Olive and Sea

Name: Olive and Sea
Address: 1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33316
Telephone: (954) 527-6716
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

375 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

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, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 527-6716
Website
https://www.oliveandseaftl.com/?y_source=1_MTAwMzgzOTczMC04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

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 lamb strip, tzatziki, cucumber salad

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 375 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale
Great for scenic views
Fort Lauderdale East
Healthy
Fort Lauderdale East
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olive and Sea offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing views" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "delicious food," particularly the Middle Eastern-inspired menu, and the attentive service. While there are occasional slow service issues and high prices, the overall experience is delightful, making it a "highly recommended" spot for scenic dining.

375 Reviews

K
Ken
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and a great view. Almost perfect.
Olive and SeaResponded today
Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Chris
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location is incredible the place is amazing staff is incredible friendly the food was delicious is it truly exquisite experience
Olive and SeaResponded today
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I’ll make sure to pass along your compliments to the team.
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Lauri
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Outdoor experience was closed due to weather, but was actually due to being shortstaffed. He was very kind and accommodating, and put us outside in a bar area, but being that it was connected to a hotel with lots of families and young children we had the hostess move us a couple of tables over to be able to enjoy dinner. White staff came to us just after we had our waters poured and said this was not the area of the manager approved and we would have to move back where we were and didn’t want to be, so we moved inside and ate dinner
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I hope the rest of your evening went smoothly once you moved inside.
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Ashley
Caribbean
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had the worst restaurant experience in Fort Lauderdale. The service was terrible, none of the servers and managers knew what was going on. The manager was no help. I would never go back and do not recommend this place
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you faced. We strive to provide excellent service and will address your concerns with our team.
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M
Matthew
New York City
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Slow service. A few items were incorrect. 2 appetizers were out of stock on the menu. Lamb skewers were over cooked. Have eaten here several times and it’s been great but this time was not. Hopefully it’s a one off situation.
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear that your visit didn't go as well as previous ones. We appreciate your feedback and hope to make it up to you on your next visit. Please let us know when you plan to come again.
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manuel
Fort Lauderdale
144 reviews
vip
4.0
144 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Foremost the view is exquisite. Several 200 foot yatch docked. Food is good. Chicken skewer tasty as well as the snapper. Sweet potato fries always a favorite.
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the view and found the food to your liking. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Sam
Demoland (US)
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We just celebrated my mothers 88th birthday at the restaurant. Making the reservations was easy and I received at least three reminders. The restaurant is in the second floor of the hotel, and even though it overlooks the intercoastal, there is not much of a view, which is a shame. There is a long bar and multiple tables spread around. Our waiter was very nice but somewhat disorganized. I wish I could tell you how the old-fashioned tastes like but I never received my order. The food was exceptional especially if you like Israeli Mediterranean food. The Shawarma hamburger was delicious with wonderful sauces. My wife had the Bronzino and she loved it. Many people shared the skewers and were delighted. A small bread pudding cake was given to my mother with a candle which she appreciated. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service left some to be desired. I would definitely return for that delicious hamburger.
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear that the service didn't fully meet your expectations, but it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food and plan to visit us again.
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John
E. Tennessee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. Delightful music and atmosphere.
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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M
Matthew
Orlando
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice view of the intracoastal. We did eat outside but unfortunately it started pouring about halfway through. The stylish pergola does not close so we had to run inside and eat at the bar. Luckily we found seats. Our service was excellent and our waiter made sure everything made it to where we were. Pretty loud inside and of course a bit more romantic outside. Definitely recommend if you like Mediterranean food.
Olive and SeaResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to hear that we were able to manage the rain situation and that our staff provided excellent service.
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Ritchelle
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
the parking is valet. the view is good. the food is overpriced
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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 375 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 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, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 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==
Phone number
(954) 527-6716

Olive and Sea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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 lamb strip, tzatziki, cucumber salad

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

*

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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

Additional information