Josephs On The Water

Lauderdale's Best Kept Secret!. The amazing waterfront view had me at hello! The waterfront dinner I had that night was AMAZING!!!! I had split-pea soup, a "Maryland Crabcake", and "Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo".....along with the great view, and the phenomenal customer service, the portions were enormous! I had food to eat for the next two days! I recommend it to all seafood lovers of Miami! You wont be disappointed!…

The best darned chamboutini EVER!. OK. So I must admit that the amazing water-view nudged me into a 5-star rating, but I have to tell you. The drink that the bartender (and owner himself) suggested ROCKED! I wanted to try something different, so he asked me a few key questions: Sweet or not sweet, carbonated or not, etc. He analyzed my responses and handed me the best drink I have EVER tasted! A chambourtini! (Excuse my spelling, please). It was refreshing, tasty and yes....strong. After a hard day at work, it was so nice to go to a place that had relaxing piano music,a fantastic burger and that drink! I will go here again and again.…

Senior Citizen crowd, Smells like mothballs, Food is average, Great Customer Service. First I have to point out that I did read the reviews stating the clientele of this restaurant was older. I thought possibly the reviewers went on a specific night that was frequented by senior citizens. Nope. This place is definitely the hang out of the local senior citizens of Hallandale Beach. They were taking turns singing by the piano. But, by about 10 pm, the place did clear out and since we were sitting outside, the singing didn't bother us as we were more entertained with the lovely intercoastal view.

The food however, was disappointing. I ordered the swordfish souffle expecting something light and fluffy and received swordfish with a mayonnaise looking sauce piled on top. I didn't eat it. My husband ordered a filet of mahi mahi and received fish with alot of spines, he didn't eat his either. The owner was incredibly sweet though and his customer service was outstanding. If the food had been a little bit better I would return as I didn't mind the crowd and I can't smell the mothballs from the outdoor seating. But I don't think the food will bring me to return here. It's a shame though as the owner was extremely sweet.…