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S3vsCafe Martorano
Both establishments are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Cafe Martorano is preferred by most writers compared to S3 Sun Surf Sand Restaurant. Cafe Martorano ranks #5 in Fort Lauderdale with recommendations from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Where and Concierge.
S3
Gayot
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Where
Zagat
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $0/night
13.0
"Ocean views and well-executed shareable fare make this place ideal for special occasions or just dropping in." Full review
"S3 stands for the fabulous trio of sun, surf, and sand, paying homage to its prime beachfront location." Full review
"Overall, the customer service, varied cuisine options, and inviting atmosphere are outstanding." Full review
"Offering diners the island-chic ambiance of the Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and oceanfront dining, S3 restaurant offers a menu brimming with steak, seafood and sushi options." Full review
4.4
""Go with a group" to "sample all the tapas" (including lots of sushi) at this chic, "dynamic" Eclectic eatery in the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort from the folks behind YOLO." Full review
Cafe Martorano
Concierge
Zagat
Gayot
Fodor's
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
3343 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7216
From $31/night
"The South Philly Italian food is served family-style; try the lobster francese, fettucine Alfredo, and Martorano's unmissable meatballs (tennis-ball-sized and drenched in marinara sauce)."
4.4
""A gastronomic heavenly experience" awaits." Full review
12.0
"What you want are the famous meatball salad... always-al dente pastas like garlicky linguine with fresh-shucked clams; anything including the fresh homemade mozzarella." Full review
"The homemade mozzarella and fried calamari are excellent choices for starters. It's easy to gorge here since each dish is so succulent and savory."
"A unique twist to dishes such as grilled octopus with Meyer lemons, stewed calamari with peas, Sicilian rice balls with prosciutto di Parma, buffalo mozzarella and braised pig’s feet." Full review
"This Italian-American restaurant, serving hearty portions of the classics, is hard to miss thanks to the flashy cars that valet from its unassuming strip mall location." Full review
"Loud, it’s festive, it’s glitzy black-and-mirrors, complete with disco ball, and the menu is tasty Italian-American soul food all the way" Full review