Market 17

An amazing 4 course meal with wine pairings. Don't be afraid to sit at the bar as they know their stuff! $$$$ you will spend some cash but so worth the experience! Dine on! more

After months of saying we should try it, we finally hit Market 17. It is tucked away and not in the most obvious location but if you like meals made with better ingredients, this place should not be missed. Started with drinks at the bar- the Guavaberry Mojito and Pricklypassion Martini were delicious. Happy hour pricing until 7:00 was also appreciated. The bar was quiet when we were there but seems like a great place for gathering with friends. Ambiance/interior is pleasant, fresh. Dining room is comfortable and noise was not an issue. The crowd picked up as the time passed which was nice because it would be a shame to see this place not make it. Dinner started with Florida Sweet Corn Cakes and the Shrimp, Snapper and Grouper Ceviche. Both were very good but we agreed that the ceviche was the better of the two. Our main course included the Elk Loin and the Florida Grouper. Though each ingredient in the grouper dish was good alone, mixed together it was simply so-so. The crispy brussel sprouts were the standout in the dish. However, the grouper dish overall had nothing on the elk dish which was really outstanding. Can't wait to go back and have it again. Dessert was the Sweet Plantain Bread Pudding- tasted nothing like plantains to us which was fine with one of us, but it was wonderful and eaten in a matter of minutes. The sherry currant ice cream and caramel sauce made it superb. Pricing was very reasonable and portion sizes were just right. Been to a lot of places, and for the money, this is one of the best places in Fort Lauderdale. Give it a try. more

Market 17 is an amazing restaurant for every occasion! My girlfriends and I go every chance we get. Great food and staff. more

Amazing food, amazing creativity, amazing wine list, amazing service, amazing execution. The end. more

Extraordinary! The food and presentation are amazing. Fresh ingredients prepared with great creativity. Every bite is a joy. more

Excellent atmosphere, food, and staff, however the entree price listed above is incorrect as there is no entree available for under $20 for a petite size. \r \r Don't let the price steer you away from here. The organic, farm fresh menu items are a fantastic idea that I wish more restaurants incorporated. more

Diverse menu, friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff, and absolutely delicious food! I had the beef tenderloin, and I also tasted someone else's emu dish, and both tasted wonderful and were cooked perfectly. Most of the ingredients are local, and the menu lists where all ingredients come from. All of the produce is organic, and all meat is grass-fed, free range, etc. when applicable. Great experience, I would definitely eat here again! more

Love the place. Would be nice if the happy hour was longer but overall a great place to be. more

The concept of farm to table is a refreshing one and Market 17 turns simple ingredients into masterpieces. the menu changes daily, but you cannot go wrong here. The wild shrimp and grits app was the best I have ever had. The beef tenderloin melted in my mouth with great flavor. The service was impeccable. This is a must try. more

Wow.. What an experience. Simply put, you have got to try this place. We went there last night for dinner and we were blown away. I highly recommend one of the tasting menus with the wine pairing. The menu is fresh and very unique. Each dish was perfectly cooked, packed with interesting flavors, well thought out and plated beautifully. The service was unintrusive yet anticipated our every need. The experience, because that's what it is, was a total departure from the typical dining experience in South Florida. My wife and I have dined at the best restaurants South Florida has to offer and Market 17 has just gone to the top of the list. We enjoyed it so much we booked reservations for Valentines day dinner.. We are going to try the "Dining in the Dark". If your reading this and wondering if you should try this place out, do yourself a favor and go! You'll be glad you did. more

Delicious food and excellent service. A great find. "Petit" entrees are actually healthy sized versus what overfed Americans are used to. Everything tasted great and Diego gave us excellent service. Next time we will try dining dark! more

I dined lastnight with my girlfriend and all I have to say is amazing. We got the 4 course tasting with wine and everything including the wine was so amazing. Our waiter was so knowledgeable he answered every question we had, and we had a lot of questions! This place is truly a culinary masterpiece and I highly recommend it!!! more

We totally enjoyed our meal , beautiful room and bar more

Had an overnight trip to the area and wanted to find good food. After spending nearly an hour searching the internet the night before, we finally settled on Market 17, which appeared to be the only good place to eat in the greater Ft. Lauderdale area! \r We had a wonderful meal. Everything was cooked perfectly, plated beautiful and was full of flavor. Our server, Diego, was not only attentive, courteous, knowledgable and expedient, but was willing to check with the kitchen to ensure we had enough time to enjoy the tasting menu and leave when we needed to AND he polled his coworkers to find out the best route for us to get to our destination.\r Meal highlights included unbelievably FRESH seafood, delicious duck and out-of-this-world dessert. Wine parings (they have a great wine selection) were perfect. If you're looking for a good meal in Ft. Lauderdale, look no further! This place is great! more

This restaurean space seems to have had lots of failures over the last fifteen years, but, now there is a winner there with Market 17. They have very well prepared and tasty food across the whole menu. more

bullet points:\r * Wonderful ambiance\r * Polished, knowledgeable, and helpful but unobtrusive service\r * Inventive menu with a nice variety of recognizable-but-with-a-twist choices\r * Specializes in organic, locally sourced foods\r \r We made reservations at Market 17 a couple of weeks ahead for a Valentine's Day dinner. We were going to be vacationing in the Hollywood Beach area that week, and needed to choose a restaurant sight-unseen.\r \r We chose Market 17 based on an excellent review in the Sun-Sentinel and we weren't disappointed.\r \r Our reservation was for 7:00 p.m. and we were seated immediately. The restaurant was not empty, but there were certainly tables to be had. Apparently folks in Fort Lauderdale like to start late, because the place filled up quickly beginning at about 8:30 and was packed by the time we left.\r \r There was a very tempting Valentine's Day four-course menu, but I have a petite appetite and knew that it would be far too much food for me.\r \r We opted for a glass of wine each, a shared appetizer, a petite entree for me, a regular entree for my husband, and a dessert each. Our total bill - alcohol, tax and (generous) tip included - was about $167.\r \r Wine by the glass is offered in 4-oz and 8-oz portions. The waiter was very helpful in making suggestions based on what menu items we were leaning toward.\r \r We ordered a pork belly confit as an appetizer and it was my favorite course, hands down. I fear that my attempting to describe it will not encourage anyone to try it, so I will simply say that if this turns up on the menu on the day you're there, order it.\r \r For our entrees my husband ordered black grouper and I ordered a petite portion of butter poached lobster. The grouper was fantastic and the lobster was good. The lobster was neither the best nor the worst I'd had, but I did find myself wishing I'd ordered perhaps the elk or pheasant instead.\r \r I protested that I was far too full to entertain the idea of dessert, but my husband was insistent and the waiter assured me that he would package up any or all of it for me, so I agreed to give it a go. I was certainly not disappointed. My husband ordered a market tart, which was simple but delicious. I ordered a chocolate ganache with a pistachio crust, fresh berries on the side and a small scoop of the most luscious ice cream I have ever tasted. As soon as I read "black pepper and goat cheese ice cream" in the description I was hooked. What a fantastic combination of flavors! I would have paid a small fortune to be able to take a pint of that home with me. The ganache was rich and dense and I did take most of it home to be enjoyed the following day.\r \r Although this restaurant is not at a price point I would consider an every-day place, it is wonderful for a special, romantic dinner or a nice evening out with friends. I will certainly dine there the next time I'm in South Florida. more

This is one of the best in Fort Lauderdale. I've been there several times. The menu varies, but I particularly enjoy the filet of Buffalo. It is perfectly done, perfect flavors and with a sauce that perfectly pairs and matches. It's pricey, but in this case, you actually get your money's worth. As far as service goes, difficult to beat. If you're not from Lauderdale or haven't been around since 9/11 you might find it somewhat tricky on how to find your way into the parking place, but there is plenty of parking. Just turn in toward Port Security but turn left and don't be intimidated by getting within sight of the security guards. They are only around as show pieces anyway. more

We chose to eat here for our Christmas dinner. It was our first time here, although we have been hearing about it. I must say it was so good! We literally ate every bite off of every plate! We chose the four course meal with wine pairings. I moved from Vegas, where dining is amazing, but Market 17 was better than anything I've had in years. So good, you must go! more

Awful! Went for a bday dinner. Not only did we wait 2 hours for our food, but they charged me for full size portions when I ordered the half size. Good food doesn't matter if u don't have good service and competant staff serving you more

Great atmosphere! \r Great food!\r Great Staff!\r Fresh fish!\r Organic Vegetables!\r Menu changes every day.\r Great idea!\r Try it if you care about what you eat!\r \r We will be back. more