Date night in Fort Lauderdale: waterfront dinners on Las Olas, the Broward Center and The Parker, wine bars, late kitchens and a sunset cruise, with hours.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Hours and details come from each venue’s own website, linked below. Hours change, especially on holidays; book ahead and check before you go.
A Fort Lauderdale date night usually means Las Olas Boulevard, the water or both. Here are restaurants with water views and late kitchens, the two big theaters, wine bars and a sunset cruise, from each venue’s own site. This is a list, not a ranking.
At a glance
- On the water: Ocean Prime, Casa Sensei, Shooters Waterfront.
- A show: Broward Center for the Performing Arts or The Parker.
- Late: YOLO, American Social and Lona until 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.
- On a boat: Water Taxi’s Sunset Music Cruise; Holiday Lights Cruises in December.
Dinner
| Restaurant | Address | Dinner hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Prime | 171 Las Olas Circle | 3 to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday | 954-302-3838 |
| Casa Sensei | 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd. | 4 to 10:30 p.m. Monday; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday; to 11:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday | See website |
| Catch & Cut | 1309 E. Las Olas Blvd. | 4 to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday; 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday | 954-533-1838 |
| Sixty Vines | 800 E. Las Olas Blvd. | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Sunday; to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday | See website |
| Louie Bossi’s | 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd. | Lunch and dinner seven days | 954-356-6699 |
| Shooters Waterfront | 3033 NE 32nd Ave. | Dinner from 4 p.m. | 954-566-2855 |
Ocean Prime describes a two-story waterfront restaurant of more than 15,000 square feet by the Las Olas Bridge, with outdoor terraces on both levels. Casa Sensei serves Pan-Asian food with views along the New River. Sixty Vines pours wine from a tap wall, including flights. Louie Bossi’s offers valet service daily. More restaurants are on the Las Olas Association’s food and drink list, and in our Las Olas Boulevard guide.
A show
| Theater | Address | Box office |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | 201 SW 5th Ave. | 954-462-0222 |
| The Parker | 707 NE 8th St. | 954-462-0222 |
The Broward Center hosts the Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series and concerts; The Parker books touring musicians and family shows. For rock and club shows, Culture Room is at 3045 N. Federal Highway. See our live music and nightlife guide.
Wine bars and lounges
- Vinos Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge, 901 E. Las Olas Blvd., (954) 765-6730: wines, cheese plates, small bites and tapas, according to the Las Olas Association’s member listing and its website.
- Sixty Vines, 800 E. Las Olas Blvd.: a tap wall of wines by the glass or flight.
- YOLO’s O Lounge, 333 E. Las Olas Blvd.: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. YOLO’s dress code rules out beach attire, tank tops and athletic wear.
Late openings
| Venue | Address | Late hours |
|---|---|---|
| YOLO | 333 E. Las Olas Blvd. | To 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday |
| American Social | 721 E. Las Olas Blvd. | To 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday |
| Lona Cocina & Tequileria | 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. | To 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday; late-night menu 10 p.m. to midnight |
| The Floridian | 1492 E. Las Olas Blvd. | Open 24 hours |
On the water
- Sunset Music Cruise: Water Taxi’s monthly cruise from Shooters Waterfront, with happy hour from 5 p.m., sailing at 6:30 p.m., a sunset toast and up to 100 guests. Details.
- Holiday Lights Cruises: Dec. 4 to Jan. 3, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on select dates, from Stop 1 by the Stranahan House; no cruises Dec. 12, 24 or 25. Details.
Before you go
- Parking near Las Olas: the association’s parking page; several garages stay open until 3 a.m.
- Getting home: see our getting around guide.
Related: brunch, Valentine’s Day and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I have a waterfront dinner in Fort Lauderdale?
Ocean Prime, 171 Las Olas Circle, sits on the water by the Las Olas Bridge and serves dinner from 3 p.m. nightly. Casa Sensei, 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., is on the water, and Shooters Waterfront, 3033 NE 32nd Ave., is on the Intracoastal.
Where are the theaters in Fort Lauderdale?
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is at 201 SW 5th Ave. and The Parker at 707 NE 8th St. Both share the box office line 954-462-0222.
Is there a sunset cruise in Fort Lauderdale?
Water Taxi runs a monthly Sunset Music Cruise from Shooters Waterfront, 3033 NE 32nd Ave., with happy hour from 5 p.m. and sailing at 6:30 p.m. In December it runs Holiday Lights Cruises from Dec. 4 to Jan. 3.
Which Fort Lauderdale restaurants are open late?
YOLO, 333 E. Las Olas Blvd., American Social, 721 E. Las Olas Blvd., and Lona Cocina & Tequileria, 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., are open until 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.
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