Cafe Del Mar

3.5(232)

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213 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States

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Monday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Thursday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Friday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Saturday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Sunday8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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About Cafe Del Mar

Ocean-view seating & prime people-watching at a casual eatery with Italian fare & beach cuisine.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 4, 2025.

3.5/5

Based on 232 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Karen Kendzierski

2 months ago

Went here on a Friday night. Service was a little slow. Espresso martinis and bruschetta were excellent! In general, food and drinks are expensive in the area.

Ashley Umgelder

8 years ago

They had 1 cook on a weekend as well of it being a festival weekend. We asked for the loaded mozzarella sticks and got 5 tomatoes and mozzarella, for $15. The waitress didn't understand anything we as...

Micah Collett

9 years ago

My wife and I were visiting Ft. Lauderdale and were lured into this place by the 2 for 1 drink special and live music(which was very good). The service wasn't terrible, they were kind enough to move o...

Justin H

12 years ago

Came here with the family.. LIVE music is great!! There was 2 guitarists playing music and it was a very lively atmosphere. Tip is calculated automatically (15%) into check..service was okay. View of ...

Ivan Stoytchovski

8 years ago

Great place. Delicious food. Nice live music.

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Mixed dining experience with positive comments on atmosphere offset by concerns about value and service. The average rating suggests there is room for improvement.

Customer Favorites

Espresso martinis and bruschetta were mentioned as excellent. Live music also contributed positively to the dining experience.

Atmosphere & Service

The presence of live music, particularly guitarists, created a lively atmosphere, and ocean views and outdoor seating were appreciated. Service quality was inconsistent, ranging from slow to problematic communication, with automatic gratuity sometimes being a surprise.

Value & Quality

Some reviewers found the drinks and food overpriced, especially considering the quality. Concerns were raised about the quality of pastries and the value of drink specials.

Areas for Improvement

Addressing issues with service speed and staff understanding would enhance customer satisfaction. Improving the value proposition, particularly concerning drink specials and dessert quality, is needed.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight the quality of specific menu items like espresso martinis and bruschetta, but expense remains a consideration. Service speed continues to be a potential issue.