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    Escape Rooftop Bar

    4.4 (34 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ESCAPE ROOFTOP BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Pizza.
    Robert S.

    This is one of my favorite spots in Fort Lauderdale. It's a rooftop with a great view of the Intracoastal, the Ocean and downtown. There's no minimum to spend like other places and it has a very casual but upscale vibe. It's located behind the Shorebreak hotel, so you have to come into the hotel lobby, walk through their main restaurant, out to the pool area and then get on the elevator to the Escape Rooftop bar. A bit confusing for those who are not familiar. They have daily specials as well as Happy hour specials. The Bar has serving area with several tables located close to the pool....then there are a few more private tables overlooking the water. Great vibe, great service. Prices are a bit high due to the ambiance and location, but not terrible. I have had a few things and I loved their Arancini, their calamari and mussels tapas plate. Their pizza was just average, it needed to be more well done. Overall a great spot for a nice romantic date or a special night.

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    Ray C.

    The views from the Escape Rooftop Bar are spectacular. There is lots of great seating. We really enjoyed the food and drinks. Happy hour starts 30 minute before sunset and ends 30 minutes after sunset. We had excellent service. This is such a great place to hang out. I highly recommend it and will be returning.

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    Heather G.

    So we just left this place. I honestly don't want to knock it. Very cute venue! Beautiful view! Romantic. Great vibe. Great music. Seating areas are just adorable. Now comes the "but." Cocktails were good but pricey for the size. The caprese salad was good also. We put in the order for the food at the same time. And so we waited..... and waited.....anddd waited.... One of the servers asked if our food had come out, we said no. Waited some more. They apologized and gave us 2 complimentary cocktails. When the food eventually came out, I promise I've never seen entrees so small in my life. If you make a circle with your forefingers and thumbs...... that's how big my meal was. I had the scallops and they were delicious but I told my husband "damn, I'm gonna need Taco Bell on the way home!" He had the short rib risotto which came in 4 meatballs which were also delicious! But $150 later and we are headed for beer and sliders at the pub!

    Kavitha P.

    Love this rooftop bar in Fort Lauderdale, got to stay at the hotel this time around so was here during the day But the views at sunset are the total vibes Drinks are a little spendy and the food is just okay- limited menu Staff are super nice but you're paying for the amazing view!!

    Krishna P.

    A little confusing to find the place. When you reach the floor, someone has to open the door from inside and the signs are not very clearly marked in the elevator. But once you reach, the view are just amazing. Very trendy atmosphere. Drinks are expensive, but you pay for the views. The place is relatively new so check out before the word goes out.

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    Valerie L.

    I was a little hesitant to come here for a date night but I am so glad I did! We hadn't heard of the rooftop before but it's exactly what my husband and I were looking for. A place with a great view, chill, private, quiet and with amazing food and drinks. Our server gave us great recommendations based on what we each liked. The pineapple drink was amazing and refreshing. My husband's drink, the cucumber and basil was also great but a little too strong for me. Our favorite dish was the salad, the pears and Gorgonzola cheese were amazing. All the flavors combined perfectly. The pizza was also very good, I loved how great the fig tasted with the pesto. The arancini was also very yummy, the red sauce tied it all together. Lastly the tiramisu was huge! Definitely recommend sharing it, my husband and I couldn't even finish it. We loved coming here and look forward to coming back.

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    Holly T.

    Drinks are excellent (but pricey) and the views are amazing. Nice bar manager as well. The only thing is....you have to get there THROUGH The Shorebreak Hotel. So map/google that...walk through the lobby, through the restaurant, past the pool, and the elevator for the roof is back behind the hotel pool.

    Sunset.

    Food was awesome. The risotto with the osobuko was delicious and tasty. Javier our waitress was very attentive and super friendly. He along with Kate took care of us in a very special way. We will come back soon and often.

    Craig T.

    We were visiting on a long road trip and this was our first time here. The crew/team here goes out of their way to make sure yo are taken care of with amazing drinks, cocktails and the food is also amazing here. Vanessa and Jorge made us feel at home every day and their service was excellent. We actually decided on two separate days to just hang out by the rooftop pool ALL day and drink and eat there instead of venturing out and it was so nice. Great people work here and the view is incredible. We are already planning our return!

    Specialty cocktail and passion fruit frozen.
    Jessica E.

    The ambiance and pool on the rooftop is amazing. The view of the inter coastal is equal to any ocean view. Drink pours are fantastic! Bartenders are friendly and it seems like a hidden gem.

    Party of four Thursday evening we had drinks and enjoyed the sunset the margaritas & wine were very good

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    Stunning location, stunning views... Great vibe for a pre dinner drink or to watch the sunset. Excellent service

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    9 months ago

    The food is yummy and so are the cocktails! You have a beautiful view of the city and inter coastal!

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    Wonderful view, Nice setting. Waitress was attentive and nice. The lemondrop was great. food was good .

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    Spent two afternoons here during our stay in Ft Lauderdale. Relaxed house music set the tone. Excellent cocktails and nice patrons. Winner!

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    Nice place with a nice view! Not the best service, but good happy hour. The food was ok!

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    Jorge and Patrick were amazing. Thank you both for your service. Drinks were incredible and the food amazing.

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    2 years ago

    Alexis was wonderful! attentive, warm and really made our experience worth while. we will definitely be back!

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    Great food, friendly service! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Highly recommend!

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