Big City Tavern

4.4
2313 reviews

About

American RestaurantTavern
At Big City Tavern, our menu features fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and more. Chef Steven Zobel and his team hand select fresh, top sourced ingredients to craft daily specials as well as the dishes that have established us as a local favorite. Each day desserts, pastas, breads and gelato are all house made.

Location

Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
2,313 reviews
5 stars
1,450
4 stars
518
3 stars
193
2 stars
47
1 star
105

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service, particularly highlighting servers like Jocelyn and Ashley for their exceptional hospitality.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the flavors and freshness, some found certain dishes underwhelming or poorly executed.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was frequently described as lively and enjoyable, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Management Issues

There were complaints regarding management behavior, particularly towards staff, which negatively impacted some customers' experiences.

Cleanliness Concerns

A few reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly in restrooms, which detracted from the overall dining experience.
  • JC
    jose Cortes
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing burger. Got the special with Canadian bacon and cheese. They allowed me to get a Cesar salad instead of fries. Lively for a Sunday night. Good people watching. Burger $21.50 Special burger $23.50 Club sandwhcih was good too
  • GP
    Giancarlo Puentes
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    Food was incredible, very attentive service as well. Went for a work lunch, it was incredible how accommodating the staff were to such a large party!
  • JT
    Jason Taylor
    Nov 13, 2025
    4.0
    Visited Big City Tavern on a Wednesday evening. The outdoor patio was packed, so we opted to eat inside. We were seated at a sizable leather booth table that could have easily accommodated 4, so the 2 of us had plenty of room. Our server Tony greeted us and took our drink order. We opted to split a few appetizers for our meal. We ordered the pretzel with cheese dip and mustard; the smoked fish dip; and the Asian chicken wings. The pretzel was a large Bavarian style soft pretzel. Both dipping sauces were very good and complemented the pretzel well. The fish dip was chunkier than I liked and served inside a mason jar like container with a cocktail form, with 4 pieces of soft pita and pickled onions and jalapeños. We asked for more pita as we still had about half the container left when the first pieces were finished. Tony brought us out 4 more pieces and it was the perfect amount. The chicken wings seemed to be twice fried. The sauce was tasty, though I would have been happy with more of it on the wing. But I dipped the crispy skin in the little pool of sauce on the bottom of the ramekin and made it work. The ginger ranch dip served with it worked well with the wing too. We saved some room for dessert and shared a crème brûlée cheesecake. For a Wednesday on Las Olas, they had a good crowd. We were pretty easy customers I thought. I would go back to try other entrees too!
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    Angela McCain
    Nov 4, 2025
    5.0
    I didn't have the food but the drinks....... delicious 😋. They make the smoothest dirty Martini I have ever had in my life so far. We also got an espresso martini and a Paloma.......all delicious!!!! Made drinks from any other place feel disappointing. The food looked really good but we had already eaten beforehand. The staff and the atmosphere also made this place stand out in the best way!
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    Alexandra Martinez
    Oct 29, 2025
    5.0
    Wow! Big City Tavern exceeded all my expectations! The lobster mac & cheese is absolutely to die for — hands down the best I’ve ever had! The lobster meat was super tender and juicy, the mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, and the mocktail drinks were so refreshing. Honestly, I can’t believe this was my first time coming here. The food did take a little longer to come out, but it was totally worth the wait. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. Definitely adding this spot to my favorites!

Frequently Asked Questions About Big City Tavern

What types of cuisine does Big City Tavern serve?

Big City Tavern offers fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, salads, and more, featuring house-made desserts, pastas, breads, and gelato crafted from top-sourced ingredients by Chef Steven Zobel and his team.

What are the operating hours of Big City Tavern?

Big City Tavern is open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 AM, Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM.