Great Food and Great Vibes at Boatyard Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Boatyard restaurant is an upscale restaurant with a great laid-back nautical-meets-chic vibe. Expansive waterfront views are seen from almost anywhere. Beautiful yachts dot the background. Restaurant patrons can enjoy meals inside, outside on the waterfront patio or even dockside. 

Boatyard embraces an “Eat local, Be Coastal” philosophy, which brings the freshest fish and shellfish to you. A raw bar and an open kitchen enhance the sophisticated feel of the restaurant.

There is a full bar offering handcrafted cocktails and a reasonable & tastefully chosen wine selection. Though there was quite a crowd around the bar, the laid-back, sophisticated vibe of the Boatyard was evident. It was not noisy or overpowering, and we could chat comfortably.

For our recent visit, our server Marco was very personable and knowledgeable about the menu. He is from Argentina, so we were able to ask lots of questions about Argentina. Happy to answer them, we can say that Argentina is now on our travel list! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).