Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

Name: Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale
Address: 401 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33304-4252
Telephone: (954) 376-5512
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

54 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

401 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4252

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour

Casa Playa is a Latin American Fusion Restaurant in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach, just two blocks west of A1A along Birch Road. Our Food is a Fusion of Latin American recipes: We strive to bring you the best flavors of Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Spain with a high emphasis on quality ingredients.

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale's Central Beach, our restaurant enjoys an amazing location with a beautiful outdoor/indoor bar and plenty of covered outdoor seating. Come check us out for lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Sunday and for weekend Brunch. We are closed Mondays for now.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, South American, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 376-5512
Website
https://casaplaya.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
We offer different spaces to consider, whether your need is a Private Party room, Cocktail Reception area or Semi-Private Dinner space. Casa Playa is also available for a Full Restaurant Buyout. Our total capacity is 150. We have a variety of customizable Private Event & Group Menu options and Drink and Cocktail Packages for your special event.

Location
401 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4252
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Cross street
Birch Road & Bayshore Drive
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Water Taxi Stop "W" located at 2901 Seville Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spicy Tuna Tartar Guacamole$19.00
Peruvian peppers, sesame seeds, house guacamole & green plantain chips
Fried Calamari$18.00
Peruvian-style served with a lime salsa criolla
Pulpo A La Parrilla$19.00
Roasted fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes
Argentinean Empanadas$12.00
Beef, chicken or spinach
Crispy Pork Belly$14.00
'Chicharron' style
Spanish Mussels$18.00
Cooked in a garlic white wine sauce with Spanish chorizo
Yuca A La Huancaina$12.00
Fried yuca with a creamy sauce of queso fresco & Peruvian aji amarillo
Guacamole Costeño$14.00
Served with fresh housemade green plantain chips

CEVICHES

Tuna Ceviche Nikkei$20.00
Japanese-Peruvian fusion ahi tuna ceviche marinated in lime with nikkei sauce (GF)
Ceviche Casa Playa$21.00
Mixed seafood ceviche in classic Peruvian-style marinated in lime, red onion, cilantro & limo chile (GF)
Corvina Fish Ceviche$20.00
Peruvian-style corvina fish ceviche (white sea bass) (GF)

MAIN

Lechon Asado$26.00
Mojo marinated pork slow oven roasted, with sauteed onions, house rice, black beans
Chilean Sea Bass En Leche De Coco$42.00
Chilean sea bass fish fillet cooked in a coconut milk & white wine sauce, house rice
Wagyu Skirt Steak 'Casa Playa'$44.00
Grilled wagyu skirt steak, chimichurri, roasted fingerling potatoes, guacamole
Cazuela De Mariscos$32.00
'Cartagena' seafood bisque with mixed shellfish, shrimp, calamari and scallops, house rice
Ropa Vieja$24.00
Slowly braised Cuban-style shredded beef served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken$22.00
Pineapple pico de gallo, house rice
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$28.00
Marinara rocoto pepper sauce. Served on a bed of Peruvian quinoa with Asparagus
Lomo Saltado$25.00
The perfect Peruvian-Cantonese fusion dish. Wok stir-fried steak strips, red onions, tomatoes, french fries & soy sauce. Served with rice
Arroz Marinero$32.00
Spanish seafood rice made 'paella style' with scallops, calamari, octopus, shrimp, mussels, clams, Spanish chorizo, white wine, fresh herbs & spices
Grilled Shrimp Kebabs$26.00
Chimichurri marinated grilled shrimp and vegetable skewers. Served with house rice and maduros

What 54 people are saying

Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale East
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Casa Playa in Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant destination for Latin fusion cuisine, offering "seriously amazing" food with standout dishes like ceviche and octopus. The atmosphere is both "laid back" and "beautifully decorated," with friendly service and a welcoming vibe. It's a "hidden gem" just a block from the beach, perfect for locals and tourists alike.

54 Reviews

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Craig VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great authentic food. The mussels, lechon asado, mariners were excellent
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Judy VIP
West Palm Beach103 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
everything was good..not great. did not accommodate requests like I can't have quinoa could I have a few more veggies instead..everything was an extra charge. 2 of us were celebrating our birthdays..there was no acknowledgement...I wasn't expecting anything free but it certainly would have been nice for our server to say "happy bday, thank you for celebrating with us." all in all, I don't think they appreciated our business..a party of 5. I wouldn't go back.
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AmandaM VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fresh and delicious! Kids and seniors alike enjoyed themselves. What a cute hidden gem!
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Ruben VIP
Orlando4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Definitely not worthy of the Las Olas and Ft. Lauderdale beach quality of restaurants. Food was ok at best. (Was not busy) Mixed drinks ok at best. Bar did not know how to make an old fashioned. Had big expectations. Complete letdown. Will not be back!
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Jared
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great option for Latin fusion cuisine just a block from the beach.
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Sara VIP
Detroit4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seriously amazing food, so much flavor and so healthy! We loved that they had nice fish options and multiple vegetarian options too. So glad my husband and I shared a Floridian salad in addition to our entrees because it was amazing. All six of us loved the food.
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Dave
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, service, decor, atmosphere Everything is delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Thomas VIP
Houston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly & service-oriented waitstaff.
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Michael
Hawaii3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was unremarkable with very little flavor. Our steamed mussel dish was flavorless. The broth tasted nothing of white wine, herbs & chorizo. The chicken dish description says pineapple pico di gallo. No pineapple in the dish…servers perplexed and kitchen had no answer for them. Rice on chicken entree was cold. Chicken was grilled correctly and actually tasted great. My fried yuca was thrown on a plate…terrible presentation. Garnish the plate with something…the food gods are not smiling at Casa Playa. You can buy those frozen wedges of yuca fries at Restaurant Depot. Very little effort in the cooking there. Service was good and friendly.
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acctspd
St. Louis13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding restaurant! We had brunch here one day and loved it so much we returned for dinner! Beautifully decorated. Outdoor and indoor seating. Service was great. Food was amazing- Fresh, hot and full of flavor. Our cocktails were delicious. Moderately priced. Really enjoyed!
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FAQs

Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 376-5512.

Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale is rated 4.5 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

401 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4252

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Birch Road & Bayshore Drive
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, South American, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Water Taxi Stop "W" located at 2901 Seville Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://casaplaya.com/
Phone number
(954) 376-5512
Private party facilities
We offer different spaces to consider, whether your need is a Private Party room, Cocktail Reception area or Semi-Private Dinner space. Casa Playa is also available for a Full Restaurant Buyout. Our total capacity is 150. We have a variety of customizable Private Event & Group Menu options and Drink and Cocktail Packages for your special event.

Casa Playa - Fort Lauderdale

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

TAPAS

Spicy Tuna Tartar Guacamole$19.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Pulpo A La Parrilla$19.00

Argentinean Empanadas$12.00

Crispy Pork Belly$14.00

Spanish Mussels$18.00

Yuca A La Huancaina$12.00

Guacamole Costeño$14.00

CEVICHES

Tuna Ceviche Nikkei$20.00

Ceviche Casa Playa$21.00

Corvina Fish Ceviche$20.00

MAIN

Lechon Asado$26.00

Chilean Sea Bass En Leche De Coco$42.00

Wagyu Skirt Steak 'Casa Playa'$44.00

Cazuela De Mariscos$32.00

Ropa Vieja$24.00

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken$22.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$28.00

Lomo Saltado$25.00

Arroz Marinero$32.00

Grilled Shrimp Kebabs$26.00

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