Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant

Will never eat here again, the service is absolutely terrible and 3 particular woman waiting tables there don’t know how to keep their emotions under control. Speaking about my 2 year old son who was whining a bit while out eating with my family. They were at a table next to us thinking we couldn’t hear them. I don’t care how you run your restaurant but to have the audacity to speak about a child in the way they did is absolutely disgusting. The managers there have 0 control over their waitresses and let them yell and speak to them terribly in front of customers. I advise anyone who thinks about eating here to not even waste your time. Way better restaurants around within walking distance who actually serve good food.

We were recommend this place by a local and it didn’t disappoint. Great conch chowder soup, magi magi tacos and tasty wings. There’s outdoor seating which is great as the indoors section was a bit darker and smelled of food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Conch Fritters, Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Mahi-Mahi Tacos

Food and bartenders were great! Whoever the manager is working Thursday's is a jerk. He was rude to the bartenders and patrons . If you go for a game, don't plan on watching the end.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Vibe is old Florida and awesome. If you don’t like that, find another basic white tablecloth in Lauderdale. Heather the bartender made the experience. Oysters were fantastic. New owner is a great chef.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fresh food, friendly service, great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell

We sat on the deck and had wings and fries washed down with a beer. Service was great and friendly, food was so good we ordered more to go. Will definitely return

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings, Chicken Wings, Fries

The food was amazing although the oysters were still lightly sandy. Highly recommend the mahi mahi tacos, shrimp & roasted corn chowder, and the onion rings. Will definitely be back next time!

Kid-friendliness: There is not a kids menu however there were quite a few kids present.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Mahi-Mahi Tacos

Great, local fisherman style pub. Live music a great patio overlooking the marina/river . If you were blindfolded and someone took the blindfold off, you would think you were in the keys. It has that kind of vibe and atmosphere. The conch fritters are wonderful I get them every time. I’m there . The mahi tacos are delicious. The black in mahi plate with broccoli is delicious. The fish and chips is very good. The batter on the fish has a nice crisp to it. The muscles lacked flavor and seasoning but the portion was hearty. The pumpkin cheesecake I think was a bit expensive but it was good. It had more of a pumpkin pie texture, & flavor to it than a cheesecake but like I said it was good. Not sure if I’d ever get it again though.. very much enjoy Southport I’ll be back. There’s no doubt of all that..

Dietary restrictions: If you’re gluten-free, you won’t have a hard time finding something on the menu that you can eat. It’s not necessarily geared to. GF but you’ll be OK finding a dish or two.

Parking: There is a parking lot enough room for probably about 15 cars outside of that you’ll have to drive around and find a spot on the street. It wasn’t too bad. We only had to park around the block three minutes away.

Kid-friendliness: Children are welcome inside and out on the patio

Wheelchair accessibility: You could move a wheelchair in and out might be a bit tight and some spots, but it’ll be OK.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Conch Fritters, Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos, Blackened Mahi

Place is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Old Bay Shrimp, Conch Fritters, Fish and Chips, Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Oysters, Fried Seafood Basket, Wings, Lime Pie, Fried Shrimp, Chicken Wings, Bay Shrimp, Fish, Steamed Clams, Soup, Fries, Blackened Mahi Mahi, Baked Clams, Fish Tacos, Blackened Mahi

Food is bad here. Loaded with salt to cover lack of flavor. If you’re looking for healthy food don’t go here. It used to be decent but it’s not any more

Dietary restrictions: Don’t eat here if you are salt restricted

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell

Great foods, great service, great vibe, great location. A must visit if you are in Fort Lauderdale.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lime Pie

Tried this place based on reviews and it was walking distance from our hotel. We were seated quickly on the back patio looking out at the boats. Ordered Smoked fish dip and Conch Fritters to start. Dip was ok but the Fritters were dry and tasted mostly of the fryer oil. Ordered the Seafood Basket (Ala Carte) and onion rings, Cowboy Shrimp and Grits and Mahi tacos. Paid extra for cheese and bacon on the Grits. The seafood basket turned out to be frozen clam strips (bottom of the box judging by the size of the mostly small breading clumps), scallops the size of small marbles (overcooked and tasted like hot fryer oil balls) and dried out butter fly shrimp. The 2 Grits plates came out with screaming yellow Velveeta cheese melted on top and bacon flavoring, but no visible bacon. The service was ok. This place seems to be a Locals kind of place that also draws in tourists based on misleading reviews and closeness to the Port. Highly recommend you look elsewhere for better food and value for your $.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Local favorite that makes the tourists wish they had a Southport Raw Bar too. One of my all time favorites since I could drive. Taking my Dad out for a Burger & a couple of cold ones on the back patio. Cheers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Old Bay Shrimp, Conch Fritters, Fish and Chips, Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Mahi-Mahi Tacos, Fried Oysters, Fried Seafood Basket, Wings, Lime Pie, Fried Shrimp, Chicken Wings, Bay Shrimp, Fish, Steamed Clams, Soup, Fries, Blackened Mahi Mahi, Baked Clams, Fish Tacos, Blackened Mahi

Amazing food and quick service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Bay Shrimp

Always great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5