Olive and Sea

4.3

387 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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.

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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, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 527-6716
Website
https://www.oliveandseaftl.com/?y_source=1_MTAwMzgzOTczMC04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
From business meetings and professional gatherings to celebratory occasions like birthdays, showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners and more, Olive & Sea is the perfect place to make your special celebration or gathering unforgettable.
Private party contact
Bernadette St. Sauveur: (954) 527-6792 ext. 6792

Location
1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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

Chopped Greek Salad
tomato, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, capers, kalamata olives, peppers, red wine vinaigrette
Olive & Sea Salad
mixed greens, goat cheese, honey roasted squash, walnuts, crisp green apples, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
Crispy Pita Salad
tomato, avocado, radish, cucumber, feta cheese, peppers, red onion, romaine lettuce, sumac lemon dressing

Appetizers

red snapper crudo, aleppo pepper crust, tomato water, mint
charred octopus, garlic labneh, green olive tapenade, crispy potatoes
chickpea falafel, garlic yogurt, israeli salad
grilled halloumi, tomato chutney
fried artichokes, preserved lemon aioli, mint, urfa pepper

Pizza

served on freshly baked laffa bread crust

mozzarella, halloumi, charred tomato, arugula
smoked eggplant & mozzarella, urfa pepper
beef lahmajun, antep pepper, garlic cream*

Skewers

served with spiced tomato sauce, tehina, coriander-chili relish

prawn, harrisa spiced
beef, shawarma seasoned*
chicken, za'atar garlic
lamb kafta*

Village Table

Village Table
traditional family-style dinner featuring all of our flavors. requires participation of the whole table. minimum four people. all the spreads and mezze with bread all the skewers, sauces, and 3 sides.

Plates

whole bronzino for 2, couscous, moroccan carrots, chermoula
pan roasted red snapper, squash puree, arak fennel broth
half-roasted chicken, israeli salad, za'atar fries
moroccan chickpea stew, crispy mushroom, roasted eggplant
beef burger, shawarma spiced, charred tomato, feta spread, grilled red onion, challah roll, za'atar
spice crusted lamb strip, tzatziki, cucumber salad

Sides

sautéed spinach pistachio, feta cheese, dill
harissa roasted cauliflower, dates, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette, preserved lemon
sweet potato fries, sumac, garlic mayo
za'atar fries, garlic mayo
couscous, tomato, herbs
moroccan carrots, spiced labneh, pine nuts

*

20% gratuity will be automatically added to all checks. for parties of 6 or more, 22% gratuity will be included.

What 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olive and Sea offers a stunning waterfront setting with "amazing views" and a delightful ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service, and the Mediterranean-inspired menu is praised for its "delicious" dishes, including standout items like the branzino and lamb skewers. While some feel the menu is limited, the overall dining experience and inviting atmosphere make it a popular choice for special occasions and casual outings alike.

387 Reviews

A
Adrian
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing views amazing service and that pistachio cheesecake is wonderful 🤩
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Frederick
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Decent meal if you are staying at the hotel. The view of the bridge & waterway are great on a cool night. Valentina did a great job taking care of us, above and beyond. Mocktails on the menu for those that can have fun without alcohol. Negatives: the hostesses were not the most professional. The one up front did not act like she wanted to be there. As we were being escorted outside to our table, the other hostesses tried to squeeze through the door while my party was walking out instead of waiting. When we left, the hostess was bent over, looking at her phone, ands never bothered to look up or say goodbye. Since this is the first & last impression that you get when you walk into a new restaurant, it’s important to have better people up front. Food was ok. Nothing spectacular but also not bad. Very average beach food. Also tip is included (20%) but it’s more if it’s a party of 6 or greater (22%). Cocktails are also nothing special. I was there for a birthday and had mentioned this in my reservation. Nothing was conveyed to my server so she was surprised when I said something as she brought the check. Valentina responded quickly and brought a piece of cake with a candle. A nice touch for our server but highlighting the lack of professionalism up front. I was hopeful but other than the view, there’s little that would make me want to return.
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Shelley
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very nice location, the service seemed OK but could be better on on bodies… lots of square footage for not enough personnel who seem to try really hard but can’t get to you because of the distance between tables.
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Staci
Tampa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Bench seat was so low the table was at my chest, switched with my husband and he had the same experience, food and service was great the atmosphere was loud and tacky
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
María was incredible, she was attentive and knowledgeable when it came to recommendations in all areas, and made our experience feel that much better. Food quality and taste was superb. We ordered the hummus with pita, pizza , couscous, chicken kebab and the pita salad, all delicious.
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anjali
Miami
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience, good food, good service and pleasant staff
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David
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
3.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pretty atmosphere, good service and food was certainly acceptable however, the cost was very high for what was delivered. The skewers were less than appetizer size and the side sweet potatoes were cold. The Bronzino for two would hardly feed one and the drinks were excessively priced as they were more than the food. We passed on desert!
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Angie
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I was very surprised and happy with my meals compared to all the reviews previously posted. I had the Octopus for an appetizer, I did find it a bit over priced for two pieces. But still very tender and tasty. I then shared the Bronzino with the Cauliflower side, both were excellent and I would highly recommend. The venue is really pretty. Nicely decorated inside with a great view of the water. I would have preferred to sit outside, noted for next time. As for the service.... My server was ok. This review did not get 5 stars because my first impression at the door was the hostess who was not welcoming and seemed unhappy to be there. Do better at the entrance, it's literally your first impression to the guest.
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Tony
Sacramento
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The good was not that good!!! Service was poor, for this location they really should work on quality food and better service!
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Val
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time coming to this restaurant and it was absolutely amazing. The service and the food was outstanding. Well definitely coming back again.
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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 4.3 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 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

Website
https://www.oliveandseaftl.com/?y_source=1_MTAwMzgzOTczMC04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Phone number
(954) 527-6716
Private party facilities
From business meetings and professional gatherings to celebratory occasions like birthdays, showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners and more, Olive & Sea is the perfect place to make your special celebration or gathering unforgettable.
Private party contact
Bernadette St. Sauveur: (954) 527-6792 ext. 6792

Olive and Sea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Spreads & Mezze

Spreads & Mezze

Breads

house bread ~ pita ~ lavash

Salatas

Chopped Greek Salad

Olive & Sea Salad

Crispy Pita Salad

Appetizers

red snapper crudo, aleppo pepper crust, tomato water, mint

charred octopus, garlic labneh, green olive tapenade, crispy potatoes

chickpea falafel, garlic yogurt, israeli salad

grilled halloumi, tomato chutney

fried artichokes, preserved lemon aioli, mint, urfa pepper

Pizza

mozzarella, halloumi, charred tomato, arugula

smoked eggplant & mozzarella, urfa pepper

beef lahmajun, antep pepper, garlic cream*

Skewers

prawn, harrisa spiced

beef, shawarma seasoned*

chicken, za'atar garlic

lamb kafta*

Village Table

Village Table

Plates

whole bronzino for 2, couscous, moroccan carrots, chermoula

pan roasted red snapper, squash puree, arak fennel broth

half-roasted chicken, israeli salad, za'atar fries

moroccan chickpea stew, crispy mushroom, roasted eggplant

beef burger, shawarma spiced, charred tomato, feta spread, grilled red onion, challah roll, za'atar

spice crusted lamb strip, tzatziki, cucumber salad

Sides

sautéed spinach pistachio, feta cheese, dill

harissa roasted cauliflower, dates, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette, preserved lemon

sweet potato fries, sumac, garlic mayo

za'atar fries, garlic mayo

couscous, tomato, herbs

moroccan carrots, spiced labneh, pine nuts

*

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Olive and Sea offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Olive and Sea restaurant rated?

Is Olive and Sea currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information