Shooters Waterfront
Intracoastal, Fort Lauderdale
Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Shooters Waterfront is worth booking when the water view is central to the night: birthdays, visiting guests, casual dates, and later dinners. It is less compelling for diners chasing a chef-led menu or award-backed cooking, where smaller Fort Lauderdale peers may be a smarter fit.
About Shooters Waterfront
Shooters Waterfront is a Fort Lauderdale venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. If you are comparing options, Cafe Seville, Dal Contadino Trattoria, Martorano's, Thasos, and Zito's Italian Restaurant are other venues to consider for a different fit.
Book with the basics in mind
The schedule gives Shooters Waterfront useful planning range: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 10 PM. The dress code is casual.
For a more confident choice, compare the hours and casual dress code against the needs of your party, then cross-shop Cafe Seville, Dal Contadino Trattoria, Martorano's, Thasos, or Zito's Italian Restaurant if you want another option.
Who should choose it, and who should not
Choose Shooters Waterfront if the hours and casual dress code fit the kind of Fort Lauderdale outing you are planning. Skip it, or do more direct research before booking, if your decision depends on a specific cuisine, chef reputation, award history, menu item, price point, private-dining setup, accessibility detail, or allergy accommodation. For broader planning, the Fort Lauderdale restaurants guide is the better starting point.
For a special occasion, the honest recommendation is to confirm directly before committing if you need anything beyond the hours and casual dress code. If the evening needs another stop, scan the Fort Lauderdale bars guide; if guests are staying over, the Fort Lauderdale hotels guide is useful. For non-restaurant planning, use the Fort Lauderdale experiences guide and the Fort Lauderdale wineries guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Location
- 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- shooterswaterfront.com
- Phone
- +19545662855
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shooters Waterfront reads as a quintessential Fort Lauderdale waterside spot, trading precision for the elemental pleasures of air, light and moving water. The restaurant leans into open-air dining on the Intracoastal, where the low hum of outboard motors and the occasional horn set a mellow soundtrack. At golden hour the South Florida light flattens across the channel and the scene becomes the main attraction: tables capture sweeping waterfront views and cold drinks feel undeniably better. The editorial voice frames Shooters as unabashedly relaxed and scenic, a place built around atmosphere as much as the food itself.
Best For
This is a go-to for casual, social meals where the setting is as important as what’s on the plate. Daytime and early-evening visits (brunches, sunset gatherings and relaxed dinners) play to the restaurant’s strengths, with most seating oriented toward the Intracoastal. The kitchen complements the waterside experience, and the venue’s wine program has growing depth for guests who want both setting and substance. Groups and celebratory meetups fit naturally into the open-air layout.
Ordering Tips
Keep the mood simple: prioritize dishes that suit outdoor, shareable dining and enjoy them with a cold drink. The venue’s signature crunchy coconut shrimp and jumbo crab cakes are natural choices that align with the waterside menu described. Time a visit for golden hour when the setting is at its most flattering, and consider sampling from the wine list, which is a deliberate nod toward guests seeking substance alongside the scene. Above all, let the waterfront view guide the pace of the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Resort contemporary dining room with chic outdoor waterside lounge, artfully designed bars, and scenic waterfront views, transformed from a party spot into an effortlessly elegant space.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Very Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- crunchy coconut shrimp
- jumbo crab cakes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–10 PM
Location
3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Thasos, Notable alternative
- Martorano's, Notable alternative
- Cafe Seville, Notable alternative
- Dal Contadino Trattoria, Notable alternative
- Zito's Italian Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Fort Lauderdale
Thasos is the cleaner cross-shop for diners who want a more cuisine-led Mediterranean night, while Shooters Waterfront is stronger when the room and water setting are the reason to go. For a celebration where guests will remember the view as much as the meal, choose Shooters. For a more focused dinner, choose Thasos.
Martorano's, Cafe Seville, Dal Contadino Trattoria, and Zito's Italian Restaurant make more sense when the group wants an indoor, food-forward meal rather than a waterfront social setting. Cafe Seville and Dal Contadino Trattoria are better fits for a lower-key dinner; Martorano's is the better comparison when the night wants more personality and energy.
For getting a table, Shooters Waterfront is the practical pick for mixed groups because the format is broader and the appeal is easy to understand. On value, it works when the view is part of what guests are paying for; if the table only cares about what lands on the plate, start with Cafe Seville, Dal Contadino Trattoria, or Zito's Italian Restaurant.
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Compare Shooters Waterfront
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Shooters Waterfront | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Thasos | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Martorano's | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Cafe Seville | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Dal Contadino Trattoria | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
| Zito's Italian Restaurant | Fort Lauderdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale?
Cafe Seville, Dal Contadino Trattoria, Martorano's, Thasos, and Zito's Italian Restaurant are other venues to consider when comparing plans in or around Fort Lauderdale. Shooters Waterfront is best evaluated here by its Fort Lauderdale city location, daily hours, and casual dress code.
What should a first-timer know about Shooters Waterfront?
Treat it as a Fort Lauderdale venue with daily hours and a casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Shooters Waterfront?
The hours support daytime and evening planning, with openings at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Is Shooters Waterfront good for a special occasion?
It may fit a casual occasion if the hours and casual dress code match your plans.
