A total dump. Came at midnight, open until 2 am. $15 cover and not a single dancer. Decent clubs would not start charging a cover until they had something going on. 2 other customers... explains no dancers. Club needs management/owners that know how to run a business. 3 employees out of 7 have their faces in their phones. The bathrooms are clean. read more

Went to order a drink. Bartender with a mullet tucked under his cap purposely ignored me multiple times. He "happily" served younger guys and even some women before finally taking my order. Your job is not to pick and choose who you think is cute enough to serve!!! And when he finally took my order, he took my $20 and bucketted EIGHT BUCKS!!! I questioned him and stood there waiting as he again avoided eye contact with me. I wasn't gonna let it go! I saw him throw the change in his tip jar. When I called him out he dug out the eight bucks and practically threw it at me. HELL NAW!!!!! Absolutely Despicable! read more

Becca is amazing. See her on S,M,T in outside bar and R night inside... Honestly the absolute best time of our trip to FTL!! read more

Boardwalk - Becca - Gay Bars Near Me - Ft Lauderdale, Florida

I've always had a good time. It's not pretending to be anything other than what it is. The dancers are doing their jobs -- you know what you are getting into when you walk in. You want to have fun? You want to relax? You want to just chill? Yeah. Just don't go in here and be a jerk. You get what you give. Positive fun vibes gets you the same. read more

After a great first time in town & checking out this spot one night with a friend, I attempted to recreate the magic a 2nd night & was shocked to be told by the manager (Frazier) apparently that I couldn't come in based on my outfit (not having a shirt under my overalls). In this hot & humid weather, I have never had such a complaint anywhere else, but for some reason (on Juneteenth), at THIS particular time in the world we are currently living in, coming from a pretentious & privileged white man to a black boy from the south, is appalling but not my first time experiencing discrimination & racism face to face. Good music, cool crowd, nice concept of an afters, but TRASH management. Good luck boys & girls. Just glad I dont live here and have to deal with such again read more

Stopped in the Boardwalk last night Friday June 26th , around 12:00 midnight They charge $15, To walk in the door , I sat at the bar ordered a Corona , I will NOT refer to the dancers as dancers , They are only money sucking hawks , In the 90 mins I was there , No one went on the pole , One person went on stage and only just lightly moved his shoulder a little bit for a moment , Some other clown was walking back and forth on top of the bar counter looking to take your money only to see him walk and look at his expensive sneakers , The others were standing in groups chatting with each other, I was asked if I'd like to see one person naked and go to the bk room , When I said no thank you , He made a comment and walked away , I would have excepted a back rub massage but they did not ask me , I also have to say none of the so called dancers are attractive looking , I hope the owner of Boardwalk reads this message and take this as a wake up call to improve his business , In the meantime I recommend the competitor . LA BOY , with alway free admission , The best best best talented great personalities best dancers in the world , Boardwalk you are wearing a hat , The front of the hat has a F in front that stands for failure , read more

Didn't go inside the club for the entertainment, but stopped in and ate on the patio for dinner. Given that it is a gentlemen's gentlemen bar, it was actually very classy and comfortable. It didn't feel over the top or sleepy. Just right. The food, amazingly affordable for the area, was delicious. I would not hesitate to come back here for a meal before a night out! read more

It became very clear tonight that boardwalk is not for Black LBTQ+ Men. After coming here from Palm Beach County on Thursdays and some Saturday and Sunday nights consistently. To be disrespected by the front Cash Lady after we paid cash to get in and then being told "you're Black so get change from the bar" and the straight security then comes and demands an apologize and said I don't care what the front cash lady said you need to apologize. So #boardway #boardwayfortlauderdale thanks for demonstrating out loud that Black LGBTQ+ men and transgender women are not welcome here and even when staff is wrong, that you will side with them over the customers. Black folks stop supporting businesses that smile and disrespect you to your face and then demand that you apologize even though we (Black Folks) are being disrespect. Not with in our LGBTQ community especially not in this time in this country and not in 2025 #fuckedup #lgbtq+ #nohonor #blackbeware #don'tdome #girlbye read more

Security assaulted a kid after he tried to report the officer's behavior to the manager. The kid was just standing there, and the security officer kept approaching him outside the club as he was leaving. Then he threw him to the ground. read more

AMAZiNG. Always so much fun. Imagine hot dancers on the whole bar dancing above you coming to you while you enjoy amazing cocktails and great music. So much better. read more

Fun and more fun..: and the boys were fine too, they are great. Loved it! I recommend to ask for Jesus- :) Nights are better on Saturday read more

My friend and I stopped by for a few rounds tonight and sat on the patio. Social distancing was being adhered to and it was a beautiful evening to be outside. Gus, the owner, stopped by our table and spoke with us for at least fifteen minutes. His charm is enamouring, especially if one likes their New York gentleman. I hope they're able to return to "full operation" aka FULL MONTY, sooner than later! read more

A very fun late night bar! They stay open later than other bars so it's great to go there to end your night (or morning! lol)

Beware of the front lady who takes your entrance fee. I asked to change a $100 bill into singles and she gave me this 10 stack of folded $1 bills and after I counted it there was only $56. Pure scam. One of the dancers told me I'm not the first to notice this and she prob pockets the diff. And not to complain otherwise they will kick you out. Just go old school and go to the bank prior to coming here and bring your own wad of bills or just go to Johnson's where it's more reputable and they actually give you the right amount of cash back. After 2 am it gets busy here bc all the real clubs have closed and this is where every one ends up to do drugs in the bathroom. No thanks Tom Hanks. read more

I really used to love this place in the 1990s and 2000s, but on returning in June, 2024, I found it to be a shell of its former self, Drinks were good and the BT friendly but the dancers and customers were almost nonexistent on. Friday night at midnight. When one of the few dancers there wanted to do a lap dance, I asked how much. He said $30 to the house for a small room plus $25 per song. So a 8-9 min lap dance would come to over $100. And to top it off, the customer has to pay $30 to the house each time he or she goes into the lap dance area, even if it were another dance with the same dancer. So that may explain why the place is dead. But that's not the worst of it. When a customer didn't want to do a dance, we overheard a dancer tell another dancer "I should put a few bullets into that customer's head". I hoping that was just the way some folks talk but who knows. So I definitely won't ever be back. And I don't recommend the place to anyone! So disappointed that a great bar has fallen by the wayside. read more

The place looks good the so called owner needs to stop drinking the profits and stay out of the barter way so she can do her job she has done it more years than her if it's to be a social hour for him move to a table new bar looks nice bar stools are hard as rocks not comfortable read more

I used to come to this establishment a lot but unfortunately my last two visits have confirm that it has lost its shine. I would give zero stars if yelp allowed. Cover is now $10, used to pay $5. Quality of dances is not what it use to be. In fact they should be call 'standers' since all they do is stand, no dancing, no entertaining, no engaging with clients. And IF they do happen to engage with you, it's usually them trying to take you for all your money. I get it, they are they to make a living, and I'm willing to generously tip each and all dancers, but they made no effort to entertain or engage with the crowd. Yet they act entitled as if they are owed your money. One 'dancer' demanded I pay him $100 after he brushed his cock against my thigh. Most of the dancers were busy eating, drinking with the bartenders or crowded around what appeared to be a regular client. Each time I go they seem to have completed some for m of renovation, unfortunately the only thing that needs a reno is the quality and attitude of the current dancers. This last trip has confirm that i should just stick to Johnson's at Wilton manor. The appeal of Boardwalk was that they danced USE TO be more engaging and intimate. Now you're better off going to Johnson's. They dancers there may not be as social, but nor are the current ones at boardwalk. At least Johnson's dancers are entertaining. read more

If you are a person of leather I would caution you not to visit this establishment the person owning it followed me into the parking lot all over a posting I put online I felt literally attacked and I personally do not feel it's a safe space. I will never ever ever venture into this establishment again as a Sir. There are way too many establishment in Wilton Manors you can visit that actually care about you personally not your money. Message me I'll guide you where to go if your leather and wanting respect and not pushed and shoved around by security staff! read more

Strippers are not the best and the lady at the entrance was very rude we were just getting cash from the ATM and she mistreated us because we didn't have the cash right away, I get it it's a business and of course we would pay but there's nothing wrong with smiling and being nice to the people who are paying you to be here read more

Terrible place! $10 cover charge and the dancers don't dance they just do what everyone else commented try to find who is most gullible and force a massage on them when you don't want one and then charge you. Gin and tonic ordered tasted terrible. People smoke inside including the "dancers". This place used to be way better! Will not be back and recommend you avoid at all costs! read more

Vickie is the best!!!!! Came here ordered some wings and a drink . She was beyond fast brought one of my friends and now she wants to come here every day after work so I would definitely recommend! Thanks Vickie read more

The Boardwalk Café was formerly Beefcakes. It is a very pleasant open patio bar located right in front of the Boardwalk which is an all gay male stripper club. As the Boardwalk has new owners everything has or is in the process of being remodeled. The kitchen of Boardwalk Café is new and as such spotlessly clean. The smelly backed up toilets have all been fixed, the décor has been spruced up and the menu completely changed. Though they seem to be ignoring their blackboard menu, not listing any specials and allowing someone to post on it that is incapable of legible writing, their printed menu is really good with some outstanding offerings such as shrimp cocktails, BBQ ribs, chicken tenders, pizza, varying salads and their Boardwalk Café special of Mozzarella Moons ($19). Then such bar food goodies as hot dogs and classic Philly cheesesteaks to dinner delights of grilled salmon, Cajun fish, New York strip and filet mignon ($21). The bartenders here are all pretty good. They know what they are doing. They are professional, polite and give a decent pour to their drinks. For my snack I had their foot long hot dog served with onion and fries. As a hot dog aficionado I was delight with the way they had done the onions and so perfectly coated the dog allowing some of the juices to seep into the roll. I really like the ambiance of Boardwalk Café. For that it is one of the best in the area. But, I can't rate it all that high because the place doesn't even open until around 3:00 or 4:00PM, so you can forget having lunch here. And that even holds true on weekends; hence no Sunday brunch and no more car washes which I really miss as I truly enjoyed watching all those sexy stripper boys wiggling themselves around while clean my car. Sadly as of yet there seems to be no website for the place and overall it Boardwalk Café seems to be a work in progress. read more

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I'm a native and have been going to the boardwalk off and on for years and years. The front door guy Dennis is the biggest a$$hole I've ever encountered there at the front door. If he has the option of being nice or mean he will certainly choose the later. Go to another male strip club if you dont want to deal with with a$$holes at the front door to totally ruin your vibe walking in or out. He has no clue what dealing with people who drink and are having fun entails and he will totally ruin your mood. read more

Tragic people hate Boardwalk. I've been coming here for years and there have been all kinds of moments. Good ones, great ones, and sure, some sketchy ones - but you know what - they've all been great stories to tell. Do not be a drunk messy fool and you'll love this place. Bartenders are fun and nice (shout out to Felipe and Andres - great guys) and the food is actually fantastic. Come for bites and sit outside and avoid the debauchery inside. Or do that and then go in. Go in and enjoy the drinks and the eye candy. The go-go guys are not your flavor - just wait - they change up as the night goes on. Still not your scene - then leave or just stay and enjoy great bartenders. read more

Updating my review exactly 5 years after I posted my last one, and am lowering my rating of Boardwalk yet again to 2 stars for "Meh. I've experienced better." Note that this review should not reflect badly on the adjacent "Beefcakes Grill" that's also in this same building, as that restaurant gets 4 stars from me, see separate review. We came here to Boardwalk on a Saturday night at around 12:30 am, paid the $10 cover and went inside. There were a few handfuls of customers but we found a few open stools at the bar just in front of the main stage. We looked around, and none of the dancers/performers were particularly attractive on this night. One of them came over to us after we'd been there for a while to ask if we wanted a private dance. He was non-athletic, out of shape and wearing pink briefs (not sexy fitting briefs, either..The ones that are saggy in the ass like your dad may have worn) and some kind of bedroom slippers on his feet. No thanks! The 2nd dancer they put on the main stage continuously yawned the entire time he was "performing" and at one point covered his face with his hands and started rubbing his eyes. And he was supposedly dancing for tips? Sorry, are we keeping you awake?? Shortly after, they featured a drag queen on the main stage and she was quite good! Actually, many more people went up to tip her than had tipped any of the dancers; I think that says something (not in a good way) about the "talent" this place is hiring. Once the drag number was over, they called one of the dancers back to the main stage. He didn't appear after 3 calls. They tried another name, then another, then another. Finally I think the 4th guy they called went up to dance. At that point, which was about 20 minutes after we'd arrived, the dancers started back through their rotation again, meaning the same dancers were on the main stage and the 2 smaller stages at the far ends of the place as were there when we arrived. Again, that's sad. At other clubs that feature strippers or dancers, usually they have enough guys working that you can go at least an hour before you start to see the same "models" on stage again. We went to use the ATM only to find that the machine here charges a $10 service fee to get cash, over and above what your bank will charge you, which is ludicrous. At most places it's $3 or $4 at most. After we finished our second beer we were bored of the dancers, a few of them approached us and were really pushy trying to get us to go with them for private dances, even after we'd politely grinned and said no to them a few times. At that point we were more into watching the sports recaps on the TV behind the bar than watching what Boardwalk was offering on stage, so we left. read more

On vacation been loving it In this area I always do. Didn't understand why this place was so low rated as I use to frequent it quite often and it's never been 5 star but never 2 either but now it's a 1 and it's sad to see. Everything was fine until a woman in a blue dress bumps me and spills my drink and mutters for me to move. The bartender offers to replace it, I ask who she is and he repeats his question aggressively. I later find her on the arm of the manager who was seemingly nice. Any of my complaints or questions were meet with 0 responses from the bartenders. At this point i felt unwelcomed and decided to leave. Its far to cliquey here and toxic as soon as one issue needs to be addressed it becomes a question of "not wanting to step on any toes" and that's never good for business. read more

Boardwalk charges a $10 surcharge at their in house ATM machine. That is incredible they are allowed to get away with it! When you try to pay for certain services at their bar with a card they will tell you "we don't accept card however we have an ATM machine" in order to encourage you to use their on site ATM, since they feel as if once you are there they got you hooked, so therefore they can overcharge you with an absurd and outrageous $10 fee. I been going to clubs and bars my entire life and I never encountered a place which overcharges such a high surcharge at their ATM. read more

Boardwalk - Gay Bars Near Me - Ft Lauderdale, Florida

I don't say this lightly but the staff needs to be investigated by the FBI. My friend was roofied and had thousands of dollars stolen! Who has the audacity to run thousands of dollars worth of charges to a customers credit card? I've had several friends that got skimmed for thousands of dollars after going to this place. Please be aware! read more

Good food. Good prices. Nice outdoor patio. If you're using a credit card, please check the bill before you pay! Buyer beware!

The reviews that tell you the dancers ask for one price and then rip you off are true. Me dancer stole my credit card , management tried to run up $500 charge luckily my credit card identified it was fraud. Management is in on it because they ran the card ! Full of criminals from owner to Dancers. Can't make an honest buck. They will take your money steal your wallet in my case my credit card. What gave my watch to get my card back. What a criminal enterprise. Not what anyone wants in n a night out. read more

Becca is the best of the best. Awesome atmosphere and good drinks. Definitely worth a stop if you are staying in Ft. Lauderdale/miami

Worst bar. They won't take a card for the cover to get in the bar, even though it's 2024 and everyone else has figured it out, ... But then they charge $10 at their little janky ATM just to get cash out, when the cover is only $10.. People are rude, it's just not even worth it. Go somewhere else where you don't spend so much money to see lame ass straight boys dancing. read more

Unless you enjoy sitting inside of a chimney and leaving the club with your skin, nails, hair, and clothing reeking of cigarette smoke stay away. It's 2019! WTF still allows indoor smoking? Boardwalk does. STAY AWAY till you can walk in and breathe clean air. read more

I went here with my friend. My friend got a massage and the masseuse was WAY TOO touchy feely. He started massing her underneath her shirt. I could tell she was feeling very uncomfortable. I told the masseuse she didn't want a massage and he kept saying "relax" and "relax." The masseuses here are very inappropriate. read more

Do not go here, they are trying to take your money and will force massages on you, even caught someone pickpocketing, they do not care a bit about the costumer and have no standards as far as I could tell. read more

I used to come to this place all the time when it was owned by Victor and it was a staple in Fort Lauderdale and I absolutely loved this place, the boys walked around, and they talk to you and everything was fantastic and the drinks were great. I went tonight and none of the boys walked around or no one talk to you there was only one bartender at least he was OK the dancers were acting like they didn't give a shit. I even had a stack of money sitting on the bar and not one single guy came around to talk. I said something to the owner or manager and He basically told me, if I don't like it I could leave, the place has gone way downhill. so don't even think about coming to this place, go to Johnson's or anywhere else. The manager or the owner that I talked to was an asshole. He didn't care at all about his customers. read more

Beware of scammers dancers who want to change prices on a whim. Normally a 10 minute massage costs $20 dollars, but today a 5 minute massage costs $20 dollars. The dancer was warned, if you do this you will lose a customer. They lost more than that. Good luck. Never coming back inside again. The outside restaurant is phenomenal. Ask for Vicki. She's the best!!! read more

If you havent been here in a while I suggest you give it a try. The remodel looks amazing and I must say the food is so good. The Chicken Fingers and waffle fries are so delicous!! The service was top notch. Cocktails were strong and bartenders friendly!! I heard they are about to start doing a Sunday Brunch !! Can't wait for that. read more

Boardwalk - Homemade Chicken Fingers and Waffle Fries. AMAZING! - Gay Bars Near Me - Ft Lauderdale, Florida

If I could put zero I would but I can't theres sex in the bathroom if you pay they pore way to much liquor in the drinks and I'd just like to state that the boys try to over charge for everything read more

This is an interesting place for sure. I've never eaten here or done brunch here but I don't know if I really want to eat at a place where the night before dozens of guys danced with their eggplants swinging around. My experiences here overall have been ok. The front door entrance fee collector could be a little nicer. The main bar is enormous. Due to it being a strop club the drinks are over priced and for the area I feel like they are weak pours. If you like strippers, well, male strippers, well, gay male strippers, then this is your place. If not, then I'm not sure why you're here? Bring your dollars (and maybe a flask) and have at it. I'll bring some hand sanitizer. read more