Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Fort Lauderdale East

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Ocean Prime - Fort Lauderdale

4.8

4.8 (364)

$50 and over

Seafood

Central Beach

About the restaurant

Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse located at Las Olas Marina. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list & genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Guests arriving by boat may dock at Las Olas Marina at Dock C, closest to the Las Olas Bridge. Dock reservations are $50 & must be made in advance. We strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

Top review

MichelleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great menu, great food, great service, great ambiance, great view.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Fort Lauderdale

4.8

4.8 (1334)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Central Beach

About the restaurant

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's Fort Lauderdale creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Kristie

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Always a great experience, food is fire and always consistent. Love coming here for a good steak!!!

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Petit Carrot Cake

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SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI

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PRIME RIBEYE

Billys Stone Crab

4.6

4.6 (1252)

$50 and over

Seafood

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Known internationally and locally as one of the best seafood restaurants in South Florida, Billy's Stone Crab has the freshest, top-quality stone crab and seafood in the business.

Our fishery (BSC Fisheries) catches stone crabs, Florida lobster, yellowtail snapper, and other seafood daily, then delivers it fresh to our restaurant. You will enjoy delicious specialty dishes that come straight from the Florida Keys to your plate in 24 hours.

We fish in local waters because we believe our customers deserve the most superior seafood possible. We operate two fish houses in Marathon and Summerland Key, both located in the Florida Keys. Over 40 boats supply our fish houses with stone crab, lobster and fish daily

We ensure this by catching it ourselves, then hand-picking the best for you. Dine in our restaurant, eat inside our market, or purchase fresh products to take with you.

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Viktor

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The best food, service, place, thanks guys, you are the best.

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SEAFOOD TOWER FULL HALF MP

Mastro's Ocean Club - Fort Lauderdale

4.7

4.7 (3691)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lauderdale Beach

About the restaurant

Located on Fort Lauderdale’s Intercoastal Waterway, the restaurant boasts breathtaking waterfront views and convenient yacht docking and dining for guests arriving by boat.

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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Victoria

Dined 1 day ago

Had a wonderful experience, food was exquisite 🤌🏼

J&C Oyster

4.7

4.7 (115)

$50 and over

Seafood

Hollywood

About the restaurant

J&C Oyster is a seafood driven concept with a fusion of Asian ingredients and techniques. Led by Chef Raheem Sealey, renowned for his culinary prowess at KYU, Zuma and Drinking Pig BBQ in Miami. The space is a testament to exquisite design, adorned in a palette of serene blue and crisp white, accented by opulent gold touches. J&C Oyster invites guests to indulge in a culinary adventure featuring an open kitchen, shareable dishes, and an array of small and large plates.

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CesarVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

We recently visited J&C Oyster for their Omakase experience and truly enjoyed every moment. Each course surpassed the last, with an incredible progression of flavors and creativity. Chef Vincent curated an outstanding menu, featuring fish flown in directly from Japan, and took the time to guide us through each dish with thoughtful explanations that deepened our appreciation of the meal. The service was exceptional, as always — attentive, seamless, and welcoming. A special thanks to Hanna for making the evening even more memorable. We can’t wait to return for another unforgettable experience.

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4.5

4.5 (1742)

$30 and under

Seafood

Oakland Park

About the restaurant

***If our Open table availability is full you can still get in by calling ahead by 45 minutes and we will add your name to the wait list. ***
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We are a full-service family owned and operated restaurant established in 1984. We are dedicated to offering the finest seafood available for the best value. Our specialty is farm raised catfish, but our menu is quite diverse. We have a variety of all-you-can-eat specials like shrimp, stone crab, ribs as well as generous traditional portion meals.

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Wes

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Go here multiple times during each visit.

Boatyard

4.6

4.6 (6440)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Harbordale

About the restaurant

Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination. Boatyard offers an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laidback atmosphere that embraces the pulse of the city’s yachting culture and where marina views abound.
With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, Boatyard’s eclectic, seafood-centric menu blends the freshest daily catches from local fisherman with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections and premium cuts of meat, all thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients for patrons to enjoy inside, outside or dockside.

Visit our website to join our email list or follow us on Instagram @Boatyard_RestaurantFTL for updates.

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Hannah

Dined 5 days ago

We had the best time at Boatyard for dinner during my sisters bachelorette. The vip concierge, Nicole, took great care of us making my sister feel so special. The staff was great. The food was delicious. The views were beautiful. 10/10 would recommend to anyone coming to FTL!!

15th Street Fisheries

4.6

4.6 (4515)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Harbordale

About the restaurant

Located above the docks inside historic Lauderdale Marina, the Fisheries is known for offering the freshest seafood and most attentive service, all with the best waterway views in South Florida. Enjoy fine dining upstairs (Reservations/Walk-ins) and casual fare downstairs (Walk-ins Only) beside the docks with live entertainment provided several nights each week. Feeding giant tarpon from the marina's docks is a top Fort Lauderdale attraction.

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TanekaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great experience and would highly recommend making reservation for upstairs dining (which is a nicer experience and a little more dressy) but perfect for couples celebrating something special or for families as well. The staff was so courteous and attentive! Views of the marina was amazing and we had a great experience all around.

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Sea Watch On the Ocean

4.6

4.6 (8331)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lauderdale by the Sea

About the restaurant

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 almost 50 years our menu selections range from a wide variety of the finest seafood and steaks.

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Dined 3 days ago

Great spot for delicious food and excellent service.

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