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Olive and Sea, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Olive and Sea

4.2
4.2
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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. Sunday-Thursday, the kitchen is open until 10pm and the bar is open until 10:30pm.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    View our catering menu at www.oliveandseaftl.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    From business meetings and professional gatherings to celebratory occasions like birthdays, weddings, showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners and more, Olive & Sea is the perfect place to make your special event unforgettable.
  • Private party contact
    Bernadette St. Sauveur: (954) 527-6792
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 473 people are saying

Olive and Sea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olive and Sea offers an exquisite Mediterranean dining experience with "breathtaking atmosphere" and "beautiful views" of the intracoastal. Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like the artichoke appetizer and pistachio cheesecake. The service is often praised, with memorable staff members enhancing the dining experience. While some mention service delays and noise, the "unique and delightful" ambiance coupled with exceptional culinary offerings make it a highly recommended destination.

473 Reviews
  1. Patty VIP

    Atlantic City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just perfect. Food excellent and view was perfect. Fun night!!!

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  2. Cecilia

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation for an anniversary dinner and we were seated almost 40min late. There were many other customers in the same situation and all were met with the same response of “sorry we don’t have any tables available and there is a private event taking place.” It was unclear as to why there was such a shortage of tables and so many reservations waiting; seems like a result of poor planning and management. The hostesses, although polite enough, seemed to disappear to “check on something” and not return for a while. When we finally were seated, we couldn’t get any service so we left. It was such a disappointment as it was meant to be a nice anniversary dinner and a part of our stay in the adjacent hotel. If anyone finds themselves in this situation, I highly recommend eating at Indian Harbor just one block over. It was excellent on all fronts and it saved the evening for us!
    Olive and SeaResponded on April 13, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve our experience for all our guests.

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  3. Debbie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! The food was a middle eastern flavor and was great! We ordered the falafel, the cauliflower, the salmon, & the chicken skewers everyone enjoyed their meals! The view of the intercostal and large yatch’s were beautiful to look at and our server Adriana was very professional and personable! She helped us celebrate 2 birthdays and one anniversary and sent over glasses of Prosecco and two desserts, one pistachio cheesecake and a bread pudding both were very good! It was perfect! My only criticism would be that the entrée portions are small for the prices they charge, but the food was excellent and so delicious! We had a great time and would come back again! Highly recommend!
    Olive and SeaResponded on April 13, 2025
    It's great to know you'd recommend us, thank you for sharing your experience!

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  4. Joel VIP

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really great! Adrana took good care of us. All if the food was good but the fried artichokes were fabulous. Great views but it was windy so we ate inside. A little difficult to find but once you do worth it! Cant wait to go back!
    Olive and SeaResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the fried artichokes, and that Adrana took good care of you.

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  5. Nivedita

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exquisite, and the ambiance was truly delightful. I wholeheartedly recommend giving it a try!
    Olive and SeaResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you for your glowing recommendation!

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  6. Debbie

    Baltimore11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were unique and delicious! Ambiance was great too.

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  7. JamieR

    Hawaii4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Service was a little slow. Apps and salad came out on time. Dinner took a long time to come out.
    Olive and SeaResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the delay with your dinner and appreciate your patience.

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  8. James

    Charleston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good but expensive. Service very poor not earning the mandatory tip on the bill. No check back, never picked up first course or last dishes. Good thing we didn’t want to have another glass of wine; never had a chance.
    Olive and SeaResponded on March 31, 2025
    We apologize for falling short of your expectations during your visit.

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  9. Luisa

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent lugar para una cena, una cita es un lugar especial

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  10. Michael VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat outside and enjoyed the views and breeze. Food was overall very good. Unfortunately the service needs to be improved. Not much attention given to the table, maybe need more servers or bussers...long waits from after being sat and after ordering food/drink and after food was brought out; even the manager was helping out. There were some small mistakes and bringing out a dessert to make up for things would have been a nice touch.
    Olive and SeaResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your visit didn’t fully meet your expectations. We regret the delays and service issues you experienced. Your comments are invaluable it us.

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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 4.2 stars by 473 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
9:30 PM
Booked 57 times today
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1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Harbordale
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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