Owned and operated by the team behind the acclaimed River House and Tarpon Bend family of restaurants, YOLO (You Only Live Once) is Las Olas' new contemporary American restaurant and lounge. YOLO offers foodies and night owls an unbeatable mix of great dining and refreshing libations in a chic, unpretentious space. The deceptively simple menu boasts an eclectic array of dishes designed to please any palate, many borne from the restaurant's dramatic wood-burning grill. Guests can dine al fresco on the lush garden patio - complete with walk-up bar perfect for people watching - in the cozy dining room, featuring a bustling open kitchen , or sup on small plates in the candlelit lounge. Menu highlights include starters such as wild Mediterranean mussels and Asian-style crispy calamari; main plates including roasted salmon, Bourbon glazed pork chop and beef 2-ways. Beyond O Lounge and two bars, YOLO features a fabulous private room, perfect for business meetings and special occasions.
"Need a little more variety but food is very good and service us great"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Excellent choice - evrything works well - can't go wrong here!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"After hearing sooo much about it and making a special trip (20 miles +) to eat here, I wasn't very impressed. Service was not great and I found the three entrees we ordered to be just average (grilled artichoke, chopped salald with tuna and oriental salad with tuna) Artichoke was bland and very chewy (J Alexanders has the best one) and chopped salad had veggies in it that were not listed on the menu so I had to pick it apart since the servers weren't terrribly cooperative about locating mine. Guess mu expectations were too high or maybe I ordered the wrong entree."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"We were looking for a fun place with amazing food and booked this based on some of the rave reviews on open table. It is set back on the ground floor of a corporate office building setting. They have valet parking and a nice outdoor area with a fire pit which was cool. Definitely a fun scene with lots of big groups. The food was perfectly fine but nothing memorable or particularly interesting or inventive. Go for the scene, not the food."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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"Went in for dinner and wow what a restaurant. We were amazed from the second we walked inside. The hostesses jumped out at us to say welcome to Yolo and were so friendly. It didnt stop there we had a server Susan that was so friendly and helpful with the menu. We would go back just for her. The food and drinks were outstanding. We will be back for sure. Great job Yolo."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Great food and service never disappointed. We were there last night and had a wonderful time. The manager stopped by to check on us which was a nice touch. Place was beautiful and well maintained."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I don't get up to Fort Lauderdale much but I am glad I did this time.I pulled up to YOLO and after being greeted by the valet my wife and I walked up to the restaurant and admired the warm glow of the fire pit and the tall bamboo that lined the patio.A friendly smile from the hostess welcomed us and we were brought to a nice booth.Our server greeted us and she offered us a drink and recommended a few appetizers. We opted for the calamari and came out in a few minutes. It was a fried calamari tossed in a sweet chili sauce. We both enjoyed it very much. I ordered the Manhattan steak with mushrooms and onions and my wife had the crab cakes. Both were excellent. I would recommend Yolo to anyone who wants an exciting happening evening out."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, hot spot
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"Went for a birthday celebration. Great drinks and food. Being from Maryland we were surprised at the crab cakes--among the best ever! Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
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"The entire experience from the valet to the servers to our meal was exceptional. Everything was great. The jumbo lump crab cakes were delicious and perhaps the best we've ever had. The 18oz bone in ribeye was prepared perfectly to our order. We will return on our next trip to Ft Lauderdale."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"I reserved a table for 3 and arrived first with one other guest. I was told I could not be seated until all 3 were ready to be seated even though I asked to be seated. I said to the hostest that if I could not be seated that I would never come to the restaurant again. It made no difference to her. I have eaten at YOLO many times and have enjoyed it but the new policy of refusing to seat guests until the entire party is present will cause me to never again go to YOLO. There are too many other choices."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I went to YOLO on a busy Saturday night. Our waitress was very nice. The food, however, was not up to par from past experiences. Most notably were ribs served room temperature and a chocolate ooze cake that didn't ooze due to insufficient heating. A calamari appetizer also arrived at room temperature. Not acceptable! You really don't go to YOLO for gourmet food, you go for the ambiance and vibrant pick-up scene. In this department they were on the mark! They need to improve their food service on busy nights, especially since their prices reflect the expectation of quality."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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"Wonderful service once we were seated. The staff at the front did not have a good attitude when we asked not to be seated in the bar. They may have been overwhelmed, but it is their job to remain warm and friendly to customers. An attitude doesn't cut it. However Caitlyn, our server; was lovely, efficient, accommodating, energetic, and very sweet. She enhanced our very nice evening."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Had a very nice lunch outdoors on a beautiful day. Wife had a BBQ Chicken salad which she enjoyed. I had the Prime Rib sandwich which was excellent. Very attentive service. Really nice place and location for lunch."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Yolo is a Wonderful Place to go for Coktails or Meet up with Friends Or just take your Date out and have a Enjoyable Night I have Found my new Best Place to Hang out after work or on a Frisay or Saturday Night . YOLO ROCKS !!!!!!!!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
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, great for lunch, hot spot
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"YOLO provides consistently good service and food. Reception is a little lack lustre but perhaps with experience she will learn how to greet paying clients appropriately. That said, YOLO is a must visit restaurant in Fort Lauderdale"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
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"The place to be! We sat on the patio. The whole restaurant was busy and vibrant. Crab cakes were amazing, almost all crabmeat! The best part was the service. Sit with Edward! His professionalism along with his quick wit and charm made the experience truly unforgettable. Not to mention him being really really ridiculously good looking! Can't wait to go back"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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"Consistently good food and well located for a downtown lunch meeting. Quick valet at the door makes it simple when on a schedule. Daily specials add variety for regulars including fresh soups and catches. Trout is great and salads plentiful. It's definitely a place to see and be seen! Ideal space for a mid size private group. Cheers!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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"You can't go wrong with YOLO. The food is fresh and changes up each week. Honorable mentions are the daily soups, the mojo pork sandwich, the garden burger, the fish tacos, the chopped salad. Other than the veggie stir fry, I haven't had anything that I did not like. The ambience and service is excellent - it's a vibrant scene during lunch, dinner and happy hour. They have an outdoor firepit for those chilly FL nights and they even have a "s'mores" night when they give you the fixins to make them by the fire! I highly recommend YOLO for consistently great dining experiences."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Quick lunch was needed. Valet parking and I was seated within minutes. Soup special and roasted chicken with beans and escarole in broth was terrific. With a glass of wine I was in and out in 40 minutes and on my way. Service friendly and snappy. Recommend"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Great spot, cool ambience, outstanding unique drinks and signature dishes. Had a great time on a Thuraday night. Came for dinner at 6:45, service was prompt, but the inviting atmosphere and music caused us to stay until almost midnight, moving over to the outdoor bar area. Great place to take a date, meet a group of friends, or even for singles."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Restaurant very good. Made reservations but was not told that there was a radio station/event going on in the parking lot of the restaurant. Wouldn't have gone that night. Very loud - obnoxious people."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
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"We had a group of 6 after work. Our reservation was at 6:30, early for dinner. From the moment we arrived we were rushed by our server, even though there were plenty of open tables around us. We had drinks, appetizers and dinner. As we were finishing our drinks after dinner and talking, the manager came over and said he would have to relocate us to another part of the restaurant since they had a large party coming into this area. They had clearly overbooked ...there was no where else to relocate us except a bar/dance area that was loud and unacceptable for conversation. The food was decent (not great) but this is not a good choice for a business meal."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"This was my third time at Yolo and it was most disappointing. Don't ever let the seat you in the small room on the side. The noise from the bar makes it impossible to have a conversation. The restaurant was busy and that may have impacted the service. Waiting 20 minutes for a drink is too long. The food was just okay. Don't order the burger-not worth it- over cooked and no flavor. I will definitely not be back for a while. Seems like the restaurant is just an excuse for the bar."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"I've been for brunch before and it was really good -- both food and service. Went for dinner 2 nights ago, and it was definitely less impressive. The food was mixed -- some items were good (meatball sliders), others were just ok (I'm not even sure my Filet was an actual Filet vs a cheaper cut of steak). The tuna appetizer was a total ripoff with just 4 little scraps of tuna-- avoid that one. The service was not that great. The setting is pretty cool though -- we sat outside. I will go back for brunch, but with all the other choices on Las Olas, I most likely won't return for dinner."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot
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