Brunch Chic: YOLO - You Only Live Once

333 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 523-1000

yolorestaurant.com

YOLO was hands down amazing! Sadly and shockingly enough, we did not do the bottomless drinks option L our party consisted of a lot of elder family members who called us alcoholic’s one too many times over the weekend. Brunch without liquor is a sad day.

We had a large party and no reservation, but the place is huge and they were able to seat us outside in ten minutes. South Florida is extremely hot and unbearably humid, but outside there are tons of high powered fans blowing from all directions to keep the brave patrons who sit outside cool.

The food and service was exquisite. Everything on the menu sounded divine.

The best items by far were the Brioche French Toast and the Szechuan Calamari. It was the best calamari I’ve ever had, two weeks later and I’m still craving it. The garlic chili sauce and peanuts that the calamari was coated in was finger licking good.

Szhechuan Calamari

I am not a fan of French toast and never order it at brunch; initially I ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich, and did not get what I expected... it was horrible.

Prime Rib Sandwich

I was able to taste the Brioche French Toast from my cousin and upon mentioning the issue to our waiter, he immediately took the Prime Rib Sandwich and brought me an order of Brioche French Toast.

The french toast was sweet and savory. Very crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, not under-cooked like most french toast entrees. It was so well seasoned with corn flakes, cinnamon and other spices that I didn’t even need to add syrup to it.

Also at our table, we had the Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich, the YOLO Burger, Creamy Grits and Shrimp, Smoked Pork Hash, and the Omelet of the Day. Everyone was very satisfied with their meals and left stuffed.

Smoked Pork Hash

Although we did not indulge in bottomless drinks that day, it was an additional $15 that included Bloody Mary’s of Mimosas. I noted the surrounding tables that did this option were given a bucket filled with ice and champagne bottles at the side of their tables and able to pour up at their leisure.

Our waiter made a few jokes that our party didn’t find funny, but he was overall understanding, polite and provided excellent service along with the hostess who seated us promptly

Bottomless L

Food 4.5