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Beautiful location and view. I got the grilled salmon and although it was a tad overcooked, it was still great with the tomato relish. Unfortunately, the Mac and cheese fell flat which is disappointing because it was an upcharge. If you go I'd highly recommend the scoobies and the fish dip to start and avoid the Mac and cheese!
Good food and a great location! We enjoyed sitting outside near the marina and looking over to the water below and seeing all the tarpon swimming. We may have even fed them a little shrimp to get them to jump up ... shhhhhh Service was good considering how busy they were and they brought out the best key lime pie for my birthday - thank you!
This place was unreal! the only obvious downfall is the wait time... i wish they took reservations, i get why they dont because they dont need to, but it would be way more enjoyable for the customer. Really appreciated the $5 valet situation, and the view of the water is incredible. We tried the blackberry mojito while we were waiting, it was okay but very strong. The food is incredible! We obviously had to start with the famous scoobies, which are their little crab claws drowned in butter and garlic and served with small toasts. MUST GET. Also their coconut shrimp and dipping sauce is one of the best ive ever had. We also had the clam chowder which was delicious! For mains we had the crab cake salad and the fish tacos. The vinaigrette on the salad is like a fruity dressing and its SO DELICIOUS. THe only time i would maybe return is on a monday or something, even though the food is outstanding, its painful waiting that long. But i get why others love it!
There are restaurants you plan to revisit, and then there are restaurants that turn into a full-blown marital mystery. My wife and I came here years ago and had one of those meals that sticks with you. Great food, killer atmosphere, one of those "we have to come back here" nights. Only problem? We completely forgot the name. For years, this place became our own personal Fort Lauderdale urban legend. We kept telling ourselves it was tucked down some side street away from the beach, hidden like a seafood speakeasy. Meanwhile every map kept insisting it was "at the beach," when what we were really remembering was this perfect spot sitting right on the Intracoastal with a view that makes you want to cancel the rest of your day. Well, mystery solved, and the return visit absolutely delivered. The view is flat-out magnificent. Boats cruising by, water sparkling, that laid-back South Florida energy where nobody should be in a hurry, especially the bar, which occasionally moves at the speed of a manatee on vacation. Honestly, it kind of adds to the charm. We started with the conch and shrimp fritters, and this is where the comedy began. The texture? Perfect. The flavor? Spot on. The actual conch and shrimp? Possibly still out in the ocean somewhere. Delicious fritters, but let's just say the seafood was working remotely. The sausage served with them, though, absolutely understood the assignment. The spinach and artichoke dip was excellent, rich, hot, and exactly the kind of appetizer that makes you accidentally ruin your appetite and not care. My fried snapper sandwich was the star of the table. Absolutely fantastic. Tender fish, fried perfectly, with a crust seasoned so well it felt like somebody in that kitchen actually loves food. Every bite hit. This is the kind of sandwich that makes conversation stop. The fish tacos, unfortunately, didn't get the same memo. Overcooked, underseasoned, and just kind of there. Not offensive, just forgettable, which in a place this memorable stands out even more. The burger, I'm told, was perfect. The tuna burger, on the other hand, got hit with what sounded like topping overload, to the point where the tuna itself got lost in the shuffle. If tuna is the headliner, let it sing. Now let's talk dessert, because this is the part that deserves its own standing ovation. The key lime pie is in a class by itself. Pro tip: save room. Seriously. This isn't one of those key lime pies that punches you in the face with fake tartness. It's balanced, subtle, fresh, and ridiculously good. The kind of dessert that makes everyone at the table suddenly become "just one bite" thieves. Pair that with a very well-made espresso martini, and suddenly all flaws are forgiven. Service was excellent throughout, and the whole experience reminded us exactly why this place haunted our memory for years. Four stars because a few dishes missed the boat, literally and figuratively, but I'd absolutely recommend it. Go for the fried snapper, the stronger appetizers, the mac and cheese, and above all else, that key lime pie. Some restaurants are worth finding once. This one was worth solving a years-long cold case.
Great location right on the water. You can pull your boat right up to the dock. The parking is very crowded and you have to valet but is on the beach to be expected. It was a last minute stop and only had to wait about 10 minutes for an outdoor table. The service was quick and efficient it is probably always busy but our food came out quick and hot. I'm not a big seafood fan but Mahi is such a great option. So fresh and delicious. The lobster roll had a ton of flavor too.
Max and I came here for the Scoobies. We had them at another restaurant and these are superior to the other ones. It's Friday and it's happy hour. The place is crowded and shares space with another restaurant. Wrap around bar was filled with patrons. I would definitely come back during happy hour and order more Scoobies. Fair warning. Do not. I repeat do not come dressed up. Even though the place is air conditioned, it's outside. Not to mention you will need a shower after your Scoobie experience.
They originally told us it would be a 25-minute wait, but we were pleasantly surprised to be seated after only 5! We started with the tuna poke, which was different from what I was expecting but absolutely delicious. Then we split the lobster club, which also caught me by surprise in the best way. Everything was really good, and sitting outside overlooking the water made the experience even better. Such a beautiful spot!
GET THE COCONUT SHRIMP! I totally lucked out and got a waterside view during a gorgeous sunset with a view of some expensive looking boats. The food was delicious-- NY strip, Mac and cheese and asparagus. One of the best places I ate while visiting. Perfect way to end vacation. Highly recommend!
Two thumbs up for this place. First, the crab claws in special spices are to die for. And the coconut shrimp were HUGE and tasty. At least 4 servers checked on me, made sure I had everything
I thought they could have turned on the air a little stronger, but it was easy to get a table at 3pm without a reservation. The coconut shimp was really crunchy and a decent size for an appetizer. The lobster club had a decent amount of claw meat, but very little tail meat, but otherwise a great sandwich and nicely toasted bread. I'd go back if I were in the mood for more seafood by the beach.
Probably one of the most well known spots in Fort Lauderdale, you will see it on every recommendation list for restaurants. Plan ahead, there will be a line. Probably no matter what time you go. There is valet parking, and it fills up fast. We were very excited to try everything on the menu. The restaurant itself is very seafood focused. They have oysters, and all types of fish. It a relatively casual ambiance, but the atmosphere is lively and upbeat. I think this would be a great place for a small group of friends to get together and hangout. The food itself is fine. I got the fish tacos which were alright. My husband got the pasta, and our toddler got the Mac and cheese. Food was okay. Vibes are good all around though.
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Get the scoobies snack! The view by the water is chefs kiss! Our server, Nico was also very kind! Everything tasted so fresh, some of the best seafood I've had. The lobster roll takes the cake! read more
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Food was fantastic. Service was outstanding. Vanessa at the bar was amazing with her service and cheerful attitude. First time here and I'll be back soon. read more
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Great quick service. My wife's shrimp flat bread pizza was excellent. Our waiter was great. Now the bad. WORST fish tacos I've ever had. Tasted like dried tuna. When I asked the server what fish it was he said blackened Mahi. Lmao, that was not blackened Mahi and if that was it was the worst Mahi I've had. Dry and chewy. Frozen Costco Mahi was better than that. I would go back again for ambiance, but try something different. read more
2 months ago
Had a great time here before catching a flight at Fort Lauderdale airport. We did have to wait about an hour for a group of two (Sunday late afternoon) but the food and experience was definitely worth the wait. We got seated in the patio area right outside the restaurant where they had shades to block out the sun but a great view of the water. We ordered the grilled octopus, the deviled eggs, the sardines, the pigeon peas with rice and the key lime pie. All the dishes tasted really good and the service was also great! read more
09/13/2024 - The service is always good the food is good . If you are from out of town you must try. We have been coming here for years. We had: * Scroobies - THE BEST a must try. * Jambalaya- TH3 BEST , I little spicy but so good. * Chicken Caesar Salad with Blackened chicken. - Very good. * Cheeseburger- good. * Conch fritters - so good. * Jamaican Chicken wings - very good. We'll be back as usual. read more
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Great spot right on the marina! They don't take reservations so you have to put your name in but we only waited about 15 minutes on a Friday night. We started with oysters and enjoyed them. The highlight of the meal was the swordfish topped with crab special that they had! We were slightly disappointed with the coconut shrimp - there wasn't much flavor to them. The ambience is causal. There were families with small children and couples there. read more
5 months ago
What a happy accident coming across this wonderful restaurant! This entire week yelp has been my go to for new places and experiences. I hit the jackpot with Coconuts! The food was so tasty! My entire group raved about how much them enjoyed the food and the vibe for two days. Jack was our server he was great. He made sure we had an awesome experience from start to finish. We will be returning when we are in the area. read more
9 months ago
The best place to get seafood or just a great dinner. The staff takes time to explain the menu to you. If anything you have to get the Scoobies. Best food I've eaten all year. read more
2 years ago
Came here for dinner last night around 7:30pm and had the option to sit right on the water but in direct sunlight or wait 30minutes. We chose to sit in sunlight and glad we did because we only had to deal with it for 10minutes until the sunset. Then we had the most beautiful view! Our waitress was so kind, helpful and honest. For example, she recommended avoiding the tacos because they were bland. We ordered the grilled jerk wings as our app, local fish of the day (mahi mahi), and linguine and clams. Wings were delicious and had a nice kick of heat. My fish was outstanding and was topped with crab. I also enjoyed the Cole slaw as my side. Not too watery and had some mustard in it. The linguine and clams tasted good but needed some extra seasoning. A bit bland but the bread dipped in the broth was gold! Great lively restaurant with a picturesque view. Warning if you sit by the water a swarm of flies will be around you 24/7. read more
Absolutely delicious! We were seated right on the water and it was well worth the wait. Our food was absolutely phenomenal. Every bite tasted nourishing, fresh made, and most of all fresh from the sea. Our server was very tentative and made sure we had what we needed the entire time. Luckily this joint was walking distance from our hotel. This was hands down best meal I had during my stay in Fort Lauderdale. Highly recommend. read more
We came early, like 4:30 and got a table easily. We sat inside but had a great view. We started with the scoobies (crab claws with butter/chili flakes, garlic, and herbs) and it came with some bread. The crab was delicious, a little spicy for kids but so good. Then we had the crab cakes and the potatoes crusted red snapper. Everything was so good and our server was friendly. Our kids split the fries and Mac n cheese. We finished with coconut cheesecake and Key lime pie. We preferred the key lime. We will def be back! read more
Get the scoobies! They'll change your life. I've been here so many times and have yet to get something I didn't love. This time I ordered the yard bird and crinkle cut fries. Delicious! My fiancé ordered the blackened swordfish special and loved it as well. Great food, great service. Love sitting outside by the water. Restaurant is always very busy and lively. Service is quick and reliable. read more
I have been wanting to try Coconuts for a while now and during great weather seasons, the wait time can be long. I finally came back. Food 9/10 - Our table had a variety of food from the crab cake salad to the MUST HAVE SCOOBIES. Everything was delicious. Atmosphere: 9/10 - You have to sit outside as the dock especially approaching sunset is a great vibe. Inside is a bit dark. Service: 10/10 - Never had to wait for a refill, checked on us at the perfect time and food came out with another team member. I think their process is very efficient. You can also order from your table at the Oyster Bar. Please Note (if you couldn't tell) 85% seafood, they had a dish of ribs, burger and chicken but outside of that seafood. Outside of the burger, not necessarily kid friendly but I think kids will still enjoy read more
While we were in Ft. Lauderdale, we ate lunch here twice. The first time, we plowed into our food so fast I forgot to get pictures. I ordered the sashimi tuna salad both times because it was so delicious. Both times, the salad ingredients were so fresh! Also the tuna was delicious. The salad also came with seaweed salad, ginger, avocado and mango as well as all the regular salad ingredients you can think of. It was served with a ginger soy dressing that went beautifully with the salad not to mention I wanted to just drink it. The first time we went, my husband got the blackened mahi mahi sandwich served with one side which he picked Cole slaw. He loved it so much that when we went the second time he intended on ordering the same thing. On their daily special menu they had a panko breaded red snapper so he decided to give it a try. The sandwich had a piece of snapper that was big enough for two sandwiches as well as tomato, lettuce and pickled onions. It came with one side and he had the coke slaw again. He loved it! He thought he was going to take part of it home but somehow he managed to eat the whole thing! Our waitress, Ashley, was also one of the best! read more
Delicious spot for us to have lunch. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have Valet for $5 making it convenient to eat here. The outdoor view on the canal was fabulous, large and lots of boat activity. We tried stone crab for our first time and they were delicious. I just wish there was more, $35 for 1/2 lb was only 3 claws. I was pleased with the Coconut shrimp it had a nice light batter and came with a homemade papaya sauce. Hubs loved the fish tacos, with blackened Mahi Mahi and a homemade pico de gallo. We would definitely recommend this place. Our server Chris was fabulous, she had great recommendations especially for us newbies to the restaurant and kept checking on us throughout the. read more
Great spot to grab lunch! It's right on the water so bank extra time if you want a spot outside. We grabbed an inside table with good views and enjoyed the shrimp and conch fritters and our entrees. My husband had the lobster Benedict (only offered on weekends) and I had order envy. Did really enjoy my crab cake salad though. The service was great and we were happy we found this spot. read more
While staying in Fort Lauderdale, we were continually striking out on the restaurant choices UNTIL we found Coconuts/G&B Oyster Bar. We chose to sit on the G&B side as you seat yourself and there was a table available. You can order from both menus regardless of which side you sit on. We decided to just go for a group of appetizers. The waitresses were super helpful and highly recommended the scoobies. The scoobies come in a fabulous sauce and they give you a few pieces of bread to sop up the yummy sauce when you have finished your scoobies. They were super tasty and I highly recommend you give them a try. We also had the coconut shrimp, crab dip and jerk chicken wings. They were all tasty and my husband loved the Smokey flavor of the wings. We finished the night with a slice of the coconut cheesecake. It was HUGE and had a lighter texture more along the lines of a cool whip cheesecake and not dense like a New York cheesecake. The waitresses work together at this establishment and all three ladies that worked our table were fabulous...always checking on us and filling drinks before we even asked. Super tasty food! Give them a try if you are in the area! read more
5 months ago
When you first pass by this location, it looks like a giant warehouse but it's actually a very spacious seating restaurant with multiple bars, one of which being a. Oyster bar. I highly recommend going on a Sunday if you can as they have an amazing brunch menu. I had the lobster sandwich and a bloody mart and shared the scoobie appetizer. Everything was absolutely amazing. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had a huge party and were even seated pretty quickly. If you have dogs, the patio is also dog friendly. They also do dockside pick up if you have a boat. read more
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My first time in Ft. Lauderdale and my cousin suggested this spot--so good! We ordered a little of everything and were stuffed. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The crab empanadas and lobster claws were my favorites! read more
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429 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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(954) 525-2421
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Is this accessible by water taxi?
Technically Yes, you'd need to get off at stop:F7 of the water taxi (Swimming Hall of Fame Fort Lauderdale Beach). Coconuts will be the restaurant directly to the left of the swimming hall of fame.…
Do they take reservations?
no. they take you down on a list, no call ahead or reservation.
Do you have a happy hour? If yes, what's the menu or specials?
Yes they do have happy hour M-F 4-6pm. They offer discounts on drinks and 1/2 off appetizers.
Does this restaurant have a service charge?
There was no service charge on our bill.
Do they still offer happy hour? If so, what times, days, and what is offered on the menu? How much are the Scooby Snacks btw?
They do. It is M-F from 4-6pm. I believe our Scoobies were around $27.
What day of the week is the paella night? Or do you guys even do this still?
Friday for sure
The average price?
It's not cheap and depends on what you order. I'd say maybe around $30 per item. Of course adding alcohol makes the price tag much higher.
When is happy hour? Called Coconuts this morning. Happy hour is from 4:00 to 6:00.
No happy hour - unfortunately
Do they have a kids menu?
I would assume yes - as we saw families with children dining when we were there over the lunch hour
Just looked at the menu on thier website. Do they still serve Scooby snacks and paella?
I am not sure about the Paella but the Scooby snacks have always been a off menu item that is always available. It is a staple of the restaurant.
Lunch menu and time frame?
I thought they had a good selection of things, we ordered dinner and it came in 10 mins. I thought was too fast! Of course, I'm never in a rush. I rather enjoy my meal and…
Do they offer steamed oysters?
G&B Oyster Bar is part of Coconuts. They offer oysters a la cart on weekends. Check out their menu @ http://www.gandboysterbar.com/
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