Southport Raw Bar

Tucked along a quiet canal just off the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, Southport Raw Bar & Marina is a beloved local institution with a colorful history and authentic Florida charm. Established in the early 1970s by Carmine and Mickey—two former New York printers who traded presses for paradise—the marina and raw bar have grown into a go-to destination for boaters, foodies, and families seeking a laid-back coastal experience.

Open daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, Southport Raw Bar offers limited dockage for small to mid-size vessels (up to 40 feet), ideal for center consoles, walkarounds, and bowriders by brands like Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Pursuit. The marina is a popular waypoint for locals hosting family reunions, weekend fishing trips, or grabbing post-cruise oysters and cold beer with friends.

The bar is famous for its dockside dining, live music, and locally loved seafood menu featuring clams, oysters, and peel-and-eat shrimp. Nearby attractions include 15th Street Fisheries, Lauderdale Marina, and the shops along Las Olas Boulevard. With its salty, no-frills charm and unbeatable location, Southport Raw Bar remains a quintessential Fort Lauderdale stop—where the beer is cold, the seafood fresh, and the stories long.