Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Dorsey-Riverbend

This is still one of our favorite places in Ft. Lauderdale. Food is always delicious, service is great and the lively atmosphere make it for a great outing. If you are in the area, this is a great place to stop by for a bite and drink. Cheers!

Our dining experience was truly delightful! Our table overlooked the river, offering a stunning view of boats gliding by and twinkling lights reflecting on the water. The host and waiter were incredibly attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We both ordered cheeseburgers, and they were absolutely delicious-perfectly cooked and packed with that good old chargrilled flavor and finished off with caramelized onions! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with only a 5 minute walk to see Bob Weir at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, making it a perfect spot for a memorable evening. We can't wait to return!

We had a wonderful dining experience at YOLO . The staff was incredibly attentive and professional, making sure we felt welcome and well taken care of throughout our meal. Gabby, our waitress, was exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond to make our time there enjoyable. The entire team demonstrated impressive courtesy and professionalism, which really enhanced our experience. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning!

Food and cocktails were great! It was a little loud and the music (house/dance music) was an odd choice for a finer dining restaurant but honestly didn’t take away from the a good girls dinner and the food. I would 100% go back for the artichoke chops and the truffle brussel sprouts alone. The sea bass and the branzino were both amazing pieces of fish, and the steaks were cooked perfectly.

Christmas dinner at Mastro’s was fantastic. The food, as always is amazing…perfectly seasoned and presented. They serve love on a plate at Mastro’s! The staff is always warm and welcoming when I return. Preston, the manager stopped by the table to insure everything was satisfactory. David & Steve were very gracious in greeting us. Stefan provided excellent service throughout the evening. It is a pleasurable experience dining at Mastro’s each and every time. I can’t wait to return!