Oceans Grille

Found this place by accident a year ago just prior to moving here. It’s now one of my favorite breakfast spots in Ft. Lauderdale, with well over 20 visits. The food is inexpensive for the area, and priced well for what you get. The restaurant, like it’s food, is not fancy. They serve freshly prepared meals with a good portion, always delicious and consistent. The service has always been great and I’ve never had a disappointing visit. We’ve always sat outdoors on the patio and it’s kind of funny, I realized last time that I have no idea what the restaurant even looks like inside. Rachel, the server is always so friendly, attentive and a pleasure to see. When she was not there, we’ve had her mom Patty, and the two could not be any nicer. This place is a gem.

Proud to be regulars at this great saloon/​restaurant. Try the soft shell crab sandwich. Or the best pork chop in South Florida.

It’s just fine, for what it is. I was staying in the area for one night, needed dinner, and had no idea where to start given the abundance of restaurants. Honestly, I picked this place based on the name (I wanted seafood) and Anderson F.‘s review. I almost headed elsewhere when I saw that it was a tiny place in a strip mall. But I made myself stay, and I wasn’t totally disappointed. The atmosphere is friendly. I like that the patrons talk to each other whether they seem to know each other or not, and the bar staff is forward and efficient. The outdoor seating leaves something to be desired, since it faces onto a parking-​lot adjacent to a busy street. I sat inside and enjoyed the open doors behind me. The food tasted fine, but it did seem to have involved minimal preparation. I ordered the blackened mahi with vegetables and rice. It all seemed like it had come out of a freezer and been microwaved. The veggies consisted of corn (seemingly out of a bag) and a few pieces of broccoli (also apparently previously frozen). It all tasted FINE but reminded me of something I’d get on an airplane or in a hospital. A nice hospital, but still: trucked in. Maybe I’m being totally unfair, and I’m so sorry if that’s true. Maybe you’ll go there and think it’s the most gourmet, recently cooked fish you’ve ever eaten. Either way, the beer selection sucks. Have a mixed drink and face the fact that eating out in FL is expensive, regardless of effort put into prep.

Three words– blackened Mahi tacos! It was a little hard to find– we drove past it and had to turn around but it was worth it. The staff was friendly and we enjoyed the casual atmosphere. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

Really good breakfast with lots of variety. Very accommodating and good service. Great chill spot.

We had a hamburger, gumbo and a steak. They were very good. Will be back. Only downside is the smokers standing outside the CVS and smokers in their patio. Having someone smoke next to me while I’m eating is gross. They need to do something about that.

We had lunch here and then breakfast the 4 following days. Great and fresh food. Pay in cash only!

Not great. Eggs and corned beef are ok. Chipped sirloin is no more that a bunch of tasteless ground beef. No expresso coffee. Don’t trust the patio pictures. Patio is overlooking a parking lot.

By far the best experience I’ve had in Fort Lauderdale, we we’re here for 4 days and ate here twice, first time I had the Cuban sandwich which was awesome and then today I had the pork chop which was huge and amazing,!!! John the owner is by far the best park of this place, if ever back in Fort Lauderdale I will most definitely be coming back!

Have had breakfast, lunch & dinner here many times & have never been disappointed. Nice selection of food on the menu & on the specials menu. They also have any amazing staff to take care of you.

I’ve never eaten a hamburger like this. But it’s not only the reason to give five stars.
When I was in Oceans Grille, I felt in a real american way of life. This place make you feel so good that you can’t imagine don’t come back once at least.
The atmosphere of the environment is the same that you can see in the movies, with waitress that seems are there for a long time and turned part of the patrimony.
Definitely must go.

Home cooked food. Daily specials. Awesome staff. Just stop in and try it! Never disappointed!

This is a report after two dismal visits:
I ordered the chili and it came Luke warm. I sent it back to be re-​heated. It came back at a proper temperature, but I wonder about a batch of chili sitting in the kitchen not hot enough to prevent problems. I feel OG has slipped in quality and service over the last few years.
Made a return visit and it was NOT good. The cook, Rodney, is more concerned with socializing with the bar-​flies than cooking. My medium-​rare burger was well-​done … to the point it was re-​done and was not charged.
Inquire if Rodney is cooking before you place your order and adjust accordingly … med-rare=raw! Rare=on the hoof! Beware!!!

Awesome! The blackened Mahi-​mahi was fabulous!!! Thank you for a delightful experience!

Great place to watch a game and grab a beer. Get the ultimate nachos, they are made fresh on site. Diverse menu at very reasonable prices.

At first sight you may not think this place has much to offer. Not a bash on its appearance, it’s just a casual place and looks more like a bar than a restaurant. We met up with a friend unexpectedly last night and decided to grab a bite to eat. He lives on Gault Ocean Mile so this was an easy walk. We entered through the back which again can seem odd, but keep going. Most of the space is the bar area with seating and then a grill/​kitchen area. There is booth seating along the wall with a couple of high-​top tables up front near the open front to the patio area.
It «snowbird season» so the place was already pretty full, but we managed to grab the last table inside since it was slightly cool out. There was ample outdoor seating and on a comfortable night that would have been a great place to sit. The inside is limited on seating so as we sat there more and more people were coming in trying to find seats because they didn’t want to sit outside. So keep this in mind if you go here on a cool evening. Go early or later because at the dinner rush your seating options will be limited.
Our waitress Patty came over and took our drink orders and brought them over. She was nice and took good care of us.
On to the dinner order I decided on the NY strip which was on the specials menu. It comes with garlic and mushrooms but I opted to have that on the side. My steak was cooked perfectly and had that «char» flavor to it which I love. Along with the steak comes steak fries. THESE were awesome. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and they were huge. My friends both ordered the steak fajitas blackened. I gave it a try and I was pleasantly surprised the flavored was really there. It was a huge portion too.
If you’re looking for a casual meal with good food, give Oceans Grille a shot.

I grew up on the N Shore of Boston and I know seafood … this place is amazing and the Boston Cream Pie didn’t hurt either … wow it is just terrific ! Very unassuming but you gotta go inside … just great !

I always have a pleasant experience when I visit here, which is typically for breakfast. I used to live on Galt Ocean Drive, so I would visit quite frequently.
On my most recent visit, I connected with a friend who had never been here even though she has lived in the neighborhood for several years. It was a Sunday morning, and I was feeling quite hungry after a long jog on Fort Lauderdale beach. We sat outside in the roped-​off café section, which overlooks A1A.
The waitress was so sweet and kind and helpful. She explained our options, and I settled on an Omelette with onions, peppers (green and red) and cheddar cheese. It was terrific. Very tasty. It came with rye toast and potatoes. Afterward, we decided on some Bloodymary’s, which were spicy. I had even made a request for some jalapeño’s in mine. So good.
Looking forward to returning for breakfast. I’m never disappointed.

My restaurant reviews betray a fondness I have for places that don’t look like much, maybe hard to find, maybe divey, maybe even scary, but that serve food that is unexpectedly terrific. This friendly spot is unique, but not easy to categorize. Obviously, my 5 stars tells you I like it quite a bit. Of course, it’s not the same 5 stars that I would award to a Michelin starred gourmet restaurant, but it is a 5 star salute based on it being, in my opinion, a best in class of what it is.
Oceans Grille, to my mind, is kind of a cross between a sports bar and a diner. But those designations don’t really do it justice either. The sports bar part of it relates to the several TV screens (including one outside on OG’s comfortable patio, and all set at an acceptably low volume level), and the ubiquitous chicken wings (among my top 5 ever), nachos (excellent cheese, though I would have liked a more generous topping of the tasty cheese), and of course, hamburgers (fresh formed and made to order from a list of about a dozen different configurations). But it’s also a diner in that it serves terrific egg creations and an award winning, homemade corned beef hash. And everything the kitchen turns out is absolutely terrific.
Reading from the huge and creative menu is like trying to figure out how the 20 clowns pile out of a Volkswagen Beetle at the circus. This terrific little restaurant turns out a huge number of items from its small open kitchen behind the bar, yet everything I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting has been great. In fact, the center cut pork chop was the best I’ve ever had, anywhere, And I’ve tasted quite a few items, as I’ve never been shy about sharing with my dining companions. How in the heck do they continually produce such a profusion of delectable dishes with such a modest, behind the bar kitchen serving a relatively few tables? And all homemade on top of it.
Part of how they keep up the high quality, for sure, is the hands on participation of the friendly and gregarious owners, Joe and Ray. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting them and talking to them, and I am telling you, they are men who take a huge amount of pride in what they have created here. I’m told by servers they typically spend 70 and more hours every week overseeing their pride and joy. I’ve also met Rodney and John, great and talented cooks who will prepare everything exactly to order.
The entire serving staff, servers and bartenders, could be from central casting. Friendly would be an understatement. As in a real life Cheers. A locals hangout, but welcoming to visitors as well. I’ve gotten to know Rachel and her mom, Patty, Lynne, Danielle, Jamie, Tara, Summer, and on and on. Not a bad server to be had.
Don’t blink as you look for Oceans Grille along A1A, it is easy to miss. It’s set well back from the street. But if you stay focused on finding it, you will be rewarded. For sure.

Ocean’s Grill which is located in one of South Florida’s seemingly endless number of strip malls has a rather pleasant outdoor patio with umbrella covered tables and an interior eating area with small booths and full service bar which is somewhat divey and messy. However, inside you have a full view of the cook as he works his way through the kitchen clutter while preparing your food.
The patrons are generally all older, make that elderly and retired people… definitely not a hang of the younger crowd… that live in the nearby condos or apartments located along Galt Ocean Mile.
The food, which borderlines between that of a dinner and of a restaurant however is really good with a nicely varied and wide ranging menu. My favs are their fried oysters, oyster Po’boy and for breakfast their menu «Amazing» or «Award Winner» which for me consists of hash (incidentally the best tasting hash I’ve ever had) topped by two poached eggs, some whole wheat toast and the included with the meal Bloody Mary drink.
Though the interior kitchen and bar area are about as disorderly as things can get and the service somewhat slow, I find it pleasant enough, a friendly crowd and a place to have a rather decent meal.