Riviera Dunes Dockside

4.4

924 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

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, 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(941) 304-3689
Website
http://www.rivieradunesdockside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Daniel Hernandez

Location
102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221
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

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Tampa

Experiences

Thanksgiving Buffet
$49.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a very special annual event! We'll be serving up Turkey, Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Mash, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Salmon, Salads, a Prime Rib carving station and a Dessert station Dine in either of our dining rooms, either bar or outside on our spacious waterfront patio!

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.

Popular dishes

Josh Cellars$11.00
flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut & cinnamon with hints of vanilla
Robert Mondavi Private Selection - CA$32.00
sweet black cherry and dark berry fruit character that distinguishes California's finest Cabernet Sauvignon
Seaglass (Paso Robles)$39.00
aromas of blackberry jam, cedar and loamy earth lead into a zippy, fresh palate of dark red fruit and wood spice
Francis Coppola Black Label$68.00
exotic spices and earthy nuances embellish dark, complex fruit flavors that are long-lived on the finish

Other Fine Reds

Z Alexander Uncaged Pinot Noir$12.00
smooth, silky tannins, beautiful fruit flavors & an elegant finish
Ruta 22 Malbec - Argentina$36.00
a premium Malbec that harnesses the adventurous spirit of Argentina through its bold wine style
Campo Viejo Rioja - Spain$45.00
the #1 selling Rioja in the world
Meiomi - Pinot Noir$58.00
the wine reveals lifted fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, vanilla, and toasty oak
The Prisoner Red Blend$85.00
the most recognized red blend from Napa Valley

Chardonnay

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay$11.00
the #1 selling chardonnay in America
Yellow Tail - Australia$7.00
blend of selected parcels of fruit from some of Australia's best growing areas
Rodney Strong "Chalk Hill" - CA$38.00
well-spiced, featuring concentrated lemon curd, apple tart and glazed pear flavor
La Crema - Sonoma - CA$58.00
bursts with enticing aromas of citrus, floral notes, butterscotch, lemon peel and a slight spicy quality
Cakebread Cellars$79.00
this wine opens with aromas of ripe golden apple, white peach, and notes of oak

Other Fine Whites

Chateau St Michelle Harvest Select Riesling$9.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape growing in Washington state
Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc$10.00
offering bright citrus and tropical fruit, with hints of dried herbs and a crisp, juicy finish
Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc$12.00
exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple and stone fruit
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc$52.00
highly rated with zesty flavors of tropical fruit, kiwi, gooseberry, pineapples and mangos with a hint of grassiness
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio - Italy$58.00
its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste (with an appealing flavor of Golden Delicious apples) make it a wine of great personality and versatility

Bubbles

Gambino Sparkling White Wine - Italy$18.00
this pleasant sparkler offers harmonious notes of green apple and pear
JP Chenet Sparkling Blanc - France
crisp with loads of intense acidity and faint, floral aromas
- Splits$9.00
Ferrari Trento Brut - Italy$85.00
on the crisp palate, an elegant perlage accompanies creamy yellow apple, pear and lemon drop
Ruffino Prosecco - Italy$9.00
a crisp, clean, delicate prosecco with peach and golden apple flavors

Sangria & More

White Sangria
pinot grigio, peach schnapps, lemon-lime soda, fruit
- Glass$9.00
- Pitcher$38.00
Red Sangria
cabernet sauvignon, blackberry brandy, lemon-lime soda, fruit
- Glass$9.00
- Pitcher$38.00
Peach Bellini
Skyy peach vodka, Yalupa sparkling champagne, peach puree
- Glass$9.00
- Pitcher$38.00
Mimosa
Yalupa sparkling champagne, orange juice
- Flute$5.00
- Pitcher$20.00

What 924 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for brunch
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riviera Dunes Dockside offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and a "beautiful setting" by the marina. Guests rave about the "lovely ambiance" and outdoor dining with water views. The restaurant features a diverse menu and friendly, attentive service, making it a perfect spot for brunch, happy hour, or a casual meal.

924 Reviews

M
Myrna
Tampa
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view huge patio on water. Attentive staff. Great food not pricey for water view. Loved my seafood Cobb salad with shrimp and lobster
Is this helpful?
t
tom
New York City
83 reviews
1.0
83 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They did not honor the reservation. The hostess was polite but got yelled at by her manager to forget reservations, make a list and start from scratch. The manager was rude , ye they were busy but rude unseemly behavior is unacceptable. I have no idea how the food or drink was because we were never even served. The bars were a zoo , they only worked on servers both inside and out . Tables went uncleared , customers brought in drinks fro 7-11 because no one would serve you. It was in a word a SHITSHOW !
Is this helpful?
J
John
Houston
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Continues to struggle. Service is challenged if understaffed for busy Friday night as we had last night. Our server: Outdoor bartender with no barback, also waiting on a many tables - which was a wild stretch. Too much for 1 person. Orders were slow. 30 minutes to take order for drinks and food. Over 60 minutes for get food delivered. Cobb Salad came out with no dressing. Talked to two runners. And they never got the dressing to us as they said they would. (Photo will show why) I had to go and interrupt the serving window with 40 backed up plates to get it myself. Salad was good. Shrimp tacos also good. But clearly was sitting in kitchen for 20 minutes and were cold. Ate them any way. Ordered Cole slaw. Got fries. Ate them anyway as no one asked if order was ok. Only after the meal was done. Riviera Dunes. Ongoing challenges. Need to improve on planning and management of personnel. This was not an issue of our server. We had others at our table t had issues. They just let it go (salad with wrong dressing; missing ordered items, etc. Didn’t expect help to work). Great venue great band ALOHA SHARKS.
Is this helpful?
B
Brian
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, service was outstanding! ( Jennifer was our server)
Is this helpful?
J
John
Houston
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good meals Cobb salad was large and crisp. We tried the crab cakes. Very large, fresh tasting. Like a potato pancake size/style. Music outdoor with Aloha sharks was awesome
Is this helpful?
n
nancy
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time at the Rivera Dunes Dockside. All 4 meals were delicious... Scallops with corn risotto and vegs; jambalaya; fish and chips; and salmon. Will readily go again.
Is this helpful?
T
Tim
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Volcanic shrimp my favorite appetizer. The service by Sara was excellent: attentive, fast, and pleasant. The outdoor patio ambience, food quality and service was what we needed to return there again. See you soon!
Is this helpful?
I
Ian
New York City
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only reason that it didn’t get 5 stars is because it’s a casual restaurant but some of the food prices are higher than they should be. Otherwise it’s great.
Is this helpful?
C
Cheryl
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were great! Outdoor area is nice had to eat inside due to rain
Is this helpful?
D
Donna
Baltimore
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food was amazing. We always enjoy our time spent at The Dunes.
Is this helpful?

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 4.4 stars by 924 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.rivieradunesdockside.com/
Phone number
(941) 304-3689

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Tampa

Riviera Dunes Dockside

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Best Bars for Foodies in Tampa

Thanksgiving Buffet

LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO - BOOK EARLY!

Dill Chicken Salad

Crab Cakes

Seafood Chowder

House Wines by Sycamore Lane

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Chardonnay

Pinot Grigio

Cabernet Sauvignon

Josh Cellars$11.00

Robert Mondavi Private Selection - CA$32.00

Seaglass (Paso Robles)$39.00

Francis Coppola Black Label$68.00

Other Fine Reds

Z Alexander Uncaged Pinot Noir$12.00

Ruta 22 Malbec - Argentina$36.00

Campo Viejo Rioja - Spain$45.00

Meiomi - Pinot Noir$58.00

The Prisoner Red Blend$85.00

Chardonnay

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay$11.00

Yellow Tail - Australia$7.00

Rodney Strong "Chalk Hill" - CA$38.00

La Crema - Sonoma - CA$58.00

Cakebread Cellars$79.00

Other Fine Whites

Chateau St Michelle Harvest Select Riesling$9.00

Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc$10.00

Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc$12.00

Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc$52.00

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio - Italy$58.00

Bubbles

Gambino Sparkling White Wine - Italy$18.00

JP Chenet Sparkling Blanc - France

Ferrari Trento Brut - Italy$85.00

Ruffino Prosecco - Italy$9.00

Sangria & More

White Sangria

Red Sangria

Peach Bellini

Mimosa

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Riviera Dunes Dockside offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Riviera Dunes Dockside restaurant rated?

Is Riviera Dunes Dockside currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Tampa