Butter Chicken
Clay-oven chicken in sweet creamy tomato and cashew sauce — Lauderhill's signature.
Lauderhill · Florida
An Indian RestaurantBuilt With Soul
Heritage recipes, warm hospitality, and a quiet love for the craft of Indian cuisine — butter chicken, dum pukht biryani, and lantern-lit garden dining in Lauderhill.
— Where Every Plate Tells a Story —
— Indian Hospitality, Served With Soul —
— A Restaurant Built on Passion —
— Recipes Carried Across Generations —
— A Place to Slow Down and Reconnect —
The Craft of Every Plate
Food, treated as an art form.
Balance. Texture. Colour. A finishing herb placed by hand. Tandoor breads from the Bread Bar, overnight dal makhani, and dum pukht biryani sealed with saffron — every dish is composed, not assembled.
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The Dream
Maharaja was never imagined as a business. It was imagined as a place where people could slow down — pause, listen, taste, and reconnect. A small corner of South Florida where time moves a little softer and a meal becomes a memory.
“Atithi Devo Bhava.”
The guest is divine.
MC
Signature · Must Try
The Maharaja Thali
A royal procession of dishes on a single tray — biryani, butter chicken, dal makhani, raita, fresh-baked naan and a sweet finish. Composed by our chef each evening to balance colour, spice and texture in the tradition of an Indian royal feast.
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Dum Pukht Lamb Biryani
Boneless lamb layered with saffron basmati, sealed slow-dum.
Tandoori Jhinga
Tiger prawns blistered in the clay oven, served with saffron rice
Raan-e-Sikandari
Slow-roasted lamb shank, carved tableside
Paneer Tikka
Hand-cut cottage cheese, smoked over charcoal, mint chutney
Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered overnight on the sigri, finished with cream
The Owner's Hand
Nothing here is accidental.
Maharaja is shaped by a woman who believes hospitality is an art. From the shape of a plate, to the arrangement of a herb, to the way a dessert is set down in front of you — every detail is chosen with care, and chosen by her. The restaurant is, quite simply, her love made visible.
Meet the Maharaja FamilyThe Garden
A small courtyard,far from the world.
Lemon trees, mint gardens, a small fountain, and the warm glow of vintage lanterns. One evening here and you'll forget the highway is minutes away. This is our chapter for slow conversations and quiet dates.
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The Culture of India
A country in a single sip.
Punjab · Lucknow · Hyderabad · Gujarat · Kerala
India is not one cuisine — it is hundreds. Our menu and bar travel from the slow-simmered dals of the north to the coconut curries of the south, from royal Awadhi kebabs to a humble street-corner chai. Every spice is hand-ground. Every recipe carries a place, a season, and a story.
Explore Regional MenuThe Taste of Home
The desserts your grandmother made.
Sunday family dinners. Diwali sweets in steel tins. The first warm gulab jamun after a long flight home. Our mithai is here to bring all of that back.
Gulab Jamun
Warm milk dumplings, cardamom, rose syrup, pistachio
Kulfi Falooda
Saffron kulfi, rose vermicelli, basil seeds
Rasmalai Royale
Saffron-cardamom milk, soft cheese, pistachio dust
The Moments We Create
A restaurant becomes a memory.
First dates. Anniversaries. The birthday she'll remember. The quiet dinner before the long trip. The reunion after years apart. We are honoured to be part of the small chapters of your life.
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ 4.5 / 5 · 173 Reviews
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Walking in felt like stepping into a courtyard in Lucknow. The lanterns, the music, the biryani — every detail composed with love.
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The most romantic dinner we've had in South Florida. Service was quiet, attentive, and the dal makhani is unforgettable.
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Catered our wedding for 220 guests. Royal presentation, every plate tasted like home. Our family still talks about it.
Catering & Private Events
Royal Catering for Every Occasion
Weddings, corporate events, festivals, birthdays and private parties across Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale and greater Broward County. Vintage decor, royal presentation, fresh herbs from our garden, and the unmistakable Maharaja hospitality.
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Find the Garden
Lauderhill, Florida
7256 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, FL 33313
★ 4.5 / 5 · 173 Reviews
Daily12 PM – Midnight
Open NowCloses 12:00 AM
Free on-site parking. Minutes from Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Sunrise. We proudly serve Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Oakland Park, and greater Broward County.
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Every chapter of the experience
Our Story
Atithi Devo Bhava — the guest is divine. Heritage, garden lanterns, and a family’s love made visible.
Full Menu
Butter chicken, dum pukht biryani, the Bread Bar, Pakistani gourmet, and mithai — composed for Lauderhill.
Reservations
Garden patio tables, vintage lanterns, and quiet evenings worth reserving ahead.
Catering
Weddings, Diwali, corporate lunches, and royal feasts across Broward County.
Private Dining
Chef’s tastings, karahi tableside, and partial garden buyouts for milestones.
Gallery
Tandoor smoke, lantern light, and the plates our guests photograph first.
Frequently Asked
Good to Know
Where is Maharaja Bistro & Cafe located?+
7256 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313 — garden patio dining, butter chicken, biryani, vegetarian menus, online ordering, and catering across Broward County.
Can I order Maharaja Bistro online?+
Yes — order pickup or delivery on Toast (Order Online in our menu). Butter chicken, biryani, naan, and vegetarian classics. Call (954) 451-3134 for reservations and catering.
Do you offer vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes?+
Yes — more than half our menu is vegetarian, with extensive vegan and gluten-free options including paneer, dal makhani, chana masala and tandoori vegetables.
Do you cater Indian food in Lauderhill and Fort Lauderdale?+
Absolutely. We cater weddings, corporate events, festivals and private parties across Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise and greater Broward County.
Do you have outdoor garden seating?+
Yes. Our garden patio features vintage lanterns, lemon trees, mint gardens and a small fountain — South Florida's most romantic outdoor Indian dining setting.
How spicy is the food?+
Every dish is calibrated to your preference — mild, medium, hot or chef's heat. Our team will guide you through the menu.