-5 cal) ($1.99)
  
  Perrier
  
  (0 cal) ($2.49)
  
  Dasani
  
  (0 cal) ($2.49)
- Kids Menu
  
  Chicken Breast
  
  (120 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Chicken Zingers
  
  (480 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Mac & Cheese
  
  (300 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Cheese Quesadilla
  
  (360 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Fried Shrimp
  
  (460 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Mini Burger
  
  (330 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Hot Dog
  
  (430 cal) ($4.99)
  
  Spaghetti and Meatballs
  
  (750 cal) ($4.99)
- Dinner Specials
  
  Prime Rib
  
  ($14.99)
Lunch Specials
- Lunch Favorites Starting at $5.99
  
  Hickory Chicken Sandwich
  
  Grilled chicken breast basted with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, melted Jack and cheddar cheese, green leaf lettuce, beef steak tomato on a brioche bun ($6.99)
  
  Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
  
  Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, blackened Atlantic salmon, seasoned croutons, parmesan cheese ($7.99)
  
  Shrimp & Andouille Flatbread & Salad Duo
  
  A zesty combination of roasted shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted red pepper, creole sauce, mozzarella cheese and green onions on a crisp flatbread crust, choice of House or Caesar salad ($5.99)
  
  Chicken Enchiladas
  
  Shredded chicken, peppers, onions, jalapeno, Jack and cheddar cheeses rolled in flour tortillas and topped with white queso, pico de gallo and sour cream. Served with black beans and rice ($6.99)
- Signature Lunch Specials
  
  Dad's Homemade Meatloaf
  
  Housemade signature blend of ground sirloin, bell pepper, onions, oregano and basil with garlic mashed potatoes, rich brown gravy, seasonal vegetable ($6.99)
  
  English Pub Fish & Chips
  
  Samuel Adams beer-battered white fish, tartar sauce, lemon wedge, seasoned fries ($6.99)
  
  Soup & Salad Duo
  
  Beef and white bean chili, French onion soup or soup of the day, with your choice of a House or Caesar salad ($5.99)
Dinner Specials
- Mondays
  
  Barbeque Baby Back Ribs
  
  Slow roasted, tender to the bone, basted in sweet and tangy bbq sauce. (1420 cal) add choice of side ($12.99)
- Tuesdays
  
  Sirloin Steak* Top it Off!
  
  Sirloin steak grilled to perfection. (230 cal) add choice of side. Southern sirloin: mushrooms, caramelized onions, brown gravy, creamy garlic drizzle. Add (320 cal). N' Orleans Special: Garlic butter, brown gravy, blue cheese crumbles, crispy onion tanglers. Add (70 cal) ($8.99)
  
  Coconut Shrimp
  
  Golden brown coconut-breaded butterflied shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce. (1450 cal) add choice of side ($10.99)
- Wednesdays
  
  Seafood Pasta
  
  Pan seared mahi mahi, shrimp, clams, mussels, diced Roma tomatoes and scallions served over linguine with toasted garlic bread and your choice of sauce. Spicy Fra Diavolo | (1000 cal); Creamy Alfredo (1560 cal) ($12.99)
- Thursdays
  
  Prime Rib*
  
  12 oz. choice cut, slow roasted and hand-carved to order. (1370 cal) add choice of side ($14.99)
- Fridays
  
  Coconut Shrimp
  
  Golden brown coconut-breaded butterflied shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce. (1450 cal) add choice of side ($10.99)

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