50 Best Cocktail Bars in Fort Lauderdale

“We had a large group of 9 for a bachelorette party and had such a great experience! Genesis was our server and she was ON IT and kept our glasses full and made sure we were so well cared for! Place is super cute and food was fresh and delicious!“

“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 😊“

“A friend and I dropped in for cocktails. What a interesting place. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed watching the bartender make our cocktails. You could definitely tell that he took pride in his work. Would stop back in anytime we were in town.“

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

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

“Amazing staff..food is all fresh & delish..summer specials at 5pm to close..had a mahi mahi taco, sangria & mexican corn dip..so good!! We came back the next day lol..All the drinks were fantastic.. very clean place..open air bar & tables..along eith indoir seating..misting fans..would totally recommend!! Bartendar Lex is the best!! She made sure we had a blast!! We spent a lot bc we stayed for hours..that's how great it was!“

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

“Everyone at Rooftop Fort Lauderdale was fantastic! The drinks were amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the staff was incredibly courteous and attentive throughout our visit. As the team at UltraTechX, we appreciate businesses that provide outstanding customer service, and Rooftop Fort Lauderdale definitely delivered. Highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for great drinks, excellent service, and one of the best rooftop experiences in Fort Lauderdale. We'll definitely be back!“

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

“wonderful cocktails and tapas!“

“Great food and atmosphere. Excellent service. Highly recommend!🩷“

“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.“

“Pama Tavern exceeded our expectations! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and everything from the food to the drinks was top-notch. Our table of 16 was served quickly, and every dish came out perfectly cooked. The Churrasco Argentino was especially delicious absolutely packed with flavor. The chef even came by to check on us, adding a personal touch that made the night even better. We had an amazing time celebrating with family and friends. Highly recommend for any occasion!“

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

“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.“

“Adorable bartender worth going to to see him.“

“Absolutely great, friendly staff from bartenders to our waitress. We received seating at the table requested in advance. The food was delicious, salmon and the filet mignon along with the Caesar salad. Will definitely be back when we return to town. Highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“great food and great place to watch Panthers Hockey“

“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.“

“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“

“Service was modest. Food was good and fresh but the menu was different than what is posted on their site.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Fun atmosphere every weekend. Gets crowded. Mostly college-aged, Gen Z, millennials. Live DJ- House or Latin music vibes. Large screens to watch sports, and World Cup fever is alive! Never had the food, but the drinks are ok. Service is obviously better with a smaller the crowd.“

“I really enjoyed my time at Puya Cantina.

Buy one get one free cocktails for Happy Hour! SAY LESS!

I also really enjoyed the food here. I was able to snag a picture of the loaded nachos we ordered, but I was not able to snag a picture of the delicious yuka fries, and the carne asada fajitas.

Everything was so delicious and came out pretty quick!

The overall cost for almost two entres, a side, and 3 drinks was about $108 including tip. We split it three ways which is definitely not bad for a Josh restaurant!

This is definitely going to be a new date-night spot for me!

Also I would like to mention the free parking and the service. The service is a little slow even though the food does come out quick, it just seems a little disorganized,but we were a table of 11 so I won't count a star off for it.

Still giving Puya 5 stars!“

“We love coming to dinner at Gastrobar Latino with our family! The food is authentic and is delicious! The service is always very welcoming and warm. Feels like I’m visiting a South American country with the excellent hospitality we always experience. Juliana, Sandra and Wilson provide great service! Thank you!“

“Place is packed really good vibe and crowd. Alyssa is the sweetest and nicest person we met her at the front told her we’re new in town and she hooked us up . Planned on staying for 5 minutes ended up there for like 6 hours Thursday night is lit. Mark and Moses had the security tight I felt very secure and they were super friendly 🙏🏻“

“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! 🩷“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Local gem tucked away in small shopping plaza located on Commercial near Lauderdale By The Sea. The food and ambiance were top notch. You walk in and your immediately transported to a speakeasy inspired venue space with some of THE BEST PIZZA I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in. Better than NY pizza hands down and I’m from NYC. The edges of the crust were crispy to perfection with a beautiful focaccia like interior. Make sure you order the “Ba Wit Da Za” hands down my favorite! The bartenders and servers are just as cool as the place is. Fun, edgy, full of energy and super knowledgeable on their menu. The Chef there really knows what he’s doing. A stellar experience, cannot wait to try another pizza! Every time I go I plan to try a different one, they had so many to choose from!“

“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 !!! 😁🫶 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸“

“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“

“Great place for a celebration!“

“This place was amazing! The ambiance on the outside overlooking the boats made dinner very enjoyable. The food was delicious and though it was my first time there, it won’t be my last. The Snapper had great taste as well as presentation. I had the opportunity to meet the Executive Chef Mr. Alexis. Very professional and compassionate about the food that was being delivered. Thanks again for making our first time there a time never to forget.

Nicole Chin“

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

“Always fun vibe hanging at bar.“

“Obsessed with this place! Best drink and food deals. Cauliflower tacos for the win - and I’m not even a vegetarian 😋

The staff is the best and what makes me keep coming back. Kass & the entire team is so wonderful! Best spot for tacos in Laudy.“

“Sehr lecker und macht viel Spaß“

“A place to relax and enjoy your food. The views are great, and the food quite delicious service was a little slow that day, but the service was compensated greatly awesome server with knowledge of the menu. A place to ask questions about food with no fear of getting disappointed.“

“I have been staying at the Hyatt Centric for many years. As a globalist you have the option of some very delicious breakfast offerings. I can't pass up the Steak and Eggs. When you are there make a special effort to meet Direen. She takes pride in her work and will make sure you have a perfect breakfast experience.“

“First time here and I can’t wait to go back! I found this gem on Yelp as I was looking for a special place to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. My friend wanted something on the water that was unique. Olive & the Sea looked like the perfect fit. I reached out a week prior to see if they could accommodate a party of 10. Bernadette (events manager) was amazing and got back to me right away. The restaurant was STUNNING. Beautiful atmosphere inside and out with water views. The food was delicious and so were the cocktails. Everything was very fresh and tasted great! Rachel our waitress did everything she could to make the night perfect. We had a private room that was gorgeous! I highly recommend everyone check Olive & the Sea out especially if you are looking for a special night!“