A guide to Plantation Walk, the outdoor shopping and dining district at 321 N. University Dr.: restaurants, weekly events, car shows, markets, parking and pet rules.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts come from Plantation Walk’s own website (its about, directory, events and code of conduct pages, some read through archived copies because the site blocks automated readers), the restaurants’ own sites, and the City of Plantation’s shopping page and Freebee page. No rankings and no paid placements.
Plantation Walk is Plantation’s outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district at 321 N. University Dr., built on the site of the old Fashion Mall on the west side of University Drive, about half a mile north of Broward Boulevard. The city’s shopping page describes the plan: new retail wrapped around the existing Sheraton Suites hotel, offices and mixed-use buildings with apartments above. Plantation Walk says it now has more than 30 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues and about 700 apartments at The Rise Plantation Walk.
Quick facts
- Address: 321 N. University Dr., Plantation
- Phone: 407-308-0515
- Parking: free; no overnight parking
- Pets: welcome in common areas on a leash
- Getting there free: Freebee, 855-918-3733
Where to eat
From Plantation Walk’s dining directory, with hours from the restaurants’ own sites where they post them:
| Restaurant | What | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ford’s Garage, 301 N. University Dr. | Burgers and craft beer | Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday to 11 p.m.; happy hour weekdays 2 to 6 p.m. |
| RA Sushi, 319 N. University Dr. | Sushi and Japanese | Open until midnight; happy hour Wednesday to Saturday |
| Tacocraft, 301 N. University Dr. | Tacos and cocktails | Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee, 331 N. University Dr. | Breakfast and lunch | 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends |
| Frank Pepe Pizzeria | Pizza | See the directory |
| Kobs Green Market, Carrot Express, Un Attimo Coffee Shop, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream | Quick bites, coffee, ice cream | See the directory |
Ford’s Garage adds a 20% service charge in place of a tip, its website says.
Things to do
- Escapology, 341 N. University Dr., Suite 1400: private escape rooms; it held its grand opening on Jan. 15, 2026 (Escapology; 954-900-1025).
- Plaza Live: live music on the outdoor Plaza Stage, listed in 2025 as Thursday through Sunday, with free admission (event page).
- Second Sunday Car and Truck Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month, free for show cars and spectators (details).
- Artisan markets: Friday evenings, 5 to 9 p.m., and, from October 2025, Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the plaza (Sunday market).
- Miss Tracy Sings, a kids’ music show, on the third Sunday of the month at 10 a.m.
- Shops and services include Naples Soap Company, Premier Eye Center, UFC Fit, Restore Hyper Wellness, Tabacon Cigars and Spirits and a Chewy Vet Care clinic, according to the directory.
Seasonal events
Plantation Walk has run a calendar of free holiday events. In recent years these have included a Trunk or Treat and an adults’ Halloween costume contest, a Veterans Day car show, Holinights through Christmas Eve with a Santa’s Toy Drive car show, a Rocking New Year party and a kids’ Noon Year, a Fat Tuesday party, an Easter car show, Pets in the Plaza, and Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend celebrations. Dates for each are on our seasonal pages: Halloween, holiday lights, New Year’s Eve, Easter, Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Rules worth knowing
From Plantation Walk’s code of conduct:
- Under 16 must be with a parent or guardian 16 or older at all times.
- No costumes or masks for guests 10 and older, except for medical reasons.
- No skateboards, scooters, skates, drones or wheeled toys; no coolers or backpacks.
- Alcohol only in areas designated for it.
- Pets must be vaccinated, leashed and supervised by someone 16 or older; each merchant sets its own pet policy, so ask before you bring a dog onto a patio. Pets stay off the artificial lawns. See our dog-friendly Plantation guide.
Getting there
Plantation Walk is on University Drive between Broward Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard. Parking is free. Freebee, the city’s free on-demand ride service, covers this part of the city; book in the Freebee app or call 855-918-3733. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, according to the city. Broward Mall is just to the south at Broward Boulevard and University Drive.
What this means for you
- Come on a Sunday for the artisan market in the morning and live music in the afternoon.
- Leave the skateboard and the cooler at home.
- Check our seasonal pages for this year’s dates; Plantation Walk posts events a few weeks ahead.
Related: date night, brunch, live music and nightlife and Black Friday and holiday shopping.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Plantation Walk?
At 321 N. University Dr., on the west side of University Drive about half a mile north of Broward Boulevard, on the site of the former Fashion Mall. Phone: 407-308-0515.
Is parking free at Plantation Walk?
Yes. Plantation Walk’s event pages list free parking, and it is inside the area served by Freebee, the city’s free ride service. Overnight parking is not allowed.
Are dogs allowed at Plantation Walk?
Yes, in the common areas. Pets must be vaccinated, leashed and supervised by someone 16 or older, and each restaurant or shop sets its own pet policy, Plantation Walk’s code of conduct says.
What events are at Plantation Walk?
It has held live music on the plaza several nights a week, a car and truck show on the second Sunday of every month, artisan markets, and seasonal parties for Halloween, the holidays and New Year’s Eve.
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