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Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

4.6
4.6
67 Reviews
$30 and under
French
704 SE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
L’Apero by Café Bastille: A Taste of Parisian Charm in Fort Lauderdale

L’Apéro by Café Bastille
Unwind by the river every Thursday Friday and Saturday evening at Café Bastille with our exclusive “L’Apéro” experience. Set against the stunning waterfront views of Fort Lauderdale, enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired evening featuring handcrafted tapas, a curated selection of wines, and signature cocktails on our heated patio.

With live acoustic music every Friday creating the perfect ambiance, L’Apéro is your ideal night destination for a romantic outing or casual gathering with friends. Reserve your table now and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean while soaking in the charm of the waterfront.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lauderdale Manors
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 67 people are saying

Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Great for brunch

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale offers a "hidden gem" experience with its enchanting riverside ambiance and "amazing" tapas menu. Guests praise the "incredible" service, lively music, and cozy atmosphere. While brunch is a standout, the dinner also delights with dishes like the coffee-rubbed steak. Perfect for a romantic evening or vibrant outing.

67 Reviews
  1. Meaghan

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    pretty bummed about the overall experience. really slow service. waited 10 mins to get drinks order in and then a full 40 more minutes to finally wave down someone to put some food in for us. the restaurant wasn’t full at all, not even busy. it was just weird and not a pleasant experience. I’m not sure I’d go back for dinner. maybe it’s better for brunch? heard so many good things but did not experience any of them lol

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  2. Diana

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente atención ambiente y comida ,le doy un 10 de 10

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  3. Nancy VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We happened upon this restaurant today for breakfast and ended up coming back for dinner. Unbelievable spot on the water. We felt like we were in Europe. Amazing staff-all of them. Food was delicious both Mrs. Loved the French breakfast. Also loved the taps style dinner. Evrwy bite was yummy and fresh.

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  4. Mike

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food and ambience was great! 4 of us enjoyed the tapas menu and cocktails. Everything was terrific. Our only complaints were 1) Although they were very delicious, we all agreed that we couldn’t really taste the alcohol in the cocktails (and we had 4 different kinds). 2) Although we had reservations and arrived on time, we were told after we got our drinks that the kitchen was closing so we had to get the rest of our orders (food & cocktails) in so we felt a little rushed. We’ll probably just come back for the brunch since that was a better experience last time we were there.

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  5. Andrea VIP

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was such a vibe. The ambience, the music (they had live music!), and the food , everything was just spot on. Honestly, a solid 10 out of 10. It’s one of those hidden gems you’re glad you found. Parking took us a little time, so I’d recommend getting there a bit early, especially if it’s a weekend. I went on a Friday night, so that might’ve been part of it. Either way, totally worth it. I’ll definitely be back.

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  6. Jeff VIP

    Montreal33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the L'Apero and we all enjoyed the Branzino and the shrimp. The portions are perfect for sharing between two people.

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  7. Lindsay VIP

    Naples13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a nice time here! The steak, stuffed peppers, and beats were amazing!!! Then we did dessert (which I never do) but the bread pudding was highly recommended and was better than I could possibly explain. Holy shoot- that was one of the best things I’ve ever put in my mouth!!! But the best part of all - the service. Everyone was sooooo kind and accommodating- could not have asked for a better staff!! ❤️

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  8. Brian VIP

    Fort Lauderdale13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night was the first time we went to dinner. We have been for brunch before and it’s always excellent Dinner is tapas style and we tried 8 or 9 dishes Our favorites were the beet salad, coffee rubbed steak skewers, calamari and the shrimp skewers but all dishes were excellent Unlike for brunch you can get reservations. The vice is always so relaxing and beautiful The prices are very reasonable and the wait staff was on point.

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  9. Jocelyn VIP

    Fort Lauderdale4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall had a great experience. The restaurant is beautiful. Cocktails were delicious and it was fun trying a bunch of different tapas. Our server was very helpful and attentive. It was a wonderful night!

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  10. Patricia

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance was great. Food was subpar. The steak looked like it was boiled, mussels lacked flavor with stale bread, fries were the only thing good but how can you mess up fries? I’ve had brunch here which was great but dinner service is not really worth it.

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Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale is rated 4.6 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

704 SE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lauderdale Manors
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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