Cafe Ibiza
This Mediterranean spot on Las Olas Beach keeps it simple with Greek and Mediterranean classics. The beachside location makes it a solid option when you want familiar flavors without venturing far from the sand.
Greek / Mediterranean$$· Beach Proximity· Family Friendly· Outdoor Seating· Waterfront / Water Views
Cafe Ibiza sits right on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, one of several concepts run by It's Better On The Beach Hospitality Group alongside Blondies Sports Bar down the block, Rock Bar, and The Salty Sombrero. The kitchen leans more seafood than the Mediterranean framing suggests: a dedicated raw bar and lobster page (baked, broiled, or grilled, plus a whole Maine lobster linguine), a fresh-fish list running from pan-seared tuna to a $48 whole red snapper, and pastas anchored by lobster ravioli and a seafood-stuffed pasta in lobster brandy cream sauce. The actual Mediterranean side shows up mostly in the salads — a Traditional Greek with kalamata olives and feta, an arugula-and-pecan with goat cheese — and in shared platters like the Sea Lovers and Shrimp Lovers.
The daily specials are where the restaurant's real identity plays out: bottomless mimosas run every morning from 8 to 2, a 2-for-1 jumbo cocktail deal (strawberry daiquiri, piña colada, margarita) runs all day, every day, and Tuesdays knock 50% off select appetizers. Three separate live acts cycle through on a fixed weekly schedule rather than a vague "live music nightly" claim: DJ Hans on Saturday and Sunday mornings, Oscar & Viviana on Fridays, and Rafael & Ligia Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.
Reviews vary widely by platform, from a 4.1 out of 5 on Google (roughly 3,500 reviews) down to 3.7 on Tripadvisor. One recent complaint, echoed by more than one reviewer, sums up the tension well: the cocktails taste weak enough that the price feels like it's covering the live band playing a few tables over rather than what's actually in the glass.
Menu items, prices, and hours may have changed since this was written.