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Dining Room - YOLO, Fort Lauderdale, FL

YOLO

4.6
4.6
5928 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 124 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Operated by a philosophy that it derives its name from, YOLO and neighboring O Lounge are vibrant, much-loved staples in the South Florida culinary and nightlife scene. The swanky Fort Lauderdale restaurant and adjacent lounge serves thoughtfully prepared contemporary American cuisine in a sophisticated, bustling atmosphere that includes a bar and dining room with open kitchen, and an outdoor patio, and features inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list to complement the menu. The longtime Las Olas hotspot serves up lunch and dinner daily, and is legendary for its happy hour and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 523-1000
  • Website
    http://www.yolorestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Martin Verano
  • Private party facilities
    YOLO is available for private lunch meetings, dinners, cocktail receptions, showers and other special events. We have a private room inside, private space on our beautifully landscaped patio, and a separate cocktail lounge which can be reserved.
  • Location
    333 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Las Olas Blvd. & SE 4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is available at our front door. <br />There is a Parking Garage located directly behind the restaurant. There is plenty of metered parking on all of the side streets surrounding YOLO.
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC-Acoustic Band on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 6pm-9pm.The only dance party on Las Olas!Music by O Lounge resident DJs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8PM.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,928 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Innovative

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Hot spot

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
YOLO in Fort Lauderdale dazzles diners with "amazing food" and a lively atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent service" and standout dishes like the tomahawk steak and tuna tartare. While occasional noise and wait times are noted, most guests leave eager to return for the vibrant vibe and delightful dining experience.

5,928 Reviews

  1. Toby

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waiter was awful, food over cooked and tasteless, will not go back!

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  2. Nicole

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely AMAZING experience! My husband and I dined at YOLO last evening for our 18th wedding anniversary, and we had such a wonderful time. When I gave my name to the hostess, she promptly greeted us with saying "Happy Anniversary", which was such a pleasant surprise! Then we got to our table, there was an envelope on our desk which said Happy Anniversary, and inside there was a card with best wishes for our marriage. She even asked us what our secret was to our long marriage, and then she proceeded to advise that dessert was on the house! I was completely blown away by this experience. Our server was Nicole, and she was such a delight! She was so pleasant, and genuine and she also greeted us with Happy Anniversary. The food was so delicious, we had the meatballs which were divine, and I had the churrassco steak and lobster and my husband had the salmon. For dessert, we chose the 3 layer chocolate cake. yummy and the presentation of our dessert, was another beautiful surprise. I cannot express how much we truly appreciated the effort that the staff put in to making our dinner such a beautiful one. We will definitely dine there again, and will encourage all of our family and friends to do so as well!

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    Charleston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We are visiting friends in the area and remembered that we had a great meal at YOLO a few years ago, so we dined here again last night. Reservations strongly suggested, as this place gets very busy. We were seated right away, and server was at our table promptly. My Open Table profile notes a shellfish allergy, and our server was aware. I neglected to note our friends gluten allergy, but he asked specifically about the dish he ordered to make sure nothing was breaded.The server told him there was not. Since our appetizer options were limited due to both allergies, my husband ordered french fries as a starter. Apparently the server took offense to this and questioned my husband’s order with a fair amount of attitude. Typically nicer restaurants are very cautious when it comes to food allergies, but the server clearly didn’t take our friend seriously and he was served a dish that did in fact have breaded onion straws on top, which contain gluten. The food here is excellent. I wouldn’t want to take away from that. But our server was arrogant and rude, not to mention he completely disregarded a serious food allergy, and that’s 50% of the impression we were left with. Such an unfortunate thing in such a beautiful restaurant with delicious food. If I could review on the meal alone, I’d give 5 stars, but front of the house service is as important as back, and in this dining experience, we were left with a bad taste in our mouths.

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  4. Katie

    Miami

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time. Tomahawk was amazing. Service was outstanding.

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  5. Joe

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, Excellent service as usual!

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  6. Stephanie

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My group of girls had an amazing experience at Yolo. The food and drinks were amazing and the staff so wonderful. I will definitely be returning when in the area!

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  7. Jean/Jeff

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though we had reservations at 7:15. We had to juice the hostess to get us seated a half hour later

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  8. Richard

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Happy Hour with an interesting food and beverage menu. Good prices. Staff was attentive and made good suggestions.

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  9. Robert

    Fort Lauderdale

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place for a business or social lunch or dinner. Always a pleasure.

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  10. Robert

    Fort Lauderdale

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yolo consistently offers expertly prepared food and wonderful service. The perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or cocktails. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

YOLO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 523-1000.

YOLO is rated 4.6 stars by 5928 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 124 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for YOLO

333 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Las Olas Blvd. & SE 4th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is available at our front door. <br />There is a Parking Garage located directly behind the restaurant. There is plenty of metered parking on all of the side streets surrounding YOLO.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Martin Verano
  • Entertainment
    LIVE MUSIC-Acoustic Band on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 6pm-9pm.The only dance party on Las Olas!Music by O Lounge resident DJs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8PM.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.yolorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (954) 523-1000
  • Private party facilities
    YOLO is available for private lunch meetings, dinners, cocktail receptions, showers and other special events. We have a private room inside, private space on our beautifully landscaped patio, and a separate cocktail lounge which can be reserved.

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