Best Live Music Restaurants in Downtown

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Fort Lauderdale CentralFort Lauderdale EastFort Lauderdale West

Neighborhoods

Central BeachColee HammockCooper CityCoral RidgeDania BeachDavie

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

59 restaurants available nearby

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1. Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

4.7

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Lauderdale Manors

Booked 1 time today

L’Apero by Café Bastille: A Taste of Parisian Charm in Fort LauderdaleL’Apéro by Café BastilleUnwind by the river every Thursday Friday and Saturday evening at Café Bastille with our exclusive “L’Apéro” experience. Set against the stunning waterfront views of Fort Lauderdale, enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired evening featuring handcrafted tapas, a curated selection of wines, and signature cocktails on our heated patio.With live acoustic music every Friday creating the perfect ambiance, L’Apéro is your ideal night destination for a romantic outing or casual gathering with friends. Reserve your table now and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean while soaking in the charm of the waterfront.

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2. Eddie V's - Fort Lauderdale

4.9

Exceptional(3005)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 98 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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3. Askaneli Premium Georgian and Seafood restaurant of Fort Lauderdale

4.0

Excellent(133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Askaneli restaurant is your ultimate destination to taste the original Georgian(republic) wine and experience East European taste of high quality food. Our restaurant is a perfect location to celebrate your meaningful life moments and create unforgettable memories. Our chefs will provide you with the most delicious dishes from both Georgian and global culinary worlds, with a touch of individuality in all of them. Another pleasant reason for visiting “Askaneli” is the diversity of live music evenings and professional master classes in wine-tasting.This a real Georgian steakhouse!

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4. Wild Sea - Las Olas

4.4

Awesome(1119)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Colee Hammock

Booked 4 times today

Overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s bustling Las Olas Boulevard, Wild Sea Las Olas is the perfect restaurant for savoring delicious cuisine throughout the day at affordable prices. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch, & dinner in an upbeat, chic and contemporary ambiance while watching life go by on one of the trendiest thoroughfares in Fort Lauderdale. The modern ambiance of the restaurant reflects the upscale energy of Las Olas Boulevard, with the indoor dining space featuring chic furnishings and designer touches. Guests may also dine on the sidewalk terrace that offers a great spot for people-watching. Located in the historic Riverside Hotel, Wild Sea Las Olas is a favorite gathering place among visitors and Fort Lauderdale locals alike.

5. MAASS

4.5

Awesome(402)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Beach

Booked 22 times today

A contemporary American restaurant that embraces the open-fire hearth. MAASS by Chef Ryan Ratino brings a MICHELIN-accoladed team to Fort Lauderdale focusing on ingredients sourced from the finest markets. Craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list compliment the refined menu and served with warm hospitality.Our dress code is designed to complement the elevated atmosphere of our restaurant. We kindly request that guests refrain from wearing shorts, flip-flops, sandals, sportswear or baseball caps. Thank you for helping us curate an amazing dining experience, we can't wait to have you!

6. Sparrow

4.2

Awesome(841)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Flagler Village

Booked 14 times today

A sky-high urban hideaway located on the rooftop of The Dalmar, Sparrow Fort Lauderdale offers guests a one-of-a-kind cocktail and culinary experience in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Sparrow is anchored by both a main bar and lounge indoors, and an outdoor bar with a mix of city and ocean views, both boasting deliciously inventive menus. Sparrow’s cocktail program includes a range of selections from easy-drinking aperitifs to tropical riffs on classics and large format group offerings, while the scratch ingredient-driven food program consists of creative, shareable plates.Large Parties greater than 6 guests:Please contact us directly at reservations@sparrowbar.comDress Code Policy:Your comfort is our main priority; however, to enhance the experience of all of our guests, we ask that you dress in a fashion that complements the atmosphere. Please avoid beachwear, athletic jerseys, and athletic shorts, as well as sleeveless shirts and sandals/flip flops.

7. The Wilder

4.4

Awesome(377)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Victoria Park

Booked 19 times today

This is the watering hole for bon vivants with a vision.The venue offers a cool, relaxing, intoxicating space where you can escape with friends and get lost in a moment. It is comprised of three rooms with distinct personality - A cocktail bar, turning out masterfully executed libations, a terrace, for sun-drenched revelry, and a scintillating great room, hosting near-nightly parties for a sophisticated collection of clientele. The atmosphere at the WILDER is playful, but elevated, intoxicating, but familiar, tropical, enticing, and a place to, well, get WILD, that feels more like a secluded, storybook escape than a bar or lounge. Guests are at ease, and the staff is polished, friendly, and faultless.

8. S3 Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4503)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Central Beach

Booked 94 times today

Located on the ground floor, our restaurant Sun, Surf & Sand - also known as S3 - centers on coastal cuisine and a unique sharable concept. We offer the closest dining spot to the ocean anywhere along Fort Lauderdale Beach. Enjoy an eclectic mix of regular live music and acoustic entertainment, and a variety of special events throughout the season.

9. Vitolo

4.7

Exceptional(810)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Beach

Booked 71 times today

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10. Burlock Coast

4.7

Exceptional(1574)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Central Beach

Booked 29 times today

Offering modern coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-cafe-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition era rumrunners. At the helm of Burlock Coast is Culinary & Beverage Director Paula DaSilva delivering only the highest quality seafood and produce as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier drives the menu and evolves it seasonally and with daily specials. Floor to ceiling windows and open-air bar, expansive patio seating and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Burlock Coast has been named one of the best restaurants on the beach. 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more will be added to the check. Please adjust at your discretion. For intimate occasions, celebrations or entertaining clients, we invite you to host your event in one of our private dining rooms. Contact us at (954) 302-6430 or email steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com for more information regarding our private spaces.

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ivanaVIP
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Romantic and beautiful, we spent a lovely evening with friends, yummy sharing menu, beautiful decor, amazing setting and quiet enough for conversation.
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Café Bastille Fort LauderdalePrice: Moderate• French• Lauderdale Manors
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4.7
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DebraVIP
Greater Boston •26 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very nice restaurant open to Los Olas Boulevard. There is no ambience when dining inside. But our waiter was excellent. Had purple fish with purple grits. Appetizer was warm oysters. Look for happy hour prices.
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Wild Sea - Las OlasPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Colee Hammock
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4.4
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David
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding food, service and atmosphere! This food was delicious, and the presentations were amazing! The service was attentive and top notch. It is a MUST visit!
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MAASSPrice: Expensive• American• Central Beach
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4.5
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Chris
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Excellent food and very attentive staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
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Eddie V's - Fort LauderdalePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Andrei
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
Great food and wonderful service. It was 4 of us and everyone left the restaraunt happy. Very comfortable atmosphere.
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Askaneli Premium Georgian and Seafood restaurant of Fort LauderdalePrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Downtown
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