Nestled in Fort Lauderdale’s Four Seasons, MAASS is a chic contemporary American spot where Chef Ryan Ratino’s precision meets warm hospitality in a stunning open-fire setting.
"If you want something even fancier than Evelyn’s, walk downstairs to Maass, a restaurant that treats each dish like a piece of art about to be put up for auction. Inside the bright dining room, serious chefs furrow their brows at fancy plates of foie gras macarons, avocados stuffed with caviar and king crab, and more meticulously fussy wood-fired dishes that usually require lengthy explanations from well-dressed servers. The snacks and starters are the most fun and delicious parts of the menu—especially the macarons and avocado. For bigger plates, get the buttery sturgeon or whatever fish is available. Expect to spend around $100 per person (or exactly $225 if you do the chef's counter tasting menu), so it's far from a practical weekday dinner. But you’re coming here for dishes that don’t look or taste like anything else in Fort Lauderdale." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Chef Ryan Ratino has racked up Michelin stars for Jont and Bresca in D.C. Well, he has another star in its own right on Fort Lauderdale Beach with this wood-fired, Japanese/European-infused spot. Nosh on a foie gras macaron or go big with a 32-ounce dry-aged ribeye topped with a kickin’ peppercorn sauce." - Jesse Scott
"From chef Ryan Ratino – renowned for two Michelin-starred spots in D.C. – this has been a Fort Lauderdale game changer since arriving in late 2023. With this most divine European-style presentations, Japanese seafood and lux fruits are at the forefront. Truffle, foie gras, and caviar are regularly intertwined, too." - Jesse Scott
"Maass is the latest venture by D.C.-based, Michelin-starred Hive Hospitality, and chef Ryan Ratino. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale, it specializes in contemporary wood-fired cuisine influenced by European and Japanese techniques. The menu features unique offerings like foie gras macaron, wagyu beef tartlet, tuna monaka, prawn toast, standout main courses, and desserts. The restaurant also boasts a Fort Lauderdale-inspired cocktail menu with tableside service for classics like the Sidecar and Manhattan." - Olee Fowler
"Even among Fort Lauderdale’s upscale options, there’s nothing like Maass, a restaurant that treats each dish like a very expensive piece of art about to be put up for auction. Inside the bright dining room, serious chefs furrow their brows at fancy plates of foie gras macarons, avocados stuffed with caviar and king crab, and more meticulously fussy wood-fired dishes that usually require lengthy explanations from well-dressed servers. The snacks and starters are the most fun and delicious parts of the menu—especially those macarons and the avocado. For bigger plates, get the buttery sturgeon or whatever fish is available. Expect to spend around $100 per person, so it's far from a practical weekday dinner, but you’re coming here for dishes that don’t look or taste like anything else in Fort Lauderdale. photo credit: Courtesy Maass" - Ryan Pfeffer
