Hollywood Florida Walking Food Tour: 5 Local Restaurant Stops

You taste food made for the tour, not leftovers from the lunch rush.

A walking food tour in Hollywood, Florida takes you to roughly five independent local restaurants for tapas and appetizer portions at each stop, covering less than two miles total. The guide is a local who keeps groups small—usually four or five people—so the pace stays conversational and the stops adjust based on what's fresh that day. Water is included; you bring your own appetite and leave full.

The Experience

The tour starts at the Greek Joint Kitchen & Bar, where you'll taste Greek-style ribs marinated and cooked twice, served over roasted lemon potatoes. From there you walk to the next stop, and the stops themselves shift depending on the day and time—sometimes it's Drastix with their grilled sampler and ten small-batch craft sauces, sometimes Krakatoa Indonesian (featured on Triple D's), sometimes the Tipsy Boar with truffle deviled eggs and bacon-wrapped dates. The guide, Steve, lives downtown Hollywood and has built relationships with these restaurants over time, so the menu evolves as the tour grows and new spots get added.

Each stop serves a small portion—enough to taste the signature dish without filling you up before the next one. You'll walk past original artwork in the neighborhood, and the route itself is less than two miles, so the physical demand stays low even though you're eating continuously. Rest stops are built in. The tour runs rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if the forecast looks uncertain.

Groups stay small by design, which means Steve can connect with his guests and adjust the pace if someone wants to linger or ask questions about a dish. Most people find they've eaten more than they expected by the end—the portions add up fast. Water is included throughout; alcohol, sodas and other drinks are not, so plan accordingly if you want something beyond water.

What’s included

• Water and food tastings at each stop.
• a knowledgeable local guide who lives in downtown Hollywood.
• rest stops built into the route.
• artwork viewing as you walk between restaurants.
• access to independent, locally-owned restaurants with no national chains.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Steve Cabeza

Is this one for you?The tour covers less than two miles at a leisurely pace with rest stops, so it works for anyone who wants to eat well without a strenuous hike. If you prefer to move quickly or skip the walking altogether, this format won't suit you—the stops are the point, and the walk between them is part of the experience.

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Top questions

How many restaurant stops does the Hollywood Florida walking food tour include?

The tour generally features around five stops, though the exact restaurants vary depending on the day of the week and time of your tour. Each stop offers tapas or appetizer portions of signature dishes.

What kind of food will I taste on this tour?

The menu rotates but typically includes Greek ribs, Italian charcuterie and baked goods, grilled samplers with craft sauces, Indonesian cuisine, empanadas, fish and chips, deviled eggs, Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken and oxtail, and other seasonal offerings from the independent restaurants featured.

How far do you walk on this tour?

The total walking distance is less than two miles, spread across the stops in downtown Hollywood, so the pace is manageable even if you're not a regular walker.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the walking distance is less than two miles with rest stops included, making it suitable for a range of fitness levels. Strollers and prams are welcome for infants and small children.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes water and all the food tastings at each restaurant stop. Gratuities for the guide, alcoholic beverages, sodas and other drinks, and transportation to or from the meeting point are not included.

How many people typically go on each tour?

Most tours have four or five guests, which keeps the group small and allows the guide to connect with everyone and adjust the experience based on the group's interests and pace.