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Olive and Sea, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Olive and Sea

4.3
4.3
376 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
22:30
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
Olive & Sea is a rooftop waterfront restaurant on the famed Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal, serving colorful and bold Mediterranean-style dishes, livened by fresh flavors, locally sourced daily seafood specials, and ethically sourced seasons and rubs. Complementing the extensive menu is a creatively crafted cocktail program that infuses traditional Eastern Mediterranean spices, and locally inspired ingredients like citrus and herbs, to deliver a taste sensation as bold in flavor as they are in color. Whether hopping off the Water Taxi for a quick coastal cocktail, convening with friends for happy hour, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to enjoy an exquisite dining experience and sweeping Intracoastal views, Olive and Sea is a must-sea-and-taste destination.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Harbordale
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Healthy

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olive and Sea offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing views" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "delicious food," particularly the Middle Eastern-inspired menu, and the attentive service. While there are occasional slow service issues and high prices, the overall experience is delightful, making it a "highly recommended" spot for scenic dining.

376 Reviews
  1. Monisha

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience/setting of the restaurant. It’s right by the intracoastal so make sure you sit outside if the weather is good! Food was decent but not the best Mediterranean food I’ve had. Thought the taste of some appetizers were a bit off (falafel and grilled halloumi). The lamb kafta was so much better than the chicken skewers (not as flavorful). Also, ordered the cauliflower, I liked it. Wine was great! If I ever came back, would most likely just come for the view not food.

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  2. Ken

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and a great view. Almost perfect.
    Olive and SeaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience!

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  3. Chris

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is incredible the place is amazing staff is incredible friendly the food was delicious is it truly exquisite experience
    Olive and SeaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I’ll make sure to pass along your compliments to the team.

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  4. Lauri

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Outdoor experience was closed due to weather, but was actually due to being shortstaffed. He was very kind and accommodating, and put us outside in a bar area, but being that it was connected to a hotel with lots of families and young children we had the hostess move us a couple of tables over to be able to enjoy dinner. White staff came to us just after we had our waters poured and said this was not the area of the manager approved and we would have to move back where we were and didn’t want to be, so we moved inside and ate dinner
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I hope the rest of your evening went smoothly once you moved inside.

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  5. Ashley

    Caribbean

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had the worst restaurant experience in Fort Lauderdale. The service was terrible, none of the servers and managers knew what was going on. The manager was no help. I would never go back and do not recommend this place
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you faced. We strive to provide excellent service and will address your concerns with our team.

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  6. Matthew

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow service. A few items were incorrect. 2 appetizers were out of stock on the menu. Lamb skewers were over cooked. Have eaten here several times and it’s been great but this time was not. Hopefully it’s a one off situation.
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear that your visit didn't go as well as previous ones. We appreciate your feedback and hope to make it up to you on your next visit. Please let us know when you plan to come again.

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  7. manuel

    Fort Lauderdale

    144 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Foremost the view is exquisite. Several 200 foot yatch docked. Food is good. Chicken skewer tasty as well as the snapper. Sweet potato fries always a favorite.
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the view and found the food to your liking. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Sam

    Demoland (UK)

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We just celebrated my mothers 88th birthday at the restaurant. Making the reservations was easy and I received at least three reminders. The restaurant is in the second floor of the hotel, and even though it overlooks the intercoastal, there is not much of a view, which is a shame. There is a long bar and multiple tables spread around. Our waiter was very nice but somewhat disorganized. I wish I could tell you how the old-fashioned tastes like but I never received my order. The food was exceptional especially if you like Israeli Mediterranean food. The Shawarma hamburger was delicious with wonderful sauces. My wife had the Bronzino and she loved it. Many people shared the skewers and were delighted. A small bread pudding cake was given to my mother with a candle which she appreciated. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service left some to be desired. I would definitely return for that delicious hamburger.
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear that the service didn't fully meet your expectations, but it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food and plan to visit us again.

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  9. John

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Delightful music and atmosphere.
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Matthew

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice view of the intracoastal. We did eat outside but unfortunately it started pouring about halfway through. The stylish pergola does not close so we had to run inside and eat at the bar. Luckily we found seats. Our service was excellent and our waiter made sure everything made it to where we were. Pretty loud inside and of course a bit more romantic outside. Definitely recommend if you like Mediterranean food.
    Olive and SeaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to hear that we were able to manage the rain situation and that our staff provided excellent service.

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FAQs

Olive and Sea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 527-6716.

Olive and Sea is rated 4.3 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for Olive and Sea

1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Harbordale
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–11:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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