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The Wilder, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Wilder

4.5 (391)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
701 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–3:00 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Terron Aaron
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria Park
  • Cross street
    Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard, just east of Federal Highway
  • Parking details
    Free parking behind the building for patrons!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wilder After Dark

    Multiple dates available
    The Ultimate Cocktail & Bottle Service Destination! Escape With Friends To The Wilder & Enjoy Expertly Crafted Drinks At The Lobby Bar & Thrilling Nightly Parties In The Great Room. Our Playful Yet Elevated Atmosphere Is Perfect For An Unforgettable Night Out. Get Ready To Get Wild!
    Wilder After Dark Photo
  • Burlesque Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join Us Every Sunday For An Unforgettable Interactive Burlesque Brunch! Enjoy Front-Row Views Of Live Burlesque Entertainment & Music While Indulging In Our Full Brunch Menu & Bottomless Drink Offerings. A Feast For The Senses—This Experience Is Sure To Tantalize Your Taste Buds & Captivate Your Imagination.
    Burlesque Brunch Photo
  • Wine Me, Dine Me

    Multiple dates available
    Wednesdays | 5PM - Close 1/2 Off Bottles Of Wine $5 Wine By The Glass & Sangria $7 Sangria $25 Chef Selection Charcuterie Boards
    Wine Me, Dine Me Photo

Offers

  • ITB Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    50% Off The Entire Check For Our Fellow Hospitality Workers! Proof Of Employment Is Needed To Receive Discount.

    ITB Tuesdays Photo
  • The Proper Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday - Saturday From 5PM - 7PM. Offering $5 Small Plates, Martinis, Spirits And Wine By The Glass!

    The Proper Happy Hour Photo

What 391 people are saying

The Wilder reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Innovative

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wilder offers a vibrant atmosphere with rave reviews for its "amazing food, drinks, service, and ambiance." Patrons enjoy the "delicious $7 margaritas" and "best bite of food" croquettes during happy hour. Though some found the brunch show inconsistent, the "Sunday burlesque brunch is a great experience." Staff receives high praise for friendliness and attentiveness.
391 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fine. Service was not great. Brunch was fun, but wouldn’t race back. Better to go with a big group for a birthday.

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  2. Simone

    Treasure Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing, my coworkers really enjoyed the entire vibe of the place.

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  3. Andy

    Raleigh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2 hour drag brunch "experience" consisted of two performers, and 3 songs. Total. Ambiance was 2 large disorderly parties of drunken women loudly telling stories full of profanities. If that's the "experience" you're looking for in a Sunday brunch, this is the place!

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  4. Claudine

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I heard about them from Tik Tok and went for happy hour, this was my second time. I was satisfied with my drinks, server was good, ambiance was okay. I’ve pretty much tried all the Happy Hour menu in my 2 visits. Didn’t try anything that I didn’t like…. They do physically hold your credit card upon being seated and served until you close your bill, which I’m not too fond of. But it’s likely to lessen the probability of someone running out on their bill. I would come back again.

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  5. Yoscar

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredibly delicious, but the prices were a bit steep. The table-style seating was a bit uncomfortable, requiring you to adopt a specific position to eat. Additionally, the tables were quite small, which was the only downside I found.
    The WilderResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you so much for dining with us and for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you found the food incredibly delicious—our culinary team puts a lot of passion into every dish. We appreciate your comments regarding the seating and table size, and we’ll absolutely take that into consideration as we continue refining the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening—perhaps at one of our cozy lounge spots or bar seats for a change of scenery!

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  6. Winnie

    Miami - Dade5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was great overall . At first the woman who sat us greeted us week and told us she will be back to take our order but never came back . Thank God for Kaitlyn who took over and took our orders, check med on us and made our experience amazing !!
    The WilderResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! While we’re sorry to hear that your visit got off to a rocky start, we’re incredibly glad Kaitlyn was there to turn things around. She’s a star on our team, and we’ll definitely make sure she hears your kind words. We appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back again soon for a smooth and stellar experience from start to finish!

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  7. Skye

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for happy hour and it was our favorite stop on our 3 day trip! The $7 margaritas were absolutely delicious, the aperol spritz tree?? I mean cmon, I didn’t think it could get better than that. TIL I tried the croquettes… and when I tell you, after the first bite I put in 3 more orders. I mean it. Best bite of food I had on our entire trip. Not only was the food and drink beyond what we expected and for that price, our waitress Nathalia topped off the whole experience! Absolutely adorable, friendly, helpful, and attentive. I cannot wait to be back!!
    The WilderResponded on April 23, 2025
    Wow—this absolutely made our day! We're beyond thrilled that The Wilder was your favorite stop on your trip! The $7 margaritas and Aperol Spritz tree are crowd-pleasers for sure, but hearing that our croquettes were the best bite of your whole trip? That’s the ultimate compliment. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Nathalia—she truly is a gem, and we’re so lucky to have her. Can’t wait to welcome you back for round two (or three) of croquettes and cocktails!

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  8. michelle

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time for a 39th birthday celebration with friends!
    The WilderResponded on April 23, 2025
    We’re so happy you chose to celebrate such a special occasion with us. Happy 39th! Nothing makes us smile more than hearing our guests had a great time with friends. Hope to see you again soon for more good times and great memories.

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  9. Tom

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and experience, as always! We'll be back!
    The WilderResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us at The Wilder. Looking forward to having you back soon!

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  10. LISA VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The burlesque was great fun. However, the individual performances could have been more frequent. The service was excellent. The food was inconsistent in quality, originality and pricing. The oddest dish was the hash, a small plate of potatoes and onions with two eggs for $28.00. The other ridiculous dish was the zucchini carpaccio. It was a large plate of arugula served over three little rounds of zucchini. Management needs to play much closer attention to the food.
    The WilderResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the burlesque show and received excellent service—those are both big parts of what makes brunch at The Wilder special. That said, we truly appreciate your candid comments regarding the food. We’re always looking to deliver both creativity and value with every dish, and your input helps us identify where we can do better. We’ll be sharing your notes with our culinary team and management for review. We hope to welcome you back for an even more refined experience next time.

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FAQs

The Wilder offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 918-7212.

The Wilder is rated 4.5 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Fort Lauderdale
  4. Fort Lauderdale Central
  5. Victoria Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Wilder

701 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard, just east of Federal Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–3:00 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking behind the building for patrons!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Terron Aaron
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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