50 Best Cocktail Bars in Fort Lauderdale

“Jel absolutely crushed it. Passionate about cocktails, and led me on a journey for the evening. Ended up with 3 cocktails that told a story from start to finish and I feel well taken care of with her suggestions. The nightcap was everything I could ask for, and the Cubano was absolutely amazing. 10/10 would recommend. Extremely well done, and so happy about the passion and trust in the staff.“

“Wonderful food and such excellent service! Definitely will be back! Loved the fritters and the poutine, sooo yummy!“

“Casa Calabria is one of our favorite hidden gems in Fort lauderdale everytime we visit, but Dominic makes our visits truly special. His warmth, kindness, and genuine care makes us always feel like family from the moment we sit down. Every time we're in south Florida, this is the place we go!! Dominic goes above and beyond with every detail—perfect timing, thoughtful recommendations, and the kind of hospitality you don’t forget. Dominic turns every great dinner into a memorable night. We’ll definitely be asking for him every time. ❤️🍝 The atmosphere is unforgettable and addictive! It's like youre in Italy in Fort Lauderdale, and that's what we were looking for! Everyone greets you with a smile. The food- is amazing and we have tried it all! Dessert and coffee is top notch and you can tell it's homemade. This place is authentic, fun, and very family friendly. We recommend this as a must try in Lauderdale, and recommend Dominic if you want a family oriented vibe! Tell him Cooper & Carson sent you!! And call him Domino 😊“

“Great spot for events and live music! The staff is awesome and the vibe is always right. They also host some great stand up comedy nights.“

“We started coming here recently and now we visit a few times a week. The Burata pie is my favorite followed by their pear pasta appetizer.“

“wonderful cocktails and tapas!“

“I had an excellent experience at Rocco’s Tacos, and a big part of that was thanks to the manager, Lisa. She was attentive, professional, and clearly takes great pride in both her team and the guest experience. Lisa was visible on the floor, checking in with guests and ensuring everything ran smoothly, which truly elevated our visit.“

“great food and great place to watch Panthers Hockey“

“Wife and I stopped in here for our 1st meal of a recent trip to Ft Lauderdale. A bit wary from travel delays and having only a modest lunch while leaving home, we were hungry. We were absolutely blown away by our server Alayna. She was incredibly kind, genuine, and was right on the spot with anything we might have needed that evening. Easily one of the best servers we’ve had in the 15 years we’ve been together. Thank you Alayna!“

“Adorable bartender worth going to to see him.“

“Great people... good prices. Fun place.“

“An awesome place where everybody knows your name. The prices are very affordable and the Drinks are ice cold. Not to forget some good old-school Bartenders like AM Dave on the weekends at 7am. Sherbear and Kelly in the afternoon. Trace and Tim at night will ensure your favorite sports are on one of the 8 TV's.“

“Great food, friendly service, and a beautiful atmosphere.“

“We went here for happy hour. And a great happy hour it is. 7 days from 2pm - 6pm. All items are $5.55 each.

We had 1 of each food item (buffalo wings, broccoli, cheddar & bacon bites, fried pickles, spinach arancini & hummus). They were all delicious. We had 2 Pinot Grigio’s & 2 Mule’s. Great drinks.

We had the lava cake desert not at happy hour pricing but it was great!!!

We will be back.“

“Nice location on Las Olas!
The atmosphere is great, and the frozen Piña Colada did not disappoint. The menu is a bit limited, so I just had the chips and salsa—not really what I was in the mood for food-wise—but I did enjoy browsing through the connected Tommy Bahama store and got some shopping done. Overall, a pleasant stop!“

“The wharf was such a vibe. This place is big, full of little bars all around, food trucks and good vibes. I would come again. You can choose how you want to spend your time, you can relax at a table or go by the bar and drink and party. Worth coming to visit!“

“The food, cocktails and staff over the top wonderful! We highly recommend the great menu and the margaritas were delicious! The staff was so efficient, helpful and full of fun! Please give them try...you will not regret your decision!“

“No food, but fun rooftop. Just be prepared to have to shuffle to the bar....packed but very upbeat. Not super diverse, but it is a mixed crowd which is good. DJ kept it popping. If you're in Las Olas Def stop by and shake something.“

“the food and service was excellent and we came all the way from Jersey Shore“

“Just wanted to say that we had a fantastic brunch lunch here. Servers were super super nice, accommodating (5 small kids, 6 childish adults). Food was great, drinks on point, airy pleasant vibe. And for SoFlo priced quite reasonably. Highly recommended!“

“My 17 yea old had the whole Pampano and loved it!“

“Checked out this great restaurant last night. The food was magnificent. Wow!! Everything was so tasty and the flavors melded well. Please check it out. We had the Jerk Plaintain, Thai style Charred cabbage salad, which had some great tasting pork, sweet and tangy wings and the Thai style crab fried rice. Can’t wait to go back and try the snapper.“

“Was very impressed. My date and I had the cornbread , oyster rockefeller and the truffle deviled eggs, impressive intricate cajun menu“

“Great place for a celebration!“

“My date and I had a great time! So much fun! Wonderful staff, good drinks, and loved the music!“

“Day 5 Happy Hour at El Camino location in Boca Raton, FL was incredible. The place was buzzing, but the atmosphere was fantastic. We snagged a table pretty quickly despite the crowd. Our server, John, was top-notch. We started with a $6 margarita & a michelada, & the tamarind straw was a game-changer. The food was phenomenal - chips with salsa, pork tamale, chicharrones, & more. We were stuffed, but the flavors were perfection. What a steal!“

“On June 16, we went to Kaluz Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate my mother’s 85th birthday. We are regulars at Kaluz to the point where we have the cell phone numbers of several employees. In a nutshell, Anthony, the manager, should not hold that position in a restaurant like Kaluz. My husband and Anthony exchanged words and Anthony’s solution to the issue was telling us, “You should not come back here. The owners do not want parties larger than five people.” My jaw dropped. I could not believe that a manager’s solution to an issue about seating us sooner, while we waited for two other people in our party, especially since my 85-year-old mother could not stand for long, was to tell us, on two separate occasions, that we should not come back. Anthony also put the entire blame on the owners of the restaurant. We go to Kaluz almost on a weekly basis, tip extremely well and have taken countless people there that have also ended up being regulars at Kaluz. No restaurant manager should EVER tell a customer, regular or not, to not come back regardless of the issue. Needless to say, we will not be going back to Kaluz as long as Anthony continues working“

“We just had dinner there and the food and the server was great but they lost our debit card from the table to check out. Instead of just saying I’m sorry and don’t worry about the bill they asks for another card. Now we are having to cancel a card they lost and running late to get my nephew back his broadway show tour at the performance arts center because we are looking for the card. Very dissatisfied in there customer service“

“This was the sweetest time ever I’m celebrating my bachelorette with my girls this month, and we loved our food! My plate was amazing as well as I ate off of my other friends plate plates some too, and everything was so good! They also have the most fun drinks which tasted phenomenal (nonalcoholic and alcoholic). I got a strawberry lemonade soda concoction and it came in a shark cup! Definitely come here if you want a good experience!“

“We had the best date night at Puya urban Cantina, it’s a kosher taco place, perfect for date night and definitely get the spicy margarita. Ask for Yuval who is their manager and takes extra care of
Guests. They accommodated my drink request and ultimately we had the best kosher date night in Hollywood. 10/10 recommend.“

“Went to the Palm Room on Las Olas this Saturday, and once again had an amazing time. I’ve been here before and enjoyed it, so I decided to come back with friends—and it did not disappoint. The crowd is very mixed, which made us feel comfortable right away. The drinks were great and reasonably priced, and the music was on point. Definitely recommend checking it out.“

“came here for a quick saturday night dinner.. had a nice time.. service was impeccable.. nice to be treated well while you eat a delicious meal.. we both had the churrasco steak with white rice.. excellent stuff, and definitely recommend stopping by.. atmosphere was super welcoming.. positive experience..“

“Rhythm & Vine has a different social vibe. It's an open air courtyard around a tree, that has various types of seating around the courtyard and high top table seating. In the courtyard there are 2 food trucks and a Airstream bar. There is a side building with disco balls hanging from the ceiling where you can dance your feet off to the DJ'S beats. Rhythm & Vine is closed on Monday and Tuesday, check the website for their hours on Wednesday-Sunday. This is a laid back place to hang out friends and catch up. ID'S are checked at the entrance. Enjoy!!!“

“Last night, we dined at Maass and had the privilege of sitting at the chef’s counter. The experience was nothing short of amazing! They graciously accommodated my veganism, although I must admit, I indulged and opted for vegetarian dishes last night. Meanwhile, LD fully immersed himself in the tasting menu. Chef Ryan Ratino, along with his Michelin-accoladed team at Maass in Fort Lauderdale, curated a truly spectacular experience.“

“I’ve been going to the Bistro for many years and weather it’s a night in the barroom or having a delicious full course meal in the dining room 😎 Every time it’s been an Outstanding experience with Great service and the Most Delicious Food of many different kinds !!! 😁🫶 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸“

“Awesome vibe, great drinks and service. Nice outside patio with Local food treats which are different every night. Also it's a Dog Friendly venue as well. I recommend to anyone. It's the New Hip Low Key Bar in Downtown Fort Lauderdale! A+++++“

“Collin is an awesome bartender! Had a great time at this speakeasy in the middle of the afternoon. Super cool vibes and pizza was excellent“

“The two owners that work here are AMAZING. I love the atmosphere here and is a true hidden Gem in Las Olas. The hookahs here are brilliant and the menu items are perfect. Definitely recommend for a nice hang out spot and a bite to eat. If you're looking for a place to hang out that isn't overly crowded this is definitely the place for you! They have plenty of games to keep you entertained. Also if you're looking for a place for nice conversations this is the place for you too. A nice breath of fresh air from the craziness of downtown. The music is not overwhelming and tasteful. Stop in and Grab a drink, I promise you will not regret it.Indoor and outdoor seating is a plus“

“Sehr lecker und macht viel Spaß“

“This restaurant is exceptional! we went with our family after our civil ceremony and their service was beyond expectations. they made every effort to accommodate us as we found them very last minute and the weather turned rainy and windy suddenly. we wanted to sit outside, and they reserved the table without hesitation and then afterwards accommodated us inside when the rain started. They were so attentive, courteous, and made sure we were all taken care of. they had live music with an excellent singer who was talented and played with our kids and sang with them. the hostess Sally, was kind and sweet and very attentive!. Michael was a great server as well. ! all of them were great! the food was superb! great tasting with many options and excellent quality. thank you so much for making our night special. I will highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We were so impressed with the menu choices, how nice everyone was & how delicious our food was. They definitely take so much pride in the food the serve. We will definitely recommend this restaurant. Our server Raanan was the best! Thank you for treating us like family 😊“

“Great food, fun, and atmosphere. Excellent service don't miss a beat! 🩷“

“Had a wonderful evening dining outdoors at Aqua Waterfront Bistro the other night. The great food and service in a relaxing atmosphere were the perfect mix. Will go back.“

“Went for lunch yesterday around 1pm. The place was pretty empty for a Tues at lunch. But the food was great. It was hot and nicely seasoned. I came out for the last day of Dine out Lauderdale and the food did not disappoint. Only complaint was my red velvet chocolate chip cookie was hard as a rock but my Gelato was really good. Also my server was wonderful!“

“Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale is a fantastic spot with great vibes and delicious food. Tacos are really tasty, especially, shrimp, al carbon, cauliflower and Grouper.. The Chef, Luis is incredibly friendly and a great guy as well as the rest of the staff, including Steve and Jose. Also they have a really good happy hour and daily specials. I highly recommend this place if your in the area.“

“It always absolutely awesome the scenery and the food was delicious.“

“Always fun vibe hanging at bar.“

“The food is delicious I have never had a bad meal there.“

“Had dinner with a new friend last night. Timpano left me feeling more special than any restaurant in my 75 years. Thank you, to the entire staff, even including the valet! Special thanks to my beautiful new friend for making our first date so wonderful! ❤️“

“My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday celebration and had the BEST experience!! The food was amazing (we ordered the salmon and sea bass entrees), the ambiance was great both inside and outside on the patio, but most importantly the service was fantastic! Alejandro made the experience a 10/10. He checked in regularly, gave the best overview of the menu, and even chatted with the chef about making a mocktail that wasn’t on the menu. Will definitely come back and request him if we visit Fort Lauderdale again 🙂 he deserves a raise!!“