29 Best Seafood Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

“My husband and I went here for our anniversary and it was a great choice. We were treated very well with a decorated table, a free dessert, and a nice card from the restaurant.

The appetizers were the star of the show! We got the crab cake, beef tartar, and we each got the lobster bisque. These were our favorite items of our entire vacation!! Very fresh and delightful. We also got the sea bass and scallops which were also quite delicious- although I will say the sweet potato puree was a touch too sweet for my liking with rich scallops. Nonetheless, very tasty. Great cocktails as well and fantastic service!“

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

“Tonight my wife and I had two guests , one from out of town , and we spent a few hrs on the boat. We stopped here for dinner and it was packed. A server named Allie came over and checked to make sure we were on the list.When we were seated Allie took great care of us and the meal was great !!! Entrees, drinks and appetizers all great - price was surprisingly fair“

“Visited from the UK, absolutely stunning place to visit, the outside could do with a bit of a makeover, but the inside and harbour were stunning. Everyone was so friendly and the food was delicious.“

“Best seafood in Ft. Lauderdale!!“

“AMAZING!!! I'm not a fan of seafood, but I went to Kelly's Restaurant and was amazed. They have delicious food. They're also famous for their lobster. 100% recommended. The staff are friendly and attentive, always smiling. Jake in particular was very attentive. He's very sweet and has a big smile. Excellent customer service. Thank you.“

“We have been going here for 30 years. This is one of my favorite places to go!!!“

“Great Food Excellent Service & Extremely Classy 💕“

“We had Kristie as our waitress. Service and food was amazing! I recommend this spot for dinner, brunch, or lunch! Will be back soon! Thank you again“

“These guys are THE BEST. Not only is the food just as amazing as it’s always been (I’ve been a semi-regular for nearly 25 years), but the staff and management are top notch. Recently my best friend passed and his brother knew he loved Catfish Dewey’s, so he wanted to have a dinner there with local friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I went in and spoke to Joe, the manager. He assured they’d make it happen and they did so, flawlessly and with great attention to detail. They managed a party of nearly 48 people in addition to their regular clientele, even bringing in extra staff to help with the event. These folks went out of their way to make sure this special event went flawlessly and it did. The waitresses, whose names I cannot remember (I told you I wouldn’t…sorry! Ha!) were amazing. Food runners, on point. Bartenders, outstanding. Management, excellent. There’s a lot of love and care in this establishment and it should be celebrated. There’s not enough of that these days. Support local businesses who care, especially those with GREAT food AND great people like Catfish Deweys.“

“This place is fantastic. Great food, staff and patrons.“

“Excellent food in a casual feeling restaurant overlooks the pool and ocean“

“Today 7-23-22 2 pm out door deck late lunch Our waiter was Marcelo , he was so sweet, patient and helpful, he made us feel comfortable, not rushing us , Thank you Marcelo awesome time.“

“We had breakfast on the veranda. I’ll give grace for the construction work; I knew about it before choosing to eat here. The circular saw use was a bit loud, but it was only a quick startle.

The food was good but my eggs Benedict and potatoes were cold and the eggs were borderline runny even for “soft”. My husband’s omelet was a bit light on add ins, at a $1 a piece.

Waitress was friendly but a little slow on coffee/tea refills. I did appreciate the offer of a to-go coffee.“

“great wings cooked exactly the way you want“

“During our stay at the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale, we had dinner at the Burlock Coast Restaurant located within the hotel. The food and service were spot on. There is both indoor and outdoor dining. We enjoyed some cocktails and shared a few appetizers, including the shrimp cocktail. After that, we took a lovely walk along the beach, which is right across from the restaurant.“

“We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Daniel’s Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale, and it was absolutely unforgettable. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and every bite on the plate was bursting with flavor. The ambiance was elegant yet relaxed, with soft lighting and a serene private dining space. Our server, Nina, was wonderful—warm, attentive, and professional. Even the managers stopped by to check on us and make sure everything was perfect. From start to finish, the service and food were pure perfection. The red velvet birthday cake was the sweetest finale to an incredible night. Daniel’s truly delivers a five-star dining experience in every way.“

“This place is amazing! I live in freedom Indiana and we went here the day before our cruise a few years ago. I think about how amazing the food was in the atmosphere and how welcoming the clientele was if you are a seafood lover, soul, food lover, or just a lover of food and flavor check this place out. If I could, I would go here every day for food.“

“I had this food for the very first time me today! It’s twas delicious but my problem is there’s no menu that order froPlease send include a menu info cause I wanna know seafood prices“

“We had a reservation on Saturday at 8:30pm and didn’t end up getting seated until around 9:15. The bar was packed, but we were able to order drinks while we waited. Once we got to our table, it took about 45 minutes for our appetizers to arrive, and then another server came by with the same appetizers, clearly confused about the table. About 10 minutes later, yet another server brought oysters we hadn’t ordered. Our main dishes arrived an hour later, the steaks weren’t cooked to temperature, and we were missing side dishes. By the end of the meal, we mentioned everything to the floor manager and our server when they asked how our evening was going.

The food itself was good, and they did comp the steaks since things had gone so poorly.

The next day (Sunday), Jason—who I assume is the head manager—called to ask about our experience. I shared the issues we had, but also emphasized that the food was still great. I mentioned that I was visiting from out of town, and he generously offered to treat us to a new dinner so we could experience the restaurant at its best.

And wow—what a difference. Everything from the bread service and cocktails to the appetizers (French onion soup and sushi), main dishes (salmon, sea bass, and wagyu filet), sides (mashed potatoes, miso broccoli, and asparagus), and dessert (butter cake) was absolute perfection. Our waitress and the entire staff were incredibly kind and attentive. Jason took the time to come meet us at the table. Introduced himself and even apologized in person. It was truly a great gesture.
It was clear that Saturday was just an off night, because the following day completely changed our impression. I would definitely go back—the second experience truly didn’t disappoint.“

“I been a customer since they opened and I have built a good friend relationship with each one that has been working here I truly love they communicate and show respect towards each other good experience to work and be able to feel good to make ur own money and the whole team deserves a bonus they have patience but I love the food it's always fresh and on time“

“Great place to stop by for food and drinks in a fun settings. This is such a neat place for eating out and hanging with family and friends. Pick your type of food, order through the app and they will bring to you table 😃“

“The Boatyard was fantastic from start to finish. The weather wasn't the best so we were seated at an inside corner table. It was perfect for my husband and I. The food was delicious and so so flavorful! I got a cocktail and it had a flower frozen into the ice cube. We got the roasted cauliflower appetizer, the salmon dish and my husband got steak and basmati rice. It was all outstanding! We loved it. Would highly recommend the Boatyard restaurant for any occasion or just a nice night out for dinner and cocktails.“

“Awesome Food and outdoor seating. Everything is made fresh! The drink menu is amazing, all fresh Ingredients ? I recommend the pain killer🍹“

“Great food and service. Not like all the other Thai food in South Fla. Much better. And definitely upscale . We have been going there forever. I think at least 20 years. If you desire top quality Asian food in a beautiful upscale place, Thai Spice is your destination 😋“

“A while back, I left a negative review, but I wanted to be fair. Lately, I’ve been a big fan of Pleasure of the Sea. Their fried seafood is delicious and perfectly fried, with just the right amount of seasoning. The flop is not too sweet and adds the perfect touch. The staff is also very welcoming and friendly.“

“From the moment you arrive in this place they give you a good feeling. Very friendly hosts, it is a friendly restaurant to hang out with buddies or with your date. heavenly meals, specialist chef, comfortable pay and generous service. Warmly recommended.“

“Great atmosphere, great food always consistent. Had 20 of my friends there for New Year's Eve dinner. Place was packed as it usually is. Walter the owner was greeting guest as they were arriving. We had a 7 o'clock reservation, once we got seated our server Angie started with our drink orders. Let me tell you the service was impeccable; she was great dealing with 20 of us. From appetizers to the main course our food came to the table hot and delicious. Some of my friends were there for the first time and could not believe how well the place ran for a busy holiday. I want to thank Marco for helping set up the reservation and especially Angie our server. Thank you, Walter, for your hospitality. Anthony's is my new favorite place. Happy New Year!“

“The staff is wonderful. It's clean smell good. Black owned. I recommend this to the whole world. From the seafood to the wings is good. No complaints here.“