Fort Lauderdale gets an upscale Mediterranean restaurant from the owners The Wharf

The hospitality group behind the Miami outdoor dining venues Regatta Grove and Pier 5 has expanded its offerings in Broward, this time with a nod toward luxury.

Now open in downtown Fort Lauderdale is Mykonos, a Mediterranean restaurant from Breakwater Hospitality and The Entourage Group, a hospitality group founded in 2010. The restaurant, at 305 S. Andrews Ave., is right around the corner from Breakwater’s casual outdoor venue The Wharf Fort Lauderdale.

While The Wharf exudes a casual vibe, Mykonos is much more upscale, with atmospheric lighting from overhead illumination and small table lamps. Ariyan Kharaghani, partner and creative director of The Entourage Group, explained that the restaurant’s design aims to reflect the Aegean coast.

The menu is inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean, adding a “fresh and vibrant take,” according to Kharaghani.

“Mykonos’ menu combines classic Mediterranean favorites with a local flair,” he said. “Guests can expect to taste the finest locally sourced ingredients and exceptional hospitality during their visit.”

The menu is separated into small and large plates. One of the starter specialties on the menu is the peach stracciatella salad with roasted pistachios, mint and basil, which is drizzled with a peach vinaigrette. The beef carpaccio makes use of roasted pistachios, too, along with a Dijon aioli, capers and pomegranate seeds.

Both items fall under the category of chef recommendation, along with truffle tuna tartar with lemon crème fraîche, truffle and lavash bread and hummus with spiced beef, served with caramelized onions, roasted pine nuts and pita chips.

Other recommended items include grilled Spanish octopus, Chilean sea bass with saffron cream and sautéed mushrooms and herb marinated lamb lollipops that are served with grilled asparagus.

Mykonos also aims to be a nightlife destination, with a cocktail menu that features drinks like the Pineapple Express (grilled pineapple-infused tequila-mezcal blend, Cointreau, cardamom bitters and lemon juice) and Hera’s Garden (gin, bergamont, elderflower thyme syrup, lemon and soda). The restaurant will also offer hookah experiences.

Mykonos

Where: 305 Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Hours: 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Reservations and more information: mykonosfl.com or 954-301-2665

This story was originally published March 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM.