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Sea Watch Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Sea Watch Restaurant

4.7
4.7
7281 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Sea Watch On The Ocean located on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for any occasion. Whether it's business, pleasure, or any other special event we offer private dining rooms, an enclosed patio, or our main dining room, all with beautiful water views to maximize your dining experience. Operating for over 40 years our menu selections range from a wide variety of the finest seafood and steaks.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 781-2200
  • Website
    http://www.seawatchontheocean.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Darryl Shuford
  • Private party facilities
    Sea Watch On The Ocean delivers award winning cuisine while offering fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you are planning a small office party or a grand wedding celebration, you are assured that your event will be an unforgettable affair.
  • Private party contact
    Cara: (954) 781-2200
  • Location
    6002 North Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • Neighborhood
    Lauderdale by the Sea
  • Cross street
    Commercial Blvd
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking as well as self parking in our on site lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Happy Hour on the Ocean

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Monday-Friday 4:30pm – 7:00pm AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE UPSTAIRS IN THE BAR & LOUNGE Enjoy the gorgeous ocean breeze and spectacular views at the most beautiful time of day! Selected $12 Appetizers: CRISPY CALAMARI Basil Aioli & Ginger-sesame-lime-cilantro-dipping sauces 12 BAHAMIAN CONCH FRITTERS Made with Onions, Red Peppers, Jalapeños & Celery Served with Hot Mustard & Cocktail Sauces 12 CHEF’S SPECIAL Ask about our daily appetizer special 12 $6 house wine by the glass, $8 martini's, $7 signature cocktails & specials on select beers!

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What 7,281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for scenic views

7,281 Reviews

  1. MARYC

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Sea Watch offers a very nice dining experience. What could be better? A nice view of the ocean while seated at comfortable tables in a well-appointed room. The dinner menu offers enough choices for any taste -- even if fish is not your first choice! If asked nicely, the chef may make you a hamburger as he did for one of our guests because she doesn't like fish. How many restaurants are right at the ocean? This is truly an enjoyable experience. One personal observation: I sure wish they had place mats or something to cover the tables; for me it's about hygiene. Still, I believe they are careful about cleanliness.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As in previous visits, food and service were great. Very nice environment and a unique dining experience.

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  3. GGSoFL

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfull as always. Been there 6+ times. Different parts of the dining room have different noise levels. If that matters to you, be sure to ask for a quiet location.

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  4. KennethH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Restaurant with Great food!! We visit regularly.

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  5. PeggyL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and beautiful setting.

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  6. JocelynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was very nice and helpful. The swordfish is excellent The atmosphere is coast The place is clean

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  7. Donna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Beautiful view. Excellent food. Service also very good. Will definitely return

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  8. JillD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was not my first experience at Sea Watch and I was not disappointed. We were there to celebrate my daughter's birthday and we all had a very nice time and meal. We actually used a gift certificate that I received from that same daughter last Christmas plus another $170.00 lol. Keep up the good work

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  9. Colin

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and well prepared food. The views are great.

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  10. KellyH

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A great place to dine with delicious fish and wonderful ocean views

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  11. DonnaA

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable experience. Food was great, staff was attentive and ocean view was perfect. The rainbow over the ocean was a bonus!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Food had no flavor. Steak had zero seasoning. Not even salt and pepper. Scallops were very small, no seasoning, charred. Food did not come out hot. Very disappointing considering I’ve been dining here for years.

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  13. DennisA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every year we go to Sea Watch for our anniversary, except for a couple of years because of Covid 19 going around. We are always satisfied with everything there. The food, the service, the atmosphere. I first went to Sea Watch in 1977 when I moved here, and it has been my favorite restaurant ever since.

    Sea Watch RestaurantResponded on September 11, 2023

    Dennis, Thank you for being a loyal customer since 1977! We are so glad that you choose to celebrate your anniversary with us every year. We can't wait to see you again.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Though the food was good and the views lovely, the service was excruciatingly slow! apparently a bartender during happy hour was also the only wait staff upstairs. Not only was she very slow, she lost my friend’s credit card after she ran the bill. It was never found! We blame management for under staffing. I won’t return.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We had a lovely time here! The conch and calamari were superb. Enjoyed happy hour! Beautiful view outside

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  16. TheresaS

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. View of the ocean is amazing.

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  17. Luv2dine

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside on the rooftop patio (covered). Very comfortable with a nice ocean breeze. The summer menu can't be beat - Grouper Tacos and a $5 margarita. Highly recommend!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was phenomenal. Our server Ayla was super helpful when it came to making food and drink choices. Highly recommend the clam chowder, blackened mahi mahi, and their amazing key lime pie!!!! The key lime pie was so good we got another to go. Lastly I recommend the strawberry mojito and the cucumber jalapeño Margarita !!! Both were amazing.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and great food! Slightly understaffed, but made no real impact on our experience. Would highly recommend!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. Wonderful view and delicious food.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sea Watch is one of our favorite places to go. Always great food and wonderful service. Jennifer was very attentive as well as her accomplice (his name I do not recall but he had a wonderful smile). See you next time we visit Pompano!

    Sea Watch RestaurantResponded on September 4, 2023

    Thank you for the great review. We love to hear that Sea Watch is one of your favorite restaurants and that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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  22. MaryA

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cordially greater upon entering. The reservation was made for 6. However two additional guest arrived as a surprise to the birthday gal. There was no problem. We were seated and served. The menu was excellent and some special dietary allergies were accompanied with no problem. The request for separate checks was met with no problem. One suggestion I would make is that the birthday person should have been acknowledged with a scoop of ice cream or something otherwise all was excellent thank you

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  23. Sflafam

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with a great menu. Loved the lobster bisque, pasta with goat cheese and bouillabaisse. Also had a tasty creme brulee dessert with chocolate at the bottom. Swoon!

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  24. LucianaR

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our second time at this restaurant. Food is amazing (try baked oysters) and the view is outstanding. We had the most wonderful time again.

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  25. JCD123

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    I used Open Table for the reservation and the restaurant had no record of it. This seemed to be the norm as I overheard other patrons with a similar issue. No big deal, we were easily accommodated in the lounge with great views! The bartender drops off two glasses of water and menus then disappeared for a while, so the bar back served us first. The food was so-so. I had the French Onion soup, and the swordfish steak, these were both delicious. My wife had a Caesar and scallops and filet. The scallops had the consistency of a rubber bouncy ball, while the filet was as dry as a bone (cooked medium rare).

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  26. BarbaraJ

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Food was good not great. Price was average for items offered.

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  27. MikeN

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    My lobster and filet were good. My wife had pasta and it was all noodles and very little sauce. Our waiter was terrible, he was rushing us to order and rarely checked on us. We just purchased a home nearby and was hoping to make this our go to place but probably not.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. Best French onion soup I’ve ever had. Our server, Carlos, was pure perfection. The only downside was that although I made the reservation a month ago, and confirmed that week, we were rushed to a table in a back corner. Gathering with my children on the one year anniversary of my husband’s passing, I was hopeful my pre-planning would have been awarded with a nicer location. Sea Watch was a favorite of his and we will continue to dine here.

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  29. Baubie

    West Palm Beach

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been years since we had been at Sea Watch and it surely didn’t disappoint. The service was marvelous even with a wedding taking place. The food was great.. I had the grouper special. It could have had a little more crab, but overall was extremely fresh and tasted marvelous..

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  30. SocialEater

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Pleasant place to eat, great view, good food, a bit noisy

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  31. MichaelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was exceptional. Kelly our server was amazing

    Sea Watch RestaurantResponded on September 4, 2023

    Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so glad to hear that both the food and service were exceptional. We can't wait to see you again.

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  32. OdalisS

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love everything about this place. They have great food and drinks.

    Sea Watch RestaurantResponded on August 30, 2023

    Odalis, Thank you for the kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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  33. RogerH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place as it was 20 yrs ago, would recommend always......

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  34. Dana

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great time. This is one of our favorite places

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  35. MelodyT

    Fort Lauderdale

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had early reservations with a group of 4 people. Food and service was outstanding.

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  36. PatriciaJ

    West Palm Beach

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seawatch restaurant is always a great place to eat. You can’t beat the view and the service is outstanding. The food is delicious.

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  37. DFlogrown

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ms Paula, our server, was the best ever! It's nice to be recognized for as frequently as we dine here. The porch was absolutely lovely with a breeze as delicious as our meal

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  38. PatriciaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from Valet, Hostess, Service, Food and MEMORIES was excellent! Beth, Barbara, Paula, Jimmy ~ it was excellent to see you all! Best Restaurant ~ definitely!

    Sea Watch RestaurantResponded on August 29, 2023

    Patricia, Thank you for the kind review. We are happy that our team was able to provide you with excellent service and amazing memories. We hope to see you again soon.

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  39. AmyG

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing service! We had a big party and there was no errors in the order

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  40. Dutchgirl47

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    I bring my 80 yr. old mom twice a year to SeaWatch because we love the food and the scenery. This time was a bit disappointing. We waited a long time for our appetizer and the server said that the kitchen was really busy. At one point, I thought they forgot about us. When the food arrived, it was warm and very good. I kept asking for water and had to flag the server down to get water. The server apologized for the service and the wait time, but I was surprised that this happened at this restaurant because of the caliber of food and service in the past.

    Sea Watch RestaurantResponded on August 24, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We apologize for service you received and the long wait for your food. We hope you consider giving us another chance.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • 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
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Sea Watch Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 7281 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Sea Watch Restaurant

6002 North Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Commercial Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Lauderdale by the Sea
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking as well as self parking in our on site lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Darryl Shuford
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.seawatchontheocean.com/
  • Phone number
    (954) 781-2200
  • Private party facilities
    Sea Watch On The Ocean delivers award winning cuisine while offering fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you are planning a small office party or a grand wedding celebration, you are assured that your event will be an unforgettable affair.
  • Private party contact
    Cara: (954) 781-2200

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