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Boatyard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boatyard

4.6
4.6
4876 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
With its prime location in the epicenter of the Yachting Capital of the world, Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination, offering an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laid-back atmosphere. With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, the restaurant features an eclectic, seafood-centric menu that blends the freshest daily catches 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. Vibrant and sophisticated, where marina views abound, Boatyard’s dockside patio lounge provides a prime view of the Intracoastal and the perfect setting to grab a bite or drinks in the company of friends while enjoying an afternoon or evening watching the boats cruise by. Add to that an open kitchen, private event spaces, and the ultimate waterside dining experience is complete.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 77 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:45 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:30 am–11:45 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (954) 525-7400

  • 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.

  • Neighborhood

    Harbordale

  • 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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What 4,876 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

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  1. Robb1776

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place. Food was awesome. Only thing is it took a while to get our food but everything was amazing!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints! I almost don’t want to review it so more people don’t go!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was excellent no little pricey, but the ambience was awesome!
  4. MelindaN

    Houston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tuna tacos were sooooo good! A bit load outside but accommodate us by moving us inside!
  5. alyrab

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the restaurant and the food here. The atmosphere is awesome as well. Great service. Wonderful food. The noise level was pretty high inside. We ended up finishing our wine outside (also lovely) after dinner so we could hear each other talk.
  6. JohannyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good overall experience. Outdoor atmosphere was relaxed. Service, food, drinks, etc., were all good!!! I will definitively come back :)
  7. AVOLL

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Extremely loud. You cannot eat inside and hear the people at your table. The crowd at the bar is rowdy. The food and service was excellent.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this experience from the waiter to the food and the view, was above and beyond. Will definable back!!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was super awesome, food was great, the  cauliflower mash potatoes was awesome as hell , the calamari was fried to perfection, my waiter was awesome !!!!!!!!!! Love it , honestly I’ll go again.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    So glad we came here while staying at the Renaissance (3 min walk). Gorgeous ambience, the service was great and the food was top notch. Items to note: the oysters (1/2 east coast 1/2 west coast) I devoured in 5 minutes, fresh and tasty! No crackers needed! The filet was perfectly cooked, and the brocollini was amazing. The mashed potatoes were not bad, just ok. Wish we could have tried the Parmesan garlic fries but were not available by the time we ordered. Will definitely be back for ladies night on Thursdays!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Food was great
  12. CezarinaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely but I would love to have the online menu updated especially for the price which are not accurate and much higher. Great food and atmosphere.
  13. KristinD

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Friendly service! Beautiful setting! Always a win.
  14. DonnaM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance food and our server Sebastian were all excellent
  15. Jonathan

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best seafood and steaks in south Florida! Took a gamble and booked this restaurant. The food was fresh and the portions shareable!!!! We tried many items (because I am a foodie) and nothing disappointed! The shrimp, oysters, and ceviche were outstanding. Can’t wait to visit Fort Lauderdale again, and return to our new favorite restaurant. JGW
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place and view, and of course great food!!!!
  17. PeterC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, attention to detail, high caliber of well dressed clientele. Food was excellent
  18. KarissaD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brittany was so friendly! Excellent, prompt service :)
  19. JulioP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice food, a very pleasant place and very well served
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A most beautiful brunch in a picturesque location with fantastic service and food. My highest recommendation.
  21. jvbaseballmom2

    Miami

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my husband’s birthday at Boatyard last night. We were able to get seated immediately outside with our reservations. The service was very amenable from all the staff. Each item we ordered was delicious - calamari appetizer, swordfish, red snapper, and grouper piccata. The desserts were exquisite. They brought out my husband’s dessert (on the house for his birthday) - key lime baked Alaska with a big sparkler in it. Our son had the crime brûlée which he also said was delicious. It’s a little expensive, and a little noisy sitting on the outside, but we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
  22. AlyssaNP

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! We came with friends and had a very good meal. We finished our night with a drink at the outdoor bar and there was a DJ playing wonderful music. Highly recommend Boatyard!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time and ambiance is fantastic. Staff was very polite and helpful and got food very quickly. If it’s a nice day outside highly recommend sitting outside
  24. BlakeG

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience1
    The drinks took a ridiculously long time to get - Our appetizers came before our drinks. There was a large table of drunk guests a few tables away that were VERY noisy and inappropriate - no one did anything to address it!
  25. RobertM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a beautiful restaurant!! The staff and the food were great.
  26. DebraW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jumbo Shrimp Scampi was the best I’ve ever eaten. Desert was the best as well!! We’ll done and can’t wait to go again. Will go to Ft Lauderdale just to have dinner there again!!
  27. NatashaK

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing ambiance and food. Highly recommend getting the grouper piccata 10/10
  28. Diner

    Exclusive

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Had the salmon with asparagus and rice. Only plated the ends of the asparagus. Salmon was also bland. Also ordered the grilled octopus. Was not grilled just pieces of octopus that was drug mixed up with cooked greens. Calamari tasted like frozen rings you buy from a grocery store. Would not recommend either of those. Server also disappeared half way through the meal. She was relying on the food runners to do all the work. Appetizer plates not cleared until the food was brought to the table. They had to clear the table before placing the food on the table.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were great. Good personality and efficient. Food is fantastic and the view from our table was lovely. I’ll be back.
  30. RichP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic but by far the biggest asset is the staff. They were polite and knowledgeable. The food was exemplary. We will definitely return.
  31. JillR

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great seafood and service. Waitress Sarah went above and beyond
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Nice business meal and great ambiance. Will be recommending.
  33. CynthiaB

    Exclusive

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great ambience. We sat outside, you can see the boats go by.
  34. dustin

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Dinner with family and friends. Enjoyable being on the water.
  35. JuliusH

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food , good service a bit pricey. Very attentive and beautiful view.
  36. SandyF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible. Linda, our server, knew the menu well and made great recommendations
  37. CarlW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All seafood was extremely fresh and perfectly prepared. Top notch service and outside seating.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location, great setting….beautiful females…..dine inside, if you prefer to avoid mosquitoes and flies. They need to get bug tape to trap the mosquitoes and flies.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the Beat Food we’ve had in the Ft Lauderdale area. Make reservations in advance or you will not get in!! 10 out of 10!!!
  40. jamesc

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was good but took forever to receive are meal. Don't know what happen but everyone got there food before us 4. Too many other places to go to I probably won't come back...

FAQs

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

Boatyard is rated 4.6 stars by 4876 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 77 times today
Google Map for Boatyard

1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Harbordale

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:45 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:30 am–11:45 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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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