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Casablanca Cafe
American Restaurant and Piano Bar$$$$
Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale
"Sit on the upstairs balcony - great people watching!!"(4 Tips)
"Outstanding ocean view upstairs and reasonably priced!"(6 Tips)
"The Crab Crusted Mahi is delicious"(5 Tips)
"Amazing fish tacos and great cocktails."(6 Tips)
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Brad HagerSeptember 4, 2015The food here is so amazing!! Great atmosphere! It gets crowded so get their early or enjoy a delicious mojito at the bar while you wait. The Scollops are the best thing in the menu they're a MUST!!
- Diva LiciousJuly 29, 2016Everything is excellent! The Moroccan trio is listed as a salad but perfect as an appetizer. Portions are generous. Outstanding ocean view upstairs and reasonably priced! Definitely recommend!
rudiger schreiberMay 28, 2016... actually , everything was very good , even excellent. we had the med. salad and Moroccan kababs followed by tiramisu. really very good... when matched with a bottle of rose... 😊.
Lev AgranovichDecember 24, 2017Jova House, now home of Casablanca Café, was built in 1927. The two-story masonry dwelling, was the first home constructed on Fort Lauderdale Beach and is the oldest remaining structure.
New Times Broward Palm BeachAugust 5, 2014A classy respite from the noise and hubbub at Beach Place, Casablanca Cafe sits on A1A across from Fort Lauderdale Beach in a quasi Mediterranean-style structure.
StefaniNovember 24, 2014Very romantic restaurant! Went only for dessert. The Mascarpone Cheesecake is very delicious and very filling. Can be split by two people.
- New Times Broward Palm BeachJuly 15, 2013Housed in a quaint Mediterranean-style building, the restaurant provides outdoor seating with views of the beach and an indoor space with dim lighting and cozy seating to set the mood.
Soledad Del PinoOctober 17, 2014Excellent fish and chips! Amazing fish tacos and awesome key lime pie, particularly the crust!! Can't miss it!!!
Robin SnitzerMarch 12, 2021I have been eating here for years on every trip to the area! Lunch is great and dinner choices are always very good!
Colin MacGrayOctober 7, 2016This place is awesome!! Food was simply out of this world - my wife had Lamb & I had seafood. Both were incredible! Also-Piano Bar !!!!!
Chuck KellerMay 25, 2011Fish & chips great. Also chicken and spinach pesto. We sat downstairs on the patio. it was perfect (weekday) I would come back :). The waiter brought the bill & gave us a 2 for 1 special. Ask 4 it
I really enjoyed this restaurant. It's directly across from the beach and the casual ambiance is so inviting. I usually get the Cobb Salad and boy is it delish! Give Casablanca Cafe a try!
Fort Lauderdale MagazineAugust 7, 2014The menu is something-for-everyone-style, with the likes of fish and chips, Cajun alligator and chicken quesadillas - See more at: http://flmag.com/casablanca-caf%C3%A9#sthash.hK3rCZAC.dpuf
Franziska GostnerOctober 15, 2017Very nice restaurant, I recommend seafood and a table at balcony or near bar
Loni FrenchJuly 4, 2022Had dinner on the patio. Baked Brie app is amazing. Scallops were yummy! Live music after 6 pm. High chairs available for kids.
Amanda PaganoMarch 11, 2016Get a seat on the top it has beautiful views! The clam chowder is delicious and the mussels appetizer tastes great.
Joey CarmelloJuly 29, 2022One of the few non-hotel restaurants, and quite good for breakfast. Relatively cheap
VisitLauderdaleJuly 21, 2014For special prices, head to one of Broward’s most romantic restaurants for happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm
Great atmosphere; love the piano-bar on Friday & Saturday nights! Unfortunately, the food is not good at lunch, but somewhat better at night (though overpriced). So the best is to go for drinks!
Grab the lobster roll for lunch. Fresh, moist & juicy with a side salad. Plus you can't beat the ocean view!
Jennifer PalusOctober 23, 2012Really yummy food. The pear fiocchi appetizer was scrumptious! The chocolate mousse was light and dark chocolate-y
Tim vas HasseltDecember 31, 2010Eat here after 5pm. The food is finally good, way better than in the most American restaurants. The ambiance is superb especially downstairs. There you can eat at a piano table. RECOMMENDED!
Ksenia 🌺August 15, 2011Try to get a seat on the upstairs balcony, the wind will make u stay fresh lol & u'll enjoy the view.Delicious mussels, crabcake & 1 of the best tuna salads I've ever tried.
Gregori LaviosaNovember 14, 2016Here with my wife with the Ocean view, nice live music with a good pianoman/singer, excellent spinach pear salad!
Martha ZuluagaJuly 18, 2018Excelent restaurant. The food was delicious and the Service Espectacular.
Camilla M.August 9, 2012Great food and excellent, friendly service! Try alligator tails for appetizers and tuna for main - I promise u wont be dissapointed :-)
LizJune 29, 2013Great place....ask for Sean - great waiter. Good burgers - great casual meal, either open air or air-con inside. Enjoyable - ocean across the street!
Beth HollisApril 30, 2018Grouper amazing. Great food, atmosphere, service and even live music. We’ll be back.
Love this place! Great architecture and food! Try the lamb pita!- New Times Broward Palm BeachApril 6, 2012Could make a meal of the phyllo wrapped brie alone but then I'd miss out on the eggplant ravioli.Can't stay away? Pledge your vote for Best Restaurant Broward 2012. Text BRO22 to 61721by May 14 Read more
The Corcoran GroupMarch 17, 2011Called Ft Lauderdale's “most romantic” restaurant, but if that is what you are looking for you might skip the large Friday and Saturday night crowds.- VisitLauderdaleMarch 7, 2016Enjoy a fusion of American and Mediterranean specialties while gazing at the sea waves.
NikkiAugust 8, 2015The view spectacular. We arrived early @ 11:25am But was attend to immediately , asked us if we wanted water. Yes. His Cologne was nice but a bit much for a server. It was not over powering at all
- VisitLauderdaleSeptember 25, 2015Live entertainment with your meal every Tuesday-Sunday from 8 pm- 12:30 am!
Susan J. Stein aka SusieQOctober 19, 2013great piano player and singer on Fri & Sat nites...true full moon tonite
- Cherolyn RJuly 5, 2012Good service and nice location. I had the Bar-B-Que pork sandwich and fries both were very good.
Greg PageJanuary 15, 2014For an appetizer, get the PEI Mussels with Focaccia bread for dipping. Yum!
Kristina WoodJune 17, 2011Had the ahi tuna salad and a berry mojito! Very yummy for a mid day lunch with the co-workers and an awesome view!
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Enjoy the ambiance of soft ocean breezes as you dine on the patio of a beautifully restored historic home. Savor American and Mediterranean specialties.
Open until 11:00 AM, reopens later (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM–4:30 AM
(954) 764-3500
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Bar Service
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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