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Canyon Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Canyon Restaurant

4.6
4.6
324 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest
SFL has done it again, bringing you South Florida's top dining destinations known for Service, Food, and Location! Canyon is one of Fort Lauderdale's favorite restaurants for over 25 years, serving unique American artisanal cuisine with Asian, South and Central American undertones in an intimate space with a full bar featuring the notorious Prickly Pear Margarita!

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southwest

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (754) 779-7199

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    For all private events, please contact amanda@canyonfl.com

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What 324 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. RosyC

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    It was good but I don't know if I would qualify it as great. The service was excellent but the prices didn't live up to the expecations. Yes, I would recommend it. I would let the people know about my personal experience but I would tell them to give it a chance and decide for themselves.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Loved the food .. dessert was disappointing . It was noisier than the old canyons. Much bigger, at least it took reservations.
  3. LouV

    Fort Lauderdale

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The same excellent menu now moved to a new(ish) location. They still have prickly pear margaritas.
  4. MichaelA

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    We were seated in the bar area which tunrnes to be very loud and active. No what we asked for. Others that arrived after we did, were already getting their main course. We wait nearly 30m for our main course which even the waiter noted should not of taken that long.
  5. DanielC

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The unique combinations of flavors in their dishes was wonderful. The bread pudding was awesome! Some gems in the wine list at a good price. Our waiter was perfect. The 70s music singalong was unexpected fun.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Alexa was fantastic and made some great suggestions on the food. Shrimp guacamole was a nice surprise as was the sea bass and the filet mignon. The churros for dessert topped it all off. The drinks were great too and you should try their cocktails. The Peyote drink was delectable and nice and light.
  7. Frenchyy

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience really great service plan on coming back soon
  8. gregoryd

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    FOOD AS ALWAYS AS WELL AS SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY
  9. Celina

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every dish was delicious. Even the "small" plates were still shareable. Definitely a must try.
  10. kj1234

    West Palm Beach

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The Service I give a A Food is good I would go back . But the food not special.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    DJ is way too loud all night. Very difficult to hear even in the garage room
  12. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started with the pear salad, which was outstanding. The chef further impressed us with the seared tuna and jumbo sea scallops we very much enjoyed as entrees. The meal ended with perhaps the best bread pudding we ever tasted. The service provided by our waitress further added to this excellent meal.
  13. CatiD

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and drinks. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant is beautiful.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was great! Server offered an excellent service, and the ambience in the restaurant was great. There are two things I want to point out: one, the entrance does not look like a restaurant entrance, I guess it is designed mostly for nocturnal life and not fit during the day. Two, prices, extremely high for the food offered, do not take me wrong, the food quality and presentation are very good, but certainly is high on the price.
  15. lisam

    Fort Lauderdale

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Forever my Ft Lauderdale favorite! Canyon is always yummy and never disappoints!
  16. Dann

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food and service were great but the noise level, between the din of the diners and the blaring music, made conversation nearly impossible. Pity.
  17. SusanG

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Canyon on Sunrise was our favorite…. It was always the best, original food, always crowded but worth the wait! Canyon South is beautiful. Brian, the bartender was FABULOUS. The food was very good, but …the bread pudding was different and not the same. Portions at the bar for happy hour were smaller, and there was no delicious bread and butter to have with the corn crusted goat cheese poblano!
  18. Rick

    New York Area

    111 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great apps. Main course was great. Service was amazing. We will be back. Fun place with great food !
  19. CarmenU

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Underwhelming in every way. Service was a bit slow, although the staff was all very friendly. The food and drinks were “meh.” Perhaps our expectations were too high; Canyon just doesn’t live up to the hype. I doubt we’ll return.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious! Service was great and drinks are tasty! It is noisy so be ready to talk loud but overall a great experience.
  21. VickiD

    Naples

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! Been eating at Canyon for 25 years and still love it! Prickly pear margaritas are awesome!
  22. JonathanS

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    Just a standard casual everyday dinner experience. Nothing to write home about!
  23. Alexw

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The first time we went the food was exceptional. Just went back and we’re disappointed, I ordered the filet and it was over cooked and the potatoes were dry and tasted reheated.
  24. ClaireG

    Fort Lauderdale

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Noise level is incredible if you are seated on the left side of the restaurant as you walk in, We were first seated there but could not hear anything the other couple was saying. Asked to be moved to a quieter table and were graciously accommodated. Much better! Our waiter was nice, helpful with questions about menu items. Starters came out very quickly- beet salad was simply some greens, a very few cut up beets and a nice dressing. Nothing special. The smoked fish dip was good, very small portion (small plates) so be aware if you are thinking about sharing. Food came out within a couple of minutes of the first course being cleared. My pan roasted sea bass was fine, not very tasty. Asked for salt and pepper. Served over black beans which were described as sweet and spicy- they were tasteless and cool/room temp. Topping on fish was also tasteless- pico de gallo and avocado. Veggie burrito ordered by one tablemate was very good according to her and abundant. Short rib rigatoni was flavorful but had almost no short rib according to one tablemate. Not looking to rush back.
  25. AmyF

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing! Beet salad delicious, tuna and sea bass light and delish. Would definitely go back.
  26. JArthur

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to go!! Would definitely recommend a visit.
  27. scott

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner in the Rio Bar...very comfortable private tequila focused bar. Great spot for tequila tasting
  28. JLPelican

    Fort Lauderdale

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had a great time! The food was delicious as usual and we just love Melia our server. Crab cakes were the special and they were delicious. We were a large table of 7 so it makes it hard on the kitchen and the server. Can’t pass on the prickly pear margaritas!
  29. DEF1945

    Washington DC

    101 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very good food but the noise level is so loud that you need to scream to be heard. The dj is totally unnecessary at 7pm. As much as I love the food I will not be returning.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the minute we stepped in, we felt the Vibe of the place , hostess gave a choice of where we would like be seated, we chose a booth on the back that was very comfortable, our server a young lady came over and welcomed us with a great smile, she was attentive and helped with the drinks and the specials. She checked on us regularly and the end of our dinner, she brought our desert with two candle and sparklers The food Pasta with Shrimp was awesome, 3 of us orders the same dosh. All in all the experience was great, made the Birthday and the Anniversary celebration special and fun
  31. Mark

    Fort Lauderdale

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Great place for taco Tuesday. Alexa is awesome!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Too loud! Nice wait staff. The food was good and seemed fresh. The new location is very nice. We would go back.
  33. RobbieG

    Fort Lauderdale

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in the bar area. Super comfortable and great ambience. Food was great and service too. Will definitely be back.
  34. MojoRising

    Miami

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still my favorite Broward restaurant. I am a frequent patron and have "go-to" menu items. But I did none of that on Saturday. I went with three specials. The shrimp guacamole (which none of my guests were interested in, right up until they sampled it); the American Wagyu-style skirt steak with galbi sauce; and the "jelly-less" pecan pie. All absolutely stellar. My guests raved over the elote loco, the short rib rigatoni, and the pork risotto. Even Canyon's coffee is noticeably excellent. I scored huge points with my out-of-town guests.
  35. JohnC

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. Very friendly staff from the valet parking attendants to the staff in Canyon. The food was delicious. We plan on going back soon.
  36. Weeatoutalot

    Nashville

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Great food. Salads and apps are all awesome.
  37. csasp

    West Palm Beach

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our unexpected night at Canyon was simply amazing. We were greeted warmly both by Valet and both Hostesses as we walked in. Our waitress Alexa was wonderful! We tried the smoked salmon tostadas (very large portion) and the scallop appetizer. Both delicious. My husband and I shared one of the evening specials - the skirt steak - steak was yummy, didn’t enjoy the coleslaw that it came with - also felt the the entrée was pricey. We also tried their infamous Mac & Cheese - it was yumm. Ended with their housemade pecan pie (also a special for the night). All in all we will return! Thank you Canyon.
  38. BusinessTraveller50

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Noise level inappropriate for dining. To dine, only go on. Friday or Saturday. Food was great but defending music making conversation impossible
  39. JanetR

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I hate restaurants in which I have to scream to communicate over the screamers at the next table. Thank goodness for the prickly pear Marguerite. But my last one for a long long time!
  40. 2P2W

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new Canyon location had a great vibe, great service, but most importantly, great food and drinks. Can't wait to return!

FAQs

Canyon Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (754) 779-7199.

Canyon Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 324 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


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Canyon Restaurant

620 S Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Federal Hwy and SE 6th St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southwest

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

  • Phone number

    (754) 779-7199

  • Private party facilities

    For all private events, please contact amanda@canyonfl.com

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