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350 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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350 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

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  • Central American
    Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri 11:30am-12am, Sat 5pm-12am
    $$$ $$, $$$
    All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
  • casual dressy
    Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Late Night, Lunch
    Live Entertainment
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available, Valet
Description

Ignore the jerk chicken skewers and you've got yourself a fairly interesting pan-Latin eatery. It's owned by the folks who run T.G.I. Friday's, but ironically it's not nearly as efficient. Regardless, this burgeoning chain caters to the Latin palate with imagination and flair, serving dishes such as arepas with queso blanco and shredded beef, ropa vieja sandwiches, fried Brazilian calamari, and recado-rubbed roast chicken with rum-vanilla mashed boniatos (white sweet potatoes).








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    | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 33 Reviews

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    | Wed, January 5, 2011

    Located right smack in the heart of the downtown business section, it's rather high class place but casual dress accepted. The service is good and though the food is pricey, it is actually a good value for what you get. They have some of the best cerviche I've ever had, and the service staff is totally professional.

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  • Samba Room Employees Say Restaurant Was Doomed to Fail

    Samba Room Employees Say Restaurant Was Doomed to Fail

    By John Linn | Tue, August 17, 2010

    When Jose Martinez and his fellow chefs showed up for work on Friday morning at the Samba Room, they were shocked to find the doors closed.Instead of walking into the kitchen to prep for service, the ... More »

  • Samba Room Closes in Wake of E-Brands Bankruptcy

    Samba Room Closes in Wake of E-Brands Bankruptcy

    By John Linn | Tue, August 17, 2010

    Samba Room, which for ten years brought Latin fusion to Las Olas Boulevard, closed its doors on Friday. The closure follows last week's news that E-Brands, the parent company behind Samba Room as well... More »

  • Late-Night Bites

    Late-Night Bites

    By Gail Shepherd | Thu, November 30, 2006

    News is trickling back from the Big Apple: The City That Never Sleeps has developed narcolepsy. Friends report emerging from an evening meeting in Manhattan with a powerful appetite for uni and rice wine only to find that all the joints have... More »

  • Cha-Cha Chow

    Cha-Cha Chow

    By Jen Karetnick | Thu, February 10, 2000

    Bid farewell to American fusion cuisine, that tired trend, as you know it. Say hello to Latin fusion cuisine because, well, you're going to get to know it. The place where you'll begin to get acquainted, folks, is the Samba Room on East Las Olas... More »

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  • 2005 | Best Happy Hour in Broward

    Location, location, location. Oh yeah, and a few other things, like live Latin music and $6 mojitos make Samba Room the hot spot in which to unwind after a long day of white-collar work. The restaurant and lounge with inviting patio furniture in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's downtown cuts its already reasonable drink prices in half between 4 and 7 p.m. What that means is Sangria for $2.50, a Melon Drop with Ketel One Citroen Vodka for $3.75, or a Key Lime Margarita with Sauza Gold Tequila... More »

  • 2000 | Best Chain Restaurant

    OK, so it's not much of a chain -- yet. This pan-Latin eatery, a conceptual sibling to T.G.I. Friday's, has only two other locations nationwide. Still, more are planned, including two in South Florida, and they're so uniquely suited to our region that we have no problem looking forward to more. Like everyday life in multicultural South Florida, the Samba Room menu puts various Hispanic dishes side by side regardless of country of origin. Where else could you find a ropa vieja sandwich next... More »

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Main Menu
Appetizers
 
Tuscan Spinach Dip
spinach and artichoke hearts with sautéed onions and bell peppers, blended with parmigiano and romano cheeses and delivered hot to your table along with friday's red and white corn tortilla chips.
 
Friday's Pick Three-for-all
pick one: traditional or boneless wings with jack™ championship bbq, garlic parmesan, classic buffalo, caribbean rum sauce or scorching hot sauce. pick any two of the following: crispy green bean fries, fried mozzarella, loaded potato skins or pan-seared pot stickers.
 
Buffalo Wings
go boneless or traditional with these favorites with sauces ranging from mild to spicy – jack™ championship bbq, garlic parmesan, classic buffalo, caribbean rum sauce and scorching hot sauce. served with celery and bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
 
Tapa-tizer Mediterranean Skewers
grilled chicken or black angus sirloin marinated, well-seasoned and grilled with lemon-garlic sauce. served with grilled pita, ginger-lime slaw and a tasty tzatziki cucumber yogurt sauce.
 
Jack Daniels Sampler
a tasty combo of our most popular treats: crispy cajun shrimp, asian-inspired sesame jack® chicken strips and succulent baby back pork ribs.
 
Loaded Potato Skins
these signature friday's potato skins are fully-loaded with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and served with sour cream and green onions
 
Spinach Florentine Flatbread
oven-baked crispy flatbread topped with our creamy spinach & artichoke heart spread and bruschetta mix of diced tomatoes, garlic and freshly chopped basil.
 
Crispy Green Bean Fries
crunchy green bean fries breaded and fried to a golden brown. our cool and creamy cucumber-wasabi ranch dip adds just a touch of spicy.
 
Pan-seared Pot Stickers
these pork dumplings are steamed, pan-seared and served with a szechwan dipping sauce
 
Friday’s Tostado Nachos
crispy tortillas loaded with refried beans, seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. served with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and topped with spicy jalapeños.
 
Fried Mozzarella
crispy and golden on the outside, hot and gooey inside. enough said. served with marinara sauce.
 
Tapa-tizer Japanese Hibachi Skewers
grilled chicken or black angus sirloin marinated in our signature garlic and black pepper soy sauce, grilled and basted with a miso glaze. garnished with sesame seeds and served with grilled pita and ginger-lime slaw.
 
Sesame Jack Chicken Strips
these tender chicken breast strips are coated with asian panko breadcrumbs and fried to a golden brown. topped with toasted sesame seeds and tossed in our famous jack daniel’s® glaze for just the right kick.
Salads & Soups - Soups
 
Broccoli Cheese Soup
 
French Onion Soup
 
Soup Of The Day
Salads & Soups - Salads
 
Caribbean Passion Tossed Salad
mixed greens and a colorful splash of fresh pineapple pico, mango, avocado, red pepper, cucumber, cilantro and crispy wontons. served with your choice of ginger-lime marinated chicken or blackened ahi tuna and tossed with tangy passion fruit vinaigrette.
 
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Caesar
balsamic-marinated chicken breast fire-grilled and drizzled with balsamic glaze. served with chopped romaine tossed in caesar vinaigrette with shaved parmesan, crunchy croutons and fresh grape tomatoes.
 
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
our deconstructed version of the classic cobb salad with balsamic-marinated chicken breast fire-grilled and drizzled with balsamic glaze and served alongside sliced avocado, fresh grape tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, bacon, crumbled bleu cheese and chopped romaine lettuce.
 
Broccoli Cheese Soup
 
French Onion Soup
 
Pecan-crusted Chicken Salad
warm and crispy pecan-crusted chicken served on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing with dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, sweetened pecans, celery and crumbled bleu cheese.
 
Classic Wedge Salad
a crisp lettuce wedge topped with bleu cheese dressing topped with crispy bacon, diced tomatoes and crumbled bleu cheese.
 
Southwest Wedge Salad
diced tomato, red onion, avocado, tostada chips, monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. drizzled with avocado vinaigrette and chipotle crema.
 
Chipotle Yucatan Chicken Salad
roasted pulled chicken breast seasoned and served on mixed greens tossed with avocado, mixed cheese, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro and crisp tostadas – all drizzled with avocado vinaigrette and chipotle crema.
Burgers
Our Burgers Are Made With 100% Usda Choice Black Angus Beef, Fire-grilled To Perfection And Arranged On A Brioche Bun With Fresh Lettuce, Pickles, Onion And Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Served With Seasoned Fries
 
Cheeseburger
our classic cheeseburger topped with melted american cheese.
 
Kansas City Bbq Burger
our jack championship bbq sauce, apple wood smoked bacon, melted new york cheddar cheese, cajun-spiced fried onion strings and a sweet chow-chow relish
 
Southwest Burger
an awesome burger with an amazing kick! topped with melted pepper jack cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, crispy cajun-spiced fried onion strings with chipotle spread and fresh sliced avocado.
 
Turkey Burger
fire-grilled and seasoned just right, you'll love this flavorful ground turkey patty that's served with all your favorite garnishes
 
New York Cheddar & Bacon Burger
a premium bacon-cheeseburger, with extra fixings! melted new york sharp cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, cajun-spiced fried onion strings and a sweet chow-chow relish.
 
Jack Daniel’s Burger
our signature jack daniel’s® sauce, crispy bacon and melted provolone cheese. served with extra jack daniel’s® sauce on the side.
Chicken & Pasta
 
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
multi-grain angel hair pasta tossed in bruschetta marinara – made with sliced garlic, basil and roma tomatoes – topped with fire-grilled chicken breast. drizzled with balsamic glaze and sprinkled with parmesan shavings.
 
Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta
al dente fettuccine ribbons in our creamy alfredo sauce under delicious chicken and shrimp sautéed with red bell peppers in a special cajun butter. all topped with parmesan shavings.
 
Dragonfire Chicken
a juicy fire-grilled chicken breast glazed in kung pao sauce and served over jasmine rice pilaf with pineapple pico de gallo, mandarin oranges and fresh steamed broccoli.
 
Chicken Fingers
crispy and golden brown on the outside, tender and juicy inside. served with honey mustard dressing and fries.
 
Parmesan-crusted Chicken
a sautéed chicken breast basted with caesar vinaigrette dressing, then finished with a parmesan crust topping. served with three-cheese tortelloni tossed in spinach alfredo sauce and a side of our fresh tomato mozzarella salad.
 
Chicken Piccata Pasta
sautéed citrus-seasoned chicken breast, fresh california heirloom garlic, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, capers and fresh basil tossed with multi-grain angel hair pasta in white wine lemon sauce.
Jack Daniel's Grill
 
Jack Daniel’s Chicken & Shrimp
a tender grilled chicken breast, glazed with our jack daniel’s® sauce, together with crispy cajun-spiced shrimp. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Jack Daniel’s Ribs
a full rack of seasoned baby back pork ribs is slow-cooked in-house, then fire-grilled till fall-off-the-bone tender and basted in jack daniel’s glaze. served with crispy seasoned fries and ginger-lime slaw.
 
Jack Daniel’s Sirloin & Shrimp
a thick, juicy 10-ounce black angus sirloin, fire-grilled with jack daniel’s® sauce and paired with our crispy cajun-spiced shrimp and your choice of two sides.
 
Jack Daniel’s Salmon & Grilled Shrimp Scampi
our charbroiled shrimp scampi with salmon. for those who think the only thing better than seafood is more seafood. served with your choice of two sides and grilled jalapeño cornbread. also available with crispy cajun shrimp.
 
Jack Daniel’s Ribs & Shrimp
a full rack of baby back pork ribs is slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, then generously basted in jack daniel’s sauce and paired with our crispy cajun-spiced shrimp, seasoned fries and ginger-lime slaw.
 
Jack Daniel’s Chicken
two plump, tender and juicy chicken breasts basted with our signature jack daniel’s® sauce and served with your choice of two sides.
 
Jack Daniel’s Flat Iron
this 8-ounce black angus steak is aged and hand-cut exclusively for t.g.i. friday’s. we season it just right, add our signature jack daniel’s sauce and grill it to perfection. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Jack Daniel’s Black Angus Rib-eye & Grilled Shrimp Scampi
our whiskey-marinated 10-ounce jack daniel’s black angus rib-eye steak, paired with jumbo butterflied shrimp, charbroiled with a garlic and fresh tomato scampi sauce. served with your choice of two sides and grilled jalapeño cornbread. also available with crispy cajun shrimp.
 
Jack Daniel’s Salmon
a whiskey-marinated norwegian salmon fillet grilled over an open flame and glazed with our smoky-sweet jack daniel’s sauce. served sizzling on a skillet with your choice of two sides and grilled jalapeño cornbread.
 
Jack Daniel’s Black Angus Rib-eye
a marbled 10-ounce black angus rib-eye steak marinated with whiskey, then grilled to order. glazed with our smoky-sweet jack daniel’s sauce and served in a sizzling skillet with your choice of two sides and grilled jalapeño cornbread.
Premium Black Angus Steaks
 
Petite Sirloin & Half-rack Of Ribs
a tender 6-ounce black angus filet-style cut of sirloin topped with maison butter and paired with a half-rack of baby back ribs, which is slow-cooked till fall-off-the-bone tender and basted in our jack championship bbq sauce. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Petite Sirloin
this mouth-watering 6-ounce filet-style cut of tender black angus sirloin is fire-grilled, topped with maison butter and served with your choice of two sides. rprp when ordered with ginger-lime slaw and broccoli.
 
10-oz. Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp Scampi
black angus sirloin topped with maison butter paired with jumbo butterflied shrimp, charbroiled shell-on and served in a garlic and tomato scampi sauce. includes your choice of two sides.
 
Flat Iron
this juicy 8-ounce cut of black angus steak is fire-grilled to perfection, topped with maison butter and served with your choice of two sides.
 
10-oz. Sirloin
america’s favorite steak, friday’s style. a thick, juicy 10-ounce black angus sirloin topped with maison butter and served with your choice of two sides.
 
Petite Sirloin & Salmon
enjoy the best of both worlds – a 6-ounce cut of all-american black angus sirloin partnered with a delicately seasoned 7-ounce fillet of norwegian salmon – both fire-grilled, topped with maison butter and served with your choice of two sides.
 
Rib-eye Topped With Langostino Lobster
our whiskey-marinated, fire-grilled 10-ounce black angus rib-eye steak topped with a sauté of tender langostino lobster and cremini mushrooms in a zesty roasted alfredo sauce. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Petite Sirloin Topped With Langostino Lobster
a tender 6-ounce black angus filet cut of sirloin, topped with a sauté of tender langostino lobster and cremini mushrooms in a zesty roasted alfredo sauce. served with your choice of two sides.
 
10 Oz. Sirloin Topped With Langostino Lobster
just like our black angus petite sirloin with langostino lobster, only more of all the good stuff. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Flat Iron Topped With Langostino Lobster
8 ounces of juicy black angus steak fire-grilled to perfection, then topped with langostino lobster. a different cut of beef. the same incredible combination of flavors. served with your choice of two sides.
Sizzling
 
Sizzling Chicken & Shrimp
sautéed garlic-marinated chicken breast and delicious shrimp tossed in a bruschetta marinara. served with onions, peppers and creamy mashed potatoes on a sizzling platter of melted mexican and american cheeses.
 
Sizzling Chicken & Cheese
two garlic-marinated chicken breasts sautéed and prepared on a sizzling skillet of onions, peppers and melted american and mexican cheeses. served with our creamy mashed potatoes.
Friday's Fusion Skewers
 
Japanese Hibachi Skewers
grilled chicken or black angus sirloin marinated in our signature garlic and black pepper soy sauce, grilled and basted with a miso glaze. garnished with sesame seeds and served with grilled pita and ginger-lime slaw.
 
Mediterranean Skewers
marinated, well-seasoned and grilled with lemon-garlic sauce. served with grilled pita, ginger-lime slaw and a tasty tzatziki cucumber yogurt sauce. served with your choice of grilled chicken or black angus sirloin.
Ribs & Seafood
 
Shrimp Key West
two skewers of shrimp are dusted with cajun spices, grilled over an open fire and splashed with a tangy ginger-lime dressing. served with fresh steamed broccoli.
 
Parmesan-crusted Crab Salmon
a hearty norwegian salmon fillet grilled to perfection and crowned with deviled crabmeat and crispy parmesan crust topping. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Parmesan-crusted Crab Flounder
our tender flounder fillets are pan-seared to perfection and crowned with deviled crabmeat and crispy parmesan breadcrumbs. served with fresh lemon, jasmine rice pilaf and new roasted vegetable medley.
 
Grilled Salmon Topped With Langostino Lobster
a 7-ounce fillet of norwegian salmon, fire-grilled to perfection and topped with a sauce of tender langostino lobster and cremini mushrooms in a zesty roasted alfredo sauce. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Baby Back Ribs
a full rack of baby back pork ribs, slow-cooked and generously basted in jack™ championship bbq sauce and fire-grilled till fall-off-the-bone tender. served with crispy seasoned fries and ginger-lime slaw.
 
Dragonfire Salmon
a hearty norwegian salmon fillet grilled to perfection and glazed in a kung pao sauce. served with pineapple pico de gallo, mandarin oranges, ginger-lime slaw and fresh steamed broccoli.
 
Grilled Shrimp Scampi & Salmon
butterflied jumbo shrimp, charbroiled shell-on and served in a garlic and tomato scampi sauce, paired with a delicately seasoned fire-grilled 7-ounce norwegian salmon fillet. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Friday’s Shrimp
our crispy, golden brown shrimp are great by the dozen. served with seasoned fries and cocktail sauce.
Sandwiches
 
Caribbean Chicken Sandwich
this perfectly seasoned, fire-grilled chicken breast is basted with caribbean rum sauce and served on a brioche bun with seasoned sour cream, pineapple pico, fresh cilantro, avocado and a side of sweet potato fries with extra dipping sauce.
 
Jack Daniel’s Chicken Sandwich
a grilled chicken breast basted in jack daniel’s® glaze and topped with bacon, mixed cheese and cajun onion straws, not to mention lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and jack daniel’s® mayo. served on a brioche bun.
 
Jack Daniel’s Pulled Pork Sandwich
slow-cooked pork tossed with our signature bbq sauce, basted with our smoky-sweet jack daniel’s® sauce, topped with pickles and crispy cajun-spiced fried onion strings on a toasted brioche bun.
 
California Club
mesquite-smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, ham and monterey jack cheese stacked high on toasted ciabatta bread with tomatoes, romaine lettuce, avocado and mayonnaise.
 
Bbq Chicken Wrap
bbq grilled chicken inside a wrap that includes cajun onion straws, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ranch dressing and jack daniel’s® mayo.
Best Of Friday's
 
Sizzling Chicken & Shrimp
sautéed garlic-marinated chicken breast and delicious shrimp tossed in a bruschetta marinara. served with onions, peppers and creamy mashed potatoes on a sizzling platter of melted mexican and american cheeses.
 
Sizzling Chicken & Cheese
two garlic-marinated chicken breasts sautéed and prepared on a sizzling skillet of onions, peppers and melted american and mexican cheeses. served with our creamy mashed potatoes.
 
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
multi-grain angel hair pasta tossed in bruschetta marinara — made with sliced garlic, basil and ripe roma tomatoes – is topped with strips of fire-grilled chicken breast. drizzled with our balsamic glaze and sprinkled with parmesan shavings.
 
Jack Daniel’s Chicken & Shrimp
a tender grilled chicken breast, glazed with our jack daniel’s® sauce together with crispy cajun-spiced shrimp. served with your choice of two sides.
 
Pecan-crusted Chicken Salad
warm and crispy pecan-crusted chicken served on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing with dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, sweetened pecans, celery and crumbled bleu cheese.
 
Chicken Fingers
crispy and golden brown on the outside, tender and juicy inside. served with honey mustard dressing and fries.
 
Jack Daniel's Ribs & Shrimp
a full rack of baby back pork ribs is slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, then generously basted in jack daniels® sauce and paired with our crispy cajun-spiced shrimp, seasoned fries and ginger-lime slaw.
 
Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta
al dente fettuccine ribbons in our creamy alfredo sauce under delicious chicken and shrimp sautéed with red bell peppers in a special cajun butter. all topped with parmesan shavings.
 
Jack Daniel’s Flat Iron
this 8-ounce black angus steak is aged and hand-cut exclusively for t.g.i. friday’s. we season it just right, add our signature jack daniel’s® sauce and grill it to perfection. served with your choice of two sides.
Desserts
 
Oreo Madness
cookies and cream ice cream sandwiched between rich layers of oreo cookie crust with caramel and fudge.
 
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
a delicious cheesecake made with real vanilla beans, layered with white chocolate mousse and baked in a vanilla graham cracker crust. topped with white chocolate shavings and served with a fresh strawberry.
 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
chocolate ganache layered with peanut butter mousse in a peanut butter graham cracker crust. topped with whipped cream and a peanut butter cup.
 
Brownie Obsession
a warm brownie served with ghirardelli® chocolate-fudge sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream, gooey caramel and pecans.
 
Cinnamon-apple Spiced Crumble
delicious cinnamon-spiced apple slices served hot in a skillet with cranberries and sweetened oatmeal crumbles. topped with vanilla ice cream.

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