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    Velvet Lounge Cafe

    3.4 (56 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Alise L.

    This place has a great happy hour! I did order happy hour drinks but also some of their signature drinks just to try them. The wings are amazing! They have great fries and the shrimp was also a great choice. The crab balls seemed to be cooked in old grease so they weren't great. The happy hour was slow and quiet but as the evening went on the place was slammed packed! The music was great all evening. The bartenders were very friendly and created some really good cocktails when I asked them to experiment for me.

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    Mariah M.

    Velvet Lounge & Cafe @velvetloungecafe Sunrise, FL Had to pull up to celebrate my friend's birthday! We came for the vibes but we had to eat a little somethin 1st! Service was great and it was the perfect ambiance for a celebration. The fries were nice and crispy, the salmon bites could have used a little more seasoning, but was yum with the sauce. The shots were generous and the drinks were strong! Had to toast to more life with @officialbelaire It was a great night! Have you been here yet? #velvetlounge #velvet #lounge #Sunrise #vibes #salmonbites #fries #drinks #belairerose #Belaire #celebrate #foodreview #foodcritic #soflofoodie #fortlauderdalefoodies #floridafoodie #browardfood #fortlauderdalefood #browardcounty #foodie #vlogger #blackfoodbloggers #blackfoodie #bhfyp #reeloftheday #eatzwithsweetz #letseatz

    Britanee S.

    I absolutely understand the other reviews on service and fees . I went on a Friday night which advised 5-8 happy hour . For everyone . 6-8 ladies drink free ONLY if wearing heels . Which was super odd . But anywho I came for the happy hour . Drinks are advised 2 for 1. Food priced regularly . When the bill comes everything has a service charge aside from the tip . I will include my receipt so it shows what I'm referring too. When the bill came as usual I took a look . The drinks are priced as displaced on the website then there additional fees when asked why the waitress advised you pay extra for cocktails instead of on the rocks drinks . Despite ordering drinks named and priced something different . In example ordering a margarita but paying for tequila . Not a specific tequila but tequila in general. This was insane doesn't make sense no matter who explains it . Drink _: margaritas 2 for 1 Henny on the beach 2 orders of 2 for 1 But do look how it's broken down Food is good , music is good, staff is hit or miss . Hookah service was below average offered hookah for 2 hrs for 50 dollars and flavor went out after 20 minutes . I mentioned this and was advised can have it changed for an additional $25 dollars I could of bought 3 packs for that . Also 9 dollar service charge. I'm all for a business and understanding the cost of items but this place is ridiculous. Service charges were super high more than usual on top still having to also add a reasonable gratuity.

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    Precious E.

    Let me start off by saying it's my birthday weekend and I'm enjoying all the plans. The velvet lounge is the place to come for a great brunch vibe. Live DJ, amazing mimosas (orange pineapple). I was super hyped to orders the lobster and lamb chops since it's suppose to be a big hit.. unfortunately that didn't meet the expectation. I'm a seafood lover and I know good seafood. The lobster look good and appealing, but the smell and taste was horrific! It was spoiled tasting and it wasn't just mines, other people in my party also ordered the lobster had the same complaint. After we complained about it we were only five 50% off one lobster and one was taken off the menu.. still has to put for the remaining 3. Overall, I'll just come to enjoy the music but would not be ordering food.

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    Briana E.

    I really wish I could give this place a higher rating because I love to advertise black establishments.. However, my first experience here wasn't the greatest! It was a second option because the first restaurant we went for brunch had a 2-hour wait. We saw on their Instagram page they were offering free mimosas with the purchase of an entree during brunch, so we thought it would be a great alternative! Mimosas were great and the food was tasty.. But our waitress got our order wrong at first and we never received our homestyle potatoes. Overall, I would suggest giving it a try if you're looking for hookah lounge/lit brunch vibes!

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    Bebe M.

    The food was tasty and very filling but the service for my friend was NOT! Our table had a large number of ppl, we made a reservation and was essentially being coerced to pay $500 / buying 2 bottles... it was just very messy. The ambiance was more of a club environment than a lounge but I guess‍. For our reservation also wasn't refunded... For me this place is no go. First and last time there.

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    Phillip H.

    I really enjoyed the vibe of this establishment. The food was great and the service was even better. Plus they have unlimited mimosas!!!

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    SymOne M.

    A night club during the day! Great business concept!!! Everyone is carded, wanded and bag searched by security at the door prior to entering. Great DJ Food is amazing! Hookah is available $50 So much fun on a Sunday!

    3 for 1 drinks this is a Margarita! But VL Foreal though why do you have to get all 3 drinks at 1 time? Already got me like smh
    Keisha R.

    Sighhhh so my 1st time here& definitely my last! We walked in no one greeted us. The servers were all sitting by the bar chilling & smoke king hookah. So we had to seat ourselves...then we had to wait to get noticed then got service. I really try to support certain businesses but reasons like this is why I don't! The 3 for 1 drinks but u have to take all 3 drinks at the same time ! Who does that ? Just makes no sense. Tacos were very blah & could have been wayyyyy better. Just everything for me was a no! Hope they get it together in the near future cuz my 1st time there was an epic FAIL

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    Went for Sunday brunch and the food was not good. The music was good but just a little too loud for brunch setting. Our hostess was cool.

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    2 years ago

    Best vibes in the city!!! If you ever in Fort Lauderdale stop by here, good music good people good vibes!! Food is absolutely amazing!!

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    The atmosphere is good. Music is a nice selection. Drinks are stiff. Bartenders and waitresses are beautiful.

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    3 years ago

    Beautiful environment and staff and the food was ok , the salmon bites were way too salty for me but everything else was perfect

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    Not to crowded ' food was pretty good for it to be club food ' music was a vibe ' would go again

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    3 years ago

    Nice vibe and a great place to hangout with friends. The drinks weren't even that expensive either. The servers were also attentive.

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