Coconut Joe's -- 5 Stars Because Nikki Ran the Bar Like Mission Control Walked into Coconut Joe's expecting a basic lunch, left emotionally supported, hydrated, and full of crab. Ordered a Caesar salad tossed with bacon, because if you're not putting pork in your salad, what are you even doing? Cold, crisp, dressed like it was taking headshots for its modeling portfolio. Then the cream of crab soup showed up -- thick, seasoned, real chunks of crab, not that mystery-flake stuff. It was the kind of soup that makes you stop mid-conversation and reevaluate life. Washed everything down with an orange crush, which went down so easy it should come with a seatbelt. But the real star of the whole visit was Nikki behind the bar. Let me be clear: Nikki ran that bar like NASA counting down to a launch. Full bar of people, drinks flying, food landing, and somehow she made it feel like I was the only one sitting there. Every empty glass was just a short-term inconvenience. Every ask was handled before I even finished the sentence. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Salad and soup - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

After a quick trip out of D.C., on our Holiday off, we came to try a new spot that a girlfriend of mine recommended. I frequent a LOT of restaurants and I treat my visits just like I treat my relationships. I know what I want, have my expectations, and know how I need be treated. It's real simple. When you know, you know, and Coconut Joe's Bar & Grill is that place! They are sticking around in my world. Ambiance is refreshing as it is located near water, where boats can dock and come in for food. It's giving Outer Banks vibes. Service, our sweet waitress was the BEST! She was pregnant and was literally the hardest worker in there! It was busy and I did have to go to the bar to get help but when I said "excuse me" I was rudely told to "hang on" by the bartender. I just walked around and got what I needed, super rude girl BUT our waitress was so nice it really made up for it. Red Flag forgiven! Let's get into it! Deviled Eggs - Really Good! Crab cake - Delicious! It's hard for me to agree to a crab cake being good, this one was it! Drinks - Great! The other half agrees, we will be back! Not quite 5 stars for me - I'm intricate when it comes to my observations, some plates were chipped, the appetizer ones specifically on our visit. A little help is needed with bussers , and cleanliness. read more

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We chose to stay local for the unofficial last day of summer, which of course is Labor Day! I rate restaurants relative to what they are. That said, Coconut Joe's Bar & Grill is a perfect blend of ultimate casual dining but with awesome waterfront views and above average food and drinks. Given my own formula, it equals a 5 in my book. The crab topped deviled eggs were loaded with crab and at $14, it was well worth the price. Our crab cake entrées were definitely lump, with just enough filler to keep them together.. Two thumbs up and our drinks were delicious. Our server could not have been more friendly and accommodating and she was pregnant. I can't imagine how she was without being with child! If you want to have a good time on the water while eating good food and tasty drinks, stop by Coconut Joe's, you'll leave with a smile! read more

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The location was perfect as it was a beautiful day to sit by the water. They have live bands if you stay long enough however I would t recommend sitting upstairs unless you can handle loud music! I'm sad I can't remember the group that was performing as they were really nice. Our waitress was kind and attentive. The menu has some interesting choices on there, matches I would never put together. It actually may work for some others but I wasn't a fan. Chorizo in the mussels.....never! Who thought of that? Maybe that's a staple in that part of the state. The bathrooms were clean, the atmosphere was again really nice and mixed crowd. I wouldn't have my kids out there after dark though as it could be over stimulating for them. The drinks were pretty good. There was a slight discrepancy, but the manager handled it immediately so I was thankful. Yes I will return, the next time I can take more pictures. Somehow the ones I took disappeared..ughhhh! read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Delicious and meaty crab cake for less than $20! That is the most amount of meat I've seen in a crab cake. The place is clean and has a beautiful view as well. High review is well deserved. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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We came here for the family/kid friendly environment. Fortunate to get a table next to the pirate ship play ground since we came with our son, daughter in law and 2 1/2 year old grandson. Had beer and wine, enjoyed live music good food on the water. We had fried pickles and mussels as an appetizer, very good. Pickles are spears not chips. Some people are particular- I prefer chips but thoughts these spears were very good. Mussels were delicious. Our table ordered grilled salmon, soft shell crab BLT, chicken Chesapeake and a chicken bowl. All of us enjoyed or meals.... The best though was the chicken Chesapeake! Service was very good and bussers quick to clear plates n such. Overall a very enjoyable evening :-) read more

I didn't order any food but the grapefruit crush was fantastic and the atmosphere was wonderful. The service was quick and friendly, with the sun shining on a beautiful Saturday, it was the perfect place to unwind. Sipping a great drink and taking in the views with my friend made it a standout stop during our visit to the Annapolis area. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Grapefruit crush - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

By far the worst restaurant. Aside from the bar staff being extremely slow with only four guest at the bar there were children running around unsupervised. We order the tiki nachos and basket of fried shrimp. It took over 40 minutes to receive the food. I also really enjoy that standard blaming the kitchen why the food hasn't arrived. read more

stopped buy here twice because it was an easy dingy ride from the marina we were staying at. good service, tasty food, and the people watching was pretty good. line dancing instruction one night and a wedding party the next. read more

Went with my parents and daughter, being new to the area it was recommended. The music was too loud for our server to hear us and vice versa. I asked what was gluten free and was told any of the salads, gee thanks. I asked if the steamed shrimp would be gf. They were without seasoning or dip. My dad had crab cakes that were sour and my mom had chicken that was visibly dry. My shrimp was over done and rubbery. Honestly the highlight was the view and I get that from my backyard. read more

Our food selections were 10 out of 10. Although items were fried it was not greasy. Coconut shrimp was very big pieces and the other food had generous portions. Service was good even with them being busy. We sat out back on long table they do not have wait staff come to the table you have to order drinks and food at the bar if that does not appeal to you there is several places to sit inside as well. The pineapple jalapeño 4/10 wasn't the best so we sent them back for the painkillers which was spot on. We enjoyed having shade and sun off and on with the covered area. The also had a live band which was good with good music. Will def be back. read more

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Great spot to dine with kids! The food was good, even the kids ate all their meal from the kids menu and they are picky. They loved the butter noodles and soft pretzels. The wings were meaty. We sat at the picnic tables on the deck near the play area and parked our newborn stroller right next to us. Service was fast. The menu has lots of options. Overall a great experience. We will definitely return! read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Seared tuna, wings. - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

The Pier has a new name and is under new ownership & management. It is now Coconut Joe's (as it was a few years ago). We had lunch there today, and everything is GREATLY improved. We were totally impressed. We ordered the Deviled Eggs Chesapeake. They came out with a huge chunk of jumbo lump crabmeat on each egg. The cream of crab soup was excellent (the serving sizes are more like a bowl, not a cup, so the prices were very reasonable for the quantity served). We asked to sit in the back (inside upper deck), where the bartenders take care of you. Our server was Callie, and she was very pleasant. Lunch is a great time to go if you want to linger and chat while enjoying the food & the view. read more

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We've had some experiences here we didn't enjoy. Tonight, the live music piped throughout the entire place was so loud it gave me a headache, so we left and had a quiet dinner across the South River at Yellowfin. Why do you need to play the live music so loudly on the bar speakers? Ugh. There was no escape from the music. Last year we unwisely sat next to the pirate ship play area where the kids run amuk. Kids screaming is not my bar vibe. If you can deal with the unfortunate ambiance, the orange crushes are bomb. read more

Today I had the misfortune of eating the soft shell crab sandwich. The beautiful remake of the place amazed me as I hadn't been in for many years. Apparently the old kitchen is gone as well. The service was 1st rate, the hostess was on her game and overall I say this was a great date spot. Except for the meal. Now having been on a date, I couldn't complain as that's not what I wanted to focus on. Who in the hell breads a soft shell crab and fry it? Then add bacon??? And a large dollop of mayonnaise. This all on a brioche bun that should have been thrown out as it was stale and crumbled all over. My place looked like I was a kid eating with crumbs all over the place. Here is how a real chef would prepare that meal, A little butter, fresh soft shell crab and a little Old Bay served on a fresh bun. . That's all you need. Great ambiance, view and service. Lousy $23 meal that was essentially uneditable. Oh, they oil needs to be changed as it was at least 4-5 days old. I realize that you're a bar on the water that serves food but if you're gonna try and make it look like otherwise and charge $23 , get it right once and for all. Very disappointed and would love to hear back. read more

Husband & I are big IPA drinkers & whiskey lovers- so a tiki bar famous for crushes really never appealed to our "try-it-out" senses, but when a friend's band had a gig here, we found ourselves exploring the place. As expected, the drink list wasn't really our thing, but they offered one $4 game-day HH IPA beer & that worked fine- The band set up in the front area of the main dining area- they had minimal seating offered in the area, with the house rule picnic & high top tables were only for those ordering food- so just grabbing drinks when we weren't able to find bar seats, we found ourselves lingering against the wall off to the side- again that worked fine- During intermission we explored the space & were surprisingly impressed with how much they had to offer in the way of ambiance: -a complete pirate ship kids play area, fenced in allowing kids to play without wandering away -beautiful outdoor along the water seating laid out in rows or circle pit areas for hanging out with our drinks, enjoying the boat views -outdoor bar on the pier offering more great water viewing ambiance - back bar high top table areas positive aspect, the audio of the band carried all throughout each area, so while we began exploring during intermission we were able to remain hanging out on the water & still catch the show volumes very friendly waitstaff- as busy as the place was they kept lines moving, kept drinks coming quickly, and made quality drinks (so said our friends) would definitely visit again for another show- or bring the kids to enjoy the play area while we enjoy the water views read more

0 stars if I could. This place has a serious indoor fly problem that absolutely ruined the dining experience. We spent the entire meal swatting flies away from our food and faces. When we asked about it, the staff admitted it's a known issue--which makes it even worse. On top of that, the service was inattentive. Despite our section not being busy, no one checked on us or offered drink refills. To make matters worse, they automatically added a 20% gratuity without any mention beforehand, despite the lackluster service. The food? Completely forgettable--not worth the hassle. If the owners know this is a recurring issue, why haven't they done anything about it? Some basic indoor fans or a proper pest solution would go a long way. Until they take cleanliness and customer service seriously, I absolutely do not recommend this place.I considered reporting this place to the health inspectors. The only thing they had going for them is the view outside of the restaurant. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here! My best friend and her husband and their two young girls met up with my husband and I are our two young kids. The kids had an absolute ball playing on the pirate ship! The outdoor play area is enclosed so they can't wander away or out of sight. My kids hardly wanted to eat dinner because they were having so much fun playing. We were sat at a table right by the ship so we could see the kids easily which was great. We had the coconut shrimp (delicious), chips and guac, a burger, a chicken sandwich, a crabcake, and a rice bowl. All of the food was exactly as described on the menu and really tasty. We also had a painkiller and a key lime crush, and a few beers between us. There was an acoustic guitarist when we got there and it seemed like a full band was setting up when we were leaving (around 8pm). I moved away awhile ago, but if I still lived in MD I'd be here every weekend! read more

I'm so shocked by the poor reviews! Came last saturday and it was exactly as expected. You obviously come here to enjoy the view with a good drink. There was a short wait, but we opted out to sit in the high top area in the back. It was very hot, and there were no fans, but that's why there was no wait. You can wait and get a fanned area. It was very crowded but we didn't wait too long for our drinks or food. The servers weren't overly helpful, but again, it was a busy Saturday in the back bar. The crowd ranged from teenagers to older folk, with the majority of people enjoying the bar. I was surprised at how good the food was! We ordered the crab dip, salmon BLT, and shrimp tacos. The salmon was so good and there were so many shrimp on the tacos! The whole facility had tons of cool areas, a children's sandy play area, another bar out back on the grass, and a sunset watching area with tons of Adirondack chairs. I truly feel like there's something for everyone. read more

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During June 2025, I visited this restaurant on three different occasions. The ambiance is nice. I loved sitting in the open bar area overlooking the marina. I found the mixed drinks to be inconsistent. For example, I would order a second round of the same drink and find it tasting vastly different. As it gets busy, the quality of drinks may suffer. The food was okay. read more

Would have given 0 stars if possible. I do not recommend unless you feel like waiting for 15min plus to have to ask for menus, then was told the server forgot about us. Was not busy, saw staff chit chatting. Waited a few more minutes before just walking out as no one even offered water. Ambiance wax ok. read more

My workplace is right by this restaurant (marina pier 7) so I occasionally walk over here and get myself a little snack. I really enjoy their pretzels and cheese, along with the nachos. I'm surprised by all the reviews that say the food is cold and or is just poor quality. I think it's good. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

This is a parents dream. Right by the water, fenced in play area with a larger ship for kiddos. Now only if the food were just a little bit better. The orange crush is good, so are the deviled eggs. I usually like my son's meal more than mine hahaha. But we will continue to go and try new items. The vibes really are that good and so is the service! read more

Love the atmosphere, the food and beverages! Very family friendly with the perfect set up for adults to enjoy while children play on playground! Beautiful location too! read more

As you can see I don't have any food in front of me!?!? What I thought I ordered and what I got were polar opposite. I ordered BBQ Shrimp on a Skewer with Grilled Pineapple and got shrimp with tons of bbq sauce! The manager "Crews" rudely advised me that it was my fault for assuming that and did not even attempt to make it right. The bbq sauce had a strong scent that I couldn't take. The one and only manager on duty told me that no matter what, he was not taking it off, and I had to pay for something I did not want and wasn't going to eat. Therefore, I'm left without anything to eat. HORRIBLE customer service! Sadly, our server was so afraid of her boss that she didn't know what to do. I hate that I just had to spend $23+ tax on something that I didn't /couldn't eat! read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Food that I had to pay for that I couldn't eat! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

We come here all the time and the food is usually good, however I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were dry, cold, and tasteless. I told the manager and she claimed that I ate too much of it when I had 1/2 of a taco and refused to take it off the bill. Never had such terrible customer service. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Shrimp tacos, MEH - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Only second time I tried this place, everyone seemed in good spirits and friendly. The band was absolutely wonderful people sang along and dancing all around the place. small menu with varied items the shrimp, avacado ,rice bowl was very good. The place was cute and pretty clean inside but that's where it ends. The drinks were watered down several of us had orange crushes that had no flavor let along orange juice. tried it twice the second time instead of orange it tasted like lime juice was over powering the orange juice. We watched an older gentleman squeeze juices into containers but never clean the juicer between fruited leaves. Hence why our orange tasted like lime.‍ Another friend was not drinking an ordered diet cokes again, so watered down ridiculous. Then I attempted "fresh" tortilla chips, guacamole and salsa appetizer and the dip was very good but chips stale as could be! Another friend ordered a piece of Smithfield chocolate cake again stale. Atleast we had a good time together listening to a good band but that said, we could have done without the people next to us at the bar vaping something other than the norm and acting stupid. Frankly, we would come back for the music but we will try ice tea next time and probably forego eating. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Watery drinks no matter what we tried. - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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They take a credit card to open a tab, even before you order your food. For this they lose a star. The card is taken to the back out of your sight, which is not acceptable and why we won't return. At least they have Pepsi products, yeah! The shrimp salad sandwich was good, just a bit watery. The sweet potato fries were good, though a bit limp. Could be crispier. The crabcake sandwhiches would have been great except they were served cold. The french fries were very good, hot and crispy. The location is on the water and you get a nice fall breeze. The only downside of the restaurant are the gnats and flies. But the wall is open. The server was nice and helpful. Could earn a higher rating with a little work and a policy change with the credit card. They should use pos terminals at the table and never let your card out of your sight. read more

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill - Shrimp salad sandwich and sweet potatoes fries. - Bars Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Love Line Dancing on Thursdays! The food is wonderful, I always get the cream of crab soup my literal favorite. Love the music and the community always giving me the best vibes. read more

Mediocre food but what really turned us off was all of the dead bugs along the window sill where we were eating-disgusting and inexcusable.

I'm not sure what my review would have been pre kids, but with kids absolutely 5 stars. We sat on a picnic table overlooking the pirate ship play area (fenced in) and had a meal somewhat in peace (plus a baby haha) while our toddler had a blast. Pretty view of the water. Fun tropical drinks to pretend you're at a serious beach. Food was good, nothing to write home about, but I so very much wish we lived closer. It was truly the most peaceful meal we've had in ages. read more

The alcohol drink so bad it tasted just like juice! Her skills is terrible! I asked her to add more alcohol and said I was willing to pay extra. I said I will paid no problem ! At first, she told me it was $6,but when I get the receipt , it became $8. I asked her that why that price is different! She was very rude The drink tasted awful! read more

Worst service I've had in my life. And I've been to Europe. waited over an hour for a congealed sandwich. A hobo's anus would have appeared more appetizing read more

Omg the food was amazing and our two waiters was the best so make sure you ask for Haley and Skyler! They were so amazing U would love them read more

Service was awful. We had to hunt down the waiter every time we needed something. Ie drink refills, to place an order, to get our check. He NEVER once came to check on us. Atmosphere was neat but not going back that's for sure. read more

We went to lunch to celebrate my birthday. Our server Emma Jean was so friendly and an absolute delight. She brightened up my birthday. We sat outside and it was a beautiful day. We started with crab dip and pretzels which was very good. It could have had more crab in it. Never too much crab. Our main dishes were salmon with cilantro lime rice and sweet potato fries, hawaiian pizza with teriyaki glaze, black chicken sandwich with fries, and a shrimp rice bowl. I also loved the flowers they used as a garnish. Everyone loved their food. I can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. For dessert we had, key lime pie and lava cake. Both were delicious. read more

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Had a disappointing experience. The food looked like very good and plentiful bar food. But I did not get a chance to try any of it, as we left because of lack of staff and a rude manager. The place is right in the water, overlooking a marina. Really nice space. But the staff was overworked (they just didn't have enough people working). And I do understand staffing issues, and I know that patience was in order . We waited for several minutes after we sat down at stools overlooking the water. I cleared the dirty dishes off the rail/table, and the amount of flies around indicated it had been out awhile. The place was crowded but some empty tables. I eventually asked a staff member if there was service, or could I order from them and they said I had to order at the bar (there were only two staff for the entire area including serving, running the bar, and clearing). The poor staff were overwhelmed. The long line and wait prompted me to go to the hostess table where I asked if I could order there. I explained to a gentleman (who I believe was the manager) how his folks were understaffed back there and suggested it would be great if I could order up front. I was really surprised by the uncivil response. The manager rudely and dismissively told me I had to order at the bar or sit a table (which was 2 feet from the bar) and wait. His attitude was dismissive, rude, uncaring, and unfriendly. Please note I made sure I was friendly, respectful, and nice. I let him know that he provided unprofessional service and that we were leaving (he truly didn't seem to care). I loathe to lead bad reviews, and as a former server I get the need for patience. But I know bad hospitality when I experience it, and if he is the leader of Coconut Joe's I feel even worse for the employees. I would suggest trying Mike's or some of the other waterfront restaurants if you're seeking better service. As local folks we won't be back though. read more

Apparently this place reopened under new management, although I just moved back from Tennessee so have no clue what's gone on here. Food and service are good, chicken sandwich and shrimp bowl both tasty. Only quibble is that they booked a crappy hard rock band on a beautiful Friday night and pumped the music throughout the joint. Kinda messed up the relaxing waterfront vibe. read more

Stopped there while I was down there on vacation. This is a beautiful dock bar with a full service restaurant great place to go watch the sunset. read more

We selected this location because of the family friendly vibe w the playground. Kids enjoyed it. We waited about 30 minutes on a Friday night to get seated at the picnic tables so we could see our kids on the playground. Ambiance was good. A live band was coming on which was cool. Food was average. My crab cakes were seasoned well but the zucchini was not good at all. All of this is to be expected on a Friday summer night at a busy waterfront restaurant. The service is what we were disappointed with. We were at our table for about 1hr 15 minutes. We immediately ordered 2 drinks, the kids meals, chips and guacamole (thinking that would come out asap for the kids to munch on) and fried pickles. We waited about 20 minutes for the appetizers and kids meals. Then less than 5 minutes later our full meals came out from another server. We didn't see our server for a while after that. I had to get up and get my own salt and pepper and wanted more of their dill ranch. We ordered our third drinks and waited a while without them coming. We decided to ask to have them removed from the check. For reference, I took both of my children to the bathroom separately at this point. Our server came back w the drinks and we paid for them to get out of there. I would go back at a different time of day or another day of the week. read more

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