Discovered this place when looking for a restaurant near our hotel. Six of us decided to give it a try. Glad we did. Atmosphere was nice. Brian was our server. He treated us like family. Food was great. Warning. The portions are huge. Take your appetite. If we are in this area again, we will be back. read more

I had high hopes for this place after reading the reviews, but unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the hype. It's entirely possible we caught them on an off night, but with a party of five and everyone ordering different dishes, it was hard to ignore the pattern, pretty much everything missed the mark. For what it's worth, I wouldn't personally reorder the burger, crab cakes, conch, coconut shrimp, chicken salad, garlic bread, chicken fingers, beer-battered shrimp, or the clams. That's a lot of dishes to leave off the "order again" list. The exception was the smoked fish dip, which was genuinely good and probably the highlight of the meal. I'll also give credit where it's due: the staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which definitely helped the experience. Maybe we simply caught the kitchen on an off night. I'd be open to giving it another try, but based on this visit, I left feeling that the reviews had set the bar considerably higher than what ended up on our table. read more

Wow, what a great place. This place is a hidden gem. Great food, great view and great service. So peaceful. I had the blackened Grouper and my wife had the Coconut crusted Snapper Salad. Delicious! Sorry no pictures. I keep forgetting before I dig in. AND they had Guinness on draft. Definitely a must go. read more

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Rendezvous is a wonderful restaurant. I loved sitting outside on the deck for lunch the other day (Jan '26). The weather was cool but on a warmer day, they have large deck umbrellas as well as covered outdoor seating and plenty of inside seating. Parking is also complimentary in their private lot. Service was very good. They have a lunch menu separate from their main menu and they also have happy hour from 12 daily and breakfast starts serving at 9am. From the menu we ordered the fish spread which was very fresh but had a lot of cream cheese to make it a spread. The whole fried fish was cooked and seasoned perfectly The lunch portion of the blackened redfish was also cooked and seasoned perfectly. I think this is the perfect place for a romantic lunch outside to a nice place to take friends who come in from out of town and don't want the hassles of Las Olas or the beaches. read more

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Decided to go here for "Valentine's Day Lunch", and what a great choice! Service was impeccable and the food was delicious. We had the Lamb Pops, cooked and flavored perfect, then bacon wrapped scallops and my wife had the Hog Snapper. All of it was tremendous! I recommend that everyone try this place out! read more

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Food good- people are nice. Could use more steamed options. Worth a visit for date night or family.

I have wanted to try Rendezvous for so long and i don't know how i didn't go sooner! Our first experience here was excellent! Made a reservation easily on open table for Saturday night. We sat outside on the patio which sits on the water at a marina. They do have indoor seating and indoor/outdoor bar seating! All the food was delicious and they had a HUGE menu plus a whole special menu! I can't wait to try happy hour and go back to try more food items! The service was friendly, however our server was a little slow and did forget several things such as extra sauce we asked for. But overall wonderful experience based on the food and ambience! read more

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The music and food are just plain good! Chef Jean prepares the food with love. A group of us dined and have nothing but KUDOS for this establishment. The music is old school which is fantastic. Not that new age garbage. Chris and the team there are amazing. I had the fried whole fish and boy oh boy along with that Bloody Mary! read more

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My food and service was amazing this is the only restaurant in this area and it does not disappoint read more

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We ate dinner outside at Rendezvous! The restaurant is on a marina so we were able to see boats and the water! I ordred an the lobster pops appetizer and grilled shrimp as my meal and my husband ordered the fried red snapper. Our friend's ordered pasta and grilled fish. Their food looked amazing. The server was ok, not spectacular! The outdoor atmosphere was peaceful and somewhat serene! read more

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The have a really big menu, so much to choose from. If you like seafood they have mussels, clams, haddock, Mahi, tuna, crabcakes, shrimp, stone crabs, and more. For meat eaters there is plenty to choose from, lamb, turkey burgers, regular burgers. I ordered the tuna appetizer. The tuna was incredibly fresh and delicious. There were 5 very thin slices of tuna. It comes with a teaspoon size of seaweed salad! Really chintzy on the appetizer, disappointed that they couldn't give you a decent amount of seaweed salad with a $19 appetizer read more

Rendezvous - Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This spot is by the marina. Very simple and a little old school. It doesn't look like anything special however the food was. The banger shrimp were so delicious!!! And the half stuffed lobster tail with 2 sides for $23 during lunch was a great deal. The desert is not in house made but ordered from a bakery and was wow soooo good: choose the white chocolate lemon tard it's worth it!! read more

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Cute spot on the marina (definitely eat outside if you can). I saw a manatee float by which was definitely a highlight!!! They have a bar inside and outside. Came for breakfast, got the Greek omelette (no feta). It was served with a slice of bread and breakfast potatoes. It was delicious and cooked fresh! I really want to come back for lunch or dinner! read more

Great spot, good food, amazing views. You really can't go wrong here in any way!! You will be back most def

Great food and service. We've been here a few times and have never had a bad meal. I like their seafood and have had fish, crab and shrimp dishes perfectly cooked. They often have good nightly specials too. Experienced waitstaff and nice atmosphere outside overlooking the marina. The inside dining room could use an update, but I don't count that against them as they make up for it in other ways. read more

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"The food was really good. The cracked conch appetizer was delicious, and the fried grouper and pasta were amazing. Everything we ordered was excellent. Our server, Matt, was very attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better." read more

Rendezvous - Seafood Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A seat next to the marina....led to some fresh seafood, a good cocktail and the best of conversation. We found this via Yelp and enjoyed our time here. Outside fans kept any flies away. The food was flavorful. The service was hospitable. The ambience for a couples dinner on the patio was just right. Two dinners, four drinks $200. A private parking lot right next door. read more

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Went here for a catch up dinner with a friend who was staying g in the area. A little off the beaten path, this is such a neat spot. Ample parking, and on the water, with a fantastic deck. We got there after sunset but were able to watch the moon rise and were able to sit out on the deck . Our server was funny and helpful. Menu has something for everyone food and drink wise. Definitely a place I'd go back to! read more

We were in Ft Lauderdale just for the night & were looking for seafood & a view! Well this little hidden gem ( because it sits tucked away) was just perfect. Food was fresh & so yummy- drinks on point! Service- friendly & not rushed at all. Our server made several recommendations & checked with the kitchen on several items due to allergies. If we are back in the area we would definitely come back. Sitting dockside & watching people bring their boats to the dock and come enjoy dinner was fun! read more

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I've been here many times and I forget why I keep coming back. But when I'm here I'm always reminded.... The food is excellent. I'm a fish snob and I've never had over cooked fish here. The view.... Killer, and the staff is young, fun, and knows how to keep the vibe right..... Kayla was the gal who took care of me and she's one great representative for this establishment. read more

Rendezvous - Seafood Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Unassuming from the parking lot, but then beautiful view on the water. Amazingly fresh seafood. The octopus is a must have. The grouper was super fresh and cooked perfectly. The asparagus was also very tasty. Our server was friendly and sharp. Only drawback was the several young hostesses at the front appeared first to forget to assign our table service (took a while for anyone to come out, then one hostess walked by and went back in quickly and a server came right out). When we were sat, we asked to sit by the water. The hostess appeared confused and said it was reserved, which seemed like a lie just because she didn't know if she could sit us there, which seems confirmed because we were there about 2 hours and the table was never sat. read more

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Food was fabulous! Shrimp cocktail had huge prawns. Lobster pops were large chunks of crab. Sides were not as great, but we had so much delicious food we didn't care. Drinks were great. Service was fantastic and Ambiance sitting out on the patio was spectacular. read more

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Out of town, looking for a nice break from the chain restaurants and something by the water, without a lot of people... make a stop by the Rendezvous! read more

This was our first time here. Located right in the water, it had a very nice view from our outdoor seating. Our server Chris was great and very honest and helpful with his suggestions. We started with the octopus and shrimp cocktail as appetizers, both of which were pretty good. Then we had the lazy lobster and the lazy lobster combo with the stuffed shrimp, both of which were delicious. We also had the crab cakes and bacon wrapped scallops, both of which were also delicious. Luckily we had room for dessert; the chocolate mousse and the key lime pie were very flavorful. The menu had so many amazing choices that I think we will be back to try some more of them! read more

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Rendezvous in Fort Lauderdale was our pre-cruise dinner & did not disappoint. It's a little hidden jewel & not as heavily advertised. Its location is picturesque on the harbor with all the large boats in view. The tables on the outdoor patio would have been perfect had it not been for the heavy rain. We were promptly relocated inside. The food was fresh & spectacular. We agreed that we would come back if ever again spending our night before cruising in Fort Lauderdale. read more

Rendezvous is a hidden gem (although maybe not so much anymore, as I witnessed shuttles from the beach!) At a marina on the west side of 95 off of SR84. It is our go to raw bar and we love to take visitors as they have on the water, outdoor dining with a great view and menu that has something for everyone! Well behaved dogs are also welcome on the patio. The food is delicious and the seafood very fresh!! They have plenty for landlubbers as well! We love it!! We have never had a bad server either! Everyone there is excellent!! Laid back atmosphere, has an indoor and outdoor bar! TVs tuned to games for the sports lovers and Chive TV which is distracting and hard not to watch if you are giving your company the view and you are facing the bar!! read more

Rendezvous - Red grouper fresh from the keys, a delicious special!! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This restaurant did not disappoint from start to finish. The ambience by the water was great. The waitress was very friendly. The mahi tacos were delicious (the beans and rice were the best I ever had) and the French Dip was very good but the cole slaw was a bit in a smaller side. The watermelon basil cocktail was refreshing and very good. I will definitely be back next I am in the area! read more

Rendezvous - What a view - Seafood Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Service and food were great. We ate outside with a beautiful view of the Marina and sunset. The amount of food was perfect and it tasted very good. The server frequently swung by our table to check on us and to refill drinks. Plenty of tables and seats. Lots of people were there but we didn't feel packed in. I enjoyed dining here and hope to return next time I'm in FLL. read more

Great atmosphere. Great food. Would definitely go back next time we're in Fort Lauderdale.

I enjoy this place no matter how often I come, the service is super nice and the food is great.

Hidden gem in plain sight. I needed some delicious food and quality atmosphere before heading to the airport and I found Rendezvous on a whim. I sat outside and got to enjoy the view of the marina which was awesome. Our server gave great recommendations and was very attentive. The food was everything I needed! I had a table of four and we split: - Cesar salad - Clams in butter sauce with garlic bread - Lobster pasta - Calamari - Coconut shrimp with pineapple sauce Oh yea! And we got their citrus cake for dessert, it was super delish! Everything was so amazing, the whole table highly recommends! read more

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Reasonable food, quite pricey and they scrimp on drinks. Got a good strong drink with a $5.00 double added, went back the next day and ordered the same and it was weak. Asked about It because it was noticeably not as strong for a $14.00 drink, response, what do you want us to do about it?Unfortunately they weren't smart enough to just remove at least the double charge or make a new drink so they get a bad yelp and I'm not coming back! Oh well read more

What a great place to go for seafood with an amazing view of the inlet waterway. I've tried the shrimp pasta, and the fish and chips, both delicious. The staff are friendly and very attentive. Sit inside or outside on the deck, and just let the day wash away. read more

Rendezvous - The deck overlooking the marina. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Drinks were average. Do not get the blueberry strawberry perfect margarita. It was recommended and it wasn't good. It had an artificial taste. Espresso martini was good. Food was just ok. Chicken tenders were good but I didn't love lobster pops and calamari. It's a great atmosphere here! Great views of the river and all the yachts. A great place to also watch a sports game. Service was good. Staff was kind. read more

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Rendevous gets 5 stars again for a stellar visit the other night. We sat at the outside bar on this humid night and were served by Katerina who was fantastic at what she does. Personable, knowledgable and efficient- all the things that make a great bartender/server. I love that their menu is so varied- fish, meat, ribs, salads, and all of it is tasty and well prepared. My friend who was with me is a Grouper fan which is always hard to find on this side of Florida was really happy with his blackened red grouper. I started with the "Bang Bang Shrimp" which had 4 in the order and were tender and delicious! I also had the ribs on this visit and they were meaty and perfectly sauced up. And the full slab is HUGE so I've got plenty of leftovers! You also get a choice of 2 sides which includes all of your favs like french fries, rice, vegetables, etc. And the prices are reasonable. It may be a little hard to find (follow your GPS!) but once you get there, Rendezvous will please everyone in your party with it's perfect blend of drinks, food, view and service! read more

Great food. Great atmosphere and the servers were amazing. The view from the outside deck was so nice. Watched a storm off in the distance. read more

I loveeee visiting this beautiful waterfront hidden gem!! Kudos to Miss Sydney for taking amazing care of us and Miss Olivia for the tastiest drinks! read more

We had Brian take care of us. He was amazing. We will call to see when he's working so he will be our waiter. The establishment is lucky to have such a personable guy on staff read more

Excellent service (Chris) great drinks and food. If you're close and debating where to go, give it a try. We will be back. Very cool place by the docks. read more

Amazing find in Fort Lauderdale. It's right on the water with a view of the marinas and boat docks. Has a beautiful porch on the back of the restaurant in which to dine and I just love it. We ordered quite a few things, and all were enjoyable. I had the poor boy clam sandwich, it was piled extremely high with clams, and it was a very tasty sandwich. The crabcakes were extremely good and the rum drinks were delicious. The lobster roll was delicious. Our server, Michael was extremely good, and he very good care of us. Very nice place to find. read more

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