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Dining Room - YOLO, Fort Lauderdale, FL

YOLO

4.6
4.6
5281 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Operated by a philosophy that it derives its name from, YOLO and neighboring O Lounge are vibrant, much-loved staples in the South Florida culinary and nightlife scene. The swanky Fort Lauderdale restaurant and adjacent lounge serves thoughtfully prepared contemporary American cuisine in a sophisticated, bustling atmosphere that includes a bar and dining room with open kitchen, and an outdoor patio, and features inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list to complement the menu. The longtime Las Olas hotspot serves up lunch and dinner daily, and is legendary for its happy hour and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 523-1000
  • Website
    http://www.yolorestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Martin Verano
  • Private party facilities
    YOLO is available for private lunch meetings, dinners, cocktail receptions, showers and other special events. We have a private room inside, private space on our beautifully landscaped patio, and a separate cocktail lounge which can be reserved.
  • Private party contact
    9545259001: (954) 523-1000
  • Location
    333 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Las Olas Blvd. & SE 4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is available at our front door. <br />There is a Parking Garage located directly behind the restaurant. There is plenty of metered parking on all of the side streets surrounding YOLO.
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC-Acoustic Band on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 6pm-9pm.The only dance party on Las Olas!Music by O Lounge resident DJs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8PM.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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5,281 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed after reading the good reviews. Catch of the day (black grouper) was so fishy it was inedible. Mashed potatoes were ice cold, and there was nothing “rustica” about the angel hair pasta. Just bad. Worse, the waiter, Sean, really didn’t care to ask. Ugh.

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  2. ShinaH

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was not seasoned, not a real steak house! We will be back but not for the steak! Overrated for a steakhouse

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  3. JackieA

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, came out of the kitchen very fast and hot! Our waiter Jonathan was amazing! He was very attentive and gave us suggestions. He checked up on us multiple times to make sure that everything was ok. He was extremely charismatic and friendly. Definitely made this a great experience. We will definitely be back and ask for Jonathan as our server.

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  4. TorrenceW

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing I really enjoyed it. Nice and in a beautiful area

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  5. WineSnob

    Los Angeles

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Where should I start. Ordered a bottle of wine from their overpriced wine list with no vintages. If you are selling a $650 bottle of Opus the least you can do is list the vintage. The manager brings the wrong wine. Then they bring the right wine but he can’t uncork it. Breaks the cork. 20 minutes and three bottles later they figured out how to open the bottle. Then comes the debacle with the food. We were a group of 7 our entrees were not timed. My fish was overcooked and rubbery. They never brought the sides until we asked for them. It’s a joke. But they had the audacity to automatically charge 18% service. Wouldn’t eat at YOLO again if my life depended on it. Consider yourself warned.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an absolute favorite of mine. I’ve been to many restaurants in south florida and this one without a doubt takes the cake. The food was great and the ambiance was even greater. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an amazing dinner.

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  7. Ernieluna1007

    Fort Lauderdale

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is always great. The servers are fantastic pretty cool and good vibe.. went to the club after the dance it was fun

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience love the food ambience everything was great

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Beautiful ambiance and service was perfect, thank you!

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  10. NAR83

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    YOLO was a great experience the food was amazing, especially the mushroom flatbread. Will definitely be visiting again!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. The ambience was wonderful. The waitress was friendly and like to share knowledge about the menu. She was super friendly. The food was crazy good. For dessert, the donut tree was incredible. Nice music also. Sure me and my family will be back for more.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I definitely recommend the Tomahawk Ribeye. The Table-Side Flambé was a cool experience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a very fun experience. We had a reservation and were seated by the hostess promptly. This is a people-watching place if you like that. High-end cars out front etc., purple Lamborghini when we were there. The server was very attentive but did not rush us at all. We had two drinks that were prepared well and two excellent appetizers. The meals were also prepared very well and were very good. I am a foodie and very picky so for me, it was better than I expected. Total was about $150 including a generous tip. The restaurant is also in an area where you can walk off your dinner and enjoy the shops or go bar hopping. A fun night out in Fort Lauderdale.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere. Food and drinks also great!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing...location and atmosphere 10/10. Great place for happy hour.

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  16. Footdoc

    Detroit

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed lunch. Great selection, delicious. Seating outside was relaxed, service was good. Hadn’t been to YOLO in years, will definitely be back.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was phenomenal. The food was 1000/10 there was nothing I did not like. There is this gentleman that walks around to ensure everyone is doing okay. He did a great job and recommended a drink (I believe it was a vanilla swirl)… best drink known to man kind. Our server was nice and they did something very special for a birthday.

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  18. RobertJ

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yolo is always a pleasure. The grilled salmon is fresh and perfectly prepared. The roasted chicken is unique and well spiced. You will not be disappointed.

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  19. EricandNicole

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I went back yesterday to re-create a “non-date” to Hamilton and then dinner from exactly one year ago yesterday. On the way to the restaurant we had said how funny it would be if we got the same waiter from last year. Low and behold, KYLE!!!!! Amazing!!! What a wonderful waiter and helped make the evening all that more special for us. Wonderful food and service! Thank you so much!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calamari was maybe the best Ive ever had … Ambiance amazing!! Service as well. Salmon um… seemed like an after thought. I guess a place like this doesn’t catch the salmon lol. But it wasn’t just not good, it was bad. But ya don’t go to yolo for salmon … my bad .

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at YOLO. Sat at outside area and it was beautiful

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  22. Rickbuilder

    Orlando

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I shared the Lasagna which was more than enough for 2 people and the Pepperoni Flatbread. Both were excellent! Our server Lori was vey attentive! My wife had a drink that was excellent! We'd go back again.....

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  23. VitaliiF

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty and delicious. Good Yolo vibes and friendly people

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  24. EuricaL

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yolo was great as usual. This was the first time I’ve gone for brunch. We enjoyed it!

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  25. ChristopherM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Amazing food. We did the tomahawk steak. Highly recommend

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to have dinner, we had a wonderful time. Food was great.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Tomahawk, fantastic. Others had the black grouper and that was great also.

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  28. VeronicaB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! We really enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back and tell our family and friends about our time at the restaurant!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my birthday celebration and they made me feel so special on my day. Food was delicious 🤤 and the atmosphere was amazing

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  30. JessicaS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and drinks with beautiful presentation and good service. Music loud but we could hear each other.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jackyln was our waitress and was great! The food wasn’t the best but good

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The branzino is my ultimate favorite!!! I’ve had it 100 times and it’s still my favorite dish!

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  33. JMM103

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there on our last night of vacation & what a perfect restaurant to go to! From the moment we arrived the hostess was pleasant, our waiter was pleasant & knowledgeable. The menu offered lots of options. Both of our meals were excellent. No long wait times for appetizers or the main courses. I based going here from the reviews here on Open Table & it definitely lived up to the hype. Next time we’re in town we will absolutely be back! If you haven’t been there yet, make a point to go! Last, for every Open Table reservation we made this week, I indicated we were celebrating a birthday. YOLO IS THE ONLY RESTAURANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT! Del Fresco’s & IT Italy did not! Makes me wonder if they really read the info from Open Table? So make your reservation now to YOLO, you won’t regret it!

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  34. ChrisB

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic time. The food was excellent along with the service and price was very low considering the value!

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  35. Concord

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! We had a great time. The truffle fries were delicious, as well the vegetable ceviche and monkey bread!

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  36. MichaelS

    Naples

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating my wife's birthday. Food was very great and Victoria was awesome.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was perfect so was our waiter. Just didn’t like that the toma hawk steak came out after everyone else was near done with their meal. So majority of table didn’t eat together.

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  38. ChristineD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yolo acknowledged our anniversary and made it very special for us!! Great night! Excellent food!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good; great restaurant overall. A Las Olas iconic scene.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Went on a Friday night around 10:30 PM, so it was pretty packed. A lot of people standing around but the ambience was nice. Service was good. Only waited about 15 minutes past my reservation time to get a table. Would definitely go again.

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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

YOLO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 523-1000.

YOLO is rated 4.6 stars by 5281 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for YOLO

333 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Las Olas Blvd. & SE 4th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is available at our front door. <br />There is a Parking Garage located directly behind the restaurant. There is plenty of metered parking on all of the side streets surrounding YOLO.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Martin Verano
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC-Acoustic Band on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 6pm-9pm.The only dance party on Las Olas!Music by O Lounge resident DJs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8PM.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.yolorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (954) 523-1000
  • Private party facilities
    YOLO is available for private lunch meetings, dinners, cocktail receptions, showers and other special events. We have a private room inside, private space on our beautifully landscaped patio, and a separate cocktail lounge which can be reserved.
  • Private party contact
    9545259001: (954) 523-1000

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