WATERSIDE DINING GUIDE
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West Coast Listings:
1: Pop’s Sunset Grill
Cuisine: Seafood
(941) 488-3177 www.popssunsetgrill.net
112 Circuit Rd. Nokomis, FL
Docking: from the Venice Inlet, turn left onto ICW and head north towards Mile Marker 10
2: The Pub Waterfront Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Pasta, Ribs, Chicken, and more...
(727) 595-3172 www.thepubwaterfrontrestaurant.com
20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Springs, FL
Docking: CHANNEL MARKER 27, 50 boat slips, boat up to 80 feet, average depth 6-8 feet.
3: Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub
Cuisine: Seafood, Steaks
(941) 383-2391. www.marvista-restaurant.com
760 Broadway Street, North Longboat Key, FL
Docking: North Longboat Key near mile marker 39
4: CJ’s on the Bay (formerly Bayview Restaurant & Bar)
Cuisine: Seafood
239-389-4511 www.cjsonthebay.com
740 North Collier Blvd., Suite 105, Marco Island, FL
Docking: From Marco River turn east by marker 12-red entering Collier Bay. Keep to the left, on the south/east end turn left by marker 11-green. Enters Smokehouse Bay from the east/northeast. Esplanade is located at the east side of the bay. Docking is free of charge at any of 8 public docks on the sea wall. Each is 30’ long with 4’ draft clearance. The Geo coordinates are 25° 57.286 N, 081° 43.775
5: Harpoon Harry’s at Fishermen’s Village
Cuisine: Seafood, lighter fare
941-637-1177 www.harpoonharrys.com
1200 West Retta Esplanade, #55, Punta Gorda, FL
Docking: in Charlotte Harbor, west of the Tamiami Trail Bridge. Dock at the end of Fishermen’s Village.
6: Myakka River Oyster Bar
Cuisine: Seafood
941-423-9616 www.Myakkariveroysterbar.com
121 Playmore Drive, Venice, FL
Docking: Directly on the Myakka River, just south of the Tamiami Bridge near River Road.
7: Sharky’s On the Pier
Cuisine: Seafood
(941) 488-1456 www.sharkysonthepier.com
1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL
No Docking available but located directly on beautiful Venice Beach.
8: Robbi’s Reef
Cuisine: Seafood
941-485-9196 www.robbisreef.com
775 US 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285
No Docking available but worth the visit if you’re in Venice!
9: O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill
Cuisine: Seafood
941-953-7505 http://www.marinajacks.com/olearys.htm
5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL
Docking: Located on the east side of the ICW, just ¼ mile south of the Ringling Causeway Bridge at ICW marker 8A. Access through Big Pass, New Pass, or Venice Inlet. VHF 16.
10: Aqua Restaurant and The Little Wet Bar
Cuisine: Eclectic menu
941-918-8041 www.aqua576.com
576 Blackburn Point Rd. Osprey, FL
Docking: North of the Venice Inlet, Mile marker 33
11: Coconuts Waterfront Bar and Grill
Cuisine: Caribbean
239-652-5787 www.CoconutsBarandGrill.com
at Marinatown Yacht Harbour, 3448 Marinatown Ln., N. Ft. Myers, FL
Docking: The Marinatown channel markers (1) and (2) are about 50 yards to the Northwest of ICW marker number (52). The channel runs toward the north shore, turns right to the east along the shore, then back to the north as you enter the harbor. The channel shallows to about 5 feet at low tide between markers (18) and (24). Be sure to maintain center channel, particularly on the turns.
12: The “Ornery” Attitude Coffee Caffe
Cuisine: Coffee - Breakfast - Lunch- Ice Cream
941-639-2809 www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5QA6
Fisherman’s Village Waterfront Shops, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL
Docking: in Charlotte Harbor, west of the Tamiami Trail Bridge. Dock at the end of Fishermen’s Village.
13: The Lobster Pot
Cuisine: New England Style Seafood
(941) 349-2323 http://www.sarasota-lobsterpot.com
5157 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village, Sarasota, FL
In the heart of the Siesta Key Village, an easy drive from downtown Sarasota, and a short walk from our beautiful local beaches.
14: Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Cuisine: Seafood
941-346-5443 www.skob.com
5238 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL
In the heart of the Siesta Key Village, an easy drive from downtown Sarasota, and a short walk from our beautiful local beaches.
15: Bayfront Bistro
Cuisine: Seafood
239-463 3663 Website: www.BayfrontBistro.com
4761 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL
Docking: Located directly behind Publix Supermarket, mid-island on Estero Island/Fort Myers Beach. The restaurant is located within the wonderful full service marine facility of Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina. Channel Marker 27, VHF Channel 72. GPS 26’26.205 N 81’55.160W
16: Waterside Grill at Gasparilla Marina
Cuisine: Seafood, Steaks
941-697-0724; 800-541-4441 www.gasparillamarina.com
15001 Gasparilla Rd. Placida, FL
Docking: Enter Channel near Bird Key, turn left and head for Marker 20. VHF 16 & 79.
17: The New Blue Lagoon
Cuisine: Florida fare with Mediterranean mastery
941-473-7796 www.bluelagoonenglewood.com
2000 Oyster Creek Dr., Englewood, FL
Docking: Enter through the Stump Pass Inlet and head north. Turn right into Oyster Creek, Marker 17. ICW and head north towards Mile Marker 10
18: The Nav-A-Gator Grill at Desoto Marina
Cuisine: Seafood
941-627-FISH (3474), Toll Free: 800-308-7506 www.nav-a-gator.com
9700 SW Riverview Cir., Lake Suzy, FL
Docking: Waterproof chart 4E) Stay to the outside bends of the river. Call on VHF 16 9-5 for approach directions. 8.2 miles north of Charlotte Harbor.
19: Snug Harbor Waterfront Resturant
Cuisine: Seafood
(239) 463-8077 www.snugharborrestaurant.com
1131 1st St., Fort Myers Beach, FL
Docking: Next to the "Sky Bridge" on Fort Myers Beach. N./26*27'40" Lat. - W./81*57'27" Long. Marker #17, Matanzas Pass.
20: The Friendly Fisherman Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood
(727) 391-6025 www.gofriendlyfisherman.com
150 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL
Docking: at times, please call for info. Off of John's Pass Inlet.
East Coast Listings:
1: The Rusty Pelican
Cuisine: Seafood
(305) 361-3818 www.therustypelican.com/key_biscayne
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL
Docking: at Rickenbacker Marina off the Intra-coastal Waterway at Marker 67 (ICM #67) on the Northeast side of the Benjamin Powell Bridge
2: Cap’s Place Island Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Steaks
(954) 941-0418 www.capsplace.com
Docking: Our dock is located at 2765 NE 28th Court, Lighthouse Point, FL – about ¼ mile NE of Lighthouse Marina; Mile Marker 69
3: Dockside Galley Grille Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Steaks
954-788-4745 www.lhpmarina.com/marina/docside_galley.html
Docking: Channel Marker 69 – about ¼ mile N of Hillsborough Inlet
4: Southport Raw Bar
Cuisine: Seafood
954-525-CLAM 877-646-9808 www.southportrawbar.com
1536 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Docking: ICW near the 17th St. Causeway Bridge. Heading south, it is the last canal before the bridge; heading north it is the first canal on the left after the bridge.
5: JB’s on the Beach
Cuisine: Seafood
954-571-5220 www.jbsonthebeach.com
300 NE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL
No Docking Available
6: Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant
Cuisine: Caribbean, Seafood
386-767-5590 www.inletharbor.com
Docking: Turn East at ICW Marker #2, 400 Yards East 3/4 miles North of Ponce Inlet
7: Julie’s Waterfront
Cuisine: Seafood
407-240-2557 www.julieswaterfront.net
4201 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
No Docking Available
8: Two Georges Waterfront Grille
Cuisine: Seafood
561-736-2717 www.twogeorgesrestaurant.com
728 Casa Loma Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL
Docking: About ¼ mile south of the Boynton Beach Inlet. Going south on the ICW, turn right at the canal before the Ocean Ave. Bridge. Going North on the ICW, turn left right after the Ocean Ave. bridge.
9: Dockside Bar & Grill
Cuisine: Seafood
(305) 743-0000 www.Docksidebarandgrill.com
Sombrero Marina, 5 Sombrero Drive, Marathon, FL 33050
Docking: Mile Marker 50
10: Finz Waterfront Grille
Cuisine: Seafood
(772) 283-1929 www.finzwaterfrontgrille.com
4290 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL
Docking: From Hutchinson Island
