AQUI Bar & Kitchens

Love the vibe. Beautiful outdoor space, the indoor bar is spacious and can be opened up when the weather is cooler. The food is great and and a lot of options whether you want steak, vegan or GF options. Drink menu is creative. The staff is well trained, friendly, constantly checking on you and the owners are amazing. Great addition to our community and must try.

Such a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was amazing! Everything tasted spectacular! We tried so many dishes and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place!

ATMOSPHERE: this place has a great vibe! Good music, not too loud. Great decor, large outdoor seating area, with beautiful and minimalist landscaping. FOOD: They knocked it out of the park with a three in one concept. They offer Mexican, Asian Fusion, and Mediterranean. My go to is the Orange Chicken Bao Bun. They have an equally amazing dessert and charcuterie menu. But it doesn't stop there. They also have Brunch! DRINKS: They definitely know how to mix... I am obsessed with their Chocolate Sour. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet or tart. SERVICE: Excellent! The owner is beyond attentive to every detail and has done a phenomenal job in making sure his staff is providing 5 star service. If you haven't gone, make the time, you will not be disappointed.

This is a very unique concept by Owner and Director of Culinary, Gino Perez-Ferrari with Co-Owner and Director of Beverage, Trenton J. O’Connor. A Bar & three (3) craft Kitchens. We are looking forward to trying the menus Wok-Out, Kebab Kitchen and Callle Tacos. The cocktails were deliciously crafted. We sipped the The OF with Michter’s Bourbon, Black Walnut Bitters / The Pig-Pen with Whistle Pig PiggyBack Bourbon, Whistle Pig Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, Hella Barrel Aged Aromatic Bitters, Filthy Black Cherries (my favorite)The Upper East Side with Amador Double Barrel Cabernet Bourbon, Trincheri Vermouth Rosso, Hella Orange Bitters, Essence Of Orange. The company was fun too. 🦩 We loved the decadent Espresso Tini with Stoli Vanilla, Mr. Black’s Cold Brew, Baileys, Giffard Noisette and Coffee Beans. #downtownftlgirl

Another great addition to Flagler Village! Stylish bar with backyard garden served by three separate craft kitchens. The staff is especially friendly and talented. I recommend the Tres Amigos cocktail. I also enjoyed the blackened grouper tacos, but the standout was the plant-based “chicken” taco. That was a pleasant and delicious surprise. I’ll go back soon to try one of their wok bowls or kebabs. They serve brunch on the weekends too.

We came for brunch on a Saturday, and we were the first ones there and sat at the bar, the bartender was very nice! We had the truffle wings, which were so good that we actually had more ubered to our hotel the next day, the truffle fries and the Monte Cristo, and if course Mimosa's! Everything was excellent! We would definitely recommend!

We came to eat here last night, and it was an amazing experience. Brand new restaurant and yet everything came out perfect. It is a unique concept, a crafted cocktail bar and 3 different types of cuisine to choose from: Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian. They have a huge bar inside, with some indoor tables, and beautiful seating outside. I enjoyed the Just Peachy cocktail and we shared a few plates. My favorites were the truffle wings and the kebabs, however, all of the food we tried was amazing. The menu is large and diverse, so it was hard to choose what to try but now we have an excuse to come back! The ambiance was perfect, made us want to stay all night. Definitely our new spot whenever we come to Fort Lauderdale.

Kay D

Stopped by during lunch for some apps. Stephanie was our server and she was super nice and attentive. Quiet lunch, business was light but the ambiance was cute and casual. The food was great- we shared a few apps including the wings, dip platter & the edamame. All were hits & I’d recommend each! They have a cool happy hour program, as well as a Taco Tuesday deal, Ladies Night & an ITB day. Their cocktail offerings are slammin- including a menu of Old Fashions. I’ll definitely be back during a happy hour to try some of their margs & more food.

Kevin mcwhirter

What a wonderful dining experience. My friends took me to Aqui to celebrate my birthday last night. It is a beautiful space both indoors and out. Very spacious bar area. The owner Geno could not have been more attentive. He came to our table several times to describe the menu, make recommendations and to check on us between courses. The food was amazing, beautiful bursts of flavor in each bite. We ordered the chicken wings, brussels sprouts, a customized Asian bowl and the lamb kabobs! Highly recommend Aqui.

Amber Machado

Love the vibe. Beautiful outdoor space, the indoor bar is spacious and can be opened up when the weather is cooler. The food is great and and a lot of options whether you want steak, vegan or GF options. Drink menu is creative. The staff is well trained, friendly, constantly checking on you and the owners are amazing. Great addition to our community and must try.

Rafael Marimon

This restaurant/bar is simply outstanding! The ambiance is great with a perfect blend of a relaxed atmosphere and a lively vibe. The outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying the warm Florida weather and soaking up the energy of the city. The food is exceptional and definitely some of the best in the area. The three scratch kitchens each offer unique and authentic dishes that are incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're in the mood for spicy Mexican cuisine, savory Asian dishes, or delicious Mediterranean fare, this place has got you covered. But what really sets this restaurant apart is the amazing service provided by Ericka. From the moment we walked in, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel like VIPs. Her knowledge of the menu and recommendations were spot on and really added to the overall experience. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant/bar enough! The food, ambiance, and service are all top-notch and make for an unforgettable dining experience. If you're in the Fort Lauderdale area, you absolutely must check out this gem in Flagler Village.

Kenny Francis

First time coming here and was pleasantly surprised on how great the service was. The food didn’t take longer than 10 minutes to arrive and is made with passion!! I was blown away by my cakes and chicken entrée which had a chicken fillet so crispy and juicy I ordered another to go! New favorite brunch spot in the city!

Rebecca Pavao

Excellent eating experience!! From walking in the door and being greeted by their great staff to seated and drink order taken. Speed of service was on point. Meal was served hot and excellent taste... The menu is out of this world! Everything in the menu is made from scratch. I love that they are eco-friendly! Love this place!

Jose Reyes

WOW! Food is excellent!!! Choose from three types of foods Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean all on one place. This visit we chose Mexican. Our appetizer- we shared Puebla Queso dip...yum...perfect app for three to share. Taco choices were Blackened shrimp, Tempur shrimp, Al Pastor, Short Rib tacos were all absolutely delicious and I can not say enough about the cilantro sauce that was delicately yet generously drizzled over each taco to perfection. Our son also ordered the Calle burrito which was stuffed with beef, rice, beans, and a plantain covered with queso and that wonderful, in house made, cilantro sauce. For dessert...tres leches! 😋 The service was impeccable, the friendly and professional staff was so gracious during our visit. They definitely work as a fabulous team to create an inviting atmosphere. Lastly, they offer a fantastic 25% discount to all US Military Veterans. This is a must do restaurant. It is now a staple for me and my family. BTW: bathrooms are clean and very techie...hand free amenities.

Nichole Figueroa

5 stars all around. Amazing food, ambience, service and energy. We loved the 3 scratch kitchens and all the offerings. Great patio scene and TV’s all around playing sports. Thats a plus Flagler! Mostly we enjoyed Mamitas Menu Items 😋.

David Soto-Guzman

Plant-based options! It's my second time visiting Aqui Bar & Kitchens, and it definitely will be a third, fourth, fifth, etc. It is a very relaxed and casual place to have a good meal or drink all by yourself, with your girlfriend, wife, or with friends or family. I am not a food connoisseur, but the size of my belly should be enough to convince you that I know what I'm talking about. So far, I have tried the: Medi-Yogourt, Falafel, Hummus, Tofu Kabob, Plant-based Taco, Puebla Queso Dip, Persian Ice Cream, Cheung's Asian Cake Brulee, and Tres Leches. The food does not disappoint! I'm impressed with all the flavors and textures from the three different kitchen options they offer (Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican). As a vegetarian, I'm pleased that I still have plenty of plant-based alternatives to keep choosing, like the Plant Base Chicken Bao and Falafel Pita Wrap. The service is excellent, and the waiters constantly try to help without being overwhelming. Give them a try; your belly will thank you.

christopher seiler

I have to tell you hospitality is a lost art these days. Aqui gives genuine hospitality!! Beatrice my server last night was simply incredible. Very natural, very present !! It's hard to find a server And a restaurant that gives these things these days...The food amazing and the drinks.

Mariah Matt

Aqui Bar & Kitchens @aqui_bar 📍Ft. Lauderdale, FL Follow eatzwithsweetz on ig and fb for more! Fusion on fusion on fusion! Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican food all under one roof! My Cocktail Mimi was absolutely perfect for @mimi_kush 🥰 sweet and a lil spicy! The rice and beans came with my Grouper tempura tacos. Everything was flavorful! The plant based Chick'n bao bun blew me away! It was perfect! Need like 30 of them thangs 🤤 The Acai sorbet was yum! Loved the nuts and chia seeds it was topped with! I completed my mission by get something from each section of the menu! Everything was delicious! Can't wait to visit again! Have you been to Aqui yet? #Aqui #aquibar #ftlauderdale #flaglervillage #fusion #riceandbeans #tempura #bao #plantbased #sorbet #mimi #letsdrinkz #eatzwithsweetz #letseatz

Erick Caldera

Such a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was amazing! Everything tasted spectacular! We tried so many dishes and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place!

Jo Rodero

ATMOSPHERE: this place has a great vibe! Good music, not too loud. Great decor, large outdoor seating area, with beautiful and minimalist landscaping. FOOD: They knocked it out of the park with a three in one concept. They offer Mexican, Asian Fusion, and Mediterranean. My go to is the Orange Chicken Bao Bun. They have an equally amazing dessert and charcuterie menu. But it doesn't stop there. They also have Brunch! DRINKS: They definitely know how to mix... I am obsessed with their Chocolate Sour. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet or tart. SERVICE: Excellent! The owner is beyond attentive to every detail and has done a phenomenal job in making sure his staff is providing 5 star service. If you haven't gone, make the time, you will not be disappointed.

Renee K. Quinn

This is a very unique concept by Owner and Director of Culinary, Gino Perez-Ferrari with Co-Owner and Director of Beverage, Trenton J. O’Connor. A Bar & three (3) craft Kitchens. We are looking forward to trying the menus Wok-Out, Kebab Kitchen and Callle Tacos. The cocktails were deliciously crafted. We sipped the The OF with Michter’s Bourbon, Black Walnut Bitters / The Pig-Pen with Whistle Pig PiggyBack Bourbon, Whistle Pig Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, Hella Barrel Aged Aromatic Bitters, Filthy Black Cherries (my favorite)The Upper East Side with Amador Double Barrel Cabernet Bourbon, Trincheri Vermouth Rosso, Hella Orange Bitters, Essence Of Orange. The company was fun too. 🦩 We loved the decadent Espresso Tini with Stoli Vanilla, Mr. Black’s Cold Brew, Baileys, Giffard Noisette and Coffee Beans. #downtownftlgirl

Chip Collier

Another great addition to Flagler Village! Stylish bar with backyard garden served by three separate craft kitchens. The staff is especially friendly and talented. I recommend the Tres Amigos cocktail. I also enjoyed the blackened grouper tacos, but the standout was the plant-based “chicken” taco. That was a pleasant and delicious surprise. I’ll go back soon to try one of their wok bowls or kebabs. They serve brunch on the weekends too.

Danielle Melgaard

We came for brunch on a Saturday, and we were the first ones there and sat at the bar, the bartender was very nice! We had the truffle wings, which were so good that we actually had more ubered to our hotel the next day, the truffle fries and the Monte Cristo, and if course Mimosa's! Everything was excellent! We would definitely recommend!

Mackeila Carlson

We came to eat here last night, and it was an amazing experience. Brand new restaurant and yet everything came out perfect. It is a unique concept, a crafted cocktail bar and 3 different types of cuisine to choose from: Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian. They have a huge bar inside, with some indoor tables, and beautiful seating outside. I enjoyed the Just Peachy cocktail and we shared a few plates. My favorites were the truffle wings and the kebabs, however, all of the food we tried was amazing. The menu is large and diverse, so it was hard to choose what to try but now we have an excuse to come back! The ambiance was perfect, made us want to stay all night. Definitely our new spot whenever we come to Fort Lauderdale.

This place was pretty good. Started with the nachos which were my least favorite of all the dishes but still not bad. The orange chicken bao was delicious they use white meat and it's juicy. The filet bao was probably my favorite it was marinated and cooked perfectly. And last but not least I did the citrus chicken bowl with half rice and half hummus. The chicken was juicy, cooked well, and the hummus was delicious. I definitely will be going back.

Nathanial Stuart

This place was pretty good. Started with the nachos which were my least favorite of all the dishes but still not bad. The orange chicken bao was delicious they use white meat and it's juicy. The filet bao was probably my favorite it was marinated and cooked perfectly. And last but not least I did the citrus chicken bowl with half rice and half hummus. The chicken was juicy, cooked well, and the hummus was delicious. I definitely will be going back.

Unfortunately not such a great experience at this new restaurant. Came in and sat in the middle of the bar on a late Sunday. It took 10min for the bartender to acknowledge my presence and offer me the menu. Got the drink order completely wrong. Gave me a beer instead of a chocolate sour cocktail, which was absolutely disgusting and undrinkable. She was looking at instructions how to make it as she was doing it. How do you not know how to make a house cocktail special? Got the shrimp taco, the grouper taco and the chicken lime taco. All three were very good, with the chicken taco being the star of the show. Overall the staff seemed to barely move and were clearly not interested in being there, which showed in the customer service. The food is good but the lack of attention to detail by the staff needs major work.

Ilya Lapin

Unfortunately not such a great experience at this new restaurant. Came in and sat in the middle of the bar on a late Sunday. It took 10min for the bartender to acknowledge my presence and offer me the menu. Got the drink order completely wrong. Gave me a beer instead of a chocolate sour cocktail, which was absolutely disgusting and undrinkable. She was looking at instructions how to make it as she was doing it. How do you not know how to make a house cocktail special? Got the shrimp taco, the grouper taco and the chicken lime taco. All three were very good, with the chicken taco being the star of the show. Overall the staff seemed to barely move and were clearly not interested in being there, which showed in the customer service. The food is good but the lack of attention to detail by the staff needs major work.

Not ready to be open. We were sat outside in extreme humidity and heat with no fans/misters etc…. It’s not even summer yet. This is not on the ocean, it is surrounded by buildings, there’s hardly any airflow. The entire place was empty except for one table and we were sat next to that table. The hostess that sat us had no personality or common sense. Eventually we requested to be placed inside because it was too hot. We ordered food, drinks, and tap water. The first round of food took 54 minutes to arrive, we were one of only two tables. The food was delicious! Only problem, cutting some of the items (including thick avocado toast and French toast) with a plastic knife and fork that couldn’t handle the task. I ended up eating with my hands, it was more efficient. We ordered a juevos rancheros which mentioned nothing about meat on it. When it arrived, the server tried to show me on the menu that it was there, pointing to cotija. I politely explained that was cheese not what she said was buffalo shoulder. The drinks were actually pretty good, though my friend ordered the same drink twice and got two different drinks. After pointing it out, the server said “no that’s the same drink with a different garnish.” My friend is a GM at a hotel and was a bartender in New Orleans for several years and never complains. I trust his word that the drink was different. At the end we noticed a charge for each refill of tap water we had. The manager comped that item but told us that they use a special filtration system. We politely pointed out that nowhere on the menu does it say there’s a charge for water and the server did not mention this. It wasn’t much but more the principal. Instead of apologizing she told us that now we know for the future. It seems like they have a lot to learn about hospitality. They can make French toast if you have an hour to wait but the food taste is about the only thing they have going for them, and that’s only if they bring out the same item you ordered on the menu. Would have been nice to see the manager before the end when she begrudgingly took tap water off our bill. Lastly, be prepared to pay downtown parking prices at this midtown location.

Seth Smith

Not ready to be open. We were sat outside in extreme humidity and heat with no fans/misters etc…. It’s not even summer yet. This is not on the ocean, it is surrounded by buildings, there’s hardly any airflow. The entire place was empty except for one table and we were sat next to that table. The hostess that sat us had no personality or common sense. Eventually we requested to be placed inside because it was too hot. We ordered food, drinks, and tap water. The first round of food took 54 minutes to arrive, we were one of only two tables. The food was delicious! Only problem, cutting some of the items (including thick avocado toast and French toast) with a plastic knife and fork that couldn’t handle the task. I ended up eating with my hands, it was more efficient. We ordered a juevos rancheros which mentioned nothing about meat on it. When it arrived, the server tried to show me on the menu that it was there, pointing to cotija. I politely explained that was cheese not what she said was buffalo shoulder. The drinks were actually pretty good, though my friend ordered the same drink twice and got two different drinks. After pointing it out, the server said “no that’s the same drink with a different garnish.” My friend is a GM at a hotel and was a bartender in New Orleans for several years and never complains. I trust his word that the drink was different. At the end we noticed a charge for each refill of tap water we had. The manager comped that item but told us that they use a special filtration system. We politely pointed out that nowhere on the menu does it say there’s a charge for water and the server did not mention this. It wasn’t much but more the principal. Instead of apologizing she told us that now we know for the future. It seems like they have a lot to learn about hospitality. They can make French toast if you have an hour to wait but the food taste is about the only thing they have going for them, and that’s only if they bring out the same item you ordered on the menu. Would have been nice to see the manager before the end when she begrudgingly took tap water off our bill. Lastly, be prepared to pay downtown parking prices at this midtown location.