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Boatyard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boatyard

4.6
4.6
6356 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination. Boatyard offers an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laidback atmosphere that embraces the pulse of the city’s yachting culture and where marina views abound.
With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, Boatyard’s eclectic, seafood-centric menu blends the freshest daily catches from local fisherman with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections and premium cuts of meat, all thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients for patrons to enjoy inside, outside or dockside.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (954) 525-7400
  • Website
    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Harris
  • Private party facilities
    The Boatyard is an ideal location to host your next event, Corporate gathering, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower or a Birthday Party. We have 3 private rooms and an outdoor patio that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Our event planner will personally assist you in planning every detail.
  • Location
    1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Self parking or valet parking available. Want to come by boat? -- free dockage available for boats up 75' for restaurant customers. Or come by Water Taxi, call 954-467-6677
  • Public transit
    Water taxi service available from all major hotels and downtown. Broward County Bus Service Drop off at 17th Street
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-11pm. Sunday DJ & live musician 12pm – 4PM during Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Boat Slip - Dock & Dine (boat arrival only)

    $200.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    ***Dock & Dine at Boatyard is reservable for boats docking ONLY*** Dock & Dine" is designed for those looking to arrive by water and experience elevated coastal dining at its finest. Price: This $200 is a minimum and will secure your reservation and be applied to your final food & beverage bill. What is included: Reservations guarantee a 65' boat slip and table (up to 6 guests) for 2 hours max. If inquiring about a Dock & Dine reservation of more than 6 people, please call 954.525.7400 and ask to speak with a reservationist.

Menu

Boatyard's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,356 people are saying

Boatyard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale offers a "wonderful waterfront dining experience" with "excellent service" and "fresh, flavorful seafood." The outdoor area provides "great views" and a "fun ambiance," while the indoor setting is "lively." "Amazing food" and "attentive staff" make it a "must-visit spot" for both locals and visitors.

6,356 Reviews

  1. Oliver VIP

    Miami20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is the best seafood in Fortlauderdale by far , Great ambiance and beautifully decorated

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  2. Thresa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful restaurant, beautiful views and the service was amazing. Ask to sit outside and in Shawn G’s area, 7:30 was perfect, you couldn’t ask for a better serving team. The ambiance was impeccable until a rude Mobile 1 conference stood behind our table and was loud and with bad language. Normally, I wouldn’t rate the restaurant for this but the manager allowed it to happen. It was not a gathering area, they were actually in the servers way, they should have been sent to lounge area. All the surrounding tables were looking at them…….

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  3. Kevin VIP

    Nashville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seat outside. And Alex, he was great. I have a bunch of allergies and he steered me to a great dinner. Will definitely go back

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  4. Samie

    Columbus1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor setting overlooking the boating docks. We had the pleasure of witnessing several fighter jet runs during our lunch as well. Very cool experience. The food was okay, service wasn’t terrible.

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  5. Felicita VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Ordered the paella it was drowning in liquid, it was cold, and the portion was what you would serve a child. We ordered bread from the menu and received the bread with the check. We were soooo disappointed!!!

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  6. Michael

    Richmond3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I reserved a spot for a birthday- i never got a confirmation that the reservation was made- the restaurant did not look at the notes to see it was a birthday celebration- i requested an outdoor table- and they were perplexed. The front of house experience was chaotic and not at all welcoming. I dont think based on the reservation experience, the front of house experience, nor that food we will be back. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants.

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  7. Abbie VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was lovely, the atmosphere is beautiful, we sat outside. We found the seafood had a lot of spices on top and that was the only complaint I had, normally my children love seafood but wouldn’t eat it! The food was all great and the drinks too!

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  8. Donald VIP

    Las Vegas192 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love dinner at the Boatyard. With that being said, the service levels seem to be st the lowest they have ever been. Saw server for order and check delivery only. All food ordered delivered by back waiter at one time. Food still very good with excellent taste and presentation. Hopefully management will work on getting the service back to its previous standards.

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  9. Cory

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place!! They knock it out of the park everytime and the service was incredible

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  10. Kenneth

    E. Tennessee72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu with an amazing view and setting on the canal

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FAQs

Boatyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 525-7400.

Boatyard is rated 4.6 stars by 6356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Fort Lauderdale
  4. Fort Lauderdale East
  5. Harbordale

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Boatyard

1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking or valet parking available. Want to come by boat? -- free dockage available for boats up 75' for restaurant customers. Or come by Water Taxi, call 954-467-6677
  • Public transit
    Water taxi service available from all major hotels and downtown. Broward County Bus Service Drop off at 17th Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Harris
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-11pm. Sunday DJ & live musician 12pm – 4PM during Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/
  • Phone number
    (954) 525-7400
  • Private party facilities
    The Boatyard is an ideal location to host your next event, Corporate gathering, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower or a Birthday Party. We have 3 private rooms and an outdoor patio that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Our event planner will personally assist you in planning every detail.

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