Dockside Waterfront Grill

509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice - 34285
447 reviews
Seafood Burgers
(941) 218-6418

Scallops were amazing!

We enjoyed the beachy atmosphere under a thatched tiki roof with live music. The food was very average. We ordered grilled shrimp tacos and the shrimp certainly wasn’t grilled at all. It was just normal shrimp cocktail (boiled shrimp) thrown in our tacos. So that was a little disappointing considering that’s not what we ordered and grilled would’ve tasted much better. Prices were pretty expensive too

The Lobster lollipops were delicious as was the side salad. Of course the homemade chips are the BEST on the planet. The 'jumbo' crab cake sliders - not so much. Teensie-tiny. below average quality and taste. The miniature pretzel buns were delicious. Note: they are the size of the teeny bagels - and the 'jumbo' crab cake didn't touch the edges of the bun. lively environment. easy access.

We were lucky to walk in and be able to get a table by the water. We started with a refreshing Miami Vice, strawberry and coconut daiquiri, and a sweet shark lady ( for each shark lady they make a donation to the Mote Marine Laboratory ?) grouper sandwich is good. I had the lobster bisque,, creamy and with some pieces of lobster meat. The lobster roll wasn't a roll, just a slice of white toast bread. Disappointing that i wasn't made aware of them having no roll while ordering, also, the filling had a lot of diced tomatoes. Service was friendly.

Great food great service great setting! Fun time at bar tiki or outside deck. Come by car bike boat or foot.

Great meal that doesn’t break the bank!We had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Dockside! My lobster roll was huge and delicious. Service was exceptional too! They are pet friendly and we were able to sit in the Tiki portion that was well ventilated and cool so nobody over heated (including the pup). We will definitely be coming back for this economically friendly and scrumptious meal!

Would go there again and recommend trying when in the area. .Friendly people. View of the bay, Great sunset, Bring your boat. Take time to sit and enjoy your dinner. On the west side of the bridge. If you cross over the bridge to downtown youve gone to far. From the north take the downtown route, turn on the right comes up quick. trip well worth it.

First visit to this restaurant which has marina views while dining. We ate fish and chips, shrimp and crab cake—everything was good.

After a super long work day I decided to grab dinner and a drink at Dockside. I was so tired it was to much to read the menu so I just asked my server Christine for recommendations. Christine was so helpful. Her recommendation was a special and it was so good. I had a lobster ravioli topped with crab and a red sauce. Amazing!!! I highly recommend Dockside for the food and the service.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends. Wonderful food and great atmosphere by the water. Highly recommend for a relaxed casual dining experience.