Casablanca Cafe Review

      As we were setting up the booth for the show, we realized it was well after noon and we suddenly were starving. As this particular day included 84 degree weather, with a slight ocean breeze and tropical blue skies, we decide to go outside and find a restaurant where we could eat overlooking the ocean. After a short walk, we noticed a large crowd at the Casablanca, so we stood in line to wait for a table. There was a big crowd sitting on the patio watching the ocean so when the Hostess said would you like to sit on the balcony we said sure, thinking we were getting on the patio. Instead she led us into the restaurant, up a spiral staircase and out onto a tiny 2nd story balcony holding three tables, SCORE, we had the end table, facing the ocean and getting a wonderful breeze in our faces, who said blind luck was overrated.

      Soon our server appeared and offered us some exotic drinks, but since I was working, I went with a Balik Gold beer instead. Perfect for a hot, sultry day. And for lunch, a thinly shaved, lamb sandwich, served on a warm pita bread, (OK, it was a gyro, why don't you just say so) and a nice Mediterranean salad. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and very tender. The salad nice and crisp with some great feta cheese on top. All in all, a perfect lunch plate for $9.99. And the view was incredible.

Food,                     4.0     Great flavors, nicely put together. 

Beer and Wine,    4.0     Nice beer and wine selections, reasonably priced (for Florida anyways).

Service,                 3.75   Waiter was not overly talkative but very efficient and the hostess got us a great table.

Ambiance,             4.5      All I can say is see the pictures.

Price,                     4.5      Probably the most reasonable place in all of Fort Lauderdale.

Overall                  4.15 This was a great find and would be one of my go to spots if I lived in Fort Lauderdale. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by.