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Boater's Grill

2.8 (534 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Fish Ceviche
Olga G.

I liked but didn't love this place. I loved being able to access this place from the water. I loved the service. I wish I liked the food. It was OK, not good and definitely not great. And beyond overpriced. A mini, baby cup of ceviche is $17. You can get a meal of ceviche for that price in the middle of Brickell. The ceviche was salty, with ketchup sauce. The restaurant is worth going for a drink (may be), but that's about it.

Isabella K.

Super duper casual place but perfect for a nice casual dinner after spending the day at the Key Biscayne El Farito Beach. There's definitely going to be a wait for a table if you go on a weekend for dinner. There's definitely view is beautiful and food is decent. This is more like a beach bar kind of place with fried fish, plastic chairs, and simple decor. I had a good time here mostly because of the vibes.

Fish Ceviche (it came with 4 packets of crackers). More fish than expected in the little mug
Kathryn T.

The good: - the view! - the ceviche and manduros were delicious! - the mojitos... these were great! The average: - we ordered the snapper fillet and a burger. Both were okay. The fish was flavorful but a little dry. And the burger was what you'd expect for a seafood restaurant The not great: - service was really slow. It took about 15 mins to even see the hostess, and then another 10 mins to see a menu. Luckily we weren't in a rush, and the service was very kind when we did see them, but prepare to be patient. Definitely come for the view, but see expectations accordingly for food and service.

Smallest $17 drink I've ever had.
Nicholas W.

Came for a cocktail after being out on the water. The cocktail was good but definitely overpriced. Service was pretty bland and the bar is a trailer out back. Not the experience I was expecting after paying $34 for two cocktails. I'd probably stick to the Lighthouse Cafe for food and a decent priced cocktail.

The view from the dining area
Mike C.

Boater's Grill has been our go-to lunch spot for years -- first as a couple, now as husband and wife. Tucked away in Bill Baggs Park, it's the perfect blend of great Cuban food, peaceful waterfront views, and laid-back vibes. We've shared countless meals here -- from fresh fish dip to crispy tostones, and decent mahi-mahi sandwiches -- all made better by the breeze and the view. It's more than just a restaurant to us; it's a place full of memories.

Whole fried fish
Kim G.

Service was amazing. Fish soup delicious... ceviche very yummy ... but the whole fish was very dry

Small fish sandwich

Small cafe in Key Biscayne. It gets packed so you must be patient. Service is okay but food portions are small for price. I would just go there to grab an appetizer and a couple of beers at the most. The view is pretty nice. The hot sauce is the bomb!!!

Always good. Fresh and nice place to unwind after a day in the sun in Key Biscayne
Anabella V.

Awesome place to unwind after beach day in key Biscayne. Fresh fish and the fried tostones are delish. The big huge problem here, and I'm not the only one in this platform saying this is, service is not good, rude and unapologetically late... I've been coming to this place for many years and this has been always an issue. My point of view is: I like the fish and the view so is worth the wait and be patient with the servers.

Sally C.

Was a bit hesitant to check out this spot but considering it's location some things might make up for the other... Service was a bit too casual - no one was rude but we felt rushed to order only to take about 30 minutes to cash us out after handing over our credit card. Food was fresh & delicious - while the stone crabs were decently priced other items on the menu have gone up significantly & can be compared between what's currently on their website vs what's on the hard copy menus. That in itself was a bit of a turn off. Some things should be a bit more competitively priced including the burgers and appetizers. The open deck sitting area is shaded enough to feel the cool breeze coming in from the dock. Very serene & private location. It is worth coming here if you have out of towner who want a change of scenery & want to try the local fresh seafood.

Fried fish
Madison G.

No clue why this place only has three stars. Everyone at my table thought it was delicious. This ceviche was super fresh, I had my mahi sandwich fried and there was a massive piece of mahi on it. That was absolutely delicious. The whole fried fish was next level.The fries were great too and everything pretty affordable. As ambience, I mean, you're on the water and it's sunny and hot out, it's exactly what you would expect. The service was good, no complaints.

Grilled mahi mahi
Mahsa T.

Average, but decent food, with amazing views of No Name Harbor. Decently priced. The first time I came here, my mahi mahi was great, the second time I ordered the same thing and it tasted like it was a frozen piece of fish that was overcooked and tough as cardboard. But I will give them the benefit of the doubt and give them four instead of three stars based on my first experience. Pina colada was good. Slow service both times, though our second server was much nicer and more attentive.

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Great fish and service!!! Nice place and the natural park were is located is beautiful

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It's extremely overpriced. Ordered a Mahi sandwich and you can barely see the Mahi. The ceviche was a small cup. Cocktails are overpriced

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