BLD Group Reviews

been coming here for 30 years...the best local in Ft. Lauderdale

Always a good place to go ....lots been a regular birthday lunch for a few years. Very clean and under Covid 19 restrictions.

Been going here for years. Still love it.sitting outside enjoying fresh oysters

Our captain told us to bring our catch here.they cook it great. Everything was perfect

Busy hangout. It seems that oysters and other shellfish are good there. Fish is fresh.

Is there a 10 Stars?? I have been visiting Southport for more than 20 years. This is a local favorite :) be sure to try the Old Bay Shrimp it can not be beat.
True Story: I have traveled the globe and ran into people multiple occasions sporting this bars logo desined t-shirt....it is just that great!! Thank you Buddy and the team you have always done a remarkable job.

Clam Chowder was amazing!! Literally the best I've ever had. Fish spread was great!! Had we only ordered those 2 things I would have given this place a 5 star.
Conch fritters tasted rotten and was very dry. My fish and chips was as if I went through a Long John Silvers drive thru. Very greasy and soggy. My husband had the combo fried basket and said everything had so much breading you couldn't taste any meat. French fries under my fish where more grease drained out on them were soggy. The Cole slaw was good, I like that it was chilled, nice and crispy and perfect amount of slaw dressing.

Clam chowder unlike any other... Took a quart to-go!

The stuffed oysters and grilled oysters are to die for

Excellent we came all the way from Denver just to eat here !

Just about everything on their menu blows other seafood places out of the water! I crave their grilled oysters at least once a month. A must-visit for the food and folks whenever I m in Fort Lauderdale.

Decent food, good options, outdoor seating available

This place is the bomb. Florida seafood at its freshest and best. It is a must stop every time we are in Fort Lauderdale. Will be there in few weeks. If the weather is cooperating we will get a spot on the deck overlooking the canal, order some conch fritters, some clams or mussels and a pitcher of Yuengling. Eat Fish Live Longer. Eat Oysters Love Longer. Eat Clams Last Longer.

Great happy hour Gulf Oysters, clean, meaty, shucked nicely. Mahi tacos were also great! Old bay shrimp were rather small, but very tasty. Bartender provided great conversation, and locals were super nice.

A hidden gem. If you love seafood this is the place to go. Great patio and wonderful atmosphere.

The view of the water is a beautiful long view, the atmosphere is casual, and the staff is attentive. I had the Crawfish bisque which was the special... sadly, all I could taste was old Bay seasoning. The bread roll was fresh and yummy. I also tried the fried cod which was crispy, and adding salt made it really good. Overall it was an okay visit.

This is a fun, family-friendly restaurant with its back opening out onto a canal. Great service. The food is not great, most of it is deep fried in a thick batter that makes it hard to taste the food underneath.

Great place right on the water. Awesome seafood, and live music. Very cool place to hang out....

Absolutely love this place and the atmosphere outside! Can t wait to go back!

Our favorite place to grab some beer and seafood. We take boats right up to the dock, tie off, and sit outside to catch the sunset with some oysters. Love it here.

Very pleased with our first visit. Food was excellent and so was the service.

I loved so much the food and the view over this place, people just get off their boats to sit and eat.

Love the place! A great dive bar with good, traditional American food.They are known for fresh seafood but I don't fancy oysters so can't elaborate on that. Wings, jalapeno poppers, clam chowder & seared chicken were all great though. Interesting, diverse crowd, good vibe & you can come by a boat! They also have dinghy parking for cruisers.($10 that they'll take off your bill if you order anything, which is fair.)

Took an Uber from the beach. Short and inexpensive ride for a very casual environment, personable staff, and the best oysters I've had in a very long time. I also ordered the "smoked fish dip". It came with saltine crackers....I would pass on that.

Overall, I'm very glad I found this hidden gem.

We had a wonderful dinner with the family at Southport raw bar on Friday night. The only strange occurrence was when the bartender did not know how to make a kitty cocktail/Shirley Temple for our 11 year old and told me it sounded perverted . Everybody at the bar that overheard had a good laugh and explain to her how to make the simple drink. Maybe some bartender training 101 is necessary?

Wonderful food, staff, and clients. If you wanted to step things up a notch I d recommend some non plastic furniture but I guess it kind of makes the atmosphere complete!

Keep up the good work!!!

Love this place for its great food, ambiance and location.ive been there already 5 times and unfortunately always leaving not completely satisfied as the service,including the cashier, is really bad . Such a waste as that place has so much potential.

Blackened fish was dry, portions very small for the prices ($22 a dozen raw oysters???) service was a bit lacking, sorry to say. Definitely not the beach feel i was expecting. Maybe just an off day for them.

There was a wait for a table and food, but there's a reason for that. The food is amazing..try the Mahi and their signature dessert!

Great atmosphere and service is terrific.. oysters were super fresh.. Try the combo chowder! Think it's a combination of conch chowder on one side of the bowl and Manhattan clam chowder on the other side of the bowl.. Then mix it up!! Burgers are grilled outside and perfectly cooked... can get very busy at times but sit inside if you have to, it's worth it.. say Hi to Schantal, our great waitress!

I was in town for business and was looking for some good seafood and casual setting as a solo diner this fit the bill. There was live music on the evening I went which was nice! The view is lovely and the food was delicious and priced well.

Great happy hour, food is always good (fried and raw oysters are my go to besides conch fritters).. had a mistake with our order one day and the mngr comped it to make up for it, stand up guy! Did it fast!

Great place to relax, they never push you to leave.

We had a wonderful dining experience tonight. All the seafood was cooked to perfection and was plump, juicy, and delicious! We shared the seafood basket, half pound of old bay shrimp, and oysters seaport. Yum! To top it all off, we told our server we were catching a flight and she had us out in less than 45 minutes. Thank you so much!I

Nice and reasonable priced food, with a good atmosphere ..what more can you ask for?

Excellent Seafood unbelievable service friendly neighborhood atmosphere. I've lived in the area since 1985 and visited every possible Seafood Mom Pop Italian you name it. This is by far one of the best do yourself a favor check out Southport Raw Bar.

If you like undercooked fish than this is the place. Claimed grouper doesn't need to be cooked all the way. Also service shaky and needs a makeover

Food was very good, service was okay, it was a very hopping place, very limited parking and 2 setting area with separate seating lists. Outside waiting was very long.

Good. Not the most options on the menu but the atmosphere is great! Eat out back by the water!

4.5 stars. The food is good, consistent, and what you would expect for a South Florida raw bar. They have live music outside on the weekends and it's a great place to grab a meal and some drinks when the weather cooperates. The reason why I really enjoy this place is because it's one of the few places left in South Florida that feels like a real local hangout. The prices are reasonable and affordable. Nothing feels more Floridian than sitting by the dock and enjoying a fried fish sandwich and a few cold beers.

Absolutely horrendous experience. Arrived at 8:30pm on 4/28/2018 and was told 10-15 minute wait for outside seating. We sat patiently outside until 9:15pm until I complained to the hostess. She admitted she made a mistake and seated a couple that came in after us. Not only did she do nothing to try and make things better, we missed the time frame to order the oysters. My date night with my girlfriend was completely ruined. Do
Not recommend supporting this establishment. Nothing was done to fix their mistake. A lack of training in interpersonal skills is obvious in this business. I ve had 1 good experience before, but this was too much. Do not recommend.

Always a great time and amazing food with my family!

We love this place ,people they are super nice food is great and for a good time with family and friends this place is perfect.

Nice atmosphere and really good food. Fish and chips were great, but not as good as the blackened dolphin tacos. Would highly recommend!

Love the oysters and Old Bay shrimp. Casual waterfront dining with boat access.

The service is wonderful and it is the main reason for the high stars.

First visited almost ten years ago, but I make sure to stop in every time I'm in Fort Lauderdale since. It may not look like much, but the food is tasty and the oysters are fresh.

Southport Raw Bar is filled with locals who know it's the place to go for great food and value. It's always busy because the service and quality are among the best in South Florida. It's a casual, down to earth place with no pretensions, and a restaurant I highly recommend.

Laid back and friendly environment. Great staff and an awesome place to have dinner with friends, family, or co-workers. Live music is a plus at just the right volume.

Meh.... Key lime pie was mediocre, fish n chips ok, oysters were sandy. There is a 100xs better oyster bar in Wilton Manor. BUT this place is on the water where all the trash flows to.

Southport was a little too dirty looking. The carpet was really dirty looking and just old. We sat outside on the deck next to the water which is always nice. We had clams and baked oysters which were a little spicy but good. My husband had blackened Mahi mahi tacos which were delicious. If you can overlook the dirty rundown carpet and old feel of the place you will be fine. Staff wasn't particularly warm and inviting. it was a shorts, flip flops, and tshirt kind of place. Very relaxed atmosphere.

Great seafood and excellent service. Keep coming back. Kids friendly too.

If there is a place where you can feel safe eating oysters even out of season this is the place. Informal casual setting with awesome food and excellent service. Best clam chowder in town.

I love this place, food is always fresh, service is super friendly and the outside space is very enjoyable! Sometimes they have live music which makes it much better too!

Great, kind service. Portion of mahi-mahi could have been bigger but flavor was delicious.