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Serafina by The Water

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Address:
926 Notheast 20th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Neighborhood:
Fort Lauderdale

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Serafina by The Water Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.serabythewater.com/
Phone: (954) 463-2566
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Michele Viscosi
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Parking: Street Parking

A word from Serafina by The Water

“SERAFINA” in Italian translates to both “angel of the sea” and “fine evening”. Those who have been there completely agree! Serafina also has a covered and heated patio.

Serafina by The Water

3.9

35 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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39 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

39 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

great for outdoor dining(30)
neighborhood gem(22)
romantic(21)

fit for foodies(12)
scenic view(12)
special occasion(9)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (39)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We have dined at this restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2003

Dined on 04/13/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have dined at this restaurant several times over the years. The food was outstanding (as always). Unfortunately, the quality of the service did not equal the food. Water glaases went empty. Servers were rushed and not partucularly friendly and our outside table was not available when we arrived. The server who greeted us stated (rather curtly) thet the restaurant does not guarantee outside seating, however I think that if you call to request an outside table after making the reservation throigh OpenTable, you nwill have better luck."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Second time there. Great Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Second time there. Great Italian food and service. Worth the price point"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The ambience by the water

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The ambience by the water was it's best feature. It reminds one of dining in Italy. The tables are a little too close to each other. My husband was repeatedly hit by the waiters trying to move in between the tables. As another couple was exiting, they accidently knocked a bread basket of nearby diners off their table, just be trying to get around them. The burrata was very good. Our main entrees were bland, as if no seasoning was used, not good, not bad. Service was very courteous and friendly."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This place is a little hidden

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This place is a little hidden gem. While the view is so charming, the food is excellent and adds to the charm."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service was fantastic,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service was fantastic, I ordered flowers to be delivered to the restaurant and they had it setup and waiting when we arrived. The food was very good, way above average. My only complaint was that the outside appearance made us wonder if it was going to be good. But, once you got inside it was very well decorated. Oh, and there was a shirtless man in the houseboat that was docked by the restaurant, but that's not their fault."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Cozy restaurant. Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2009

Dined on 03/22/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Cozy restaurant. Service was less than desirable. I ordered a filet medium and received a fully well done steak after waiting more then 30 minutes for my meal. Nobody asked me how my steak was or if it was cooked correctly. They just slapped it down in front of me and that was it. We also ended up pouring our own wine half the time because nobody was paying attention to our glasses. For the prices, I would have expected a far better service experience."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2009

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We are regulars to Serafina

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We are regulars to Serafina by The Water. It remains an outstanding dining experience. It is a Fort Lauderdale gem"

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The waiter is too old there

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The waiter is too old there and not fun to be with. He spilled a large amount of red wine on my husband's silk Tommy Bahama shirt and said it was fine with using the water on it. Well, it is not fine."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was a little overpriced.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was a little overpriced. Service was good. Could use a little remodel. Chairs were uncomfortable and you felt as if you were on a slant. Couldn't see the water for the yachts..."