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Restaurant Reviews for Bova Prime

Bova Prime

401 East Las Olas Blvd. #280
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

One of South Florida's hottest restaurants, BOVA Prime offers the finest Italian cuisine featuring prime steaks and seafood. The South-beach style eatery features exquisite marble tables, VIP dining areas, and a vibrant bar scene that is always bustling with the Who's Who of South Florida. Chef Werner Seeber's authentic menu includes signature specialties such as Halibut Oreganata, Braised Short Ribs 'in Padella', and Tuna Milanese. Pasta dishes range from Penne a la Vodka con Piselli, Risotto Steak Mantecato to Perciatelli Lobster fra Diavolo. The menu also offers a wide array of prime filets and chops.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: SE 5th Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5 (59 Reviews)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.4 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • hot spot (33)
  • special occasion (32)
  • vibrant bar scene (29)
  • romantic (24)
  • fit for foodies (17)
  • notable wine list (17)
  • good for groups (15)
  • neighborhood gem (15)
  • great for outdoor dining (11)
  • late-night find (11)
  • great for lunch (3)

Bova Prime Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great appetizers, dessert and wine list. Entree was just ok. I would go back again though."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/11/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I loved the service and loved our table best in the house with the round banquette, food was very good, but i feel over rated and over priced for a pre fixe dinner in this economy never the less it was a very nice place, our waiter however was over the top best."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 3 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fantastic FOOD, ATMOSPHERE, AND SERVICE"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 4 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I have eaten here many times now and this was the first time service was just fair. We had to pour our own wine. When the meals were delivered the servers kept placing them in front of the wrong person. And they forgot our side dishes so brought them late. Too bad - nice place but the staff appeared uninterested."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/01/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 5 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We have been to Bova Prime three times, first as a romantic birthday dinner, and two times since for family birthday celebration dinners. All three time we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the service and the ambience. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We will definitely come back for special occasions and for just a lovely evening out."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 6 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our overall experience was excellent. This restaurant has an elegant appearance and is kept clean and modern. Our service was fast and efficient. Prices are reasonable and the food was delicious! Great choices! This restaurant is in a perfect location for the downtown workers and for visitors as well."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/24/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 7 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent food and service, with menu items not seen in others. I loved the BLT Salad and the Kobe American Beef Tenderloin. My wife said that the Salmon was delectable, moist, and flavorful!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 8 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is one of our favorites!! A++++++ over and over! The service was tremendous and we had half a dozen people waiting on us at every moment!! You couldn't get up from the table without the table being cleaned and napkins folded or replaced! The dinneware was top shelf also! The whole experience at Bova from Service to Food is worth the extra money you pay for a very nice dinner! Other Restaurants should use snoops to go and have a dinner there and see what great service is all about!!! I never met the Bova's but I wish I could shake there hands!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 9 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The experience was great. There was a Pre Fixe Valentine's meal and the selections were stupendous."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 10 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Very nice looking restaurant: waterfall on the back wall, posh decor. It feels a bit like a NY or Vegas place. The quality level of the food should be a bit higher for the price. Overall, nice place to have a dinner with your friends if your wallet allows."

Special Features: hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 11 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My girlfriend and I went for Valentine's Day. A special menu was prepared as common with most upscale restaurants in this area. We each got to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert.

The food was very good, unfortunately the setting was not very intimate. This may have been because of the high volume they were expecting for Vday. The tables were within a foot and a half of each other. We were seated next to an older gentleman and a working girl. Had we been boothed or sat further apart, this wouldn't have been an issue, but their topic of conversation could be heard and if we were more conservative in nature could have been a buzzkill.

Overall, food was great, not worth $$ or atmosphere."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 12 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"nice but extremely over priced. they also put a 20% gratuity on the bill. That is obscene for a party of 2."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 13 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was good but it was absurdly over priced. Wouldn't go back."

Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 14 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"I was nicely greeted upon arrival however, that's where the positive experience at Bova Prime ended. 1) The restaurant incorrectly prepared our steaks (ordered two medium well and they were presented medium & rare). 2) The waiter misquoted the number of foie gras sliders per order stating there were 3 and only 2 arrived. When I pointed out the discrepency I was told that I was simply misinformed and I was welcome to place a another order versus owning up to the mistake and bringing the 3rd slider to the table as offered.
3) The foie gras sliders were terribly prepared. No one at the table could eat them. The foie gras was gelatinous, poor flavor and the buns were cold.

This restaurant does not deliver on the premium prices it charges."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/14/2010)
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Review 15 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Do you like fat old guys in thongs and gold chains? It is not quite that bad, but this restaurant has loud thumping dance music which might make you think it is a place for 20 year olds. Not so! The bar crowd is 30+ (late 30+). Maybe you go there trying to pretend you are still in your 20s? No one dances. Strangely the dining crowd is 50+ and the wait staff is very professional old school Italian. The food is good but difficult to enjoy with the thumping loud music. The lighting is all super white LED, which does not flatter the food or the patrons one little bit. Makes the food look gray and the patrons look like corpses. I won't go back."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/14/2010)
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Review 16 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"A very popular place, we went on a Thursday night, had a drink at the bar and it was quite vibrant. Our table was ready on time, we had a great dinner, the food was tasty and the service very professional. I highly recommend this place if you like people watching and a noise level quite on the energetic side."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 17 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Always a good choice for lunch."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 18 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Four of us dined and all the meals were good except for mine. I had the Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and it was substandard. I honestly think they gave me the leftovers from the kitchen. First of all, it was all dark meat - a thigh and two legs. What kind of fine restaurant serves dark meat? There were maybe four fingerling potatoes and two artichokes. The taste was ok but it really seemed like they just threw it together. The waiter told me it was a specialty dish that takes 45 minutes to cook and it came out in 20. The filets seem the way to go if I dine there again."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 19 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Bova continues to be our choice for solid interpretations of classic Italian dishes. For starters, the Tuna Milanese, lightly breaded Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Aoili, is a great interpretation of the usual seared Ahi Tuna. The menu features a broad range of Pasta, Fish and Meat dishes, all well prepared. The wine list, a touch pricy, offers plenty of options.

Our table was expertly serviced by a "team" of waiters, who are friendly and knowledgable. This swank, sytlish restaurant has a private, champagne room upstairs for special occasions, and almost always has some sort of techno background or live music playing, and can get a little loud. The bar is vibrant and lively. Outdoor seating is also available."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 20 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food is outstanding. The menu has something for everyone and everything is delicious. They did not rush us and we had a wonderful overall experience. We ate there at the end of last season and remembered it was worth going back to. The other couple had never been there before and have not stopped talking about since Saturday night."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 21 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Service was superb with a knowledgable and friendly server. Food was very good."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 22 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food, both presentation and quality, was superb. The service was exemplary and thoroughly professional. I would highly recommend this Restaurant to anyone that enjoys great food! The American Kobe Tenderloin was phenomenal, and the Snapper was moist and delectable. The BLT Salad was out of this world!!!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/17/2009
(review submitted 12/22/2009)
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Review 23 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great Food Great Service Great Place"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/18/2009
(review submitted 12/20/2009)
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Review 24 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great Service, Great food... Great overall...."

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 25 for Bova Prime

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Once again we were not disappointed in the food or service!!!
Fabulous restaurant."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/25/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bova Prime Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.4 out of 3 (Moderate)
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