Casablanca Cafe

(954) 764-3500

3049 Alhambra St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 26.1251 -80.1047

Get Map & Directions »

Neighborhoods: East, Central Beach

CASABLANCACAFEONLINE.COM

Price:

$$$

What People Are Saying About Casablanca Cafe

The Editor

Contributor

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…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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)
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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:

Restaurants

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

As Seen In…

Best of Citysearch

Fort Lauderdale

Best of Citysearch

Fort Lauderdale

Lists In Fort Lauderdale

Advertisement
Best of Citysearch

Things To Do Nearby Casablanca Cafe

Casablanca Cafe

3049 Alhambra St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Recent Reviews In Fort Lauderdale

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Cafe Verdi

100 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

1 Star Rating: Poor

Carlos & Pepe's Cantina

1302 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL

1 Star Rating: Poor

East Coast Burrito Factory

261 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

3 Star Rating: Average

Cafe Martorano

3343 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Advertisement