Sands Harbor Waterfront Restaurant

4.3

380 Reviews

$30 and under

Grill

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

Watch the yachts go by at our waterfront restaurant and bar directly on the intracoastal with dramatic sun sets.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Grill, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(954) 942-9100
Website
http://www.sandswaterfront.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
125 N Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Neighborhood
Pompano Beach
Cross street
Atlantic Blvd and N. Riverside
Parking details
We offer free Valet for lunch on Monday-Friday 11 am to 4 pm. We offer Valet Parking for dinner. The pilot is direct across the street from the hotel.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

First Time Visitors: Waterfront Dining Experience
Multiple dates available
As a first-time visitors to Sands Waterfront Restaurant we are offering premium table seating. Enjoy being seated by the water, watching the yachts pass by, and savoring our Florida-favorite dishes. Your first experience with us isn't just a meal; it's a celebration of discovering the best-kept secret in Pompano Beach/Fort Lauderdale!
New Years Eve 2025
$71.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Sands Harbor Resort & Marina 2025 New Year's Eve Prix-Fixe Dinner. Join us for a festive evening featuring live entertainment and a 3-course seated dinner. ||Start with your choice of : Tuna Tartare(yellowfin tuna, wontons, sesame dressing), Caesar Salad (romaine heart, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing), or Shrimp Cocktail (cocktail sauce, lemon). ||For the main course, select from : Braised Short Rib (truffle mashed potatoes & asparagus), Roasted Snapper(white rice, coconut cream & micro greens), or Truffle Linguini (mushrooms & white truffles). ||Finish your meal with either Triple Layer Chocolate Cake or Key Lime Pie. Celebrate the New Year in style!

Smoked Fish Dip$16.00
local wahoo, crudité vegetables, pita chips
Peel & Eat Shrimp$17.00
lemon, cocktail sauce | 14 pcs
Crab with Avocado$24.00
jumbo lump crab, crispy wonton, sriracha aioli
Guacamole & Pico de Gallo$14.00
tortilla chips
Bang Bang Shrimp$17.00
sweet and spicy chili sauce
Chicken Wings$17.00
mild, hot, teriyaki, mango habanero
Grouper Bites$14.00
lemon, tartar sauce
Charred Cauliflower$15.00
chickpeas, blistered tomato, chimichurri
Tuna Tartare$22.00
yellowfin tuna, wontons, sesame dressing

Salads

add grilled mahi +$10, chicken +$8 or shrimp +$10 to any salad

Caesar$12.00
romaine heart, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Cobb$18.00
mixed greens, tomato, onion, blue cheese, cucumber, bacon, egg, grilled chicken
Greek$15.00
kalamata olives, feta cheese, shaved red onion, cucumber, tomato, oregano vinaigrette

Sandwiches

comes with choice of french fries or coleslaw | onion rings +$1.50

Blackened Mahi$18.00
butter lettuce, onion, tartar sauce
Cheeseburger$18.00
cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, 1000 island
Nashville Style Hot Chicken$17.00
shaved cabbage, bread and butter pickles, comeback sauce
French Dip$22.00
prime rib, caramelized onion, swiss, horseradish aioli, au jus

Specialties

Mahi Tacos$18.00
blackened, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro crema
Cajun Chicken$20.00
french fries, arugula, burre blanc
Rigatoni alla vodka$21.00
burrata, parmesan, basil, vodka sauce
Yellowfin Tuna$28.00
sesame crust, pickled ginger, spicy chili sauce
Beef Skewers$24.00
asparagus, spanish rice, salsa verde
Pepperoni Flatbread$18.00
mushrooms, mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce

Sides

Coleslaw$6.00
House Salad$6.00
French Fries$7.00
Asparagus$8.00
Spinach$8.00
Onion Rings$8.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$8.00
whipped cream, lime zest
Cookies & Cream$10.00
crushed oreo, ice cream cake
Strawberry Sands$14.00
lily's handmade push pop, iced strawberry vodka cocktail

Cocktails

Strawberry Basil Mule$14.00
Tito's vodka, muddled strawberry, basil, topped with ginger beer
Aperol Spritz$14.00
Aperol, prosecco, soda water
Spicy Pineapple Paloma$14.00
Illegal mezcal, tequila, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, agave nectar, jalapeño
Blueberry Mojito$14.00
Bacardi rum, mint, muddled blueberry and lime
Rosé Sands-Gria$14.00
Rosé, brandy, strawberry, lemon, orange
Sands Cherry Fizz$14.00
Grey Goose, lime, Cherry Syrup, topped with Sprite
Elder Crush$14.00
Hendrick's gin, St. Germaine, fresh grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lime, crushed ice
Honey Trap$14.00
Maker's Mark bourbon, honey, muddled blueberries, freshly squeezed lemon, crushed ice

Margarita

Upgrade your margarita to casamigos reposado and keep the jar $3

Raspberry Orange$14.00
Casamigos Blanco, muddled raspberry, orange juice, lime juice
Coconut Aperol$14.00
Espolon Reposado, Aperol, Orange Liquor, coconut milk, fresh lime
Pineapple Coconut$14.00
Cincoro Reposado, pineapple juice, coconut milk, agave drizzle
Strawberry$14.00
Patron Silver, lime, strawberry puree, sugar rim
Black Mamba$14.00
Dobel Diamante Reposado, fresh lime, black sea salt

Frozen Drinks

Sands World-Famous Rum Runner$14.00
secret house recipe, add a floater for the real deal
Miami Vice$14.00
half strawberry daquiri, half piña colada, 100% delicious
Mango Daquiri$14.00
a trip to the Caribbean with white rum, mango pureé
Strawberry Daquiri$14.00
White rum, rich strawberry pureé
Piña Colada$14.00
White rum, piña colada pureé
Frozen Jameson Sour$14.00
Jameson Irish whiskey blended with fresh sour mix, topped with sour candy

Wine

White

Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina, Italy
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, NZ
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
White Pinot Noir, Blindfold, CA
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

Rosé Wine

The Beach, Whispering Angel, France
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$49.00

Red

Merlot, Wente, CA
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$45.00
Cabernet, Unshackled, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

Sparkling

Sparkling Brut, Unshackled, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, France
- Bottle$110.00

Beer

Draft

A1A IPA$8.00
Bud Light$7.00
Hold My Beer$8.00
Shock Top$8.00
Yuengling$7.00
Sunny Keylime$8.00
Stella Artois$8.00
Funky Buddha Floridian$8.00

Cans

Heineken Light$8.00
Bud Light$7.00
Coors Light$7.00
Miller Light$7.00
Michelob Ultra$7.00
Heineken$8.00
Corona$8.00
Corona Light$8.00

Seltzers

Volley$5.00
High Noon$8.00
Austin Cocktails$8.00
Bergamot Orange Sparkling Margarita, Fred's Ruby Red Sparkling Vodka, Cucumber Vodka Sparkling Mojito

What 380 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale
Great for outdoor dining
Fort Lauderdale East
Great for brunch
Fort Lauderdale East
Great for outdoor dining
Fort Lauderdale East
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sands Harbor Waterfront Restaurant offers "breathtaking water views" and a "serene and captivating" dining experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff." While some find the menu limited and prices high, the "amazing views" and "great service" make it a popular spot for special occasions and laid-back dining.

380 Reviews

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Sandra
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After traveling all day and wanting to go somewhere within walking distance I booked Sands Harbor. We were here several times when Rusty Hook owned the place. No whole fish fried with Thai chili sauce, bummer, but the food was pretty good. Grouper bites were good with yummy tarter sauce (always a good sign). My husband got the steak sandwich after toying with mahi tacos. He said the steak was tender and everything that went along was tasty especially the slaw which was plentiful and pretty delicious, also a sign of a good restaurant. I had the steak bites over Spanish rice with chimmichuri which was delightful, not so sure it was Spanish but very tasty. Lots of crunchy flavorful broccoli to balance out the fried fish bites. And the steak was grilled with mushrooms, peppers and onions, all really delicious. We got a bottle of wine and took the leftovers home. Definitely go that route because the glass pours seemed very small. Our server was a little green but super sweet and took great care of us. We sat under the covered area because it threatened rain but none came along. The open air breeze was so nice after coming from CT’s unpredictable now winter type weather, ugh. Great first day restaurant pick for sure. Not a luxury menu and missed that Thai fish dish but satisfying all the same. I hear the flatbread is nothing special. Our server said the vodka sauce pasta was his favorite but we weren’t feeling pasta. Great views of the intercostal with a nice breeze. Can’t go wrong there. Very relaxing and peaceful.
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Barry
Miami
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not a particularly extensive menu but what was there was very good. The view was spectacular. However the chairs are very uncomfortable with the sides digging into the hips and I think maybe the high top chairs are probably more comfortable. Other than that it was a very nice evening.
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Delia
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a delightful experience! We saw the boat show and we had a great meal. Very nicely done The service was outstanding, particularly Robin, who was our server. We will definitely return!
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Linda
VIP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views, delicious food, plentiful bottomless Mimosas and excellent service! “Steve A” did his best to see that we enjoyed our Brunch. We will definitely visit again.
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gaetan
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tacos are really good! Fun restaurant on the intracoastal!
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LISA
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great anniversary brunch. Food and service were both great, ambiance is casual and relaxed, right on the intracoastal.
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Whitney
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the Thanksgiving dinner and the food was terrible. Dry turkey. plate presentation was terrible and missing parts of our order from beginning to end . The service was welcoming and attentive we enjoyed the drinks and sitting by the water. I guess I just ordered the wrong thing. Their regular menu food was good. My husband got the blackened Mahi Mahi sandwich. Next time….
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Greg
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steve was the guy who made the spot welcoming and enjoyable
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Allison
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The wait staff was courteous and professional. Food and drinks were served promptly.
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Suzie
VIP
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reminded me of old Florida from when I was growing up. Not the food or the service but the vibe. Laid back. Casual. We loved sitting there with our drinks watching the boats go by, enjoying the breeze Beth was a great server. The grouper fingers and the Caesar salad with shrimp and my husband’s fish tacos were the best.
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FAQs

Sands Harbor Waterfront Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 942-9100.

Sands Harbor Waterfront Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 380 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sands Harbor Waterfront Restaurant

125 N Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Additional information

Cross street
Atlantic Blvd and N. Riverside
Neighborhood
Pompano Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Grill, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer free Valet for lunch on Monday-Friday 11 am to 4 pm. We offer Valet Parking for dinner. The pilot is direct across the street from the hotel.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sandswaterfront.com/
Phone number
(954) 942-9100

Sands Harbor Waterfront Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

First Time Visitors: Waterfront Dining Experience

New Years Eve 2025

Starters

Smoked Fish Dip$16.00

Peel & Eat Shrimp$17.00

Crab with Avocado$24.00

Guacamole & Pico de Gallo$14.00

Bang Bang Shrimp$17.00

Chicken Wings$17.00

Grouper Bites$14.00

Charred Cauliflower$15.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Salads

Caesar$12.00

Cobb$18.00

Greek$15.00

Sandwiches

Blackened Mahi$18.00

Cheeseburger$18.00

Nashville Style Hot Chicken$17.00

French Dip$22.00

Specialties

Mahi Tacos$18.00

Cajun Chicken$20.00

Rigatoni alla vodka$21.00

Yellowfin Tuna$28.00

Beef Skewers$24.00

Pepperoni Flatbread$18.00

Sides

Coleslaw$6.00

House Salad$6.00

French Fries$7.00

Asparagus$8.00

Spinach$8.00

Onion Rings$8.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$8.00

Cookies & Cream$10.00

Strawberry Sands$14.00

Cocktails

Strawberry Basil Mule$14.00

Aperol Spritz$14.00

Spicy Pineapple Paloma$14.00

Blueberry Mojito$14.00

Rosé Sands-Gria$14.00

Sands Cherry Fizz$14.00

Elder Crush$14.00

Honey Trap$14.00

Margarita

Raspberry Orange$14.00

Coconut Aperol$14.00

Pineapple Coconut$14.00

Strawberry$14.00

Black Mamba$14.00

Frozen Drinks

Sands World-Famous Rum Runner$14.00

Miami Vice$14.00

Mango Daquiri$14.00

Strawberry Daquiri$14.00

Piña Colada$14.00

Frozen Jameson Sour$14.00

Wine

White

Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina, Italy

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, NZ

Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson, CA

White Pinot Noir, Blindfold, CA

Rosé Wine

The Beach, Whispering Angel, France

Red

Merlot, Wente, CA

Pinot Noir, Meiomi, CA

Cabernet, Unshackled, CA

Sparkling

Sparkling Brut, Unshackled, CA

Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy