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Side Bar
Category: Nightlife Dance Clubs Dance Clubs [Edit]
210 SW 2nd StFort Lauderdale, FL 33310
(954) 524-1818
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2 pm
Mon-Thu 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Classy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
51 reviews for Side Bar
Review Highlights
"Butternut squash purses would melt in your mouth."
(in 4 reviews)
"HONEY-SOY GLAZED SALMON - $25."
(in 1 review)
"I had the gouda mac and cheese for another side and I was..."
(in 3 reviews)
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Amanda S.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/29/2012 7 Check-ins Here
Great place for Friday and Saturday night! Must visit Joe at the back bar for a great drink and place to chill. Then hit the dance floor to wear out your feet and legs.
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Review from Lisa M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/17/2012
Excellent service, fresh hot delicious food
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Review from Miranda P.
Miami Beach, FL
6/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I heart the Himmarshee Area! Awesome Ambiance!
Had a small get-together here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our server said the chef is experimenting with the desserts, which was why there was no dessert menu. We took a chance on his "confectionstein" creations and ordered the chocolate cake, which was richer than the Real Housewives of Miami and the pineapple upside down cake tasted like it was made by Hawaiian cherubs in Heaven.
Two desserts and a couple drinks (beer & a glass of wine) cost us close to $70 so it definitely wasn't cheap. But, we did have the best seats in the house on the outdoor couches - perfect for a little party. -
Review from Guil M.
4/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We came here for the first time as part of the UYE pub crawl for April Fool's day. I had been wanting to come to Himmarshee for a while to try their food, but this time we only had drinks since it was so late.
The overall atmosphere was fantastic. We walked in, no cover, and went straight upstairs to check out the second floor. They have a nice-looking bar up there with an outside patio that overlooks all the bars and clubs on Las Olas Riverfront.
We were already pretty messed up due to 3-4-1 at our previous stop (Capone's) but, somehow, a glass of wine magically appeared in my hands. We sat outside in the patio and enjoyed the weather and cool atmosphere.
The second floor is mainly to chill and have a conversation with your friends and to meet new people. The first floor is more of a dance floor and they were playing great music that night.
In all, we'll definitely be coming back next time we're in Fort Lauderdale and hopefully we'll come early enough to catch dinner (which seems to never happen). -
Review from Addy C.
1/1/2011 6 photos
Thanks to the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Yelpers for recommending this place for my mom's 70th birthday dinner. Food, ambiance, and esp. service were very good. Our server told us the restaurant is usu. packed before a show b/c it's convenient to the theater. That was the case when we went - the restaurant was packed at 5:30pm. Definitely make reservations. And be sure to sign up for their email club - FREE entree if you purchase another entree of equal or same value :) Thanks to my Yelp friends for that tip!
GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE - $8
Great salad - "Crisp hearts of Romaine, flash-fried grilled & dressed w/ garlic-anchovy dressing, grated pecorino, petit brioche croutons, sherry-pepper gastrique." I'd definitely order this again. My parents had gotten one order but planned to share (their usual thing - so they don't spoil their dinner) - the restaurant was kind enough to split their order on two separate plates ... we wondered whether they actually gave them two orders (for the price of one) or if one order salad is really two hearts of romaine b/c if that's the case, definitely share w/ another person.
HONEY-SOY GLAZED SALMON - $25
Mom ordered this, and I think it was my favorite dish of the evening. This was one of our server's two favorite dishes, too. The salmon came w/ fried kimchee rice (yes, kimchee!!), and cucumber-seaweed salad w/ ginger-coriander vinaigrette. Delicious!
HALF-GRILLED CHICKEN - $21
Another very good dish that both my dad & sister enjoyed very much. The chicken was served w/ parmesan risotto, porcini, preserved lemon gremolata, and dark chicken jus.
VEAL CHEEKS - $26
Had no idea what veal cheeks were but ordered it b/c this was our server's other favorite dish. I love veal so I figured I would love veal cheeks, too. Well ... decided that night I didn't like cheeks, at least not the veal kind. It tasted fatty to me, and I just wasn't fan of the texture - I shared my feedback w/ the server, and she said that's what veal cheeks taste like ... she compared them to short ribs which is spot on. The dish also came w/ a carrot puree (very good), oranges, pistachios, wild arugula, and balsamic veal jus.
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK - $28
Brother-in-law got this dish but had to attend to his toddler son so I got try some of his food. It came w/ a shrimp & gouda cheese stuffed yucca croquette (too cheesy for me), creamless corn (pretty good), and sherry chimichurri (just a drizzle - needed more). Honestly I didn't like the steak all that much b/c my brother-in-law ordered it well-done (to feed his son). I'm sure it would be good otherwise.
GRILLED CHEESE & FRIES - $6
They have a kids' menu, too - ordered grilled cheese which smelled good but I didn't get a chance to take a bite. It looked like your standard cheddar cheese grilled sandwich.
FYI - parking lots are available about a block away. They were charging $5 around 5:30 but the price went up to $10 when we left around 7pm. It was interesting though b/c the back entrance of that same lot was charging $7.Listed in: Vacation in Hollywood, Florida
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Review from Justin P.
Parkland, FL
Updated - 12/7/2010
I have been here a couple times recently for lunch, so I will combine them into one review. By the way, this is a really good place for lunch, and they have free wi-fi if you want to do a little work while you eat.
As far as the food goes, I had the stout burger and the short rib sliders. They were both tasty, but if I had to choose one of the two, it would be the stout burger. However, it will probably be a while before I have either one again, as this is the type of place where everything on the menu is good, and I look forward to trying as many different things as possible.
For dessert, you absolutely must try the apple cake. It is served with cinnamon ice cream, and the entire dish was delicious.Listed in: Best Dade and Broward…
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11/6/2008
Excellent restaurant. Great decor. Authentically hip without being pretentious. Very different… Read more »
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Review from Olivia W.
West Palm Beach, FL
8/24/2011
The food here is delicious. There are not a lot of vegetarian choices, but the food is nicely presented and the atmosphere is really classy during the weekdays and early on the weekends. It turns into a bar at night and it can get a little crowded and loud. There are heaters outside for the winter months, and it is nice in cool inside during the summer. Drinks can be pricey, but they are well made. Check it out on a nice day and hang on the couches outside.
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Review from Jim A.
Golden Beach, FL
1/28/2011
The short version: If you're going here in hopes of eating before a theater performance, READ THIS FIRST. Terrible service turned excellent food (the only reason this place gets even two stars) into a disappointing and frustrating experience.
The long version: We made reservations for dinner before a show with another couple. Our reservations were for 6:15, which we thought and were told was plenty of time to eat and walk the couple blocks back to the theater.
Our waiter began by assuring us that because of the show, a limited menu was being offered to ensure that we would be served and done in plenty of time for us to make the show. He promised on several occasions that we should have no worries in that regard.
We soon had plenty. At 6:55, we still hadn't received our appetizers, and noted that the couple at the adjoining table, as well as others, all of whom had arrived after us, already had theirs.
We finally got our appetizers shortly thereafter, and were AGAIN assured that the entrees would quickly follow. At 7:25, they hadn't. In the absence of our waiter, we summoned the hostess, who promised to check on it. The waiter came apologetically, saying the kitchen had gotten "backed up," and that our food would be out shortly.
"Shortly" turned out to be 7:37, just "shortly" enough for us to have to wolf down our food. The waiter also volunteered to send the manager to speak to us. That didn't happen quickly either.
When the manager did come, he offered desserts and coffee, apparently oblivious to the fact that we had no time. We politely asked him under the circumstances to comp the meal, to which he clearly replied, "Yes."
Another lady then brought out a cake, and when we repeated that we had no time for cake or anything else, she snootily replied, "Just trying to be NICE."
Our waiter then presented us with the FULL check. I advised him that the manager had told us he was comping the meal. The server took the check back, and returned with it reduced, but only by the price of one entree. This is not the response that we were promised, nor that we deserved. With no other choice, we paid the bill.
As we left, we turned to the waiter and told him, "That was not right." He admitted, "I know."
Now you do too. -
Review from Angie A.
Miami, FL
4/4/2011
This was my first trip to the downtown area and while the tables outside of the restaurant were very inviting, I have to admit, I was reeled in by the 'brunch' sign they had outside along with their drink specials. What followed was a terrible case of anticappointment... When we finally caught the attention of a waitress, we were seated and handed a menu which contained very meager selections for 'breakfast' and 'lunch' - nothing on 'brunch'...
Disappointed by the lack of choices, I decided to try the crab cake eggs benedict. Someone should have explained to the kitchen that 'eggs benedict' often (if not all the time) include an english muffin. One of the eggs was overdone and as such, I didn't get that mixture of yolk with hollandaise and the crab was overpowering - it was just a lump of crab meat, too, not the crab cake they list on the menu. I wonder if they sent the dish without finishing it? I had to order a side of bread to feel like my dish was complete. I'm not a purist by any means, but I've enjoyed a few eggs benedict and I know how they should be prepared - and this was not it.
My husband ordered a burger and requested the meat 'medium'...what came to our table was an almost burnt patty with cheddar that looked like it had been melted yesterday - I can only imagine what it would have looked like if he had asked for it 'well done'...The service was 'meh'...The outside sitting area was lovely, the weather was great, but the prices were a bit over the top for the quality of the food that came out of that kitchen.
We all have an 'off' day, but I certainly won't return to find out. -
Review from Patrick L.
Miami, FL
7/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
Was car shopping up in Broward last Wednesday, and I'd always heard about this place. My trusty Yelp iPhone app showed me to be 1.9 miles away, so we drove over for lunch.
Given that this is located in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, and that I went in the middle of a work day, parking was somewhat challenging, but we eventually found a spot in a nearby garage.
Decor was not at all what I expected. For whatever reason, I was expecting a fairly large, somewhat raucous Old Florida-themed bar & grill...like a Flanigans facsimile or something. The restaurant was actually rather small, and decorated in a tastefully minimal manner. It was more Urban American West Hip than anything else, it's the kind of cool little bar & grill I'd expect to find on Pearl Street in Boulder, CO, Breckenridge, Park City, Whistler-Blackcomb, (insert favorite Western ski town here).
We started out with the smoked gouda mac 'n cheese. Definitely split this with someone, as it is very decadent. The bowl is not your typical huge bowl of mac 'n cheese, but that's fine - trust me, you don't need *that* much of it. You'll be near-full after a few bites, anyway. Get it, split it, thank me later.
I went with the veal & pork meatball "sandwich." I write that in quotes, because it's an open-faced sandwich - basically a few thick slabs of garlic bread slathered with veal and pork goodness, ricotta and pesto. Again, very rich and decadent - I could tell the ingredients were of high quality, too.
Names can be deceiving. I really thought this would be the kind of place that serves chicken fingers, boring grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburgers and cheap beer. This was not at all the case. In fact, it's more of a foodie gathering-place than anything else. Prices are not bargain-basement, but I found them reasonable based on the amount and quality of what you get - I was satisfied with the bill.
I don't make it up to Broward too often, but I would come back. -
Review from Farida B.
8/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
Himmarshee is FAB!!! The food is creative and well-prepared. The waiters are super friendly and helpful.
I had the grilled mahi mahi with smoked gouda mac and cheese (minus the ham, upon request). The fish was cooked well and the mac and cheese was delicious (I'm a mac and cheese fiend). My friend got the fried yellow snapper, which was fantastic! The meat was so tender and juicy. Yumm. We also tried dessert - the apple cake and the espresso creme brulee. Both were pretty damn good.
We finished up dinner as they were converting the place into Side Bar. The music was fun (mostly 90s throwbacks) and the crowd was nice, but we didnt stick around too long.
I highly recommend Himmarshee! -
Review from W F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8/26/2011
Good food. A little over priced (even for happy hour) and when ordering the French fries.... You got 4. Not a typo just 4. Great place to people watch though and good beers. I'll be going back.
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Review from Heidi S.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/15/2010
My fav place for tapas, dinner, and unique drinks in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Must haves:
Butternut Squash Purses
(Butternut Squash filled Ravoli like apps with brown sugar and nuts)
Mango Jalapeno Cocktail
(made with a little tequila and jalapeno to spice up a happy hour)
Pork quesadilla
(can't go wrong with this one) -
Review from Brittany A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8/12/2011
I went with a group of 9 people for New Years Eve. They set a large table on the second floor for us which made it feel like a private party. The food was amazing and the servers were very attentive considering the size of our group. The only thing that was a little off was that they rushed us out and sort of forced us to leave since they had another large party coming. I guess this was just because it was New Years though. The location is perfect if you are looking to have a night out after dinner too. Overall, the experience was very fun and we will definetely be back on a normal night.
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Review from Carla L.
4/5/2009
Last night was our first time here. We came to celebrate a friends laid back beach wedding. They had booked the Side Bar to have drinks and Hors d'oeuveres with their closest friends and family.
Starting with the service, it was very good - friendly. The staff seemed pleased to have us and treated us kindly.
When the food started to drift out the waiter told me to keep my eyes open for the Summer Squash purses that they were delicious. He was RIGHT! Sweet and salty with just the right amount of both. The Chicken Satay was fantastic but hands down my favorite was the Mushroom (empanadas?) - I can't remember the name but they were little fried dough with a Portabello Mushroom filling.
Oh My!! Nyum nyum they were absolutely delectable.
The drinks had the right amount of Vodka to the Tonic.
Definitely a place to go back to.Listed in: Drinks please?
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Review from Mandy h.
5/12/2010
After looking up reviews by Las Olas area. My friend and I Decided to give it a try of this place; which rated with 4.5 stars.
This time I was disappointed.
I ordered:
free range chicken & fettucine carbonara & Asian Calamari..
Both did not taste good to me :(
Either I ordered the wrong things from the menu.
But I started wondering if their menu is so small and I don't like both dishes I had selected.
Will I like the rest of the items? -
Review from Fauzia I.
7/29/2010
This review is imcomplete, obviously, since I haven't eaten a whole meal here but having attended the Yelp Event I wanted to put down my own impressions as related to the space and staff.
Easy for GPS to find, and once found - relatively easy parking - very important to consider. Very close to Las Olas riverfront so you can always wander over there before, or after ...
Nice decor, cool and hip without seeming pretentious. Warm earth shades - a bit dark but not off-puttingly-so. Friendly people who open the door for you to come in each and every time.
Very cute, flirty and friendly bartenders who were just so charming and smiling.
Also, they have a second level upstairs, both with an inside and outside section. Nice for a quieter change of pace from downstairs.
All in all a place I intend to try for a whole meal in the near future ... -
Review from Nicole C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 3.5 rating than a standard 3. Pretty nice yet small trendy spot with great service. My servers name was Amy and she was very sweet and accommodating. I ordered the 'Crisp Fried Whole Yellowtail Snapper' which was not bad but on the saltier side and it also came with a lot less vegetables than I expected or anticipated. My entree presentation was lovely but taste is just as important to me and unfortunately it did miss the mark. I am not wowed however I did like this restaurant enough to try them again another time. On my next visit I'd be very inclined to move it up to a 4 star rating if I really enjoy what I eat here next time...
My company did enjoy their entrees... making me wonder if perhaps my salty fish dish was just a fluke experience. A friend of mine ordered the 'Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon' and another friend ordered the 'Greek Salad' with a special request to add chicken strips on top of it and they were both happy with their food.
The restaurant offers a warm chic decor with a laid back relaxed feel. We ate here on a Friday night around 7:30-8ish and the restaurants' bar next door was playing loud music but it did not disturb us being able to carry on a pleasant conversation. -
Review from Ben C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
6/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I highly recommend attending one of their monthly beer tasting dinners. Be sure to try the scallop sliders, and durok pork tenderloin.
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Review from Gustavo A. L.
Miami, FL
9/20/2009
I may be biased here because we have had such incredible times in this place. Good friends, good drinks and good food- wow, what a great place to warm up before you hit the local night clubs.
We have really enjoyed this place, and the service has been pretty darn good as well.
Check it out folks, I think this place works. -
Review from Deven C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/14/2008
Great food! They have a great range of dishes, something for everyone. Sundays is Men's night - buy one entree and get one free. I had a szchewan fish entree that was amazing - whole fish, looked like a piece of art, and tasted so good I still think about it from time to time.
The bar on the opposite side is uber cool. I couldn't ask for a better place to have next door. I love to bring visitors here for their first night in FLL. It's the most aesthetically pleasing neighborhood in Broward in my opinion.Listed in: What to do in FTL
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Review from Wade M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
6/15/2011
Himmarshee Bar & Grill is a mixed bag, but ultimately disappointing. This block is a cool little hangout, especially for 20-somethings. The ambiance is pleasant, and the food tastes good when it finally arrives, BUT the prices are too high for the oddly small portions, and the service is extremely inattentive. I've eaten there about a dozen times because it's close to my house, but I'm always frustrated enough to make me not want to return for a few months. There are definitely better choices in the area.
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Review from Monica T.
Palo Alto, CA
8/5/2008
I love side bar - is the Dave Matthews cover guy still there. It's been a couple of years since I have been back, but there are some good memories of this place.
I also love the food at Himmarshee, one of my fav places to eat in FTL. -
Review from Theo T.
Corona, NY
4/8/2008 3 photos
While traveling for Spring Break or laying on the beach, Fort Lauderdale is known for its loud, drunk, sometimes underage, visitors whom love to trash the streets like New Years in Times Square.
Venturing west, normally a $10 cab ride, away from the beach towards downtown, you'll find Second Street which is the main spot for getting your drink on! Bars, bars, a few restaurants and more bars await you.
Tucked between the trashy bars like Coyote Ugly and a pizza joint, you'll find upscale Himmarshee Bar & Grille. Servers welcome you even before you get to the host stand!! You enter and candle lit tables and romantic lighting/decor amuses you. The main room is lofted with a view of the upstairs dining above you and through a side "way" is another part of the restaurant called Side Bar which is very hip and cozy.
*******The Food****
At Himmarshee, you'll find amazing cuisine with a Contemporary American twist. Starter dishes include sauteed mushroom ricotta cheese gnocchi, a corn/pancetta/arugula salad or Prince Edward Island mussels with crushed red peppers and chorizo. Main Entrees may include mac 'n cheese with crab meat, peppercorn yellow fin tuna or a filet mignon with red wine sauce/gorgonola and crispy onions.
Do not be upset if any of the items have changed and/or not on the menu. Chef Youssef changes the menu weekly or sometimes daily!!!!
Be willing to spend $40 alone on food, not including another $40-$100 on wine or drinks.
It you don't want dinner, go around 11ish and the restaurant/Side Bar will be transformed into massive night club (only on weekends) with a live DJ.
Overall, the restaurant has amazing versatility from fine dining to night club vibe. A must when traveling to Fort Lauderdale!! -
Review from Elaine K.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
6/29/2010
I went here for a Belgian Beer dinner hosted by Whole Foods.
The food was fantastic. It wasn't anything from their menu, but it was prepared by their chef.
The service was friendly.
It seemed like a pretty chill little place, and I plan on going back and eating off their standard menu. -
Review from Gina G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5/30/2008
This is one of those places that I would love to give 5 stars to but when dining at a fancy restaurant like this I just expect so much considering all the amazing places I've eaten at on business trips in Las Vegas. I know they're trying hard, but Himmarshee doesn't deserve 5 stars. The food is gourmet and is plated well. However, when I eat at a nice restaurant I only care about the food being fresh and tasting good. I don't care if it's organic or if it's healthy. I want some amazing combinations and some delicious sauces. When I spend money, I also plan to spend my daily allowance in calories just make it taste good!
I ordered the salmon and like a wild rice dish I think. Both were good. The Salmon was actually excellent just nothing I couldn't have thought of myself. The rice was also good. However, it was still just rice. I may have tried the scallops as well. They were really good but also small. In fact all the portions were way too small and this is really a pet peeve of mine at nice places. The idea of eating somewhere that has good food is to be able to try everything, I get that. But when I have an appetizer, entree, side, and dessert I want to leave stuffed. I don't expect to take food home. But I want to be good and full. However, many critics will rave about Himmarshee and I see where they are coming from so form your own opinions. I'm kind of glutenous. Btw, the martinis were awesome! I give them 5 stars! -
Review from Leland G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8/7/2008
Great food, drinks, live music during the weeks and DJ on the weekend.
Make to sure to see Joe at the Back bar.. -
Review from stephanie f.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5/15/2009 1 Check-in Here
My Home Away From Home. (Sidebar)
There is a 99% chance you can find me here on Fridays from 12am -2am - sometimes later depending on my rate of consumption.
The staff is super friendly once you get to know them. Joe the bartender in the back might be one of the most entertaining bartenders around. The music on Friday is usually good (a little bit of house a little bit of hip-hop). The manager can be a d*ck, but that's his job so I won't hold it against him.
It can definitely get repetitive, but its usually a good crowd and a good time.Listed in: My Neighborhood, The Places I Go Out
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Review from Patty W.
9/25/2010 Seated via OpenTable
After reading the reviews on Yelp, we decided to make a drive to this place to see what it was all about. It's located right by the Las Olas Riverfront, which makes for a nice night out with a date or friends. It was very welcoming when we entered the restaurant and we were seated immediately. We made a reservation in case there was a crowd when we got there. We got started off with some bread with some awesome topping that consisted of some kind of garlic and spinach. Of course, we had a drink, which my husband had the usual captain and ginger and I had a strawberry mojito. The mojito was simply divine! We had the open face pork quesadilla. It consisted of two portion sized tortillas that was stuffed with fresco cheese topped with pork, guacamole, a squeeze of lime, and corn salsa. It was great! I would of had this the whole night if we didn't get a main entree. I decided to try the baby back ribs, which was not on the website menu. I assume they must change their menu for certain items, which is not neccessary a bad thing. Surprises can be great. My other half got the sirloin steak burger. We were amazed on how much we got for our meal. I got a full rack of ribs that was glazed in some kind of honey and caramel sauce with a kick of bbq. OH SOOOO GOOD! I asked for green beans instead of slaw, but I'm still giving this place five stars on the service and how excellent the food was. I had the gouda mac and cheese for another side and I was in more heaven when I took the first bite of that. It consists of ham that was a little crispy and the gouda was deliciously creamy. My husband loved it too when he took a bite of it. The ribs were one of the best that I ever had in my life. The sirloin burger that my date had was huge and he enjoyed it. We had to take the leftovers home with us since we didn't want to leave anything behind. We didn't get a dessert since we were so stuffed!
We headed over to the side bar, which is next door to the restaurant and had a couple drinks a piece. Very convenient since walking after eating a meal like that wasn't probably the best idea! :)
Definitely a must go to if you are in the Fort Lauderdale area.
A bonus perk: You have to sign up on their email club. It was a nice surprise getting a gift from them and they didn't even know me. Now, that's a 5 star service! ;) -
Review from Esteban Z.
Miami, FL
2/28/2011
The food at this place was pretty good. The pork belly appetizer came out cold which is never a good thing but the dates wrapped in bacon were great. The main courses were tasty but the review gets 3 stars due to terrible service. The place wasn't too crowded but it literally felt like there was one waitress in the whole place. She was pleasant enough but when your server apologizes more than once per meal you know there's an issue. We were in a drinking mood and waiting 15 minutes for an ordered bottle of wine just sucks. I may go back if in the neighborhood but won't drive 30 minutes there.
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Review from Andie D.
Hollywood, FL
4/12/2011
Excellent food. Great for lunch. Greater for dinner and drinks
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Review from Faby P.
1/17/2010
Had dinner here many moons ago... possibly in 2007... and still can't get over how awesome it was. The ambiance was great, the food was out of hand, and the service was awesome.
Can't wait to go back... hope it's still as good as I remember. -
Review from Chris G.
2/8/2010
Right after coming in from the airport we dropped off our gear and headed downtown to Himmarshee. The place is pretty cool and for $7 they make the jack and coke fairly strong. The cool thing I like about this spot is they play the music videos instead of just music. The DJ is mixing the vids which I always thought was a smart thing to do to bring visualization.
Later next week went back during dinner hours, but was dressed down and just felt like dessert and a drink. They bartender Shannon made me a killer nuttycino and it was really good. -
Review from John V.
Walnut Creek, CA
12/11/2009
Another winner...Just a great atmosphere...get there right before 10, and BILL!, Tina & Shannon will give you the biggest smile and make you feel like you have come home.
Let me also say you have an award winning mixoligist(god, who knows if I spelled that right) who has traveled the country sharing his secret blends...See what he has in store for you...Cheers!
Last, but not least, you get to meet really fun people!!! -
Review from Alejandra M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
7/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great food. Awesome atmosphere. The serving is splendid! The location is awesome for a date. you can go on a walk down the las ola river walk, on Sundays they have awesome events that are free, then stop by Himmarshee to cool off from the sun and enjoy a beer outside. Inside they have an awesome selection of food. I highly recommend their tuna tartar to start of your meal!
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Review from Sladie L.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/27/2010
I love this place before a show, love the food, and the service has always been extremely helpful. This is a fun place after the show for dessert and an after dinner drink. I've had a party of two there. Fell in love at first bite on the butternut squash purses!!
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Review from Danny V.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8/18/2011
Nice staff, high quality food...nice!
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Review from Lauren D.
12/11/2008
I gotta say... I've eaten here for brunch and from what I remember the food was awesome but mostly I love drinking here at night! It's a young, rowdy mix of plenty of different kinds of people and we have a blast every time we go here. They play a variety of upbeat dance and hip hop music to dance to. The dance floor is small and as the night progresses it gets harder and harder to manuever through the bar, so drink up so you aren't pissy when you get elbowed accidentally....love it here though!
Listed in: Places I Miss From Florida
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Review from Mike G.
New York, NY
6/21/2010
Great food and great service. Had the seared tuna, some of the best I've had. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. Traditional mojito was out of this world. Great server (Rachel) too. Worth the visit. Outside seating is right on the sidewalk which can be a pain if it's busy, but not a huge deal.
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Review from rachel u.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8/17/2010
Everything about dinner was absolutely perfect!! Everybody loved the food and the service was great :)
We started out with some excellent apps. Butternut squash purses would melt in your mouth. The butternut squash puree was seasoned perfectly before wrapped up in a little pouch.
We really didn't know what to expect with the "open-faced quesadilla". The simple cheese quesadilla was topped with tasty pulled pork, guacamole, and corn salsa, the right balance of light freshness with rich flavors.
Gorgonzola stuffed dates with maple bacon vinaigrette? If bacon grew on trees, this is what the fruit would be like. The smooth sweetness of the cheese filled dates contrasted perfectly with the watercress greens.
This is about the time we got our second bottle of Burgess Cellars Cabernet. The wine list had a great range of price points and varietals to choose from.
We all picked entrees and passed them around, so it was awesome to try everything, and not just a bite or two.
I picked the mahi, which was cooked absolutely perfect. Everybody loved the onion risotto served with it, but the sauce is what made the dish for me. Sherry tomato vinaigrette was light enough to pair perfectly with the mahi and risotto, and so delicious.
The salmon was also cooked perfectly and sat on braised cabbage. The cabbage was in a nice light sauce and a little bitty hint of horseradish really brought out the flavor of the salmon.
Filet you can get many places, but not with the cabernet blue-cheese butter they have here. It was so good! The port reduction sauce was also amazing, I'd eat it on anything. Along side was served mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, an ideal pair.
Their roasted free range chicken was also flawless. The chicken was so juicy and had the perfect crispness to the skin. Fresh herbs were mixed into the yummy mashed potatoes and some veggies came with it, too.
Upon recommendation, we were told by a friend that was just had to get the gouda mac and cheese. Yup, they were right, it was amazing. The sweet smoky creaminess of the gouda with the crispy parma ham. yum
We did take a bit of a few things home, really really really wanting to save room for dessert. One piece of apple cake was perfect to share. It was warm and served with cinnamon gelato. The warm and cold with the apples and cake... perfect
