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Olive and Sea, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Olive and Sea

4.2 (493)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Olive & Sea is a rooftop waterfront restaurant on the famed Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal, serving colorful and bold Mediterranean-style dishes, livened by fresh flavors, locally sourced daily seafood specials, and ethically sourced seasons and rubs. Complementing the extensive menu is a creatively crafted cocktail program that infuses traditional Eastern Mediterranean spices, and locally inspired ingredients like citrus and herbs, to deliver a taste sensation as bold in flavor as they are in color. Whether hopping off the Water Taxi for a quick coastal cocktail, convening with friends for happy hour, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to enjoy an exquisite dining experience and sweeping Intracoastal views, Olive and Sea is a must-sea-and-taste destination. Sunday-Thursday, the kitchen is open until 10pm and the bar is open until 10:30pm.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    View our catering menu at www.oliveandseaftl.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    From business meetings and professional gatherings to celebratory occasions like birthdays, weddings, showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners and more, Olive & Sea is the perfect place to make your special event unforgettable.
  • Private party contact
    Bernadette St. Sauveur: (954) 527-6792
  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 493 people are saying

Olive and Sea 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olive and Sea offers a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience with "beautiful views and great food." The restaurant boasts "outstanding service," with staff praised for their friendliness and attentiveness. While some note service hiccups, the "delicious food," especially the appetizers, and the "breathtaking atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

493 Reviews
  1. Emily VIP

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Filet kabobs were really good. The house bread was good but needed oil or dipping sauce. Couscous was served cold but had good flavor. Service was ok. Great location.

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  2. Dayana

    Miami1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is not delicious at all. Location is nice especially for outside dinner but. Service is great from the waitress. The front desk is not friendly.

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  3. Stanley

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fine but the drink that the bartender was serving was weak as if he didn’t put any liquor in the drink I had 2 different drinks. Didn’t want to waste no more money on drinks. But thanks to the manager she took 2 drinks off of my bill.

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  4. Jennifer

    Fort Lauderdale13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious beautiful views. Appetizers were our favorite part would like it if the dessert menu had a little more variety.

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  5. Gina VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! Lovely decor, wish there was more seating outdoors as view is amazing. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Kurv was especially wonderful!

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  6. DavidE

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was cold and clammy. Our server was rude, aloof, not knowledgeable (told me the branzino was a whole fish but in fact it was only a filet) and I had to buss my own table. After complaining to the manager, I still got my bill with an automatic 22% gratuity. The Greek salad had maybe 3-4 cherry size tomatoes cut in 1/2. STAY AWAY!

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  7. Arielle VIP

    Fort Lauderdale7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess team was so kind and accommodating. They were willing to set up a private room for my anniversary celebration with my family and make sure that we had a water view. Our server was so kind and so sweet. I really enjoyed the experience.

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  8. manuel VIP

    Fort Lauderdale153 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful view of the intracoastal. Food is good. Service is good.

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  9. Afa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except the mean and miserable hostess

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  10. Nicola

    Miami1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food amazing. Ambiance a little boring. Service great. Would try again for brunch and sit outside to see if it’s better.

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FAQs

Olive and Sea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 527-6716.

Olive and Sea is rated 4.2 stars by 493 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 23 times today
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1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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