S3 Restaurant

Name: S3 Restaurant
Address: 505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33304
Telephone: (954) 523-7873
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3810 Reviews

$30 and under

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Located on the ground floor, our restaurant – also known as S3 – centers on coastal cuisine and a unique sharable concept. We offer the closest dining spot to the ocean anywhere along Fort Lauderdale Beach. Enjoy an eclectic mix of regular live music and acoustic entertainment, and a variety of special events throughout the season.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 523-7873
Website
http://s3restaurant.com?y_source=1_MTU0MDUzNTYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Cross street
A1A and Viramar St.
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Live Music Friday: Band 4:30pm-7:30pm / DJ 8pm-12am Saturday: DJ 8pm-12am Sunday: Band 3pm-6pm Music & dancing at our monthly Full Moon Rising Party. Call for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Fort Lauderdale East
Most Booked

3,810 Reviews

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SpencerC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot remember our waiters name but he was phenomenal. We had a really great dinner.
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VeronicaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed the restaurant and the waiter was very attentive. The food was delicious but needed sauce overall it was good!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
It was not so pleasant, me and my friends couldn’t eat the food, all the food was barely touched, because we was not enjoying the food, and we still have to pay so expensive food for no reason, all the food where taken back we use barely touch it
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LIONELL
Fort Lauderdale
23 reviews
2.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience4
Food and service have gone down drastically. Easy items such as edamames take 45 minutes, while the octopus comes out in 5, timing is all wrong, and everything comes out barely luke warm. The “Wagyu” beef is nothing of the sort… 5 courses, none of them enjoyable, or of quality as everything is processed, overcooked, dry, and served “cold”. Too bad! It used to be a favorite of ours since 2015, I was warned by several friends of the recent downward trend in quality. They weren’t lying. I won’t go back until I hear it has improved.
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Momdeen
Miami
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love their sushi as always. I love how my server asked me if I been here before, before she spoke about the menu. I love that it’s right across the street from the beach. The drinks are great the service i great the food is a hit or miss so I stick to what I love.
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Tyler
Naples
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience4
We came here for dinner before I proposed to my girlfriend. She is pregnant and ordered a mock tail, the server switched our drinks and gave her the drink that I ordered that had alcohol. My girlfriends food came out and after over 20min I asked the waitress to check on my food that still didn’t come out. She came back and admitted she didn’t ring it in and it was her fault. My food came out quickly but we didn’t even get to eat our meals together because of the mistake. No Managment came over to check in on us with the mistakes that were made and I didn’t want to make a big deal over it and spoil the night that was supposed to be special to us. I am extremely disappointed because this is one of our favorite restaurants and why I chose it for the special night.
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GenuineDiner
Toronto
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Think twice before you dine at this place. I read al the good reviews m, unfortunately our dining experience fell short. The food is rich in sauces which drowns out the already flavorful natural ingredients. We asked to have our egg cooked well done that’s served over the fried rice and they server per the rules said no the kitchen cannot accommodate and make any changes to the fried rice. Surprising?! So we had the fried rice anyway and it was a gooey egg yolk taste all over it. Not great! So, overall our experience was Meh!
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JaniceR
Fort Lauderdale
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was excellent but the portion size (large plate) was really a small plate portion. The price was was to high for the portion size.
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Johnathanwb71
Columbus
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The ambiance was great. The sushi was very good and our server Laura G was excellent. The managers were much less friendly and did not engage customers and openly complained to servers on the floor in front of others. The restaurant wasn’t crowded so it was an odd situation. I always enjoy S3 when I’m in town but this particular time wasnt to the typical standard.
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MarkV
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience5
Been here a handful of times over a few years. Last was 6 months ago and all was good. This time a party of 7 of us came for Sunday brunch. It started with the champagne bar being out of several ingredients which was disappointing given the $50/person cost. We ordered a few appetizers and then each had a meal. The server explained the meals would come out at separate times which would be great if it meant they were hot, but nothing we had was hot by the time it reached our table. And the meals were so staggered that two of us had finished well before the last meal arrived.
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MelissaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Nice view of the beach. Valet parking was cheap and convenient. Good was amazing and with a unique twist. I went for brunch and it was better than I expected. Birthdays there is a must!
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
The ocean view is everything. Food is just okay. Nothing is really a wow dish so that could be improved. But service is always great and again, the view is amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was great, the waitress and bartender was absolutely amazing as well: will definitely come again!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
GREAT I DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY BUT I DIDN'T GET A BIRTHDAY DESERRT BUT I ENJOYED EVERYTHING WE ORDERED.
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DrDeanV
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food people service was great Service n drinks great!!!
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Howard
Fort Lauderdale
163 reviews
vip
5.0
163 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Dine Out special dining experience! 4 courses for $45! Wok charred edamame were exceptional and large serving. Generous serving of spicy tuna roll. Large fillet of grilled salmon with quinoa and cauliflower (great!) and white blondie skillet cookie wonderful. Excellent service and friendly hosts also. All around greet experience
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NaeN
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly staff. Great place for trying non traditional American dishes
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JOYC
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a spectacular time at this restaurant, Devin my server was engaging and suggestive. I enjoyed sitting out on the patio, there was a balance of heat and breeze from the night air. My only qualm is that I couldn't locate parking the area was dark and I circled twice before I saw a sign tucked against the building that parking was at the hotel entrance and even that was hard to locate because it was so dark. Amazing experience overall :)
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
Great atmosphere. Food was absolutely disgusting. When I say it’s overrated I mean it’s overrated. I could have gotten a better wagyu steak at Longhorn and a whole lot cheaper. Then, we came for a birthday and they did nothing special for us. We saw 5 other birthdays being celebrated. Got nothing!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I only got a quick breakfast, but this place looks great and the service is amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, best food and great staff
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DonA
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. The food was excellence. Would go back.
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DominiqueD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience5
I took my Mother and family members here to celebrate her birthday and left disappointed and hungry. The food doesn’t come out together and while others ate the rest of us sat waiting for a long period of time on our food. Their reasoning for this is that they have multiple kitchens and can not coordinate meals even if they are on one ticket. The food wasn’t all that great either and was either bland and/or cold. The ambience was beautiful and we luckily got a nice table overlooking the beach but I’d never visit or recommend this restaurant. They need to work on their menu (expand it…it’s extremely limited), their service is slow, and the food isn’t great.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience1
Our waitress was rude. She laughed at us with other clients, pretending we were complaining for nothing. but we just asked twice for some water when it should have been the first thing to bring with this heat. Then we had asked for straws and she had this passive aggressive attitude. The manager had to take over the service. And even if he was very nice and did his job (and that’s why I gave the typical 20% tip), we saw him laugh with the waitress when we left leaving us with a bad experience after all. That is why I leave this rating. Also I asked for a box for the leftovers, they forgot to bring it. I was a regular to this place because we are local. But I won’t go anymore.
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DanV
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
They added tables to a side patio. Food runners and service staff had no idea where to deliver things. Unorganized and not worth the $.
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GavinS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Went here for my wife’s birthday. I told them in advance that I was celebrating a birthday. However, they never acknowledged it nor did, nor offered anything special. We went for brunch and wanted mimosas. So, I ordered a bottle of champagne and asked for a carafe of orange juice. The server took the order, then someone else brought the champagne. When I asked him for the orange juice, he said “they just told me about the champagne.” I had to remind the server about the orange juice and he brought me out a glass of orange juice, and said they didn’t have carafes. Eventually, he brought out a glass with a spout and we were able to serve the table. The only thing good about this restaurant was the food. It came out fast and it was tasty. I wouldn’t go there expecting great service.
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Mares
Los Angeles
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service. It's always a nice experience.
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GianniW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everytime I come to S3 Im reminded why this is my favorite restaurant. Love the service, atmosphere and most importantly the food.
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MelissaV
Fort Lauderdale
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
It was a pretty restaurant with a nice bar. Ambiance was lovely. Service was great. Food was mid. The spicy tuna roll, lobster roll & salmon entree were just ok. Good didn’t taste as fresh as I would have liked. However, my husband and I had a nice time.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
We ate at the bar for lunch, beautiful atmosphere, great food and drink. Service was just ok but the food was so good it convinced us to come back for dinner. We made a reservation and showed up on time. We were rudely greeted by a hostess that clearly didn’t care. Our server was absolutely terrible, I had to go to the bar several times to get drinks and water. We came to celebrate an anniversary ready to spend money but no one was interested in helping us. Sad part is the food and atmosphere are fantastic however will not be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best things I ever ate, the pork bao. The table side presentation by the sous chef was great. The service with Tim was outstanding. The decor was beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Roushell
Miami
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food exceeded my expectations, the ambiance perfect and service was very engaging and welcoming.
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Trent
Mexico City
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
S3 is always good, they have some unique and very tasty food options. The ambiance is great, you can see the ocean from most locations within the restaurant. Our server was amazing, she was very efficient and friendly.
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DeeN
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The magi mahi was ordered by our table 2 different ways and both ways tasted bland.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food is always amazing. Love the love music after 4pm. Getting a good server is hit or miss. They missed this time but have hit more often.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We sat outside so we can’t review the inside of the restaurant. The side terrace was away from the lady singing so noise level was moderate. We ordered a smoked old fashioned and it was good. For appetizers we had the crispy fried rice and the cheese croquettes. Both were delicious. The cheese croquettes had a red bell pepper sweet sauce. For main course, we ordered the Bavette (like a churrasco) and the Lobster roll. While I enjoyed the steak, I have to say that the Lobster roll was my favorite. Very light and fresh for a sushi roll.
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Elle
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
The food at S3 was exquisite. The chefs definitely know what they're doing! I was a little upset about the service and having the manager be called to our table just because we asked for the dine out Lauderdale menu. We were told that it was not shareable. Although it states on the website that it is shareable. Great food!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous! The scallops small plate special was the star of the show. Best scallops anywhere. The edamame is fantastic. And the arrowhead roll and Korean fried chicken were also delicious. Would order all items again and would definitely dine here again. Great atmosphere.
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KaliahCS
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this restaurant. We rode 45 mins from Miami and it was well worth it. The mix of flavors were unexpected but so good. The best dishes were definitely the Grilled Octopus and the Chili-rubbed Bavette Steak with Yucca. I wish they had the Grilled Oysters but maybe during another visit. We will definitely be back!
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JohnL
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
The menu had changed yet again. There are almost no meat options on this menu. I enjoy fish. My partner is deathly allergic. Anaphylaxis at a table once. So ur filet was a nice alternative. Oh well, we can find someplace else. But we live near and it was a place we could walk for dinner
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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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

S3 Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3810 OpenTable diners.

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

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Additional information

Cross street
A1A and Viramar St.
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Music Friday: Band 4:30pm-7:30pm / DJ 8pm-12am Saturday: DJ 8pm-12am Sunday: Band 3pm-6pm Music & dancing at our monthly Full Moon Rising Party. Call for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://s3restaurant.com?y_source=1_MTU0MDUzNTYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(954) 523-7873

S3 Restaurant

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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