Tamarindo Harbor Italian Bar & Grill -Food CA (Near Fort Lauderdale)

5 /5 Daniel Yan: The owner was super kind and thoughtful. 10/10 service. The food was delicious. Not a single thing we ordered was bad. The bread was great along with the vegetable soup. Highlights were the eggplant parmigiana, linguini and meatballs, and shrimp pasta. To top it all off everything was very affordable being about $25 per person. For this price, service, and quality we will definitely be coming again when we’re back in the area.

5 /5 Joséphine Delacroix: We showed up super late—just an hour before closing—but were welcomed with open arms and genuine hospitality. Don’t let the outside appearance fool you—Tamarindo Harbor Italian Bar & Grill is truly one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to in Florida. We were seated at a cozy little corner table, and everything that followed was amazing. The house salad was hands down the best I’ve ever had—crisp, fresh, and full of flavor. The warm bread with oil is an absolute must to start with. Now, the food: the chicken parm was incredible—crispy on the outside, tender inside, with rich marinara and perfectly melted cheese. And the churrasco steak? Cooked to perfection, juicy, and packed with flavor. Every dish came out fresh, hot, and clearly made with care. It’s rare to find a place that delivers both quality and comfort like this. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you for such a memorable evening and an outstanding meal!

2 /5 Stefan Grenstad: The moment I walked through the door, the smell hit me—and not in the comforting, “Nonna’s cooking Sunday dinner” kind of way. More like a warning sign that something in this kitchen isn’t exactly firing on all cylinders. Service was quick, I’ll give them that. But it had that slightly scripted friendliness that tells you they’re moving tables, not serving passion. The calamari came out just shy of rubbery. One minute more in the fryer and we’d be talking bungee-cord territory. Thankfully, the tomato sauce managed to save the appetizer from complete disaster. Then came the pasta with meatballs… and let me be blunt: it was bland. Look at the meatballs and you know instantly—they’re not house-made. They’re processed, pre-packaged, and tossed into the dish like an afterthought. The crab ravioli followed the same theme: clearly store-bought and reheated. The sauce actually tasted decent, but it was drowning in cream. Italian sauces should be light, bright, and designed to elevate the ingredients—not smother them. The tiramisu was probably the best part of the meal. It seemed to be made in-house and had good flavor, even if it looked a bit tired. They tried to disguise that with whipped cream and strawberries, but the effort was… noticeable. And here’s the kicker: this place has surprisingly high ratings. Honestly, I’m baffled. If you truly love Italian food—authentic, balanced, thoughtfully crafted Italian food—there are far better options nearby.

5 /5 Veru Carranza: From the moment we arrived, the experience was flawless. The staff was warm, attentive, and highly professional, always making sure we felt welcome and well taken care of. The food was simply outstanding: authentic dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces rich and delicious, and the desserts absolutely irresistible. Definitely a place I will return to and recommend without hesitation. Excellent service and top-quality food that exceeded my expectations.