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    DCOTA Cay

    3.1 (12 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Anya W.

    Nice place for lunch, they try really hard and the server Daniel is amazing. Food is good as well Suggestions: coffee shouldn't be $7, maybe add discount for building employees? Also desserts would be nice to have as well or something to go with the coffee

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    Sexond time At this restaurant and the service is very bad. It takes long time to place an order

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    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    4.2(325 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    We went for early brunch in a Sunday and everything was very good . (11:00 am )…read more They have Happy hour brunch . And is great ! We were celebrating a bday so they put a card in the table super sweet . What we ordered $19 Steak + Eggs, Nashville. $13 Almond Berry Pancake $75 Seafood Platter The have drink specials for brunch too ! I will come back for sure but early time not only because of the happy hour because I felt when they got a little busy took longer for some stuff but still was great . For bday dessert they gave us something very cute but the didn't sing or anything b

    I waited a few days before writing this review because I've been in a full blown relationship…read moreconflict with Earl's Kitchen + Bar. On one hand, this place is gorgeous. Like "let's take pictures before we eat because this patio belongs in a lifestyle magazine" gorgeous. Las Olas energy at its finest. The outdoor seating is fantastic, the atmosphere feels upscale without being stuffy, and honestly, the food was outstanding. Which is why this hurts. We came for Mother's Day brunch and intentionally avoided rushing over for happy hour pricing because we wanted a relaxed meal. Adult decision. Responsible. Mature. Mistake number one apparently. Started with the charred corn and avocado dip and I need whoever created that dish to be recognized with some sort of civic award. Ridiculously good. One of those appetizers where you immediately start calculating whether licking the bowl in public is socially acceptable. Then came the steak and eggs discussion. My wife and I were both looking at the steak and eggs listed on the menu for $26.75. Our waiter explained that the standard steak was only four ounces and casually suggested upgrading to a six ounce or eight ounce cut instead. Now listen carefully because this is where the plot twists into a financial thriller. At no point during this conversation was pricing for the upgrade mentioned. And shame on me for not asking. That part is absolutely on me. But the suggestion was delivered with the same casual energy as "would you like fries with that?" So I upgraded to the eight ounce. My wife went with the six ounce. She also had a margarita she loved. We skipped dessert because we were stuffed and, as it turns out, accidentally entering a luxury cattle futures market. Then the handheld payment machine arrived. $175. I stared at that screen like it had just informed me my mortgage was due immediately. Turns out those extra six ounces of sirloin between the two plates carried an upcharge that could finance a small fishing boat. Roughly ten dollars an ounce for the upgrade. Somewhere, a Wagyu cow laughed at me from a distance. And look, before anybody jumps in, yes... I should have asked. Lesson learned. But restaurants also know exactly what they're doing when upgrade pricing gets floated around casually without numbers attached. There's a difference between upselling and a sneak attack. Which makes this review frustrating because I genuinely loved almost everything else. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was fantastic. Service was friendly. But nothing tanks the ending of a brunch quite like feeling blindsided by steak math. Pro tip for future diners: If they suggest the upgraded steak, ask the price immediately. Ask twice. Possibly get it notarized. Three stars because I really do want to come back someday. But right now I still feel like I got hit with a reverse happy hour.

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    Earls Kitchen + Bar
    Earls Kitchen + Bar
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    Boatyard - Surf and turf

    Boatyard

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    We chose Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate my cousin's graduation, and what a choice she…read moremade! From start to finish, this place delivered on every level. We opted to sit outside, since it is waterfront and even though it was a hot summer day, it was surprisingly manageable since our covered table made all the difference while we enjoyed the stunning waterfront views. We kicked things off with cocktails, and some wine and the Sun Kissed Cocktail was an excellent choice. Not only was it delicious and refreshing, but the presentation was absolutely stunning . a real rose embedded inside an ice cube. It was almost too beautiful to drink... almost. For appetizers, we went with the Tropical Ceviche and the Tuna Tacos, and both were incredible. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and I loved the mango touch that both dishes shared as it added the perfect tropical sweetness. Then came the entrees, we shared the Shoyu Glazed Sea Bass served with a rice pilaf, edamame purée, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms, this fish was literally melt-in-your-mouth perfection. We also shared the Lobster Diavolo Pasta which was equally impressive and packed with generous chunks of lobster throughout the pasta, plus a whole small lobster to crack into. And then there were the side of Brussels Sprouts ... honestly, I never thought I'd be raving about a side dish, but here we are. Served shredded rather than whole, and tossed in the most incredible sauce, these were hands down some of the best Brussels sprouts I have ever had in my life. A must-order. Boatyard exceeded every expectation. The food, the atmosphere, the presentation .. all top tier. My cousin picked a winner, and we'll absolutely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    We reserved our group in advance, and received a call two hours before with the "rules" for a party…read moreof 5 or more. Most of it was expected, but it is also what causes a 3 star review. To start our experience, we arrived early and asked for outdoor seating, which was available. Our waiter came by and I asked for water for everyone along with a starter. Our waiter brought water, but only filled the four glasses on the table and quickly took off, leaving me (in the middle with no glass or setup), with nothing to drink. The app was also delivered and the server took off quickly before I had a chance to ask for anything. The starter was a finger food that was sticky, so I could not start without a plate and napkin. We ordered drinks too, most of which were DELICIOUS - I'm thinking of you, Golden Old Fashioned and Sandbar Spritz! The Island Hopper, not so much. Couldn't put our finger on it, but just not right for either of those who ordered, nor any of the others who tasted it. For apps we had the Bimini Bread, which is always outstanding, and the Kingfish Spread, which was also delicious. Once the fish spread was delivered however, we began to attract a lot of flies. We watched as another table had fans delivered to keep flies away. We ordered our entrees, including Paella and Chop Salads. By now the flies were quite bothersome, so we asked for help, and the server finally brought one fan over. When it was dessert time, despite having made notice in the reservation, it was quite obvious that our server had no idea we were celebrating. I had to specifically ask for dessert menus, and he never offered a dessert. We had the Key Lime Baked Alaska - just ok, and the Butterscotch Bread Pudding. Also just ok. The service on this night was sorely lacking and led to a negative experience. It's interesting that for a party of 5 or more, there is a mandatory 18% service charge. I haven't tipped less than 20% since Covid. Had they NOT included the mandatory tip, I still would have tipped 20%, but honestly, I think our server deserved considerably less (we are talking about a bill over $400.). Boatyard was always my Ft Lauderdale go-to, but I think we will branch out to some other restaurants after this experience. Very disappointing for the price paid to have such poor service.

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    Boatyard - Indoor seating area.

    Indoor seating area.

    Boatyard - Pork with sauce on the side

    Pork with sauce on the side

    Boatyard - Sun-kissed cocktail.

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    YOT Bar & Kitchen - Scrambler

    YOT Bar & Kitchen

    4.2(791 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    What an awesome place! Upon pulling in, my friend and I didn't quite know what we were driving up…read moreto since it's tucked a way a bit and you have to drive into the yacht club through a security gate, but once we arrived at the restaurant and were easily able to get an outdoor seat (we were there on a Thursday night) and take in the water and yacht views, we were SOLD. We were also there for live music, which just added to the overall experience. We had Grace as our server, who also really added to the entire experience. She was so knowledgeable about the menu and about allergies - my friend is allergic to wheat, so she was really careful to inform us about areas where they used the same fryer for items. She really embodied a spirit of great hospitality throughout our time there. The food was also DELICIOUS. We started with the Brussels sprouts which we both said were the best we've ever had - if you're a fan, ORDER THEM! They're absolutely incredible and hugely portioned. We also got the guac which was really fresh and delicious. For a main, I had the blackened fish sandwich, which I am still DREAMING of. It was absolutely delicious and something I hope never comes off the menu because I would order this EVERY single time I came back. My friend got the Silver Lining salad which was hugely portioned. They also have a ton of cocktails as well as mocktails available with different special offers each night (e.g., Thursday when we were there was Martinis & Oysters night, with $11 Grey Goose martinis and $2.50 oysters from 4 PM on). Really nice to have options like that throughout the week! From start to finish, this was an awesome experience and I can't wait for future trips to FLL to return back here!

    Did brunch here on Valentine's Day…read more The moment we walked in we walked in we were warmly greeted and given a rose. Although our server wasn't able to greet us right away, another sever did which shows team work. Our service all around was very good. Even down to the parking attendant. I I was nervous about the food due to mixed reviews but I enjoyed the hot honey pepperoni flatbread and my wasabi Cesar salad although I do wish it was actually spicy. The margarita tower was well worth it, each flavor tasted how it should have. Nice ambiance outside to brunch.

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    YOT Bar & Kitchen - Outside bar

    Outside bar

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    Fish & Chips

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    14 North Daiquiri Bar

    14 North Daiquiri Bar

    4.0(150 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Stopped in a couple times to grab some drinks and food and the place is pretty good but I will say…read morethe automatic gratuity and prices for some of the food are the reasons I have to knock the star off for my review. The place is very nicely decorated and there is so much to look around at because the theming is very nice. I also like that there is a nice amount of seating and the bar top area is spaced out also. The bartender was friendly and got the drink orders in quickly but was a little pushy with trying to get us to upsize our drinks when I only wanted a small. The frozen hurricane was delicious and has a nice strength to it. Very sweet but very refreshing! The burger and fries I had were amazing and the burger was cooked perfectly! I will say at almost $19 dollars for the smash burger, I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again because the price was not worth the flavor to me! The fries were also tasty but nothing to write home about. Overall a good place but one that I will come for just drinks and then grab food somewhere else in my opinion!

    14 North was walking distance from our Airbnb, and I would say is a perfect pregame spot!…read more When me and my friend went, we were one of the only ones there, which we were surprised about, but we did go on the earlier side. I loved how they had different size options, and you were able to mix as many flavors as you wanted! My drink mixed together perfectly and was very refreshing on a hot, humid day! Each one had just the right amount of alcohol as well, so getting the fish bowl for just myself wasn't bad at all. Service was great, and the employees were very nice and helped give suggestions on what to get.

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    14 North Daiquiri Bar
    14 North Daiquiri Bar - High Tide and Pina colada Daiquiri with Casamigos Reposado shot on the side

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    High Tide and Pina colada Daiquiri with Casamigos Reposado shot on the side

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Filet Steak

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    4.0(717 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    We were here for Mother's Day dinner yesterday. It was a hot bright Florida day and so it was a…read morepleasure to enter a cool, low light restaurant with a high ceiling and nice dark woods decor. It was a very relaxing entry. Their stylish bar is immediately on the left side with counter seating and tables. The dining area is straight ahead with check-in as you enter. The staff are friendly and welcoming here. Our server was Kevin, who was very attentive and at our table within a minute with helpful recommendations and brought us nice cold water right away, which was appreciated. We ordered their white Sangria, which was really good! They know how to make them! Very refreshing! My daughter ordered the Prime Rib with Parmesan mashed potatoes for her main meal. I ordered the RibEye steak with Parmesan mashed potatoes. Here is where Superior Service comes in! Kevin and John, the manager, came to the rescue immediately. It was not Kevin or John's fault whatsoever but the mashed potatoes were over-salted and inedible. Both my daughter's and mine. My ribeye was tough, not tender, and had a very strange bitter taste to it that I couldn't handle. Kevin was on it right away and asked what I would like to substitute with. I picked the Prime Rib because my daughter said hers was delicious. She switched to the Loaded Baked Potato and so did I. My Prime Rib was excellent. The problem was solved quickly and the replacements were delicious. Our Mother's Day dinner was a success after all. Then, on top of everything, John presented us with a VIP Mother's Day $10 gift card for our next visit. We topped it all off by ordering the Chocolate Brownie with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. It was outstanding!! The Brownie was chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. Firebird has a great menu with lots of delicious looking items on it. We will be back soon to try other things that caught our eyes. And ask for Kevin's area! Parking is on the street. We found a spot easily even though Dania Pointe mall was very busy.

    As you see by my past reviews we are very good customers from Firebirds from the time they open at…read moreDania Points it is on our list of must go for out few times a weeks lunch outing , But today we should had went to McDonald the food would had been better , and be able to eat without a serveur in training watching for taking away one of our plates as soon as we took the last piece of food from it. It was very uncomfortable to have that man coming back after every moves we done with our food Now getting to the smashburger that I had order, from the first bite I took from it , it did not feel you want a second bite ,so I open it to look at the meat, and the other side, was cook so much it was why it fell hard like a hockey puck. What we had today was really not the class of the Firebird that we were use to. If we had been there for the first time ,we would has say " no thank you" we put that place as ,we are not going back there . As you see, we were very disappointed in every way

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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - The Double Black Diamond Martini - $7.95 during happy hour

    The Double Black Diamond Martini - $7.95 during happy hour

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

    Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Prime Rib Sliders

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    Prime Rib Sliders

    DCOTA Cay - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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