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    Papa's Raw Bar

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Happy hour !
    Joe S.

    When in Deerfield this is one of my favorite spots. From the service which is always so attentive , to the casual sea food shack ambience but the real star is always the food. We went on a Wednesday which is 1/2 off wines luckily and just wanted some good sushi and chowder. The clam chowder was excellent (first time I tried it). And we shared a few rolls. All the roll recommendations were excellent and we left before dessert. But I will be back for the Key lime Pie and deep fried snapper.

    Stone crab
    Lucia D.

    Awesome rolls. Come on Monday for $5 off. Not sure if seafood world market is also theirs. Excellent dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating.

    Fish taco
    Dana M.

    We had a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The food arrived quickly, and our server provided excellent service throughout the meal. Everything we ordered was delicious--the smoked fish dip was especially flavorful, and the sushi roll did not disappoint. I chose the tilefish lemon pepper sandwich, which was also outstanding. I would definitely recommend this spot and look forward to returning!

    Charlie D.

    Awesome place for fresh seafood. Had the red dragon roll which was absolutely delicious as well as the fish dip. My wife had a poke bowl, with brown rice which she really liked. Real casual vibe almost makes you feel like you're sitting in a little waterfront place in New England. Service was a really good stayed on top of things.

    fish and chips not impressed there were 4 pieces the fish was great the fries not so much
    Melissa V.

    sat at the bar unfortunately there was no bartender tonight on a very busy Wednesday night very poor service! Not to mention the door going into to right side of the restaurant slams every millisecond! fish and chips were good... wine down

    Fried wantans and queso
    Hillary W.

    Loved this place! This is a fresh fish market in Lightpoint - I've never been here before but I'd certainly go back. We started our meal with drinks and fried wantons with queso - - -wow - - I've never had that combination but it's a winner! The queso was so good I literally licked the bowl (sort of). Next we ordered dinner - my friend had the snow crab legs - 40.00/pound - she loved them. I had the steamed clams - loved them - they were really quite flavorful and dunking the roll in the juice was a fabulous way to end the meal. There is valet parking, music in the evening, outdoor seating (as well as indoor) and a great bar. If you live near Lightpoint and haven't been here - you should go right now!

    Nancy K.

    Happens bar is always great.The servers and the bartenders are wonderfully.My son worked here as a server.He works here also as ADJ.He'll be heroes on Sunday.And the drink is delicious that have good food.But i'm not hungry

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    Jessica B.

    Ok I LOVED Papa's Raw Bar I went on a Friday night and there was great live music playing - even though this spot is on Federal and we sat outside, I felt like I was at a beach bar! The sushi was fresh tasting, and the different types of rolls were very unique and flavorful. Servers were very friendly and attentive, I can't wait to come back to the spot. It may be a new favorite of mine!

    Rose A.

    5/10/25 Great sushi, so many choices. Everything is very fresh. Very casual atmosphere. Terrific service. The queen bee roll, spicy tuna, zack attack are all favorite sushi rolls. Highly recommend the fresh fish tacos, and white clam chowder.

    Fried Cracked Conch
    Paul J.

    Papa's has great cocktails and sushi! We started with the Whiskey Smash and the Ship Wrecked, which is their take on an Old Fashioned. Both were balanced well & paired with proper ice--chewblet for the Smash and a large cube for the Ship. For food we ordered the Cracked Conch and the Wet Dream Roll. The conch was fresh with the perfect amount batter. The Wet Dream Roll had tempura Wahoo with seared scallops on top. We loved both of them. Overall a great experience, but one critique was the happy hour that ended at 6, before our arrival.

    Veronica C.

    The server Sam was very helpful and knowledgeable, the food was amazing, and the place has a good atmosphere Ample portion sizes. Dived into main course and didn't get pictures after sushi, lol Worth the visit!!

    Lydia B.

    This place is incredible! Truly blown away for a restaurant in a shopping plaza. First off, the ambience has such a fun and beachy, local feel. We went on a Friday night and the live music was enjoyable. Not too loud! I mostly got sushi. Everything was delicious. I love places that have good chunks of fish and no fillers like cream cheese. You can tell that the ingredients were fresh and they had a bunch of wahoo on the menu, which is such a plus for me. And to add, there's a cute fish shop attached and owned by the restaurant. Safe to say, this is my new favorite spot!

    Truffle fries
    Quinnette S.

    I discovered this fish market and restaurant on Instagram while craving fried snapper for several months. I jokingly think my phone eavesdrops on me because it started showing me fish restaurants. Papa Raw Bar appeared on my feed multiple times, and it also showed up on my partner's feed, who then sent it to me. We decided to check it out the next time we visited Fort Lauderdale, and we weren't disappointed. The fish was fresh and plentiful. For starters, we ordered blackened swordfish bites served with seaweed salad and spicy mayo. My only complaint was that they were a bit stingy with the seaweed salad--I guess I'm just greedy, lol. The bites were delicious, and the fish was fresh and tasty. We also shared a fried snapper, which was cooked to perfection and served with several dipping sauces. Additionally, we ordered French fries and mac and cheese, and everything was delicious. The staff was friendly, and we will definitely go back to try more items from the menu.

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    9 years ago

    Best food in town period!!! Rachel is the best server! They fish there own seafood and serve it directly to your table unbelievable!!

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    Thanks Hank!! We can't wait to see you!! And the sushi is amazing!!

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    8 years ago

    Love all the food! Huge menu! Great night life. Both times that I have come to eat dinner here I have been extremely impressed.

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    9 years ago

    Very good food, relaxing ambiance.. had Rory as a server, very friendly and helpful, needs to be more waiters like him in this world

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    8 years ago

    We love this place! Service is fantastic. Menu even better! Oysters. Definitely try the oysters!

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    7 years ago

    One of the best places to eat! Beyond amazing food! Place is very causal and not fancy. Bring your appetite and flip flops.

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    Minimal once a week stop for us once we moved to LHP. Freshest menu in town and great laid back atmosphere

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    9 years ago

    Great local hangout! Live music at the outside bar. Go on Thursday, great special on oysters. Tip: wine is cheaper by the bottle.

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    9 years ago

    Great seafood. Consistently good. And great happy hour prices. I recommend it alot and always get a "thanks for recommending"

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    10 years ago

    This place rocks! Get the oyster shooters and the grilled conch. Heck get everything it's all good!

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    I hear this place is wonderful, parking is difficult, and the place is always packed. My question is what time should we get there for dinner on a Sat night if we want to eat inside in a booth or at a table and we want the least wait time? TIA.

    If you go before 5:30 pm you will have no problem parking or getting a table right away After November 1, I would go at 5

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