Seafood Fort Lauderdale

5/5

in the last week

Came on a Saturday night & didn’t realize they get so busy. Luckily, we found seats at the bar & Ian waited on us. Phenomenal experience. Everyone was so kind. Food was great (especially the lobster bisque). The cocktails Ian made were also really good. The aesthetic of the restaurant is really nice & it is actually quite large inside. This was our 1st time & we were pleasantly surprised all around✨ This may be our new Happy Hour spot.

5/5

a month ago

I’ve been here for a wedding, celebration with work partners, birthdays, and happy hour. I absolutely love it. It’s always a pleasure to be here. The staff is the best part! I love my bartenders! Update July 7th, 2021: I’ve come here many more times and the service continues to get better! Taylor is always ready to serve the best drinks. His exceptional service and professional demeanor stands out. Imagine walking in and feeling like an important and appreciated client before you sit in a chair, that’s the type of service I receive here! A special thanks to the chef: the food is AMAZING here. I love it. Update, Journal Entry #3: The steak here is like biting into a sweet piece of fruit…. except it tastes like the most amazing piece of steak you’ve ever had… but that’s not it. Like a fruit, the more you chew, the more flavor is released. The more (no words to explain)… It’s amazing. Worth every penny, every time. I recommend that you invite your family here.. Family first. Let them know Antonio Lopez sent you. Look for Taylor and Eva while waiting for your table. You’re welcome.

5/5

a month ago

Went for an occasion and did not leave disappointed. The ambiance reminded me of a NYC eatery with the mix of wood decor and subway tiles. The fresh display of seafood was also a nice touch. The service was attentive without being a distraction. The food was presented very nicely and tasted absolutely wonderful. I got the Truffle Risotto with Seafood and he got the Twin Lobster Tails. We also got a side of the creamed spinach (which was the only low point of the meal…and only because it came to us cold – it still tasted delicious – but cold, fridge cold). We didn’t do dessert because the portion sizes were so generous that we just didn’t have room for another bite. Our server Natalia (hope I remembered that right), was just lovely and remembered our occasion – which was a really nice touch. Would highly recommend Lobster Bar for the ambiance, great service and wonderful food! We’ll be back for sure!

5/5

3 weeks ago

We had dinner elsewhere, but stopped in for desert and a last cocktail and we were pleasantly surprised. We felt comfortable in jeans even though the place looked fancy. Maxwell? at the bar suggested a delicious new cocktail to go with the cast iron skillet brownie desert. It was called a Kleopatra. The light, citrus vodka drink had much more undertones than I was expecting and went well with the brownie desert. I’ll trust him again for a good pairing on my next trip to this area, which will be a lot sooner now. The dinner menu looked good, so I think we’ll start here next time. Sorry for the bad photo…

5/5

a year ago

Breakfast is AWESOME!! Also, ridiculously cheap 🤑😁!

5/5

in the last week

I have to admit the Wild Sea confused me. It is attached to the oldest hotel in Ft Lauderdale, The Riverside Hotel. It has a beautiful decor and delicious food. Try any of the oyster dishes, all delicious. But there was something a bit Red Lobster about the experience. Still not sure, what gave me that vibe.

4/5

2 months ago

The restaurant is beautifully decorated an upscale vibe with valet ($10) parking at the front but there is also a parking garage across the street. I went in the day time for an early dinner and sat on the balcony very comfortable and relaxing environment. The waiters are all so helpful and polite. The food was ok in flavor. I ordered the seafood tower which tasted frozen because ice was coming out the lobster. I was looking for a salty ocean taste. However the oysters were fresh and delicious. I also ordered the crab rice and it was delicious especially the mushrooms and a good portion for the price. I’d visit again and try other options on the menu.

5/5

4 months ago

Hands down, the most amazing all around dining experience. The hostess was a sweetheart, our server Alex was amazing and all staff the helped was on point. The food was about as perfect as you can get, drinks were delicious and the desert was a delight. The band was incredible!! They played amazing songs, they played all our requests they even came and had a chat at our table, it was super cool!!! To top it off, Michael the manager made us feel welcome, special and appreciated, he was a real class act and super cool to talk to. I have never had a more well rounded experience at a restaurant. Thank you all so much!!

5/5

a month ago

The experience for us was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our waitress was fantastic and made the best recommendations. The food was beyond good. We had the Ribeye steak and the Lobster tails with crab fried rice and the banana foresters for desert with a Smoked Old Fashion for our drinks. Every aspect of our dinner was awesome. From the presentation, to how they serve the drinks and how the food taste was stellar. We will definitely be back with more people to experience this restaurant.

5/5

a week ago

Ventured out for brunch on Sunday and am so excited about Rivertail! It’s a little pricey, but worth it. The food was great and our server Jordan was wonderful. Everything came out quickly and he checked on our party many times so we were never left waiting. I had the Lobster Benedict and it was delicious. The hubby and friends had steak and eggs and they were all very happy. Yummy food, nice atmosphere, good drinks, great service! We’ll be back!

5/5

a month ago

Beautiful spot which such a great vibe! We came for happy hour and it was such a great time! The bar was full because this place is amazing! We had the “No way Jose” cocktail for our first round (very tasty) and my husband had the same for his second I went with the mango margarita (my favorite) I had 2 orders of a dozen oysters because their .99 cents each!! Hubby had two orders of the Charred Pauly Wings that we highly recommend! Loved it! We’ll be back!

4/5

in the last week

Rivertail is definitely a vibe👌🏾 in a great location. I had the chicken and waffles and oysters. The waffles weren’t my favorite but they weren’t horrible either. It tasted like they were made from cake batter. The oysters although small (west coast) were very sweet. Rey was my server and he made great recommendations and assisted two picky eaters find something they would love. ☺

5/5

3 months ago

I can’t say enough about this place! You can either dress up or dress casual! The service was amazing and the bar is super cool! We ate downstairs and everything was amazing! Not to mention how cool it is to feed the Tarpon! Go at night for an absolutely cool experience with the water lit up and Tarpon hungry for the frozen shrimp from the shop. 10 out of 10!! Will definitely come back to eat here when I visit Florida again!

5/5

4 months ago

My sister found this place about a month ago and now it’s our new favorite spot! SUCH a cool vibe with upstairs, downstairs and outside seating! Generally have live music and indoor/outdoor bar. Boats can pull up for gas and theres a cute/resourceful convenient store located next to the restaurant for snacks, drinks and some apparel. Staff was friendly and the food was very delicious. Highly recommend checking it out here! Also the water taxi does pick up and drop off here so very convenient to travel by water .

5/5

in the last week

My first time going to this restaurant and I must say my experience was exceptional. To start the valet attendant was very nice and welcoming. Our waitress Diana added to the exceptional service she was very attractive. We ordered smoke fish dip (oh my goodness it was so good), crab cake ( the best I had so far and I love crab cakes), peel and eat shrimp ( seasoned good), gator bite ( my first time having them to my surprise they were very good), I would definitely recommend the bikini martini it was so good. Overall experience was excellent I would definitely return to this place with my family

5/5

a month ago

We always have a lovely time at the DownTowner. The menu has a good variety of options, riverside seating, and indoor/outdoor bar seating. The food has never disappointed. I kind of had a dumb day and decided to stop by this afternoon. Taylor (bartender) was absolutely amazing. We had good conversation, while I enjoyed some beers. She’s a godsend! Definitely a go-to while on the riverwalk!

3/5

2 weeks ago

Went in here for lunch.. Food was great…!! The vibe is really nice….. they have outside seating.. we sat inside because we like the a/c.. service wasn’t very good from the bartender……. took her at least 10 minutes to come over to us.. we ordered drinks and had to keep calling here over for more drinks.. she wasn’t very interested in serving us.. food came out she never came over to see if the food was ok even when she dropped off our drinks…… she did ask us if we liked the food AFTER we were done 30 minutes later we stacked out plates and pushed them out of the way… this place closes kind of early for a bar TYPE place. Great Lunch option.. maybe sit with the waitress and see if the service improves..

5/5

3 months ago

Delicious shrimp platter with onion rings for my cheat meal. Well worth it! Lovely service from our server Lorraine. She was attentive and swift. My friend ordered the bacon jam burger and enjoyed it as well. Great, reasonably priced food.

5/5

a week ago

Excellent customer service! A group of 10 friends were dining outside when it started to rain. Our waiter was very kind to find us a table inside that could accommodate all all of us quickly. The food was tasty and delicious 🙂

5/5

in the last week

We would like to acknowledge Herb (the manager)! He personally took care of our fresh catch preparations and how it was cooked…. Absolutely INCREDIBLE! Our fish was cooked to perfection and will keep us coming back! Oysters were flavorful and worth the trip.

5/5

8 months ago

It was such an incredible night! We ordered food to go and ate it on the boat and looked at the massive, beautiful moon. We had a dozen raw oysters, oysters Rockefeller, the conch fritters, and clam chowder. It was delicious. Everything was spot on, hot, and perfectly seasoned. Can’t wait to go back again.

5/5

9 months ago

I’m from Colorado and my daughter decided this would be a great place to have some adult beverages. The service on the patio was excellent and the servers so friendly. It’s also dog friendly even though we didn’t have a dog. The tacos and oysters were pretty good, too. The patio sitting made my day on a beautiful Florida evening with the sunset. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! 😁

3/5

3 months ago

Initially came for brunch but when we arrived the brunch menu only had about 5 minutes before ending. It then switched to happy hour (which is fine) but I was was very surprised to learn they do not serve the full menu or offer anything outside of their happy hour menu which is a menu of small appetizers. They didn’t have 2 out of like 6 of the menu items so both of the things we wanted were not available. I ended up getting chips and dips and 2 drinks but we ended up having to leave to actually go to a restaurant with a food menu. We tried to wait it out but happy hour was from 3-7 and we got there from 3 so it wasn’t worth waiting for the full menu. Some pros are: the scenery is AMAZING if you sit outside. It is a waterfront restaurant and when the sun is shining it truly is beautiful . Also, the outside bartender was very nice and attentive even when it got busy. Overall I give 3/5 stars because we didn’t really get to “eat”.

5/5

3 weeks ago

My wife made reservations and asked for possibility to be seated outdoors. When we arrived we were greeted right away. I must say I was impressed once we walked in. Had a party of six and were met by our waiter Carlos. Everyone’s food were great as well as drinks. If you want to have a good restaurant experience go to this restaurant. Overall great place however I must say that our waiter Carlos went above and beyond to make this night an unforgettable one. Will add this restaurant as one of go to.

5/5

2 weeks ago

Have yet to be disappointed with my food. If you’re into Cajun food, you absolutely must try this joint. Has that NOLA vibe if you’re looking for it. Very attractive menu with all the faves. All of their sides are delicious. The best collard greens I’ve ever had. Mac-n-Cheese on point. Go to shuck n dive. Will not disappoint!

5/5

4 months ago

Great local gem around for 22 years. Low key inside and outside dining. Delicious food just like NOLA. There is no other Cajun around and we lucked out with the real deal. Great service and friendly people.

5/5

a year ago

Back again tonite

5/5

2 months ago

4 of us had an amazing dinner at Serafina. My only complaint would be that the service was quite slow. I’m sure they were understaffed with only 2 waiters and one other person as a helper. Always had to ask to get water refilled. The waiters were very nice but busy and I feel they were doing the best they could. But, the food was amazing with very large portions. Every dish, appetizer and entree was excellent and served hot. So I give a full 5 stars. Everyone in our party will return.

5/5

2 weeks ago

Once you walk through the front doors, you get why people recommend this place so much. If you are craving Italian food then this is the spot. Enjoy the water and the vibe of the place, and you’ll be the next one posting a five star review. Will be back!!

5/5

4 weeks ago

I had a first date there, we had so much fun! The food was so amazing. The staff is truly professionals and fun to talk too. We also had an amazing beer called Street Bear, you have to try it.

1/5

2 months ago

This place is horribly managed. My husband and I went for his birthday and it was Happy Hour. However, because we wanted to sit at a regular table they would not give us Happy Hour prices. We were going to have dinner , wine the whole nine yards. When we asked the Mgr. to accommodate date us his response was do you drive 85 miles an hour on the highway. We got up and left

5/5

in the last week

Ben is the bomb.com! Awesome service from this young man for our mom’s birthday night out. She was in pain from her knee surgery and didn’t want to go out much after. Once she started feeling better we finally convinced her to have a night out. After seeing her be in chronic pain for so long it was great to see her laughing the night away. Ben was ON POINT. Kept up with the table, cleared plates, filled waters, food came out fast. This guy didn’t miss a beat! & this is coming from someone who worked the food & beverage industry for 6 years. Bravo! Thanks for making my mom’s birthday night perfect.

5/5

2 months ago

Matthew hands down was the best sever that i ever had. He kept in touch with us and made us feel more than just customer. His personality is pure and made our experience here the best. He kept his opinion and i have to say the food was the really good, so next time you plan on coming ask for Matt, you won’t regret it