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    Riviera Dunes Dockside

    3.6 (257 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Salad, Wine Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Great HH wings
    Cat M.

    Thanks for the great reviews from my Yelp friends Pat M & Dawne F, we decided to try this place for HH. It was windy & cool out so the outside wasn't open but what a great location on the Manatee river in a boat marina! We luckily got 2 seats at the bar & had wonderful service from Cookie. We shared peel & eat shrimp, wings, & sliders & all the food was fantastic. Our drinks were made well & we liked the environment. Definitely will be back for sure. Great menus! Plenty of parking available!

    Kaylee K.

    Our waitress alone made the experience incredible! So helpful, quick and attentive. Food was delicious and our server made great recommendations (like get the sauce on the side) and it truly was a good call!! So delicious! Large spot and really nice when you can sit outside. Plenty of options on the menu.

    Cockroaches

    Avoid eating at Dockside Riviera Dunes..... We took my aunt and uncle to this restaurant this evening for a special birthday celebration. After our food arrived, we observed multiple large cockroaches crawling around our table. We immediately reported this to the manager; however, he refused to come out and speak with us. The waitress apologized and offered complimentary desserts, which we declined. One of the waitstaff stepped on a cockroach and left it on the floor next to our table. Due to the unsanitary conditions, we were unable to eat our meals and lost our appetite entirely. Our dinner celebration was effectively ruined. We informed the staff that we no longer wanted the food, yet the manager still required us to pay for it. He told my husband that if we did not pay, he would call the police. To avoid causing a scene, we paid $100 for food we could not eat. Several nearby tables also left the restaurant because of the cockroach issue. The manager, Rob, demonstrated extremely poor customer service. We will be contacting the Department of Health regarding this matter. This establishment is not sanitary, and we strongly advise others to avoid dining here.

    Chicken bowl
    Dawn D.

    Great brunch place! Yummy food and prompt service. Outdoor area was scenic with the marina and dog friendly. I had a bowl with chicken, rice, veggies and a yummy cilantro sauce. Hubby had the Buffalo egg rolls ( really good) and some eggs and bacon. Great place to hang out. Unlimited Sangria and mimosas for $20 as well although we didn't have them.

    Incorrect menu: shrimp is now $9 - no seafood stir-fry, potato bombs, or chicken bites. Addition: egg rolls & teriyaki filet bites.
    Gayle R.

    We specifically came for their advertised Wednesday Oysterpalooza and were told they discontinued it weeks ago. We also found that their Happy Hour menu was incorrect; some items were removed and prices incorrect as well. Friendly and attentive service and the food we ordered was good. The sliders were cooked correctly and the bacon jam added to it. The Happy Hour fish and chips was a good size portion for the $14 and crispy. The whole table enjoyed the fries as well. As far as ambiance, it's a bar with an outside patio on the water overlooking the dock - and usually there is live music (supposed to have it on Wednesdays according to the website) but there was not music when we were there.

    Nice environment. Particularly if you like boats

    This for New Year's Eve, 2025... Bar: Excellent. Best I've seen in a while. Resturant: Very good. Excellent waitress. Jambalaya was very good. Person taking reservations over the phone: Needs to consider an alternative career Would definitely go again.

    Bottomless Bloody Mary's.
    Dawne F.

    Nestled alongside the picturesque waterfront Riviera Dunes Marina...Dockside Grill is a charming, culinary haven for gastronomes known for its locally sourced seafood fare, alluring grilled specialties and captivating craft cocktails. With the cozy courtyard-style outdoor patio, featuring bright yellow umbrella-covered tables and a tranquil lounge furniture nook, guests can savor the sea breeze and watch luxury boats gently sway in the water while indulging in a leisurely lunch. Jetta, our server, was really great and recommended her favorite from the Raw Bar & that's exactly what I ordered...the Tuna Poke Stack-marinated ahi tuna, sweet mango, juicy pineapple, creamy avocado, toasted sesame seeds, tangy wakame and drizzled balsamic glaze atop warm crispy tortilla chips. #whatsupdock

    Patio bar
    Robert C.

    Our group of 8 came to see the band. They were great. The views of the yacht club and river are terrific. Our server Nancy, was outstanding. The rest of this was a mess. They get one star for service and one for venue & music. The outdoor table (right side for table service) had cigarette butts and garbage underneath. The wine glass was filthy, looked like it had just come off someone's table after use. Of the nine (9) red wines on the list they were out of seven (7) - so 78% out of stock. Of the nine patio heaters on this coldest evening of 2023, several were out of gas, one was broken, and two had no gas tanks at all. Apparently the bar had no change, so the $7.52 wine BTG and Guinness wound up costing $8 each, with no explanation. The food was greasy (egg rolls and burgers), the calamari was tough as nails and the pretzel cheese sauce was inedible. Only the fries could be rated good. Maybe the holidays are an excuse for the poor planning, the missing equipment and wine and the dirty patio. Maybe not. We'll see the band at other venues.

    Sabrina S.

    Sarasota Trip, and went to one of my friends favorite places we had to check it out. Super cute right on the dock, we sat outside and the view is amazing. They ended up having a live band and they were pretty darn good, and was sweet to chat with the guests. Food; we started out with the Oysters that were tasty, it came with all the perfect little sides to add to them. I also ordered the buffalo cauliflower and they were crispy and tasty. Service; Kaylin was great and super friendly.

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    It was wonderful. Food was excellent and plentiful. Our waitress, Tina, was awesome! Wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.

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    Celebrating 2 birthdays. Our server Jordan was awesome as usual. Fun birthdays, tasty food and friendly atmosphere

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