Stopped by for lunch to try some of the tapas dishes. They have a nice variety of options and offer more than just tapas. All the food was good but some dishes did stand out. I'd recommend trying the baked oysters and Mac and cheese (if you like the truffle flavor). Their waffles were also good and fluffy but the chicken portion seemed a bit small for the price of the dish. They have a large seating area inside and the server was nice and attentive. One thing to note is the parking situation in that plaza is tricky. It seems like one side offers free parking while the other is pay to park so double check the signs. read more

American Tapas Bar - Chicken n' Waffle - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Really good tapas restaurant that has a wide variety of menu items, something for everyone! Our server was quick and efficient. Food came out piping hot. The pork belly was rich and decadent. The meatloaf was delicious. The lobster Mac and cheese was a little watery on the sauce and not that much lobster meat but flavor was good. The grilled octopus was tender and charred nicely. The chicken and waffles were delightful with medium sized chicken pieces. The baked oysters were our favorite, very cheesy. read more

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Came here for brunch because after getting on their website, I saw several items that were low carb like frittatas. To my surprise, the brunch menu was not presented to us as we got seated. I had to ask for it. When the brunch menu arrived, the server told us that about 4-5 of the items were not available, which included 2 of the frittata items that I was hoping to order. Disappointed, I settled for a Cobb Salad. Which turned out to be fresh and delicious. The meatloaf tapas was small but nice, served over mashed potatoes. The cornbread was a bit dry, but tasty. Good prices, good service. read more

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Talk about a DELICIOUS MEAL!! Tim was our server and he was outstanding. He gave us great recommendations regarding the tapas and my wine which I enjoyed very much. He never made us feel rushed or pressured to order anything. He frequently refilled our waters (I hate when servers don't do this) and was extremely attentive. Very friendly and would love to dine here again with him as our server. Goat cheese croquettes were amazing. served warm with the guava sauce is to die for!! Oysters were so so fresh and tasted spectacular. Crab cakes were crispy and tasty. Loved the sauce. Octopus was grilled to perfection- super tender and not chewy. The white beans were a great side and very fresh. Mussels were a little heavy because of the sauce and bread but it tasted very good. Great tapa for sharing. Honestly none of the food disappointed and all tasted great. Would 100% eat here again. Honorable mention was the live music. It was a gentleman with a captain hat on and wow he was great. Not too loud and overbearing but just enough to where it was very enjoyable. Set a great vibe and had very good song selections. A well deserved 5/5!! read more

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The food, service and the ambience was top notch. We loved all the tapas that we ordered, the most favorite being firecracker shrimp. Other things that we ordered (and liked) were chicken wings, corn bread skillet, fish bites, lobster Mac & cheese. We also had jambalaya ands cheese burger that we all shared and liked as well. The kids wanted desserts and we ordered snores and giant chocolate chip cookies. read more

American Tapas Bar - S'mores - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Really cool restaurant & bar with live music every night! Some great vegetarian options and nice drinks made by a humble great bartender! You should definitely check it out! read more

American Tapas Bar - Passion fruit martini - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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It's a whole vibe! My date & I met here for drinks, appetizers and conversation. There was a gentleman playing guitar and singing- beautifully. Our bartender was a character. He was very personable, entertaining and helpful. We met another couple who bought us shots. ‍ We ordered a ton of appetizers and sat & spoke until almost closing. We had a great time. The food was also delicious! read more

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I came here for happy hour with 2 friends. They ordered cosmos and I had the fresh linen martin, which was fabulous, so smooth. I also had an espresso martini which was good We ordered a bunch of appetizers, some were better then others. I really liked the ribs, the wings and the mussels in a white creamy sauce.. The hostess came over and checked on us. She was so sweet and brought us a complimentary piece of their homemade carrot cake. The carrot cake was excellent Look forward to coming back here. read more

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Came here on a Saturday with a group of friends and we loved everything about our experience! Even with them being short staffed, they were incredibly friendly and made sure our drinks were always full. The food is worth it! The portion to price ratio was spot on. I recommend the goat cheese croquettes, crispy pork belly, and the grilled octopus. read more

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A friend of mine wanted me to meet him here for drinks after work. It takes a lot for me to want to head straight to a bar from work. This place did not disappoint. Enrique (bartender) made my visit ! He was so welcoming, great drinks, and wonderful conversation. It wasn't too busy. Most were seated at the bar. I went on a Tuesday so I had to get tacos, of course! 10/10 would have them again. I also tried the meatloaf which I didn't take a picture of. I can't wait to try the rest of the tapas menu. Next time I will definitely do the special which is like 5 plates for $45 I believe. The music was a vibe, not too loud. I'll be stopping by after work more often !! read more

I made 1:30 reservations on the open table app because I knew restaurants would be busy after church on Easter Sunday. At first glance, I thought the restaurant was closed because it was completely empty and dark from the outside. Once inside our server, Lukas was happy to have patrons. The menu is extensive, there's something for everyone. I love the idea of being able to share the tapas. I ordered the stuffed mushrooms and the grilled octopus. The stuffed mushrooms were filled with herbs, breadcrumbs and tomatoes. They were very juicy, although I wish there were more than two, they were tasty. The star of the show was the octopus. It was served with a cold, white bean salad. I enjoyed the salad texture. It was crunchy, with raw celery and carrots. The octopus was on a bed of olive oil and lightly grilled. The turkey club sandwich was a hit with my daughter. She enjoyed the taste of the french fries and the club sandwich was huge. It had three pieces of bread. The restaurant itself has great decor. I appreciated that there was no music so perfect for a date or a meeting. There is metered parking right in front with plenty of spaces. There are bathrooms for both genders and a full bar with seats. Lukas did a phenomenal job. He has a friendly and helpful personality. I will definitely be returning to sample other items on the menu. read more

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Cute place! Quick and friendly service, and most importantly, tapas came out quick! Only wish we could have gotten more between the two of us. Lobster mac n cheese and chicken pot pie were great choices for us. Cornbread and filet mignon slider could have been passed on. The smore's experience was definitely a hit and something to leave with! Only downside was that as a pair, our table was just a couple inches scooted away from the couple next to us. A little tight and would have appreciated a little more space and talking privacy, though I get they are busy and are trying to serve as many people in there at once! Excited to come back to try some more! read more

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Food was terrible and the server charged us for their mistake. We ordered a variety of small plates and the only one that was palatable was the tapas ribs. The corn bread was flavorless. A box mix made at home tastes better. The fries cauliflower was soggy. The bacon wrapped dates were raw. We ordered the lobster Mac and cheese and got plain Mac and cheese. No lobster. We mentioned it to the waiter and he said the kitchen must have made a mistake and he'd bring us a new one. One of the people in our group doesn't eat seafood so he said he'd eat it. The waiter said he'd leave the dish but he'd have to change us for it. The entire experience was a waste of time and money. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

I had a home delivery from American Tapas restaurant. The potatoes were instant and like glue. I ordered beef, gray with potatoes. The beef was full of fat and I had to throw most of it out. Do not recommend this restaurant. Here is an example. Ann Sottile read more

American Tapas Bar - Meat - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Had a reservation for 10 people on a Saturday at 11:30 right when they opened up. Once we were sat and received waters the waiter got our drinks. A few more tables were sat and the waiter was also the bartender. We find out, multiple people called in and they were very understaffed. About 45 minutes into brunch, another table of 10-12 was sat. Our wait staff never missed a beat. Aside from watching them hustle all over the restaurant, you'd never know they were short staffed. They were attentive and pleasant. The food was great! Everyone finished their plates and enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be back! read more

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Went for happy hour and we were not disappointed! Such a great experience with a fantastic variety of tapas for just $8 each. This spot is perfect for lunch or bringing a large group to try out the whole happy hour menu. We ordered a total of five dishes--mac and cheese, pork belly, mussels, ribs, and meatloaf--and they were all amazing! Each dish was flavorful and well-prepared, offering something unique and delicious. Definitely recommend checking this place out, especially for happy hour. read more

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perfect portions to have a light dinner delivered. Don't let tire size fool you. It looks tiny but it's scrumptious and filling! Tapas for two: had the filet mignon slider and the lamb chops suggest you add the chowder to be sure! and we had room for dessert! Homemade Key Lime pie! delivery was free and service was quick though a bit confusing on the address that we figured it out quickly. Nice change to not stuff ourselves and have to skip dessert! Not cheap but worth it! read more

Such a cute spot with live music every night. Love the American tapas concept. We were greeted and seated quickly and had excellent service. We decided to try the bacon wrapped dates, the pot roast, grilled oysters, wedge salad and lamb meatballs. Everything was good. The grilled oysters were my favorite and the dates came in a close second. Next time I will leave some room for dessert. read more

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I actually love coming here I love their Mack and cheese their onion rings and their goat cheese croquettes. It's nice intimate kind of vibe where you can bring family or friends for a lunch or dinner. They also have lives music certain nights as well which is also cool. The food is positions tapas style so you can share a small amount with your table I would suggest ordering multiple small plates to truly get a taste of everything. The food is fresh and delicious and the staff is very nice and helpful with the menu and very attentive to their customers. If you're not looking to sit at a table they also have a full bar where you can sit at as well. read more

Food and customer service. The flow of food being brought to the table was inconsistent. We ordered lobster Mac n cheese and it did not have any lobster. When we told our server he took it and was going to bring it back to the kitchen. We said since it had no lobster one of our guests would finish it. The waiter took it and was going to "add to" what we started eating. Rather, the most appropriate customer service response would be, " I am so sorry. Let me inform the kitchen and I will get a new one for you right away." Nope. We were told we need to pay for both. It was easier to just say "okay", than to continue a debate with the waiter. Additionally, the fried cauliflower was soggy. Most items were "warm" at best. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Fantastic service and food. They have a great happy our with 5 tapa dishes for $35. Our favorites were the pork belly, sliders and meat balls. Everything we had was fresh! read more

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We had a wonderful night with great happy hour deals and live music! We got the cheese curds, spinach and artichoke dip, mussels, wings, and filet mignon slider. All cocktails were great. read more

American Tapas Bar - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Always on point! Food was great, service was speedy, and music was awesome!! Went here for lunch and as usual had a great time. We had the shrimp and grits, lamb chops, skillet cornbread, and pulled pork slider. read more

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Love this place! Open late! We go Friday nights after flying into FLL and they always have nice music. Menu is broad enough to find something good to eat. Very cozy atmosphere. read more

Was here for brunch with my ladies group. Joe was our server. Most of our brunch went well with most of the ladies enjoying their food. One lady thought her beef brisket sandwich was too fatty. Another loved the octopus. My other friend ordered the fried pickles & tomatoes, she shared them- they were so yummy- I ordered them too. After a few minutes of indecision- I wanted to try the Avocado Toast. I really enjoyed it. I felt full but not full enough to stop drinking the unlimited Prosecco! All in All- Joe did an excellent job, considering there were 18 of us! Got a chance to meet Carla & I told her all the details! I'll definitely book this restaurant again for a group lunch & try their happy hour. Although- that's at the bar only- I'm not a fan of hanging at the bar but I'm sure it will be great! Thanks so much for taking great care of us! See you soon! read more

American Tapas Bar - Fried Pickles & Tomatoes with 2 sauces. - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Tried the fish and chips; comes with choice of salad, I went with Cesar; lunch special $13.95; five to choose from. Glad I found this, fish was delicious. Give it a try. Can't beat the value and ambience. read more

American Tapas Bar - Fish and chips; partially eaten !! - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Went for the HH. The bartender was great very friendly and efficient. Free parking facing the street. read more

American Tapas Bar - HH menu - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Go here for happy hour - you won't regret it. They do a daily happy hour by the bar, and with these crazy food prices, happy hour is definitely the way to go. You can try 5 tapas from the happy hour menu for $35. Otherwise, during that time, they were $8 each. They also have cocktail specials during the happy hour as well. So what do I recommend, well everything! The pork belly was tender but crispy and delicious. I really enjoyed the truffle mac and cheese. It was just the right amount of truffle. Everything else was delicious, too, the spinach artichoke dip, the sliders, the calamari, all so good. We also got the chicken and waffles off the regular menu, along with a few salads, and they were delicious too, and not insanely expensive. To drink, I'd recommend the espresso martini and key lime pie martini. They have live music and a great atmosphere, a perfect place to get together. The service was great as well, attentive, and the food came out fairly quick. There's plenty of parking out front, making it nice and easy. They also have a brunch menu that looks spectacular. I'd definitely recommend trying this spot out. read more

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Way, way too noisy. Could not enjoy ourselves. The food was just ok. We definitely are not going back

I came in on a Friday night and the staff smiled when I walked in and offered me a seat right away. The decor is very warm and they even had live music. The food was excellent. I started off with the chicken waffles which were fantastic. My second favorite were the ribs. I'm super picky about my barbecue sauce and I really enjoyed it. I would love to come back and try more. read more

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Honestly surprised by all the high reviews but maybe I just caught this spot on an off day. Service was pleasant and the ambiance was nice, but the food was underwhelming. The menu sounded promising, yet the flavors fell flat and nothing really stood out. Portions were fine but not memorable enough to make me want to come back soon. To top it off, a loud drunken woman was seated next to us, which made it hard to enjoy the meal or have a conversation. Overall, it was average. Good service, decent atmosphere, but food that didn't live up to the hype. read more

American Tapas is a great place to enjoy a variety of dishes. Live music, hip ambience. Everything you're looking for for a great night. We came here with family and enjoyed everything we tried. Our waiter Tim was wonderful. He was extremely attentive and helpful when it came to suggesting some of his favorite items. For dinner we enjoyed the pork belly, calamari, lamb chops, lamb meatballs, bacon wrapped dates, Mac and cheese, pot roast, oysters, cornbread skillet, and the goat cheese croquettes which were by far the favorite of night. So much so, that we ordered two. For dessert we enjoyed the key lime pie which was just perfection. The s'mores which was an experience in itself. The s'mores is brought with its own little bonfire. The kids had a ball roasting their own marshmallows. Lastly, we had the brownie bites. YUM!!! The food was absolutely incredible! What a spectacular place to enjoy some great tapas and live music. Come on by. It's totally worth it. read more

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Easy parking, great food and good drinks, lunch here is worth it. Not rushed, great for conversation, good in every way.

Had reservations for this restaurant for an upcoming Saturday but decided to stop in earlier during the week after wanting to try something new and being overly excited to check them out. Located within a strip mall off of Commercial Blvd with plenty of parking, the restaurant is pretty easy to spot. Upon entering, we were seated immediately and had our waiter stop by with water and menus just as quickly. The entire time our waiter, Tim and the other wait staff, were all amazing! It was a rainy day but they were still pretty lively, they even had musical entertainment by Yuri, who was singing every song beautifully, he was very talented. To start we ordered a large array of tapas- we stuck to their most recommended dishes like the calamari, pork belly, mussels, goat cheese croquettes and the bbq ribs. After discussing, my boyfriend and I concluded that our favorites were the goat cheese croquettes and the calamari, a definite must try. After enjoying the tapas, our eyes wondered to their main dishes portion of the menu and before we knew it we were fork deep into sharing the mac and cheese with fried chicken, which was pretty darn good. We ended the night with the large cookie with ice cream and it was delicious. With great ambience and delicious food we will definitely be coming back to check out their other dishes! read more

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Enjoyed my time here and food. Went on a early Sunday before happy hour or doing and was able to sit at the bar and eat . Took advantage of the happy hour deals . Drinks: few options available nothing too crazy Had a spicy margarita it was ok. Food enjoyed the tapas promo for 5 items to be brought out . We selected mac and cheese, ribs , chicken and waffles , pork, calamari . Also tried dessert s'mores Everything was pretty good but the best dessert of the items were the Mac , ribs , and pork . Everything else was pretty normal . The tapas all came back in a timely manner and was pretty fresh and hot . Service was nice and kind . The location and look was nice also . Indoor outdoor seating was well read more

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Had an amazing time for happy hour at American Tapas Bar - I won't with the Fresh Linen Martini which was really good. As for food I went with the happy hour 5 for $35 deal and I got - 2 portions of chicken wings (buffalo and guava BBQ), a filet Mignon slider, calamari, & truffle Mac and cheese. I also went ahead and got the skillet cornbread because it looked so good on other reviews and well as the chicken and waffles because I get those everywhere I go. And thank goodness I got the chicken and waffles because it was some of the best I ever had in years. The service was pretty good - nothing too outstanding - and it has a nice cozy ambiance. read more

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I love stopping by American Tapas On Commercial for happy hour with my co-workers! The happy hour tapas are always delicious and such a great deal. My favorites are the filet burger with caramelized onions and the truffle mac & cheese both are must-tries! I also have to mention the amazing espresso martini made by Lucas the bartender hands down one of the best I've had. Karla, the manager, is so sweet and always makes sure everything is perfect every time we come in. This place is such a gem definitely worth stopping by if you haven't already! read more

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Tapas is a wonderful way of tasting different foods in one seating. Thus, we enjoyed yummy artichoke dip, crab cakes, two luscious orders of lamb chops, one pork slider, baked oysters, and corn bread with a bourbon butter sauce. All very enjoyable to the palate. Instead of the reserved inside table we sat outside as the volume inside was a lil loud with the one person band and the chatter of diners. Our waitress, Rachael was attentive and our overall experience will have us go back for the fourth time. read more

I present to you: Thanksgiving dinner Reservation for 1 please at 5:45 Started off with a Fresh Linen Martini while I reviewed the menu. I decided to go with a bunch of different tapas to try more of the menu. * Goat cheese croquettes were pretty good. I'm a sauce person but would of preferred a little less sauce as it can be overpowering to the delectable goat cheese. I would order again and would ask for SOS. * Lamb chops were delicious * Truffle Lobster Mac n cheese was pretty good. * The Asparagus and the filet mignon slider were by far my favorite But the Filet Mignon slider was incredible! Price point is over $30pp for a full meal type of night. Would return and continue to try the plentiful options of tapas. read more

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I feel awful for not remembering our server's name as he played a major role in making our night here a very memorable one. We had reservations for 2 but sat at a booth because we planned on ordering a few tapas. The vibe was just right, there was live music being sang by a guy with his guitar and his partner on the piano. For drinks we kept it simple with a few shots of tequila and some margaritas. For tapas we had: -Pot Roast. This dish was warm, savory and succulent. The beef was braised to perfection and the veggies were well cooked. -Peel n Eat Shrimp. The butter sauce has old bay seasoning in it which gave it a nice kick! The herb garlic bread was wonderfully toasted, not too hard and soaked up the butter sauce nicely. -Bacon Wrapped Dates. The sweetness from the dates paired well with the bacon. The blue cheese on the inside was well melted and added a creaminess to each bite. -Filet Mignon Slider. No comment, my husband swallowed the slider whole. He says it was a 10/10. I believed him because he liked his fingers to get up the bit of aioli left on it. -Lamb Chops. Perfectly grilled. Nice grill marks on the outside and juicy on the inside. -Chicken n Waffles. Cooked to order. The waffle was still warm when it got to our table. The chicken breast tenders had a nice crunchy well seasoned batter on them. -Pork Belly. Wish they fried it a bit more but you could taste the marinade on the meat. The glaze was also a nice touch. -BBQ Ribs. The ribs were definitely fall off the bone. Only thing I would recommend is to get a good broil on the bbq sauce so it's not too messy . We will definitely be back & have already told our friends to check this place out. read more

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