Best Romantic Restaurants in Lauderdale Manors

Excellent ambience, the service was first class and the food really well prepared. We tried the Alfredo’s parpadelle and the short ribs ñoquis…both were outstanding.

Branzino is not as good as it was when I first started visiting this place in 2023. I won’t come back for it. Service was kind of slow. I had to go find the server to pay the bill, after sitting there for over 10 minutes.

We had a great time. Our reservation was for 8:15 and they promptly sat us. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. The music was great and we loved the live DJ. The music was a little loud, but not crazy. The food and drinks were ok. A little pricey for the taste. Overall we enjoyed it.

Our only disappointment with the restaurant was not having visited it sooner. Living in the neighborhood, we bypassed it many times before venturing out on a Monday night. To our amazement, the food, the ambiance and service were beyond expectations. Our server, Thomas, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. His recommendation of a variation of our usual unfiltered sake was right on. Walking us through the menu, we selected the tuna tower, the Korean barbecue with rice, the grilled octopus and the crispy duck entre. All were excellent but the octopus and the duck were particularly noteworthy. Having worked in Turkey for many years, we can appreciate the correct way to tenderize and char grill octopus. Here, it was done to perfection. Likewise, the duck was crispy on the outside yet still moist on the inside after being sliced and quartered. The outside seating was not overcrowded like many similar venues, and the volume of the music did not preclude us from having strained conversations. While pricey by some Fort Lauderdale standards, it was well worth. Lastly, we were pleased that are open table reservation was promptly honored notwithstanding a busy restaurant.

“Pama Tavern is a gem! The vibe is inviting, good music and the food and drinks were fantastic. We had a large group of 16, and everything came out quickly and perfectly cooked. The chef even stopped by our table to make sure everything was just right, a nice personal touch that shows how much they care about their guests. It was the perfect spot to relax, enjoy good company, and make great memories with family and friends. Highly recommend for any gathering!