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By Word of Mouth

3200 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334-4521
(954) 564-3663
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Ranked #24 of 93 restaurants in Oakland Park
Price range: $26 - $84
Cuisines: American, Contemporary, Eclectic, International
Good for: Romantic, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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73% Recommend
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Miami, Florida
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78 reviews 78 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

In on a Thursday night at 7pm with 3 others. The food was pretty good, not great, but the service was slow. Not a busy night at all. We were seated by a lady and served by a man with very little help from the lady. Nice people but he was not an attentive server. They serve little dinner (special)... More

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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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46 reviews 46 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

From other reviews and their website, we expected and looked forward to an eclectic dinner with good food well prepared and a dining area that looked like the TA picture shown (NOT, our table looked into the working area of the kitchen replete with garbage pail and the bathrooms opened directly into the main dining area). We were greeted as... More

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Seattle, Washington
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012 via mobile

It's easy to miss this restaurant located in a sort of industrial area. But if excellent food, wine and service are more important than a view ... read on. Your meal starts with your server walking you over to view and hear about today's dishes. You actually get to order right there, connecting what you see to what you will... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012 via mobile

By weird of mouth enjoys and deserves high marks for its catering. They're fabulous. But the restaurant disappoints as it is small, plain and gas a limited menu.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

We wanted to like it - within walking distance of home - the setup is bizarre (no printed menus, food demonstrated in a glass case like the fake cakes at Denny's) - but we could get past that. Quirky is OK. What is not OK is the entrees were surprisingly disappointing for the price. I had the snapper. My first... More

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Boca Raton, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

Best desserts. Nice wine selection.Small and itimate setting.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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60 reviews 60 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

I had lunch with a colleague here a couple of weeks ago, on his suggestion. It's part of old Oakland Park, which is a little "plain and wornout", at best, so I was a little concerned when we pulled up to the restaurant. What a surprise! The menu changes and the helpful and informative server explains what is available when... More

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Orlando, Florida, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

The menu changes and is not written down. Two display cabinets highlight your entrees, side dishes, and a case for deserts. Fabulous service and well versed in the menu items for that day. Special occasions, this is the place but you will need a reservation.

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West Newton, MA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

We live in Boston. If we are within striking distance of Ft Lauderdale, this is our best, first-choice, place to sup or dine. The foods are creative and delicious, beautifully plated and attentively served. The dining area is attractive, intimate and comfortable. The restaurant is open for lunch during the work week and for dinner Monday through Saturday after 5:00... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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51 reviews 51 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

I can't review the lunch/dinner here as we only stopped in for dessert (what we've heard they are known for). You should make a reservation.... we didn't have one but they were kind enough to let us sit at the bar for a few slices of cake, but I guess this isn't standard. The red velvet cake is absolutely wonderful!... More

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