Shooters Waterfront dishes ‘seafood feasts’ with new menu

Shooters Waterfront 3033 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-2855, Shooters Waterfront.com

This 36-year-old landmark, revitalized into a chic oasis on the Intracoastal Waterway, is offering updated choices for high tourism season.

“The menu has evolved 180 degrees since the new Shooters opened,” general manager Richard Rubits says. “As we continue to grow our culinary team, we are able to push the limits of how classic American cuisine is perceived.”

Standouts include roasted butternut squash tri-color fusilli pasta with artichokes, cherry peppers, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, olives, capers and basil ($18) and grilled swordfish with Cajun shrimp and lobster bisque ($34).

“Roasted butternut squash adds that perfect flavor to reminisce about cold weather up North as we bask in warm, sunny South Florida during the winter,” says chef Roberto Santiago, a Puerto Rican native. “Our guests love the heartiness.”

New England lobster broil with shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted corn and potatoes is served on a platter to share ($44, $82). “It is inspired by our love of huge seafood feasts,” Santiago says.

Weekend brunch tempts with sticky cinnamon rolls. “They are made fresh on the property by our pastry chef,” Santiago says. “It’s the best way to start off brunch with a group of friends, as it’s big enough to serve six.”

New cocktails include a guava martini ($11) and the Spicy Sweet Tequila with mango puree and peppadew pepper ($12).

“The guava martini combines the smooth, barrel-aged taste of Real McCoy rum with the richness of guava. [It’s then] topped with a beautiful edible flower,” mixologist Greg Jackson says.

BENJAMIN RUSNAK Shooters Waterfront assembles its new veggie sushi roll with roasted red and golden beets, avocado, carrots, asparagus, sesame-seared tofu and gazpacho sauce.