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    Big City Tavern

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    #96 of 935 Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
    $$ - $$$, Italian, American, Bar
    609 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2234
    +1 954-727-0307
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    Open Now:11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Tue, 6/25
    8:00 PM

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    4.0 799 reviews
    #96 of 935 Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    Service
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    Location and contact

    609 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2234
    1.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach
    Website
    +1 954-727-0307

    Menu

    SALADS‎
    6.50
    Chef's Fresh Soup of the Day
    9.00
    Seasonal Greens
    Apple, pear, walnuts, danish blue cheese, cider vinaigrette
    16.50
    Spinach Salad with Wood Grilled Shrimp
    Roasted corn, shaved apples candied pecans, local honey-herb vinaigrette
    15.00
    Chicken Milanese
    On arugula and greens salad local mozzarella burrata, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic fig vinaigrette
    13.00
    Wood grilled shrimp 16.00
    Grilled skirt steak 17.00
    Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken
    Strawberries,‎ baby arugula, almonds, goat cheese, aged balsamic vinegar
    Grilled chicken paillard 14.00
    Grilled salmon filet 16.50
    Caesar Salad
    13.00
    Iceberg Wedge Salad
    Herb‎ grilled chicken breast, sliced tomatoes, bermuda onion, bacon, blue cheese dressing
    14.00
    Chopped Greek Salad
    Herb grilled chicken breast, red onion, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, lemon thyme vinaigrette
    14.50
    Wood grilled shrimp 16.00
    Grilled skirt steak 17.00
    Cobb Salad
    With grilled chicken breast, egg, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocados, cobb dressing
    FAVORITES‎
    11.00
    10 Oz House Burger
    Hand packed, grain fed beef French fries, vine ripe tomato, red onion, lettuce, dill pickle
    13.00
    Daily Burger Special
    9.50
    Truffle
    Parmesan‎ French fries fresh & handcut, with sea salt
    15.50
    Traditional Pad Thai
    With shrimp, egg, peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions
    13.00
    Ladanna's Jerk Chicken
    Free range, bone in, ¼ chicken, red beans & rice, peppers, plantains, rum
    14.00
    Orecchiette Pasta
    House made spicy lamb sausage, rapini, tomato, mint, garlic white wine sauce
    18.00
    Grilled Salmon Filet
    Sliced vine-ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, shallots, lemon
    15.00
    Rigatoni Bolognese
    Braised beef and veal in chianti, grana padano parmesan
    DAILY SPECIALS‎
    Please Ask Your Server
    Daily price
    Market Fresh Fish of the Day
    Daily price
    12.00
    Big Cup of Soup and A
    Half sandwich of the day
    SANDWICHES‎
    12.50
    Porchetta Panini
    Roasted pork, vermont cheddar, grilled red onion, apple butter, arugula on ciabatta, waffle potato chips
    13.50
    Rib Eye Steak Sandwich
    Tomato jam, provolone, boston bibb, garlicky baguette, and French fries
    13.00
    Butcher Shop Meatball Parmesean
    With san marzano pepperonata artisan baguette, French fries
    17.00
    Maryland Crabcake Sandwich
    Dill lime tartar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, on a toasted bakery bun, waffle potato chips
    13.00
    Grilled Chicken Breast
    Smoked prosciutto, brie, basil, filoncino bread, French fries
    13.50
    Stout Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
    Vermont cheddar on artisan sourdough bread, French fries
    13.50
    Smoked Turkey Panini
    Aged vermont cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, cranberry jalapeno jam, artisan sourdough, waffle potato chips
    PIZZA‎
    12.00
    Margherita
    Tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella
    13.00
    Salsicce
    Sausage, tomato, mozzarella
    13.50
    Pepperoni
    Pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella
    WHITE WINES‎
    By the glass
    9.00
    Sparkling
    Chandon, brut, yountville
    6.00
    White Zinfandel
    Woodbridge by mondavi, acampo, ca
    7.00
    Pinot Grigio
    gabbiano, Italy
    8.00
    Pinot Grigio
    villa pozzi, Italy
    13.00
    Pinot Grigio
    santa margherita, Italy
    10.00
    Pinot Gris
    King estate, or
    8.50
    Sauvignon Blanc
    Nobilo, New Zealand
    13.00
    Sauvignon Blanc
    Kim crawford, New Zealand
    8.00
    Riesling
    Chateau st. michelle, wa
    RED WINES‎
    By the glass
    11.00
    Chianti
    fonterutoli, badiola, Italy
    8.00
    Pinot Noir
    Estancia, pinnacles ranches
    9.00
    Pinot Noir
    Oyster bay, new zealand
    12.50
    Pinot Noir
    La crema, sonoma coast
    15.00
    Pinot Noir
    Van duzer, or
    8.50
    Shiraz
    Greg‎ norman, Australia
    7.00
    Merlot
    Lindeman’s, Australia
    8.00
    Merlot
    Red rock, modesto, ca
    9.00
    Merlot
    Benzinger,‎ sonoma county, ca
    BEER‎
    5.25
    Budweiser Bud Light Coors Light Miller Light
    5.75
    Amstel Light Becks
    Becks N.A. Corona corona light dos equis heineken heineken light hoegaarden key west wheat michelob ultra moosehead new castle red stripe sam adams sam adams light sierra nevada st. pauli girl
    (Pint)
    5.50
    Goose Island 312 Wheat Il
    Blue moon co blue point toasted lager ny holy mackerel special ale fl magic hat #9 vt stella artois bel. Yuengling pa harmony’s choice
    6.00
    Beer Flight Paddle
    (4) 4oz tastes of any tap beer
    (Ask server for full list)
    6.50
    Avery White Rascal
    Brooklyn brown dogfish head 60 min. Monk in the trunk (organic) phin & matt’s american pale ale
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    About
    Big City Tavern is reminiscent of the great old taverns of Chicago, New York and Boston. The menu features fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and salads. Our extensive wine list emphasizes California varietals by the glass and bottle. Big City Tavern has a rotating selection of craft and specialty beers on tap and available in bottle. Desserts are all house made and all delicious. Big City Tavern features high tin ceilings, wood floors and rustic brick walls. Patrons can take their place at our long oak bar or in the comfort of the dining room.
    PRICE RANGE
    $31 - $40
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Italian, American, Bar
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Place

    This place has a very eclectic menu from burgers to hummus! Eaten here several times and have befriended Thierry our server! I’ve tried different dishes and they are all wonderful!

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Jb13373
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful place and alright burgers

    We needed shelter for the heavy rain and decided to have lunch here. They have endless mimosas on Saturday and Sunday which seemed very popular - the restaurant was almost full! We had burgers and they were alright and the cheapest on the menu. Fine...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank SandraLD
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Nice place! Good Food

    We were celebrating one of the girls high school graduation. Being 14 they seated us on a special table at the rears of the restaurant. Comfortable and with great attention, the menu was a nice surprise, the Mediterranean appetizers need to be recommended and the...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank RICARDOF1
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great atmosphere

    We had an impromptu visit to this restaurant and were quite impressed with the atmosphere. The front desk service was impeccable and we were shown to a table quickly despite it being packed and not having a reservation. The server was very busy and seemed...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank NicholasK887
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Late evening dinner

    Nice appetizer, and glass of wine convenient to hotel. Looks like a fun place to come with friends. Outdoor seating looks lovely. Taylor was a attentive bartender. Had the lettuce wrap beef appetizer, exactly what I was looking for.

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Pathfinder623552
    Reviewed May 17, 2019
    Great place

    The interior is decorated with quirky artifacts which are fun. The food is really, really good. Service is excellent and prices are reasonable for the quality.

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Penelope E
    Reviewed May 17, 2019
    Tried and true eatery on Las Olas Boulevard

    Big City Tavern is one of the tried and true eateries on Las Olas Boulevard. Big City's menu features fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, salads; you name it. Chef Steven Zobel and his team hand select fresh, top sourced ingredients to craft daily specials as well...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    1  Thank lauderbabe
    Reviewed May 7, 2019 via mobile
    YES 2.0

    We saw another review about Big City Tavern and the title was “YES”. We thought that was hilarious but we agreed with all the positive reviews that were posted about Big City Tavern. Earlier in the night we had dinner at YOLO and it was...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank TheGameCrafter
    Reviewed April 27, 2019 via mobile
    YES

    1st time Saturday brunch time suggest res and ask for outside - great people watching and less noisy passed on the unlikited bloodys - individual drinks MUCH better ample meal sizes favorable selection good service

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank midastew
    Reviewed April 24, 2019 via mobile
    Good place to people watch

    We had lunch here in October 2018, then dinner just recently. Lunch is definitely less crowded and noisy than dinner. But a great place to sit outside and people watch on the patio. Service is good, food was a little slow coming out but not...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    1  Thank lisa9962
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    Probably not necessary but no downside to reserving. Don't know how busy they are at this time of the year. Hope this helps!
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