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Chef Dean Max makes big splash with Even Keel Fish & Oyster, a new Fort Lauderdale spot

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Published on February 05, 2019
Chef Dean Max makes big splash with Even Keel Fish & Oyster, a new Fort Lauderdale spotPhoto: Rich and Linda T./Yelp 

Seafood fans, rejoice: there's a new spot in town to get your fix. The new addition to Coral Ridge Country Club, called Even Keel Fish & Oyster, is located at 4100 N. Federal Highway 

After a five-year hiatus, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Dean James Max is back with Even Keel and the name reflects the calm spirit that he and local chefs Dave MacLennan and Brad Phillips bring to the table, reports the SunSentinal.com. 

On the menu, you'll find ceviches, fresh fish and pastas and a raw bar, as well as brick-oven pizzas like the white clam (made with lemon zest ricotta and garlic herb puree). Try this spot for dinner and happy hour.

The new bar has gotten good reviews thus far, with a four-star rating out of eight reviews on Yelp.

John D., who reviewed the spot on Feb. 1 , wrote, "Our group of three started with the fish dip, which was made with freshly caught swordfish. I had the beet salad and stone crab and the others had ahi tuna sandwiches and a pizza. We all agreed that the food was excellent, nicely presented and reasonably priced." 

Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Even Keel Fish & Oyster is open from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday, and 5 p.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday.