Some restaurants feel like they’ve always been there — part of the neighborhood’s rhythm. Others are still stretching into their identity, and that’s exactly where I found Sunness Supper Club: a promising new spot in Fort Lauderdale where the food is already singing, the space is ready for a scene, and on the right night, the bar could absolutely buzz.
Let’s set the stage: this isn’t your grandfather’s dark, velvet-draped hideaway. It’s a fresh, modern take on a supper club: brighter, more open, and built for today’s Fort Lauderdale crowd. And what it is — and what it’s becoming — feels genuinely exciting.
Sunness’s entrance isn’t the most glamorous, but inside the vibe is airy, modern, and centered around a beautiful circular bar that feels ready for a night out. Big half-moon booths would make group dining easy, and there’s ample space to move — which will matter once this place starts drawing the crowds it’s built for. On a quieter Thursday evening at 7:30, you could sense the calm before the buzz.
The cocktail list is playful and eye-catching, though most lean on the sweeter side. I went with the Devil’s Den, a smoky tequila cocktail with roasted sweet pepper syrup and lime. It was bright and bold with more sweetness than heat.
The Devil's Den
We started with the Everything Puff Pastry Hot Dog—flaky, buttery, and wrapped around a juicy kosher frank. Topped with everything bagel seasoning and served with a pickle, it was nostalgic and elevated.
Puff pastry hot dog
Tableside caesar
The Caesar salad, prepared tableside, was garlicky and had a punch from anchovy paste, Worcestershire, and lemon. But it didn’t compare with the over-the-top table Caesars that you find elsewhere in town. The wood-fired mussels were packed with flavor in a tasty white wine broth.
Blue crab cakes
The star of our appetizers, though, were the crab cakes, some of the best in the city. They were pure lump crab—no filler, no fluff—seared on the outside and soft and rich inside, paired with tartar sauce, microgreens, and a charred corn salsa.
The prime New York sirloin au poivre was buttery and tender. The accompanying Woodford bourbon sauce was a nice complement, but the steak itself was good enough, it honestly didn’t need it.
Sirloin au poivre
Dessert was an apple cobbler, a tower of apple slices with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. Sweet, homey, and massive — perfect for sharing. I could’ve done without the raisins.
As for service, Sunness’s team is what you’d hope for from a place aiming to become a neighborhood staple. Our server was knowledgeable and warm, and the manager — who’s also the owner — made the rounds like a host whose pride in the place is clear.
Overall, Sunness Supper Club isn’t just promising — it’s already delivering where it counts. The food is excellent, the service is warm, and the space is waiting for Fort Lauderdale to catch on. Once the right energy fills the room, it’s easy to see this becoming a go-to spot for steak nights, cocktails with friends, or crab cakes you just can’t shake.
Apple cobbler
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