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(954) 764-3500
3049 Alhambra St
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
26.1251
-80.1047
Neighborhoods: East, Central Beach
What People Are Saying About Casablanca Cafe
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – But for the cars whizzing by on A1A, this restored, two-story 1927 Mediterranean Revival house recreates the ambience of the piano bar where Bergman broke Bogie's heart. Moroccan lamps, lazily paddling ceiling fans and ochre-hued, rough stucco walls add cachet. Watch the moon rise over the Atlantic from the terrace or upstairs patio. Young servers are exuberant, friendly and efficient. – – The Food – Vividly fresh Mediterranean Rim cuisine satisfies but at times falls short. Delicate raspberry vinaigrette flounders on sharply seasoned hearts of palm. Spicy…
10/28/08
Our hotel was right
by MarkMP at Citysearch
Our hotel recommended casablanca after a few failed attempts on our own to find a nice dinner on the beach. we really enjoyed it! the atmosphere was a strange mix of fine restaurant, busy diner, and nightclub. downstairs, it was loud and crowded, with a band playing and a lively bar -- but we sat on an upstairs balcony which was quiet and romantic with an excellent view of the ocean. The menu was excellent, with a great variety. It was heavy on fish -- no surprise in florida, but there were several pasta dishes, duck, lamb, and four different steaks to chose from as well. As an appetizer, we had a shrimp cocktail, and our server suggested we pour a shot of Ketel 1 citron over it. I will never eat shrimp cocktail any other way now! We also had calamari, which was big enough to share, light and crisp, and served with a light butter sauce instead of marinara.For dinner I had pumpkin crusted wahoo, and my friend had flank steak served with salsa and polenta.I was surprised by how much I liked the wahoo and the portions were an excellent value. And instead of a traditional dessert, our server suggested a "dessert flavored cocktail" -- a banana split martini! They sure like to drink there! But speaking of our server, we also got one thing we couldn't find anywhere else on the beach -- actual service. The service was friendly and fun but still efficient and attentive, our table was kept clean and our silverware kept fresh. Our server knew the menu inside and out his suggestions were dead on. And what's more, everyone in the restaurant from the batenders to the bus boys boys made us feel like they'd known us for years even though we had never been there before. We hope the day comes when they have known us for years!
- Pros: Great food, service, fun
- Cons: crowded, noisy (except upstairs)
03/27/08
Music and Atmosphere
by arlenestecher1 at Citysearch
If you go for nothing else, go for the entertainment. The Duo on the weekends is fantastic.
The singer has been on tour and TV both are great!
10/29/07
liked a lot
by ny2ca at Citysearch
Ambiance and food was very good. Service a little slow and utensils could be cleaner. Great view.
The Details on Casablanca Cafe
Oenophilia:
Young California wines dominate the list. White Meritage St. Supery 2000 (glass $10.25; bottle $40) has melon and citrus notes.
Cool Views:
Come early for upstairs patio or outdoor bar seating.
Without Reservations:
That's you. Casablanca doesn't take 'em.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot, Live Music, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Mediterranean, Traditional American
