TIMBR Fort Lauderdale (Review)

Timbr is the one of the latest restaurants to open in Fort Lauderdale and we decided to celebrate a couple of birthdays on a Friday night and give it a full review.

In this Timbr review, we’ll get into what is making this fine dining destination in Fort Lauderdale a popular place with locals and tourists alike.

Timbr Fort Lauderdale Overview

Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, TIMBR is a modern dining concept with a very unique decor and two very different dining rooms.

Parc Dining Room

We sat in the Parc dining room and enjoyed the modern ambience surrounded by beautiful lighting and trees that create a totally different vibe than you will find anywhere else in the area. The other room, the Atrium, over 50,000 floral decorations, a high ceiling with a glass pyramid, and a small bar. The main bar is in the Parc dining room, but both of them feature craft cocktails in addition to every traditional drink you can find in any bar. There’s even an extensive wine list for those who are looking to pair their meal with their favorite vino.

The Atrium 

After dinner, head upstairs to The Lounge at TIMBR for a DJ spinning in a lounge atmosphere with a trendy vibe. Another full bar awaits you upstairs at TIMBR!
Here’s a picture of the Lounge before it got rocking.

The Cuisine at TIMBR

TIMBR blends a modern American dining experience mixed with some European classics.

We had a party of six, and our meal broke down as follows:
We started out with a few of their appetizers. At our servers recommendation, we had the oxtail empanadas, which were a huge hit with our group! We also had the mussels frites, tuna tartare, and octopus papas bravas. We loved every one of them, but especially the oxtail empanadas.
Moving onto the entrees, Michelle and a friend of ours had the braised lamb shank and I have to say, that was the highlight of the dinner menu. I’m not even a huge fan of lamb, but this one was spectacular!

Three of us went with the prime New York Strips which we were told were grass fed from a Florida farm. The meat was delicious, even if mine was overcooked a little. (I order mine Pittsburgh blue and it came out medium rare, but being hungry and not wanting to nitpick, I ate it and it was phenomenal.)

Our other birthday girl ordered the salmon and she was very please with it. Overall, the elevated familiar dishes really were a hit with us. I can’t rave enough about the appetizers – they were a perfect way to get our night started.

They also offer artisanal pizzas, a mushroom risotto, and a beef wellington. The menu is very well thought out and there is something for everyone here.
We all had craft cocktails and were thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail.
Here is a link to the full dinner menu.
As an aside, with two birthdays to celebrate, our server COMPED US for these two desserts.  What an amazing gesture!

Desserts at TIMBR

TIMBR Location

Located at 15 West Las Olas, this is just west of the main strip across from area where the Wharf is currently located. Its easy to get to and parking is adjacent in the lot next door or in the ramp to the south side. Overall, parking wasn’t a major issue for us and they even offer valet at nearby venues if you prefer that.
TIMBR
15 W Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-787-5449

TIMBR Reviews

The Miami New Times said it “might be the sexiest spot on Las Olas” which is a huge statement!
Google reviews currently sit at 4.5 stars out of 5 with over 500 reviews.
People have called the vibe “electric” which I entirely agree with as the mood lighting didn’t spare any details. Everything is to the nines here no matter which of the three areas you choose to drink or dine in. It’s three vibes rolled into one place with none of them being a letdown if I’m being totally frank.
Other restaurants with similar reviews in Fort Lauderdale include the Bib Gourmand winning Heritage Fort Lauderdale, and Kim Bokamper’s Catch and Cut on Las Olas.

The Ownership Group

3 Hospitality brought the most anticipated restaurant to Fort Lauderdale after many years in concept development and immaculate planning around construction and interior design. The group consists of Max Van Fleet, Paul Brown, and Michael Tronn.
Each person brings a long list of success in the industry. Mr. Van Fleet, the CEO, has been doing business for many years on Las Olas Boulevard.
Mr. Brown, an FSU grad and the COO, has been a partner in many restaurant and nightlife brands all across Florida and even as far as Las Vegas.
The CMO and creative director, Mr. Tronn, is a pioneer in the industry. His body of work spans from New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. He designed the venue and is credited for the concept of “Vineyard cuisine.”
They carefully selected their executive chef, Robyn Almodovar, who has done an excellent job creating a menu that pairs perfectly with the modern and natural ambiance TIMBR provides.
Their experience is on great display here as this is one of the most unique establishments in the area, if not the USA.

TIMBR Dress Code

I’d urge you to dress no less than business casual, with a stress on being on the trendy side. I haven’t found a formal dress code, but nobody was letting the ambiance down by dressing down. I’d urge you dress to impress here.

In Summary

TIMBR is a welcome addition to the Las Olas restaurants scene. It’s a tough reservation to get, so think ahead, dress well, and enjoy one of the areas new stars on the culinary scene.
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