Cafe Seville

In a strip mall i have driven past for over 15 years. So glad I took a chance here. They have a great menu. We had the stuffed fish and the salmon in a puff pastrie. Loved them both. I will be back. I want to try the rabbit and the paella. (Two separate dishes).

Everything was AMAZING from beginning to end! José was our fantastic waiter! Delicious food (so many choices), great service, and wonderful ambiance. We certainly will be back!

My boyfriend and I went for dinner tonight and everything was amazing!! Serge was the absolute best!!! He was a true delight and the food was amazing. The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. Will be back!

My husband and I found this restaurant on Google and we ventured to go on Saturday the 7th. Despite it being full, they were very kind and made room for us at the bar. The service was very, very splendid, not to mention the delicious food and good wine! 100% recommended! We will definitely be back!

Let’s talk about how amazing the food was and the service as above and beyond, it felt so genuine and wow it was quick! Please please please try the tres leches… you won’t be disappointed!

We didn’t make a reservation, but they were able to seat us in the bar area. Waiters and waitresses are all great. We got the paella and it was excellent! Great place!

Such a wonderful meal! Paella was amazing! Even found a pearl in one of the clams!! Garlic shrimp appetizer was off the charts! Jerry (the owner) is so friendly and welcomes everyone who walks through the door :)

This place is very cute and classy, food and service is top notch! I will be returning!

Service the best. Ambiance perfect Food , Paella 8.5 missing some condiments, but full of marinera tops. I love it

Another fantastic meal and dining experience. We just arrived from NY and called Joey who is the owner and begged for a seating which he accommodated. We started with the popo "octopus " and could have made a meal out of it with the bread I had the veal chop and my wife had the branzino and both were amazing. We finished with the tres leche which was fantastic. Serge was our server and he was personable and professional. The place is beautiful and authentic Spanish . It is the best Spanish food I have had and I was in Spain and Portugal for a few weeks and thus was better. Definitely a must if you are looking for a great dining experience

Walked in this charming little restaurant with a 7:30 reservation on New Years Eve for a table of 8. Our waiter was amazing. Took our drink order immediately even though the establishment was packed. No complaints on the drinks everyone enjoyed them. Warm bread with wonderful crust was served and replenished without asking. Three of us ordered the shrimp and scallops served on a bed of rice which was flavorful and fresh. My husband had sword fish which he loved. Two others had stuffed veal chop. I was lucky enough to be offered a taste. It melted in your mouth. Lastly the stuffed shrimp which was stuffed with chunks of crab meat. They have a regular menu and a big board menu of their daily specials (fresh fish) etc. Easy parking right outside the door. I'll be back for sure!!

Wow! What a welcoming and culinary surprise we had dining for the first time at Cafe Seville. The owner/chef, Jerry Esposito, greeted us quite cheerfully and proceeded to tell us about the restaurant. Apparently, the executive chef and many of the staff have been there for over twenty years, which is commendable. With the help of our waiter, Mario, we selected Pulpo Santa Fa (octopus) for an appetizer and Paella for our main dish. Both were so incredibly tasty, there's no doubt we'll be dining at Cafe Seville again and again.

Excellent experience, food, service, environment. The owner was kind, professional and made us feel welcome. Will be back!

During the evening of new years eve our group received excellent service as well as food. This is a small, boutique restaurant with a serving capacity of under #200 and wide range of menu items

About last night... We had Sangria, Pulpo Danta Fe (octopus) and Cazuela De Mariscos (mixed seafood casserole) The spot was walking distance from our AirBnB, as always we skipped on over and wow! The food at this place was absolutely amazing, it was delicious and fresh. The service was what was expected in a fine dining restaurant, it was great. The ambiance of this place is wonderful, it's exactly what you should expect in a true Spanish cuisine establishment. I highly recommend this place if you're looking to try Spanish cuisine.

Good place. Paella is really good. Lots of seating and wait staff are all amazing. Specials are good too. Recommend calling ahead during season time.

Just go and drop $150 a person .. it's worth it. Music, food, drinks. Relax and feel like you're not in Sandy A go for a couple of hours. We go every time we're in town.

Short review but had to say that the stuffed veal chop at Cafe Seville is off the charts. Had it recently for the first time and devoured every last morsel, as well as some delicious garlic shrimp and a tasty bowl of crab bisque. Great service, nice atmosphere, and fantastic food. Check it out if you haven't been.

40th birthday with my pick of any place I wanted to go, and without hesitation, Cafe Saville. It's friendly, cozy, and consistent. We have eaten here probably 10 times in the 9 years of living here and have NEVER had bad service or a bad meal. The baby eels and shrimp appetizers are a staple. We have had the halibut, rabbit (amazing), paella, and others. Not a single dish I wouldn't order again. My go-to is the Bronzino with crab and lemon butter sauce. They pan fry it and it's HOT, buttery and delicious. I have strayed but always go back to it. I would be a goober if I didn't mention one of the most remarkable dishes to ever grace my pallet. The Tres Leches cake is one for the books. We sometimes get it to-go, on the way home from work, and it lasts in the fridge for several days. It's firm, goey, light, and plentiful. I have no idea how they do it but I am damn glad they do!! Get this. If you can't fit it in after dinner, get it to go and thank me later. Tips: they can cater and offer sauces and dishes and dessert in bulk!! Great wine selection and you can BYOB with a $35 corking fee. Children friendly and they have a few off menus items they can whip up for the kids. The staff has been the same since I can recall. The owner is always on site and has always stopped by our table to say hi and check in. I'm elated to see them survive it all and even expand their footprint. They should! It's a keeper.

Wonderful first-time experience at Cafe Seville. Huge menu and specials list, delicious food (especially seafood), solicitous and humorous waiters, and low volume so everyone in our party could hear each other talk. A great place for conversations! Literally every seafood dish and soup that I tried was outstanding. They made a crust on a white fish like nothing I'd ever had before and that blew me away, and the scallop and mushroom appetizer (it had a Spanish name) was awesome. A great night.

Gambas Santa Fe are the best dish in FTL, Aldo is a top 5 waiter in USA, former bartender Dave is a gentleman and handsome devil... Not to mention the show stopping owner, Joey. Always accommodating and certainly easy on the eyes !!!

Excellent ,no complaints. Great service, great food atmosphere is very good too Can't be around for 25+ years if it's not consistent or good

Insanely delicious food, I loved that our fish entree was split in half between me and my wife. We have greatest service by Serge. Simply amazing!

Nice food , but loud . We went on a weeknight for dinner , the place was packed. The special house soup was a disappointment. Had a great fish dish. Was pleasant but unlikely to return.

15 years easy coming here but you went to far charging 17.00 for a Tito's and soda and serve the worst rice and vegetables that clearly cost you 50 cents !! So long Joe

We went with a 3 couples, Mario was our waiter, he was very warm & Attentive. Food was excellent!! Even met the owner. Highly recommend. I can't wait to go back

Thank you so much Joe, Sally, and Tony for the wonderful memories spent. I had the seafood paella and lobster with a special sauce. I can honestly say this menu is so vast I can't wait to visit and try more like the Branzino or the snapper. Amazing seafood and Spanish swing with the aesthetic to match. Low candle lit with a bar and TVs to cast the big games. Very beautiful restaurant for the family on a casual weekend or any anniversary and birthday. Do try the Tres Leches cake !!!

Awesome food and service Loved it Will definitely go back Owner was welcoming and got us a table without a reservation

Tonight was a disappointment. We had out of town guests and had heard positive comments for this place - a restaurant new to us. The decor is dated - the commercial carpet needs a good cleaning. The place was busily with guests arriving and seated at the bar, the side dining and back dining rooms. We had a 7 pm reservation but we arrived early and we were seated immediately. Besides, the laminated menu the waiter rolled over the white board which listed special or additional dishes. The noise level continued to increase to the point our waiter did not hear our order correctly. We ordered 2 bottles of Stella beer and a glass of sangria but the waiter arrived with Estrella (Spanish beer) which he opened and served. Once he realized the mistake he brought 1 bottle of Stella as there was only one cold Stella, while he chilled 2 other bottles of Stella. We placed our dinner order (dishes of Salmon, Yellow tail, Grouper and one chicken dish) but we had to ask what were the accompaniments. The waiter replied Spanish rice and vegetables. Once the dinner plates arrived, the chicken dish arrived with potatoes. However we ordered the salmon Majorca with the sauce on the side but the dish arrived swimming in sauce. The second Grouper dish arrived with the toppings in the side. Luckily the owner was aware and he comped the salmon dish and only charged the 2 Stellas. Again a disappointment for us.

Excellent food and service. Very welcoming ambiance. Have gone several times and consistently enjoyed dinner.

Always a high level of satisfaction when dining here. Is pricey but everywhere is, and here it's worth the cost. Nothing worse than paying $200 for a dinner for 2, and walking away unfulfilled. I would recommend you try Cafe Seville

The food and service were beyond great. Our server Mario was excellent, his wine knowledge and food recommendations were top notch! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Spanish theme restaurant. Stumbled upon this place looking for some good seasfood and this place did right by us They had three main types of fish but over 20 different ways wirh sauces they would make it wether it be in a crab filled white side or grilled with garlic. It was a bit of overwing to choose from but when we finally did the food was great. Made to order and tasted amazing. Waiter was knowledgeable And patient with us regarding the very detailed menu. Helped in our selection and did not steer us wrong.

We had this place bookmarked for a while, but never had the chance to go. On this particular weekend, my wife said it was time to check this off our list. We have heard from our friends this is the best Spanish restaurant in the area and based on our conversation about their experience, we decided to go with one of their signature dishes, the Seafood Paella!!! Even though we did not make the reservation, the host was willing to take us in and gave us a nice table. The place may not be huge, but I love the Mediterranean vibe. It felt nice and welcoming. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He helped us pick out a nice bottle of Spanish wine to pair with our seafood paella. There were also several specials going on that night and we decided to order the Octopus Santa Fe as our appetizer. I think they should bottle that sauce because it tasted great. The octopus was nice and soft and it was just a wonderful dish. And then our seafood paella came. It was absolutely the best seafood paella I've ever had. It's got a lot of seafood init like scallops, clams, shrimps, and muscles. The rice was nice and got tons of flavors. The portion was huge, probably big enough for 2-3 people. Everything was absolutely delicious! Definitely worth the 5 Stars.

Came here to celebrate our 11 year anniversary. Came in and got seat at the busy bar. After few moments keener came by and I asked him to assist me with some good Spain wines. After a good schooling we settled on a bottle of his choice. I then asked him to please present my wife with a anniversary envelope. He gladly helped out and he too anxiously awaited her to open it. Inside was an airline ticket to Spain for both of us to enjoy! Not only was my wife blown away but so was he. He graciously helped us find a nice table for two to take in the night and food. He even sat down to discuss his Pittsburg upbringing. My wife than said she was from there as well and the conversation kept right along . After some good talk and sips of wine we were met by Pepe our server . He walked us through some dishes and ideas. We slowly got our food a little bit at a time and it was way to go to rush through . Each bite was flavored perfectly. The food the ambiance the staff everything was a pleasure. I am so happy happy we decided to dine here . I look forward to coming back . The only downside of the night is I can't believe we haven't been here until now . Live laugh and at tapas

Food was delicious. The service was great and the ambience was felt the owner stopped by the our table to see if we were doing good.

We have eaten here before & thought we'd give it another try. Unfortunately, it was a bad decision. The lamb chops were extremely dried out & while my husband was given the opportunity to pick another option, that wasn't good either. The servers at the bar were extremely inattentive & it took 20 mins to get a glass of water! It's not cheap - and we won't be going back.

Ingredients- 10/10 Taste and cuisine 10/10 Service 10/10 Atmosphere 7/10 - needs to modernize decor . Price - 9/10 I highly recommend One of the best restaurants in fort lauderdale

Cafe Seville, what a South Florida Spanish institution! Set in a strip mall not far from the beach, you could tell walking in this was going to be an authentic Spanish Mediterranean kitchen. As you open the door, a savory aroma fills the air, while the dimly lit dining room gives off OG florida vibes. Walking in you are greeted by a wonderful hostess and a friendly manager who seats you. Our waiter, Luis came by and took our drink order. Pinot Grigio for several courses filled with fish was the move. Our other waiter Mario strolled over and dropped off a fresh out of the oven loaf of delicious bread. Mario and Luis were awesome, the perfect combo of easy waiter conversation along with the sense to leave us undisturbed while we enjoyed our conversation. We started with the escargot. A new dish for the wife. The flavor was next level, sweet savory with a hint of heat from some Jalapeño that was added in. (Wifey comments) We followed the escargo with a Spanish classic dish, garlic shrimp. Back where I'm from garlic shrimp comes in a semi spicy red garlic oil. Down here in South Florida the sauce was a bit lighter, but still delicious. Again because this is our first time we had to try the paella. This had to be one of the best in South Florida I've tried. The seafood was incredibly fresh, saffron sauce coach perfectly, bring someone with you because this massive entrée feeds two, or more! Our ears perked up when Mario came by and told us our options for dessert. He led with a homemade Tres leches cake which was enough for us to say stop right there you don't have to say the rest, will take one of those. This cake was incredibly delicious, we could tell it was made from an old recipe and perfected over many years. This was fantastic place, five stars we will definitely go again. PS if you're looking to have a fun girls night, LaBare (male stripclub) is right next door.

First time last night! Wow!!!! Great service Had a nice quiet corner table ... Extensive menu Started with an excellent Makers Manhattan Split a perfect Caesar Wife had shrimp and scallops Me... stuffed shrimp ... literally the best I have ever had We will be back .,. Over and over and over and over

As always, the meal and service were excellent. The setting was very comfortable and quiet enough for a casual conversation.

Cafe Seville is old school in the best way. The servers do not look like they are waiting for their next audition, their cloudiness is old school continental with the addition of traditional Spanish tapas. It has an extensive wine list and cocktails. I have never had a disappointing meal there, and most of the time several tapas plus a couple baskets of their warm and crust bread is enough for dinner for two, although their main plates are delicious too. Don't miss their enormous specials menu that is presented to you as you sit down, full of items that are not available in other Spanish restaurants in the area.

From the moment we walked thru the door, we felt we were welcomed by family. Joe Esposito is so welcoming and chatted with us as we were taken to our table. The service is outstanding as we were greeted immediately at our table by Ashley, the server, who brought us our waters, bread, and at the same time asked if we wanted anything from the bar. We ordered one serving of the white bean soup, which was outstanding, and we ordered the seafood paella. The seafood paella appears to be expensive however it could serve three to four people so it definitely is reasonably priced. All of the seafood that's included in this dish is beyond perfection. Joe said he is the executive chef and upon questioning he said he was trained by a MasterChef in Florence Italy The red sangria accompanying dinner also was perfection. It's served in a large red-wine glass with lots of fresh fruit. There are multiple options for desserts, including traditional, Spanish flan, two different kinds of tiramisu, Flourless chocolate cake plus several other options. We selected the tiramisu, which was outstanding. Café Seville is a very busy and popular restaurant and reservations are definitely recommended. Tables are spaced apart sufficiently so that diners at each table can have their own conversations without having nearby table conversation intrude. This restaurant is a 100% keeper. Unfortunately, the maximum number of stars that can be given is five I would give it a 10. Don't miss it. If you're in this neighborhood, make a reservation and go to this restaurant. Enjoy.

Such an amazing experience to be able to be at this restaurant. My boyfriend had surprised me with dinner at this absolutely incredible place . The food was out of this world and the service even better

Been going here for many years now and never disappointed. They show you a huge white board with daily specials but are happy to mix entrees with sauces per request. I always get seafood there but am told the landlubber dishes are great too. Corvina Santa Fe is just spicy enough and is my go to dish. Pulpo (octopus) can be ordered as an appetizer or main. Best anywhere Joe and Sally, the owners, are always there and deliver personalized service. I hate driving far for dinner but Cafe Seville is always worth my 45 minute treck!!

Paella is our ultimate favorite with Tres leches for desert! Love love love! Food is always amazing (coming for 15 years) and service is exceptional. Super recommend!!!

After reading so many good reviews, we decided to make a reservation and see for ourselves! It is set in a strip mall close but easy to get there. As it was pouring that night, the regular 20 minute drive turned into to a 40 minute drive which is never fun. Once we got there we were seated quickly. The service was great, and they all definitely work as a team. Taking orders, getting drinks, explaining specials. Unfortunately we were seated in the front near the window in an already full room, and there was a party of 6 that was seated as were were looking at the menu. Due to the small area, we could barely hear ourselves talk much less hear the waiter as he pointed out specials on the whiteboard. They were loud but not intentionally. Again the place was too small. Later when we left, I saw the back of the restaurant and would ask to be put back there the next time. More spacious seating and not quite so busy at that time. We looked at the menu and specials, which was a hard choice. So many specials! Awesome! Finally we ordered and sat back to wait for our food. BF ordered A La Gallega ($11.95) -Sliced octopus, young potato, olive oil and said it was really tasty. Good flavors! Since he tries octopus everywhere it was nice to see him enjoy it. I ordered the Gambas As Ajillo - ($15.95) Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, wine, and crushed red pepper. This was one of the best Shrimp in garlic dishes I have had. The shrimp were big enough to handle the garlic and oil and the flavor was outstanding. You could taste the freshness of the shrimp. I definitely enjoyed it. BF ordered Conejo en Cazuela San Mateo -Rabbit in tomato casserole of red wine, garlic and rosemary sauce . He also loved this dish - flavorful , rich, and he completely finished his dish. Ternera Venezia -Veal Scallopini over sliced eggplant with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. This was very similar to a light veal parm, but had a nice flavor and wasn't for heavy. I enjoyed it and brought half home for lunch the next day. Too full for dessert, but next time I want to try many other things! Definitely a keeper!

Excellent food and service. I have eaten there more than a hundred times. There is a wide selection on the menu.

This place is a neighborhood gem for those that live close to Oakland Park Rd. We drive almost 1/2 hour each way and it is truly worth it each and every time. Joe does a fantastic job running this place and he and his team have been together for many years (and it shows). The service is top notch and they all seem to work very well together even when every table is taken. Reservations are a must however they did expand and now have a larger bar area with seating & TVs too. Café Seville is a place that you can go for a special occasion or just a night on the town. Portion sizes are good plus the quality is there too. It's in a small strip center on the south side of the road. No valet parking but there's a lot of parking near the entrance. The food is authentic and they specialize in seafood. We enjoy the Sangria, Gambas al Ajillo (and then dipping the bread in the sauce) and fresh fish dishes. They bring out a white board with daily specials (however many are also in the menu) and they typically feature Grouper, Snapper, Mahi and Shrimp. They are prepared may ways but we like it with the Ole sauce (artichokes, mushrooms, white wine) or Santa Fe (tomato and basil). The Paellas are also terrific if you are in the mood for national dish of Spain. They also have steak, chops and chicken and do it all well. We typically don't do desserts but have heard they are also very good.

Over priced machine with no real character. I do not understand all the 5 stars. Mediocre and criminally over priced.

It's been 10 years since I was last here and I was thrilled to find it's just as good as it was then. I'm pretty sure this place compelled me to write my first yelp review ever and here we are again. The menu is full of simple ingredients that come together beautifully. It's so so good. Tips: 1. if it says "Santa Fe" get it. That sauce is to die for. We got the Octopus Santa Fe and the octopus was cooked perfectly. 2. Don't waste your time with butter on the bread. Save the bread for the Santa Fe sauce or other delicious tapas sauce. 3. You can't go wrong with a seafood entree 4. Sangria for dessert And that's just the food. The service and hospitality are top notch. They make you feel like a member of the family. Definitely a FLL staple for us.

We went for the first time for father's birthday, we were a party of 8. Loved the ambiance and coziness we felt when we walked in and fretted so nice. Christmas decor with vintage feeling of the restaurant was a win for me. Server was charismatic man who has worked there for years and very knowledgeable. Service was excellent and we were never rushed. There was so much food selection and it was all delicious from appetizer, entrees, and dessert. Fish entrees were amazing and plentiful. Can't wait to go again.

Some of the best food in Fort Lauderdale. Great setting and even better bar. The Bronzino is to die for.

A find! As is often the case with South Florida in the midst of ever present ugly strip malls, you will find some surprisingly good dining. Cafe Seville is a handsomely designed cafe with a New York feel and a Staten Island attitude. My sense it this restaurant has a lot of regular patrons. Seville offers some traditional main courses such as lamb shank. They also offer paella though I did not order it. To me it is always a good sign when you are greeted with warm bread with a nice crispy outside. The lamb shank with gravy was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Server staff were pleasant. Overall, a positive experience and I can see why people return.

Love the food! Spanish food is the best. Can't say enough good things about them. try the paella it's worth it.

We've been here several times & decided to come for our 31st wedding anniversary!!! It was pouring outside when we got there. Everyone welcomed us & made us feel comfortable. Our server/ Mario- was very knowledgeable about their specials/ I couldn't resist the octopus in a delicious sauce to start with. My husband got the shrimps in garlic sauce. Both were so good that we were dipping the bread into them! I was thinking about paella earlier in the evening but saw they had stuffed veal special- with machego cheese- ordered that- amazing & big- had to bring rest home for another meal. Hubby got the rabbit- he said was fantastic! We were surprised by them bringing over a flan with a lit candle for our anniversary!!! All in all - everything & everyone were so delightful- will be back soon to have Paella!!! Thanks so much for making us feel special on our anniversary!!!

OMG the owner is super nice, showed us to our table and joked w us on the way. We had an octopus app iirc and it was amazing. We had the seafood paella and shared it amongst three of us and took some leftovers as well. The bread was great. The ambiance was great. Can't wait to go back.