Mickey's Downtown Bistro

The new venture out last night was at Mickey’s Downtown Bistro at 4331 N Ocean Dr. (A1A), Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, just a tad South of Commercial BL) offering a delicious fusion of Italian, Middle-eastern, and some American favorites. A somber atmosphere but is perfect for a bistro with live entertainment (black painted ceilings and flooring), but each table is covered with fresh white tablecloth (the entertainment starts at 8pm - I don’t know what type of music they perform because we had a reservation at 6pm). Regardless, our food and service were excellent. This time of the year, Mother Nature is kind to SOFLO. Last night was a perfect comfortable weather less the humidity. No outside seating but the front of the restaurant has retractable/collapsing window panels, and last night, naturally, they were open. Upon sitting down, we could feel the gentle ocean breeze caressing the atmosphere, subtle and pleasant. Our cheerful server, Chad, brought some crispy-crusted bread with some

It started off like this my wife asked me to look for a piano bar I found a dueling piano bar in East Fort Lauderdale a place called Mickey’s downtown bistro 45 minute drive but worth every minute from the phone call making the reservation to walking in the door greeted by the hostess Went to the bar had a few drinks on happy hour met some great people the bartender was very attentive and made excellent drinks we moved over to a table that had a great view of the piano and the sound was perfect not too loud and we ate dinner so the music was enjoyable The food was outstanding this place was not only just good for food it was the whole dining experience great for vegetarian’s pescatarians and just foodie who like to eat like me I really hate leaving a review like this because now this place will get busy and I won’t be able to get in I don’t know why they call it Mickey’s downtown bistro one it has nothing to do with downtown but that’s beside the point this is a hidden gem but get the

We went there for the first time last night. We had happy hour drinks at the bar for 40% off including Titos Vodka. Excellent bartenders and a fun, lively, mature crowd. This is not the Howl at the Moon ,wild and crazy place that closed many years ago. The talented dualing piano players, play music that an older crowd appreciates. The food was reasonably priced and the service was excellent. Please remember to tip generously your bartenders, servers and the piano players.