Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A downtown Fort Lauderdale steakhouse with Georgian accents, open until midnight Tuesday through Sunday. The late hours and SE 5th Avenue location suit post-event dinners, but ingredient-sourcing detail remains unconfirmed—book for convenience and format rather than pedigree until the restaurant publishes more on its beef and wine programs.
About Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse
Book Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse if you want an evening reservation window in Fort Lauderdale with service scheduled until midnight on operating days. Key planning details: the restaurant is closed Monday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Friday, opens at 4 PM Saturday and Sunday, and lists a smart casual dress code. For menu specifics, pricing, chef information, booking policies, and sourcing details, check directly with the restaurant before booking.
The Room and the Format
Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse is suited to a dinner-focused visit. The name indicates a steakhouse positioning, but before planning around specific dishes, service style, beverage program, or menu format, check with the restaurant directly. For now, the most dependable planning facts are the evening hours and the smart casual dress code.
How It Fits the Fort Lauderdale Landscape
Within Fort Lauderdale, Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse is best compared on practical planning details. If you are deciding between nearby dinner options, you might also look at Timpano Las Olas, Wild Sea Las Olas, YOLO, IT ITALY, or Sky Thai Sushi, depending on the kind of night you want. Askaneli’s midnight closing time on Tuesday through Sunday is its clearest advantage for later dining plans, while the 4 PM Saturday and Sunday opening can work for earlier weekend dinners.
Explore the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurants guide for alternatives, or check Fort Lauderdale bars for post-dinner options.
Quick reference: 5 PM–midnight Tuesday–Friday, 4 PM–midnight Saturday–Sunday, closed Monday; smart casual dress code; Fort Lauderdale.
Planning details
- Location
- 511 SE 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- askanelirestaurantfl.com
- Phone
- +17542005917
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Askaneli blends the ancient, rustic traditions of Georgian cooking with the familiar structure of an American steakhouse. The kitchen leans on wood-fired preparations, slow-cooked meats and herb-forward, walnut-based sauces, giving the food an earthy, Old World character even as service and plating nod to steakhouse conventions. The program places Georgian wine front and center, so the dining room feels curated and deliberate rather than trend-driven. Overall the room reads as a polished, classic steakhouse that foregrounds regional Georgian flavors—comfortable and refined, with a clear culinary identity rooted in tradition.
Best For
This is a restaurant for groups and for nights when you want to make the meal the occasion. The write-up highlights Georgia’s supra tradition of communal feasting and a menu built around shareable signatures like khachapuri and khinkali, which makes the venue a natural fit for group dining and celebrations. Its steakhouse structure and wine-focused program also make it suitable for special-occasion dinners where a more elevated, wine-forward experience is desired. Downtown Fort Lauderdale location on the Las Olas corridor keeps it convenient for after-work or evening plans.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Georgian signatures and communal format: order khachapuri Adjaruli and plates of khinkali to share as a starting point, then add heartier wood-fired meats such as the pork kabob. The dining tradition described encourages passing and sharing, so plan for multiple small-to-large plates rather than single entrées. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on Georgian wine traditions, ask the staff about regional wine pairings from Georgia to complement the rich, herb- and walnut-forward flavors. Save room for any traditional sweets noted on the menu if you want a full cultural sweep.
Venue details
Ambiance
Club-like with sofa seating, low tables, plush sofas, and a warm inviting atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Khachapuri Adjaruli
- Khinkali
- Pork Kabob
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 511 SE 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Planning details
Location
511 SE 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Timpano Las Olas, Notable alternative
- IT ITALY, Notable alternative
- Sky Thai Sushi, Notable alternative
- YOLO, Notable alternative
- Wild Sea Las Olas, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Fort Lauderdale's downtown dining set, the late hours are the clearest differentiator: Timpano Las Olas and IT ITALY close earlier, and YOLO wraps by 11 PM on weekends. Only Wild Sea Las Olas matches the midnight schedule, but with an oyster-and-crudo focus rather than steakhouse cuts. If you need a table after 10 PM and prefer red meat to raw fish, this becomes the practical choice by default.
For a special-occasion dinner with transparent sourcing and a track record, Wild Sea Las Olas or YOLO offer more published detail on their supply chains and chef résumés. If the Georgian wine angle intrigues you, call ahead to confirm the cellar list before committing, many hybrid concepts under-stock the heritage side of the menu. For value and ease of booking, Sky Thai Sushi and Timpano Las Olas are safer bets with established neighborhood reputations, though neither offers the steakhouse format or the late-night window.
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Compare Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Timpano Las Olas | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| IT ITALY | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Sky Thai Sushi | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| YOLO | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Wild Sea Las Olas | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse?
The restaurant’s hours are 5 PM to midnight Tuesday through Friday, 4 PM to midnight Saturday and Sunday, and closed Monday. If you need a particular time, confirm availability directly before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse?
Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse is in Fort Lauderdale and operates in the evening. It is closed Mondays, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Friday, and opens at 4 PM Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, the most useful planning point is that the restaurant serves evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Monday.
What should I wear to Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse?
The dress code is smart casual. That is the clearest guidance to follow for an evening meal at Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale.
