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4.1 (236 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Lamb pops
Stevie S.

The Bucatini Cacio e Pepe was amazing. The lamb pops app was amazing. So delicious. Great view of the beach. Fast service. Good menu.

Seafood Linguine
Jill B.

Legit the best gnocchi I have ever eaten in my life. I love pasta and gnocchi and all things like it. I like to try gnocchi when restaurants have it and sometimes it's pretty good. This was heavenly joy in my face. So light and delicious. The sauce was perfect. I'm sad we don't live nearby. We weren't planning on coming back but I am now trying to figure out when we can come back. The pesto was good too. The seafood linguine was good, but the gnocchi was by far the best. We sat outside on the beach front so the view was great. We were seated right away and the server was nice too. Excellent 5 star Italian restaurant on the beach. Go if you can, save me a seat!

Julie O.

Disappointed is the word that sums up my review. After reading all the positive reviews I was excited to try the Linguine Cacio e Pepe in the cheese wheel. Maybe it was my fault because I asked them to put so much of the cheese sauce on it, but it was very salty and heavy. Barely editable. Perhaps the server should have clued me in when she was dishing up the extra cheese sauce. My husband has the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. It was pretty good but the chicken was dry and the dish was not anything special. Service was slow even though they weren't crowded at all and the atmosphere is blah. We probably won't go back.

Roy B.

On the spur of the moment while walking down the Broadwalk in Hollywood, we happened upon Why Not and it was truly one of the best meals we had on our stay. Getting a table for 9 on a Sunday evening without a reservation was surprising at 7:30. Even more surprising was our server, Stefania G- she is a super star! We were speaking Russian and English throughout and I switched to Spanish when we were ordering so she is a trooper for getting through that with her sanity. Always a smile and endlessly patient, she gets a gold star for her courage and bravery while possibly maintaining her sanity! We ordered pretty much everything- apps and salads and entrees. The star of the evening was definitely the Why Not tartar. The octopus was perfect and the flavors were solidly on point. I could have eaten a loaf of bread with what lay in the bottom of the bowl! Shrimp bang bang was good but nothing like the perfectly cooked lamb lollipops. My Pacheri Ossobuco was delicious and I tried the baby back ribs and they were fantastic as well. The skirt steak was well received by one of our party and the 1/2 dozen blue point oysters were fresh and tasty- only thing awry was the fact that they hadn't been cleaned and shucked properly. One of our party had the Greek salad with a side of grilled chicken and that went over well. Kids pasta was on the smaller side so one of the young ones went back for seconds. Calamari was a mix of rings and heads- very good with a sauce that matched. Seating was comfortable and laid back with an open beachy feel. Perfect for our night out. Only suggestion I'll make about ordering, I tried to convince our party not to put the entrees in until after receiving and eating our appetizers- the entrees came out immediately after the apps and the table got very full. I like to space the meal out a bit more to get some conversation in. But alas, the table got full and we ate our way through it. We saved our room for dessert for another place but I'm sure it would have been excellent as well. As I've said, one of the best and surprising meals on our trip! Well done!

Why Not Tartare

Very unexpected gem. Huge menu! I only ordered the tartare but will. E back to try more!

Carnivore Breakfast
Diorca G.

Awesome time! Food was great and hood quality Will be back. Good service. Thanks Estefania!!

Part of our team after enjoying a wonderful meal!
Kimberly B.

Just Perfect! Don't let the "odd spot" fool you--Why Not? was the absolute highlight of a 20-person Sales Team Meeting! No website to check out...no problem, embrace the Hollywood Beach vibe and roll with it. The food is excellent, and the service is even better. It's a unique, unassuming gem on Hollywood Beach that delivers a world-class experience. If you're on the fence, just go!

Crab Eggs Benedict  Huevos Rancheros Granola with Yogurt Belgian Chocolate Waffle
Mike V.

Came here for breakfast! Absolutely outstanding breakfast spot! We hit the trifecta of perfection here. The Belgian Waffles were light, crispy, and pure heaven. The Crab Cakes Benedict were sublime--huge chunks of fresh crab, zero filler, and a rich, perfect hollandaise. And for a spicy kick, the Huevos Rancheros were on point! Excellent flavor, great heat, and perfectly cooked eggs. Fast service, hot coffee, and truly memorable food. This is my new go-to for breakfast! Highly, highly recommend.

Bucatini
Jennifer S.

We had a wonderful dinner at Why Not, Stefania was so friendly and helpful. She was so welcoming and helpful as soon as we arrived. She even cheered on our Salsa dancing to the live music. We sat outside at a high top table with a beautiful view of the beach. I got the bucatini cacio de Pepe and it was incredible!! My husband got the why not burger and it was huge and delicious!! Definitely recommend if you are staying on the Boardwalk.

Why not tartare
John K.

What a find! Very inconspicuous placed, you don't see it coming. Had the why not tartare, and it was fantastic! Drinks are great, atmosphere is great, service is great. Triple triple. Eat here!

Lobster ravioli with shrimp
Melissa J.

Visited why not on a Thursday evening. The service was quick and staff friendly. We sat outside for an ocean view which was lovely. The food itself wasn't spectacular. Wish the staff would've told us the shrimp was shelled because that would've made for an alternate choice. Didn't like having to use hands to crack the shrimp open. The ravioli itself was good and the pink sauce yummy. The fettuccine bolognese was a disappointment. The fettuccine itself was good but the meat and sauce were off. Tasted overly salty and almost reminded me of beefaroni. Overall the $70 price tag included our 2 entrees, Diet Coke and tip.

Lobster ravioli
Aimee P.

My second time at Why Not in a week was NYE! We took the entire family. Again all of our meals were amazing. From the bolognese to the chicken parm...outstanding! Keep it up Why Not

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6 years ago

Very nice place! Waiters are very friendly, food was good, the place had a nice vibe. I recommend it

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This place was amazing! Fiorella treated us like family! The food was delicious. Avocado Tuna Tartare is a MUST. It was our favorite.

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A must try if you're walking around! Fiorella was our server and was absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend sitting in her section!

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4 years ago

Amazing service and exceptional food! If you are in the area please visit and see Daniela! Incredibly awesome! Thank you!

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5 years ago

Nice ambiance for old traditional Hollywood beach . Great food and drinks. Service and ocean breeze was impeccable.

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nos encanto la comida el ambiente y el servicio!! Daniela siempre estuvo muy atenta a nosotros y fue una experiencia increíble.

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My family and I ate here tonight and it was really good! The service and atmosphere were great! We will definitely go back.

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3 years ago

ante is the best bartender I've ever had! great service and they make you feel apart of their establishment. overall 10/10

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Great food. Great service from sunny. The octopus was delicious. The view was great. Loved the chocolate cake.

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3 years ago

sushi was outstanding, direct snapper in the burgers are top notch, service was outstanding.

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