Welcome to American Tapas Bar
American Tapas Bar in Fort Lauderdale offers a unique dining experience with a New American tapas concept. The menu includes a variety of delicious dishes such as spinach dip, mussels, baby back ribs, calamari, bacon wrapped dates, pot roast, grilled oysters, and more. With attentive service, live music, and a cozy atmosphere, this spot is perfect for a casual, intimate meal with friends or a romantic date night. The Happy Hour specials, diverse tapas options, and affordable prices make American Tapas Bar a must-visit destination for food lovers looking to explore new flavors and enjoy a memorable dining experience.
- 2724 E Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Hotline: (954) 765-6352
American Tapas Bar is a popular spot located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering a unique twist on the tapas dining experience. This tapas bar falls under the category of New American cuisine, providing a variety of small plates that are perfect for sharing and exploring different flavors.
With a plethora of utilities such as outdoor seating, vegan options, and wheelchair accessibility, American Tapas Bar caters to a diverse range of diners. The cozy and intimate atmosphere makes it a great choice for a romantic date night or a casual gathering with friends.
One of the standout features of American Tapas Bar is its Happy Hour specials, where guests can enjoy 5 tapas for $35. Customers rave about the generous portions and excellent value, praising dishes like spinach dip, mussels, sliders, baby back ribs, calamari, and more.
Reviews from satisfied patrons highlight the attentive service from servers like Joe and Enrique, as well as the flavorful offerings on the menu. From bacon-wrapped dates to pot roast, grilled oysters, and lamb meatballs, each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Overall, American Tapas Bar impresses with its diverse menu, high-quality ingredients, and welcoming ambiance. Whether you're looking for a new favorite spot or simply want to indulge in a delicious dining experience, this tapas bar is definitely worth a visit.

I've been here twice so far and have to say that this is one of my new favorite places to go! The food choices are excellent and it's a great value. The tapa portions are good and the prices are too! Both time I went, I shared the 5 tapas for $35, so I've tried several options. The spinach dip, mussels, sliders, baby back ribs, calamari and a few others. Everything has been better than expected! The server Joe is good and Enrique the bartender/server was awesome too! They are very attentive and friendly. I really like the decor of this place. What can I say? It's my new spot!

Enrique was the most attentive waiter that I've had in a really long time. Joe is great too!! The ribs are exceptional!! What a great deal- 5 tapas for $35 during HH. The portions are sizable and flavors are great!! See you soon guys!!

Such a cute spot with live music every night. Love the American tapas concept. We were greeted and seated quickly and had excellent service. We decided to try the bacon wrapped dates, the pot roast, grilled oysters, wedge salad and lamb meatballs. Everything was good. The grilled oysters were my favorite and the dates came in a close second. Next time I will leave some room for dessert.

I feel awful for not remembering our server's name as he played a major role in making our night here a very memorable one. We had reservations for 2 but sat at a booth because we planned on ordering a few tapas. The vibe was just right, there was live music being sang by a guy with his guitar and his partner on the piano. For drinks we kept it simple with a few shots of tequila and some margaritas. For tapas we had: -Pot Roast. This dish was warm, savory and succulent. The beef was braised to perfection and the veggies were well cooked. -Peel n Eat Shrimp. The butter sauce has old bay seasoning in it which gave it a nice kick! The herb garlic bread was wonderfully toasted, not too hard and soaked up the butter sauce nicely. -Bacon Wrapped Dates. The sweetness from the dates paired well with the bacon. The blue cheese on the inside was well melted and added a creaminess to each bite. -Filet Mignon Slider. No comment, my husband swallowed the slider whole. He says it was a 10/10. I believed him because he liked his fingers to get up the bit of aioli left on it. -Lamb Chops. Perfectly grilled. Nice grill marks on the outside and juicy on the inside. -Chicken n Waffles. Cooked to order. The waffle was still warm when it got to our table. The chicken breast tenders had a nice crunchy well seasoned batter on them. -Pork Belly. Wish they fried it a bit more but you could taste the marinade on the meat. The glaze was also a nice touch. -BBQ Ribs. The ribs were definitely fall off the bone. Only thing I would recommend is to get a good broil on the bbq sauce so it's not too messy . We will definitely be back & have already told our friends to check this place out.

Always on point! Food was great, service was speedy, and music was awesome!! Went here for lunch and as usual had a great time. We had the shrimp and grits, lamb chops, skillet cornbread, and pulled pork slider.

One of our stops as we evacuated from Milton! We went for happy hour and enjoyed a few drinks which were very reasonable. Beer 3 and 4 dollars, house wines 6 to 8 dollars, specialty cocktails 8 dollars and they were mixed well. Ordered several tapas which come out when they are ready. Everything we ordered was good and included the truffle Mac and cheese, pork belly, calamari, chicken wings and mussels. I had the steak slider which was ok. All items were 8 bucks each and plenty to share for the two of us. The main menu has a nice variety of other tapas dishes to choose from, as well as salads, soups and main dishes all at reasonable prices. Happy hour was a great way to try the different tapas and all were good. Ended with the bread pudding which is made in house and was very good paired with a cup of Americano cafe. The service was great, the gentleman that served us couldn't have been nicer or more attentive and it was busy. Happy hour is at the bar and the high tops. A laid back atmosphere in a small strip mall. Free parking.

Went for the HH. The bartender was great very friendly and efficient. Free parking facing the street.

This place is awesome. Simple as that. We came in for the first time last weekend, and I'm already thinking of when we can go back again. We walked in and were quickly seated & greeted by our server. The menu is very big, and almost makes it hard to choose what to order. We ended up getting the steak sliders, lobster Mac & cheese, wedge salad, and calamari. After all, it's tapas style and we wanted a bit of everything. We really enjoyed every single item we got. There was live music playing lightly the whole time we were there, which really set a nice vibe. Pricing is fair, and service was quick. Will definitely be back soon to try more items!

Went for happy hour and we were not disappointed! Such a great experience with a fantastic variety of tapas for just $8 each. This spot is perfect for lunch or bringing a large group to try out the whole happy hour menu. We ordered a total of five dishes--mac and cheese, pork belly, mussels, ribs, and meatloaf--and they were all amazing! Each dish was flavorful and well-prepared, offering something unique and delicious. Definitely recommend checking this place out, especially for happy hour.

Was here for brunch with my ladies group. Joe was our server. Most of our brunch went well with most of the ladies enjoying their food. One lady thought her beef brisket sandwich was too fatty. Another loved the octopus. My other friend ordered the fried pickles & tomatoes, she shared them- they were so yummy- I ordered them too. After a few minutes of indecision- I wanted to try the Avocado Toast. I really enjoyed it. I felt full but not full enough to stop drinking the unlimited Prosecco! All in All- Joe did an excellent job, considering there were 18 of us! Got a chance to meet Carla & I told her all the details! I'll definitely book this restaurant again for a group lunch & try their happy hour. Although- that's at the bar only- I'm not a fan of hanging at the bar but I'm sure it will be great! Thanks so much for taking great care of us! See you soon!