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Boatyard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boatyard

4.5
4.5
4104 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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With its prime location in the epicenter of the Yachting Capital of the world, Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier new 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, expansive raw bar cart and private event spaces, and the ultimate waterside dining experience is complete.

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2 people
11:00 PM

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  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (954) 525-7400

  • Website

    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Gino Landa

  • 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

  • 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 Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food3service3ambience5
    Food was ok, better in the past. Wait staff ok, better last time. Octopus lousy, calamari great, filet pretty good, fish good but not great. Over all it was fine but not really a memorable meal.
  2. BS

    BillSim

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OUTSTANDING Meal and Service.
  3. AN

    ANGELA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff was great, very friendly. We had reservations for 4 but had an extra guest at the last minute. They accommodated our group of 5 moved us to larger table. 1 guest is a vegetarian. The had a special menu that was enjoyable and satisfying. Honey-Bread and dinner was delicious. We will definitely be back.
  4. AD

    AnyaD

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Overpriced and not that tasty. The brussels sprouts were terribly salty. Thankfully Stephanie the server was amazing and provided incredible service. Nice ambiance but the food is not worth the price.
  5. A

    Atlanta

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the scenic view of the boats was nice atmosphere. First time eating here even though I am in Fort Launderdale fairly often. Will definitely eat here again. Sea bass and grouper were both outstanding!
  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and was a great experience!
  7. MJ

    MattJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice place with average tasting, overpriced food. Very loud. Happy hour drinks were a good value.
  8. K

    Kiki

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. We were able to get a table outside on the water. The weather was perfect! Sara our waitress was excellent. Only negative was at the end of our lunch a gentleman (and I use that term loosely), left his boat docked near us and turned up the music so loud to be heard all the way back to the outside bar and seated himself at the bar. It was horribly loud at which point instead of ordering desert, we left. Someone in Management should have been on this situation. Very disappointing.
  9. KE

    KENIAra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great ambiance for intimate settings and dates. Came for my birthday and my expectations were exceeded. Even brought me a birthday cake which I didn’t expect. The food was amazing and tasted rich and properly prepared. Will definitely be back!
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very great bread and food
  11. LM

    LisaM

    Greensboro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  12. CG

    CathyG

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service..... a pleasant surprise these days.
  13. BB

    BB18

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous building and lovely outdoor area. Great food and service. Would return again in a heartbeat. Loved our drinks also. Our server took extra care with my special dietary needs. She was top notch!!
  14. GR

    GloriaR

    Fort Lauderdale

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside. It was lovely. Some flies, but the server brought us a fan that took care of the problem. The simple fish was small but delicious.
  15. KR

    KRISTINC

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The best thing about this place is the food/menu, ambience second, and then the service. We took my dad here for Father’s Day; it could have been because it was a late dinner but the staff was a little unenthusiastic. That aside, it did not take way from the fact that the food was delicious and they had vegan options! Not something we have found in many seafood restaurants, so it made for a great dining experience for all of us - my parents are pescatarian, my brother vegan, and myself with no diet restrictions. Will be back again, maybe on an earlier shift though.
  16. JT

    JasmineT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    Today was my second time visiting here. The first time was an incredible positive experience. So much so that I made a reservation that same night (over a month in advance) I expected the same today but was so disappointed. The hostess became hostile when asked a question. My waiter was below average. I would have left after my encounter with the hostess but knew I’d struggle making a reservation anywhere else on Father’s Day. The only reason I might return is if I knew for a fact that Delron was working on the same day. You can get good food anywhere, it is quality service that makes people want to become a regular.
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Was very disappointed in the desserts. The food used to be better.
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The server was really wonderful but not that attentive to the table I did not feel confident that my food allergies were truly being addressed
  19. JC

    JamieC

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining at the Boatyard was a great experience.the food and service were great. The atmosphere was energetic and lively.
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Table next to us was to close and they were loud it was orrery annoying other than that it was good
  21. CC

    CarmenC

    Fort Lauderdale

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The selection was nice for lunch. I am a good cook so when the waitress asked me how I wanted the salmon cooked, I was surprised. I should have said medium rare, but I said medium thinking "This is a seafood place. They surely will not overcook the fish." Wrong. It was too cooked for me. Caesar salad was good. Drinks were refreshing.
  22. RD

    RobertoD

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience3
    Explosive price increase with shrinking portioin size... Terrible value, never again.
  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place !
  24. ES

    EveS

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DelRon took amazing care of us. The food, as always, was fresh & delicious! I have been trying new menu items and enjoyed the Superfoods Salad with Chicken. We love sharing the Ceviche appetizer to start and pick a different dessert each time and we are always quite satisfied. Thank you for another great dining experience!
  25. PR

    PaganiniRene

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food1service1ambience4
    I had been in Boatyard over 40 times, last 6 months everything is going worse like last days at former "Bimini" Restaurant Seafood doesn't much to sides, even I don't want to eat rice have to, They offering only asparagus and green beans (bitter taste) Guests can't have choice to order fresh grilled vegetables or mushrooms, Boatyard haven't any tasty sauce, This kind of food probably would be good for military on the front The Service had ADHD hyperactivity don't want to listen just running around, Even I told that I don't want rice, they brought anyway, and they pick up my plate even I didn't put down my cutlery! Probably you have bad restaurant management or owner doesn't care about Restaurant
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Only one thing got me was when the server gave us the specials for the day. Telling me the price was tacky. If I had a financial issue which I don’t. I would have ask what is the price of that meal.
  27. RC

    RonnieC

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic as usual. Service was great. Only complaint was my wine glass was filthy, not clean inside or out. Should have never been sent to a table like that.
  28. L

    Larry

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and our server Jeffery K was exceptional!! Very few Michelin Star restaurants have the caliber of service we received today!!! Kudos to Jeffery K for making our special occasion memorable and so wonderful!
  29. SP

    ShafroniaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You never get a second chance to make a first good impression. The food was delectable. We started with an appetizer of calamari which was nice and brown. I had the Mahi Mahi sandwich on brioche bun which was grilled to perfection. Our server, Josh was cordial and very attentive. He was Informative regarding the drinks and menu. Excellent food, Excellent service!
  30. CH

    CoryH

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food is good, the service is attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere being on the water is a perfect way to enjoy lunch.
  31. J

    Jake

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food2service3ambience4
    i order ceviche and it was a bit stale.....a manager took that entry of the bill, a great gesture....also out waiter was ok but i object of him trying to get us to finish and leave ......found that very unprofessional and i did let him know about it....
  32. AL

    ArielL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasting food with a nice ambiance and views. Customer service 10/10.
  33. PD

    PhDFoodie

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic time despite the pouring rain. The food was outstanding, the Bimini bread alone was worth it! Cocktails were good too. Our server was great!
  34. B

    Blitz

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a pre-cruise Friday evening dinner at the Boatyard. We have been here before and again we’re amazed by the freshness and flavors of our dishes. We enjoyed the brussel sprouts and octopus for appetizers and had the paella and grouper for our main entrees. For desserts we had raspberry sorbet and the Crème Brûlée. This is a happening place with amazing food and a wonderful wait staff. The specialty drinks were also great!!
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place. Delicious food. Service was a little slow but they were very busy. Bread was insane.
  36. NP

    NicoleP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall1food4service5ambience4
    The noise level was to loud! They set me by the bat with a toddler and it seems like men go there to pick up women.
  37. A

    Annie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a meal with friends or family.
  38. CD

    CustomerDD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious and impeccable, friendly service. Highly recommend it.
  39. LS

    LaurettaS

    Salt Lake City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I had a business dinner with 6 total people. The food was very good, the service was excellent. They have a bread that is one of their specialties, it’s made with honey, and is something I highly recommend. We also ordered the Admiral Seafood Tower for an appetizer. The tower was very good, but could have been slightly better, I would still recommend if you have a group that likes seafood. Our group was actually fairly full after the tower, so most ordered smaller appetizer dishes, they were very good as well. The clients were very happy, and the noise level was low enough we could converse, but as it is an open atmosphere, it was a bit noisy compared to a private room, or smaller sectioned dinning area. Overall, I would return, and would recommend the Boatyard restaurant as a great experience.
  40. CB

    CarmenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I liked the visit , the service , the friendliness

FAQs

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

Boatyard is rated 4.5 stars by 4104 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
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–4:30 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 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

    Gino Landa

  • 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 Smoking Area, 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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