Rivertail
Private dining
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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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(954) 306-2665
- 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
- 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
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates availableJoin us for an outdoor a a carte brunch experience featuring bottomless bubbles.
Offers
Get 3 Oysters with Every Martini Purchased
Multiple dates availableThu - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMFree Taquito with Every Tito's Cocktail!
Multiple dates availableTue - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Popular dishes
Menu
Our executive Chef José Mendín has curated a menu of global dishes using the finest seasonal produce and ingredients to please palates of all tastes. Seafood Boil and Moqueca Mista, the menu will showcase items inspired by fish houses and oyster bars all over the world
The Raw Bar
East & West Coast Oysters (Daily Selection)
served on ice, with traditional sauces
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Peel N' Eat Shrimp$18.00
Florida pink shrimp, house cocktail sauce
Hamachi Crudo$16.00
yuzu, Florida grapefruit, olive oil, dry miso
King Crab Leg
spicy remoulade
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Maine Lobster Cocktail$23.00
spicy remoulade
Seafood Ceviche$15.00
watermelon, guajillo peppers, and amazu
Rivertail Raw Platter$110.00
dozen market oysters, 1/2 Maine lobster cocktail, 1/2 dozen mussels, 1/2 dozen clams, peel n' eat Florida pink shrimp, house ceviche, hamachi crudo, smoked fish dip
Stone Crab Claws
season only
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Appetizers
Corn Bread (2 Min Order)
cotija cheese, sesame, honey butter
- ea$2.00
Rivertail Chowder$12.00
white clams, lobster, crab, smoked bacon, potato, puff pastry
Smoked Fish Dip$14.00
lemon zest, house corn chips
Crab Donuts$14.00
brioche, spicy honey, sea salt
Steak Tartare$19.00
yuzu dijon, caviar, house toast, truffle crème fraîche
Yellowtail Ceviche Taquitos$11.00
ginger, soy, jalapeño, miso; Ea Addtl $5.50
King Crab Roll$16.00
toasted brioche, serrano peppers, micro cilantro; Ea Addtl $8
Shrimp Louie Salad$19.00
baby iceberg, thousand island, baby tomatoes, avocado, citrus vinaigrette
Broiled Oysters "Concha"$16.00
parmesan, kimchi, horseradish, Cheez-its
Grilled Little Gem "Caesar" Salad$13.00
boquerones, breadcrumbs, parmesan
Local Kale Greek Salad$17.00
heirloom tomatoes, avocado "tzatziki", cucumber, feta cheese
Grilled Octopus$18.00
white beans, alberquina olives, crispy garlic, piquillo & smoked paprika
Bay Scallops a La Escargot$21.00
shiso-garlic butter, lime zest, sea salt
"Shrimp & Grits"$20.00
red shrimp al ajillo, cheddar grits, charred onions, Texas toast
Conch Fritters$13.00
green papaya salad, spicy aioli, peanuts and cilantro
On a Bun
Wharf Burger ("Fin" Favorite)$18.00
smoked bacon, Boston lettuce, Florida tomato, white cheddar, special sauce
Filet o Fish Sandwich$20.00
beer battered cod, yuzu tartar, butter lettuce, American cheese
Pork Belly Cuban Sandwich$18.00
country ham, swiss cheese, yuzu dijonaise, pickles
From Our Grill
From the Sea
Served with Choice of Sauce. Sauces: Kimchi "al Ajillo", Lemon Caper Sauce, Ginger Soy, Miso Butter, Piquillo Pil Pil
Snapper Filet$23.00
Open Blue Cobia$24.00
Scottish Salmon$25.00
Mahi Mahi$23.00
Local Catch
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Steaks & Co
For the Carnivores
14oz New York Strip$54.00
10oz Angus Skirt Steak$28.00
8oz Filet Mignon$41.00
Chef's Specialties
Crispy Whole Snapper$35.00
Seasonal preparation.
Mussels Frites$19.00
bouchot mussels, leek, celery, garlic, caper butter, fries
Branzino a La Grenobloise$39.00
capers, lemon, parsley butter
Pork Belly$26.00
butterscotch miso, sweet potato, toasted corn bits, roasted broccoli rabe
Shrimp Spaghetti Fra Diavolo$28.00
Shrimp, house-made pasta, red chillies, confit garlic, sunday gravy.
Clams Carbonara Bucattini$25.00
house guanciale, pancetta, poached egg, parmesan
Bahia-Style Brazilian Stew (Moqueca Mista)$31.00
white fish, shrimp, mussels, scallops, dende oil, clams, coconut milk
Fried Chicken and Shrimp Platter$28.00
mustard miso, green curry, chilli honey, old bay ranch, blue crab sole slaw, cornbread
Sides
Roasted Garlic Mash$8.00
Esquites Street Corn$8.00
Roasted Brocolli Rabe$9.00
Miso Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Confit$7.00
Truffle Mac N' Cheese$11.00
Vegetable of the Day
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What 1,089 people are saying
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- 4Food
- 4.1Service
- 4.1Ambience
- 3.7Value
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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 1089 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.
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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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 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
- 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.