Cafe Del Mar is a vibrant and chic Fort Lauderdale beachside restaurant and bar for both locals and tourists since 2002. Indulge in flavorful Italian dishes, fresh seafood, live music performances and oversized frozen cocktails. Our Story Where It All Began Caf e Del Mar, established in 2002, has been a favorite spot on Fort Lauderdale Beach for both locals and tourists alike. This family-owned restaurant is known for its homemade Italian dishes, fresh produce, and fresh seafood from their on-premise lobster tank. Best-sellers include Oven Roasted Seafood Cartoccio, a pasta in Pomadoro Sauce with shrimp, clams, calamari and mussels, Roasted Snapper Whole Fish served on a plank, Calamari, and oversized frozen cocktails. This easy-to-get-to location offers covered valet parking and is a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale's new public beach garage. It's inside the only historic art-deco building in the area.
Fresh and flavorful food, large portion sizes, attentive and friendly service, and a lovely ocean-side atmosphere are the highlights of this restaurant.
Issues with pricing and tipping practices, overpriced and low-quality drinks, and some mediocre or disappointing food options are the main concerns.