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Papa's Raw Bar

4.5 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Sour monkey beer and Tuna crispy rice - A rectangular white plate holds four pieces of crispy rice topped with salsa, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. The dish is garnished with a drizzle of sauce. Behind the plate, there is a can of Victory Brewing Sour Monkey beer, a glass of beer with a label that reads 'Eat Drink and Be Local,' and a glass of water. The table has a map design, and the background features a wooden wall and a chair, indicating a casual dining setting.
Raciel M.

Wow, let me start off by saying I've been to many "great" seafood establishments and Papa's Raw Bar definitely takes the cake for the best one in South Florida. My wife and I enjoyed everything we ordered, the sushi, crispy rice, and wahoo bites were all 10/10, couldn't be more satisfied with their dishes. The service was also amazing, since we came in to ask for a table and our waitress Liz was super helpful in picking out drinks and food choices, she was very knowledgeable about the menu! I am definitely coming back soon, even if it's an hour drive for us! The vibes here are great and everyone who works here is super nice and attentive. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants tasty fresh seafood for a fair price!

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Dana M.

We had a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The food arrived quickly, and our server provided excellent service throughout the meal. Everything we ordered was delicious--the smoked fish dip was especially flavorful, and the sushi roll did not disappoint. I chose the tilefish lemon pepper sandwich, which was also outstanding. I would definitely recommend this spot and look forward to returning!

fish and chips not impressed there were 4 pieces the fish was great the fries not so much
Melissa V.

sat at the bar unfortunately there was no bartender tonight on a very busy Wednesday night very poor service! Not to mention the door going into to right side of the restaurant slams every millisecond! fish and chips were good... wine down

Stone crab - A printed menu card on a table lists prices for stone crab claws, including super colossal, colossal, jumbo, and large sizes, with prices ranging from $15 to $80 per pound. The card features illustrations of crab claws and includes a note encouraging customers to ask about super colossal claws. The background shows a restaurant interior with televisions and patrons, indicating a casual dining setting.
Lucia D.

Awesome rolls. Come on Monday for $5 off. Not sure if seafood world market is also theirs. Excellent dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating.

A white bowl contains cooked rice topped with diced avocado, chopped vegetables, and drizzled sauce. The bowl is placed on a table with a colorful tablecloth featuring a bridge illustration. Part of a person's arm and clothing are visible in the background, along with a red object at the bottom left corner.
Charlie D.

Awesome place for fresh seafood. Had the red dragon roll which was absolutely delicious as well as the fish dip. My wife had a poke bowl, with brown rice which she really liked. Real casual vibe almost makes you feel like you're sitting in a little waterfront place in New England. Service was a really good stayed on top of things.

Fried wantans and queso
Hillary W.

Loved this place! This is a fresh fish market in Lightpoint - I've never been here before but I'd certainly go back. We started our meal with drinks and fried wantons with queso - - -wow - - I've never had that combination but it's a winner! The queso was so good I literally licked the bowl (sort of). Next we ordered dinner - my friend had the snow crab legs - 40.00/pound - she loved them. I had the steamed clams - loved them - they were really quite flavorful and dunking the roll in the juice was a fabulous way to end the meal. There is valet parking, music in the evening, outdoor seating (as well as indoor) and a great bar. If you live near Lightpoint and haven't been here - you should go right now!

Nancy K.

Happens bar is always great.The servers and the bartenders are wonderfully.My son worked here as a server.He works here also as ADJ.He'll be heroes on Sunday.And the drink is delicious that have good food.But i'm not hungry

Crispy Rice Cakes
Jessica B.

Ok I LOVED Papa's Raw Bar I went on a Friday night and there was great live music playing - even though this spot is on Federal and we sat outside, I felt like I was at a beach bar! The sushi was fresh tasting, and the different types of rolls were very unique and flavorful. Servers were very friendly and attentive, I can't wait to come back to the spot. It may be a new favorite of mine!

Rose A.

5/10/25 Great sushi, so many choices. Everything is very fresh. Very casual atmosphere. Terrific service. The queen bee roll, spicy tuna, zack attack are all favorite sushi rolls. Highly recommend the fresh fish tacos, and white clam chowder.

Fried Cracked Conch
Paul J.

Papa's has great cocktails and sushi! We started with the Whiskey Smash and the Ship Wrecked, which is their take on an Old Fashioned. Both were balanced well & paired with proper ice--chewblet for the Smash and a large cube for the Ship. For food we ordered the Cracked Conch and the Wet Dream Roll. The conch was fresh with the perfect amount batter. The Wet Dream Roll had tempura Wahoo with seared scallops on top. We loved both of them. Overall a great experience, but one critique was the happy hour that ended at 6, before our arrival.

A rectangular white plate holds a sushi roll topped with diced avocado, cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of sauce. The roll appears to be fried or tempura-style, with a crispy exterior. Part of another sushi dish is visible on the left, and a bowl with rice and vegetables is partially seen on the right. The setting suggests a restaurant serving Japanese or Asian cuisine.
Lydia B.

This place is incredible! Truly blown away for a restaurant in a shopping plaza. First off, the ambience has such a fun and beachy, local feel. We went on a Friday night and the live music was enjoyable. Not too loud! I mostly got sushi. Everything was delicious. I love places that have good chunks of fish and no fillers like cream cheese. You can tell that the ingredients were fresh and they had a bunch of wahoo on the menu, which is such a plus for me. And to add, there's a cute fish shop attached and owned by the restaurant. Safe to say, this is my new favorite spot!

Veronica C.

The server Sam was very helpful and knowledgeable, the food was amazing, and the place has a good atmosphere Ample portion sizes. Dived into main course and didn't get pictures after sushi, lol Worth the visit!!

Truffle fries
Quinnette S.

I discovered this fish market and restaurant on Instagram while craving fried snapper for several months. I jokingly think my phone eavesdrops on me because it started showing me fish restaurants. Papa Raw Bar appeared on my feed multiple times, and it also showed up on my partner's feed, who then sent it to me. We decided to check it out the next time we visited Fort Lauderdale, and we weren't disappointed. The fish was fresh and plentiful. For starters, we ordered blackened swordfish bites served with seaweed salad and spicy mayo. My only complaint was that they were a bit stingy with the seaweed salad--I guess I'm just greedy, lol. The bites were delicious, and the fish was fresh and tasty. We also shared a fried snapper, which was cooked to perfection and served with several dipping sauces. Additionally, we ordered French fries and mac and cheese, and everything was delicious. The staff was friendly, and we will definitely go back to try more items from the menu.

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Fun place. Austin was our server and he was informative, patient and punctual. Food was great too. We will be back!

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Best seafood, great ambiance, wonderful service. Not inexpensive but well worth it for special occasions.

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I hear this place is wonderful, parking is difficult, and the place is always packed. My question is what time should we get there for dinner on a Sat night if we want to eat inside in a booth or at a table and we want the least wait time? TIA.

If you go before 5:30 pm you will have no problem parking or getting a table right away After November 1, I would go at 5

Do they have any vegan options?

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