If I could give 10,000 stars for the excellent food, ambiance and service, I would do it, but five stars is all they allow on Yelp, so let me just say it's beyond five stars! Especially Nathan Gimeno, the manager, who is an exceptionally hardworking young man who made us feel so welcome and made sure our every need was met, making us feel very special in a very crowded and busy restaurant, not once, but twice! His genuine warmth and attention to detail are what make him a standout. His recommendations on the menu were very tasty. We also enjoyed our server, Kiki, who did a great job. We went there two nights in a row when we recently stayed the weekend at the beautiful, stunningly reimagined Pier 66 Hotel, which deserves its own 10,000 star review! The first night my husband and I shared the Greek salad and cold Mezze, a selection of their hummus, olive tapenade, babaganouche (sp?) and other delicious things I can't pronounce or spell. Served with warm, fresh out of the oven pita bread, so good! (I mislabeled it as felafel in the photo, my bad. lol.) Then I had the lamb kabobs and he had the NY Strip with roasted asparagus, both delicious. I had the brown rice as a side which has Pine nuts and black currants in it. Loved it. Roasted cauliflower, not so much. Nathan was very sweet to not charge us for it. We were too stuffed to have dessert. The next night we had another couple with us. They got the hummus and smoked wahoo fish dip which they shared with us. Delicious! My husband got the Greek salad again, his favorite (!) and shared that with us, it's such a nice authentic Greek salad and an ample amount to share. He was a little upset that we made him share it with us because he wanted to eat it all by himself. Next time! Lol. I ordered the calamari and shared that with everyone at the table and everybody loved it. Very light and tasty. For our entrées, my husband got the fish stew (awesome) and I got the lollipop lamb chops, which they call rack of lamb on the menu. They were cooked perfectly, medium rare, as I had asked. And so good!! Our friends both had the chicken and rice dish and loved it. Again, everyone was so stuffed we couldn't possibly think of dessert. But we ended up going to the Pier Top and had after dinner drinks and beautiful little desserts up there. I can highly recommend Sotogrande whether you are staying at the hotel or not. Their "doggy bag" looks like a high end couture shopping bag. No one will ever suspect what's really inside! read more

See all

I rarely leave negative reviews. For me to write one, BOTH the FOOD and the SERVICE have to miss the mark, and unfortunately that was our experience at Sotogrande. We went last weekend for Dine Out Fort Lauderdale. Would I come back? No. Here's why. The service started off poorly. Our waitress was so inattentive that after we had been sitting there for about 20 minutes, a manager eventually came over and took our order. We started with the Greek salad, which was actually great. When it arrived, I asked for salt and pepper simply because I tend to like my food on the saltier side. I never added it as it definitely did not need it. When our waitress cleared the salad plates, she went to take the salt and pepper, then mumbled, "Ahh, I'll leave it, but you won't need it," and walked away. At the time, I thought it was an odd comment. Once our entrées arrived, I understood exactly what she meant. The food was unbelievably salty. And I say that as someone who likes salty food. I ordered the Chicken Keftedes and my friend ordered the Grilled Branzino, and both were so heavily salted that they were difficult to eat. Did our waitress come back to ask how our meals were? Eventually, but it took so long that by then I had already lost my appetite. I genuinely wanted to send mine back, but I also felt bad about wasting an entire entrée. I thought I could take it home and salvage it by adding other ingredients to dilute the saltiness. The next day, I tried. Nothing could save it. There was also an issue with the water. We asked for water and our waitress brought us bottled water, which we were charged for. We assumed that was simply how the restaurant served water until we noticed other tables had carafes of water. We were never asked whether we wanted bottled or regular water. I do want to give credit where it's due. The Greek salad was great, and the Dubai Tart dessert was also excellent. Unfortunately, those two bright spots were not enough to overcome the entrées and the service. I really wanted to enjoy Sotogrande, especially since Dine Out Fort Lauderdale is such a good opportunity to try restaurants you might come back to afterward. In this case, we won't be returning read more

Each time we come to this amazing restaurant we are incredibly delighted by its consistent surprises from all the absolutely delightful delicious dishes and service we experience! The food is presented beautifully and the tastes are all fabulous, hence our repeated returns! Don't miss out on the their daily harbor Hour with its refreshing cocktails and sneak peaks of the main dishes! read more

See all

Overall, the food was fine and the ambiance was decent. This with the caveat that we had dinner inside; the outside seating on a nice day might've made a difference. To begin, we ordered the smoked wahoo dip (good) and hummus (very good), as well as chili garlic prawns and a fig salad. The prawns were not super spicy but well marinated, and the salad was a good complement to the other appetizers. For mains we ordered fisherman's stew (which was fine but honestly a bit bland, and could've used some sort of thickening agent for the soup which was separating a lot), the octopus (also fine, could've used a bit of marination but the plan grilled approach was well executed, and the chicken keftedes. Service was relatively fast, no complaints. Overall not unhappy we went but there were some things that would've made it better, namely a bit more flavorful food, as nothing WOW-ed me read more

See all

Chris we loved you !! Chris the bartender was amazing!!! Very friendly, super attentive one of the best bartenders we've ever encountered ! We sat at the bar & when our table was ready we chose to stay at the bar because Chris was that attentive! He recommended drinks & what to eat off the happy hour menu. Everything was delicious ! The place is very nice, clean & great location. We will definitely be back! read more

See all

Returned to this beautiful restaurant for a second time and our second experience was absolutely amazing. From the staffs attention to the amazing food options. All items brought out to our table were delicious and so fresh. Our waitress Ms. B was amazing! Was very kind and always made sure that we were taken care of also was very knowledgeable of each food item. The hummus appetizer was definitely a favorite, so fresh and the pita bread was absolutely perfect and warm. The mixed grill was also a good portion for us all and everything cooked perfectly. We also had sangrias and the red sangria was my favorite so refreshing and tasty. Such a great time spent with friends. Can't wait to return again. read more

See all

Great ambiance and the location for this restaurant was a beautiful resort marina view. The appetizers were delicious, 8 out of 10. Now our expectations for our entrees to be just as good if not better seems reasonable. Rack of lamb - 9 NY sirloin- 4 (tough to chew) Dorado special - 8 Grilled octopus -3 (too dry and hard to chew) looked nothing like previously posted image of the dish. Very disappointed on this dish and we ordered 2 dishes. 1 of the dish was not eaten and manager just said he was going to bring it to the chef's attention. Charged us for both the octopus dishes anyway. read more

See all

Our friends and I went on a double date to this Mediterranean restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. The valet only parking was very convenient since it's right next to the restaurant, and we were greeted by beautiful decor and a waterfront view. The restaurant is dimly lit, giving cozy vibes. Our waitress was very attentive and made choosing from the menu easy. We ordered the baba ghanoush, tzatziki, hummus with freshly made pita bread, spinach and cheese pide, along with the watermelon feta salad and the mixed grill with lamb chops and grilled chicken over flavorful rice. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. Even there drinks were perfectly made. We opted for espresso martinis and spicy margaritas. We truly had a magical experience and are already thinking of going back soon. read more

See all

Amazing place! The cheesecake dessert was so incredible and the entree that stole the show was definitely the white fish! Our server was really kind and helped us choose the perfect dishes read more

See all

I had no idea about Sotogrande until I had booked a reservation for Calusso and after checking out the menu, decided to head downstairs to check out Sotogrande. It was much livelier than Calusso, with acoustic music and games on at the bar. We grabbed a seat at the bar and were greeted by Christopher who was very friendly and welcoming as well as attentive! I even left my phone in the restroom and the time I went back, it was given to hostess than to him which was a relief! I started off with a lemon drop martini which was amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and tart. We then had the Greek salad- not as authentic as imagined but still delicious and chicken skewers with patatas brava and vegetables . He said it would be a LOT of food and it certainly was- particularly the sides of patatas brava and vegetables which were enormous servings. We split the skewer so didn't have a lot of protein but was balance with all the sides we had. The chicken seemed a bit undercooked and lacked flavor. The vegetables were honestly my favorite, especially the broccolini cooked to perfection. They also serve the sides- I didn't realize one was pure garlic and used too much as its next to tzatziki so would be a suggestion to explain. We ended our night with the baklava which was the best I've had! Overall, it's a great lively spot for celebrations or good spot to grab a drink or dinner at the bar! I'd definitely return! read more

See all

Came here for a birthday dinner. The grounds are beautiful and the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing - the food however, is just okay. The menu items are designed to be shared. My favorites were the chicken- good flavor and not overcooked and the fresh pita bread. The restaurant is not huge and it felt a bit humid inside. Would go back for drinks at the bar. read more

Sotogrande is located on the property of the newly renovated Pier 66. When you pull up, you can park with the hotel valet and then walk down a flight of stairs that wrap around the swimming pools. You end up in the back of the property where the marina is located. We sat outside on a beautiful cool afternoon for lunch looking out at amazing boats in the marina. The atmosphere is very clean and elegant. They were also kind enough to have heaters outside as it was unusually cool. Our waiter, Nesh, was very kind and had a great sense of humor. He helped us put together a nice meal where we could try several dishes to share. For the appetizer, we ordered the mixed mezze plate which is a sampler of items, including tzatziki, hummus and baba ghanoush along with delicious pita served warm. We then ordered the mixed vegetables which were fresh and delicious. We also shared the fig salad with candied walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette. You can add a protein to the salad - falafel, chicken or shrimp. Sotogrande is a wonderful place to sit, have a great meal and enjoy the view of the new, beautiful property at Pier 66. read more

See all

So we went early to meet a friend for a cocktail and tapas. BIG WOW! We sar inside although outside seating is abundant and beautiful. Now the food was extraordinary. I had a smoked wahoo spread with salmon roe and olive oil served with fresh baked pita type bread. Delicious. My friend had grilled shrimp in a chili sauce. Also wonderful. I recommend highly read more

See all

Service was excellent, attentive without being smothering. Food was fresh, well prepared, flavorful and generous portions. Menu had a wide variety of options. Many items were gluten free just on the basis of being meat or vegetable. We had the watermelon salad with feta and just a few kalamata olives to add a hint of salt to the dish, hummus with a perfectly baked warm pita bread, papas bravas as good as any I ate in Barcelona, and a chicken and a ground lamb, kababs. Husband said the lamb was just slightly salty. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. It is a noisy place tho. We sat inside due to temp and humidity. Lucky us, the booth location was right next to a large birthday party. There is some texture on the high ceiling, but not enough to absorb all of the noise. We were seated around 8:30 pm on a Friday night in August. read more

Sotogrande - Citrus Sorbet dessert - Spanish Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

See all

Sotogrande is conveniently located in Pier 66, offering amazing views and breathtaking sunsets. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired, and despite our server's recommendation of the steak, our favorite dishes were the catch of the day and the lamb. The desserts were delicious, especially the Basque cake. What truly surprised us was the quality of their wines. They have some wines specifically imported by one of the owners, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. We will definitely return when the weather is cooler to enjoy some bites and their delicious wines. We also recommend making reservations since they are a premium location inside the resort, and seating may be limited. Ambiance 5/5 Service 4/5 Food 3.5/5 read more

See all

Loved the outside area. Beautiful view especially at sunset. I arrived a bit later than my friends, when I got there, they had drinks already and our server immediately came to offer me one. She gave us time to talk a bit, look at the menu and place our appetizer orders, making some recommendations as well. The Fig salad was excellent, absolutely recommended it. And it's a good portion to share or to have as an entrée as you can add protein to it for an added cost. We also had the Halloumi, we all enjoyed it and it's another great sharing plate. The Muhammara we all agreed wasn't great. We all have had better at other restaurants. With our meal we had another drink. The entrees were all delicious. I had the Zarazuela de Mariscos and was very happy with the amount of fish, shrimp, and mussels it has. It was a bit spicy but amazingly flavorful. My friends had the NY Strip and added the patatas bravas as a side. They said their steak was cooked perfectly and I got to try the potatoes and can say they were very good too. We kept talking and having a good time but realized we had been a long time with empty wine glasses. Thinking our server, who had been very attentive throughout the night, would be coming over soon to ask if we wanted another glass or desert, we were very surprised when she asked if we were done and would like to have boxes to go. As we asked for dessert she said the "kitchen is closed". Would have been nice to have a heads up. We knew exactly what we wanted to try so that was disappointing. So the vibe turned immediately, especially being a Friday night and being kicked out at 10pm. Still, can't take away from that view and the quality and flavor of their dishes so 1 star off, and hoping they read this and improve to get it back. read more

See all

Sotogrande is located within the Pier Sixty Six complex. It specializes in the flavors and foods of Spain and the Eastern Mediterranean. its sparkling claim, has beautiful decor and attentive service. The menu is, however, very limited, not a lot to it. I was going to order lamb chops until I found out that they would only prepare them medium, not rare, the chops were thin and Australian....sounded to me like mutton. So, I got the mussels which I was told were done in a Turkish style of cuisine. They were good but for me nothing special. My partner had a Halibut which he enjoyed and I found to be delicious. read more

See all

What a charming restaurant! The food and service was exceptional at Sotogrande. I appreciated that the menu wasn't overwhelming and the mezze is perfect for sharing. The music is not overwhelming that you can't have conversation and creates a chill, relaxing vibe. Highly recommend the Greek Village and watermelons salads - a light, refreshing start to a meal. read more

See all

I'm late with this review, but I can't skip it! I ate here for breakfast on a quick trip last year, and it was phenomenal! From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel like a friend. My Mediterranean breakfast was spectacular. It looks like breakfast is no longer, but I'll be sure to stop back in for lunch or dinner next time I'm in town! read more

See all

You don't have to stay at Pier 66 to enjoy this restaurant. They feature both inside and outside (water side) dining, although it might be tougher to get the outside seats when the weather is pleasant. Everything I had was excellent, from the eggplant dip to the roasted vegetables and especially the watermellow salad. My friend had the strip steak and was very happy but didn't care for the pistachio sauce on top which is not mentioned on the menu. Service was friendly and well educated in what they were serving. There was a lengthy wait on an item but it was finally brought out. If you are staying at Pier 66 then this is my recommend restaurant. Prices are reasonable on most things. As of this writing valet is your only option at $16.00 for up to 4 hours I think it was. Great job overall and I feel that anyone that rated it at 3 stars or below either had an off night or is judging it too harshly. read more

What an amazing experience! The food, the atmosphere, the service all 5 stars. It is located at the new Pier Sixty-Six resort. Theme is Mediterranean Tapas. Everything is great for sharing. We started with mahumara (red pepper and walnut dip) and baba ganoush (eggplant dip) and they each had so much flavor. They are served with fresh made puffy pita. We shared some kabobs as well, my favorite was the swordfish. The octopus was tender, the mussels were in a red sauce with soppressata, the steak comes sliced for easy sharing. Patatas Bravas and cauliflower were more than we needed; both had wonderful seasoning. Nice wine selection. Started with a Corfu Blue Sky vodka drink and they made sure it was not too sweet. We passed on dessert, but heard the basque cheesecake is the shining star. If you are in the area check it out. Enjoy! read more

Sotogrande - Octopus and patatas bravas - Spanish Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

See all

The service was excellent, but the food left much to be desired. We ordered the frito mixto as an appetizer, and it was excessively salty. We couldn't finish it. As for the steak, it was just average. read more

Sotogrande - Spanish Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

See all

Another new restaurant at Pier 66. The area is nice and new. Drinks were good. The appetizers were all right. The hummus is good (grainy) and the pita bread is uniquely presented. The lamb was unique as well, with pomegranate seeds. This was a little too unusual for my palate. Others had the burger and enjoyed it. Fries were better than the potatoes w peppers. The dessert was fine. read more

Sotogrande - Spanish Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This place is a great addition to Fort Lauderdale. This place has an amazing vibe and beautiful views at night of the boats and ocean. My absolute favorite thing was the metaxa sangria, specially the one with white wine. You need only one just to feel right. The food was delicious and the service was great. I can't wait to come back for more. read more

See all

Made reservations for Saturday night (their 2nd day open) Restaurant was nicely decorated. Everyone was in a good mood, so that made the vibe very pleasant overall. I hate complaining about pricing especially since it's listed on the menu, but pricing does not match the amount of food we got. The skewers are all $32 and it's 2, maybe 3 ish small bites. Thou everything was tasty .... But our bill was high and I left still Hungry. Maybe if they get a happy hour menu I'll stop by. read more

Sotogrande is located in the newly remodeled Pier 66 hotel. They turned the hotel grounds into a beautifully decorated resort with multiple restaurants and pool area. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. They sat us outside right by the entrance of the restaurant overlooking the dock. Our waiter was very nice and knew the menu very well. He gave us a quick run down of the specials and the menus concept. We ordered the chili garlic prawn to start. The prawns were a good size, it had the garlic flavor but that was it was lacking other spices. It only had the garlic flavor and that's it. My octopus came out perfect. It was not overcooked but yet charred a bit to give it the crispy texture. I loved it. My husband's steak was really good and full of flavor but it was way over done to his liking. We hesitated to return it but glad we did bc the next one came out perfect. I would love to come back to try their other dishes and maybe sit on the inside so we could enjoy the live band. read more

See all

Beautiful ambiance. Attentive servers. It was a large group of us. Open indoor/outdoor concept. Highly recommend and can't wait to be back. read more

See all

Not sure where to start! The ambiance is gorgeous, reminds me of Tulum in a sense. The service was good, it was tough at first because it took us 20 minutes to get an order in and our appetizer came before our drinks did:/ but everything that was set on the table was absolutely delicious. From the appetizer to the dessert. Our sangrias were very strong, especially for someone who doesn't drink much that took me outbut the baby squid was so unique in flavor and it was just the right amount. It wasn't filling or made me feel awful after. I will definitely come back! Also shout out to the managers + chef who came to check up on us and build a relationship! Unreasonable hospitality!!! read more

See all

Came to this place on a boat, and docked right in the marina. Dock reservations required but they only gave us a warning. Food was great, and good portions. Ambiance was very nice. read more

See all

Solid 3 stars for the location overlooking the Pier-66 marina and the beautiful boats, beautiful decor and the staff walking around in cute Mediterranean motif uniforms. Fair warning, you are paying for that scenery and the decorations. Basque cheesecake is $24 when I can get the most amazing OG version for €6 in San Sebastián, Spain? I think the burger was the most inexpensive main at $28 but that was over salted. My table mate ordered the NY strip, but because they sliced it up, it was dry and more gray than pink middle. I will say the skewers looked great, especially the swordfish, but the supposed tapas menu pricing is not true Spanish style, more like Monte Carlo €. Come here if you want to really impress a client or material date with its grandeur. Don't come here if you value a good meal that won't set the average Joe back. read more

Anticipation was high for our first visit to Soto grande, or for that matter any of the new restaurants at the Redeveloped Pier 66. Overall, the properties very beautiful, but it's very large. Problem number one they have to fix is when you're dropping the car off at the ballet there needs to be better signage and more informed ballet attendance so they send you in the right direction instead of the wrong direction as you walk 3 to 10 minutes to get to the restaurant. Inside the misinformation theme continues as the menu lists lemon chicken is one of the four protein choices on main dishes. Fortunately, we asked a question about it and it turns out it's Cornish game hen. When I said, never mind I don't want that, but Akst, why don't they just call it that, the waiter said it was originally on the menu but very few people ordered it. I think they took the wrong lesson from that. Three of us ordered the New York strip steak. One came out accurately prepared to our friends liking. The two of us who ordered medium rare did not get the steaks that way. One came rare one came medium. Nothing here was bad, but this is a pricey restaurant, in a new setting that is beautiful, but somewhat pretentious. Nothing was great either. We avoided ordering the lamb as well because we were told it was only prepared medium to medium well. Is this kitchen, composed solely of chefs thrown out by Gordon Ramsay because I don't think that's the way people prefer lamb and the explanation we were given there about the Phat not rendering out properly Made no sense. Change the thickness of the cut. Service was weird in the sense that the server was very nice communicative and pleasant, but then went long stretches of simply ignoring the table. They were numerous empty tables, so I don't think the place was packed. All in all I was disappointed and didn't think that it was a good value. When we returned to the Valet, the restaurant staff had told us the proper way to go and we made it in three minutes instead of 10. read more

Went out for a decent meal and got the worst service and attitude instead. Big blonde lady with heavy accent I have no clue how to spell her name let's service people with a better attitude next time if you don't like your job you can quit it :) read more

Had an amazing evening with a "seafood" night with Chef Michael Taylor. Staff attentive, food AMAZING!. Menu selection unbelievable. A must go location !!!!! read more

Food was amazing! Service was 10/10 Samuel was awesome. The experience was really good: read more

See all

The restaurant is really beautiful and the staff members are all really kind. My friends and I ordered a shareable entre and it came with chicken, lamb, rice, and veggies. We also had the hummus and fried cheese. Everything was delicious. read more

Sotogrande - Chef Michael's mixed grill Chicken Lamb Rice Veggies - Spanish Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The food is superior. Loved it. Greek salad w swordfish kebab. Babaganoush. Mineral water from England. The ambiance is nice. Staff is great. read more

Overpriced and underwhelming! The food was not that good but the service was great! We went for a birthday! Calamari and squid plate had no flavor; lamb skewer plate was okay but overpriced for what we got (1 skewer of 'ground' lamb, and a small side of undercooked rice with sauces $30!!); garlic chicken- just NO; and the branzino fish was probably the most decent but we've had better, and again served with undercooked rice! The hummus plate was probably the best thing for us! Beautiful restaurant but the menu items, recipes, prices need work!!!! read more

Absolutely 100% amazing!!! Our waiter/bartender Christopher is a true gem! If I lived in the area I'd go as much as possible! Sotogrande

Sotogrande was a mixed experience and I was surprised as I had gone to the related restaurant Calusa's (upstairs from Sotogrande) the week prior and it was excellent. Unlike Calusa's the views are compromised at Sotogrande and most likely the marina view will be obstructed by boats. What was good was the nice service and give the hostess a raise because a better first impression would be impossible. We ordered several items and none, not one was impressive. Dip portions were small and I've had better, much better. However one dip came in a nice edible eggplant shell. A Cornish Hen entree was a large sized portion but it was strange as the dark meat was very good but the rest was dry and flavorless and I know that white meat can be drier but it was like a different chef prepared the dish. Fish was also dry and though the accompaniments were fine, it was not enough to save the fish from disappointment. A Poached Pear dessert looked better than it tasted and it was okay but nothing more, kind of like the restaurant. read more

See all

Sorogrande Restaurant. Delicious Southern Spain & the Mediterranean. Breathtaking Marina view. The food was just amazing! Service was also great! They go above and beyond. I will definitely recommend. read more

See all