Boatyard Restaurant

Great place for lunch or dinner with a view of the harbor. Delicious blackened fish sandwich! Their fries are probably the best fries I've ever had; perfectly fried and seasoned, with just the right amount of salt. Great atmosphere and very professional attentive wait staff. Lunch crowd picks up around 12pm. Lots of seating options, including private rooms for larger groups and a beautiful bar. Definitely recommend.

Check them out Thursday nights (I think) lady's drink free and great music especially the outdoor bar!

I hate to leave bad reviews...... tonight I came for ladies night, as I was waiting for my friends, I went to the bar outside I got my first glass of wine for FREE. When I went back for my second ...

My favorite happy hour in Fort Lauderdale. I am all here for FRREEEEEE drinks lol. Ladies drink free on Thursday 7-11pm. The drinks and the food is great. It's a nice crowd, just wish they had bet...

For my friend's surprise 30th birthday, 16 of us dined at Boatyard and the entire experience was great! There's plenty of parking if you want to skip valet ($5). The staff was so friendly! The hos...

I've had the pleasure of eating here about ten times on various travels to Fort Lauderdale. Last night, I was pleasantly surprised to find my hotel being next door so of course this is where I end...

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Great shrimp, scallops, appetizers, and interesting cocktails. We went with friends and had a great time. I had the Scallops and a shrimp cocktail. The Jambalaya was outstanding. Service is ...

This is without a doubt, The best dining experience I've ever had and I've gone to some really high end restaurant across this nation. The Experience was a total 5 star worthy dining experience. M...

Great food. Wonderful setting with water views and yachts all around. My husband and I go whenever we are in town. We prefer to go for a late lunch rather than dinner so we avoid the crowds. Excel...

Wow every go to a place and you literally want everything in the menu! Well then this is our place. Made a reservation for lunch on OpenTable and sat outside right on the water. I got a fresh mahi...

Was expecting more... kind of like shooters, but overall it wasn't bad. Food was good but the atmosphere needs to be amped up!

Great brunch. This place is awesome. Kinda on the classy side. Sit at bar if possible because there is a wait on Sundays.

This wasn't a typical sit down dinner because I came in for a private event and we had a separate room to ourselves. Brussel sprouts and Calamari for appetizers are a great combination to share fo...

Food fish tacos. Excellent view of the yachts and water from the AC inside. Had a margarita made without sweet sour mix. And fresh lime juice and agave. Very good!! Great service. Second time we ...

I visited on a Thursday for ladies night. I didn't eat, but thought it was nice that dining was still available. The ladies night was one of the better ladies nights I've been too. Not too crowded, didn't have to wait too long at the bar and the crowd was friendly. Outside there were a few groups that were rowdy on the boats but other than that everyone was chill.

Horrible experience. Never going back. Good luck. The food was not up to par. Go elsewhere to enjoy better food

The Boatyard is a great place to hang out and eat, for us, on a Wednesday. Not overly crowded and over loud. We chose to sit outside so we had a little wait but we sat at the outside bar. The bart...

I am not a seafood fan but I must say that the steak salad I usually get here is quite delicious and lean. They also have a great Ladies night every Thursday that brings a packed crowd of all ages...

Great food and ambiance here - sat at the bar solo and had a great meal and drinks. Definitely worth the $$ while in Fort Lauderdale and highly recommended.

Can only compliment on the happy hour at the inside bar. Tuna tacos are phenomenal! Drinks were great as well. Service was attentive and helpful. One of the best happy hours with a view of the water. Definitely will be back.

Foods Amazing, however while dining outside the flies attacked our food and we were tired after fighting them off. Unacceptable when there was no solution for the relentless flies. Overall I highl...

Went here for drinks and food. It happened to be Happy Hour, which is only at the bar. No real tables to sit at around the bar, which totally sucks. I was told there was cocktail service at the be...

While attending a conference in town, we were looking for a place to eat for the night. Since we are staying nearby and the reviews were pretty good on yelp, we thought we would give it a try. Up...

Paella was probably the best I've ever had. Great flavors, susbstantial amound of fresh fish, not overloaded with rice.

My son took me here for Father's Day. I have been going to this restaurant on and off for the last 20 years I do not disclose any longer so I do not frequent it as much. The service and the food w...

I always loved this place. I visited a few times before the fire/renovation, when it was Bimini Boatyard. The name has changed, but the food, ambiance, and that view of the bay remains impeccable. I recommend the Bimini sweet loaf, yum. Everything on the menu is very aesthetically pleasing and bright, tasty and infused with very bold flavors. I highly recommend this place for any occasions, especially happy hour!

This is probably hands down my top my 5 favorite restaurants! From the atmosphere to the people everything! The boat ride was a great experience too. My friends and i had the appetizers and we wer...

Excellent service! Excellent food! Excellent atmosphere! Excellent job using paper-based straws and paper based to-go containers!

This place is perfect for all occasions. It's really nicely decorated and trendy. Everything we ate was very flavorful and well put together. Some dishes were a little on the salty side for me but...

I had the scallops with the slaw topping recommended by the waiter it was delicious I ask for bread that was a add on to the bill let me just say the bread was outstanding grilled with a slight sm...

Bartenders and wait staff were great! but the food is very mediocre, pork special was chewy and bland, Brussels sprouts...ahh ok, crab cake (1) for $17 not worth it, J Alexanders is the best for c...

Tasty Fish Sandwich ($17), Normal Miami Prices. Friendly Staff. Relaxing Atmosphere. Fresh Ingredients. Overall a nice place to enjoy a meal!

One of my favorites restaurants ! Everything is delicious. I recommended Floridian paella, key lime pie and for appetizer the calamari. All specialty drinks are amazing. I also recommend you arrive early so you can have a drink at the outdoor bar. Great views of the water.

Excellent meal but don't expect a low bill. We went here as a treat, had the honey bread, two glasses of wine, 6 oysters, the chicken which was good, and the paella which was excellent. Service was excellent. Total bill was 126 without gratuity, and that was fine for the meal, service and ambiance.

Albie was our server and he was very informative and hospitable. We had the Bimini bread and crab cake to start— both were delectable, especially the crab cake. The Oaxaca mole and roasted corn were the perfect accompaniment to the crab. The cocktails were also beautifully crafted and presented. Wonderful decor and all in all not too unreasonably priced, especially given the taste and quality of the food.

The food and service was impeccable, and it has a very upscale vibe. The waiter was attentive and personable. We loved the location which is right on the water. I had the salmon which was perfectly prepared. I can't say enough good things about the Boatyard, except to say that I would definitely return.

Have been coming to this location for many many years and the atmosphere is a bit strange, the menu needs conch salad and sangria and needs the Bimini flair, the help is learning the ropes and very long to get entrees even when it's slow!!!

Service was slow, without attention to detail. The music was loud for a restaurant. The food was ok, although the mash potatoes had too much salt. I order the grilled Mahi priced $28, with caper basil sauce and mash potatoes as side order. The sauces and side orders has no price listed on the menu. To my surprise, the charged... More

I came here for my first time for brunch, so this review is for that. The decor is very boating and open with nice sunlight. My friend and I ordered the unlimited drinks and started with the Bloody Marys. They actually have a bloody Mary bat where you create your own. First you choose from spicy, regular, or ceaser bloody... More

The Boatyard is fantastic in every sense of the word. The atmosphere is phenomenal with Tv's inside and beautiful outdoor seating. The food was excellent. The only complaint is that the menu is quite small. Overall, a can't miss.

What a fun evening at the Boatyard Restaurant! From the moment you walk through the door you know this is going to be a special evening. The high wood beam ceiling and open prep area for the kitchen immediately draw your attention as does the cart piled high with ice for the oysters, king crab legs, ceviche, and shrimp that... More

This is a lovely restaurant - everything on the menu is appealing. Food is quality, prices are okay. The service is just okay - efficient, not super friendly or anything. Can't exactly figure out what is off, but have had the same experience (or lack thereof) every time I've been. Gotta try it once though, if only for the lovely... More

The Boatyard has once again become a favorite bar n restaurant for locals as well as visitors. It's location on a canal off the Intracoastal also makes it a favorite among boaters. The quality of food is delicious and well presented. Best margaritas in town and on thursday nights it's a ladies night out favorite. Only draw back is the... More

FANTASTIC!! Had the fresh catch sandwich which was grouper. Probably one of the best I've had in Fort Lauderdale and I am very picky about my fresh fish. Highly recommend - service was uncomfortably formal for lunch but impeccable. Would definitely done there again view is quaint

Restaurant was suggested to us by our concierge @ hotel. Beautiful restaurant w/ great outdoor dining. We ate there 2x because we enjoyed it so much. Our servers were Liliana and our favorite, Danielle ( cuz she suggested THE dessert). Grilled wahoo or grilled swordfish are very good with several choices of sauces ( lemon herb vinaigrette & caper basil... More

Friendly staff helped us find a table during busy time See Food was tasty, well presented and of good quality

The bartender was great & gave excellent suggestions. Our waitress was amazing & friendly. The food was fantastic. The calamari was very fresh. I had the scallops which were very good & my husband had the grouper piccata. That was an amazing twist on a piccata receipe.

Great menu, quality of food, very well train staff and the atmosphere very well balance; between music, decor and a canal on the back terrace you have a great place to enjoy if you are in SE Ft. Lauderdale

Bimini Boatyard is one of our favourite restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. It was I believe part of the boatyard, and the character remains. The food is superb, although the portions would feed a family. The waitresses were extremely popular with the men in our party, VERY attractive, but the guys were not bad either. A good place to go.

A highlight of our vacation. We love seafood and the fish here varies by the day depending on the catch. The preparation was very different. I had the grouper and my husband had the tuna. Both were excellent. The Bimini bread could be dessert! We were inside but could easily view the marina from our table. The service was friendly... More

Came here for lunch. Great environment with wonderful outdoor seating and views. It is along the marina and has a large bar inside if you favor the AC. Nice menu with lots of options. They can make things gluten free, which is great. Good service. I had the soup of the day, which was a gumbo that worked perfectly for... More

Nice restaurant. Good fresh local fish, and steaks for the land lover too. Variety of sauces or freshly grilled. Beautiful yacht views on the water with inside and outside dining. Service was friendly and responsive. Nice energy with ables comfortably spaced for conversation.

Boat yard still has the delicious Bimini bread and lovely salads and delicious soups are what we had The servers are very knowledgeable very personable and only enhance your meal

We are locals and go to this restaurant several times a month. The food and drinks are delicious and the service is always excellent. It is on the pricey side but it is a pretty casual restaurant. The crab cake appetizer & Paella entree are my favorites.

Food is good. Menu is not earth shattering or are the flavor a but it is solid. Been there twice now and usually sit at bar. Bartenders are on point and very friendly. Room is beautiful and the view is quite good. Outdoor area is quite nice. They have two private dining rooms that are well designed and look good... More

Loved the food! Sat outside by the water, very nice. It had good music on a Saturday night. The Sun Kiss was really good (for a fruity cocktail) and well presented with the frozen orchid ball in the drink. I had the Swordfish(cooked to perfection, it was like butter melting in your mouth) in a caper basil sauce with the heirloom tomatoes on the side(they came with blue cheese on top which made it so much better) I tried 2 different desserts that caught my eye on the menu. The decadent duo and the paradise tiramisu. The paradise tiramisu suprised me with the strong taste of passion fruit which made it a little too tart for my liking. The decadent duo had a lot going on. It had raspberry chocolate gelato(which was too bitter for our taste) with a chocolate cake that had dried cranberries on top in the center(which tasted weird with the cake so we just picked those off) and 2 small pieces of a chocolate mousse with a layer of something crunchy on the bottom(this was delish for those chocolate lovers out there!)

The thing that plagues this place is the food. It's a great place to sit outside with a group of people. Too pricey. The outside Bar has the best bartenders.

Atmosphere was upscale. Food was well cooked. A little pricey for separate items. $8 for a side. $3 for extra sauce. The octopus app was different and delicious. Fish wasn't the best of my life but fresh. Overall for a nice dinner it's good. The waiter put all tickets on 1 large bill so checkout was time consuming.

Thursdays are busy days as it was Ladies Night. Besides being a great restaurant, it is a popular social place whether your by the large inside bar or out on the large deck by the patio bar. The server and his trainee took great care of our table of 7. Service was fast and prompt. The server perfectly paced and... More

not a big fan, food is mediocre, expensive, been several times, just not a good value, valet parking or self park

The food was fair at best but the service was way too slow! The waitress had a very poor understanding of the menu and could not answer most of our questions. Don't think I will be going back

We stopped here for lunch. It was a lovely place right on the water. They had some great salad options & cocktail suggestions. We opted for water since we were driving to Sarasota later in the afternoon. I had the Boatyard salad; arugula, blistered corn, shaved fennel, avocado, roasted peppers, Jerez vinaigrette.( Sherry) My guy ordered the MAHI sandwich but... More

Went for dinner and had wonderful time. The atmosphere is very comfortable and casual. Located on the water almost all tables have some view, and there is dining outside as well. Staff is very good and will recommend if needed. Menu has good selections and varied. We had steal and fish, both very good and well prepared. I can recommend... More

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale. I go to this restaurant at least twice a month and have enjoyed New Year's Eve dinner and Mother's Day brunch there, as well. My personal favorite on the menu for dinner is the Grouper Piccata, and on the day menu I love their burger. Make sure to... More

Restaurant is located at the marina, super cool spot with outdoor marina deck dinning and bar, or indoor fancy dinning room. Food is average but serves good drink. More a social hangout than a restaurant for foodies, therefore wait staff is more on the casual to rough side. Serving wine by the belly and never provide a napkin even with... More

Ordered the brussel sprout appetizer that the bartender raved about. Not so great since the brussel sprouts were too big to be tender. Ordered salmon for an entree. I got an cooked piece of salmon and a lemon on the plate. Poor presentation and under cooked.

The place has been completely remodeled with a real city modern boatyard feel. Menu is more limited than the old restaurant but they do offer the Bimini Bread. Big bar area and still offering outside seating. Great views but average food at a higher price. Waitress was super and service was great. Valet parking $3.00 self park is possible with... More

Fantastic food! Had omelette filled with salmon and every option available hubby had eggs Benedict same choices... Pick your own and they make it right in front of you! But, wait there is more! Totally renovated loved the atmosphere best of all were the $20 all u can drink Bloody Mary bar huge shrimp and anything else you could imagine!... More

Went here on the recommendation of the hotel concierge as he indicated they had a great lunch menu. We got there a few minutes late for the lunch menu but decided to stay. It was the best decision ever. Everyone loved what they ordered from seafood, chicken to taco appetizers. The veggies with each dish was superb. A little pricey... More

Dined here for an anniversary dinner on Sunday 6/26 on the patio. The good: Food was great and our waitress was excellent Had the brussel sprouts and Bimini Bread as an app. Both Grouper and Snapper were absolutely delicious. The unfortunate: There was a group of about 8 adults and 6 kids under the age of 6. The kids were... More

The old Bimini Boatyard was a favorite place for us to eat in Ft Lauderdale - we were so-o-o disappointed in the new restaurant, "Boatyard". The service was slow and not friendly, the food was not good, and the prices were over-the-top (which is OK for a great meal, but this definitely was not). We will not go back -

Since the owner of YOLO took over the restaurant and completely redid the inside and the menu, except for the Bimini Bread, Boatyard is a great place for a reasonably priced meal with the ability to sit by the water, weather permitting. It is great for both lunch and dinner.

Went for a lunch with family visiting from out of town. We sat by the water outside and the view was lovely. The menu is varied with something for everyone. Excellent service.

Ausgezeichnetes Essen in stimmungsvoller Lokalität mit schönem Aussenbereich. Sehr nette Bedienung. Absolut empfehlenswert. Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis. Great food in very nice atmosphere with a beautiful outside area. Very kind personnel. Definitely a place to see and eat in Fort Lauderdale! Very fair prices for what you get.

I had lunch here with a friend. My burger was delicious and my friend said her mahi sandwich was good. The décor is pleasant.

Went there with friends and sat outside. Very slow service at the bar but sitting outside was good. The food was good although limited in vegetarian vegan options. We had sorbet and ice cream for dessert and the portion size was huge.

I was with a wedding party. We had several choices for an entree and I chose the flat iron steak which should have been a great steak. The Demi glacé sauce was delicious. The mashed potatoes were delicious. One carrot was very hard. The green beans were great. The key lime pie was excellent. The steak was cut into medallions.... More

Doesn't get much better for intercoaatal side views! The foods great too and they have awesome weekly events like "Boats and Bubbles"! (Ladies happy hour with a ride on a boat, for free!)

Great location right on the waterway which allows for boats to dock. The decor is great and fits the name. It has an outdoor lounge area and outdoor bar to compliment the one inside. However, I would describe the food as plain.