The Ave FTL, a wine-centric restaurant and bar, is planned for S Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, according to the operator's Instagram. The concept pairs a wine-focused program with charcuterie boards, steak, seafood, and handcrafted cocktails — a format wide enough to function as both a dedicated wine destination and a full dinner venue.
The operator's Instagram describes the project as a "social dining experience," positioning the combination of food, drinks, and atmosphere as the central draw. No specific street address, named principals, or opening timeline has been disclosed in the announcement.
S Andrews Avenue is Fort Lauderdale's civic spine, running past the Broward County Courthouse complex through the urban core. The corridor carries a professional and institutional character that has historically produced less hospitality density than Las Olas Boulevard to the east. No details on the specific site — prior tenant, square footage, or lease terms — have been released.
The menu as announced covers enough range to draw both an after-work audience and a weekend dining crowd: charcuterie and shareable plates at one end, steak and seafood at the other, with handcrafted cocktails rounding out a drinks program anchored by wine. The name — The Ave FTL, a nod to Fort Lauderdale's standard abbreviation — signals a locally oriented brand identity rather than an import concept.
The operator behind the project has not been named publicly. What the Instagram post confirms: a wine-bar concept, an S Andrews Avenue address, and a menu spanning charcuterie through seafood and steak. Further details on principals, a specific address, and an opening window have not been made public as of this writing.
