Tatu, Ft Lauderdale

We had a reservation before the concert last friday and showed up a little early. We were suprised to see that our table was already ready, the hostesses really had it together. It was such a relief as we were worried about making the show in time. can only use one word to describe this place... DIVINE! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere captivates all of your senses. From the elegant and sophisticated decor, to the aromas of the kitchen, you know you want to be here! Once ordered, the food was quick to come. We ordered these fire-something spring rolls that were delicious, and I am not a fan of spring rolls... We also ordered the Spider Roll and Spicy Yellow Tail Roll, and got to try our friend's Spicy Tuna Roll, all of which were fresh and phenomenal. I didn't notice a dessert menu, but they do bring Apple flavored cotton candy to your table at the end of your meal, while awaiting your check. I thought it would be gross too, but I actually enjoyed the cotton candy! If you happen to be at the Hard Rock, this is a GREAT place for sushi and I recommend to all sushi lovers!!! I will definitely return SOON.
Recommended

excellent sushi...went for happy hour and stayed for dinner. Super fresh sushi and great wine list. The place was rocking with great energy. The servers were very friendly and had some great suggestions. Definately going back soon!!!!

This was for a group of 15 people seated on two separate tables, 10 on one, and 5 on another, not even visible to each other. We were there for dinner on Sunday night, July 6, 2008. Worst experience in my life...I really mean in my life. They refused to split bills between people sitting on two different tables. They tried to bring meal items not ordered and then gave us hard time to take them back. Our waiter never smiled or used any courteous words or asked to refill water or how our food was...even after we told him that he was being less than service oriented. His response was that he was too busy. For a party of 15 people, they assigned just 1 waiter.

Despite such poor service, they forced us to pay 18% tip and when we tried to reduce it to 15%, they called Seminole police - 4 police officers. Police told us that we must pay whatever Tatu was showing on the bill regardless of what we had to say and if we did not, they would arrest all 15 people.

Now we know how they can get away with such poor service...

We will never go back there and everyone I know will hear from me about our TATU nightmare.