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Serafina by The Water

4.7
4.7
3734 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 54 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
“SERAFINA” in Italian translates to both “angel of the sea” and “fine evening”. Those who have been there completely agree! This beautifully romantic, candlelit trattoria is nestled in Victoria Park on a gorgeous view of the Middle River. Its doors open to the most irresistibly charming ambiance and aromas of fantastic Mediterranean flavors. Serafina has a covered and heated patio so guests can enjoy their surroundings in every season!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 463-2566
  • Website
    http://www.serabythewater.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Lazzari
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (954) 463-2566
  • Location
    926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  • Neighbourhood
    Victoria Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Come Enjoy Brunch on the Water at Serafina, $17.00 all you can drink Mimosas and Bellini's! No better way to spend your Saturday and Sunday. Make Reservations now while they last!

  • Martini Madness

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
    Join us every Thursday for an exquisite Happy Hour experience at our fine dining Italian restaurant, perfectly situated on the waterfront. Indulge in the serene ambiance as you savor our delightful $8 martinis, expertly crafted to enhance your evening. Come and experience the magic of Thursday nights with us, where every sip and every moment is designed to delight.

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
    50% off any bottle up to $80.00 and $8 Glasses of Wine on Select House Wines every Wednesday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm!

Menu

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What 3,734 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for fine wines

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina by The Water in Fort Lauderdale offers a charming waterfront dining experience with "amazing food and service." Diners rave about its "romantic atmosphere" and generous portions. While some reviews mention inconsistent service and a dated interior, the "beautiful views" and "delicious Italian dishes" make it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

3,734 Reviews

  1. Howard

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    191 reviews

    4.0

    191 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the new menu, but very few specials of the day. Veal parmigiana was wonderful. Great Manhattans. Burrata salad very good.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded today
    Thank you, Howard, for taking the time to share your review and experience at Serafina. We appreciate your feedback.

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  2. Kelly

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal with top notch service. The Wagyu bolognese with bucatini was superb.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded today
    Kelly, thank you for your review. We are glad to read that you had another great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  3. Stephan

    New Jersey

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food quality was very good but not spectacular. My wife ordered linguini with clams which she was very happy with. I was in the mood for a pasta dish and chose rigatoni with meatballs. The meatballs were obviously homemade and were moist and tasteful. The pasta was cooked correctly, but the marinade was a little flat and seemed to lack a little bite. Our server was very professional and well versed. The entrance to the site was nothing to write home about and there was not a sufficient area to wait for seating.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded today
    Stephan, thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. It means a lot when customers share their experiences.

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  4. Cyndi

    VIP

    Miami

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints. Delicious food, excellent wine list and great service, plus you are on the water
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Cyndi for your review. We are happy to read that we never disappoint and that you always enjoy our delicious food and great service. We look forward to your next visit.

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  5. Kumar

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good table outdoors. The special New Year's eve menu had good options available. The quality and speed of service was simply outstanding.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 1 day ago
    Kumar, thank you so much for visiting and reviewing our restaurant! We loved having you and hope you can come back very soon.

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  6. Carol

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience once again! 3 women out for dinner on NYE! All ordered something different…all were excellent! 1. Butterfly Branzino, flavorful, flaky fish! 1. Short ribs, served nice and hot, tender rib meat.3. Gnocchi, wonderful, flavorful, pasta cooked perfectly…best ever by the diner! Service was great, Joe, our waiter looked after us, in a friendly efficient manner! Once again, Serafina shines! Don’t miss out on trying them!
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 1 day ago
    Carol, thank you for choosing our restaurant. We are thrilled that you had an outstanding dining experience and enjoyed our delicious food and Joe's friendly service. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. bonnie

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food always delicious. Beautiful on the intercostal
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 1 day ago
    Bonnie, thank you for your review and for sharing your experience at Serafina.

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  8. andream

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dinner location was lovely and food outstanding. Great service. Would absolutely dine again.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Andrea. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and we love it when happy customers share their experiences with us!

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  9. Ginny

    VIP

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service and the food was amazing! Can’t wait to come back.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 5 days ago
    Ginny, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed our great food and service. We hope to see you again.

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  10. Donnell

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    During our last dining experience here in June 2024, we were very disappointed since unfortunately we had a food preparation problem. I called the next day to discuss it with the manager, she apologized and asked us to please dine with them again, since the problem would be addressed. We did give them another try last night, and we are glad we did!! Our appetizers, entrees, beverages were all delicious, creatively prepared with great presentation and professionally served. A terrific restaurant learns and improves from mistakes, and we appreciate their professionalism and find them to continue being innovative and special.
    Serafina by The WaterResponded 5 days ago
    Donnell, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that we addressed the problem you had on your last visit and that you had a great experience this time. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! We love to hear from happy customers!

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FAQs

Serafina by The Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 463-2566.

Serafina by The Water is rated 4.7 stars by 3734 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 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Serafina by The Water

926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Victoria Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Lazzari
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.serabythewater.com/
  • Phone number
    (954) 463-2566
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (954) 463-2566

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