Crazy busy. Always a long wait. Food was good and the view is beautiful. Friendly service.

5 stars for a nice dog friendly restaurant in Venice! We wanted to take our pup to the dog beach nearby so we're so glad the patio at Dockside Waterfront Grill is dog friendly. They offer a wait-list through Yelp so I added our name before we arrived since it had a bit of a wait. It was super easy and we were given a table right away when we got there. They offered my pup water right away, which was so appreciated since it was such a hot day. We wanted to eat a little light so we ordered the grouper sandwich blackened with fries for $23. And also got a cup of the chowder for $8. The chowder wasn't anything amazing but it was a little thing to go along with the sandwich. We enjoyed the grouper sandwich, it had a decent amount of fish and fries. Service was good, our food came out quickly and we left feeling satisfied. The view is really pretty with the dock too. Love the vibe of this place! read more

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Had friends from Connecticut visiting. Asked about a good sea food place. Here we are! Summer took good care of us. I had the tuna... to die for! They loved the sunset. A great bar, great service and a damn nice sunset. Thank you! read more

We started with caesar salad. The lettuce was crisp and the dressing nice. The we had the double lobster sandwiches. They were on good rolls. The quantity of lobster was generous . I didn't feel the lobster had as much punch as I was looking for. It came with a well done slaw.our other choice was yellowtail. This fish has a neutral taste, but had a garlic sauce for flavor. The french fry and broccoli sides were well done. A very good meal just a shade shy of perfect. read more

We have been here many times over the past 3 years. Outstanding food, great service and being right in the marina has beautiful views.

Great atmosphere and great staff! Food is always excellent. I actually like their first come first serve reservationless system.

My in-laws have been a few times and always raved about it. We finally joined them tonight and now I get the hype! We started with the crab mango appetizer,so good (and I'm not even a big seafood person). I had the sunset salad with shrimp, perfect portion. The Fire Coral margarita might be the best spicy marg I've ever had. The back patio has such a pretty view and great atmosphere & our baby loved people watching! All of the employees we interacted with were great. Can't wait to go back & bring family when they visit. 10/10 spot. read more

Loved! Delicious pasta,seafood, and the best chocolate cake ever! The views do not disappoint either! read more

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Starting off with a 1.5 hour wait does not normally indicate a good experience- not the case here. This business uses Yelps waitlist feature and they are so friendly while you wait that it's not so bad. The food: amazing. We both had the fish chowder - SO good. I had the grouper, grilled - perfect. Wife had fried shrimp which was the best we've had in this area! If you go, check the waitlist feature on Yelp - but DO go! read more

Food is average, but pricey. Good service and location on the water is nice. There is plenty of shade, but shady areas don't have a good water view. read more

Love this restaurant. During the winter months We consider ourselves a regular. Spent New Years Eve dinner here two years now in a row. Staff friendly. Excellent food. read more

Great location w delicious food. Stopped on a Tuesday around 4 without reservations and was seated immediately in the back room-past the bar. Place seemed clean. Alex our server was spot on and checked in often. Everyone chose the Lobster Lover combo with a lobster (cold) roll, bisque, and a side (chips and fries). Spot. On. read more

This restaurant is a must try when visiting Venice, Florida. It is located on the water on the Marina and has a beautiful view of the water. Terra our waitress was so nice and made great recommendations. We had a dozen Oysters on the half shell and the Peel & Eat Shrimp for appetizers. The oysters were fresh and delicious and the shrimp were big and meaty. For entrees, I had the Lobster Roll Combo with a lobster bisque and a corn salad as a side, and my hubby had the Seafood Linguini with a tomato base sauce selected by our lovely waitress. Everything was so deliciously made and flavorful with freshly made ingredients. The ambiance has a beachy relaxing vibe and the prices were fair. It is conveniently located near the Venice downtown area where you can walk off lunch or dinner perusing the cute shops along Venice Ave. read more

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Love the Dockside! Food and service is always good and consistent. Nice to sit by the water but still be protected from the afternoon storms. read more

We signed in on the website to be on the wait list. We were seated in the back room by the water and boats in 10 minutes. We loved getting a fresh salad with the meal. I got a Caesar and my husband a house. My husband had fresh catch and I had fish and chips. Delicious! Great beer selection too Bleach Blond! read more

Seafood chowder best in the area Don't forget to add their signature peach hot sauce Service is always nonpareil! read more

Dockside Waterfront Grill - Signature hot sauce - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Love Dockside ! Food is great and it has a great spot next to the marina. We eat here often and really enjoy their Caesar salad with blackened salmon. My husband loves the seafood Alfredo. My top pick of area restaurants. read more

Last full day of a ten day visit with family in Florida. Stop by this place based on Yelp reviews and being on the water. Seated on the patio with a nice view of the water. The place was crowded for lunch but I guess with a party for 2 we were seated within 5 minutes of placing our name on the waitlist. You can do this online. Jennifer waited attentively on us. Greeted us warmly and explained the specials and took our drink order. We enjoyed some soup and split a couple of tacos. My wife had the lobster bisque and I enjoyed the seafood chowder. Both were creamy and flavorful packed with lobster and in my case seafood. The tacos were lightly blackened grouper with lettuce pico de gallo and remoulade sauce. The tacos were prepared with plenty of grouper. The Spanish beans and rice were delicious and creamy as well. read more

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I had the Lobster Bisque with the Lobster roll. It was delicious. My husband had the house salad with blackened grilled chicken. Also a favorite. read more

Great service, great location, fun atmosphere! Right on the water in the marina, great breeze outside keeping things cooler, too. Wonderful side salad - all the extras: cheese, shaved carrots, actually red tomatoes, and real bacon. Not typical around here AT ALL. Great fish and chips, exceptional tartar sauce, good Cole slaw, good fries(chips) (a little cool, but flavorful). Citrus Grouper was excellent, not as large as some of their other locations, but less expensive - so it balances. Good choices of tap beer, decent wine selection- need to ask about a wine list, unless going house. Always a great choice! read more

Dockside Waterfront Grill - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Good food. I had a lobster roll and lobster bisque. My friend had the blackened chicken sandwich and they were both very good. Our server was very good overall very happy. read more

Great food and music.I would highly recommend Dockside for a great night . The grouper sandwich is the best. read more

Saw all of the good reviews and we had to try it. The view was beautiful and the ambiance cute but really the rest was OKAY at best. Our server Kylie was nice but so LOUD and inattentive . They have a gluten free menu which was good for me, but it features items that are fried in a shared fryer. Our food took a long time, and the manager told us they were comping our meal. Turned out, they didn't comp the meal, which wasn't a big deal but it was a strange and disorganized experience. I had the least fresh fish I've ever eaten, and my sister had fried shrimp and said it wasn't good. Drive up the road and head to pops instead for food. The drinks were good but that was it. read more

Dockside Waterfront Grill - Spicy margarita and berry lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Still one of our favorite places to eat in FL! The food is consistently fresh and tasty. Our servers are friendly and happy to answer questions about the food and drinks. Even though it can get crowded during the winter season, they do have a waitlist that works well. I love to be able to enjoy my dinner while enjoying the amazing sunset. read more

I have never been disappointed with this establishment except for the waiting line. The meals are delicious and the staff are very friendly!

Food was excellent,Service was perfect and the Ambiance was perfect. My neighbors told me about Dockside two weeks ago, so my wife and I decided to Make a road trip and see for ourselves, and it is everything he told . It's the perfect DOCKSIDE Dining and I believe that all the people I met must feel the same way. Was a very nice visit read more

Service and food were both excellent. We waited about an hour for dinner, but it was as really worth it.

Love love love Dockside. Atmosphere, drinks, food, people. I could go on and on. Mary is our favorite bartender. Makes a superb Cosmo!! We will be back. Thank you. read more

Dockside Waterfront Grill - Best Mary the Bartender Cosmo ... Ever! - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

Good place to go with company. Food is fresh and the service was good. My quests really enjoyed it!

Excellent place to eat by the water ! Good service and good food, reasonably priced. Manager Chris was very helpful with it. Thank you guys. read more

Great açaí tuna nachos. Nice atmosphere, tasty food, good service, waterfront is a bonus.

Always a treat to visit the Dockside Waterfront Grill. We used to come here when it was still known as Marker 4 but ownership changed several years ago and it's even better now. If your fortunate enough to get a waterside table, you'll be able to watch boats come and go from the adjacent marina. In the evening, they have underwater lights that highlight the fish swimming by the large windows. Food is delicious and the service has always been great. read more

Although food and service was fine However we had the worst service at the bar while we waited for our table. There was no line so we walked right up, bartender Dana was the rudest individual I've encountered in Venice It spoiled our night ! read more

We went early around 4 pm and they were still busy, but just a 15 minute wait. Bourbon drinks were good, not watered down like some others do. Delicious lobster roll and lobster bisque and my friends fish tacos were good too. We enjoyed the breeze going through the restaurant it was comfortable. There is a mix of regular tables and hightops. read more

Dockside Waterfront Grill - Lobster roll and lobster bisque, grilled fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

This is one of my favorite places to eat every time I come to town. I love the open air atmosphere after the beach, for lunch or drinks with friends. I also enjoy being inside by the water for dinner. The variety and quality of the food is amazing. The tuna nachos are a favorite, as well as the blackened mahi tacos, and a side of beans and rice is a must have almost no matter what I'm eating! The prices are comparable and the wait staff is always attentive and friendly. You can't go wrong going to Dockside! read more

Food is great. However, we joined waitlist and requested inside dining. When we were sat they took us to a high top for six of us. I stated we requested inside dining and hostess stated well if you don't take this then we will put you on bottom of waitlist. Seriously?! read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in Venice. Lobster bisque is yummy. Blackened grouper. Any grouper is great.

Nice little spot we stopped for lunch. Right on the water so was nice to see boats coming and going. Service friendly and excellent, food was very good! read more

Dockside Waterfront Grill - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

Staff are always wonderful the food is consistently good. Always a good experience and has a great atmosphere

Cool place with good food. The staff was nice and the ambiance was very relaxed. If you're reading this to help make the section to go, this is your sign... GO! read more