Known for its sun-soaked beaches and laid-back luxury, Greater Fort Lauderdale has also emerged as a rising star on the fine dining map. With award-winning chefs, oceanfront ambiance and globally inspired menus, the region offers culinary experiences that rival major food capitals. Among the standout delicacies gracing local menus is caviar, served in inventive, elegant and unforgettable ways.
With National Caviar Day approaching on July 18, there’s no better time to explore the region’s elevated dining scene. From traditional service to surprising takes in martinis, desserts and small bites, here are the top spots in Greater Fort Lauderdale where this luxury ingredient shines
Starting with a classic, Marky’s Caviar Lounge at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood serves a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes – and you can add caviar to almost everything on the menu. The traditional caviar service is served with egg yolk, egg white, onion, chives, créme fraîche, and blinis. On the main menu, guests will find signature dishes like the “HUSO Dog” made with King Crag legs and topped with caviar; and the caviar fries served with smoked trout roe, kewpie, and topped with caviar.
The meal of caviar galore pairs perfectly with the lounge’s Millionaire Martini with Kaluga Royal Caviar, not to mention the possibility to substitute the regular recipe for the Beluga Gold Vodka for a Billionaire Martini. Plus, ending the meal on a sweet note, choose between Marky's Caviar Tiramisu and the Coffee & Chocolate Caviar cake.
For a Michelin-recognized experience, MAASS — which features a Michelin-starred chef’s counter — serves signature dishes like the Kaluga caviar snack, presented atop a French onion-flavored potato hash brown with fresh chives. The Charred Avocado dish, available at lunch, features grilled avocado topped with lobster salad, caviar and grilled scallion, accompanied by crisp nori chips.
Another caviar-centric option is the Potato Pancake & Caviar. Served during brunch, it’s presented with a crispy potato pancake, chives and French onion dip. The lunch version is topped with cheddar and chives.
At Michelin-recommended Daniel’s Steakhouse, the delicacy appears throughout the menu. For a snack, guests can choose between a traditional caviar service or the chips and dips version. For appetizers, the Arrowhead Beef Wagyu tartare and the Florida Blue Crab Cake both feature Kaluga caviar.
Right next door, D’s Sports Bar — Daniel’s sister concept — brings elevated flavor to a more relaxed setting with its standout Chicken & Caviar starter, featuring Free Bird organic chicken breast with Kaluga caviar and crème fraîche.
For caviar lovers who prefer a panoramic view, Nubé Rooftop serves up coastal elegance. The “Caviar in the Clouds” features Nubé imperial caviar, fluffy manchego and potato chips, while the wagyu tartare bites feature daikon, pickled radish, cucumber, parmesan snow, ají amarillo aioli, potato rostis, and can be topped with caviar.
Boatyard is another option for a waterfront caviar service. The coastal seafood-centric restaurant features an upscale indoor dining room, a four-sided indoor bar, and a waterfront dockside bar and fire pit lounge area where guests can enjoy the caviar service. The star of the show, however, is the “Caviar-tini” made with caviar-stuffed olives, olive brine, a cube of diamond ice, and Absinthe perfume spray of Ketel One Vodka or Monkey 47 Gin.
Just a couple of miles away on Las Olas Boulevard, YOLO offers a luxurious caviar bump with a chilled Cincoro blanco tequila shot paired with Golden Osetera caviar.
Lastly, tucked away in Wilton Manors is Le Patio. This “tiniest cutest Restaurant in South Florida” has served European comfort food since 2008, and its menu includes dishes like Escargots de Bourgogne, Mussels à la crème, and Tomatoes a la Provencal. Of course, the reason why this local gem makes this list is because of its caviar dish of Danish Caviar, served with warm blinis, creme fraiche, and a shot of champagne.
Whether you are a caviar lover or are ready to taste the delicacy for the first time, Greater Fort Lauderdale is the culinary destination for you