The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

The Wharf – Great Location, But Missing Character The Wharf in Fort Lauderdale is in a prime location—right on the river with beautiful views of the Intracoastal. On paper, it has all the elements to be something magical. But in reality, it feels like your typical American bar, and unfortunately, it lacks character. The space is huge—almost too big for its own good. Even on busy days, it somehow feels empty and a bit impersonal. The drinks are just okay, and the food trucks, while convenient, don’t offer anything particularly memorable. That said, the view alone makes it worth a visit, especially for out-of-towners. I live in the area and just go for a stop And go drink. It’s a fun stop for a casual drink, but don’t expect anything intimate or unique.

The original Wharf opened on the Miami River. It was such a success that a sister location opened on Las Olas on the New River in 2019. There is limited metered street parking around The Wharf and two city garages a couple of blocks away. They also offer valet. I always wanted to try the Wharf and now I can say I have. The Wharf is an event space with food trucks and four bars. They hold a lot of fun events with corresponding drink specials. On the night I was there it was Wharf around the World. They had different drink stands set up representing different countries. If you got a stamp from each country they gave you a T-shirt. I had a tasty and affordable pain killer from the Caribbean pop up. They also had entertainment like Taiko drummers and a French mime. On the night I was there it was one of the final Heat games. There was a huge screen set up at the bar and it was really packed with people. By the time I left you couldn't walk anywhere. Which leads me to my gripe with them. There is plenty of attractive and comfortable seating in the middle of the venue but it is all reserved. Hardly any of it was being used and I was cast off to the edge by the fence. I wish they had more unreserved seating. On the plus side, even though it was extremely crowded the restroom I used was clean. While I liked the entertainment and drink and food specials the seating was uncomfortable and being packed in with a bunch of younger drunk people while sober (I was the driver) was not fun. It is a great concept but next time I would try coming back in the afternoon. At least now I know what I have been missing.

Went there for St. Patrick’s Day and had an amazing experience. The music was amazing and the vibes were great. Drinks were very tasty and well-made, food was delicious and we ordered the loaded fries which I highly recommend. The place was packed, but still very organized and great.

An amazing atmosphere to say the least. The DJ is fantastic and the bar tenders are as good as you'll get. This place gets packed and they absolutely crank out the drinks and keep everyone happy. Dance floor, games, drinks, special theme parties. This place has it all. Great spot and very well run.

Amazingly great experience👍This whole atmosphere here is just remarkable; you feel safe; yet you're just surrounded by awesome beauty, character and intrigue. At the Wharf, the fish tacos were my favorite; but the service by the staff warmed my heart. Can't wait for my next visit 🤗

Great place to watch games with your friends. Visiting for the Cricket world cup match between India Pakistan. I had to register ahead of time for entry. The place was packed. The drinks were great. They also had buffet for the VIP area. It's an outdoor place and they had food trucks serving foods. They had table tennis table. The place is well maintained and good setting for watching sports with screens all around. The staff were friendly and quick to refill drinks. The place was well maintained and clean. We had a lot of fun watching the game. The food trucks were okay but satisfying. Definitely will visit again.

This place was an absolute blast! The servers hospitality was great, and the environment and overall ambiance were spectacular! The drinks were perfect, along with some different food options. A mix of Charm and Grace with a Nautical theme, a well-built team, and it's beautiful guests that creates a fantastic environment. With 2 locations, I believe! A few sister companies who carry the same vision. I WILL ABSOLUTELY BE BACK AROUND ❤️

Good atmosphere, but the service needs improvement. The waitress who served us was excellent, but the staff at the door need to improve the way they treat customers. They are aggressive and impolite. Maybe in the end they don’t care, but they need to understand that if they work in a place where they have to deal with the public, they should improve their manners.