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3030 Ocean Restaurant
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

An upscale, gourmet restaurant with a fabulous ocean view

by Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong

If you are looking for an upscale, gourmet restaurant with a fabulous ocean view, 3030 Ocean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the place for you.

Located in the Marriott’s Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, 3030 Ocean Restaurant is described as, "a candlelight filled oceanfront casual chic dinner bistro serving stylish American Cuisine seafood and special meats, with live flamenco and jazz entertainment."

The "Modern American Seafood" menu at 30 30 Ocean Restaurant is the creation of Chef Dean James Max. "My love of food comes from living in Florence, Italy, my technique from working with French chefs and my understanding of what freshness is all about from growing up on a farm in Virginia," the chef is quoted on the restaurant website.

The website describes Chef Max's menu choices as a "unique, creative and passionate combination of flavors." 

Even though the menu is updated daily, a Sample Menu is published online. It includes -

  • Chilled Maine Lobster, Half 20 / Whole 40

  • Florida Stone Crab, Large 12ea

  • Kusshi Oysters, ½ Dozen 15, 1 Dozen 29

  • Chilled Jumbo Shrimp, 5 Per Shrimp

  • Sebastian Inlet Little Neck Clams, (Steamed or Raw) ½ Dozen 7/ Dozen 13

  • Spicy Tuna Tartar, House Pickled Daikon, Yuzu Aioli 15

  • Ahi Tuna Coconut Ceviche, Cilantro, Serrano, Green Onion, Coconut Sauce 15

  • Maine Lobster Bisque, Tarragon Cream 13

  • Maine Bouchot Mussels, Spicy Ginger Lemongrass Broth 15

  • House Smoked Fish Dip, Grilled “Gran Forno” Bread, Jalapeño, Tomato, Egg, Onion, Olive Oil 11

  • Crispy Rabbit Confit, Fresh Pasta, Ratatouille, Swank Farm Baby Celery, Parmesan Bubbles 13

  • Carpaccio of Octopus, Arugula, Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Olives, Lemon Vinaigrette 13

  • White Water Clams B.B.L.T, Benton’s Bacon, Swank Romaine, Spicy Tomato, Grilled Ciabatta 15

  • Warm Coach Farm Goat Cheese, Roasted Beet Vinaigrette, Field Greens, Aged Balsamic 15

  • Anjou Pear Salad, Greens, Spicy Pecans, Maytag Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette 13

  • Green Salad, Roasted Vidalia Onion, Aged Goat Cheese, Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette 11

  • Romaine with Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan Reggiano, Anchovies, Garlic Croutons 12

  • Grilled Local Swordfish, Cauliflower, Local Beets, Almonds, Warm Tomato Dill Vinaigrette 32

  • Pan Roasted Bronzini, White Bean, Crispy Pork Belly, Grilled Swank Romaine, Pepper Aioli 30

  • Roasted Florida Snapper, Boniato Puree, Grilled Green Onions, Carrot Cumin Sauce 33

  • Crispy Lauderdale Wahoo Tempura, Japanese Rice, Pickled Cucumber, Chile Sesame Aioli 32

  • Sautéed Diver Scallops, Crispy Yucca, Braised Greens, Swank Farm Beans, Lemon Thyme 35

  • Butter Roasted Maine Lobster, Yukon Puree, Squash, Sautéed Greens, Ice Wine Ginger Sauce 44

  • Apricot Glazed Local Mahi, Yukon, Broccolini, Corn, Cioppolini Onion, Coconut Curry Sauce 31

  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Vidalia Onion Gratin, Braised Greens, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce 46

  • Bell & Evans Chicken Breast, Goat Cheese Polenta, Arugula, Pine Nuts, Currants, Aged Balsamic 29

  • Seafood Pasta, Fresh Pappardelle, Mussels, Clams, Local Fish Pieces, Wild Shrimp, Basil Broth 30

  • Chefs Selection of Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Mushrooms, and Garden Delights 26

Chef Dean James Max earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University. He attended the Florence Study Center in Florence, Italy. He has appeared on TV Food Network’s "Challenge" and Home & Garden Television’s “Smart Solutions."

3030 Ocean Restaurant is not a fast food restaurant. It is a gourmet restaurant with gourmet pricing. Our dinner for two was around $120 without cocktails.

If you enjoy dining in an upscale, gourmet restaurant with a fabulous ocean view, 3030 Ocean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the place for you.

3030 Ocean Restaurant is open for dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3030 Sea Bar serves until 1:00 a.m.

3030 Ocean Restaurant is located in the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, FL 33316.

For more information, phone 954-765-3030 or visit http://www.3030ocean.com

Article by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2012 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956. Phone: 321-446-7552. Email: [email protected]

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