Lana E.
Yelp
Date of visit: December 8, 2025
If you want a dining experience you'll never forget, head to Quarterdeck Dania Beach -- where the mosquitoes enjoy a full-course meal on you before your food even hits the table.
We were attacked so badly by no-see-ums that we literally had to abandon our dinner and run. I woke up today covered in painful, swollen bites... but according to the manager, these bugs don't "bite," they just "scratch."
Oh wow. Amazing. Florida insects are apparently out here giving light exfoliation treatments, not drawing blood.
And then there was the manager himself -- noticeably intoxicated, noticeably unprofessional, and noticeably annoyed that I dared interrupt whatever he was doing. His breath smelled so strongly of alcohol that I'm shocked the mosquitoes weren't attacking him instead.
Instead of listening or apologizing, he confidently delivered his groundbreaking scientific theory about "scratching mosquitoes" and dismissed me like I was wasting his time.
Imagine going to offer a helpful suggestion and getting a drunk TED Talk in return.
I truly love this restaurant, but if this is the person representing management, upper leadership needs to step in immediately. The service, the customers, and the food deserve someone who is at least sober enough to know insects don't come with fingernails.
Great food.
Terrible management.
Come prepared with bug spray -- and maybe breath mints for the staff.