Olive and Sea

4.3

439 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 31 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

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. Sunday-Thursday, the kitchen is open until 10pm and the bar is open until 10:30pm.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 527-6716
Website
https://www.oliveandseaftl.com/?y_source=1_MTAwMzgzOTczMC04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
View our catering menu at www.oliveandseaftl.com/catering.
Private party facilities
From business meetings and professional gatherings to celebratory occasions like birthdays, weddings, showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners and more, Olive & Sea is the perfect place to make your special event unforgettable.
Private party contact
Bernadette St. Sauveur: (954) 527-6792

Location
1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Neighbourhood
Harbordale
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chopped Greek Salad
tomato, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, capers, kalamata olives, peppers, red wine vinaigrette
Olive & Sea Salad
mixed greens, goat cheese, honey roasted squash, walnuts, crisp green apples, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
Crispy Pita Salad
tomato, avocado, radish, cucumber, feta cheese, peppers, red onion, romaine lettuce, sumac lemon dressing

Appetizers

red snapper crudo, aleppo pepper crust, tomato water, mint
charred octopus, garlic labneh, green olive tapenade, crispy potatoes
chickpea falafel, garlic yogurt, israeli salad
grilled halloumi, tomato chutney
fried artichokes, preserved lemon aioli, mint, urfa pepper

Pizza

served on freshly baked laffa bread crust

mozzarella, halloumi, charred tomato, arugula
smoked eggplant & mozzarella, urfa pepper
beef lahmajun, antep pepper, garlic cream*

Skewers

served with spiced tomato sauce, tehina, coriander-chili relish

prawn, harrisa spiced
beef, shawarma seasoned*
chicken, za'atar garlic
lamb kafta*

Village Table

Village Table
traditional family-style dinner featuring all of our flavors. requires participation of the whole table. minimum four people. all the spreads and mezze with bread all the skewers, sauces, and 3 sides.

Plates

whole bronzino for 2, couscous, moroccan carrots, chermoula
pan roasted red snapper, squash puree, arak fennel broth
half-roasted chicken, israeli salad, za'atar fries
moroccan chickpea stew, crispy mushroom, roasted eggplant
beef burger, shawarma spiced, charred tomato, feta spread, grilled red onion, challah roll, za'atar
spice crusted hanger steak, za'tar fries, zhug

Sides

sautéed spinach pistachio, feta cheese, dill
harissa roasted cauliflower, dates, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette, preserved lemon
sweet potato fries, sumac, garlic mayo
za'atar fries, garlic mayo
couscous, tomato, herbs
moroccan carrots, spiced labneh, pine nuts

*

20% gratuity will be automatically added to all checks. for parties of 6 or more, 22% gratuity will be included.

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olive and Sea delivers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing views" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and the "breathtaking atmosphere" by the intercoastal. Despite some critiques on pricing and wait times, the "friendly staff" and "beautiful setting" make it a must-visit spot.

439 Reviews

S
Stephen
Tampa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Loved the restaurant but marred by an event that was so noisy we couldn’t hear our waitress reciting the menu. Most drinks were sold out. Overall won’t return.
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Ryan
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elizabeth was an amazing waitress. Made the whole experience being there the first time a breeze.
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brian
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pricey salad even more so with a $14 addition of chicken - which included only 6 or so 1/2” chunks. Falafel was ok and bread and dips underwhelming. Overall value isn’t there.
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Jonathan
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal time. The food was very fresh, the views spectacular and the service very friendly. It was an amazing time and a restaurant I look forward to visiting again soon.
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Luis
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Olive and Sea never disappoints me. This was our third visit. The food, ambiance and the service are always outstanding. GREAT JOB!
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Roderick
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing valentines experience ! Not only one of the best Mediterranean menus I’ve ever had but dessert was phenomenal and the ambiance was just perfect. A must try !
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Pat
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was Valentine day so to be fair the experience was fine. They accommodated me at an earlier dinner time which was appreciated. Food was good
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Guy
VIP
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great atmosphere outdoors. I would definitely recommend this restaurant
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marcia
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food great, outside view outstanding, but entrance etc a turn off...feels like corporate venue not a place for a great personal dining experience.
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Jeff
Caribbean
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food is embarrassingly bad, service was sub par at best. This place must stay in business due to the views. That being said, Bambi the manager is a sweetheart!
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FAQs

Olive and Sea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 527-6716.

Olive and Sea is rated 4.3 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Harbordale
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.oliveandseaftl.com/?y_source=1_MTAwMzgzOTczMC04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
Phone number
(954) 527-6716
Catering
View our catering menu at www.oliveandseaftl.com/catering.
Private party facilities
From business meetings and professional gatherings to celebratory occasions like birthdays, weddings, showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners and more, Olive & Sea is the perfect place to make your special event unforgettable.
Private party contact
Bernadette St. Sauveur: (954) 527-6792

Olive and Sea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Spreads & Mezze

Spreads & Mezze

Breads

house bread ~ pita ~ lavash

Salatas

Chopped Greek Salad

Olive & Sea Salad

Crispy Pita Salad

Appetizers

red snapper crudo, aleppo pepper crust, tomato water, mint

charred octopus, garlic labneh, green olive tapenade, crispy potatoes

chickpea falafel, garlic yogurt, israeli salad

grilled halloumi, tomato chutney

fried artichokes, preserved lemon aioli, mint, urfa pepper

Pizza

mozzarella, halloumi, charred tomato, arugula

smoked eggplant & mozzarella, urfa pepper

beef lahmajun, antep pepper, garlic cream*

Skewers

prawn, harrisa spiced

beef, shawarma seasoned*

chicken, za'atar garlic

lamb kafta*

Village Table

Village Table

Plates

whole bronzino for 2, couscous, moroccan carrots, chermoula

pan roasted red snapper, squash puree, arak fennel broth

half-roasted chicken, israeli salad, za'atar fries

moroccan chickpea stew, crispy mushroom, roasted eggplant

beef burger, shawarma spiced, charred tomato, feta spread, grilled red onion, challah roll, za'atar

spice crusted hanger steak, za'tar fries, zhug

Sides

sautéed spinach pistachio, feta cheese, dill

harissa roasted cauliflower, dates, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette, preserved lemon

sweet potato fries, sumac, garlic mayo

za'atar fries, garlic mayo

couscous, tomato, herbs

moroccan carrots, spiced labneh, pine nuts

*

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Olive and Sea offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Olive and Sea restaurant rated?

Is Olive and Sea currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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