Introduction to Caviar Club
Greed is good again at the new Caviar Club, a 1980s-inspired sit-down that’s part steak-and-caviar restaurant, gilded martini lounge and members-only club, coming this October to Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard.
With a price tag pushing $10 million, the Caviar Club, at 833 E. Las Olas Blvd., is billed as an over-the-top Gordon Gekko fever dream of lavish excess: Picture dark burl walnut walls, gold-rimmed mirrors, tufted cheetah-print booths and Cartier gold-banded archways. Restaurateur Marc Falsetto describes the vibe as “nostalgic, old-money elegance,” “fashion-forward” and “intentionally sexy.”
The Concept and Ambiance
Caviar Club will take over the former Unique Treasures art building on the corner of Las Olas Boulevard and Southeast Ninth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
Here, past the doorman, table captains in custom-tailored Dolce & Gabbana tuxedos will carve dry-aged prime Wagyu steaks and Dover sole tableside, serve caviar pasta and French dips with au jus gravy in Baccarat crystal. An extensive caviar menu will offer a “grand tasting” in the $2,000 range, while a library of 300 French wines and high-end Champagnes includes a $15,000 Bordeaux. In the late-night hours, DJs will spin an ’80s-inspired soundtrack.
The Inspiration Behind Caviar Club
“If the restaurant had a persona, it would be ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ meets the movie ‘Wall Street,’” Falsetto tells the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “It’s gonna be full-on ’80s glam, over-the-top, unapologetically bold and loud. A lot of martinis and a dining room like the interior of a Rolls-Royce. It’s going to be exclusive and very hard to get into.”
Exclusivity and Luxury
So tough, Falsetto insists, that he expects reservations at the 4,200-square-foot Caviar Club (which replaced the former Unique Treasures art store) will be booked months in advance. So tough that celebrities and VIPs — the club’s dues-paying private members — will prefer using its private, secret side entrance rather than mingle with the wait-listers out front, he says.
Why Las Olas?
Why does Las Olas deserve a maximalist restaurant, one that’s loud and lavish in the mold of Bemelmans Bar, The Polo Bar and other stately New York drinking dens?
Two reasons: Falsetto loves the 1980s, and Fort Lauderdale restaurants don’t have “enough luxury.”
The Market Demand
“This city is on fire economically,” Falsetto says. “There’s a huge demand from people who are doing very well, and they’re tired of driving to Miami and Palm Beach for luxury. Every day, people are moving here from New York. They expect a different caliber of restaurant and we’re going to give it to them.”
The Team Behind Caviar Club
Caviar Club marks the first solo-owned restaurant to fly under his Falsetto Hospitality banner (formerly Handcrafted Hospitality), a rebranding he says reflects a pivot toward higher-end dining. He plans to open two more luxury Broward County restaurants over the next three years while still running Tacocraft, Pizzacraft and Anthony’s Runway 84 with other partners.
The man helping him romanticize the decade of Reaganomics, yuppie power suits and brick-sized car phones is New York designer Garrett Singer (Manhattan’s Torrisi, Flyfish Club), in charge of its Art Deco-style lighting, dark wood tones and imported furniture and fabrics.
A rendering of the 4,200-square-foot Caviar Club in Fort Lauderdale, which will serve classic American dishes, martinis and high-end wines. Owner Marc Falsetto says luxury cars will line the block around his new restaurant. (Falsetto Hospitality/Courtesy)
The Menu and Dining Experience
Roughly half of the restaurant will be a 40-seat martini lounge, distinguished by low ceilings, pink Dolce & Gabbana chairs and “more animal prints than the Serengeti,” he says, adding that his wife and sommelier, Danielle Falsetto, will curate a lineup of 300 French and American wines, including vintage Bordeauxs and Petrus vintages.
Yes, there will be a formal dress code (dress shirt, pants). Those attempting to slip past its red velvet rope in caps, shorts or flip-flops can take their business elsewhere, Falsetto says.
The menu, helmed by Falsetto Hospitality culinary director Robbyns Martinez (Anthony’s Runway 84), will feature prime rib, dry-aged steaks flown in from Chicago and Japan, and hamburgers ground on-site.
A rendering of Fort Lauderdale’s new Caviar Club, a steak-and-caviar restaurant and martini lounge expected to debut this year with American classics like dry-aged prime Wagyu steaks and Dover sole carved tableside by waitstaff in tuxedos. (Falsetto Hospitality/Courtesy)
Conclusion
Caviar Club is set to bring a new level of luxury and exclusivity to Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene. With its opulent decor, high-end menu, and extensive wine list, it’s sure to be a hit with those looking for a unique and sophisticated dining experience.
FAQs
Q: What is the address of Caviar Club?
A: 833 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
Q: What is the expected opening date of Caviar Club?
A: This October.
Q: What is the dress code at Caviar Club?
A: Formal dress code, including dress shirt and pants.
Q: Can I make a reservation at Caviar Club?
A: Yes, but be prepared for a long wait, as reservations are expected to be booked months in advance.
Q: What is the price range of the menu at Caviar Club?
A: The menu will feature a range of high-end dishes, including a “grand tasting” caviar menu in the $2,000 range and a $15,000 Bordeaux.
