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Big City Tavern

American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Fort Lauderdale

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Big City Tavern

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Ranked #7 for cocktails in Fort Lauderdale
"The skirt steak was excellent and the portions were perfect."(5 Tips)
"Pasta special and the Craft beer list is awesome."(6 Tips)
"Short rib grilled cheese sandwich"(6 Tips)
"Bottomless mimosas"(5 Tips)

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Jacob GordonAugust 31, 2014
The skirt steak was excellent and the portions were perfect. Always consistently good food. The great service is also a plus. I would recommend to anyone who needs a place for a nice date. Love it.
VisitLauderdaleJune 29, 2015
Dessert is just $7 for delicious sweet treats like mason jar blueberry pie, pistachio brown butter Bundt cake, and flourless chocolate cake served with raspberry brownie & peanut butter mousse!
VisitLauderdaleApril 19, 2016
Whether you’re looking for a breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night meal, Big City Tavern has a variety of food and drink choices that are sure to satisfy any craving!
Francisco ArrietaNovember 18, 2015
Great service and brunch menu! Bottomless mimosas along with the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict or the Porchetta Hash if you preffer pork
BradApril 14, 2018
Short rib grilled cheese sandwich is really a short rib sandwich with cheese, Nonetheless it is delicious! The dressing on fried chicken sandwich has a nice zip.
ROBERT HARMONJune 18, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Use to have one in Boca, when that closed went to this one on Las Olas. Gone there for brunch but mainly for dinner. We take friends there for special occasions. Grill skirt steak & salmon r our fav
Marjorie DApril 10, 2016
Crab cake Benedict was delicious. Perfect portion size and the potatoes that come with it are really good too.
Mike DMarch 28, 2017
Fantastic restaurant on Las Olas! Try the meatball appetizer and any of the pasta dishes! Great selection of mix drinks and beers as well!
Ashley LewisJanuary 28, 2018
The donut of the day is fabulous! They offer a great brunch menu with lots of signature dishes! Great atmosphere, local favorite!
Tonnisha FindleyAugust 11, 2017
Had the buttermilk chicken sandwich. It was amazing. Nice flavor, crispy and juicy.
Gina Di GennaroNovember 18, 2012
Service was great and the special was delish! Loved their selection of beer. The potato lasagna was not cooked enough. Skirt steak was pretty good. I would go back again!
Marjorie DApril 10, 2016
The service here is very good; the servers were attentive, helpful, friendly, and very accomadating. Great place to get a meal.
Meaghan GeislerApril 21, 2014
Short ribs are amazing! Gab the server is incredible and helpful! Will be back when I make it to Fort Lauderdale again!
Krissy ZAugust 28, 2012
karen was an awesome waitress! the pasta dish was huuuuge! delicious food and great outdoor ambiance :)
J. Matthew CahillDecember 10, 2016
Great brunch, bottomless drinks, and our waiter did an amazing magic trick for us! Michael is a boss.
H W.February 11, 2012
The waitstaff and bartenders are always friendly. Ask about the specials for dinner and about the martinis. The pineapple martinis are really good but deadly
Marc SJuly 3, 2017
The sea scallops with risotto. Scallops were good; risotto slightly undercooked; the tomatoes are wrong for this dish. Should be left out.
Clark ConeJuly 3, 2023
Great tasting hamburgers with lightly toasted bun.
Antoinette CaraanSeptember 9, 2012
Try creme brûlée stuffed fresh toast. The caramelized sugar on top makes it even more amazing. Unlimited mimosas for $12.
Jennifer RoyerApril 5, 2014
Amazing place to eat! Lots of variety and service is excellent! I would recommend it!
Greg FernebokOctober 4, 2012
The sandwiches here are unique and huge, great beer selection, well worth visiting when your in Lauderdale
VisitLauderdaleOctober 21, 2014
Late night dining available Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-Midnight and Friday-Saturday 11:00pm-1:00am for those midnight snacks you’re craving.
Robin LeighbuchananNovember 22, 2013
If you get here before 7 o'clock you will receive a free complementary that is, beer or fabulous cocktail.
Lyma HoweggJuly 8, 2013
Super quick and excellent service, free drink for checking in, delicious food! Couldn't ask for more :)
MarcJanuary 6, 2023
Chicken sandwich looks great. Prices are great. Had the burger. Not very tasty.
Nadia SwanApril 12, 2019
Delicious salads, Nice to sit on the line between air conditioning and the outdoors.
Alex WeissDecember 18, 2014
Pasta special and the Craft beer list is awesome.
Brian HastingsFebruary 1, 2013
Really enjoyed this place, even moreso because of their free draft beer/cocktail with an entree 4SQ deal!
Jon SteinNovember 28, 2012
The scallops are a phenomenal dish, unexpectedly so. Bacon and pancetta with white beans, sure why not?
Richard KiddNovember 9, 2014
The fish special is amazing. It was Mahi when I was here.
Elle ChanJune 26, 2014
The Quinoa Salad was refreshing, healthy and delicious. Yum yum yum
Jordan AdairJuly 12, 2015
What's not good? Amazing! Right up there with my favorite spots in SoFL
Abner AcevesFebruary 6, 2015
Burger here are amazing. Also an impressive beer selection
New Times Broward Palm BeachMay 10, 2011
Beer snobs all over South Florida will slobber over the pints of Warsteiner, Guinness Stout, and J.W. Dundee's Original Honey Brown Lager.
Meaghan GeislerApril 21, 2014
Best place I have eaten at in a long time!
💫CocoJanuary 17, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Try the Margarita Pizza I’m Happy Hour
Olivia SmalleyNovember 16, 2013
David is a great server, he is attentive, timely and a fantastic worker!
Craig MiddletonMarch 14, 2015
The cheese tasting was delicious, definitely worth a try!
Leslie FlorezOctober 18, 2013
Sitting outside in the cafe tables feels like a part of a Thomas Kincaid painting.Try the waffle chips!!!
garyAugust 17, 2014
Awesome brunch specials. Great atmosphere and location.
Ruben GarciaJune 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great place; however, wish they would add at least one IPA to their draft beer selection.
Tarsis LopezJune 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Brian is an awesome bartender and will have you taken care of well every single time
Colleen AlvinoMarch 8, 2013
This place has excellent food .Chilean Sea bass was the best I've ever had .
Ramiro DelgadoSeptember 20, 2015
Ribeye Sandwich with a Guinness beer
Carly SteeleJuly 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
12$ bottomless mimosas with purchase of any entree :) they will also make a cranberry version with no charge!
Chido MunjMay 13, 2013
The food & drinks were amazing, don't be scared to try anything on the menu food/drink.
Tod JacksonJuly 21, 2014
Quick service for lunch. Huge beer selection and food good
Joey RicardNovember 27, 2011
When you go here, ask for "the amazing Steven".... He is the man! Great server!!
Kasie Lynn ClouserFebruary 24, 2011
the asian calamari is amazing. and the sidewalk tables give the feel of the big city.
John KassMay 17, 2017
Great steak. Eat at the bar.

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