Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Lauderdale by the Sea

It was my first time there and not my last! We were greeted by Makayla, who was amazingly accommodating as I called to change my reservation twice. Given the option of outside or inside, both had a lovely and live energy. We were seated inside, and our Server Enrique was astonishing. From the beginning to getting to know us, to the end with us hugging as if we knew each other for years. He was very knowledgeable and guided us through the whole menu. 10 out of 10 MUST RECOMMEND Lychee Martini, Waygu Sliders, Crab Cake, Whipped Potatoes, Bacon Mac and Cheese, Chicken Entree, Box of cookies. The restaurant manager John was extremely friendly and gave us a great recommendation. If you get the box of cookies, get a side of cookies and cream with it and eat it together. AMAZING!!! Okay, I know I wrote a novel, but it was worth it. Our experience was wonderful. We enjoyed ourselves from the staff, the ambiance, to the food.

Mastro's was all around amazing 11/10 experience. Parking: Valet was $8 nice young man! Upon entering the ambience is great. The staff was very friendly every staff we came in contact with while walking to our table greeted us. Our server provided exceptional service, he was attentive and friendly and offered great recommendations. His service was the cherry on top an excellent night. My boyfriend enjoyed his birthday! His name on the menu was a great touch. We sat outside the view was great. The food was delicious and the drinks were outstanding The bread basket 10/10 Appetizers: Fried Calamari 11/10 they were fired just right loved the sauce. Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes 10/10 Main: Jerked Spiced Grouper 11/10 perfection Herb Roasted Branzino 10/10 Lobster Mashed Potatoes 9/10 Mac & Cheese 11/10 rich and creamy Creamed Spinach 10/10 Cheesecake 10/10

The food is absolutely excellent, from the quality and presentation of the fish, to the appetizers, to the main courses. Additionally, the service is top notch. Very attentive, kind, helpful servers who make sure to get all the diners the food the exact way that the individual wants it. Great drink offerings also. Have yet to go for happy hour but it seems really good (only M-Thurs). Cheers to everything about this place.

How do you make the holidays even more celebratory—bring a group of friends to Casa D’Angelo for an elevated culinary escapade! We have been dining here for two decades and have consistently had an outstanding experience because of the stellar cuisine, authentic ingredients, and amazing staff. Michele and his team are so warm and hospitable, and Chef Angelo even paid us a visit, which was a nice surprise! Tatiana was very knowledgeable and friendly as she regaled us with the biblical specials list, each one more intriguing than the next; the fresh spinach ravioli with sage, brown butter, and pine nuts was elegant, the Dover sole kissed with a beurre blanc and toasted almonds was dreamy, and the braised short rib on homemade pappardelle was hearty and sublime! We had a table for 7, yet Tatiana served us with a graceful ease. The fresh pasta with Alba white truffle was another standout—thoughtfully prepared with its delicate earthiness, highlighting the star ingredient. The wine list is beyond generous with its global offerings, we opted for a 2016 Damiliano Barolo that was silky on the palate, an amazing accompaniment. We definitely appreciated Francisco, their knowledgeable Sommelier, who filled our glasses with a smile and even gave a tour of their labyrinth of wines! Of course, no meal would be complete without dessert-the house-favorite tiramisu, rich molten chocolate cake, and fluffy ricotta cheesecake with berries helped us end on a sweet note. Thank you to Chef Angelo, Michele, Tatiana, Francisco and the whole team for another amazing meal!

Dinner was delicious. The table had the grilled cheese, Greek salad, sea scallops, fish sandwich and crispy duck. Everyone was happy. Jordan was our server and she is great. She even helped present a birthday cake to my parents.