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Boatyard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boatyard

4.6 (6448)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 6,448 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

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boatyard offers a "beautiful ambiance" with both indoor and outdoor seating by the marina, making it perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "fantastic food" and "amazing service," though some find the noise level high. The seafood, especially the "best sea bass," and desserts come highly recommended.
6,448 Reviews

  1. Barbara VIP

    Fort Lauderdale136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly attentive servers along with large portion of freshly prepared salad a with grilled salmon and seafood appetizer were plenty for meal to share and enjoy.

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  2. Laura VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice meal, cocktails were excellent, and the service was impeccable

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  3. Barry VIP

    West Palm Beach1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Precooked food- poor quality. But service was very good. Great place for drinks and appetizers

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  4. Denise

    Atlanta13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible experience at The Boatyard! The Bimini Bread was absolutely delicious — warm, soft, and just the right touch of sweetness. The Chop Salad was outrageous — fresh, flavorful, and easily enough for two people. The Red Snapper was perfectly prepared, and the mashed potatoes were truly off the chain! The atmosphere is vibrant and energetic — though it can get quite loud after 7 PM, making conversation a bit tough. That said, if you’re looking for a lively scene with great food, this is the place. The service was excellent, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!

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  5. Valerie VIP

    Fort Lauderdale8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best fish in town! Great staff! Always feeling welcoming. Just a Great place overall. Thank you amazing lunch!

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  6. Randy

    West Palm Beach7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bartender Jeff was fun and accommodating! The food was excellent as was the ambience. We will be back😍

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  7. Amanda

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was great but we felt rushed.

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  8. Stephanie VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal, and the atmosphere was great. We sat outside and the views were great.

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  9. Angelo VIP

    Miami - Dade1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve dined here multiple times and have loved the ambiance and overall experience. However this visit unfortunately was less than. We had our reservations which were pushed back 25mins due to the rain which had to bring everyone seated outside, inside. Of course this is expected and understandable. No issue here. Where I was disappointed is that rather than seating them in the private room dinning area, they seated them in their main dinning area. This left the rest of us with reservations to be seated in the private dinning area where the ambiance and seating is nothing like their main dinning area. The seats were very uncomfortable, tables were sticky and it was very cold. The lights were brighter and nothing unfortunately relaxing about it. Thankfully the service was outstanding and food was amazing, as usual. My hope is that this review will help improve how things are handled, incase of last minute seating arrangements, due to unexpected weather.

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  10. DAVID VIP

    Fort Lauderdale68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and very good service. The music was a bit too loud and very much too much bass, especially as far away from the bar as we sat.

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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 6448 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 108 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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