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Riviera Dunes Dockside Patio Dining - Riviera Dunes Dockside, Palmetto, FL

Riviera Dunes Dockside

4.5 (1010)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Beautiful award-winning waterfront restaurant at the Riviera Dunes Marina in Palmetto next to the convention center. Featuring fresh seafood and other creative dishes in a casual setting, often with live music. Varied menu, affordable and with something for everyone.

Indoor and outdoor seating available. Our large patio is on the water at the marina and offers views of beautiful boats and sunsets. In addition to our reservable area is our large outdoor bar space with 1st come, 1st serve seating.

Inside are two dining rooms, including our newly remodeled main dining room, another bar and a reservable "Captains Room" that seats 20 (Call for reservations on this)

We can accommodate groups of most sizes but please call for groups of 8 or more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Daniel Hernandez
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Palmetto
  • Cross street
    US 41
  • Parking details
    Both complimentary valet and self parking available in our large lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO - BOOK EARLY!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM,Wed - Fri - 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Outside seating is not guaranteed with your reservation so book early! We have 17 tables tables outside we use to fill requests and 9 other first come, first serve tables along with outside bar seating. Featured performers play Wed-Sun from 5:30-8:30 including Eric Von so please book early. Plenty of seating in our 2 indoor dining rooms, bar and banquet room Again - We will always try to accommodate your seating request, but we cannot control how long people stay at tables.

What 1,010 people are saying

Riviera Dunes Dockside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Hot spot

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera Dunes Dockside offers a scenic marina view and vibrant atmosphere with live music. Guests praise the "great food" and "amazing service," highlighting dishes like fish and chips, grouper tacos, and jambalaya. Outdoor dining is a favorite, though reservations can be challenging during busy times. A reliable choice for both relaxed and lively dining experiences.
1,010 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit, but not the last. Two family members and my best friend joined me for a girls’ day out beginning with lunch and shopping afterwards. Nancy, our waitress, was attentive without being intrusive. She suggested some menu items and she wasn’t wrong. Two of us had the Seafood Cobb. Neither of us was able to finish the entire salad complete with shrimp and lobster. You can’t go wrong with the fish and chips either. The last choice was the Bowl. We want to thank Nancy for the helpful information about where else to go in the area. The consignment shop was amazing! Finally, thanks to everyone in the kitchen who made the meal so enjoyable.

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  2. Cynthia

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 3 for dinner. Our server was cheerful and took our drink orders within only a few minutes of being seated. She reappeared shortly thereafter to take our meal orders, which arrived within an appropriate wait time and were each delicious and well-proportioned. There was a male/female musician group playing/singing; but not so loud that we couldn't equally enjoy table conversation among ourselves. Riviera Dunes Dockside is one of my all-time favorite dining establishments that overlooks a lovely marina. I highly recommend!

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  3. Deb VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, and the outdoor setting just makes the experience even more memorable.

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  4. Matt

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent offerings, although some things didn't match the menu description. The Jicama slaw for example was just regular coleslaw. It was tasty but not what we thought we ordered.

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  5. Robert

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service at the booth we were sitting at. The furniture and booth were a little dated and need to be upgraded for that type of restaurant, but the food was excellent and the wine pour was amazing.

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  6. Keith

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fish and chips and burgers and our server was outstanding. Can't remember her name, but she has the fish earrings.

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  7. Karen

    Key West / Florida Keys2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Gigi was (is) awesome! Food was great- we each had appetizers only and were full!

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  8. Gene

    Pinehurst5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable; good food at reasonable prices, & good service by Caleb. We ate inside, which was comfortable, but so loud from others talking that we could barely hear the couple at our table talking.

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  9. Sky

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the setting. We ordered the scallops, which were quite overpriced considering they were undercooked and lacked seasoning. The presentation was also surprisingly underwhelming. The asparagus served alongside was soggy, and the stir fry tasted far from fresh and had a similar texture. While the location is lovely, the food quality fell short of expectations.

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  10. Tom

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a crowded evening, but it was very loud inside. The reservation allowed me to request the patio but when we got there, they told us it’s a waitlist. We were going to a show so we couldn’t be put on a waitlist. They brought out the wrong food to me, but they corrected it quickly. Our bills were incorrect, but she corrected that also.  my friend was performing on the patio and I really wanted to hear them. It won’t keep me from coming back, but it wasn’t a perfect experience.

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FAQs

Riviera Dunes Dockside offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Riviera Dunes Dockside also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 304-3689.

Riviera Dunes Dockside is rated 4.5 stars by 1010 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Riviera Dunes Dockside

102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221

Additional information

  • Cross street
    US 41
  • Neighborhood
    Palmetto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Both complimentary valet and self parking available in our large lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Daniel Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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