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Serafina by The Water

4.6
4.6
3918 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:00 PM
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
“SERAFINA” in Italian translates to both “angel of the sea” and “fine evening”. Those who have been there completely agree! This beautifully romantic, candlelit trattoria is nestled in Victoria Park on a gorgeous view of the Middle River. Its doors open to the most irresistibly charming ambiance and aromas of fantastic Mediterranean flavors. Serafina has a covered and heated patio so guests can enjoy their surroundings in every season!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 463-2566
  • Website
    http://www.serabythewater.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Lazzari
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (954) 463-2566
  • Location
    926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Come Enjoy Brunch on the Water at Serafina, $17.00 all you can drink Mimosas and Bellini's! No better way to spend your Saturday and Sunday. Make Reservations now while they last!

  • Martini Madness

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Join us every Thursday for an exquisite Happy Hour experience at our fine dining Italian restaurant, perfectly situated on the waterfront. Indulge in the serene ambiance as you savor our delightful $8 martinis, expertly crafted to enhance your evening. Come and experience the magic of Thursday nights with us, where every sip and every moment is designed to delight.

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    50% off any bottle up to $80.00 and $8 Glasses of Wine on Select House Wines every Wednesday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm!

Menu

Serafina by The Water's menu was last updated 2023-11-07.

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What 3,918 people are saying

Serafina by The Water reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Neighborhood gem

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina by The Water offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service" and a "beautiful riverfront" setting. The Italian cuisine is authentic and praised for its "phenomenal" taste. While some guests mention seating issues, the "amazing atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.
3,918 Reviews

  1. Amit

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Fantastic chef specials, terrific ambiance and great service! Recommend: Beet salad, gnocchi, and home made tiramisu.

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  2. mike

    Fort Lauderdale4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Average! All in all a big fat average. A 30 min wait for a reservation time! Cramped seating on a lovely outdoor water view terrace. Drinks arrived after our appetizers. No follow up post food delivery meant no condiments which didn’t help the flat delivery request for spicy mussel sauce! Not spicy!! Entres were ok. So all in all, a pretty average Friday night !!

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  3. Gulzhakhan

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but certainly not a baby friendly place. Crowded, loud music, small space. Everyone sitting close to each other

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  4. Peter

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I wish the weight staff would smile. Other than that very pleasant dinner with my wife and my teenage daughter.  Sausage and pepper appetizer was excellent as well as the eggplant appetizer. The handmaid pasta with pesto was excellent.

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  5. Victor VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dine right on the water. Great ambiance. Does not look great from the front but once u get in the front door it’s a different space! Reasonable wine list. Excellent specials and all fresh. Lovely meal

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  6. Randy VIP

    Fort Lauderdale559 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic meal. The Angel hair and shrimp was fantastic. Very generous portions. The Salmon was excellent. A wonderful ambience.

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  7. Irene

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and great food. The only setback is that we arrived earlier and they made us wait to sit us on the table, which was available the whole 20 minutes they had us wait!?

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  8. Cynthia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is fantastic. The food is exceptional. The top two dishes were the lamb mushroom ravioli appetizer and the veal parmigiana dinner. Highly recommend and we will go back.

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  9. Dana VIP

    Fort Lauderdale52 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A old favorite go to but they have expanded and it has changed significantly. You must have a reservation but plan on waiting 20-30 minutes past your reservation time for starters

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  10. Sarah VIP

    Memphis/West TN7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, atmosphere and food were all amazing !

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FAQs

Serafina by The Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 463-2566.

Serafina by The Water is rated 4.6 stars by 3918 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Fort Lauderdale
  4. Fort Lauderdale Central
  5. Victoria Park

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Serafina by The Water

926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Victoria Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Lazzari
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.serabythewater.com/
  • Phone number
    (954) 463-2566
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (954) 463-2566

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