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Boatyard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boatyard

4.6
4.6
5933 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Boatyard is Fort Lauderdale’s premier waterfront dining destination. Boatyard offers an upscale, nautical-chic vibe in a sophisticated, laidback atmosphere that embraces the pulse of the city’s yachting culture and where marina views abound.
With an ‘Eat Local, Be Coastal’ philosophy, Boatyard’s eclectic, seafood-centric menu blends the freshest daily catches from local fisherman with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections and premium cuts of meat, all thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients for patrons to enjoy inside, outside or dockside.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (954) 525-7400
  • Website
    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Harris
  • Private party facilities
    The Boatyard is an ideal location to host your next event, Corporate gathering, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower or a Birthday Party. We have 3 private rooms and an outdoor patio that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Our event planner will personally assist you in planning every detail.
  • Location
    1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Self parking or valet parking available. Want to come by boat? -- free dockage available for boats up 75' for restaurant customers. Or come by Water Taxi, call 954-467-6677
  • Public transit
    Water taxi service available from all major hotels and downtown. Broward County Bus Service Drop off at 17th Street
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-11pm. Sunday DJ & live musician 12pm – 4PM during Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dock & Dine - Premium Time Slots

    $200.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Dock & Dine at Boatyard Set sail, dock in style, and dine with us at Boatyard! "Premier Dock & Dine" is designed for those looking to arrive by water and experience elevated coastal dining at its finest. "Premier" applies to reservations made Thursday thru Sunday dinner and Saturday & Sunday brunch. Dock & Dine Reservations guarantee a 65' boat slip and table (up to 6 guests) for 2 hours. If inquiring for a Dock & Dine reservation of more than 6 people, please call 954.525.7400 and ask to speak with a reservationist. Deposit will be used towards the balance of your dining bill. If you are looking to make a boat slip reservation with less than 24 hours notice, please call 954.525.7400 to ensure availability of slip and dining table.

  • Dock & Dine - Regular Time Slots

    $200.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Dock & Dine at Boatyard Set sail, dock in style, and dine with us at Boatyard! "Dock & Dine" is designed for those looking to arrive by water and experience elevated coastal dining at its finest. Regular Dock & Dine Reservations are for "non-prime time" days only and are free of charge with a minimum spend of $200. Dock & Dine Reservations guarantee a 65' boat slip and table (up to 6 guests) for 2 hours. If inquiring for a Dock & Dine reservation of more than 6 people, please call 954.525.7400 and ask to speak with a reservationist. If you are looking to make a boat slip reservation with less than 24 hours notice, please call 954.525.7400 to ensure availability of slip and dining table.

  • New Year's Eve Gala Seating

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    NYE Gala Seating Please join us for an epic night rolling in the New Year, December 31st, 2024. 9:00pm – Midnight $150 prix fixe 5-course menu, including live entertainment/DJ, party favors and a Champagne toast @ Midnight. Vegetarian Options will be available upon request.
    New Year's Eve Gala Seating Photo

Menu

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What 5,933 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Seafood

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale offers a "great atmosphere with beautiful views of the water" and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "fantastic seafood" and "amazing brunch and mimosa options." While some find it "a little pricey," the "unreal food" and "top-notch service" make it a favorite for special occasions. Reservations are recommended, especially for outdoor seating to enjoy the waterfront experience.

5,933 Reviews

  1. Michele

    Western NC

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Swordfish portion was small and had no taste. Sea bass was very good. Felt our waitress was rushing us. Constantly clearing dishes! We loved going here for over 20 years but are giving this place a break.

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  2. Doris

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noisy inside conversations were difficult in normal tone.

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  3. Rhonda

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came from ATL for brussel sprouts but the new recipe or way of preparing them was not as decadent!

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  4. Mary

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server appeared overwhelmed. Water & beverage service slow. Specifically asked for horse radish with oysters served cocktail sauce. When I asked for no cocktail sauce.

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  5. Bill

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife’s filet was salty. Her mashed potatoes came out cold but were replaced with a hot portion. They too were salty. My ribeye was cooked correctly but was very tough and lacking flavor. The lights were randomly flickering. The restaurant was very loud. Very disappointing experience

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  6. Caroline

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The lights kept going up and down. Not exactly sure why. Food was overall pretty good. Dinner did not all come out at once and communication could have been a bit better. Overall happy.

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  7. Lakara

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and I loved the happy hour menu. The waiters were all very attentive.

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  8. Carman

    Kansas City

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We usually love the Boatyard! Tonight we stood at the hostess stand for twenty minutes to be seated after we were called. After finally being seated and ordering, everyone received their food except for one person and hers arrived as the others finished. It was cold as if it had been waiting the entire time. Our server was scarce. She did not seem concerned about the issue.

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  9. Ken

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here many times and this was not their best foot forward. You go to a seafood restaurant and they run out of fish service slow.

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  10. Brian

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oyster presentation was fantastic. The clam chowder soup was outstanding . The noice level was very loud. Great sever .

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FAQs

Boatyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 525-7400.

Boatyard is rated 4.6 stars by 5933 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Boatyard

1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking or valet parking available. Want to come by boat? -- free dockage available for boats up 75' for restaurant customers. Or come by Water Taxi, call 954-467-6677
  • Public transit
    Water taxi service available from all major hotels and downtown. Broward County Bus Service Drop off at 17th Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Harris
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-11pm. Sunday DJ & live musician 12pm – 4PM during Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boatyard.restaurant/
  • Phone number
    (954) 525-7400
  • Private party facilities
    The Boatyard is an ideal location to host your next event, Corporate gathering, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower or a Birthday Party. We have 3 private rooms and an outdoor patio that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Our event planner will personally assist you in planning every detail.

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