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    Kelly's Landing New England Seafood, Bar in Fort Lauderdale
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    Kelly's Landing New England Seafood

    Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale

    Bar in Fort Lauderdale, United States

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    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Why go

    Kelly's Landing New England Seafood is the practical pick for a casual seafood-first meal in Fort Lauderdale, especially when the group wants a low-drama dinner rather than a lounge or steakhouse night. Choose Anthony's Runway 84 for a more occasion-coded room, or Koi - Sushi Lounge if sushi is the priority.

    About Kelly's Landing New England Seafood

    Kelly's Landing New England Seafood is a Fort Lauderdale venue with a casual dress code and daily hours that start at 11 AM. For readers comparing it with options like Koi - Sushi Lounge or Tokyo Sushi Omakase Restaurant, the key distinction is simple: Kelly's Landing New England Seafood is a casual Fort Lauderdale choice rather than a formal, dress-up plan.

    Choose it for a casual Fort Lauderdale meal

    The clearest fit is casual. Kelly's Landing New England Seafood is open every day, with hours listed from 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. If the occasion calls for a more dressed-up comparison point, Anthony's Runway 84 may be worth considering separately.

    Where it fits in a Fort Lauderdale night out

    Use Kelly's Landing New England Seafood as a casual Fort Lauderdale option when the schedule works for its posted hours. It is not a late-night venue. Friday and Saturday extend to 10 PM, while the other days close at 9 PM.

    For broader planning, compare it with other Fort Lauderdale dining options through our full Fort Lauderdale restaurants guide. If you are weighing different styles of night out, compare Kelly's Landing New England Seafood with options such as Koi - Sushi Lounge, Tokyo Sushi Omakase Restaurant, Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant, KUBO Asian fusion and bar -Ft. lauderdale, or Anthony's Runway 84.

    The takeThis is a spot for informal gatherings and sensible seafood meals. The clientele described (marina workers, boat owners, hotel guests and long-term residents) suggests the restaurant works well for after‑work stops, casual hangouts and practical group meals where the food, not the scene, is the reason to come. The space is designed to handle the noise and rhythm of a busy, working dining room, so it suits diners who want convivial, unpretentious seafood without the trappings of fine dining.
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    Bar contextFort Lauderdale, United States

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
    Location
    1305 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
    Website
    kellyslanding.com
    Phone
    +1 954 760 7009
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Kelly's Landing reads like a transplanted New England fish house placed into Fort Lauderdale's pragmatic dining corridor. The restaurant has a working-room energy and a nostalgic, non-fussy approach to seafood, with chowders, fried plates and cold-water fish preparations. It leans into regional tradition rather than trend-chasing, so the atmosphere feels straightforward and familiar rather than stylized. Because the address sits near marina infrastructure, the restaurant carries a functional nautical logic: it's more about honest seafood and social bustle than about polished formality or spectacle.

    Best For

    This is a spot for informal gatherings and sensible seafood meals. The clientele described (marina workers, boat owners, hotel guests and long-term residents) suggests the restaurant works well for after‑work stops, casual hangouts and practical group meals where the food, not the scene, is the reason to come. The space is designed to handle the noise and rhythm of a busy, working dining room, so it suits diners who want convivial, unpretentious seafood without the trappings of fine dining.

    Ordering Tips

    Stick to the house’s strengths: chowders, fried seafood and cold-water fish preparations anchor the concept, so those are the most reliable bets. Expect straightforward, traditional preparations rather than modernist reinterpretations; come ready for generous, unfussy plates meant to be enjoyed in a bustling room. Because the place trades on its New England-house legitimacy, ordering a classic chowder or a fried seafood plate is the clearest way to sample what the concept does well.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy laid-back dining room with friendly local atmosphere.

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    Vibe

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    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup Outing

    Experience

    Standalone

    Format

    Booth SeatingOutdoor Terrace

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    Bar Category
    Pub
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    1305 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11 AM–9 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM–9 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM–9 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM–9 PM
    Friday
    11 AM–10 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM–10 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM–9 PM

    Location

    1305 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Directions

    +1 954 760 7009

    kellyslanding.com

    Also consider

    Where to Go If This Does Not Fit

    Pick Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant if the group specifically wants raw bar and a similar seafood lane. Pick Anthony's Runway 84 if the dinner needs more celebration energy and a room that feels more formal.

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    How It Compares

    Kelly's Landing New England Seafood is the clearer choice when the brief is casual seafood and an easy Fort Lauderdale dinner. Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant is the closer cross-shop for a raw-bar mood, while Anthony's Runway 84 is the better fit when ambiance and a bigger celebration setting matter more than seafood focus.

    Against Tokyo Sushi Omakase Restaurant and Koi - Sushi Lounge, this is less about precision sushi and more about a familiar seafood meal that works for mixed groups. Choose the sushi venues when the format is the point; choose Kelly's Landing when the table wants seafood without committing the night to omakase or lounge energy.

    KUBO Asian fusion and bar -Ft. lauderdale is the better option for a broader Asian-fusion menu and a bar-forward night. Kelly's Landing is easier to understand for value-minded seafood diners, especially when the occasion is relaxed rather than dressy.

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    Kelly's Landing New England SeafoodFort LauderdaleNo published awards
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Kelly's Landing New England Seafood open late?

    It is open later on Friday and Saturday, when hours run until 10 PM. Monday through Thursday and Sunday hours run from 11 AM to 9 PM.