The Historic Downtowner

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"The Downtowner is an iconic waterfront restaurant and tavern on the south bank of the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Known for its expansive menu that features freshly-made burgers, salads, seafood, steaks, tacos, and more, the DT also offers the best views in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Catch the daily parade of yachts and other watercraft as you dine right next to the river. Delivering great service, food, views, and value is the DT mission. Enjoy a little of Key West right in downtown Ft. Lauderdale."

Address: 10 S New River Dr E , Fort Lauderdale 33301, FL, US

Phone: (954) 463-9800

State: FL

City: Fort Lauderdale

Zip Code: 33301

Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00-22:00
Tuesday: 11:00-22:00
Wednesday: 11:00-23:00
Thursday: 11:00-23:00
Friday: 11:00-00:00
Saturday: 11:00-00:00
Sunday: 11:00-22:00

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Reviews

The kitchen actually was slow, but we were fine with it. Our waitress Sharia sp? was professional and lovely. Our meals were fine,  but nothing exceptional. However,  with drinks, seating canal side, and great weather, altogether made for a memorable day. Free parking behind the restaurant.Food: 4/5

Great food and atmosphere. Our server can't remember her name was outstanding. Definitely a place to check out. Total of 4 in our group and we all had something different and all was perfect! Keep it up.Food: 5/5

The cheese steak is freaking phenomenal. Conch fritters and artichoke dip are also amazing. They are dog friendly and we sit on the dock with our girl. The staff are attentive and they give her treats, which is so cute. We like to go on week nights. They have a full bar and we always have fun when we go. Then we walk it off with Frida after our meal.

Always a great time here. We wanted a fun place outside for lunch where we can hang out watch the boats go by, have a drink, and a great lunch . Not too busy and the service was perfect.Food: 5/5

Excellent water front dining on the intercoastal. It is a first come. First serve open sitting inside. We were able to walk right in and get a table.  Randomly stopped dead while visiting downtown Fort Lauderdale. Really cool view at night. The food was good, but nothing special. I felt our service could’ve been a little better which would’ve helped the experience. Overall will try it again.

Local spot on the river, amazing view. Service is great, food is good. Snapper with the skin on was a little fatty. Can’t beat the prices! Very clean too, cute decor.

At the Downtowner Restaurant, the service came with a dash of attitude but was effective overall. It’s like a straightforward, no-frills approach to getting things done.  Regarding the food, I ordered the fish and chips and a burger. Both dishes were unremarkable, fulfilling basic expectations without offering anything particularly special or memorable.  However, the standout feature of this restaurant is its appeal to Minnesota Vikings fans. The place is tastefully themed with Vikings memorabilia, from posters to various other items, creating a welcoming atmosphere for supporters of the team. It’s a nice touch that adds character and a sense of community for fans.  Overall, while the food at the Downtowner might not be a standout, the atmosphere, particularly for Vikings fans, gives it a unique charm. It’s a decent choice for a casual meal in a setting that celebrates a bit of Minnesota sports culture.

More like a sports bar, but we had a dinner when ot started to rain. And it was all good! This is typical american sports bar with lots of screens woth all kinds of sports. It is near the river, so if you sit oitside you can watch ships running besides.Food: 5/5

We went here for lunch for the first time. I will start with the positives. Positives: The location is nice right across from the water & lots of beautiful yachts parked in the area. Another positive is the waiters Kitty was nice & friendly. They had mocktails on the drink menu and I had a coconut mojito and it was good. Negatives: We ordered Conch fritters and they were ok but they served it with cocktail sauce and that was not a good combination. I ordered the shrimp & grits & it was horrible. It taste like they added sugar to the meal. It was the worst shrimp & grits I ever had. My husband ordered the salmon Rockefeller and I had to spit it out it was horrible. When I went inside to use the restroom I felt out of place and uncomfortable. Overall it was a horrible experience. I will never come here again.

Daryll had us at hello! Saw a group of women leaving a tiki boat and on our brief rest back to our vehicle, he approached us and asked if we needed to use the ladies room.  Well, that led to us being seated, ordering, eating, and getting to know Daryll quite well! He made our visit to Fort Lauderdale much more enjoyable!  He was very courteous and personable! Almost thought he was the owner! Feels good to get Great food, Great service, and to have an amazing and awesome employee representing this restaurant! Hopefully I didn't jack up the spelling of his name! We were the group of ladies celebrating Bachelorette Weekend and Motherhood!  If you're ever in that area of New River Road and need a nice view while dining outdoors, stop at the Downtowner and ask for Daryl! You won't be disappointed!

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