El Mar Cafe

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL · American restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
#8
of 44 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
El Mar Cafe, 4405 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Phone
(954) 769-1764
Website
www.elmarcafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

El Mar Cafe is a restaurant located in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL. It is one of 44 restaurants listed in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #8 of 44 restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Mar Cafe

El Mar Cafe is a restaurant owned by a former server with 25 years of restaurant experience in South Florida. We are open for Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week.

Hours

Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Evelyn Faye Smith · Aug 2025

Curb appeal is just ok compared to the other trendy looking spots but it is actually a solid spot. Food is good. The biscuit is nothing special though and doesnt look big and fluffy. The eggs, ham and potatoes were prepared well and can hold a candle any other breakfast spot. Compliments to the chef! I loved the background music! Feels intimate and cozy. Less touristy feeling and more small town diner. The restaurant is clean but feels a little small. Bathroom is clean. Customer service was good. Prices are good! Overall, no frills. We would definitely return though!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tony Montesano · Jan 2026

Good spot for breakfast or lunch. Many options all of which we had were plentiful and tasty.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jay Brown · Feb 2026

We moved to this area three years ago and El Mar Cafe is our go to breakfast restaurant. We walk there from our condo most days during the weeks we are in town. Their breakfasts are fresh, top quality, and delicious. Their serving stuff are the most friendly we have encountered in Fort Lauderdale. This is a very special place and my wife and I strongly recommend it!

★★★★★ 5.0 Zab Eton · May 2025

This is a great place for a nice breakfast. The people working here are very nice. The service is good. But I gave four stars because it was too noisy. All condiments (salt, pepper, hot sauce, sugar, etc.) are right there on the table, so you don’t have to wait. The breakfast burrito was very good. I was impressed. Good coffee and nice mimosas. Recommend. I will be visiting again. Saluté

★★★★★ 5.0 Sreeni Sharma · Mar 2024

My wife and I stopped here for a brunch on the last day of our trip. I ordered the 3 French toast, topped with bananas and whipped cream, side of berries, and a toasted biscuit ( no gravy)..can keep eating that whole day long. One of the best brunches i have ever had. Great staff and very attentive staff. My wife ordered the omelet with Jalapeños in it.....yummy!!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantCafe

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