The Katherine Restaurant

Overview

The Katherine Restaurant sits on East Broward Boulevard in a compact, darkened dining room fitted with soundproof windows, forest green napkins, and brass-touched fixtures. The mood is romantic and a little moody – the kind of place where you dress up and linger over a short, seasonal menu built around combinations you will not find anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale. Think tuna crispy rice with microgreens, warm cabbage salad studded with pork, Hokkaido crudo scallops, and clam chowder reimagined as loaded fries. Mains rotate but have included Thai red curry branzino with green papaya salad, fall-apart short rib orecchiette, swordfish cooked with unusual precision, and a hanger steak frites that regulars swear by. The cocktail program matches the kitchen’s ambition – spicy margaritas, chai espresso martinis, and rum punches served in a peacock-shaped cup. Desserts like the French toast with vanilla ice cream and the raspberry chocolate cheesecake are worth saving room for. Service runs attentive and knowledgeable, with staff who guide you through the compact menu confidently. The space is small, so reservations are not optional – book ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday. Free parking hides behind the building, and a covered outdoor patio with an awning offers an alternative to the cool interior (bring a layer – guests report strong air conditioning inside). The Katherine draws a mix of tourists and local food lovers who treat it as a destination dinner spot. It is closed Mondays, opens at 4 PM Tuesday through Friday for happy hour, and at 5 PM on weekends. Tables are assigned at booking, so arrive on time to avoid complications with the seating system.

Good to know

• Rating: 4.4/5 from 425 Google reviews
• Best for: Date night dinner, Craft cocktail lovers, Adventurous food lovers, Romantic evening out, Solo dining
• Features: Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Dog Friendly

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