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- 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- +1 954-770-3483
- June 13, 2026

Shuck N Dive drops a slab of New Orleans onto North Federal Highway, and it lands with conviction. The space runs bigger than you expect from the outside, two full bars, roomy booths, big communal tables, and a patio that stays packed when the weather cooperates. Low-volume Louisiana music fills the room without drowning out conversation, and golf memorabilia lines the walls alongside the expected sports screens.
The kitchen leans hard into Cajun and Creole comfort food, and the execution keeps locals walking back for years. Crawfish shows up seasonal and sells by the pound, regulars time their visits around it. The smoked wahoo fish dip is built in-house and served with tortilla chips, red onion, and tomato, drawing comparisons to Italian baccala from at least one well-traveled reviewer. Blackened gator, fried catfish platters, and a Cajun sampler with creole chicken and sausage all pull their weight. Raw and baked oysters rotate through specials, the Black and Blues preparation tops blackened bluepoint oysters with blue cheese and melted provolone. Fried pickles get called out more than you would expect at a seafood-forward spot. Gumbo devotees consider it one of the stronger bowls in Broward County.
Desert punches above, too. The bread pudding disappears from tables before people register they have been eating it, and a homemade peanut butter pie rounds out the menu for anyone still standing. Cocktails, a solid beer rotation, and happy hour pricing keep the drink side competitive.
Service runs fast and personal, staff remember regulars’ orders across seasons. The crowd skews toward a comfortable mix of college students, tourist groups, and solo diners who treat it like a neighborhood canteen. Peak hours pull a wait, sometimes twenty minutes or more on busy nights, but the patio and dual bars absorb the overflow. Dogs are welcome outside. Closed Mondays.
4.5 out of 5 from 2,198 Google reviews.
★★★★★
Blackened catfish was good. Mac & cheese was excellent. The Cajun fries were great. Tried some gator, which was good. Just a fun, delicious time.
Brandon O’Very, via Google
★★★★★
Everyone was wonderful. Atmosphere was perfect not too loud but enjoyable. Service was stellar-Skylar was an awesome server. Blackened gator is a must , oysters we super fresh , blackened catfish, sausage and collard greens everyone loved their food. This place is a must!!
Tammy Spoon, via Google
★★★★★
Mannnnnnnnnnnnnn food was gooooood asffffffff!!!!!!! Like that fried fish so well seasoned and fresh. The seafood gumbo Was the best gumbo I ever had. The Crawfish étouffée was 8/10.The oysters were 8/10. The service from Jay was 20/20. Awesome guy with a good spirit! Please visit you guys
Jasmine Florence, via Google
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM-10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM-10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM-10PM |
| Friday | 11AM-10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM-10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM-9PM |
650 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
The house-smoked wahoo fish dip, seasonal crawfish by the pound, and Black and Blues baked oysters are consistent favorites. The bread pudding is a standout dessert that regulars swear by, and the gumbo draws high praise from guests familiar with the real thing in New Orleans.
They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. The kitchen is closed on Mondays. Lunch specials run during the earlier hours on weekdays.
Yes. The dining room has big tables and booths that handle larger parties, plus a patio with additional seating. Two separate bars help keep drink orders moving when it gets crowded. Reservations are accepted if you want to skip the wait.
The patio offers outdoor seating and is dog friendly, making it a solid pick for guests who want fresh air with their meal. It fills up during peak hours, so arriving a bit early helps if you want a spot outside.
During busy periods, especially weekend evenings, waits of around twenty minutes are common. The restaurant does accept reservations, which can help you skip the line. The dual bars give you somewhere comfortable to wait if you walk in without one.
The atmosphere channels a laid-back Bourbon Street feel with low Louisiana-style music, casual decor including golf memorabilia, and sports on the TVs. It is cozy and a bit trendy without being pretentious, comfortable enough for solo lunch or a rowdy group dinner.
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