The Katherine serves innovative small plates blending global flavors with cozy vibes, must-tries include clam chowder fries and short rib pasta.
"If you’re looking for something a little more modern among Fort Lauderdale’s sea of old-school spots, this is a good place to go. The menu has its creative flourishes—like truffle morcilla rice and clam chowder fries—but also enough straightforward plates to make a non-adventurous eater feel comfortable. Their burger is one of the city's best and the wings are supremely crunchy. Service is friendly and the narrow dining room has an energy appropriate for date nights. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"We’re going to cheat by recommending a spot just off Las Olas by a couple of blocks. Because The Katherine justifies a small rule stretch. This is where you want to be if exciting food is your priority. The menu has its creative flourishes—like truffle morcilla rice and clam chowder fries—but also enough straightforward American plates to make a non-adventurous eater feel comfortable. (Namely, supremely crunchy wings and an unfussy double cheeseburger that understands you’ve been craving a cheeseburger for the last week.) Unlike most Las Olas options, we like this for a date night thanks to the narrow space and the restaurant’s upbeat but not screamy energy." - ryan pfeffer
"From the brilliant minds of three-time James Beard nominated chef Timon Balloo and his wife Marissa Katherine, this intimate spot is where the lines-always-out-the-door Foxy Brown used to be. And, with a seasonal ingredient-driven menu and natural/organic wine bliss, this spot has earned its lines, too, since opening in 2022." - Jesse Scott
"Venerated chef Timon Balloo and his wife Marissa (for whom the restaurant is named) create a cozy, welcoming space paired with inventive American fare at this must-visit restaurant. Enjoy Happy Hour Wednesday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering $5 wines, $4 local beers, and $7 cocktails. Don’t miss its signature dishes: loaded clam chowder fries for $11, jerk plantains for $4, and a Japanese corn dog for $6." - Eater Staff
"Semifinalist for the Best Chef: South award, represented by Timon Balloo." - Olee Fowler
