Pirate Republic Seafood Restaurant

Absolute stunning views of the river and cityscape, and we found the service to be fast and friendly.. as well as the entrees to be delicious. I had the Florida chowder and really enjoyed it. She had the salmon and said that it was really good. It's a little off the beaten path, so if you're you're walking to here from nearby just try to follow the signs. We came from a hotel across the river, and had to walk down and around quite a ways.

We had an incredible evening at Pirate Republic, and it’s easily one of the best spots in Fort Lauderdale! The octopus was absolutely amazing—perfectly grilled, tender, and full of flavor. I couldn’t stop raving about it. Then came the Tambaqui Ribs—wow, so good! These deep-fried freshwater fish ribs from the Amazon are unique, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with that special seasoning that makes every bite addictive. The atmosphere is unbeatable. Sitting right on the New River with boats cruising by, the cool breeze, and that laid-back pirate vibe—it feels like a mini escape. The views are stunning, especially as the sun sets. The staff deserves special praise too—they’re amazing! Super friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Sh

The parking is a little Shakey to find but was available when I was there. View is beautiful and is on a busy channel so a lot of boats in and out giving it a nice vibe in my opinion. Drinks were cool , the food was ok. Since I'm east Asian my taste buds require spices for taste lol the food was decent in my opinion and was presented beautifully. Would take another date there for sure.

Great place to people watch and boat watch. Service okay but servers not to friendly. Restaurant needs more fish dishes. Great location parking a little tough. Some free but majority was metered?? Water taxi nearby screwed that up.

Where do I begin. We came Dow for the weekend and my husband found this gem. We both ordered the seafood moqueca. My, my, my. Every bite was delicious. Generous serving of seafood in every bite. Stew had a balance of spicy and sweetness from the coconut milk. I throughly enjoyed my dish!!! The Margaritas were exceptional as well. 10/10