Seafood lovers will be pleased to hear that the beachside city of Pompano Beach has plenty of places to indulge, from raw bars and sushi to fried fish, shrimp made countless ways, conch creations, and Floribbean favorites. Here are just a few of the many Pompano Beach seafood restaurants to try.
AND Fish Kitchen + Bar
The anchor restaurant at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, this oceanfront restaurant lives up to its name with plenty of seafood offerings. Start with the cocktail shrimp with a kick of harissa, conch fritters, or PEI beer mussels, then ask for the fresh catch of the day in sandwich form, whole, or served over a bed of coconut rice.
Beach House
Coastal is how to describe everything at Beach House, from its decor and views to the menu offerings for guests. Choose from appetizers like smoked trout dip, Beach House clams, the Tuna Surf Stack, or shrimp cocktail. For an entree, there’s a selection of sushi rolls, raw oysters, and wood-fired grilled fresh catch of the day with a side of rice and beans. Don’t forget the fish and shrimp tacos, crispy fresh catch sandwich, shrimp and grits, bacon-wrapped scallops, cedar-plank salmon, or pecan-crusted trout. For the ultimate view, ask for a table upstairs for an alfresco meal with the Atlantic Ocean for your backdrop.
Calypso
Caribbean flavors abound at this Pompano Beach mainstay that’s been open since 1990. Indulge in a taste of the islands with West Indies BBQ shrimp, smoked fish dip, spiced peel-and-eat shrimp, clams, oysters, fried shrimp, and, of course, a variety of conch (grilled, cracked, fritter, salad, and chowder). Looking for a sandwich? Head to the cutter section of the menu for a Stamp and Go cod sandwich or fresh fish sandwich. Guests can also order platters to go, so for your next get-together, plan on ordering conch chowder and conch salad by the pint and conch fritters by the dozen.
Deep Oceanfront Dining & Bar
Fresh fish is served with an ocean view at this breezy outdoor restaurant located at Beachcomber Resort and Villas. Enjoy locally-sourced seafood and steaks for lunch and dinner along with breakfast and brunch favorites earlier during the day. Head over for the weekday happy hour specials on drinks and snacks while listening to live music from 3-6 p.m.
Oceanic
With the exterior of this beachside restaurant shaped like a boat, it’s no surprise Oceanic is a seafood hotspot. Favorites at this waterfront eatery include tuna poke bowls, fresh fish sandwiches, pan-seared calamari, sun-kissed shrimp, fresh watermelon and grilled shrimp, salmon, and more. Enjoy your meal from the chic indoor dining room, or opt for some salty from the outdoor seats facing the ocean.
Seaside Grill & Tiki Bar
You don’t have to be a guest at the Lighthouse Cove Resort to enjoy a meal here. Choose from grilled mahi topped with sweet mango salsa, shrimp cooked your way, sole française, shrimp scampi, Maryland crab cakes, ceviche-stuffed avocado, mahi sandwich, and more. Television sets ensure you won’t miss a second of the game when dining at the tiki bar.