Rendezvous

We arrived by boat, on Dec. 23rd and had the most wonderful family dinner at Rendevous. Our group consisted of 15 adults with various food preference but the menu had something delicious for everyone! We enjoyed exceptional stone crab, distinctive cocktails, impressive specials, in addition to hearty salads, pasta dishes, ribs, fish, and all the florida favorites you can think of! Our server was very attentive and personable and our meals all came out hot & prompt. We could not pass on the decadent cheesecake, red velvet & banana cream desserts! The dockside restaurant has such a warm and friendly, true Florida vibe, day or night- you can't beat being waterside. There is nothing better than when the owner of the restaurant himself comes over to let you know they appreciate the chance to make your dining experience fabulous! My 90 year old Dad says to give Rendevous 5 stars all the way!

I was staying near the hotel up the street and they didn't have the lunch open. I came down here not knowing what to expect. When you walk in you'll be greeted by the host. If your going to sit down or want to go to the bar area to get food to go. The view is absolutely amazing if you sit outside. The bar is clean and you can see the drinks are clean. The service is spectacular. The food is delicious. I ended up getting the salmon and I would order it again. My recommendation would be high. Payment here will be cash or credit card.

Love this restaurant! Great, waterside view of yacht harbor. We had a reservation for 10, on the patio. Service, food, ambiance, phenomenal! Our 4th visit here. Every single dish was delicious and well prepared. Sorry, no food pics but between us we had calamari, fried shrimp, blackened Mahi, fish tacos, shrimp po-boy and jambalaya. All sides excellent! Key Lime pie and outstanding carrot cake for dessert. We will return!

Had lunch here before catching our flight. Waited about 20 minutes to sit outside, but got a table dockside. I had the French dip with fresh veggies. It had no flavor. Veggies were undercooked. Hubby had seared tuna salad. He enjoyed it. With two iced teas, the bill was $50. Relaxing spot overlooking the marina, but likely won't return.

Loved it! I had just flown into Fort Lauderdale, FL and had some downtime to pass before I could check into my reserved stay! I decided to check out the nearest yacht marine and get a bite to eat! Loved the view! Food was delicious but a bit pricey, good value for the cost! Definitely worth checking out!

This place is great! They were willing to accommodate my gluten allergy (not celiac), the portions were huge, and the food outstanding. Great atmosphere and equally great service.

We stopped by while staying overnight after our cruise, and it did not disappoint. I had the clams with rice and beans. The rice and beans was soooo good. I wanted to go back but we didn't have time. Very good service as well. We enjoyed it

WOW - we were IMPRESSED ! i highly recommend this restaurant / bar !!! If you are in a hotel, check to see if they have a free shuttle for you. I checked into the Holiday Inn Express & Suites and the desk clerk did not do his job. After we Ubers to and from the restaurant - I witnessed a different desk clerk checking in guests and she gave them a list of local restaurants and a card that offered free shuttle to the Rendezvous! THE FOOD WAS GREAT - we had fried clams and french dip sandwich. We had a delicious drink (happy hour) Vanilla vodka and sprite. We sat at the waterfront and had a blast We are going on the e Disney Cruise tomorrow and this was a great start to our vacation.

We have been coming here for over 10 years love the food, the atmosphere and most of all we like Matt he has been our waiter for the entire time, great customer service, great attitude and attentive service, we enjoy Brian also super nice guy. Rendezvous is amazing restaurant on the water so great views and such friendly staff as well as fun customers. Rendezvous is in our top 3 restaurants that we like going to.

We ate dinner outside at Rendezvous! The restaurant is on a marina so we were able to see boats and the water! I ordred an the lobster pops appetizer and grilled shrimp as my meal and my husband ordered the fried red snapper. Our friend's ordered pasta and grilled fish. Their food looked amazing. The server was ok, not spectacular! The outdoor atmosphere was peaceful and somewhat serene!

This spot is by the marina. Very simple and a little old school. It doesn't look like anything special however the food was. The banger shrimp were so delicious!!! And the half stuffed lobster tail with 2 sides for $23 during lunch was a great deal. The desert is not in house made but ordered from a bakery and was wow soooo good: choose the white chocolate lemon tard it's worth it!!

The have a really big menu, so much to choose from. If you like seafood they have mussels, clams, haddock, Mahi, tuna, crabcakes, shrimp, stone crabs, and more. For meat eaters there is plenty to choose from, lamb, turkey burgers, regular burgers. I ordered the tuna appetizer. The tuna was incredibly fresh and delicious. There were 5 very thin slices of tuna. It comes with a teaspoon size of seaweed salad! Really chintzy on the appetizer, disappointed that they couldn't give you a decent amount of seaweed salad with a $19 appetizer

Great food and service. We've been here a few times and have never had a bad meal. I like their seafood and have had fish, crab and shrimp dishes perfectly cooked. They often have good nightly specials too. Experienced waitstaff and nice atmosphere outside overlooking the marina. The inside dining room could use an update, but I don't count that against them as they make up for it in other ways.

A seat next to the marina....led to some fresh seafood, a good cocktail and the best of conversation. We found this via Yelp and enjoyed our time here. Outside fans kept any flies away. The food was flavorful. The service was hospitable. The ambience for a couples dinner on the patio was just right. Two dinners, four drinks $200. A private parking lot right next door.

What a great place to go for seafood with an amazing view of the inlet waterway. I've tried the shrimp pasta, and the fish and chips, both delicious. The staff are friendly and very attentive. Sit inside or outside on the deck, and just let the day wash away.

We were in Ft Lauderdale just for the night & were looking for seafood & a view! Well this little hidden gem ( because it sits tucked away) was just perfect. Food was fresh & so yummy- drinks on point! Service- friendly & not rushed at all. Our server made several recommendations & checked with the kitchen on several items due to allergies. If we are back in the area we would definitely come back. Sitting dockside & watching people bring their boats to the dock and come enjoy dinner was fun!

Unassuming from the parking lot, but then beautiful view on the water. Amazingly fresh seafood. The octopus is a must have. The grouper was super fresh and cooked perfectly. The asparagus was also very tasty. Our server was friendly and sharp. Only drawback was the several young hostesses at the front appeared first to forget to assign our table service (took a while for anyone to come out, then one hostess walked by and went back in quickly and a server came right out). When we were sat, we asked to sit by the water. The hostess appeared confused and said it was reserved, which seemed like a lie just because she didn't know if she could sit us there, which seems confirmed because we were there about 2 hours and the table was never sat.

This was our first time here. Located right in the water, it had a very nice view from our outdoor seating. Our server Chris was great and very honest and helpful with his suggestions. We started with the octopus and shrimp cocktail as appetizers, both of which were pretty good. Then we had the lazy lobster and the lazy lobster combo with the stuffed shrimp, both of which were delicious. We also had the crab cakes and bacon wrapped scallops, both of which were also delicious. Luckily we had room for dessert; the chocolate mousse and the key lime pie were very flavorful. The menu had so many amazing choices that I think we will be back to try some more of them!

Rendezvous is a hidden gem (although maybe not so much anymore, as I witnessed shuttles from the beach!) At a marina on the west side of 95 off of SR84. It is our go to raw bar and we love to take visitors as they have on the water, outdoor dining with a great view and menu that has something for everyone! Well behaved dogs are also welcome on the patio. The food is delicious and the seafood very fresh!! They have plenty for landlubbers as well! We love it!! We have never had a bad server either! Everyone there is excellent!! Laid back atmosphere, has an indoor and outdoor bar! TVs tuned to games for the sports lovers and Chive TV which is distracting and hard not to watch if you are giving your company the view and you are facing the bar!!

This restaurant did not disappoint from start to finish. The ambience by the water was great. The waitress was very friendly. The mahi tacos were delicious (the beans and rice were the best I ever had) and the French Dip was very good but the cole slaw was a bit in a smaller side. The watermelon basil cocktail was refreshing and very good. I will definitely be back next I am in the area!

Service and food were great. We ate outside with a beautiful view of the Marina and sunset. The amount of food was perfect and it tasted very good. The server frequently swung by our table to check on us and to refill drinks. Plenty of tables and seats. Lots of people were there but we didn't feel packed in. I enjoyed dining here and hope to return next time I'm in FLL.

Drinks were average. Do not get the blueberry strawberry perfect margarita. It was recommended and it wasn't good. It had an artificial taste. Espresso martini was good. Food was just ok. Chicken tenders were good but I didn't love lobster pops and calamari. It's a great atmosphere here! Great views of the river and all the yachts. A great place to also watch a sports game. Service was good. Staff was kind.

The best coconut shrimp and key lime pie! Amazing service on the patio with a beautiful view. My husband enjoyed the grilled mahi tacos. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area

Hidden gem in plain sight. I needed some delicious food and quality atmosphere before heading to the airport and I found Rendezvous on a whim. I sat outside and got to enjoy the view of the marina which was awesome. Our server gave great recommendations and was very attentive. The food was everything I needed! I had a table of four and we split: - Cesar salad - Clams in butter sauce with garlic bread - Lobster pasta - Calamari - Coconut shrimp with pineapple sauce Oh yea! And we got their citrus cake for dessert, it was super delish! Everything was so amazing, the whole table highly recommends!

Rendezvous in Fort Lauderdale was our pre-cruise dinner & did not disappoint. It's a little hidden jewel & not as heavily advertised. Its location is picturesque on the harbor with all the large boats in view. The tables on the outdoor patio would have been perfect had it not been for the heavy rain. We were promptly relocated inside. The food was fresh & spectacular. We agreed that we would come back if ever again spending our night before cruising in Fort Lauderdale.

The food and service was good, especially the octopus! Highly recommend Right on the Marina!

We came for a meeting. Jennifer was very sweet and accommodating to each person's requests. The food was fresh and flavorful, and sitting on the back patio, looking out at the yachts and water was the best kind of ambiance to start your day on the right foot!

I've been to Rendezvous multiple times and always have a great meal. Our waiter, Adam, provided exceptional service. The prices are fair, the plates are delicious, and the views are spectacular. There's nothing not to love about this place. We got the pistachio cheesecake for dessert and it was to die for.

Rendevous gets 5 stars again for a stellar visit the other night. We sat at the outside bar on this humid night and were served by Katerina who was fantastic at what she does. Personable, knowledgable and efficient- all the things that make a great bartender/server. I love that their menu is so varied- fish, meat, ribs, salads, and all of it is tasty and well prepared. My friend who was with me is a Grouper fan which is always hard to find on this side of Florida was really happy with his blackened red grouper. I started with the "Bang Bang Shrimp" which had 4 in the order and were tender and delicious! I also had the ribs on this visit and they were meaty and perfectly sauced up. And the full slab is HUGE so I've got plenty of leftovers! You also get a choice of 2 sides which includes all of your favs like french fries, rice, vegetables, etc. And the prices are reasonable. It may be a little hard to find (follow your GPS!) but once you get there, Rendezvous will please everyone in your party with it's perfect blend of drinks, food, view and service!

What a wonderful experience! I've heard about this place for months and finally decided to stop by during my birthday week. The dining room is clean, our server was very polite and helpful and food was great! Definitely coming back!

Such a wonderful, casual, waterfront dining restaurant with amazing food. I was dying for king crab legs and they were exceptional! Our server welcomed us with a warm smile and laughed at our jokes, she was prompt and kind. This was our second time here and will continue to enjoy this gem every February when we visit.

A gorgeous day enjoying a beautiful water view with great service by Alexis. We ordered off the lunch menu the Bang Bang Shrimp and Lazy Lobster with black beans and rice and orzo salad. The shrimp were large and tasted delicious; although, we could have used more spice. The lobster was succulent and the two sides were well seasoned.

Just had the best blackened grouper with black beans and rice. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the black beans were perfect. I will dream of this lunch for years to come. It is the new standard for when I order blackened grouper!!!!

Great seafood options (we're pescatarian). Really enjoyed everything we tried (salads, fried platter, chowder)! The French fries were even good! Service was amazing! Very attentive host & wait staff! They even anticipated our requests. Such a great atmosphere! Will come back whenever we're in the area! Oh!! Can't forget the complimentary shuttle from local hotels!! So convenient! Good music playing in the restaurant, too!!

This place never fails. They have the best oysters. Everything on the menu is fantastic. Their breaded clams are the best.

The service was outstanding. We just got back in from a cruise and juat wanted a beer and appetizer. The food was great. The bang bang shrimp was huge. Sitting outside on the water made the overall experience. Highly recommend.

We went here again tonight and my review is the same as the first time. Excellent service, beautiful view from the deck overlooking the water. I had the crab cake sandwich again and it was so good. Fries have nice seasoning. The other person had shrimp & lobster in a pink sauce. The seafood, pasta, and sauce were all delicious. Parking is ample, but we were there early on a weeknight.

Amazing oysters Rockefeller. Literally the best we have ever had. Great service. Great drinks! Great menu with lots of choices that look delicious. Even ribs for non seafood eaters. We had the Blackened grouper and lazy lobster and both dishes did not disappoint. Finished with a yummy key lime pie. Wish we lived closer because we would be back. Ambiance is simple but beautiful views of the marina.

Food was delicious! The coffee with chocolate was excellent! I had the mimosa and crab benedict and it did not disappoint! We had a side of waffle and it was crunchy on the edges but fluffy in the middle!

Went early on a Friday for dinner - we missed the live entertainment and happy hour crowds. What we didn't miss was AMAZING food!!! Everything ordered was phenomenal!! Our server Alexis was OUTSTANDING!!!!! Started with bacon wrapped scallops & seafood spinach dip. Holy crap! Only 4 scallops but worth it, as they were so fresh and cooked perfectly!! Wish it was made into an entree!! The dip was creamy and full of seafood...and the homemade tortilla chips complemented it well. For entrees, we had king crab and cold water lobster tails. The king crab was awesome - 1 enormous leg had to be more than 1lb!! So much meat that both people who ordered it had to take doggie bags home!!! The "1lb of lobster tails" came out as 3 great-sized tails!! I'd swear it was closer to 1.5lbs!! We had a variety of sides as each entree came with 2 sides and the 3 of us each got something different. Veggies were fresh and well prepared - they chef let the veggies stand out with the way they were perfectly seasoned! Planned on Key Lime Pie for dessert but ran out of room! Lol!! Since we know we'll be back, we decided to put the pie on our "next time" visit (along with the crab & shrimp pasta and cracked conch!).

This is one of my favorite spots to hit up after landing in Ft Lauderdale. It's tuck away at the end of a culdesac so it's easy to miss. The food is PHENOMENAL! Adam as a server is just special. I've been here several times over the past year when I fly in to FTL. The grilled octopus and Snapper is talk your neighboring table yummy. I haven't had a bad thing on this menu. Sit outside if you can and you won't want to leave.

Amazing find in Fort Lauderdale. It's right on the water with a view of the marinas and boat docks. Has a beautiful porch on the back of the restaurant in which to dine and I just love it. We ordered quite a few things, and all were enjoyable. I had the poor boy clam sandwich, it was piled extremely high with clams, and it was a very tasty sandwich. The crabcakes were extremely good and the rum drinks were delicious. The lobster roll was delicious. Our server, Michael was extremely good, and he very good care of us. Very nice place to find.

Waterfront dining. Had a very large house salad and French onion soup. For starters had the fried conch appetizer which could have been a meal by itself, thus the salad and soup. Service could have been a little bit better. Place was not overly busy yet our drinks went dry a couple of times. Food came out hot and pretty quick. Ambiance was great, views of the yachts and the water. Minus stars for service and maybe slightly overpriced for what you get, but it is south Florida.

Based upon the overall rating and its close proximity to the airport, I chose Rendezvous as my last hoorah this FLL trip. I get there, park but come through the patio door because I didn't see a clear entrance. Service was good when I got it but I waited at the hostess stand way too damn long. Had both a waitress and the bartender/waitress tell me be right there. Took flipping forever. I ordered a carbonated drink, calamari for an app ($16 overpriced for my Texan eyes) and lunch special of fish, shrimp & chips ($21). The older gentleman that brought me my food was very pleasant. He did comment that I was eating good which I didn't take offensively, I was just like company dime bro...company dime! Now the other issues is all that food was bland. It was hot but damnit it ain't have no seasoning. I added salt and pepper and that kicked it up a slight notch. The fish was haddock but I'm used to cod. The 2 shrimp were delicious as was the tartar sauce. The fries were not crispy enough and the Cole slaw was dreadful! Do you know what else was dreadful??? That damn bathroom, I walked in and walked right out. It's outside the restaurant and it's old and dingy. That pee went slap back up my urethra and I got the entire fck outta there. Idk if it belongs solely to the restaurant or not but man, they need to do something. Plus they don't have any paper towels just the air blowers which by now the whole world knows are germy and disgusting! Outside looked like nice but I decided to be low key on the inside where it wasn't as crowded.

All was great. Food, service and view!! Even though it rained, it was so nice to be outside on the marina.

Dinner was a nice experience. Got a turkey burger and fries, it was good, meat was very juicy. My husband got fish and chips which consisted of one large piece of fish, fries and coleslaw. You sit in the marina and can watch boats go in and out. The Skipper was there that evening, which was a treat. See photo.

Located off marina mile, if you follow your gps you just might get a little lost or miss the turn if you're going a little too quick. Construction on the roads there so just be cautious on the way in. Plenty of parking on the side. While we did not eat outside, they are located on/in a marina with nice views of water and boats. Service was good and staff was friendly. We were a group of 7 and had to be moved a couple times to find an appropriate table for our party. While my Bloody Mary was impressive to look at, the taste was average. The lamb special however was very tasty and I'd order again. Seafood was fresh and sides were also tasty. I'd like to try daytime outside seating maybe when it returns to being a bit cooler.

The family and I popped in for dinner on a Friday night and Garrett took care of us. We had an awesome dinner and the service was great. We sat outside and enjoyed the sticky summer air which was perfect. For dinner the kids shared the coconut shrimp with fries and street corn. They gobbled it down. The dipping sauce was delicious- think pina colada it was tasty!! The shrimp were plump and cooked to a nice golden, moist, and tender. I enjoyed the clam chowder which was delicious, garlic bread that had chunks of fresh garlic on top, and the seared ahi appetizer. Everything arrived timely and was delicious. My husband ordered the blackened grouper and really liked it. It came with a nice fruit salsa that was tasty and added a lot to the dish. For desert the kids gobbled down an orange cake- I believe it was the sunset orange cream cake. It was great, think 50/50 bar, but as a moist cake. I highly recommend it. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Thank you for a great dining experience. We are back home with happy hearts and fully bellies!!

Great service! The food comes out fast and the waiters are very nice. I recommend the lamb pops and calamari. The mahi is also great. If you sit outside you are right on the water so a great vacation spot to eat if you're visiting. I brought my whole family and we have all enjoyed it every time we have gone.

I use to live right here at Marina falls yacht club & Rendezvous was my goto every week. The snow crab legs here are AMAZING, not just snow crab but any crab, lobster, seafood in general from this place is so fresh & tasty. I couldn't get enough of this spot right on the water with big yachts all over, looks like a dream. The service here is great i actually became friends with a few of the waitress & bartenders. Ambiance outside is something like a tropical paradise, definitely ask to sit outside.

Despite being a few miles from the oceanside and adjacent to a major highway intersection, Rendezvous is waterside thanks to the massive canal network in South Florida. From the deck, you can watch the marina which today included a large number of dolphin moving about. We sat outside, so it was a nice show. Warm service and mostly attentive, our waiter stopped in often to check on our party and especially so since it seemed the five of us asked for one more thing each time he was here. More coffee. More creamer. Hot sauce. Salt and pepper. A fresh fork. Yeah, lots of needs. I chose the fish tacos and bumped up to three of them. Served with a big pot of yellow rice and black beans, this was a big portion. Presented nicely with a house-made pineapple salsa, it was tasty if perhaps a bit light on the fish. Still, delicious. I'd return to Rendezvous even if only to have a drink at the waterside patio and watch the million-dollar boats moving about. [Review 19296 overall - 1644 in Florida - 266 of 2023.]

I've been to Rendezvous several times, and every time I go, I like it even more. Rendezvous is tucked away off 84, and is a little pocket oasis on the water. Great place to kick back and enjoy the view. Their pina colada is probably the best I've ever had. Happy hour is 25% all drinks aside from bottles of wine and goes until 6pm. The mahi tacos and shrimp tacos are deeelicious! They always have some specials, so if you're looking to go all out with some high end seafood, you have options along with the main menu. They take reservations on Open Table. Easy parking, and the outdoor patio is accessible.

Friends of ours asked us to join them here for dinner. When they say hidden gem, they literally mean hidden. The beauty of this restaurant is it's located right on the water and if you sit outside, you can see all the beautiful boats. Located off of Highway 84 in Fort Lauderdale it's the first right as you exit west from 95. It's actually located behind an old motel. Our reservation was for 545. Apparently the restaurant gets very crowded on the weekends and you must have reservations. We arrived on time and were told there was someone sitting at our table and as soon as they left, we would be seated 35 minutes later we were seated at a beautiful table outside with nice views of the boats in the water The food was very good, I had mahi fish tacos and they were excellent. They came to two in order with grilled mahi, a mango salsa and a side of rice and beans. My husband had the jambalaya and he said it was excellent and very filling. Anytime you can sit by the water and enjoy good food in a casual setting is a win in my book!

Chill place on the water Good food Pasta was delish Fish dip was on the money ! Would def recomend !

Ambiance, location, and food were all incredible. This was our last stop before jumping onto a plane back home from a trip to Miami, and I am so glad we stopped. I love seafood so I tend to be a little picky, but my salmon was incredible. Super flaky and melted in my mouth. We also got clam strips for the table, and those were great as well. A friend got the mahi mahi tacos and said they were some of the best fish tacos she has had (I kind of wanted to change my order because of how great they looked if Im being honest). The asparagus on my dish wasn't my favorite, but they were still pretty good. Hostess wasn't the kindest, but our waitress and server were lovely. Would definitely come back if in the area again.

Located next to a marina so great water views, ambiance, and service. The food is also great! I went back to back on the weekend because the experience was so good!

Nice location by a marina and yacht club. Bacon wrapped scallops app was excellent. My wife had the salmon and I had the Deep Fried Yellowtail Snapper. Simply delicious. Service was excellent as was the timing of the food . A good key lime pie finished the meal. We were here at the end of May 2023.