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120 restaurants available nearby

1. Boatyard

4.6

Exceptional(6034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbordale

Booked 138 times today

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.Visit our website to join our email list or follow us on Instagram @Boatyard_RestaurantFTL for updates.

2. Southport Raw Bar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Harbordale

Fort Lauderdale's premier Raw Bar. Been in business for 50 years a Locals favorite. With Patio Dining over looking the waterway, live music 7 days a week. Children friendly and pet friendly. Come by Car or Boat, a Fort Lauderdale tradition.

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3. Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort Lauderdale

4.7

Exceptional(6606)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Colee Hammock

Booked 250 times today

Louie Bossi's Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria is a high-energy Italian eatery located on the famed Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Everything on the menu is made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Chef Louie Bossi serves delicious house made pastas, wood burning Neapolitan pizzas, home cooked Sicilian comfort food and of course, Chef Louie's famous house cured salumi. From the hearth baked bread and artisan jams to handmade pastas and pizza dough, gelato and crema di limoncello, everything is house made using the time honored methods of old world Italian chefs.

4. Casa Sensei

4.6

Exceptional(7349)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Colee Hammock

Booked 112 times today

VOTED “BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT” FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!This locally loved Fusion Restaurant Wins 11 Honors in this year’s “Best of Fort Lauderdale” Awards and thanks locals with new summer deals and programming. Casa Sensei provides a full service waterfront and outdoor dining experience. Our award winning restaurant is modernly inspired with an ancient foundation- from taste & presentation to service & atmosphere Casa Sensei is sure to make you say WOW! We offer authentically unique Pan-Asian Latin Fusion Cuisine and a full sushi bar. Specialty cocktails ranging from a Dragon Margarita to a Thaitini! An unforgettable atmosphere, commendable service, with a unique selection of Premium Japanese Sakes and Whisky's, an extensive wine selection, and incredible food- all leading to not just a meal, but an experience.

5. YOLO

4.6

Exceptional(5897)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 122 times today

Operated by a philosophy that it derives its name from, YOLO and neighboring O Lounge are vibrant, much-loved staples in the South Florida culinary and nightlife scene. The swanky Fort Lauderdale restaurant and adjacent lounge serves thoughtfully prepared contemporary American cuisine in a sophisticated, bustling atmosphere that includes a bar and dining room with open kitchen, and an outdoor patio, and features inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list to complement the menu. The longtime Las Olas hotspot serves up lunch and dinner daily, and is legendary for its happy hour and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday.

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6. 15th Street Fisheries

4.7

Exceptional(4370)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbordale

Booked 60 times today

Located above the docks inside historic Lauderdale Marina, the Fisheries is known for offering the freshest seafood and most attentive service, all with the best waterway views in South Florida. Enjoy fine dining upstairs (Reservations/Walk-ins) and casual fare downstairs (Walk-ins Only) beside the docks with live entertainment provided several nights each week. Feeding giant tarpon from the marina's docks is a top Fort Lauderdale attraction.

7. Olive and Sea

4.2

Awesome(401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Harbordale

Booked 42 times today

Olive & Sea is a rooftop waterfront restaurant on the famed Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal, serving colorful and bold Mediterranean-style dishes, livened by fresh flavors, locally sourced daily seafood specials, and ethically sourced seasons and rubs. Complementing the extensive menu is a creatively crafted cocktail program that infuses traditional Eastern Mediterranean spices, and locally inspired ingredients like citrus and herbs, to deliver a taste sensation as bold in flavor as they are in color. Whether hopping off the Water Taxi for a quick coastal cocktail, convening with friends for happy hour, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to enjoy an exquisite dining experience and sweeping Intracoastal views, Olive and Sea is a must-sea-and-taste destination.

8. Takato Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3424)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Beach

Booked 108 times today

Takato – a Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant led by local celebrity Chef Taka."Takato brings unparalleled Japanese and Korean fusion to Fort Lauderdale. The oceanfront sanctuary located at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach delicately blends the beloved soul of Executive Chef Taek Lee's ancestry and takes you on a culinary journey through his Asian heritage that is bursting with creativity, authentic flavors and extraordinary culinary techniques."

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9. Eddie V's - Fort Lauderdale

4.9

Exceptional(2871)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 131 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

10. Timpano Las Olas

4.7

Exceptional(3348)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

The re-imagined Timpano Las Olas offers a bold approach to contemporary dining for guests who long for sophistication, coupled with a modern menu inspired by culinary heritage. Automatic gratuity will be for Parties of 6 or more. Dress code for the dining room will be adhered to including no Hats for men in the dining room.

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Leticia
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was good! Our waiter was very helpful, respectable, informative, and very nice. We highly recommend
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Olive and SeaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Harbordale
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4.2
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Robin
Central Kentucky •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was very good. Food was all delicious. We tried the meatball appetizer, pasta bolognese and tiramisu for dessert. Some of the best we have ever had. This was our first time there. Atmosphere was fun. Would definitely go again when in Fort Lauderdale.
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Louie Bossi Ristorante - Fort LauderdalePrice: Moderate• Italian• Colee Hammock
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4.7
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Tanya
Fort Lauderdale •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a boat trip first ( 90 min ) and then dinner. It was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend, best experience ever. Our waiter Mark was very professional and friendly.
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Casa SenseiPrice: Moderate• Asian• Colee Hammock
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4.6
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NORELLI
Fort Lauderdale •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Second time here and it was just as great. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Will definitely recommend.
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BoatyardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Harbordale
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4.6
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Paul
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Amazing spot for a pre-cruise dinner! Great selection - even for those that don’t want seafood
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Southport Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Harbordale
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