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Boatyard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boatyard

4.6
4.6
6061 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 147 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination. Boatyard offers an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laidback atmosphere that embraces the pulse of the city’s yachting culture and where marina views abound.
With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, Boatyard’s eclectic, seafood-centric menu blends the freshest daily catches from local fisherman with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections and premium cuts of meat, all thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients for patrons to enjoy inside, outside or dockside.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (954) 525-7400
  • Website
    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Harris
  • Private party facilities
    The Boatyard is an ideal location to host your next event, Corporate gathering, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower or a Birthday Party. We have 3 private rooms and an outdoor patio that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Our event planner will personally assist you in planning every detail.
  • Location
    1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • Neighbourhood
    Harbordale
  • Cross Street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Self parking or valet parking available. Want to come by boat? -- free dockage available for boats up 75' for restaurant customers. Or come by Water Taxi, call 954-467-6677
  • Public transit
    Water taxi service available from all major hotels and downtown. Broward County Bus Service Drop off at 17th Street
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-11pm. Sunday DJ & live musician 12pm – 4PM during Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dock & Dine - Premium Time Slots

    US$200.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Dock & Dine at Boatyard Set sail, dock in style, and dine with us at Boatyard! "Premier Dock & Dine" is designed for those looking to arrive by water and experience elevated coastal dining at its finest. "Premier" applies to reservations made Thursday thru Sunday dinner and Saturday & Sunday brunch. Dock & Dine Reservations guarantee a 65' boat slip and table (up to 6 guests) for 2 hours. If inquiring for a Dock & Dine reservation of more than 6 people, please call 954.525.7400 and ask to speak with a reservationist. Deposit will be used towards the balance of your dining bill. If you are looking to make a boat slip reservation with less than 24 hours notice, please call 954.525.7400 to ensure availability of slip and dining table.

  • Dock & Dine - Regular Time Slots

    US$200.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Dock & Dine at Boatyard Set sail, dock in style, and dine with us at Boatyard! "Dock & Dine" is designed for those looking to arrive by water and experience elevated coastal dining at its finest. Regular Dock & Dine Reservations are for "non-prime time" days only and are free of charge with a minimum spend of $200. Dock & Dine Reservations guarantee a 65' boat slip and table (up to 6 guests) for 2 hours. If inquiring for a Dock & Dine reservation of more than 6 people, please call 954.525.7400 and ask to speak with a reservationist. If you are looking to make a boat slip reservation with less than 24 hours notice, please call 954.525.7400 to ensure availability of slip and dining table.

Menu

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What 6,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boatyard offers a "great location" with "beautiful views" and an "upscale atmosphere" by the water. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "fresh seafood," while the menu includes standout dishes like "sea bass" and "Bimini bread." Perfect for special occasions or a casual meal, Boatyard combines elegance with relaxation.

6,061 Reviews

  1. Neal

    Naples

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boatyard never disappoints, service and food were excellent! This is a must do when flying in or out of FLL or Port Everglades!

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was so busy so the service wasn’t amazing but it was good The food was very good if you ordered a meal if you ordered the grilled fishes, you needed to add sauce, cause they were kind of bland I would probably return for the food I would return definitely for the barr scene and the action on a Thursday night

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  3. Daniel

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Boatyard food and ambience was excellent. We have never had a bad or mediocre meal there. The reception, valet parking and overall service was good, except at table there were a number of glitches. Nothing horrible or enough to spoil the experience, just several omission that made us smile and note that need to tighten the ship. Specifically, after appetizers table was not rest. We had to ask for silverware for the main course and a busboy (not a waiter) set three set of knives and forks in the middle of the table. At this level, we should have fresh silverware in place and not stare at our main courses and wait. Water was poured once and it was warm. We got ice but repeatedly had to ask for refill of water glasses. Appetizers were messy (mussels-- are delicious BTW ) but the table was not cleaned. We ordered a rather expensive bottle of wine-- which was tasty and worth the price-- but after the initial presentation, we had to pour ourselves. It was busy-- and we tipped 20% but the service needs a bit strengthening in a restaurant of this quality and price.

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  4. Christina

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Delicious food, great service

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  5. Pauline

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it all. Hadn't been in fort Lauderdale for a few years and really wanted to return to the Boatyard since we'd always enjoyed it. So glad we did. Partner's Sea Bass was excellent and my heirloom tomato salad with shrimp was, too.

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  6. Peggie

    VIP

    Richmond

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice menu choices. Ordered the petit filet medium. While it was cooked to pink the meat was very tough and dry at the edges. Disappointing at that price point. Service was excellent- nice place but will not return given the other wonderful options in FLL.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and setting. Wait staff failed to bring out our drinks and side dishes

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  8. Steve

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, fantastic food and drinks. Went for a business dinner and everything was great.

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  9. Micaela

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The service was wonderful. We sat outside on the dock with heaters right by the table, which made it very comfortable. All of the food was delicious. The wagyu carpaccio was our favorite appetizer. The grouper and branzino were lovely as well. Will definitely be coming back!

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  10. Marci

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, nice vibe but very slow service and the kitchen got a few orders incorrect.

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FAQs

Boatyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 525-7400.

Boatyard is rated 4.6 stars by 6061 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 147 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Boatyard

1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Harbordale
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking or valet parking available. Want to come by boat? -- free dockage available for boats up 75' for restaurant customers. Or come by Water Taxi, call 954-467-6677
  • Public transit
    Water taxi service available from all major hotels and downtown. Broward County Bus Service Drop off at 17th Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Harris
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-11pm. Sunday DJ & live musician 12pm – 4PM during Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/
  • Phone number
    (954) 525-7400
  • Private party facilities
    The Boatyard is an ideal location to host your next event, Corporate gathering, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower or a Birthday Party. We have 3 private rooms and an outdoor patio that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Our event planner will personally assist you in planning every detail.

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