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Popular Miami-born Mediterranean restaurant Motek is heading to Fort Lauderdale Beach – complete with a waterfront view. Motek By The Sea has opened at W Fort Lauderdale, taking over the former El Vez space. Fans of the trendy chain can expect ocean views, beef-stuffed pita burgers, and the brand’s popular $5 happy hour.
The restaurant marks Motek’s first Broward County location and its first oceanfront outpost. At approximately 12,000 square feet with room for 315 diners, it’s a sizable new location for a brand that started in downtown Miami in 2020…