Escape Rooftop Lounge has one of the best views in Fort Lauderdale hands down. It's the perfect…read morespot to grab a drink, lounge, and take in the skyline and water views. The vibe is relaxed yet elevated, making it great for a casual night out or a special event. They also serve food, with light bites and shareable options that pair really well with the cocktails perfect for snacking while you enjoy the atmosphere rather than a full sit dowbmeal. I came for a doggy Christmas event, and it was such a fun experience. Super pet-friendly, welcoming, and well organized, which made it even more memorable. Whether you're stopping by for drinks, food, or an event, Escape Rooftop Lounge is a great place to unwind with a view.

I was completely wooed into choosing Escape Rooftop Bar for my wife's birthday. The reviews…read morepromised incredible drinks, impressive food, and a memorable experience. I can confidently say they delivered on one of those things, the experience. Unfortunately, the food felt like a failed attempt to escape... an escape room. Let's start with what absolutely works. The location is stunning. Truly breathtaking. The views are spectacular, the atmosphere is elegant, and the setting makes you feel like you have unlocked a premium level of Fort Lauderdale nightlife. The service is upscale and unhurried. No one rushes you, no one pressures you, and you are encouraged to linger and enjoy the moment. From a vibe perspective, you are winning. The drink menu is limited, but what they offer is top notch. Well crafted, balanced, and enjoyable. Think of the drinks as the first puzzle you solve successfully. Confidence is high at this point. Then the food arrives, and this is where the escape attempt starts to fall apart. We began with the bruschetta, which was absolutely dominated by balsamic. Not gently accented. Not thoughtfully drizzled. This was a full-scale balsamic ambush that completely overwhelmed the dish. Puzzle one failed. Next came the octopus. Perfectly cooked. Tender. Juicy. Textbook execution. Unfortunately, the flavor was nowhere to be found. Every bite was completely hijacked by the beans in the dish, leaving the octopus feeling like a background prop in its own plate. Puzzle two failed, morale dropping. Then came the calamari and mussels. Once again, the seafood was cooked properly, but flavor had clearly escaped through a hidden exit. Bland, forgettable, and confusing in how something prepared this well could taste like so little. Puzzle three failed, clock ticking. The fourth dish was the caprese salad, which somehow managed to swing in the opposite direction of the bruschetta. The tomatoes tasted like they were fresh from a grocery store shelf. The balsamic barely showed up this time, as if it had used up all its energy earlier. The mozzarella sat there watery and bland, contributing nothing and offering no clues. Final puzzle failed. Escape attempt unsuccessful. By the end of the meal, I felt like I had just spent two hours in an escape room where everything looked incredible, the staff was friendly, the room design was flawless, but none of the puzzles worked and you never actually escaped. Overall, Escape Rooftop Bar delivers breathtaking views, excellent service, and strong drinks. But the food turns the entire experience into a beautifully designed trap. When expectations are sky high and the kitchen cannot deliver, the disappointment hits harder. Two stars, awarded for the scenery, the cocktails, and the hope that one day the food finds the exit.

I had a great time at this event! The food was good. I especially loved the ahi tuna over the…read moreavocado tempura and the yakitori chicken. Both of these bites melted my heart. I enjoyed having an ocean view and it did give cruise ship vibes. This is a really good spot if you want to have a girls/guys night or a date night. Definitely want to come back with my girlfriends

This places has a perfect view of the beach and ocean. Perched above the city, it boasts a vibrant…read moreatmosphere with an array of games tailored for adults. From cornhole to giant Jenga, the playful setting fosters a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The menu surprises with delectable bites and friendly service. It's on the 6th floor of the Conrad and had a laid-back ambiance, and enticing activities. Great after work or weekend spot that combines delicious food and playful entertainment to socialize and network

Came for Mother's Day, part of our Staycation. First time here and definitely not the last. We were…read morelucky enough to score a last-minute reservation, and I'm so glad we did because this place is SUCH a vibe. Between the city and ocean views, the sexy atmosphere, the DJ playing all the best hits, and the indoor/outdoor seating, it instantly gave upscale date night and girls' night energy. Definitely a 21+ crowd and reservation-worthy. We sat outside overlooking the views, and from the moment we arrived, Barbie (I think her name was Barbara/Barbie) was such a sweet and welcoming hostess. Our server was also amazing she was a redhead (forgot her name but shoutout to the "redhead sisters" lol). We started with the short rib empanadas, which were DELICIOUS and came with onions and peppers that added so much flavor. We also had the shrimp two ways coconut fried shrimp and ceviche style. The coconut flavor wasn't super noticeable, but overall still really good. Black Angus Filet medium. WOW. Easily the best thing we ordered. It came with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and this incredible black mushroom sauce that tied everything together perfectly. Cooked beautifully and packed with flavor. Honestly, I'm still thinking about it. My mom ordered the spice crusted salmon salad and absolutely loved it. We also tried the Alla vodka... it was okay for us personally. My cousin and I are huge Italian food lovers, so we've definitely had better, but my moms enjoyed it. Drinks were also on point, we had two dirty martinis, aunt had a margarita, and mom had a white wine. While enjoying the music and rooftop atmosphere. They even have indoor and outdoor bar seating plus bathroom attendants, which added to the upscale experience.

Beautiful, hip, trendy bar located on the 26th floor of the Hilton for an excellent, panoramic view…read moreof Ft Lauderdale and the ocean. Make reservations, since there is a limited number of first-come first serve seats at the bar and no reserved tables left on a Friday night. Menu is tapas style and features unique, interesting cocktails with special effects. Third visit, We got a great view of the ocean next to the glass wall this time. We had the: - empanadas (2) - Waygu dumplings - good but small - Shrimp Two Ways - smaller, spicy mayo shrimp, fries - Make Your Own Margarita - you pick the juice, tequila, rim (salt vs sugar) First and 2nd visits: We had a Crystal Clear Colada which had pineapple rum and Ron Zacapa Rum and came had dry ice smoke. To make it clear, is an almost add day effort by the bartender. It was quite good and different from the white pina coladas. We enjoyed talking with Henri and the bartending service of Matthew. We at first had looked around for a seat at the bar and were on our way out after not finding one inside or outside, and we appreciated Mathew coming after us to let us know some seats just opened up. We made reservations and came back the next night where we had a corner table near the plants and overlooking the Four Seasons hotel and Residences next door. My husband had the charcuterie platter for his dinner while the Coconut Shrimp was more than enough for me. In addition to the fried shrimp, there were a whole bowl full of large chunks of shrimp in a creamy sauce. Very good! To enter, you need to enter through the roped off elevator in the Hilton lobby.

We had an excellent evening dining at Maass!…read more The restaurant is set up very nicely and located right on ft lauderdale beach within the Four Seasons. Upscale and clean as well as having a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone we interacted with was very welcoming. This is a great spot for a date night or to celebrate something! We each had a pre-dinner cocktail on one of the couches outside before being seated, which were both delicious- Highly recommend the Toronto! As well as the Taormina if you are looking for something a little on the sweeter side. Once we were seated inside, we ordered the tasting menu which allowed us to sample a little bit of everything. All of the dishes were very unique and different from each other. We were served the wellfleet oyster, shrimp cocktail, duck confit, foie gras nutter butter, apple and burrata salad, a pasta dish with truffle, brioche stuffed Amish chicken, and the "banana" for desert with some other small pastries as well as jelly candies. The favorite was the foie gras nutter butter, which was absolutely decadent- I highly recommend giving this a try. We will definitely be returning in the future once they update their seasonal menu with new dishes!

This is a beautiful waterfront restaurant at the Four Seasons, and I'd been looking forward to…read moretrying Ft. Lauderdale's newest Michelin-starred spot. We sat outside and did the seasonal tasting menu. Overall, it was good, but I was disappointed it wasn't truly amazing -- which is what most people expect from Michelin-star dining. The plating, technical execution, and quality were excellent, but somewhere along the way, flavor often took a back seat. One dish also came with what seemed like julienned wax or parchment paper mixed in, which I had to spit out -- definitely unexpected at this level. 5/5 Koshihikari Rice with Maitake -- Served under a creamy Comté foam that slowly melted away to reveal perfect rice underneath. A comforting umami bomb with nutty notes. Easily one of our favorites. 5/5 Wagyu Croustade -- Wagyu tartare in a crisp pastry shell with smoked onion gelée and crispy leeks. Rich, bright, smoky, and texturally perfect. 5/5 Foie Gras "Nutter Butter" -- I'm allergic to peanuts so I couldn't try it, but my husband said it was outstanding. 5/5 Apple & Burrata Salad -- Refreshing, playful, and beautifully balanced while still letting the burrata shine. The flaxseed tuile added great texture. 4/5 Prawn Toast -- Very good, especially with the quail egg, but the gochujang barely registered and the toast itself was extremely oily. 4/5 Japanese A5 Wagyu Bavette -- Perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the sweet potato, but the goji-berry mole was too sweet and overpowering. We would've preferred something more savory with a little heat. 4/5 Wellfleet Oyster -- Beautifully chilled, but the coconut foam overwhelmed the delicate oyster and muted the smoked garlic. 4/5 Brioche Pull Aparts -- Warm, buttery, and pillowy soft. Good, just not particularly memorable. 3.5/5 Brioche Stuffed Amish Chicken -- Impressive technically and incredibly moist, but lacking flavor overall. Even the foie gras sauce fell flat, which felt almost impossible. 2/5 Roasted Corn -- My substitute for the Foie Gras "Nutter Butter" because of my peanut allergy, and honestly not remotely equivalent. Just roasted corn in a dry rice paper cup. 4/5 The Banana -- Hazelnut cake layered with perfectly pea sized piped praline cream and topped with a thin sheet of white chocolate. Great hazelnut flavor and crunch, though the chocolate lacked the snap I expected from being properly tempered (or maybe sat out too long). The dark chocolate ice cream had nice coffee notes but wasn't very creamy. 3.5/5 Strawberry Cheesecake -- Light with an interesting strawberry yuzu compote, but too sweet and not memorable. It may have suffered from sitting out too long. 3.5/5 Madeleines -- Served with a banana foster-style accompaniment. Slightly dry, missing that classic crisp exterior and buttery interior. We didn't order the last two desserts and were told they were compliments from our waiter -- possibly because of the mystery substance I found in one dish. No one really followed up on it, but we appreciated the gesture.

Came here for after dinner drinks when visiting from out of town…read moreSurprised to find it was not busy and no music on a Sunday night- even on a holiday weekend- that made the atmosphere lacking in my opinion That said we got great service from bartender Fabio- great drinks and he even suggested a place to get famous chicken wings

Very much enjoyed our drink here. My very dry vodka martini was perfectly made and the ambience was…read morelovely. I'll add on to the great Drew reviews Drew provided warm and welcoming service from beginning to end. He is a great representative for the Living Room!

Wednesday night at Twice Removed absolutely exceeded expectations. We started with the sticky ribs…read moreappetizer... the BEST it already had us planning a return trip just for the wings (my boyfriend swears they're the best he's ever had). For dinner, he got the honey chicken Sammy with sidewinder fries, and I went with the chimmichurri steak frites with curly fries... SO good. Everything came out piping hot, quickly, and you can tell the food and drinks are really thoughtfully crafted. What stood out most, though, was the customer service. The three main staff members Drew, Mel, and Darian (I think?) were incredible. Every single one of them went above and beyond for every guest the entire time. When we arrived, there were just a couple tables outside, but once it started raining, they seamlessly accommodated everyone inside without missing a beat. The vibe is such a cool mix, neighborhood spot meets speakeasy meets tiki with a slightly elevated feel, but still super comfortable. Everyone in the place seemed to know each other or quickly became friends. The music was great, and by 7:30 the live entertainment started, he was funny, engaging, and talented. We got there just in time to catch the tail end of happy hour for our first drink, and from there it just kept getting better. Drew, the bartender, even went out of his way to make me a specialty drink I had seen on Yelp that's no longer on the menu, such a thoughtful touch. By 7:30 on a Wednesday, the place was packed, which says everything. Exceptional service, amazing food, great drinks, and an all around fun, welcoming atmosphere. We'll absolutely be back.

Went to Twice Removed after a concert nearby in Wilton Manors and had a mixed experience overall. I…read morereally wanted to love the place because the atmosphere is great -- very comfortable, relaxed, and in a fun area to spend the evening. The bar and restaurant itself has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. I ordered the tuna appetizer, but unfortunately it just wasn't for me. To their credit, the staff handled it very professionally and took it back without any issue, which I appreciated. The rest of the table had a much better experience with their meals. The steak and salads especially got good reviews from everyone and looked very well prepared. Even though my dish missed the mark, the service and atmosphere were solid enough that I'd still consider giving eTwic another try in the future. Sometimes one item just doesn't hit, and there were definitely enough positives about the restaurant to make me curious to come back and try something different next time. I know that one friend at the table really enjoys this place so I must believe that she has good taste!

BEWARE - FAKE/PAID reviews??? The only thing accurate in reviews is that there is one…read morewaiter/attendant, who was friendly but works alone and service takes a long time. I ordered the steak with mashed potatoes based upon previous reviews. Disgusting. Took one bite. Overcooked, shriveled piece of meat. Mashed potatoes came to the table cold. Out of all the choices around, do yourself a favor and avoid this place!

Staying at the hotel for a month at the beach, so I have been able to visit this location several…read moretimes. The food is basically Italian/Argentinian/American. I have had several things from the menu, including a hamburger, house salad, wild salmon, chicken Melanesia, empanadas and even a hot dog! Everything is fresh and high quality. The salmon is huge and very fresh. It has a mild blackening/seasoning that forms a nice crust. The chicken reminds me of my mom/grandma/great grandma's chicken cutlets! Very Italian/Sicilian vibe. (Get them with mash potatoes). The patio is always comfortable with a great breeze and a view of the ocean a block away. What really stands out here though is the friendly service. Andres has been there almost every night and has always been great. He is very prompt with bringing drinks and food. You can see them hustling down to the kitchen and keeping things running smoothly. But what I like the most is the friendliness. He is always willing to chat about soccer, music, wine, or anything else (but also knows when to leave you alone so you can eat). Also, the value is pretty good. The wine is $10 or less. They have my favorite Malbec. And even the ribeye, at the beach, for $27 is not bad at all. Some of the appetizers are a bit pricey ($13 french fries) but I think all in all its one of the better values in the area. Note they do not serve liquor, only beer and wine. Also, there are no tables inside. Just a small bar inside and then several tables outside. This is a fairly quiet and unpretentious restaurant. If you want a trendy noisy evening this is not the place. It has never been packed, but there is usually a person or two at the bar. They play music but it does not dominate the atmosphere. Usually something chill like reggae. If you want friendly service, good food, and a relaxing environment, then this is a great choice. Dog friendly patio. This is the type of place you can sit with a book and drink wine, or catch the soccer game and have a beer or three. Definitely worth a visit especially if you are staying at the hotel!

My friend and I had dinner at Wine Garden to celebrate her recent engagement and it was such a…read morebeautiful little spot! The ambiance of the place is lovely, decorated with string lighting that looks so gorgeous at night. The patio area is much bigger than I anticipated and even has some larger tables for any larger parties. We started off with an appetizer of the peach burrata, which was tasty! I would give it 4/5. We then got wine flights which I thought were such a great value for the price. You get 3 small sized wine glasses for $15 and get to sample three wines! Definitely recommend this 5/5. As entrees, we shared two entrees - the pesto pasta and the gnocchi which at the time was made with a pork type of sauce. Both were very delicious and we really enjoyed the flavors of both. The consistency of the gnocchi's sauce was a bit interesting, as it was all sort of blended together, but the flavor was very good! Would give them each 4/5. We ended the night with tiramisu - delicious and the presentation was very cute. I haven't had very much tiramisu to compare against, but I'll give it 5/5 as I really enjoyed it! As for service, our waitress was very attentive and nice but note that they can get busy on weekend evenings, so expect a little bit of a wait. Overall, I had a great time and enjoyed the food. My favorite part of the night were the ambiance and the wine flights. I hope to come back again soon!

We liked this place so much we went back three nights in a row…read more Sat at the bar every time--service was awesome, drinks were great, and the staff made it a really easy place to just hang out. Super friendly across the board. The vibe is the best part. The outdoor courtyard setup is really cool, especially at night. Just a great atmosphere whether you're grabbing a drink or staying a while. Had the margarita pizza our last night and it was legit--really good. Highly recommend if you're in Fort Lauderdale and want a laid-back spot with great energy.

The Shorely is still a hit now more than ever! I do truly believe whenever visiting Fort Lauderdale…read morethis has become a must visit spot that's how iconic it now is! I visited again for the anniversary party and was shocked how many people were there! It was great to see and the energy was off the charts. They had an anniversary drink special which was nice as well as a ton of pop up bars and electric music from a dj. It felt like an EDM concert but free to attend which I was incredible. The beat was so good that it made everyone dance throughout the boat. I have to say that they definitely know how to run a party. I'm not sure if every Saturday night is that busy or if it was due to the anniversary party but I will have to visit again soon to see. The entire marina village was decorated so nicely and had people throughout so it felt alive. I am so glad this addition in Fort Lauderdale is getting the love it deserves so it can still stay lively and be recommended to all. Can't wait to visit again soon.

Its a two level boat docked in the Bahia Mar Marina. Long full service bar on the ground floor but…read morewe ventured to the upstairs for Happy Hour at 4pm - 7pm. The bartender was excellent and the wife had the Aperol Spritz for $7.00. Unbelievable views of the marina and ultra crazy big yachts. Gender assigned bathrooms with a blue and white boating theme. Fun time and will return soon.

I'm visiting the Foodie & Cocktail BFF and we're looking for a post dinner place in Fr. Lauderdale…read morewhere we can catch up over some cocktails on a weekday night. Sidecar Speakeasy was the play... The speakeasy entrance was hidden in a hallway you can walk right by without even noticing. I dig it. Once inside, it's dark. Most of the light is coming from the light showcasing the bottles in the bar. The seating is a little tight as they're trying to maximize space for such a small area. We visited here twice during my visit: We sat at a table and a bar. You have the perfect amount of space for your party, but you're pretty close to the next table or bar seat. No claustrophobic vibes though. All the mixologists were great during both visits. One visit, we ordered their signature cocktails from the menu. When we sat at the bar, we had the mixologist surprise with a cocktail off the menu. He just asked what kind of liquor vibe we wanted, and he took it from there. He was super creative with every cocktail which made for a great time. They stayed upon until midnight one one visit and until 1 am on the other one. Both my visits were on a weekday. The sidecar speakeasy is easily my favorite bar in Fort Lauderdale and I have a feeling I'll be back. Enjoy!

Sidecar Speakeasy is such a vibe. The second you walk in, it feels like you stepped right into the…read more1920s. The decor, the lighting, the whole atmosphere... it really gives that true speakeasy feel and they absolutely nailed it. The drinks are so unique and honestly just on point. You can tell the staff takes their time with every single cocktail. Nothing is rushed. Everything is made with intention and you can taste the difference. Huge shoutout to Kester and Rafa. Their mixology skills are next level and they really make the whole experience even better. They know what they are doing and it shows. If you want amazing drinks in a place that feels special and has that old school charm, definitely check out Sidecar Speakeasy. I would go back in a heartbeat.