Boatyard - Fort Lauderdale
The Restaurant People collective--along with Hudson Capital Group--is behind this dock-side eatery with a strong seafood focus. Boatyard showcases the bounty from local fishermen with the highest-quality raw bar and shellfish selections as well as premium cuts of meat.
Read MoreSeating outside on the picturesque dock consists of a modern setting, which is vibrant, comfortable and caters to an upscale clientele. There are 80 seat that provide prime views of the scenic Intracoastal as beautiful boats go by.
Great share-ables range from charred octopus and tuna tacos to queso fundido and Brussels sprouts topped with sweet chili, ginger, kimchee, kaffir lime, bonito flakes and peanuts. Take it up a notch with wood-fired steaks, grilled seafood, and signature dishes like spice-crusted salmon, herb-roasted chicken and jumbo shrimp "scampi."
Head here for brunch, too. For $25, guests may get unlimited Bloody Mary drinks, Bellinis or mimosas. There is also shrimp and grits, avocado toast, and steak and eggs on the menu.