Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Wil Jones Ill start this by saying Im not a fan of guacamole. Ive never had the urge for it or been pleased at the taste but I figured Id try it after hearing that it was home-made it. It was the best guacamole Ive ever tasted. I LOVED it. I couldnt stop stuffing my face with it and Ive never gone nuts like that over a dip before. The nachos were fresh, the enchiladas I got were flavorful and the churros were nice size too. Theres lots of artwork and decal that all are interesting to look at so the atmosphere is great as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Nissa Belmonte Hands down best seafood in Fort Lauderdale. Anna made amazing suggestions. Scoobies are a MUST, raw oysters were fresh and flavourful, coconut shrimp huge and Krispie, birria tacos and oyster Rockefeller were great too. Highly recommend! This will be a repeat stop every time we’re in town.

Tawanda Sims This was truly the best experience ever. I brought my team here for our holiday gathering, and they were absolutely impressed from start to finish. Liv, our server, was outstanding—attentive, warm, and incredibly professional. Loma Grant was, as always, exceptional. Working with her is a pleasure because of her professionalism and the genuine care she shows to Riverside guests, vendors, and clients, consistently delivering excellent service. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by. You won’t be disappointed.

Gorana Ilić Francheska provided excellent service during our visit, and the food was outstanding. Every dish was delicious and well-prepared. Francheska had a great attitude and made us feel very welcomed from the moment we sat down. It made for a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend this spot for both the hospitality and the cuisine.

Arnise Augustin Kaluz is always a vibe... when the weather is comfortable, get seated outside... the view is incredible watching the yachts/boats pass by... I like to try the seasonal chef suggestions when it comes to my meal, just to keep things interesting... just make sure to leave room for dessert! The options are beyond delicious.... I love the bread pudding and the banana cake!

Vangie N Excellent dinner. The tastes and experience was amazing.. Ryan our server was fantastic.. he put up with our backwards way of ordering with a smile. It was a great experience I highly recommend not missing out on this place!!

Rebecca Urquidi This place exceeded my expectations. The restaurant had a good vibe, it wasnt fancy but also wasnt too casual. They had good music, and most importantly the most delicious fried seafood Ive ever had. The outdoor seating was plentiful and very clean. We got the happy hour drinks and oysters. The oysters were amazing. We shared the mixed seafood basket with scallops, clams, and shrimp. Everything was excellent, not greasy. You can get half a basket of onion rings which was just the perfect size for two people. The coleslaw was also so good. Most importantly they have off-menu double fried chicken wings some told us about. I wasnt sure about them but Im glad we tried them. They were amazing! Finished of with a slice of key lime pie, cant go wrong.

Joseph Vitale I will tell you this is one of the best places in downtown Fort Lauderdale . You must try the tomahawk steak not only you get a good show but the steak was very tender and tasty. The mashed potatoes was on the money the place is very clean live entertainment with a DJ and bathrooms were clean. Definitely would come back

Chris Awesome food, the grouper was flaky and delicious. Worlds best key lime pie, no question about it - so good it didnt even make it to this review as a whole piece as we couldnt stop eating it. Fresh bread at the table (pumpernickel and a sesame grain), incredible wine selection to pair with your meals. Very modestly price for the service and quality of food.

Jessica Calamari, jerk chicken and pinot grigio were absolutely delicious. The view by the dock was the perfect touch! My waitress was attentive and quick service. The entrance is a pirate theme. Great place to be back with family.

Matt & Jackie Foodies We were in the area and wanted to try someplace with outdoor seating. Our server was very knowledgeable and recommended we try the calamari. The presentation and flavor combo with the slaw underneath was delicious. Great flavor with just the right crunch. The steak and cheese egg rolls had a great combination with the crust and steak and cheese filling. We enjoyed the steak and Mac and cheese for an entree and left with leftovers. Outdoor area was enjoyable and we had zero complaints.

Vitor De Oliveira I went there with a group of coworkers to celebrate the end of the year, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The drinks were amazing, the food was exquisite, and the service was outstanding. Add in the beautiful ocean view, and it was the perfect setting. We will definitely be back.

Mark Parker Great little place for seafood. It has a 71 person capacity and a first come first served policy. The portions are sizable. I Ordered the lobster bomb, which is lobster bisque with extra lobster on top served in a sourdough bread bowl. I ate all the soup and 3/4 of the bowl and saw satisfied. They also offer house made desserts which i didnt have room to try but sounded delicious.

Gary B OMG ! We literally just flew in to Ft. Lauderdale checked into Avid Hotel and heard the front desk lady mention Rendezvous and they had a shuttle that brings you there and back and a quick google search and we were calling! A quick ride over and we were there. Hostess was super nice and even checked the ladys bathroom for me so I could wash my hands! Its really nice outside so the outdoor seating was backed up a little and then we were seated right on the water. So close in fact I moved my phone to the inside of the table. Mrs got the coconut shrimp with mashed potatoes, vegetables ( broccoli and carrots) and garlic ciabatta bread. First of all the shrimp were huge, the mashed potatoes tasted like what mom made vegetables were cooked perfectly and the bread to die for since it was crunchy and soft with a not too overpowering garlic flavor. And she started off with a pina colada because you know why not cuz its Florida 75 out and sitting dockside! Not being as hungry as she was I ordered the 1/2 pound of peel n eat shrimp and it was the bomb and the cocktail sauce was hot and spicy just like i like it . Brian our server was very nice and funny and great to talk to about the area. Were flying back out tomorrow however when we get back here this place is first on the list!