Review from a non local! Our dishes were delicious but wow this place is THE hole in the wall of all hole in the walls. Ordered the 5 piece shrimp cocktail, 10 piece Buffalo seasoned shrimp, gator tail dinner, beer battered fish fry, 8 piece fried shrimp meal. Total before gratuity was $88.xx Ordering food was awkward. Walk into Small building that seats 10 and wait for cashier to make eye contact to take order. Cashier had no idea if food had egg, Milk or butter. I was disappointed that they couldn’t answer my question but I took my chances. We sat outside and all seating was messy and unkept. Every table had ash trays full and soiled tables. We cleaned our own table. They were so busy they could only do the minimum of taking trays away. We received our food hot and fresh within 30 min. Everything tasted really good. Service was satisfactory. Nothing extraordinary. When it came to paying and tipping, it was awkward and the cashier couldn’t figure the gratuity part. We had to give cash instead. Overall, it was delicious. And the environment made for a unique time. Sitting outside was a very loud dining time since the restaurant is right off the main road. I recommend, as it was good food. My husband really liked it. If one doesn’t care for the wait for seating or messy tables, it would be a low key place to get tasty seafood. The locals do love Tarks.

This was by far one of the best priced seafood we ate. It was delicious, really enjoyed the mom & pop atmosphere. It's basically like a deli, but with seafood. There wasn't a long wait on food. I had the fried shrimp + garlic and the crab legs, both were excellent.

Order 10 Piece Chicken Wings - $15.49 Hot Garlic Sauce - $0.99 10 Piece Buffalo Shrimp - $14.49 Hot Garlic Sauce - $0.99 Seasoned Curly Fries - $5.49 Tarks of Dania Beach is a hole in the wall place with okay to decent seafood in South Florida. It's small and run-down, but it's packed with cheerful customers enjoying wonderful meals at reasonable costs. It's just a three-sided counter with the kitchen and serving area visible, similar to a bar configuration. Within 30 minutes, we had hot and fresh dinner.Everything tasted good. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The setting created a one-of-a-kind experience.Because the restaurant is situated off the main road, dinner time is very loud, whether you sit outside or inside. I recommend it since the meal was consistently good. My buddies and I enjoyed it and want to return frequently. If you don't mind the wait for seats or the cluttered tables, it's a low-key location to grab great seafood. It was a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Everyone was quite pleasant and cheerful, and the restaurant had a wonderful vibe. If you're searching for some fresh seafood in a relaxed, laid-back setting, this is the place to go. The costs are really affordable. Would definitely recommend!! Tarks appears to be popular with the other residents.

I just spent a week in Dania Beach working a big festival gig. My days were so long that I didn't have a chance to try any of the local seafood places. So when I finally had one last day before my plane left back to Vegas, I did a bit of research and found this little place called Tarks. The reviews looked pretty good. I was looking for an unassuming place with personality and, of course, great food. I went in at about 11:30 a.m. and the place was already getting going. It's simply a three-sided counter with the kitchen and serving area exposed, kind of like a bar setup. I was greeted immediately by the lovely Victoria, whose personality and winning smile set this experience off on the right foot. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and looked at the menu for a bit. I wanted some raw seafood so I ordered a half dozen oysters and the fresh grilled grouper dinner. The oysters were shucked right in front of me by the same young lady and they were succulent, Briny, ice cold, and delicious. I got about halfway through my oysters when the grilled grouper arrived.It was laid out on a plate and had the classic grill marks on it. It must have weighed 10 to 12 oz. There were two beautiful fillets of tender, moist, fresh, fish served with Tarks signature curly fries, lemon, and tartar sauce. As I ate my lunch, I I noticed James, the guy next to me, (a regular), had ordered mahi mahi, or dolphin as they refer to it locally. *For those who are unaware, mahi-mahi is also referred to as dolphin fish, but it is not a dolphin that breathes air, but a fish with gills and all that. When I saw the serving in front of him, I knew I had to try that as well and I promptly ordered some. These dishes were simple prepared fresh grilled fish fillets with no fancy BS involved in their presentation. The flavor was better than fish that I have paid 3 times more for in fancy restaurants. As I ate, I engaged Victoria in conversation, asking about the restaurant's history. She explained that Tarks had been in business since 1966, and, incredibly, still employ a fellow by the name of Lenny, who, Believe it or not, has been working there since the day they opened their doors in 1966. He's in his 80's now & I sure wish I could've met the man. I left Tarks knowing I had struck gold in this discovery and it was made all the better because of the fact that it turned out to be the only place I was able to eat in Dania Beach during my week here. I give this place my highest personal recommendation for fresh seafood and good friendly service at an amazing price during a Time when people are more focused on maximizing profit then providing great food and service that seems to be so lacking in today's restaurant industry.

I was there in 2019. A bit of late review, but after checking my google story I decided to drop a review. This place is just absolutely awesome, the food is so good and quite affordable. Don't let yourself be discourage for the look and the crowd. I went twice and my wife and I were the only "touristy" looking people. Everyone else was hard working locals. Still, it delivered some sort of familiar feeling. Make sure to try the oysters and the chicken wing. Best ever. I hope we manage to go back to the US for more of Tarks.

The food was amazing! I had a blackened dolphin sandwich as my main. I also had the gator bites that were very delicious and as my dessert I had a key lime pie! The food was amazing! Wasn't to expensive and really enjoyed the place! Highly recommend it to everyone that has the opportunity to go!

It was an amazing experience dining here. Everyone was super friendly and happy and the restaurant had a great vibe. If you are looking for some fresh seafood in a casual dining setting, you should definitely check this one out. The prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend!!

We drove by the other day and decided to try it. We were attracted for their seafoods on Google Maps. However, we were surprised when we got there. The place was very messy. The restaurant was not too clean either. We thought of leaving, but we decided to stay and try it out. The raw clams were very fresh and tasty. The clam chowder was thin as water. It didn’t have any texture. The chicken wings were crispy, but they had no tasty at all. We guess they didn’t marinaded the wings. They might be relied on their sauce. However, that shouldn’t be the case. The service was also horrible. We sat for over 15 mins and no one even walked by and asked. We were very disappointed. Restaurant business is not easy to run in this market. Everything is so expensive right now. Quality control should definitely be part of any restaurant business requirement. Atmosphere ———- (F) Clean / Organize —-(F) Service —————— (F) Presentation———- (F) Foods —————-— (F) We gave them 1 out of 10

I love a good dive bar/seafood restaurant and this one fits all the criteria for me. The food prices are fair and the food is good, I wanted to try the raw clams as that was their daily special but they advised against it. While not ideal to be denied, I was impressed that they knew their quality wasn’t up to standard and denied me spending money. We got buffalo shrimp, clam strips, and the steamed combo. The steamed combo was good for the price but I didn’t feel the flavor was really there, would def try it again though! The fly situation outside was truly horrible, we had to fend them off the whole time. I almost ate one or two they were so invasive. Normally I wouldn’t ding a restaurant for this, especially when I chose to eat outside, but it wasn’t one or two… it was closer to 15/20. It was so bad we moved our food we discarded to another table to ward off some. All in all, will definitely try this place again!

Amazing service. I’ve dined in many countries and this environment and hospitality is what every other restaurant is lacking. Victoria was extremely attentive even while doing her job still very entertained and funny girl, she even jumped over the counter to help an elderly women. The atmosphere here is immaculate! Thumbs up to these owners! Will return.😃

Local mom and pop shop! Excellent food! Reasonable prices! Friendly staff! Obviously, a local favorite! Definitely highly recommend this place, sad that my stay was too short to visit again

Great rustic place, the service was very good... good quality to price ratio, good crocodile bites calamari were so so but overall recommended... and very cold beer !!! Don't hesitate to visit next time.

Tarks is one of the best hidden gems in all of this side of Florida. Small, no frills, hole in the wall spot. They focus on good food not knickknacks and distractions. Food has always been fresh and on point. Today I ordered Gator bites, 2 oyster shooters, and a blackened mahi sandwich with an Amber beer. AMAZING! So sat at outside table, looked at the menu, went inside to order, they brought out the food, and cleaned it up when I was done. I had a moment of just pure contentment with my decision to eat here for lunch today. Don't miss this spot if you are around here. Good job guys, keep up the good work!

We wanted a spot with a ‘locals only’ vibe and we found it at Tarks!!! The wings are as advertised!! Delicious, juicy, wet and have the perfect level of crisp. The surf and surf featured the best blackened grouper I’ve ever eaten. Also had an oysters and let me tell you they were on point!!! Curly French fries and sweet tea were also great! Atmosphere you have counter seating inside and some tables outside. We sat outside and you get some of the horns honking and revving engines expected on a beach strip, it’s a vibe! Staff are super friendly and efficient. If you sit outside you have to go in to order and they bring it out to you. I’m telling you this was the best food we ate all week! Had to pick up a couple t-shirts for the road because we loved the place. Definitely give this place a visit, you won’t be disappointed. They e been around for over 50 years for a reason. Cheers!!!

Been eating since 25 years ... never changed , no thrills.. but awesome food... one of a kind sauce that's not duplicated... I ate all over the world ..and this is original dish and stays true...Highly Recommended

A great little place to have delicious seafood done simply! The wings were probably the best I’ve had in a while. Each night they have different specials! All in all we look forward to coming back!

Hole in the wall place with some of the best seafood in South Florida. It's small, a bit run down, but crowded with happy patrons feasting upon great food at fair prices. We opted for fried oysters and fried scallops with the fish dip appetizer. All the dishes were cooked perfectly and the fish dip as good as in any 4 star restaurant. We will be back soon.

The food was fantastic! Oysters as large as my hand The blackened Mahi sandwich had a huge filet on it. It came with a mountain of curly fries. The local people I met were very friendly as was the staff there.

Absolutely amazing food. Tiny little place but big in flavor and value. Conch fritters were soooo delish! Conch salad was ok but would have preferred smaller chunks. The fried combo platter was, as we say in Hawai’i, “broke da mouth”, meaning sooooo good. Get you some! Service was not that friendly but, who cares, the food was AHMAAHHHZING!!!

Yaaaassss!!! Go. Very small and local. Great beach vibe. Quick and reasonably priced. Fantastic wait staff. I can’t wait to go back!

I love finding hole in the wall “secret” spots. This small seafood spot really checks that box. Small bar style counter dining area with your food being prepared right in front of you fresh. Everything A+++ Will be back :)

Don’t get the fried oyster u will get mostly batter. No taste att all. . The cook needs to do a better job of cooking , seasoning eCt .Steamed shrimp is good . Most people come for the raw oysters. They need to upgrade and clean oven especially since your sitting right in front of the bar. Need better bar stools They keep a great crowd though. A lot of local and new people like me wanted to stop by

Listen. It’s delicious. The wings are top notch. It took me growing up in Dania, traveling the world, moving to NYC, and coming back to visit to truly appreciate these wings. I had the medium garlic. The atmosphere is simple and true to what I believe I’d the intended aesthetic.

Don’t let anyone lie to you and say Tarks is not the best; this is the best place for wings in South Florida. They may say don’t go but that’s because they want the seats for themselves at Tarks! The place is small but the best for many years

One of my favorite places to eat. The vibe is so funny. Old timers, professionals, tourists and whatever else just enjoying great food!

The jewel of the crown at Dania. If you love sea food you will love this place. Its not fancy is not big but is awesome. I recommend better on weekdays. On weekends is always busy. But anytime, any day you will have a great time in this family’s owner restaurant. Thursdays the special dish are raw oysters! This is a is great location to share with friends and family. If someone in your party doesn’t like sea food don’t worry they also have different options like famous Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

The fried scallops are phenomenal. Crab legs are delicious. So are the wings. You can’t go wrong. Wear your favorite comfy clothes and enjoy great food and a cold beer!