50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Lauderdale By The Sea

“Food was amazing waiter was fabulous. Every entree was cooked to perfection. We sat by the water under the full moon great atmosphere. The only negative I had after a 250$ check is to find the next day someone at the restaurant ran my car again and again for another 250 2xs. Food was great so maybe next time ill pay cash“

“We were there September 19 & 20! We discovered this cool beach cafe and absolutely loved this place! Cool bartenders and an awesome atmosphere! The food and drinks were fantastic and just loved this place! When we visit Fort Lauderdale again, we will definitely come back!!!!!!“

“The original rum runner and a blackened Mahi Mahi sandwich after a day at the beach. Price is a little higher but fresh fish with a place with no freezers within a 3 hours drive? I’ll pay for that. Great job, awesome service. Nice day on local summer.“

“I’ve always loved everything about The Village Grille!“

“Great place close to the beach! Love their crepes! This place will be one of our favorites for sure! Highly recommend.“

“The food was delicious and reminded us of our time in Boston. We ordered the steak bomb and grilled chicken sandwich. The servings are big and decently priced. They do offer a chicken finger basket for kids. The chicken finger basket is 100% chicken meat and not processed. This is a big win for us. The only thing they don’t have there is fountain drinks.“

“Keeses has the most diverse and delicious menu packed into a takeout spot on the beach! The area there in Lauderdale by the Sea is packed with live music, scenic beach scenes, and amazing eats! Highly Recommended :)“

“Great location! The food is authentic Italian! The best thin crust pizza with fresh mozzarella made in house and amazing meatballs with fresh “gravy” and ricotta! The staff is great, the service is fast and friendly. Highly recommend!“

“Good food for dinner too!“

“We just want to take a moment to thank our server for the wonderful service during our dinner tonight. He was attentive, kind, and made our experience truly enjoyable. We appreciate the effort and care he showed, and we’re grateful for the great evening he helped create! Thank you Kye!“

“Went out for dinner with friends and the food here blew up our senses. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. There was nothing at all that we didn’t fully enjoy. Our waitress Alexandra was attentive as well. I am looking forward to returning soon. Fully recommend if you’re looking for delicious food.“

“I just celebrated my birthday there today 04/17/25 and it was exceptional. Wonderful staff, beautiful ambience. The food is great. I will be back.“

“Had a wonderful experience at Eddie V's for our 50th wedding anniversary. To begin on open table when I made the reservation all that was available were high top tables. When er arrived and the hostess saw I use a walker she made arrangements to get us to a regular table in the main dining room. The service was fantastic and the food was excellent. They gave us an anniversary card and a free dessert as well. Would highly recommend this location.“

“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“

“Absolutely love this place! Great view, great service! Love Tuna Poke nachos is amazing, also great choice of draft beer! I wish they have always back up for Blue Moon its especially tasty there and running out very quick! They doing life music over weekends also!“

“Last night was my first time here. The food was great as well as the service. The fried snapper, lobster macaroni and cheese, and tempora shrimp sushi roll were all delicious. Can't wait to come back!“

“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.“

“food here is amazing they not missing an great service!!!!“

“We had a great crab boil today!“

“Best seafood in Ft. Lauderdale!!“

“The wife and I were shopping and we were hungry. We happen to look across the parking lot and saw Hook’s Catch. We walked in and put our order in, come to find out they didn’t have chicken livers. But we wound up getting what we wanted. Fried oysters instead of the chicken livers, which were actually amazing! Later on Josephine and Zaid pulled through! We got the chicken livers!!!! Thank you“

“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.“

“Coconuts has consistently been my "Go-To" spot when guests are in town or a special occasion comes up. From the Drink Menu & Appetizers to Deserts and everything in between; they have always been spot on! Valet makes parking easy in the busy beach area, taking away the hassle of having to find a spot. The staff is always kind and courteous- I especially appreciate the mindfulness when I mention my food allergies. I'm confident I can order anything off the menu and not have to worry about an accidental contamination and reaction. If you go- don't leave without ordering the Scoobies and a slice of Key Lime pie!“

“Terrific waterfront restaurant with a great view and delicious food and good service. I highly recommend visiting oceans 234.“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Best seafood in Florida I recommend this place“

“Food was a solid, flavorful burger. The scenery is fantastic. Service was better than the location as my server was super kind. Funny thing is that
I witnessed a family who decided to potty train their 2-3 year old child on the patio. Not a big fan of watching a child go to the bathroom whilst sitting between tables. The parents were lucky to have patient and kind management and servers as I complained about what I witnessed. JB’s definitely had a more family friendly approach than I would.“

“Real Florida seafood served with casual laid back feel. The service is always friendly. This is my go to place year round, can’t beat it!“

“I just wanted to say that this place is a hands downnnnnn 12 outta 10!!! We came with our family of a party of 40 and they an amazingggggg job!!! Definitely coming back soonn!!���“

“Our favorite local spot! Order the dolphin key west sandwich!! Thank me later. Whale chips and ask for extra whale juice 😉 (it’s their homemade honey mustard) 10/10 we always recommend The Whales Rib for a laid back delicious dinner in Deerfield Beach.“

“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“

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

“We loved our food with great service! The mussels in a garlic marinara sauce were the best but more bread to dip would have been appreciated. I had Broiled Scrod with garlic roasted green beans topped with roasted red peppers. Others had broiled scallops, shrimp scampi, fish and chips. The fish dishes were delicious and being from Eastern Canada on the seashore, we were more than delighted to have had such great seafood in South Florida! Kudos to the Chefs and Kitchen Staff!! Have been here for 4 months and it was my preferred place for a meal. The portions were more than plenty! 5 stars to the Dania Fish Grill. March 09, 2023“

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

“Great Food Excellent Service & Extremely Classy 💕“

“Had the American burger. It was great. Ate at the bar and both bartenders were very attentive. Varied menu and relaxed atmosphere.“

“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.“

“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.“

“great wings cooked exactly the way you want“

“I finally got to try their food. It is amazing. I sampled shrimp with the garlic sauce. They knocked this out of the park. I also had the Cuban sandwich with pulled pork, wow! If you go, be sure to buy the garlic sauce and use it for cooking, on top of steaks, chicken, or pork. I am going back there very soon.“

“We visited for the first time last night and it was phenomenal! the food was great and our server Dawn was amazing. The inside atmosphere wae amazing perfect lighting and not loud. Definitely going back and telling everyone how great the good was.“

“1st time trying fried pickles THE BEST!!!!“

“Great location food and atmosphere! Right on the beach.“

“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.“

“Ocean view restaurant delivers top notch cuisine with fresh and generously portioned dishes. The service is exceptional -friendly, attentive staff ensure a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend!“

“This is the second year that we choose to take photos and enjoy the panorama of the sea and enjoy the delicious food. I recommend it.“

“We stayed at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa for 2 nights - we had 3 meals at Council Oak. Once in the dining room and twice at the bar. All I can say is WOW. The food was excellent and the service was the best I have seen in years anywhere... Everyone was attentive.. Smiling.. Made us feel like they were there for us! My wife and I are still taking about it. Great Job!!“

“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 😋“

“Those ribs and chicken was nothing but the truth!(That means good!) I’m from Miami but willing to take the drive for some tasty and seasoned to perfection BBQ. I’ll be back real soon 😊 The food was so good I forgot to take a picture but take my word it was YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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 😃“