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

Riviera Dunes Dockside

4.2
4.2
936 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Daniel Hernandez
  • Neighbourhood
    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 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Wed - Fri - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Sat - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    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 936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 a "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "delicious" food, including standout dishes like blackened grouper and seafood Cobb salad. The marina view adds charm, enhancing the overall ambiance. Despite some service hiccups, guests frequently express intent to return, appreciating the lively music and pleasant outdoor seating.

936 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was remarkable. Our waitress was very attentive and nice.

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  2. Jill

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Gigi was awesome. Cesar salad best I've had in years! Just like my homemade dressing

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  3. Cynthia

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We think we found a new favorite! Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Live music was great too!

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  4. Don

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was just okay. Buffet was constantly out of various items. Not a large buffet variety for the $50/per plate plus 20% grat.

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  5. Sharon

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I would not waste that much money on their Thanksgiving day meal, will not be going back! We were seated and after 15 minutes had to go and ask if anyone was going to get us drinks or wait on us. We had an early dinner reservation at 4:30 and they were out of almost everything. They ran out of turkey, ran out of stuffing then they ran out of the prime rib and had to wait 40 minutes to get more. They never did replenish the stuffing. Desserts were mediocre and not cool, warm and mushy. Was very disappointed

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  6. Michelle

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We went for Thanksgiving and we were all disappointed. It was very unorganized. They ran out of stuffing. Had to wait 35 min for it They ran out of soup & bowls. I called to speak to a manager and he was rude. Was not worth the $$$$ we spent!

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  7. NancyW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food. It was a great Thanksgiving Buffet!!

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  8. Kathy

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful Thanksgiving we had! We had a beautiful view from our table, our server was outstanding, the food was amazing! I couldn’t ask for a better day! We will definitely be back! Looking forward coming for dinner during the Christmas holidays here! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  9. Angel

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was bland and there wasn’t much of a variety. First and lady visit.

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  10. Melody

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there for the Thanksgiving Buffet. This is our second year. The flavor of the food was very good. Turkey was tender and cooked really well. My only 2 complaints is that it wasn't very warm and they ran out of dessert items really early. Especially with a $120 dollar price tag for 2 people. Since it was better last year, we will probably try again and see how it goes.

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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 4.2 stars by 936 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Riviera Dunes Dockside

102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    US 41
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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