Riviera Dunes Dockside

4.3

961 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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

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 961 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Lively
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riviera Dunes Dockside offers a "top notch" dining experience with "great service" and "amazing" food. Guests enjoy the "casual and fun vibe" with live music and beautiful water views. Standout servers like Sarah, GG, and Jack enhance the experience with their attentiveness and friendly demeanor. Despite reservation challenges, the restaurant shines with its "excellent taste" and "outstanding" service.

961 Reviews

J
Jean
New Jersey
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun date night… our reservation was for indoors… a bit noisy due to acoustics, but food was very good!! I had the Chilean Sea Bass and it was excellent ! Afterwards we sat outside and enjoyed the entertainment. We will be back!
Is this helpful?
S
Steve
Naples
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What made the evening watching someone run to do their job. I would like to hire her to train our employees. The service was great, the food was good. What could have made the experience better would have been to sit outside on the patio.
Is this helpful?
S
Sara
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, I couldn’t believe how hot everything was at the table. It was like the chef prepared it right beside me. I don’t know our server’s name, but she had long braids and she was lovely and the service was fantastic. The ambiance was awesome. They had live music and a really great band that wasn’t too loud. You could still have conversation. I would definitely go back there again.
Is this helpful?
j
joe
Indiana
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We received texts telling us there were traffic issues so we left 30 minutes early only to get to the restaurant to find that the Kitchen was completely down and could not serve us hot food! Not good on Valentines Day
Is this helpful?
D
David
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. We had a fantastic evening between inside and outside.
Is this helpful?
T
Tom
Naples
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two couples had reservations at Riviera Dunes and experienced a beautiful full moon dinner on deck !! Great service and great food
Is this helpful?
m
marti
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a resv for 6 pm and when we arrived was told all resv were on a “30 min wait”. Spoke with mgr and was told a resv only guarantees a table not when that table would be available. I told him I thought that was odd. He said that’s the way they do it there! For warned. Food excellent. Outside dining great. Band that night was awful so we chose inside. Still loud but better. Server was adorable.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Detroit
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Only disappointment was that they were scheduled to have live music, but didn’t. Which was a large reason why we went that night.
Is this helpful?
C
Chris
VIP
Tampa
53 reviews
3.0
53 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was not our best experience here. We come for the view. I requested a table for 4 outside in our reservation. Didn’t get outside. Couldn’t get table near window. Very noisy inside. Server seemed flustered. Took drink order. Finally took our food order after waiting a while. Then about 20 minutes later, she comes back and says she lost our order and needed to take it again. We asked if she could comp our 2nd round of drinks. She checked with manager. He came to table and said he’d give $5 off each couple. Said the kitchen was backed up. He didn’t acknowledge that server lost our order. Just got defensive. This WAS my favorite restaurant.
Is this helpful?
A
Anthony
Toledo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance were pretty good. We were not at a great table next to where the dishes were “thrown” by the dish people. We ordered the vegetable for the table but it never came. When I asked to have it removed there was no apology.
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 4.3 stars by 961 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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

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