I like to bring my friends here because it's disgusting and usually have some vintage porn on the…read moreTVs. It's a funny place but only offers beer and seltzers. However I have been IDd here countless times and I'm far from 21 years old. Basically if you are not a gross old man gawking at the under dressed woman behind the counter, don't come here. Well unless you want to find drugs. Not cool.

If you're looking for the king of dive bars in Fort Lauderdale, this is the place. Kind of off…read morethe beaten path, it's the kind of place someone else has to tell you about it. For me it was a construction worker at work. It's cash only and only serves beer and wine. They do have porn playing on the TV here so if you're easily offended this is not the place for you. Definitely some interesting people here.

First pub in my life they can stop serving you w/o explanation (not too drunk, normal behavior)…read more Awful

Stopped in a couple of times recently. For the first time in over a year. They improved some…read morethings. It looks nicer. More inviting. Still a smokey dive bar. We don't smoke. But, right up our alley. I saw the nasty old biddy SuzyQ still works here. I'm not sure how many people we know who have argued with that woman. And refuse to go if she's working. We're the same way pretty much. But, didn't know she'd be there. But we always run into somebody we know. And just try to stay at a table. And blend in. The TouchTunes music is always good. Pool and darts too. The ventilation could improve.

Old‑school dive with a warm, neighborhood vibe, stepping in feels like traveling back to a simpler…read moretime (no time machine required). I go for lunch, especially Tasty Taco Tuesdays and the small burgers are so good they'll make you forget portion control exists (fries or chips included). Their $8 breakfast is a bargain that deserves a standing ovation. Everything I've tried hits the spot. Bartenders Rooster, Bob, Rick, and Casey are the kind of characters who'll pour you a drink and tell you the town's best tall tale. Regulars make you feel like an instant neighbor. Laid-back, funny, and absolutely worth the stop.

Decent reviews online so decided to take Uber as it was close to grocery store (needed to hit as we…read moreare just in for a week at an AirBNB). Literally walked in and back out; air filled w/cigarette smoke, very limited seating and not clean...yuck

i'll start by saying the service here was amazing love chatting with our bartender. However, it's…read moreoff the main strip no view of the water and very few option as far as cocktails and it was all a bit sugary. They were out of a couple things on the menu saying they no longer carry them but if you're just looking for a quick drink for a good price with friendly staff, this is your place.

I got there by mere coincidence, my party and I decided to follow the beautiful sound of the…read more "music". We Got some drinks and stayed to listen the performance of a very talented and gifted singer. She sang opera and her voice captivated locals and a few tourist that were at the bar. The staff was friendly and attentive, the ambience was very pleasant and relaxing. This bar it's a little gem hidden!

There food was amazing well the egg rolls were. I also tried octopus here for the very first time,…read morewasn't a fan because I didn't like the texture. However overall a great experience. I would give 10stars. I've tried going back but it says permanently closed.

I would have never known about this place without our neighbor talking about it all the time. We…read morebumped into him on a Friday, we left the bar we were at because it sucked, tried another bar but it was packed, so he suggested Andy's. Sure, why not. We all hopped in the car and took a drive out there. We literally had to listen to his step by step driving directions because you can't find this place without that lol. It is behind a convenience store! We walk in the door and it is not bad. Smaller than some places but I've seen smaller than here. We order our first round. Hubby and neighbor play a round of darts before a dude interjects and says he will play winner. I continued to sit at the bar, order refills for us when needed, and watched the ID channel on the various televisions they had. My kind of place! I know we weren't regulars but I didn't feel like we had to be or maybe because we came with a regular? Our tab was way cheaper than I expected so that sealed the deal for me! The place was clean inside, I didn't notice shady characters, and the bartender was attentive most of the time. We will be back.

I've lived in Hollywood for over 25 years and have visited Boston Johnny's several times throughout…read morethe years, hoping it would become my "local" spot. I actually stopped going for a while due to consistently poor service, but a few weeks ago I decided to bring some friends and give it another try. Unfortunately, it was the same disappointing experience. The bartender truly sets the tone for a place -- and in this case, it completely missed the mark. We were ignored until we flagged her down to place our food and drink order, despite there only being a handful of people there. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt and assume she was having an off day. It didn't improve. My friend ordered a simple tap beer and didn't receive it until halfway through her meal -- with no apology. It felt like pouring a draft beer was an inconvenience. To make matters worse, I handed the bartender $40 to cover a $15 tab, and she kept the change without clarification. We were also charged for drinks we never ordered or received, so definitely review your bill carefully. Another surprise: if you want lettuce, tomato, or onion on your burger, each item costs an additional $1. That felt excessive for basic toppings. The most concerning part? There was a cat walking across the bar and around the food service area. I love animals, but that's simply not appropriate in a food establishment. It's unfortunate because Boston Johnny's has the potential to be a fun local spot. However, the atmosphere feels unwelcoming and careless. I gave it three or four chances before writing this review, and the experience was consistently the same. I hope ownership takes notice before more locals decide not to return. We won't be back.

Friday night, 6:10pm and the place is somewhat quiet. First time there and the vibe showed…read morepotential. We like local neighborhood bars. Well we sat for almost 10 minutes at the bar and nothing. One woman bartender and one guy behind the bar- no problem. The guy was preoccupied on the phone. But then finally as we thought she was heading our way, she turns back away to ask someone who just finished his beer. HORRIBLE I have no idea of anything else about this place but that poor level of service is unacceptable. Not going back.

5 star for taking my advice on those coated fries from my first visit. I ordered the Same Tuna…read moresandwich and fries as I did last visit. Excellent- top quality, cold beers and a view while listening to live music. What a spot off the trail. Great service from Frank. Cheers till next time.

Great Key West style live band playing tunes from 6pm - 9pm. Grabbed an open table under the…read moremassive tiki hut on the canal and watched boats cruise by as the sky darkened. Ordered a Mahi-Mahi sandwich and fries with a craft beer. Under $30 for both. The cocktails were pricey at $15 - $19 but the atmosphere and music is what you pay for. Taylor was an excellent server. Wonderful time with friends and the fish was super fresh. Now, the gender assigned bathroom was another story. Both urinals were covered by garbage bags and had a dimly lit 1960's vibe, hard to really explain.

Dive bar , cute outside area with a tv , cold beers nothing to snack on but chips I was told . Good…read morebartender , good service

Octopus Garden is a cozy, pirate themed bar with tons of character and an incredibly welcoming…read morevibe. All in all, Octopus Garden is more than just a bar; it's a neighborhood favorite where regulars who become family.