Short rib dish was amazing! Drinks were off the charts and my server was exceptional! Thank you so much Leezy I'll be back for sure! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Food, Service and ambiance were great. Valentina was our server and did a wonderful job.

My sister and I stopped in this week for drinks and appetizers. Beautiful views, great food and service from Maria was on point! Will definitely be back ! read more

KERN!!!! Our server, our food guide, our man of kindness, patience, helpful suggestions and attention. This is such a wonderful server! He took great care of us! Ask for him when you go. The ambience.... We had a clear view of the intracoastal. Olive & Sea is on the rooftop of a Hilton in Ft. Lauderdale. The view was great but it was too hot to sit outside last Saturday night. Food... Mediterranean, flavorful, large portions and delicious. The tuna crudo and the chick pea falafel were awesome, so very good, the sauce with the crudo was fabulous. We also had the crispy pita salad, the Village Table, with the most delicious sides of charred broccolini, spiced butternut squash and za'tar fries! Great meal, lots of flavorful and tasty food! Kern did not miss when he suggested the sides. Sorry no pics of the food because we were a greedy bunch! We dug in and then thought oh we should have taken pictures!! Anyway, go, ask for Kern, choose what we chose all or some because I know you will love your choices! Enjoy!! read more

Olive & Sea - This our doggie bag!!! Told you, big portions!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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My daughter celebrated her nursing school graduation here with her friends & they had such an amazing experience! The service was outstanding the staff truly went above and beyond to make the night special. The food was delicious & the view was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend for a special occasion! read more

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Nice restaurant for Mediterranean food with a lovely view of the water on the balcony or a nice, modern decor inside. Bar was lively. Located in the Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina. We greatly enjoyed the Trio appetizer with Baba ganoush, tzatiki, and hummus and soft, warm pitas. I was pretty full after sharing it with my husband. I also got the the Falafel but I found it over-fried, crunchy and dry. I asked the waiter if it is supposed to be that way, and he said yes - so be warned. My husband got the half a chicken which he really likes - moist and flavorful. It has mashed potatoes. Drinks are $17 and strong, good. Happy Hour is 3 - 6 pm. dinner 5 - 10 pm Sun - Thursday, 5 - 100 pm Fri - Saturday. Breakfast 7 - 11 am daily - $33 for the buffet, kids $20. continental $20 It wasn't full when we arrived around 5:30 pm with reservations but later got packed, so make reservations! read more

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Came bc I always drive by on the boat and it look like great views. Valet is complementary. Turns out it's inside a hotel. I was a little surprised when I walked in as they were not busy at all during spring break. There were maybe one or 2 two tables taken, no one was outside on the balcony, and the bar was slightly busy. We ordered the hummus, it was runny. The fries were OK. Drinks were fine. Place prob needs upgrading bc it's a decent location. read more

Olive & Sea - Mediterranean Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We had an amazing early Mother's Day dinner! We had the meze spread, tuna crudo and falafel as our appetizers. We had the village table with broccolini, butternut squash and za'atar fries for our main. Everything was delicious! Kerv was our server and he is just fantastic. He is attentive, friendly/warm and provided fabulous recommendations. He made sure we had a wonderful dinner and evening. Will definitely return and ask for Kerv to be our server! read more

We were here on a Friday night. We had reservations and table was available immediately. They gave us the option of inside or outside seating, as the nights are now cool, we opted for outside. They had a company Christmas party that same night and half the exterior area was reserved for that, and it seems the service too, as drinks and food took longer that expected to come out. Our server (I wish I remember her name) was excellent. She kept apologizing for the wait and checking on us when she could. We had made the reservation with the note of a birthday celebration but, she also noticed us talking about my wedding and acknowledge that celebration. Since the drinks were taking long to come out, we ordered appetizers right away, to try and get those faster. A spread/ dip trio with tzatziki, hummus and olives, which came with assorted breads. The crispy pita salad and the tuna crudo. All were delicious but my favorite was the crudo, could have ordered a second one. For the entrees we had mixed reviews, two of them ordered the short rib pasta and liked it but, my friend who ordered the skewer wasn't impressed, and the half chicken was good but can't say amazing. The breast was dry. But they redeemed themselves again with dessert. The baklava was too sweet for my taste, but the chocolate cake is a must try. I need to mention again our server, because she gets 5 stars, but based on the overall experience have to give Olive and Sea 4 stars. Oh, and Mathew, from valet, also gets 5 stars. He was super nice, even when we went past the close time for the parking. read more

First time here and the location was so nice outside overlooking the waterway. Katrina was our waitress and couldn't be more friendly and informative. She gave great suggestions for our trio and the food was very good. read more

Olive & Sea - The outdoor terrace overlooking the waterway. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We had the best server Kerv He was very attentive and friendly Food was fabulous we did family style so much food ! read more

This indoor and outdoor restaurant is beautifully located next to a big canal and tons of yacht parking. It's warm and welcoming. The service was very good. Cocktails here were exceptional and we also loved their appetizers like the fresh pita bread n hummus or fried artichoke. The burrata fig salad with hangar steak is fabulous. Their pizzas were big and filling. The chicken skewers were tasty. This is a good Mediterranean fusion restaurant. read more

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I am writing this to express my deep disappointment with the service--or lack thereof--we received at Olive & Sea. While the setting is lovely, our experience was marred by a complete lack of accommodation and awareness regarding service animal regulations. Despite being a party that included a pregnant woman, a toddler, and a teenager, we were asked to stand up and leave after already being seated at an outdoor table. Our service dog is fully trained and was behaving perfectly, yet we were told that the restaurant's "policy" does not allow dogs. There are a few reasons why this was particularly distressing: * Lack of Communication: There was no signage or policy posted at the entrance regarding animals. * Physical Strain: Making a pregnant woman and young children vacate a table and leave the premises after settling in is, at best, insensitive. * Legal Compliance: Under the ADA, service animals are not "pets" and should be accommodated, especially in outdoor seating areas. We were looking forward to a nice family meal, but instead, we were met with an inflexible policy that felt discriminatory. I hope management takes the time to train their staff on ADA guidelines and hospitality basics so that no other family especially those with young children or health considerations has to experience this. read more

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Your happy hour oasis by the marina! Came to Olive & Sea while staying at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Ordered the Smoked Salmon & Braised Short Rib happy hour pizzas which were both delicious. I'd highly recommend them. Also a delicious Espresso Martini with Reposado was made by Juan which was one of the best versions I've had in awhile. Both delicious. The views of the marina are bar none and there is more than ample seating. Located at the Hilton Marina I wonder how many truly know about this gem. I would highly recommend! read more

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Went here for a late lunch/ early dinner. However only happy hour was available. We ordered a few items and cocktails. Limited happy hours for me, but the small plates were yummy. The chef was tasked with making a surprise for me and I was pleasantly impressed with his creation. The overall aesthetics were lovely. I enjoyed the open and large wall windows. It was too hot and humid to sit outside, but I would like to return to experience it. The staff were attentive and friendly. I enjoyed my experience here. read more

Great buffet and service for breakfast, beautiful waterfront views. Loved my fresh crafted omelette! Will be back

Olive & Sea @oliveandsea Ft. Lauderdale, FL Beautiful restaurant with amazing views! We all enjoyed our meals. Nice service. The falafel and the flat bread pizza were so good to me! Loved the Hibiscus Martini as well! Have you been here yet? #OliveAndSea #FortLauderdale #MediterraneanCuisine #WaterfrontDining #RooftopDining #Marina#Dinner #LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz read more

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Fort Lauderdale (Hilton Hotel @ the Marina) I can't speak to their food other than the dessert, which was rich & yummy. We came in for a couple of drinks and to sit at the bar to watch it rain. We are staying here at the hotel and decided to check out the area. Our bartender was a sweetheart. We got there at happy hour and had a couple of old-fashioneds. Those were delicious. We tried the chocolate crunch cake and it was perfection! read more

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We came to Olive & Sea for dinner while my friend was in town. The view is absolutely beautiful and definitely the highlight of the experience -- perfect waterfront setting and great ambiance. The food was okay, nothing bad but nothing memorable either. Unfortunately, the service really fell short. Despite there being plenty of open tables, our waiter kept rushing us through the meal for no clear reason, which took away from what should've been a relaxed dinner catching up with a friend. Overall, it's a nice spot for the scenery, but between the average food and rushed service, it didn't quite live up to expectations. A solid 3-star experience. read more

What a cute place to eat at, right next to the water and with gorgeous views of the boats. The views and interior are gorgeous. The food however is a bit average. Everything we got lacked a bit of flavor and that spice you want to taste. They were out of zaatar in the zaatar fries. Not the best place for the flavor of food but they have great vibes if that's what you're into read more

I enjoyed a great breakfast at the full buffet this morning and wanted to thank Alex, my server for great service! Thanks again, Alex! read more

ALEX B was absolutely the best waiter I've ever had! He was hands down the friendliest and most attentive person who made us feel welcome and appreciated. I wish everyone was as nice as he is! A+++ read more

Taking time away from the event for a nice dinner can be difficult. Busy all day from before the sun comes up till after the sun sets. Normally, most would simply head back to the hotel and flop in bed. However, once the event is over, you really don't care how tired you are or how sticky you may be from the humidity. A nice dinner is your reward for making it thru the week still walking and breathing. The treat, Olive & Sea! They are located in the Hilton hotel along the waterfront on the second level and have a private entrance and valet available. We started with the Crispy Pita Salad. Amazing! It has a light dressing that perfectly dresses the greens. The pita chips offer a great crunchy contrast to any bite. Julie enjoyed the faroe island salmon that was served on a bed of orzo. I tried the half roasted chicken. Each was prepared perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The chicken melted off the bone yet each bite was tender and moist. After sunset, the views are spectacular with shimmering lights from across the water shining down. We were disappointed that an automatic 20% service fee is applied to every check. Sadly, the service on a second visit didn't match that fee. A great spot for a nice night out. Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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I'm not from this area, so the standards are a little different. I come from a county with so many good Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. Even casual chain restaurants back home make decent skewers (kebabs). Olive and Sea has a nice ambiance. It looks more upscale. The staff are very courteous. Food is a little pricey so I recommend stopping by during happy hour if you're looking for value. I tried their $72 prime rib during dinner and it fell short in terms of the doneness that my guest asked for. It was also tougher than expected, to the point that other family members at the table offered to trade their entree to help that guest out. It's located in the Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina. Convenient to eat at if you're staying at this hotel. Their happy hour menu is decent and the happy hour prices are acceptable. read more

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Food: 9/10, everything we had was absolutely delicious. The menu is compact but covers everything from fish, steak, to vegetarian dishes. GET THE CRISPY PITA SALAD (big enough to share too) Ambiance: 8/10, very pretty and appropriately lit. Great for family, date night, even solo night out. Service: 9/10, it's not a big restaurant, so book a reservation. Since it's not big the staff is not grand but there's an efficient team of hostess, your waiter/waitress and food runners. read more

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I was visiting a friend in Ft Lauderdale recently and we went into Olive and Sea for drinks and a lite bite. The space is gorgeous and water views were breathtaking! We sat at the bar and shared the Greek salad and chicken skewers, both were delicious. Our bartender Maria was one of the best bartenders I've ever had. She made some great suggestions and was so friendly and personable. She made our time there very enjoyable! I'm in town often and will definitely come again. read more

TLDR - Great date night spot! Super chill relaxing ambience, amazing views and food was excellent - plus plus free valet - Restaurant is on the 2nd floor via elevator - Heads up - 20% gratuity is already included on all checks I had this place bookmarked in my Date Night Collection for at least a year! My boss coincidentally came here last weekend and told me about it - I was like ohhh! I've been wanting to go there! I made a reservation via their website (open table link) for a 5pm seating and put outdoors in my request. Upon arrival in the parking lot, we went sure where to park so I asked the hotel valet and they pointed out that the restaurant valet was just east of their entrance so we did a quick turnaround and sure enough there it was. Imagine my surprise when they told me it was free! We handed over the keys and made our way to the doors - and then to the elevator to the 2nd floor which opens up right to the restaurant lobby - We were seated promptly at a great table with a beautiful view! Our server was very nice - For the life of me, I can't remember her name but I believe it was something like Elena? She took our drink order and a few minutes later our appetizer order - We continued to enjoy our meal, ordering add'l drinks and our entrees. Apps Charred Octopus - he enjoyed but said it was a bit dry Halloumi - delish dips and cracker bread - very good Entrees Faroed Salmon with orzo - he liked this a lot Fried Artichokes - so good - This is an app but I had it as my meal with a side of the Za'atar fries Za'atar Fried - these were so good! Dessert bread pudding with pistachio ice cream - pretty good:) We will definitely be back! read more

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Excellent service! Great food! Wonderful view! Alex B. is a very professional server. He anticipated our needs, provided great suggestions, and managed our table with precision. read more

This was our 4th visit and food and service are consistently excellent. The Valet is always very polite and complimentary. The restaurant is very pretty and has a lovely patio overlooking the Intracoastal. Drinks and food came out quickly. Think dining earlier is key. Tried the fish dip this time and was a good size portion and really tasty. The half chicken is always outstanding. Moist with delicious crispy skin. read more

Food is so so so amazing and the service rocks. Kerv is amazing, ask for him if you can..​​

I'm giving this an ambivalent four stars. If I had to be specific, I'd say 3.5 is more accurate. Walked in and was greeted by one of the hostesses with pretty bad RBF. Looked me and my friend up and down with disdain before showing us to our table. The service was "okay," and of course gratuity was included. One of the waiters had a nice convo with us toward the end and gave some good travel advice. Other than that, the place felt empty and a little forgotten by the wait staff. Here's the good part. The food was INCREDIBLE! The pita bread appetizer was perfectly warm and fresh, and practically melted in our mouths. I had the salmon, which might I say...might be the best salmon I've ever had. I say that confidently as a frequent salmon consumer. It was perfectly flaky and moist while bursting with flavor. The interior atmosphere was beautiful and well done. No notes. All in all, the food was absolutely unforgettable and delicious, while the service was unwelcoming and off putting. If the service was better, this would've easily gotten five stars from me. read more

First off, we arent usually complainers. 9/10 we just "suck up" bad food and/or bad service. We always tip 20% but WARNING, there's a AUTOMATIC 20% gratuity added to every check, which you are NOT told about!! Too bad for you and good for them, if you dont read the fine print at the bottom of the menu and scrutinize your bill. Seems shady. 1. Arrived at the hostess stand to 2 hostesses that didnt appear to be enjoying their evening, seemed personal between them. There's a clock behind the hostesses in which I just happened to notice in BIG RED LETTERS it was 6:37 PM. We were seated immediately. 2. A very friendly server arrived immediately wanting to know our drink order and any appetizer questions--which we didnt have as we had literally been seated and hadn't even picked the menu up yet. 3. Some time goes by and she returns for our drink order and again for appetizer questions. We give our drinks, and order Babaganoush and gluten free options-Vegetables. 4. 15 minutes later we still havent gotten out drinks or appetizer but the restaurant is really pretty and conversation was good so.......we'll wait. 5. Appetizer comes. Still no drinks and Im feeling "antsy." Joked about getting up and going to get them myself. A nice thing, the chef included GF crisps as a courtesy. Thank you! 6. 25 minutes after being seated we FINALLY got our cocktails! (remember I noticed the time at the hostess stand) A martini and Moscow Mule, that we learned from the bill totaled $38 for just the 2 drinks! WOW! Not sure why it took so long, it was the not too busy, and half empty bar, but had now learned our waitress was seemingly good at the disappearing act. Maybe she was busy doing more important stuff in the back? 7. The appetizer, BabaGanoush was soooo RAW garlicky, it almost burned. Having a wedding the next day I felt nervous that this would literally be leaching from my body, so after just one bite I told the server I was nervous to eat it. lol she suggested we "substitute" with something else, so I asked about Hummus. She said she wasnt sure how garlicky Hummus is so she would get us hummus and some Tzatziki just in case. I told her I didnt really care for that, but she said she'd "just bring it," wrongly thinking she intended this as a substitute and not an UPCHARGE on our bill for 2 apps now instead of one. 8. Before the substitute appetizer arrived our food showed up. One of the visibly hard workers was the older gentleman that was the food runner! My husband really enjoyed his Short Rib Pizza. But sadly for me, I ordered the BEET salad with balsamic dressing on the side, but got a GREEK salad drenched in dressing and olive oil on the side. Close, but no cigar. 9. We looked for our disappearing waitress again for several minutes but she must've been busy in the back again. I saw the manager walking around greeting tables and tried to give an inconspicuous wave a few times. When another waitress approached him I gave her a little wave. She acknowledged me immediately and even though she wasnt our server, came over to help. She was very attentive and caring. I hated complaining but the honest truth is I had only eaten a cheese stick and an orange all day, and the martini was getting to me, it had been 45 minutes and honestly, I just needed food. So I was grateful for her attention. 10. The situation was handled well by the server-not -our-server and the very conscientious food runner (someone please give this man a RAISE!) who brought our appetizer(s) and my salad. I can guess how it looked-we complained about the garlicky babaganoush, my bad, then complained we got the wrong salad. But honestly, so embarrassing. 11. Finally our waitress surfaced and apoligized, she thought I said GREEK salad instead of BEET salad. I can see the mistake, and quickly forgave the incident, bygones! By the time everything came, my appetite was gone so I ate about 1/5 of my salad and a few bites of the hummus and I was just over it. We asked for to-go containers, not that we were actually going to eat any of it, but I guess leaving $100 of food when you only ate 5 bites of green leaf salad feels criminal. 12. Got the bill and learned we were upcharged for 2 apps instead of just one we wanted, $38 for 2 drinks that we waited 25 minutes for, the salad that took another go around and went uneaten, hubby's pizza, and of course the sneaky 20% gratuity--REGARDLESS OF POOR SERVICE. $100 later and I still hadn't eaten. #TourismSaves read more

Exceptional service and food, very comfortable ambiance. Server Maria is amazing, the finest service we have had in a long time! The rest of the staff were great as well. My wife had the steak which was fabulous, I had the branzino and the beans that came with it were incredible. The pita, mezze, salad and gelato were all superb. Thank you for a delightful evening! read more

Adriana was an Excellent server!! And excellent food as well !!! Would recommend it to all!!

the food and service at Olive & Sea was great! Kervs recommendations were on point. Will be back soon.

Excellent food you have to come and try it.. Everything was delicious grape leaves, dips drinks desserts. The staff is so friendly.

Service was poor and 2 menu items missing. Would not return. Prices don't reflect experience.

I normally don't eat in hotel restaurants unless they are well known for their style and the quality of their food and service, but we got in late from the airport and this was the closest restaurant we could get what we hoped would be at least a decent meal. The service, while slow was friendly, but our server seemed to be distracted taking her time before asking if we'd like to order beverages after we'd sat looking at the menu for a good 7 or 8 minutes. It was 30 minutes before they stopped seating (9:30pm) and we were pretty hungry so the wait seemed interminable since although the bar was busy, the restaurant was not. The restaurant is quite attractive and I must say that the salad I had was beautiful and delicious. My husband had a flatbread that he said was "good". I may stay in that hotel again some day so I may give them another try if in the area. Maybe during peak hours they are a little more together with service details. read more

Olive & Sea - Mediterranean Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Sat at the bar for happy hour and Stephanie did a fantastic job! Kept the food and drinks coming and gave us great service! wish we were staying longer so we could visit again! read more

On a recommendation from a local constable I found myself eagerly anticipating a meal at Olive & Sea. Nestled into the Hilton on the second floor, I found my way to the bar. This is both a classily and casual restaurant. I could imagine frequenting this place for an intimate date or with a group of friends after a long trip to Ft. Lauderdale. I was treated like a prince by Juan and offered several recommendations; however, the roasted half chicken topped the list. If you're having a dilemma, order the chicken. It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect size to satisfy the empty place in your tummy. It was an added touch to have Bambi and Gregory check on me (that's a class act). Overall, truly enjoyed my experience at Olive & Sea. read more

Olive & Sea - Half-roasted chicken al faham, israeli salad, za-atar fries! Delicious. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida