10 Places to Dock & Dine in South Florida
Best Waterfront Restaurants To Dock and Dine, Miami 2022
Thanks to our abundance of great waterfront restaurants- boating and dining out go hand in hand in Miami. We’ve spent a lot of time cruising our waters and seeking out the best restaurants that welcome boats of all shapes and sizes.
So whether you’ve spent your day out on a charter and are looking for some grub or want to elevate your night out- these are our favorite places to cruise to on any day and at any given time.
Seaspice is nestled deep in the Miami River and we love it for the scenic cruise there just as much as the dining experience.
This sophisticated brasserie exceeds expectations with signature wood fired dishes, specialty cocktails and impeccable hospitality.
Whether you’re stopping by for lunch or hanging around for after dinner drinks- we always recommend it.
Specialties: Seafood & cocktails
Head here for the food, stay for the drinks. Kiki on the River is Miami’s premiere supperclub on the water and notorious for its buzzing ambiance anytime of the day.
Locals and visitors alike flock to Kiki’s for bachelorettes, birthdays or a fun night out with friends.
Specialties: Oysters & bottle service
Located in the heart of downtown, Zuma is internationally acclaimed for its modern Japanese izakaya dining experience. The high ceilings, dim lighting and electric ambiance make it a great choice for both large groups and intimate conversation.
The menu consists of a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill.
Specialties: Omakase
Lido Bayside Grill is Miami’s most well-known ‘hidden’ waterfront gem. Tucked inside the Standard Spa & Hotel, Lido offers sweeping views and a different perspective of Miami’s Biscayne bay.
Guests here can expect fresh locally sourced seafood and seasonal produce while reveling in a laidback resort chic environment.
Specialties: Mediterranean
Hidden behind a picturesque pathway encompassed by lush jungle greenery and ambient lighting, sits Joia Beach, a day-to-night dining destination located in an exclusive enclave on Watson Island. Perfect for sunset cocktails, waterfront dinners, and weekend festivities, Joia Beach offers globally inspired bites, handcrafted cocktails, and live djs and entertainment.
Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill is staple no-frills waterfront restaurant & grill located in North Bay Village.
This bustling establishment welcomes boaters looking to fill up with award-winning grilled wings and fresh seafood selections. Not to mention a wide variety of specialty cocktails and ice cold draft and bottle beer selections.
Specialties: Seafood
The Deck at Island Gardens is Miami’s most exquisite super-yacht marina waterfront restaurant, the perfect environment for guests to wine, dine and dance outdoors.
Guests are welcome to arrive by land or sea, and can sit comfortably at full-size dining tables or waterfront cabana lounges while enjoying stunning views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.
Specialties: Seafood Tower
Baia Beach Club brings the effortless sophistication of international coastal living to the new and reimagined Mondrian South Beach.
Inspired by the laid-back bohemian energy, casual chic and welcoming multicultural spirit of the Mediterranean, Baia Beach Club is a world-class destination of its own, ready for you to experience right here, right now.
Specialties: Lobster Pasta
BILLY’S STONE CRAB
(Fort Lauderdale)
“Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant is known far and wide, both nationally and internationally, as one of the best seafood restaurants & seafood markets to visit when in the Fort Lauderdale area. Captain Billy has figured out that the best way to guarantee quality is to have your own Fishery. Our Fishery is located in the lower keys and we have about 32 commercial fishing boats that fish exclusively for Billy’s Stone Crab.”
Specialties: Stone Crab
15th STREET FISHERIES
(Fort Lauderdale)
“15th Street Fisheries is located inside the city’s most famous nautical landmark, Lauderdale Marina, and offers the freshest seafood featuring the most impressive waterway views in South Florida, both upstairs for dinner and all day downstairs at Fisheries Dockside. The restaurant is fun for the whole family and includes one of the area’s top attractions, feeding giant tarpon fish from the marina’s docks.”
Specialties: Fresh Seafood
BOATER’S GRILL
Miami
We like to think of this one as our little secret. Located inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on the secluded No Name Harbor with a picturesque view of the harbor and sunset. Family owned and operated, we have been serving authentic and traditional cuban food and only the freshest seafood for over 20 years.
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