Came here with family from Minnesota to cheer on the Vikings today! Delicious food, excellent service and very friendly and accommodating staff! Great menu selection and drink specials! Beautiful place in the New River with outdoor seating! Relaxing afternoon with family & friends!!!

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!

Great place to pull up your boat and enjoy some oysters and a drink. Seating inside and outside. I recommend you coming to what I believe is the oldest restaurant in Ft Lauderdale?. Friendly and helpful staff . Dog friendly.

The DownTowner is a great bar and restaurant overlooking the Las Olas New River and the Andrews draw bridge. It a great place to Yacht see and get a cold brew. I really enjoy the entire menu and lean toward their Jack Burger. They use quality meat and their fries are crispy with a flakey texture. They also have fantastic salads and fried grouper sandwiches. The interior is very bar like and they have lots of outside seating. Attached to the bar/restaurant is the famous Maxwell Room. This space is great for parties and receptions. You will want to make reservations for availability and bring your own decorations. Lots of parking on the back side of the building in the free parking lot for customers.

My first visit was awesome. The oyster is a must... They have an assortment of cocktails and draft beers. Atmosphere is a laid back island vibe and friendly hosts. This place is a must. It sits on the river. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lots of great menu choices right on the river. The southwest chicken salad was excellent.

The Downtowner is the perfect spot to grab a bite when you’re in Ft. Lauderdale. It’s on the water and the food is worth every penny. The dip, steak, and sweet potato fries were amazing and very filling.

One of my favorite places for drinks, lunch or dinner. Great history - see pictures inside, sit along the river. One of the places I take visitors to enjoy the best of Ft Lauderdale. Especially enjoy sitting at one of tables along the New River.

The oldest bar in Ft Lauderdale? If not, it’s one of them. Situated on the New River just south west of Andrews Avenue Bridge, this is one of the best places to relax and watch the river traffic. Tables on the river fill up fast and an unofficial line for them can form even before the place opens. Always worth a visit if you need to unwind.

This place is amazing. I used to go here all the time for lunch, but hadn't been here in a while. I thought it was a great place already, but to my suprise, they upgraded the menu. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. We had the nicest waitress with an English accept. The customer service was outstanding and the view incredible. They bought new and more comfortable tables that are right on the water. They are super dog friendly and you have access to a really nice walk before or after.

Great somewhat hidden place. All the food looked great. The fish and chips I had was some of the best fish I've ever had. Great seasoning on the light breading. The calamari was delicious. Our server was very helpful and responsive. Definitely planning on returning.

$5 1/2 lb burger and fries on Tuesdays. Very cute location on the intercostal. Is it groundbreaking? No. But for that deal, you can’t get any better. Friendly staff too.

Service was great. Food was great. The watermelon mojito ❤👍. Would recommend.

Fun people watching and food. Great place for a date or to chill with friends.

Great place for a meal and drinks along the river!! Highly recommended!!

+6

Smokey blues, watermelon mojitos and locals brews while watching the boats sail by. The perfect fort Lauderdale Sunday brunch place to be. Not to mention any other time of the day and day of the week. Sit outside and feel the sun and the breeze for the perfect brunching feel. The burgers are juicy and lots of seafood dishes for those who prefer to go burgerless. The salmon sandwich is a grilled party with a side of the lightest tasty tarter sauce you will ever have tasted. Pair that with a local Funky Buddah tropical draft and you are in Paradise.

Why haven't we come here before! Great venue on the river and service! The shrimp roll was HUGE and extremely fresh!!!

Great place, and location!! Burgers and fries were delicious. We loved sitting on the waterfront.

Ordered the Habanero Blueberry Margarita, $15. Wish there was more. Ambience is awesome.

I am a talent manager and so I had lunch with a rockstar and an art star Legend at the historic downtowner. My experience with them was only enhanced by the beautiful atmosphere, the awesome service, and the delicious food!

The food was perfect. My wife and I had deviled egg to start. I had the hangover burger. The egg was cooked perfectly on my burger. My wife had gulf shrimp and they were delicious as well.

Great Vikings Game Day. Awesome place for the game, great food, people, awesone location. Red beers without explaining!

+4

Relaxing atmosphere, great service and delicious food. We ordered the shrimp tacos (yummy chipotle aioli), and key lime pie.

Deliciousness!!! Cant wait to try other meals. Staff was really great too.

Nice restaurant with relaxed and friendly staff. Delicious food, a wide selection of draft beers. You can use outdoor and indoor seating. I'd love to come again!

A classic local hangout, this place has been around forever. The food is really, really good. 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.

Had a great time at The Downtowner as did my little nugget 🐶 Great service! Great happy hour!! Great location!! And I hear they have life music so we'll definitely be back for that!!

This place never disappoints. Took out of town friends here to enjoy the views and of course the food. Their burgers were perfect. And the fries... The plates were empty when we finished!

Happened to be around the area on a Saturday night and all places Las Olas were packed. Then, I remember I had visited this restaurant many years ago and there it was, still on the same spot next to the river. Laid back atmosphere, place where locals go. Good drinks, good service. Everything was delicious. The calamari was exactly what I was looking for lightly dusted and not too salty. The burger was cooked to order and very juicy. The quesadilla was full of meat! Wow, I'm glad I found this place again 💯

Great food in a beautiful setting. The staff and management are top-notch. Spacious and clean. (There's a gorgeous sofa in the lady's room!). Outside seating that is Doggy friendly.

This is really gooddd! We came from the river, parked our Pwc and enjoyed the ambience. Ford is tasty, view is beautiful. Prices are really nice )))

+2

This is the spot you wanted to find after eating The Yum. Great prices on the waterfront. Draft Kona Big Wave Yuengling Funky Buddha Blue Moon Butt light Stella Guinness Jai alai Angry orchard Michelob light LA Rubia Mango Cart Goat 10 Graphic hybrid ipa

As usual they did not disappoint.come here every time we come to Florida love this place food is great service is excellent .. get the mahi tacos they are awesome … so is the red snapper .. haven’t had a bad meal here.. until next time we love you guys ..❤️

Excellent service and rich food today we will share the Vikings game here and the atmosphere is super good. I like it, I recommend it to enjoy with the family.

+5

Fantastic place! Great food n drinks. Happy hour is appy hour. Delicious! And great service. Stellar views. Scott was our awesome server too!

+2

Very nice place to have dinner or some beer or drinks. They have a very nice vibe inside. Two types of our raise seating: under the owning (in case of rain) and right along side the canal! So, you have plenty of seating choice. Good selection of beer. Food was good!

Excellent eats and a great environment! My family ate outside on the river walk and enjoyed the views with our well prepared meals. The jam burger is epic!! Our server recommended it and I was not disappointed! They were awesome with our young kids too!

This was a highlight to our trip to Ft. Lauterdale. Kelly was an exceptional bartender and excellent customer service! The shrimp tacos were amazing and a great recommendation!

The DownTowner served as the perfect place to surprise a friend visiting FL from Europe, whom I hadn't seen in 30 years. The staff understood my purpose and were happy to assist. A very special shout-out to Nancy (bartender) and Ray (host), and also T who helped on the phone. Our visitors enjoyed delicious American fare and also enjoyed the surrounding Ft. Lauderdale River Walk. Thank you Historic DownTowner for an occasion to cherish for a lifetime.

Beautiful scenery complimented by fantastic food and drinks! Highly recommend The Downtowner. Located right by a nice park by the water.

Such an iconic FLL spot! Great views, low key amd locals, can't get any better, so sorry that they are closing 😢

Excellent food and atmosphere! Our waitress got us in and out quickly since we told her we had limited time. She was great!Inside was nice and chill and relaxing. Outside was great live music and the water to look at. Highly recommend!

My wife and I had drinks outside in their patio as we took in the scenery of boats passing by and people jogged and walked by while we sipped our cold drinks. They have free parking in the back too

+4

We were there March 18. Food was amazing and the views were perfect. We even took a walk thru historical downtown ft lauderdale. A++

The best place by the water in the tri-county area. The ambiance is incredible. It's fun, but not crazy; lively, but cozy. Additionally, they will take care of you with a smile on their face. Clancy, the manager came to greet us personally and helped our party of 12 get a fantastic table by the river. Vincent II, our server, is out of this world. He recommended fantastic beers and dishes to everyone, and ensured that every dish came out as ordered. See it for yourself.

Nice laid back place on the intercoastal! Been here several times and always great. Recent Block party with bands- like the incredible-not-to-be-missed--- @MrNiceGuy!! Such fun and super friendly folks. Sit back and enjoy!

It's a very pleasant place. waiters are very good and friendly.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Very cool place to eat typical American food. Very friendly people, cool music, and a great feeling sitting by the river seeing boats passing by.

+1

Another local gem on the water. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great selection of food. I was impressed they had non-GMO Ketchup. This is definitely worth multiple visits.

+2

An amazing hidden spot!! EVERYTHING was spectacular!! The location, the views, the decor, the food variety, the food quality, the service, the speed, the prices, the specials, everything! I will definitely return many many times again. Not sure if I will sit inside because sitting by the water is just too indulging even though inside is top notch. The inside is a cozy sporty Route 66 themed place. Very spacious and excellent for big parties.

Excellent service and food was super fresh and tasty. You can't beat the view and atmosphere in the surrounding area. The prices are very reasonable especially for a waterfront dining experience. Wilp be back again for sure.

+5

The best French Dip in Ft Lauderdale. No lie. Also, awesome Pina Colada and Moscow Mule. Highly, highly recommended! 5 stars all the way.

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.

+6

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.

I had an amazing lunch with my uncle Paul! The margaritas were on special and 100% agave and fresh! The fried shrimp platter was exquisite, perfectly tender and white, U10 shrimp and battered fries. Ceasar salad was green and fresh. Paul got the blackened Mahi sandwich and he ate every last crumb! We watched all the boats go by and launch and dock!

Beautiful place to relax and watch the world go by. The live music is just a beautiful addition. The food is great and the service efficient. The ambiance is awesome!

+1

Such a lovely experience sitting by the water! Ray was an amazing waiter too. I came by myself and it was exactly what I wanted- good food, pretty views, and a low key vibe.

Always good! Always fun! Sit by the intercoastal enjoy a nice burger, sandwich, taco, salad... whatever u like. The menu is extensive. Full bar. TVs galore, live band sometimes. Events also happen here. Sunday jazz brunch is really nice also. A local spot. This restaurant was featured in an 80s movie called flight of the navigator. Classic

if you lucky you gonna have a table outside on weekend, and it worths every single dime. Food is not excelent, kinda oily but was not bad overall. Staffs are nice also.

Great restaurant with amazing food. Always fun times there and located in a beautiful area near the river. You will enjoy watching sports there!

+6

Beba

un bar deportivo americano en el corazón de Fort Lauderdale.Con numerosas pantallas que transmiten una amplia gama de deportes en su interior. Su ubicación junto al río añade un toque especial, permitiéndote disfrutar de la vista de los barcos que navegan mientras te relajas en su espacio al aire libre. Una joya histórica que ha sido parte de la escena de Fort Lauderdale desde los años 20.Los domingos, puedes deleitarte con un delicioso brunch, y en cualquier momento del día, disfrutar de almuerzos, cenas y aperitivos inspirado en la auténtica comida americana. La amabilidad del personal se suma a la experiencia, mientras que la buena música crea el ambiente perfecto. ¡Y los sábados por la noche, cuando el lugar cobra vida con música en vivo! Además, los martes son ideales para poner a prueba tus conocimientos en su divertida trivia, Descubre la fusión perfecta de historia, entretenimiento y gastronomía en un lugar que ha resistido la prueba del tiempo y sigue siendo una joya en la escena de Fort Lauderdale

Miguel V

Nos gusto el lugar, con vista al canal, muy agradable y buenos precios !! muy bueno para beber unas cervezas y compartir algo de entradas, Lo recomiendo !!!!

Edison Montes

buen servicio y la comida excelente con buena vista

Charming place right on the New River, get an outdoor table and watch the boats go by. We had a great burger on the daily special for $7(!). If I lived near there I’d be back for the burgers. Perfectly cooked also. Our server Matthew was great. We also shared a shrimp Cobb salad, very good. Lovely place for lunch. I’d try it for dinner too.

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.

8/12/22- Got a spot on the dock again , air-conditioning inside was fabulous they have outside seating as well. We had the fish fry Friday nice three pieces and nice french fries and coleslaw was very good. Nancy at the bar was pleasant . Got a dock spot. Score. The place was packed. Sports bar and lots of games and TV’s. Kitty was our sever. As busy as she was she was great, cool calm and collective she talked to us to joked with us and I’m telling you the place was wall-to-wall people. We wanted a beer and a bottle of wine. G had a hamburger. It’s was huge with FF. I had the lobster bisque and Marie had the French onion, looked real cheesy. My gf and I split the wine , plus I ordered their fish and chips the batter was was light real good . Marie had the Philly steak which came with peppers and onions we asked for shrooms on side. Kitty the server was truly a seasoned server.

Went for a team outing tonight. Started off with some refreshing cocktails. I had a few Pina Colada’s. They were good though a tad on the small side from a portion perspective. While my colleagues and I perused the menu for apps / entrees, we had a waiter come over (from another table) and give us his picks and WOW was he refreshingly honest and hilarious (kudos). The apps were good (calamari could have been the slightest bit more tender) but otherwise all were solid. I had the “Salmon Rockefeller” which had an artichoke topping with bacon - it was delicious and the mashed potato pile was good too. Only other slight miss was waiting for the bill, we had a final round of drinks but the waitress forgot to bring a couple waters back. Minor gripes aside, it was a good place with good food and for the most part good service as well. Would revisit.

Great location, food great and really cold drinks. Margaritas are not bad.

+2

I was craving a burger and wanted to be by the water and this was the perfect spot- the sun was out, I sat right next to the intracoastal and for once, it wasn’t humid out. There was even a cool breeze under the shade. I got the Bacon Jam burger and asked for a medium. It ended up more on the medium rare side, but it was still good. Their fries were also really good which is important to me since I usually munch on those first. The flies were a little relentless, but that’s what happens when you sit outside sometimes. tl;dr Great spot to be outside and enjoy the nice weather. Great selection of burgers.

Staff was very friendly. This feels like great local joint people nearby would drop in. I had the tuna taco, it was pretty good, the rice on the side was a little stale and cold.

Great atmosphere, city lights, chill park setting, yacht views on the New River. Visited on a Friday night. We requested for a table on the river, wait said to be 30-40 minutes they would text when table was ready. Enjoyed a walk in the park and enjoyed the views of some fancy yachts. Wait ended up being over a hour. Menu was good. My fiancé ordered Fish tacos with mahi and I got the Teracado mahi. The vegetables with the Teracado were bland, but the pineapple rice was very tasty. Weather was prefect and we enjoyed a night stoll after, in the beautiful area of the city.

Good place to have drinks afterwork and great selection of foods to choose from that everyone can enjoy.

This place is a typical bar type of food establishment. The seating by the water is nice and staff Is kind. Food was just OK but we also just got in before kitchen close

Great ambience for an afternoon time to relax and enjoy the light music or watch some sport event on the multiple tvs around the place.

Want to go somewhere and sit and watch the boats go by, we’ll this is it. The food and drinks are good and then you have a great view of the river. They have a meatball appetizer that is really good. A classic spot.

+2

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.

Pretty good but not great. I had the calamari which was advertised as lightly battered but were actually mostly battered. The fish tacos were also ok. Nothing to rave about for sure. The atmosphere is nice. Clearly a popular spot for sport fans and locals.

Tuesdays is Burger and Taco night. Their $5 special burger is really, really great. I pay a couple bucks extra for grilled onions, cheese, and a fried egg. This has to be the best deal in the area.

+4

Nice spot right on the river. Great Fries. Accommodated me even though I got there like 20 min to close. Wings OK. May have been a late batch as it was closing time.

+1

Great view if you can get a table outside. Food is good/average, not bad but not unique or amazing. Good place to bring visitors and dine while the boats go by.

This place is a fantastic local spot. Fun, great people, service and atmosphere. However don't expect fresh fish etc. Just stick with the simple bar food. Great drinks!

Must've been a bad night. The service was not what my party expected. The manager that night was in a terrible mood. I love this place and come here with clients during lunch all the time. This was a special occasion that I had called ahead for and got details. I was very let down primarily the service. Food was not that great that night either. This was hopefully just a bad night. I won't give less than 4 stars because they are not deserving of a bad review. I'm hopeful next time will be better. Oh and they have fully renovated inside for those that remember the rustic look inside. Much more modern and very nice.

+1

Rosita Hasbun

Me gusta mucho. Es relajante la sentada al lado del Canal. La comida excelente.

The only good thing about this place was the location. The bartender looked so angry the entire time we were there,she was not nice, customer service was icky, didn't feel welcome or even comfortable. Not going back

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.

Came here for Tuesday trivia night and let’s just say they loved their trivia! There was so much going on I didn’t even take pictures of the food because I forgot. I had the mahi sandwich it was over cooked and nothing special. My partner had a plain burger which he said was over cooked as well. I will say the fries and drinks were good, but then again how do you mess up fries, beer, and tequila soda. The reason why we give 3 stars is because we came for trivia night which was fun despite everything that was going on. We didn’t win but we had fun trying. Not too much to say about this place but if you come for trivia night, just order drinks and prepare for it to be really loud.

Nice spot and nice waitress and service, but the food wasn't my favorite. My grits were wayyyy too salty and prime rib sandwich meat was not at all what you'd expect from prime rib. Lovely outdoor spots available on the water.

+1

I’m going to be the unpopular review here, and it’s not meant to be negative or unkind, but just honest, an opinion, and I’m always a tough grader anyway. The staff and that were nice enough, sitting right at the edge of the canal was nice, but my biggest upset was with the food itself, mind you it wasn’t terrible...The shrimp platter was just meh, just some fried shrimp thrown together with some sad, lacklustre fries, and some cocktail sauce which leaned more on the side of catsup than cocktail sauce. My oysters were fine as well. The overall experience was average at best, I can understand and respect the hype with it being a local icon, I was just left wanting.

Most of the seating is outside along the New River. We sat inside because our friend has some medical issues and can't sit outside. An old time bar serving food. Started with the SPICY TUNA WONTONS , sushi grade tuna, seaweed salad, cusabi, soy, sriracha & sesame. 4 nice portions which where very good and not too spicy. For entrees, my wife ordered the BBQ ribs, just ok and I ordered the Gulf Shrimp Platter, nice portion of fried shrimp. Both came with cole slaw and French fries.

+1

Long wait for food, mediocre taste and watery cocktails. Don’t bother with the gulf shrimp platter, it’s just 8 deep fried shrimp that taste just as blah and they look. Salmon Rockefeller came out cold and took 30 min to come out.

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.

Outside along the water is nice. The food 👎. Conch fritters on a bed of lettuce that looks like cabbage is a no no. Shrimps were overcooked and rubbery. 😡

We came to the Downtowner this evening for dinner. It was my son, husband, a friend and myself. Our server was great. She was attentive and brought our drinks rights away. I will say that my burger, the bacon jam burger was decent. Fries were crispy. Sons burger was also satisfactory. This is where it goes downhill. Our friends burger was ordered medium rare, came out medium well and had no flavor at all. Lastly, my husbands meal was atrocious. He ordered the chimichurri steak. As you can see from the picture...the size was laughable. THIS WAS A $22 PLATE. $22.....enough said. As the server walked back by, she checked in to our table and we pointed out the sad steak. She seemed to understand immediately and said her manager would be over. She also mentioned that this was not the first complaint this week over this dish. While we waited...my husband was hungry and had two bites....two bites too many. The flavor was "off". The friend we had with us happens to be a chef and added that when he tried a bite, it was definitely far past it's use by date. We fear that this steak may have been known in the cooler as the little one and past over too many times and likely not rotated with the stock. Regardless, the manager eventually came over and said he would replace the meal. My husband was definitely not eating anything else from this restaurant at this point. We were assured that this steak was an 8 oz portion but anyone with eyeballs can see this thin little piece of steak was far less. Side note...the picture was taken BEFORE any bite of the meal was taken. We were comped the steak meal but unfortunately we were definitely left with a sour taste in our mouths....pun intended. We will not be returning to the Downtowner which is unfortunate because we are locals and live very close. Here is the Downtowners $22 steak. 🤣🤣🤢

Very disappointing. Pros: Server was very attentive and kind, nice atmosphere (outside on the patio) Cons: food. was. awful Snapper was so over cooked it was hard to eat. Pineapple rice was obviously not freshly prepared - also over cooked. Fires were cold My friends salmon was also over cooked and rubbery. Would not recommend.

Gilberto Rojas

Nos pedimos ceviche con conchas negras y me dio cólicos, el lomo saltado lo sirven con papas de hamburguesa, nunca en mi vida he comido el lomo en esa presentación!!!!! No lo recomiendo