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Calusso Main Dining Room & Open Kitchen - Calusso, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Calusso

4.6 (162)
$50 and over
Modern European
2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Indulge in a refined, curated dining experience inspired by the joie de vivre and la dolce vita of the French and Italian Rivieras. Enjoy tableside presentations of the finest seafood, handcrafted pastas, premium meats, vegetables and desserts that pair European elegance with South Florida’s fresh ingredients and culinary innovation.

The Dress Code for Calusso is Resort Chic.
Dining Room: Pants and covered shoes are required. No athletic wear, baseball caps or ripped jeans.
Bar & Lounge: No athletic wear, ripped jeans or flip flops.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, French, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 162 people are saying

Calusso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Ambience

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Ambience

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calusso offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "luxurious ambiance" and "impeccable service." The restaurant's waterfront setting enhances its appeal, providing stunning views and "beautifully presented" dishes. While some find the prices high, many praise the "creative and delicious" menu. For a special occasion in Fort Lauderdale, Calusso is a "must-visit."
162 Reviews
  1. Bob VIP

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Portion sizes are tiny and prices are very high.
    CalussoResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback—we understand your concerns and will share them with our team as we continue to evaluate the overall guest experience.

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  2. Robert VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outdoor seating was attractive. Our server was very knowledgeable. A very long drawn out experience, 2 and a half hours dinner for 4. Food good, not great Portions are small and very expensive. 6oz, filet $78 Caesar salad $25 Iced tea $8 Maritini $26 A one and done for us.
    CalussoResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad you enjoyed the setting and service. We appreciate your comments on pacing and pricing, will share them with our team for review, and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  3. Jacqueline VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing wait staff! A true experience-------
    CalussoResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s always wonderful to hear when our guests enjoy what we’ve created. We look forward to hosting you for more special moments.

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  4. dmitry

    West Palm Beach1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room and terrace. Food taste and presentation was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately we got unlucky with rather inexperienced server.
    CalussoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words about our space and cuisine. We're sorry the service fell short—this is being shared with management for review. We hope to welcome you back for the full Calusso experience.

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  5. noel

    Miami1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Calusso is extremely over priced and the portions are microscopic, and that’s not a hyperbole. The Calusso is not a place I will visit again or recommend for dinner.
    CalussoResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your time and feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments have been shared with our management team for review.

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  6. Leslie

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calusso is very nice. We had a nice outdoor table and the service was great. The food is good but very over priced. $78 fir a 6 oz filet? Sides are extra. $38 fir a small portion of pasta. Complimentary Italian candy and cookie was very nice and delicious.
    CalussoResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for the kind words about the ambiance, service, and finishing touches. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and will be sure to share it with management. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  7. Michael VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful in every way. We celebrated a friends birthday starting with drinks at pier top bar followed by an amazing meal and evening at Caluuso. This was our 2nd time in a month, and the food, service, and experience was fantastic both times. Each dish we had was an explosion of flavors and beautiful presentation. Can’t wait to go back.
    CalussoResponded 7 days ago
    What a lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience, from start to finish. Thank you for sharing, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Bambi VIP

    Pittsburgh25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful fresh ultra decked out place good vibe good service and amazing food
    CalussoResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to know that your visit exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again!

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  9. Ed VIP

    Fort Lauderdale21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, presentation, service and staff all 5 stars! Will definitely be back.
    CalussoResponded 7 days ago
    It was a pleasure serving you, and we’re so grateful for your kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. simone VIP

    Fort Lauderdale207 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the dishes tasted light and delicious. My favorites were the burrata and the pasta Primavera. I would recommend a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside. It got busy. The portions are small but we found them filling.
    CalussoResponded 5 days ago
    We can’t thank you enough for your kind words! Knowing you enjoyed the experience means so much to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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Calusso is rated 4.6 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Fort Lauderdale
  4. Fort Lauderdale East
  5. Harbor Beach

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Calusso

2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Harbor Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
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