Rivertail

Name: Rivertail
Address: 4 West Las Olas Blvd Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33301
Telephone: (954) 306-2665
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

1353 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Situated in the bustling neighborhood of Las Olas, on the banks of the New River, Rivertail is the first Fort Lauderdale outpost of James Beard-nominated chef, José Mendín.

Our indoor/outdoor establishment features a seafood-driven menu in a fun and upbeat atmosphere.

Whether it is a family night, a business dinner with associates, or a girls night out, Rivertail can accommodate the perfect dining experience with live music, fresh cuisine, and craft cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 306-2665
Website
https://www.rivertailftl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
José Mendín
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Events Specialist: (954) 306-2665

Location
4 West Las Olas Blvd, Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
South Andrews Bridge and Las Olas Blvd.
Parking details
There are several parking garages close and one even adjacent to Rivertail. Auto Nation Parking Garage, Government Parking Garage and 4 West Las Olas Parking Garage. Prices vary by the hour. Metered street parking is also available within a short walking distance.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Bubbles on the Riverwalk
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for an outdoor, on the river, a la carte brunch experience featuring bottomless bubbles for $30/guest.

Offers

Free Taquito with Every Tito's Cocktail!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Every Tuesday, join us for Tito's & Taquitos, where you can enjoy a FREE taquito, with every Tito's cocktail purchase!

Popular dishes

Daily Selection of East & West Coast Oysters**
upon availability
- M.P.
Peel N' Eat Shrimp$18.00
Florida pink shrimp, house cocktail sauce
Fish Crudo*$16.00
catch of the day, yuzu, Florida grapefruit, olive oil, dry miso
Passion Fruit Ceviche*$24.00
open blue cobia, bay scallops, tiger shrimp, passion fruit, heirloom tomatoes, pearl onions, crispy tostones
Rivertail Raw Platter**$120.00
dozen market oysters, 1/2 dozen mussels, 1/2 dozen clams, peel n' eat Florida pink shrimp, house ceviche, hamachi crudo, smoked fish dip

Snacks and Such

Cornbread (2/Order)$4.00
cotija cheese, sesame, honey butter ($2 each addt'l)
Rivertail Chowder$15.00
white clams, lobster, crab, smoked bacon, potato, puff pastry
Honey Kimchi Wings$14.00
smoky sweet wings, sweet chili ranch, sesame
Mussels Maria$18.00
PEI mussels, tomato, Bermuda onion, lemon caper butter
Smoked Fish Dip$15.00
lemon zest, house corn chips
Crab Donuts$18.00
brioche, spicy honey, sea salt
Spicy Tuna Toast*$14.00
yellowfin tuna, spicy aioli, brioche toast, sriracha
Seafood Nachos$24.00
blackened tiger shrimp, pickled onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, crab queso, shredded lettuce, lime crema
Grilled Octopus$22.00
white beans, alberquina olives, crispy garlic, piquillo, smoked paprika

Fresh Greens

Tuna Tataki Salad*$24.00
yellowfin tuna, spring mix, heirloom tomatoes, crispy malang, miso ginger dressing
Little Gem "Caesar" Salad$13.00
boquerones, breadcrumbs, parmesan, balsamic reduction
Local Kale Greek Salad$18.00
heirloom tomatoes, creamy ginger, cucumber, feta cheese

Tacos

Mahi Tacos$24.00
blackened mahi, flour tortilla, chipotle slaw, cilantro, radish
Yellowtail Ceviche Taquitos (2/Order)*$11.00
ginger, soy, jalapeño, miso ($5.50 each addt'l)
Taquito of the Month
special monthly featured taco, ask your server for details
- M.P.

On a Bun

Wharf Burger$19.00
smoked bacon, Boston lettuce, tomato, white cheddar, special sauce
No. 6 Sandwich$20.00
beer battered cod, yuzu tartar, butter lettuce, American cheese
Lobster Roll$35.00
toasted New England brioche, serrano pepper, lemon, aioli
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$20.00
breaded chicken breast, gruyere cheese, brioche, butter lettuce, tomato, Rivertail sauce, fries

Grill 'Em All

Snapper Filet$29.00
kimchi al ajillo sauce, bamboo leaf, grilled lemon
Open Blue Cobia$31.00
paquillo sauce, bamboo leaf, grilled lemon
Scottish Salmon$29.00
kimchi al ajillo sauce, bamboo leaf, grilled lemon
Mahi Mahi$28.00
lemon caper sauce, bamboo leaf, grilled lemon
Rainbow Trout$24.00
lemon caper sauce, bamboo leaf, grilled lemon
14 oz New York Strip$54.00
14 oz NY strip seasoned and seared, severed with bone marrow, onion jus, demi glaze
10 oz Pork Chop$36.00
10 oz bone in pork chop, mango chutney, cauliflower pureé, crispy prosciutto, roasted garlic

Chef Features

Crispy Whole Snapper$40.00
kimchi al ajillo, olive oil, maldon salt
Shrimp & Grits$24.00
red shrimp al ajillo, cheddar grits, charred onions
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Trout$28.00
rainbow trout, garlic lemon butter, grilled artichokes
Branzino a la Grenobloise$36.00
capers, lemon, parsley butter
Clams Carbonara Bucatini$26.00
house guanciale, pancetta, poached egg, parmesan
Fried Chicken & Shrimp Platter$30.00
mustard miso, chilli honey, old bay ranch, blue crab cole slaw, cornbread

Companions

Crispy Tostones$9.00
Roasted Garlic Mash$8.00
Broccoli Crown$10.00
Miso Brussels Sprouts w/ Bacon Confit$7.00
Truffle Mac N' Cheese$11.00

What 1,353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale
Great for scenic views
Fort Lauderdale Central
Great for scenic views

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Sidney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience1
overpriced, food is low quality, very noisy. bad experience
T
Tanny
Fort Lauderdale
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food1service4ambience4
Hostess was great! Waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable. Food was not good at all! Snapper was fresh but presentation and taste was awful! Not going back!
h
hpleibo
Fort Lauderdale
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining at Rivertail. Always looking for a nice place to eat prior to the shows at Broward Center. Rivertail was close, they took reservations and the food was excellent. Adds to the overall enjoyment of the evening. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and Saturday night vibe
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food/drinks were okay and could have been better. The ambiance and noise level of the restaurant is really nice.
ET
ElioT
Fort Lauderdale
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Crispy Snapper had way too much garlic. Fish was overwhelmed with garlic sauce. Hope the chef reads this. Jordan (our waiter) was amazing.
t
terrileed
Miami
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Jordan was an amazing server
AR
ARLENEF
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience4
We enjoyed the evening and really enjoyed the food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience sitting outside by river. Waiter was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
So bad experience very expensive very noisy food is just eatable
PM
PeggyM
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Food was subpar but outdoor dining was nice
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
Happy hour and apps were delicious and bartenders excellent Wait staff and dinner was horrific No one in our party had a decent meal. Not recommended for dinner. But definitely for happy hour
D
Dave
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
Rather disappointing all around. The portions were tiny, overcooked, and al carte. The service was cold and transactional. Orders of cobia were a 3 ounce tail portion. I regret bringing out of town guests here and would never return.
CL
ChrisLB
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was ehh at a way too high price point
KR
KellyR
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great service some food was excellent some of the food was not good. Drinks were good
PD
PinakiD
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
Service was a little slow.
A
Ariel
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Got seated with our reservation but no one came to us for water or nothing for 20 mins. We were so upset so we left. They didn’t even care. Maybe the food is good but we never will get the i find out. Terrible service and really embarrassed to have brought friends here.
J
Jojo
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
This a cute option for the downtown area. It's on the water with an outdoor bar and plenty of outdoor seating. Great place to people watch. The service was good and the food was great. Parking in the area can be tricky depending on the day/time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Service was terrible. The door staff seemed like they could hardly be bothered to be there. The food was marginal at best. One step above long John silvers. They couldn’t even get all of the food out together.. our entrees showed up then about as we were done the Mac and cheese we ordered showed up.. we had forgotten we even ordered it. The Lobster roll was very sad and contained more mayo and fillers than actual lobster
SB
SteveB
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to Rivertail. Everything was amazing. The cornbread is like cake. The chowder is amazing. I had the fried chicken and shrimp. Really fantastic!
MO
MichelleO
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was good but over priced- chicken sandwich- $20. Service overall below average but our waitress was great once she showed up.
LB
LynneB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The views were great, service excellent, food was delicious. We will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great.
MI
MIchaela
Fort Lauderdale
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Very average no ambiance
t
tinas
Fort Lauderdale
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very very expensive. The lobster roll was good but overpriced. The cornbread, octopus, and crab donuts were very good.
KD
KatieD
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Ray was excellent. The crab donuts are a must! Loved being on the water watching boats go by.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our waiter was on-the-spot & friendly. Food tasted good. Food came quick! For the price, portions were modest. Would return again with out-of-towners because the location is superb, but wouldn’t make it necessarily a frequent haunt. Noisy.
S
Stacey
Naples
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Food was mediocre at best. Cesar salad was great. Fish way to salty!!! Pasta dish was nasty. Manager wanted to comp a dessert but it never came. Like most restaurants, seems to be short staffed which is ok but did a lot of waiting….
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dad 70th birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice ambience and food was good!
DL
DanielL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
Jordan the waiter was great and apologetic. The service was incredibly slow. The octopus was way too rubbery. The fish dip wasn’t as good as usual and the presentation of this fish dip was really sub par. It’s a pricey restaurant. The service and quality needs to be better. I’ll be back because this nice restaurant needs another try. But I was highly disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
I think they seated us when they didn’t have the staff to provide service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience2
Hard to find, parking was not convenient. Don’t bother going here
SP
SandraP
Fort Lauderdale
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
My husband and I chose the spot for brunch on Sunday based on the good reviews. The views from our outdoor dining table were amazing, got to see the yachts and boats passing by. Good music was playing. The food was ehh, decent. wait time on food appetizers and drinks was extremely long… Our server was nice too
CR
ChantelR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience5
The aesthetic and design of the restaurant overall was great. Service was ok, but food took almost an hour and a half to come. Understandably, it was NYE. The drinks were good as well. Overall I would recommend, just be mindful of the time frame you go in.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went for New Years Eve. The food was good, and service was okay. They were very busy so we understand. We sat outside on the Riverwalk. Lots of foot traffic and The Wharf right next door attracted a large crowd. It felt unsafe. This is my second time going, and I’m not wowed by the food or ambience. It is still good service, decent food and a really nice location.
KK
KelsieK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Some of the value is questionable but overall good experience.
HP
HotPepper
Orlando
71 reviews
vip
3.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience2
Our server, Juan, was the best thing at the restaurant.
F
Foodie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
This restaurant has wonderful outdoor seating with views of the intracoastal waterways. The food is not that good. Both of our fish dishes were not cooked well. The outside of the fish was so tough, we literally had to cut it with a sharp knife. The inside was lightly red and you could see it had not been cooked through. On the positive side, my husband did enjoy the raw oysters. We would not return again.
SW
ShannonW
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good unique casual food. Gorgeous location and views of river

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Rivertail is rated 4 stars by 1353 OpenTable diners.

Rivertail does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

4 West Las Olas Blvd, Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
South Andrews Bridge and Las Olas Blvd.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
There are several parking garages close and one even adjacent to Rivertail. Auto Nation Parking Garage, Government Parking Garage and 4 West Las Olas Parking Garage. Prices vary by the hour. Metered street parking is also available within a short walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
José Mendín
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.rivertailftl.com/
Phone number
(954) 306-2665
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Events Specialist: (954) 306-2665

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Rivertail

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Bottomless Bubbles on the Riverwalk

Free Taquito with Every Tito's Cocktail!

Crab Donuts

Seafood Ceviche

Snapper Filet

Raw Bar

Daily Selection of East & West Coast Oysters**

Peel N' Eat Shrimp$18.00

Fish Crudo*$16.00

Passion Fruit Ceviche*$24.00

Rivertail Raw Platter**$120.00

Snacks and Such

Cornbread (2/Order)$4.00

Rivertail Chowder$15.00

Honey Kimchi Wings$14.00

Mussels Maria$18.00

Smoked Fish Dip$15.00

Crab Donuts$18.00

Spicy Tuna Toast*$14.00

Seafood Nachos$24.00

Grilled Octopus$22.00

Fresh Greens

Tuna Tataki Salad*$24.00

Little Gem "Caesar" Salad$13.00

Local Kale Greek Salad$18.00

Tacos

Mahi Tacos$24.00

Yellowtail Ceviche Taquitos (2/Order)*$11.00

Taquito of the Month

On a Bun

Wharf Burger$19.00

No. 6 Sandwich$20.00

Lobster Roll$35.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$20.00

Grill 'Em All

Snapper Filet$29.00

Open Blue Cobia$31.00

Scottish Salmon$29.00

Mahi Mahi$28.00

Rainbow Trout$24.00

14 oz New York Strip$54.00

10 oz Pork Chop$36.00

Chef Features

Crispy Whole Snapper$40.00

Shrimp & Grits$24.00

Garlic Parmesan Crusted Trout$28.00

Branzino a la Grenobloise$36.00

Clams Carbonara Bucatini$26.00

Fried Chicken & Shrimp Platter$30.00

Companions

Crispy Tostones$9.00

Roasted Garlic Mash$8.00

Broccoli Crown$10.00

Miso Brussels Sprouts w/ Bacon Confit$7.00

Truffle Mac N' Cheese$11.00

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