My first time dining at YOLO. I tagged along to my fiancée's bunch reservation with her friends and the experience was nicer than what I expected. They have nicely decorated interior and covered patios, as well as outdoor seating. We had a reservation for seven people at 11:30am. The hostess informed us that we can't be seated until at least 6 of the 7 people arrive. Even though the restaurant was very empty, we waited out of respect to the company's policy. After half an hour wait time, the shift manager(?) came out and said she can seat our party but this would be a one time accommodation. After being led out onto the patio, our server came to take our drink orders, appetizers, and entrees. He was professional and efficient, just didn't seem too friendly. (He did bring out a birthday dessert for us so maybe he was just shy to smile and seem happy). The food was better than what I have imagined. For starters we ordered Margherita flat bread and Szechuan calamari, and I highly recommend both to everyone to try at least once. For entrees everyone got different ones, but for me, I ordered the YOLO Churrasco with two sides. My friend ordered the truffle mac and cheese and let me tell you, the flavor is strong on the truffle side but it's one of the better truffle mac and cheese I have tasted in a long time. Props to the YOLO chefs. If this is what girls do when they go out for girls date for brunch, us men have been missing out on life. Lol bottomless mimosas, decent food, great company, and juicy gossip, invite me to the next one! The parking situation is kinda crazy so you can just valet park or park in one of the many parking garages nearby. Yes I would definitely recommend this place to others and will be back again myself. Thank you YOLO for the great first time dining experience! read more

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YOLO is a very popular restaurant on Las Olas. It's near a lot of other bars which makes it easy to bar hop afterwards. Although you can have a strong cocktail here from their full service bar. The food is delicious. I can't get the taste of their Szechuan Calamari out of my head. They also serve several dishes with black truffle which is my favorite. This restaurant is a popular for business meetings as well as a date spot or to celebrate a birthday or another special occasion. It's also a good place to meet a sugar daddy, if that's what you're into. They have valet parking. Otherwise you're relegated to street parking or parking at one of the parking lots nearby. read more

Last Thursday, Five of us had dinner at Yolo It's our first visit since they remodeled. The service was ok. Our issue was with the food 3 of us ordered spicy rigatoni with lobster. The lever of spicy was ridiculous. I assumed there was lobster mixed in, but there was no way I could taste it. The only thing I was able to taste was the spice. We had calamari which was excellent with a touch of spice. One flatbread was excellent I look forward to their favorite bread pudding, which is no longer on the menu. We did have a delicious chocolate cake. We left our car with valet. When we left the restaurant it took 40 minutes to get our car back. The valet had no system, just a bunch of people hanging around the valet stand, trying to get their car. There was no first come first serve. I saw people cutting in front of other people the whole 40 minutes we were standing there. The valet issue is enough for us not to return couple of that with the spice level of the food. We definitely won't return. read more

Cool happy hour spot. Good drink value during happy hour. Yummy bites also. DJ and saxophonist every first Friday of the month. read more

YOLO - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

**GOAT ALERT** MONSTEROUS $28 Steak salad! Holy smokes, I'm glad I ordered this. This salad is an all-timer and on my GOAT list. The bartender told me this was her favorite item on the menu after I ordered it, and it did not disappoint. I would come back here daily for this steak salad if I moved back to Fort Lauderdale. I had an $18 After Glow - Excellent - Heck of a mezcal drink. Finally a place that can do mezcal right! For dessert I was really craving the donuts. The bartender tried to talk me out of it, and she was right. I guess I missed the part where they come out with sparklers like you're at a night club. Was a little awkward at the bar by myself, but it was fun. The donuts sucked. Would never order those again, but the sparklers were fun. Great spot for drinks and that steak salad! read more

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I came here for the first time for an event with my amazing peers from "Black in HR". I appreciated that they had valet parking for one. As I do not like to struggle looking for parking just to visit a good place. The ambiance of the restaurant was awesome. We also had great service, which accommodating Ed when it started to rain and we needed to move under the roof area. The food was delicious as well. My favorite was the steak and asparagus. I also loved my drink, "Our Little Secret". It was a sweet drink with a spicy kick to it. This place has good music and gets lit. But can be tough when having a networking event as there were many occasions in which we could barely hear each other talk or have a conversation. read more

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Probably the best "vibes" happy hour on a Friday around. Absolutely love this place. Live Dj spinning knobs and pushing buttons, outside bar and tables great drinks and beautiful people. If you haven't hit YOLO up, then I suggest you do. read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday and were greeted with a lively atmosphere. The interior design of YOLO is very sexy and great for group dining. If you're looking for a fun dinner spot with elegant and elevated cocktails and flavorful high quality dishes YOLO is the perfect place. There is a club associated with the restaurant and they offer bottle services. Drinks food service and ambiance were all great! read more

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Pretty underwhelming to say the least. The server seemed confused the whole shift, had to ask multiple times for refills on drinks. When the food got delivered, all but one was delivered and it took another 10 minutes to get the missing dish with apology or explanation to the missing dish. The food was okay but definitely not worth the price. Nothing really stood out. Pretty disappointing. read more

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Peach margarita yum!! Delicious sushi and calamari appetizer! The salmon and truffles fries were goooood! We had a wonderful waiter who took great care of our large group!! Thanks Ivan!! read more

YOLO - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This spot was good! Drinks were yummy. Food was good. Our waitress was attentive and sweet - the only thing that threw us off was whether it was another waiter or a manager bringing the food out they wouldn't say anything just dropped the food off and walked away which was weird. Overall would come back Sometime read more

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Great spot for happy hour. The cocktails are $8, which is great pricing on Las Olas. They are decorated beautifully for the holidays. The atmosphere is gorgeous, both inside and out. We were there for a ladies night event, and it was a bummer they didn't honor the complimentary drink, however we still enjoyed the happy hour pricing. The drinks were strong and tasty. The service was a bit slow, maybe because there was an event, but it wasn't very crowded for a Wednesday night. They have valet readily available or metered parking out front and a garage nearby. It's definitely a spot to check out, especially for happy hour. They have both food and drinks on their hh menu, which is a perk! read more

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We went to YOLO for Happy Hour around 4:30pm on a Friday and were very happy to get seats at the bar. The server immediately gave us menus and service was quick and attentive all throughout. I fell in love with the Butterfly Kiss - a unique and delicious drink! We ordered the short rib sliders, truffle fries, and ceviche all of which were delicious! I especially liked the ceviche - not something you typically see on a happy hour menu. We will definitely come for happy hour again! read more

YOLO - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I had a very enjoyable experience at YOLO. I ordered the Greek salad with grilled chicken, and while it was not what I typically expect a Greek salad to look like, it was genuinely very good. It is definitely a non-traditional take, but well executed and flavorful, and I enjoyed it thoroughly once I adjusted my expectations. I also ordered a cocktail (unfortunately I cannot recall the exact name, but it was something along the lines of a "Caribbean...") and it was excellent. In addition, I added a side of truffle fries simply because I was craving fries, and they did not disappoint. Everything came out quickly and was prepared well. The service was equally strong. My waitress was attentive, checked on me several times, and took my order promptly. I was seated right away with no wait and appreciated having the option to sit outside. The restaurant itself is very chic and was decorated beautifully for the holidays. Overall, I was very happy with my experience and will absolutely be coming back. read more

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Amazing food! Good drinks , good service ! It's a bit loud and some trashy people but we would go again for the food read more

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I had an amazing experience at YOLO! We sat at the bar, and from the moment we arrived, everything flowed smoothly. We were able to eat comfortably there and ordered our drinks without any delay. The bartender was attentive, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The atmosphere was vibrant and stylish, perfect for a night out on Las Olas. The food was delicious and full of flavor, and the drinks were just as good. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. I would definitely recommend YOLO and look forward to going back again! read more

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All of the food was pretty tasty here and the outdoor patio was such a vibe!! This is such a busy place so make sure to make a reservation, especially for big groups. Even with our reservation, we had to wait around 30-40 minutes for our table to be ready. The only other negative I have is that they were constantly bringing stuff to our table that we didn't order & getting annoyed when we said it wasn't ours. I made sure it wasn't on the bill at the end because it happened so many times, it seemed intentional. Now for more positives-- the yolo cosmo was the perfect cocktail I loved it so much!! I had the kale Caesar with steak and it was soooo delicious 10/10. The dragon sushi roll was very tasty as well. All the food we ordered was delish! read more

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Got a table for lunch right away. Only have a few apps to share but everything was great! The ambiance and the service were on point. Calamari was definitely our favorite. Quick walk from the hotel we were staying at and lots of things to do around this area read more

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I came here yesterday on a Friday for lunch with two coworkers. Can't believe I haven't been here before!!! It was awesome. The food was amazing. I ordered the tuna roll and Mac and cheese. It was amazing. Flavor was great. Portions were big. Pricing wasn't bad. The restaurant is also very beautiful and upscale. Feels like a nice place to go out. I can't wait to come here with the hubby bc I think he will love it. Service was also amazing. Our waitress was so nice and she was teaching a new waiter who was super nice too. I loved this place and I will be coming back! Next time to try the cocktails. read more

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I really enjoyed YOLO. I went for a brunch and it did not disappoint. I honestly loved everything about this visit. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy but at the same time upbeat. Beautiful decor. The service was impeccable. Very attentive and helpful, which made our visit even more enjoyable. The food was great ! I ordered the bottomless mimosas and left feeling pretty great. I have nothing but great things to say about brunch at Yolo and will be back again for sure. A must! read more

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This was my second time visiting YOLO. The first time I came was for a girls' brunch on a Sunday, where we enjoyed the bottomless mimosas. I remember having the fried shrimp, which was served with guacamole, and I really enjoyed it. We sat on the patio, which was nicely shaded and had fans to keep us cool. Yesterday we went for happy hour and also sat on the patio. Although it was pretty hot outside, the shade and fans kept it comfortable. They have a happy hour menu from 4:30 to 6:30 PM with some really good options. We started with the spicy tuna roll, which comes with four pieces, and the seafood ceviche. The ceviche was served with white fish and shrimp, and I really enjoyed the sauce it came with as well as the crispy taro chips. We also ordered the Hamachi Crudo and the tuna tartare. I definitely recommend the tuna tartare. It tasted so fresh I could have eaten a whole other plate. It usually comes with rice cake chips, but I swapped them for taro chips. We didn't indulge in any cocktails this time, but their happy hour cocktail menu is great, with drinks starting at only eight dollars. I was surprised the location wasn't busier during happy hour because they really do have excellent options. The crispy shrimp I had on my first visit is also available during happy hour, which I would have loved to try again, but we were already very full. There is street parking or valet, though I'm not sure of the price. The restaurant is toward the end of Las Olas, tucked in a corner, so there is some street traffic noise, but it didn't bother us. Our service was good; our server was attentive, kept the table clean, and refilled drinks promptly. As a former server, I really appreciate when tables are well taken care of without dirty plates piling up. read more

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Incredible experience and meal at YOLO. This was my second time here, as I haven't been in years (I live in IL) and I was thoroughly impressed. The food is fantastic and cooked to perfection. The octopus appetizer is the best octopus I have ever had. Tuna tartare is also another one of our favorites. The service was amazing, even on a busy Thursday night. Their happy hour is fantastic as well (I believe it's from 4-7 pm) and never disappoints. The ambiance is super upbeat and energetic. This is one of our favorites in SoFlo! read more

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My wife and I went to YOLO while on vacation in South Florida. We were there during the week so decided to hit up their happy hour. The restaurant has an upscale modern vibe with lots of outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating as well. For happy hour you have to sit outside, that was fine with us since we wanted to sit outside. The server was nice and knowledgeable and helped us make decisions on what to get. For drinks I got an Old Fashioned and my wife got a Lychee martini, my drink was good but here's was awesome!! For food we got couple of sushi rolls, a flatbread, and ceviche. The ceviche was amazing!! The flatbread was delicious but bigger and heavier than we were expecting. The sushi was very fresh and flavorful. Not sure what the dinner is like but the happy hour was very good, we will definitely go again the next time we're in Las Olas. read more

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YOLO Restaurant delivered a spectacular ambiance, especially for a nighttime dinner. The $200 tomahawk steak with macaroni and cheese was incredible, and the fiery presentation made it unforgettable. The experience felt upscale, exciting, and worth every moment. I'll definitely be coming back again for another memorable night. The service was absolutely incredible as well. They are definitely a great group of highly trained individuals. read more

This is an awesome spot. The food, the service and the energy was amazing Good vibes...I definitely recommend this spot. Especially the Tomahawk presentation. read more

Came here for one of my best friends birthday after never coming before. She had made a reservation for 16 and they sat us a long table right next to the bar that was only set for 14 people. We told the hostess that it was 16 and not 14 and there was a lot of back and forth about it. We ultimately had to squish someone on the booths and then the manager brought over a chair for the other end of the table that my fiance sat on but the chair was much higher than the other chairs so he looked down on the table and his back hurt from it. The drinks were good, I think everyone enjoyed theirs. The food was okay. I liked the calamari and the flatbread a lot. I thought the meatballs were a little plain. My best friend (the bday girl) ordered the allá vodka pasta and she thought it was bland with no flavor and then wound up finding a chicken bone in it. She sent it back and asked for the lobster rigatoni instead but it was taking so long and most people were done eating that she just wound up getting it to go. The place was very loud and the bar was SO crowded that people were literally standing over our table while we ate or bumping into us. It wasn't a great idea to have such a large party right next to the bar. It just seems like they just shoved us in wherever even if it didn't fit us/wasn't a great spot so we weren't thrilled overall. I'm not sure if we'll be back. read more

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I had not been to YOLO in quite some time and I realized how much I missed it. The food was very good. The reservation system is a little of putting when there is not a human to speak to, just Ai. When we showed up, we were given a choice to sit inside or on the driveway patio. We had a nice booth inside near the bar and the noise level at lunch was not too loud. Our server seemed to be a little new and had a few minor slip ups but did well. All our food was delivered corre tly just not all at one time. The lunch special menu is perfect for a lunch with many great options. I started with the Dragon sushi roll which had 4 pieces served cold and fresh. The Mediterranean Bowl was a nice portion of peppers, tomatoes, red onion and marinated chick peas surrounding fresh greens in a big bowl. My husband had the Grilled Snapper Sandwich with a choice of side. The French fries were hand cut and perfectly cooked. A little crispy and well seasoned. The ambiance inside was a little dark like a bistro but pretty and the bar area is both inside and outside. I definitely want to come back to try some of the other menu items that all sounded great. read more

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Totally surprised by the quality of the food here, totally unexpected. Everything we ordered was really good. We came in for an early dinner before a show at Broward Center. Had the meatballs - delicious, but it was a big portion for just two people (three giant meatballs). Pizza was good, but the star of the show was the salmon. I couldn't tell if it was roasted or baked, but damn, that was the best salmon I've ever had, I don't know how they made it thoroughly cooked (which is the way I like it), but not at all dried out. If I could only figure out how to cook salmon like that at home, I'd be happy. Service was friendly. There's a self-park garage around the corner if you don't want to valet. It can be loud here because of the after work happy hour crowd. Outdoor seating was nice, but felt a bit dark and closed off since we were seated on the side, not in the front. read more

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My second time coming to YOLO for dinner and the vibes were just great . We had a reservation around 8pm ... but we got there earlier and we found some seat available at the bar so we decided to get some drinks at the bar and the lychee martinis are soo good and fresh ! Definitely my favorite! Is the appetizer with shrimp and guacamole dip . I can't remember the name of it ... but I loved it ! Can't wait to come here again for happy hour and even for date night . read more

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The food at YOLO was absolutely delicious, and the tender short rib was a standout highlight of our meal. Our server, Kyle, was incredibly friendly and helpful, ensuring we had a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. We especially loved the outdoor ambiance, which felt very pleasant and made us feel truly taken care of throughout the evening. This spot is a must-visit for great service and even better comfort food! read more

We went there for Mother's Day brunch and we had a wonderful time. The service was excellent. The food was amazing. The ambience was very nice and friendly so all in all it was a great Mother's Day brunch. read more

One of the best happy hour in Ft Lauderdale especially when it's ladies night because ladies drink free! Great ambiance whether you are sitting indoors or outdoors. The HH food menu is delicious & filling if you order several appetizers. One of my favorite places to visit read more

YOLO - Happy Hour cocktails - New American Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I didn't take any photos:( Love this place if you're in Ft Lauderdale area it's a great hang out spot, get some Dinner, a small bite or just hang out at the bar. Food is good, but the cocktails are the real reason everyone comes here. The staff and their services are great! Centrally located, parking can be a pain just like most downtown areas, but it's worth it! read more

This is a cute date spot! I went here with my date for her birthday. The ambiance, the service, food presentation, and the overall flavor gives YOLO a 4 star! We got there at the tail end of happy hour and ended up ordering a bunch of different items. Majority were on the HH menu. Items included : spicy salmon cannoli, dragon sushi, coconut shrimp, short rib slider, hamachi app, and octopus. My favorite was the short rib slider and the hamachi app! The hamachi was served like a parfait and had this citrus ice on top. It was really interesting- but a fun experience. The short rib slider was very flavorful and had a good meat to bread ratio. The coconut shrimp and octopus had the best presentations. Both came out as a "show". These were fun to get for that reason alone. Mt least favorite was the salmon cannoli. It was too bland. The drinks were good too. Would definitely come back so I can try some of the other menu options! But it will be tough to beat the happy hour deals. read more

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We beat the rush coming right when they began dinner service and were absolutely blown away! Our waiter Jonathan was on point and every part of our meal was perfect! Would highly recommend the lobster rigatoni for any pasta lovers here - I could not stop talking about it the whole ride home! read more

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Great happy hour Great food Great drinks Great service but I had made a reservation and the host didn't want to honor it, she put us in a lower table by the staff bar so dissatisfied with it Please your hostesses need to be nicer Otherwise everyone else was great!!! read more

I went for happy hour 3pm-7pm The food was amazing, great appetizers for the happy hour. Service was very fast and professional. Cocktails came out very fast from the bar. Ambiance was super nice, sat outside by the fire tree. Definitely one of my favorite spot to visit. read more

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Great ambiance, setting, customer service and presentation. It was a good visit and maybe* I will give it one more chance to try their steak. For context, when I go to restaurants and ask for their most popular or unique dishes. The meals were prepared well, but not worth a recommendation. I ordered the salmon, this butterfly pea flower cocktail, tried their calamari, mac and cheese and kale salad. read more

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Amazing food and service! Great outdoor ambiance with live Dj. Drinks at the bar were great too. Food was fresh and staff were courteous. read more

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I enjoyed my experience at YOLO. The brunch menu was simple. So I went with the French toast and a side of eggs. I really do want to return to experience dinner. The service was also pretty great. Our server was very friendly. I loved the ambiance of the location with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is valet parking so no need to stress trying to find street parking. Tip: make a reservation. read more

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