I love to go to different restaurants and try different things, nothing beats a break in the middle of a stressful week then going to a nice restaurant and not having to worry about a thing and just having a good time.
This past week I went to YOLO’s for the first time. I have wanted to go for a while, so when the opportunity came up, I jumped on it. I went with my good friend Tim, so I knew regardless of the food or service we would have a good time!
Walking into YOLO really was an experience all on its own. The restaurant is just something different and very unique. We had reservations, but unfortunately our table wasn’t ready, even though we were right on time. Then the girl tried to sit us at some back corner table facing the server area, and to be honest, the server area is loud and dirty and at a nice restaurant like that, it is not really what you want to see.
We ended up sitting at the bar, and we had a very nice bartender, who kept a good eye on us.
Me, being the excited little girl that I am…had sneaked a look at the menu on-line and already had an idea of what I wanted. We go the Calamari and Mussels for the appetizer and I had a filet for dinner. The Mussels were above par, there were a few grits of salt in them still which was a little disappointing. The Calamari was a little too Sweet & Sour for my taste, and the Sweet & Sour was very strong. It overpowered the fresh natural taste of the calamari. I guess if you don't like the taste of Calamari, you may like this version. It made me feel like I was in a Chinese restaurant eating Sweet & Sour chicken or pork. Very disappointing.
So we moved forward from the appetizers not stunning us and proceeded to wait...a while...a longer while...for our main dishes. I appreciate good food, and I don't mind waiting for my food to be cook fresh. So anticipating perfection and fresh food, I was more than happy to wait. When the food finally did come, my filet was cooked well, although I had ordered it medium well. And it had been pushed repeatedly into the pan to cook it faster...thus I had a flat steak on my plate. However the sides were amazing! The side of Mac & Cheese that I got was surprisingly good. It wasn't super cheesy and like no M&C I have very had before. The Mash Potato’s surprised me the most, they had a green tint to them and an herb in them that I couldn’t name but that made the irresistible.
Although I couldn’t finish my meal (which is just as well, I took it home with me) we did spend a little while after dinner having a few drinks in their nice little outdoors area. Even though we were right off a main road in down town Fort Lauderdale, the bamboo trees hid the branches and it was like a whole different world out there. It was lovely, and even if you don't rush in for the food. drinks and a few appetizers (not the ones we had of course) in the courtyard lounge would be a great way to spend the evening.
If you are looking for somewhere different to go out with some friends one night, YOLO is some place you should try. Tim did say that the food had gone downhill since he was there last time a few years ago, for me, being my first time and I did enjoy it. The atmosphere, the décor…all a unique experience. Not such a huge fan of the food though.
Next stop – Canyon Southwestern Café :)
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