Is Pirate Republic Still Open? Update (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Current status
As of September 2026, Pirate Republic is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 5, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's own website was last modified on the date it was checked and shows current hours, and Google Places separately lists it as operational.
- Season / episode Season 31, Episode 12
- Original air date
- Address 400 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Pirate Republic Seafood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the June 19, 2020 episode "Sicilian and Seafood," featuring the restaurant's seafood dishes built on fresh ingredients and a mix of exclusive spices. The waterfront restaurant offers boat parking and docking alongside standard reservations and takes job applications directly through its site, according to its website's navigation menu. The restaurant's own site was last modified on 2026-09-05, listed weekend hours running from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, and advertised being open on Labor Day with a listed contact email for reservations. Google's business listing separately marked the restaurant operational when checked on 2026-09-08, matching the current website content.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 31, Episode 12
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Sicilian and Seafood
- What was featured
- seafood dishes made with fresh ingredients and exclusive spices
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Pirate Republic
Frequently asked questions
Is Pirate Republic still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Pirate Republic is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 5, 2026.
What happened to Pirate Republic after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Pirate Republic Seafood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the June 19, 2020 episode "Sicilian and Seafood," featuring the restaurant's seafood dishes built on fresh ingredients and a mix of exclusive spices. As of September 2026, Pirate Republic is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 5, 2026.
Where is Pirate Republic located?
400 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pirate Republic?
Season 31, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 19, 2020. The episode is titled “Sicilian and Seafood”.
Is Pirate Republic still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
The waterfront restaurant offers boat parking and docking alongside standard reservations and takes job applications directly through its site, according to its website's navigation menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 400 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- piraterepublicseafood.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Florida
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Sources
- piraterepublicseafood.com — http://www.piraterepublicseafood.com/home
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