Canyon Restaurant

Overall, service and food were very good. I did find some items over-salted. Server made good recommendations safe for food allergies… The signature margarita was tasty. In general a worthwhile visit, excellent service & nice atmosphere. (The holiday trees were a nice touch.) We spent about $100. per person for six people - a few appetizers, five entrees & cocktails. Valet was convenient.

Yes. Very very good food. Last time I was at Canyon they were located on Sunrise by the Cinema. Much improved. They took. Over a restaurant I can’t remember the name of during pandemic. Live music, although the talent is located in a corner barely visible to the parsons. We had, and I recommend Salom Tostada and Beet Salad. Followed by the Tuna and Chicken Marsala. All excellent. The chicken was moist and tender. The best version of Chicken Pallard you will find at Foxy Brown and DocB”s. My only negative is take the $2 per solid ice cube charge off the bill it’s insulting.

We've been here a few times now and it has been consistently excellent. Consistently excellent food and consistently excellent service. If I had to nitpick I'd say the music is on the loud side, but that's a personal preference thing. This place is great!

Stopped by here for dinner recently and enjoyed many of the menu items such as the crispy pork tacos (manchego cheese, mashed avocado, cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro cream), the jumbo sea scallops (poblano-lime plantain hash, chipotle-honey glaze), the short rib tostada (caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, manchego cheese, cilantro crema), tuna tartare (crispy yucca chips, wasabi cream), and last but not least the world famous bread pudding. The food was incredible, definitely one of the best restaurants that I've been to around the Fort Lauderdale area. I would recommend everything that we ordered except the sea scallops which were a little off-putting since they came with sweet plantains - a strange pairing but they were okay. I'd definitely recommend you try something else. I heard from our server that the sea bass was remarkable - so maybe try this one out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The ambience was great from the decoration to the lighting and the music. They also have happy hour and daily specials that you could look into on their website. One down side is that there is a forced valet option for $6 when they have lots of parking all around the building - it's a waste of money in my opinion & the valet guy gave me an attitude when I pulled up, on top of that... All in all, I'd definitely recommend this spot - check it out soon!

This is a great place for date night. It has a very nice ambience and the food is delicious. I recommend getting the Short Rib Rigatoni. As for parking there’s a $7 valet. My girlfriend got a drink which she loved as well. I will say my waiter was a bit rude and messed up the check and got annoyed when I asked for recommendations. Upon paying the bill he came over with the electric card reader and stood over me while I was giving the tip. I would recommend this place but the waiter definitely put a bad taste in my mouth but everything else was great. I gave it 3 stars and not 5 because of the rude waiter and because of the false advertising of the gluten free options. Their menu offers a few gluten free options that aren’t gluten free and thank god we asked in detail about the items. They really should not advertise like this because someone can get really sick if they are gluten free.

We celebrated a birthday with a group of 16, the restaurant provided with the best party organizer ever Amanda. She booked us a private room The Wine Room, beautiful decor, lighting and space. My group had a blast. We were able to play our custom playlist via their party associate’s hone connected to the room. The good was delicious and well presented. We were hosted well by Amanda and her team. The place is a must visit even for regular dining.

My husband and I went for an early dinner and happy hour drinks. We sat at the bar and it was a great experience. It was not too loud nor too cold and the bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks and food. They offer many GF options which are labeled. We ordered several small plates- all were delicious and it was more than enough for 2 people. First, we ordered the fish dip, then the arugula salad, shrimp and grits, stuffed poblano pepper and hash potatoes. All was GF except the potatoes- due to possible cross contamination. Highly recommend. Also- hidden/secret tequila bar in the back of the restaurant is intimate and fun! The bartender is amazing and our drinks were delish. The menu is below.

Been to this place twice and each time it has been fantastic. New location which is bigger and full of eccentric artwork and decor. Great atmosphere, food, and beverages. Previous meal I had was Rigatoni which was phenomenal. This time had the risotto sea scallops, tenderloin tacos, and bread pudding. Not shown was the signature prickly pear margaritas. Definitely recommend and will be back again. Make a reservation to avoid waiting.

This restaurant has been in Fort Lauderdale for more than 20 years and recently moved to a new location. My wife and I went there on a Wed before catching a concert at the Parker Playhouse. What an absolute great place. We started with the famous Prickly Pear Margarita. Had the Short Rib Pasta and Seabass among other things. The best part of the experience was our waitress Melia. She has been with Canyon a long time and I can see why they would never let her go. We will definitely be back for the live music on the weekend. Great vibe, great food, great staff. They just do it right.

I wish we had more interesting restaurants like Canyon in Fort Lauderdale. I've been there twice in the past year. Once for a private launch event for mezcal which had bites, and drinks. The food was excellent as usual and the vibe was perfect for a brand launch or any event really. It held quite a lot of people but still felt intimate. The other time was my husband's birthday. The server was very knowledgeable and gave us fabulous recommendations for food that accommodated our dietary restrictions. The food is fantastic, it's interesting and not the same repeated menu that you see at a lot of restaurants of the same caliber. We need more of this!!

Yes! Go. We ordered drinks and 5 plates to share. Warning: a lot of their items are spicy. Make sure to ask beforehand. The place is very cute. They even have a private area for events. Service 10/10. We like to rank our food. And here it is: 1. Tuna Tartare, 2. Pulpo & Pina, 3. Sweet + Spicy Calamari, 4. Duck Birria (although Larry would have put it in 3), 5. Elote Loco. Lastly, and not qualified to go on our rank: the dessert. The white chocolate pudding. Wow. Make sure to save space because you won't regret it! Something that I noticed, even though I'm not an octopus person, is that it was actually tender, not chewy. However, if you don't like curry, don't order it because you will feel it. The tuna tartare is so fresh, comes with pieces of watermelon that makes it fresh and crunchy at the same time. Loved it! Ronny, our server, was so professional and on point with his recommendations. We were the first people to walk in at 5, when they opened. Even Cole (the manager) passed by our table to check on us. Will definitely recommend.

I have always enjoyed dining at canyon, but my last visit was by far the best! I ordered to tuna tartar for the first time and it was so amazing. The tuna was fresh and the wasabi cream sauce really pulled the dish together. We also had the short rib pasta and it was TDF. To end the night we tried the espresso crème brûlée which was also fantastic, sweet and savory. A big should out to to bartender Brian for making fab drinks and the chefs for bringing their A game to the table.

Had dinner last night at Canyon in Fort Lauderdale. For reasons I can't explain and for which I have no legitimate excuse for, this was actually the first time I have visited them at the new location. The place was fairly empty on a Tuesday night, but I have to say they did a fabulous job with the space, which is spacious and beautifully decorated. They have a nice bar as well with a couple TVs, so this would be a great spot to even go by yourself and sit at the bar. Two of us shared the chicken quesadilla appetizer, which they brought out with a homemade hot sauce. For entrees we got the Chicken Milanese and Short Rib Rigatoni, both of which were, as Ned Flanders would say, "Scrum-dittly-umptious." Washed it down with Canyon's signature Prickly Pear Margarita, and then capped off the meal with a wonderful crème brûlée (not pictured) which we only ate a little more than half of because we were stuffed. I definitely plan to visit again soon, but this time I will make sure it's on a Thursday, Friday or a Saturday because they actually have a new bar in a back room that has a speakeasy vibe and apparently it's very happening on the weekend.

Upon my arrival, I was greeted professionally, very nice, and was made very comfortable by Pilar and ayrthon greeted me and made me feel like I was at home. He made me a cuppa butter and offered me a seat while I wait for my job application to arrive to me. The food that was being prepared. Smelt really great.

I've been to canyon once to eat and once to Rios and had a great time both times. The restaurant was very lively when we came for dinner. The waitress allowed us to take our time and explained how the menu worked to give us the best experience possible. I got the short rib pasta and it was delicious. Rios tequila bar was even better! It's in a private room behind a curtain and you feel like you're in a completely different place. I've never been a fan of old fashions but I love a good mezcal so had to give it a try. It was absolutely amazing and my friend and I ordered several. While there, we were greeted with shots of their signature drinks for the whole room so we quickly became friends with the staff and the other guests. They even brought us in some tacos which were delicious. Overall we had a great experience!

Wow wow wow! Brian you are the best bartender. Awesome mixologist with on point recs. Drinking this much!!....we had to eat, right. We've been snow birding in Las Olas area for about 4 years, so we aren't too old. Anyway, no one told us about this secret until now. Crispy tacos with nice crunch and tender pork. Calamari lightly dusted in coating---perfect. Canyon and Val+tino----we will return with friends! Speak easy vibe in back room, don't miss that. Rave reviews from Hoosier Snow Birds! That means we are from Indiana.

So I want to give this spot a 4.5/5. Service was good, very cool vibe inside and the food was very good. I have seen this spot for years but gave it a shot tonight and I would say I was pleasantly surprised. I would say the highlight of the meal was the Short Rib Lomo Saltado. Maybe one of the best Lomo Saltados ive ever had. The mac and cheese wasnt my favorite and the short rib pasta was pretty good as well I think this place has potential and could be an easy 5/10 but some dishes fell a little flat

I ate at Canyon few years ago at the old location and it was great ! Tonight I went to the newer location and was even more impressed. Everything from Food , drinks , service , and ambiance was on point ! We started off with some great drinks and short rib tostada for appetizer. The short rib pasta , roasted beet /goat cheese salad , and the vegetable burrito . The food had so much flavor , it was like a party In your mouth . the famous delicious white chocolate pudding was to die for and it's a Must ! They also had a Dj with great music ! The server was so nice , and didn't even charge for the desert because it was my friend's birthday. I'm definitely going back to Canyon and I will try the tequila bar section next time . Each day of the week they have different food /drink specials (also happy hr ) and for parking it's convenient they offer valet service . Highly recommend this place !

Been dying to try this place out for a long time and it did not disappoint! Delicious food, romantic, and great service. They had a variety of choices for the starters and entrees. I wanted to try it all! There's a reason the prom risotto is so popular, YUM! Had a kick to it with so much flavor. Really great spot in the heart of Fort Lauderdale without going to the packed tourist areas. Absolutely love it!

Though we enjoyed our meal, we had much higher expectations for Caynon. We started with prickly pear Margarita's which were about average compared to others I've had elsewhere. The elote was really really good. The harvest burrito was completely average served with a green salad that didn't really go with it and an extremely tasteless dipping sauce. We asked for a hot sauce and got a house made Serrano & jalapeño sauce which was so much better. The pork risotto with shrimp was pretty darn good but I'm still questioning what made it pork risotto. The white chocolate bread pudding though it was good has more of a cake consistency than a bread pudding. The cinnamon apple churros were good. Service was very good but we had much higher expectations for the food.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Fort Lauderdale! The food is outstanding! The service has never disappointed! The swanky vibe ambiance keeps me coming back.

Absolutely amazing experience from Rhode Island but it was the best calamari I've ever had here and the beef tenderloin tacos were next level. Lisa!!!!was tremendous in the experience. Make sure you hit the back bar. Rios can't wait to come back. I must try.

We booked this place for New Year's Eve dinner. We were 4 people and requested the private area called " Tequila Room ". The restaurant was so crowded and busy when we arrived and waiting to be seated. We were not able to hear each other but when we were escorted to the Tequila room, it was a surprisingly pleasant vibe! The ambiance was perfect to our taste, only 4-5 tables in a private well-designed cozy room with a great bar lighting. All of us enjoyed the experience of chatting with the bartender who take our drinks order, but more importantly we could enjoy conversation with a beautiful background music. Drinks were delicious and very custom-made depending on each one's preferences. Food was tasty and fresh. My main pasta dish was al-dente and very flavory! Desserts were not overly sweet and satisfying! We definitely enjoyed our time there and great start of our New Year Eve before moving to a nightclub!

What a disappointment, the closing of Canyon after almost 30 years to be replaced with yet another over priced steak house - Daniel's. Canyon was our "go to" spot when friends and family visited. Great neighborhood restaurant, quiet but intimate iand fun with house DJ on weekends and greta bartenders. Unfortunately another chain of restaurants bought them and closed this long staple of Fort Lauderdale. Not sure what keeps happening at this location after covid with the closing of Valentinos and its second-generation Vat+tinos. Canyon was the sinning light that now has been dimmed out. I guess it is back to Las Olas for other mex-american offerings like El Camino's.

Stopped by here for dinner recently and enjoyed many of the menu items such as the crispy pork tacos (manchego cheese, mashed avocado, cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro cream), the jumbo sea scallops (poblano-lime plantain hash, chipotle-honey glaze), the short rib tostada (caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, manchego cheese, cilantro crema), tuna tartare (crispy yucca chips, wasabi cream), and last but not least the world famous bread pudding. The food was incredible, definitely one of the best restaurants that I've been to around the Fort Lauderdale area. I would recommend everything that we ordered except the sea scallops which were a little off-putting since they came with sweet plantains - a strange pairing but they were okay. I'd definitely recommend you try something else. I heard from our server that the sea bass was remarkable - so maybe try this one out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The ambience was great from the decoration to the lighting and the music. They also have happy hour and daily specials that you could look into on their website. One down side is that there is a forced valet option for $6 when they have lots of parking all around the building - it's a waste of money in my opinion & the valet guy gave me an attitude when I pulled up, on top of that... All in all, I'd definitely recommend this spot - check it out soon!

Disappointment is the only word to describe this place. From the moment we walked in, the experience was dreadful. The staff was rude and inattentive, and the food was a complete rip-off. We ordered what sounded like a delicious pasta dish, but it arrived overcooked and swimming in a flavorless sauce. The bill was outrageous, definitely not worth the subpar meal and terrible service. Avoid this place at all costs!

This used to be one of our favorite spots. New menu=No bueno. Bring back the crispy pork tacos!

We had theater tickets and saw that Canyon Southwest Café moved to a new location with new owners. They did a magnificent job on the restaurant interior, divided into two sections, both with bars. Alexa, our server was superb, knowledgeable, attentive, and accommodating. Very nice selection of appetizers but limited entrees. I selected the seared tuna, wasabi boniato mash, and cucumber-pear slaw with a cilantro-ginger vinaigrette. My opted for a daily special, the Shrimp & Scallop Risotto. Both were beautifully presented . For dessert, i had the espresso crème brûlée, unfortunately it was soupy not custard like. My wife chose cinnamon apple churros, caramel roasted apples, cinnamon sugar, whipped cream .

What a great time at Canyon last night 7/9/24! Prickly pear margarita (of course!) Poblano Pepper and Short Rib Tostada followed by Filet Mignon - every bite simply delicious! The spacious location is very cool - excellent service from Evan! Thanks again. Too full for the dessert - next time!

Went here for my first time recently and absolutely loved it! I've heard about it for years and never made it to the original but can't imagine it could be any better than its current incarnation. Really cool space with an awesome tequila bar in the back. Had the taco special to start and the scallop risotto for dinner. Both were excellent! Interesting menu but it worked.

Excellent location with friendly staff! We stopped in for a quick bite and some drinks. Our server recommended a special appetizer which was the shrimp guacamole and it was excellent we also tried their signature prickly pear margarita along with a bourbon peach drink. The guacamole was fresh and delicious. The drinks were perfectly balanced with flavor. We can't wait to go back and try more things!

Love love love the food - esp the scallops - my favorite striped Bass and filet mignon- Chef is amazing - the wait staff I had was always good

My husband and I received two free tickets ( 65.00 each) from someone I know to attend a Mezcal Grand Tasting second year doing so! This event was on June 4 2023 from 2 to 7pm . As we received our wristbands the staff told us to stay hydrated as was unbearably hot that day! This event was outside in the Canyon parking lot. Many vendors with tables and overhead canopies for them to serve their Tequilas. Some like Mezcal Artesanal had refreshing tequilas with a variety of drinks mixed in ! Yum! Santo Gusano Tequila gave away Mule drinks with a souvenir mug with caramel popcorn and dry grasshoppers on the side to try! Those drinks were so tasty especially on such a hot sunny day ! Vendors had shade at their tables. I noticed there were some tall bar tables no chairs in the middle of their parking lot but no shade for costumers at all !! There was a portable trailer with restrooms! They had a marchonatchee Band that showed up to play some wonderful musical entertainment! As we were talking to some vendors they said the first event that was held last year was in a air conditioned hotel which was nice they said . Some vendors told me they didn't think this event would be held in a hot parking lot . No fans set up . We were told by staff when we got our wristbands to stay hydrated !! This event had no water available for costumers, no water fountain no nothing !! No water available for this 5 hour event ! Maybe it was there and I just didn't see any water available I just don't know . For this grand tasting no food goes with it ! They did have a vendor selling tacos but we didn't buy any. We left after about 2 hours of event! We were very disappointed !! Whoever organized this event didn't fully think that having such a event in June in South Florida is a bad idea ! Better to either have it in June in a air conditioned building or have it outside in the fall when it's cooler out for people ! Although we received the free tickets we will never attend again even if we get free tickets. They should of had bottled water for people with a grand wristband! . I wanted to do this review so the owner will see this review for ways to improve for next year ! I gave it three stars as it had some great things and not so many great things! We have no eaten inside the restaurant but will try them sometime in future. I wanted to put my review on a Canyon Event but I didn't find that on Yelp so posted on Canyon restaurant reviews .

My first Yelp post! Canyon. I was posting at Facebook's Let's Eat South Florida. Editorial policy has left me uncomfortable. This is the review I sought to post that was rejected. Now I shall be a proud Yelper. Enjoy. First review inexplicable censor fail. Not fit post. Second same. Unflattering words prefaced "un" written. Not unsavory, i.e., "unexciting," "uninteresting," "underwhelming," and "uninspired." Forbidden. Re-educated. Extol dearest Fort Lauderdale restaurant maximal sycophantic glorification. Gratify Pyongyang based LESF (Facebook group) directorate. Canyon indescribably innovative! Irreproachable! Chef's kiss! Can't wait to go back! Prices restrained! Docile foodies don't mind paying any amount! Bustling! Not desolate! Boosters parading street! Canyon laminated menu exhilaration! Mass spontaneous celebration! Received (hush-hush from field marshal) six Michelin stars! Applaud enthusiastically! Supreme recommendation!

The best prickly pear margaritas !! Food was good and great ambience and live music !! Will definitely go again

Loved this restaurant, Reservations can be made via OpenTable Valet is also available here, very inexpensive too... only $6. Service here is incredible, the waiters are very attentive plates are either "small or large", the menu is very limited but everything on it seems to be pretty amazing. The rigatoni was the best dinner plate in my opinion, smoked salmon, calamari, & chicken quesadillas were also incredible as "small plates". Be sure to try the Prickly Pear Margarita, we were raving over how great that cocktail was... makes you veryyy tipsy but so light and not super sweet... definitely an interesting drink, absolute favorite. We couldn't leave without trying the chocolate cake of course, and that was insanely good, very rich chocolate but incredibly good. No outdoor patio here and the restaurant is definitely on the smaller scale but the amazing food and great service definitely makes up for a missing patio. Loved it here & would absolutely come back.

Sat at the bar and service was great. Came in on a Wednesday and they had half off wine bottles. Didn't have a crazy appetite so we just had two apps: the cornmeal crusted poblano and the smoked salmon tostada. We also had their famous bread pudding with a side of ice cream. Everything was delicious. This was my first time at their new location. It's a bigger space and the setting was nice.

Went for happy hour tonight and ordered a vodka on the rocks. The ice costed me $2.00, The place was empty, I know why. Won't be back.

Canyon was so yummy! Went to celebrate with some friends - we shared the pork tacos, calamari, and chicken quesadilla to start. Then we got the pork risotto and short rib rigatoni, which were both delicious. The Pork Risotto was my favorite dish! We ended with the espresso crème brûlée and bread pudding. Canyon has such unique flavors in all of their dishes, and there wasn't a single one we didn't enjoy! Will definitely be going back!

Good food, OK service, nice ambience. Finally had a chance to check out this restaurant. Came in on a Monday around 7:30, there were maybe 2 couples at the bar, and every other table or so was full, so pretty solid for a Monday night. For a starter we had the elote loco, which is basically corn ribs. I thought they were cooked perfectly, still crunchy but soft, and there were plenty of toppings (cheese and onions), and not too saucy. This was the favorite dish. I ordered the short rib rigatoni, and I was a little disappointed, especially for it being a signature dish. The short rib itself was perfectly cooked and very tender, however the rest of the dish was lacking. The sauce was bland, the mushrooms were ok, and the pasta was definitely al dente (personal preference I like it a little softer). I read a different review that said the sauce was salty, and this sauce didn't taste like it had any salt, so it seems like there is some inconsistency here. My dad had the beef burrito which he said was good. It wasn't huge and overly stuffed, it looked more like a wrap, but he said it was a good portion and filling. Our server was fine, nothing above and beyond, just did the basics. I'd go back and give it another shot, but it's not a favorite restaurant of mine. I hear the desserts are good, and will probably try a cocktail in their speakeasy next time.

Delicious food. Solid vibe. The specials were fantastic. People rave about prickly pear cocktail and it was fine. But the food was 5 stars.

I visited Canyon for a company event. We had a group of about 30 people. We arrived a few minutes early so we had a few drinks by the bar. The drink were great and the staff was friendly. We eventually made it to a different side if the restaurant set aside for our event. The place has a nice ambiance, with good use of lighting, and classic decor. There was a second bar in this part of the restaurant, and we were promptly informed that as part of the event, we had open bar. A menu at the bar counter had a list cocktails for us to enjoy. We were shown to our table, were each table setting had a card with a preselected menu. This made ordering a lot easier. The food arrived promptly, and everything was delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. We had a successful event and a great night, thanks in no small part to the great service, food and drinks at Canyon. It a good restaurant, and I will definitely return.

My mom and I both work in the industry and happened to come in on Monday/ITB night. We sat with Jose at the bar and had great service and food. We had a little bit of everything and took a ton of food home for lunch the next day. We shared the Pork risotto with scallops on top, Beet Salad, calamari, tuna tar tar and the lobster rigatoni special. All of it was delicious. The tuna tar tar was just spicy enough and the scallops on the risotto were perfect. Jose was amazing and if we ever happen to get a Monday night off again we will 100% come back to see him.

Had a.wonderful dinner at Fort Lauderdales, Canyon restaurant tonight. Alexa, our wonderful server, help make the evening special. We felt like she became a friend by the end of the evening. The drinks were spot on. We started with delicious short rib tostado and calamari Our main courses were delicious:pan roasted salmon, beef tenderloin burrito and seared tuna. All were perfectly prepared. Not a doggy bag in sight. An incredible bread pudding and a perfectly prepared espresso cream Brûlée

Check out their special for Lady's night! Excellent deal. The food is pretty good especially their white chocolate pudding. Still dreaming abt it sometimes. They recently just moved to a new place n it's a lot more spacious. Can't wait to come back soon

Canyon has been in South Florida for many years. Love their new location which was former Valentino. Big and spacious. Trendy music, beautiful decor. Service was spot on. Food is creative and delicious flavors. Prickly pear margarita is a must try cocktail. Hostess were very nice and accommodating to a last minute request from our part. Thank you Canyon. We will be back!

BEWARE IF YOU ARE A PARTY OF 5 OR MORE!! They will not do separate checks. The waiter (Victor) added a handwritten "mandatory" 20% tip onto the check. Why doesn't a restaurant of such a high caliber have a proper line item for this? After asking to speak to the manager, we were told he's busy on the other side and would come over. HE NEVER DID. Not cool Canyon. I'll be sure to tell all the locals to be sure to sit separately. Too bad. The food is really good.

Great time at Canyon. Went for Hapoy hour and was not disappointed. Prickly pear margarita, exceptional and food did not disappoint. Service was exceptional as well. A true gem!

Food was cold, service was ok but pushed the most expensive items and it was rushed They just wanted to turn tables We won't be back

I've been to Canyon a bunch of times but had not been there in a year. Came with my girlfriend's to celebrate a belated birthday. Their prickly pear Margaritas are still delicious and potent. When we sat down our waiter told us that on Tuesday night it's ladies night and everything is 50% off , we were pleasantly surprised. Our waiter was wonderful, attentive and helpful. Three of us got the shrimp and grits which was delicious. I especially enjoyed the roux that they poured on top. My other friend got the sirloin beef burrito which she said was good. I also had the short ribs tostada which is pieces of short rib on the tostada chips. For dessert we shared the bread pudding which is served with berries and is quite rich more than enough for the four of us to share. The menu has a lot to choose from including seafood and vegetarian options. We will definitely be back the food is always excellent.

Great dinner last night at this trendy hotspot. They do such a great job here with both their food and drink selections. Everything we had was delicious and top notch including food, presentation and service. Unique dishes too that were flavorful and tasty. Loved the atmosphere too with music by the dj playing lots of old hits we all remember. Service was awesome too. And lastly, we had their bread pudding for desert that was one of the best we have ever had. We have so many great choices for awesome food and restaurants here in Ft Lauderdale, and we love trying new places, but this is one that we will surely come back to soon. Highly recommend Canyon.

Canyon used to be one of my favorite restaurants for years! Since moving to their new location which I have visited about five times, I keep wanting to give it another chance but it keeps letting me down. Overall the service, ambiance and music is repeatedly great! Love the dj last night and the genre of music was a 10! The service was great... super friendly and on top of everything. The food however is severely lackluster. From the quality to the presentation it just keeps missing the mark. Even the bread pudding (that I would dream about) was dry and just not the same from years ago. A group of four of us who have previously loved the bread pudding didn't even think it was worth finishing it.... A dessert we used to demolish! The taco appetizer we ordered was just a sad flour tortilla on a plate with some fillings. Where is the presentation especially for these prices!?! The tuna tartare which used to be a fave just lacks in flavor. Also, plating a white cream sauce as a condiment in a hole of a white plate... with the dim lights in the restaurant you don't even know it's actually on the plate! The filet entree was meh, the chicken Milanese entree was the best thing we ordered. The short rib quesadillas were overdone and we left most on the plate not even touched. We were a table of four, spent over $500 for our bill, which If the value is there we are a group that loves spending money on quality F&B. This just isn't it anymore. The prickly pear margaritas are so watered down that after drinking about four of them none of us even caught a buzz. Canyon, I tried to keep the love affair going.. but sadly I think it's time to break up. This time it's not me, it's you. Also, thanks for this stellar packaging of the filet that we didn't eat "to-go". Very pleasant and appetizing! -insert major sarcasm and eye roll here-

So, great friends of ours have been telling us for awhile that we have to come to Canyon's as it's one of the Best restaurants in Ft Lauderdale and we all decided to go this evening. Our waitress Amber first off was terrific! Gave us great recommendations, especially with their signature Prickly Pear margarita which is the best margarita I've ever had! It was amazing! For food we basically had just about every small plate they had from the tenderloin tacos to the shrimp & grits and their Mac N Cheese. Everything we had was delicious and we can't wait to come back!

First let me start off by saying Canyons is a staple in the area, staff is excellent, service is excellent, drinks are excellent, and the food (specifically appetizers) USED TO BE excellent. We have never had a disappointing experience here (15 years +). I cannot fathom why they would change the menu! New menu is a let down. I cannot grasp the understanding of removing the tuna appetizer & the salmon tostada. Ordered the "new" tuna tartare... was so disappointed! Searched for the usual appetizers that were amazing... gone. Tried 3 dishes (all appetizers) and none of them were a hit. Always Crave a prickly pear margarita but we need some good appetizers to have with it. Will be patiently waiting to hear when they bring back the old menu, I know I cannot be the only one. Please bring back the old tuna app, salmon tostada, crispy pork tacos.

Great food, excellent taste, 5 stars for service and attention!! Vegetable hash was tasteful and hit many tasty notes!!!

The menu is small. But very adequate. The food is good and very tasty With US1 construction going on you can drive past it easy

This was my first visit to Cactus' new location, and the food was astonishingly good. We shared appetizers, and all were exceptional. The smoked salmon on crisp wafers were delicious and the chicken quesadillas easily big enough for four. The beet and goat cheese salad was, by a notch, even better. The others ordered beef burritos, tuna and chicken and liked them all enough that sharing did not happen. I had the braised pork risotto with scallops, which sounded too weird it to order, right? It was well seasoned with a kick and really terrific. It was the kind of dish someone wins Top Chef for. The white chocolate bread pudding with berries was pretty and disappeared fast. All in all one of the best meals I've had in Ft. Lauderdale