We were with my husband came to the restaurant to celebrate my birthday, we booked because we really liked the view in the photos. The view is really beautiful. But the service... We ordered fondue (I don't know how classical, but with truffle oil and mushrooms we didn't like it at all, but we tried it for the first time, maybe it should be so to taste), we were a little upset, we ordered more caesar salad and dessert, but it didn't cause much delight from the taste. We wanted to ask for the bill, but couldn't find any waiter we could ask for it. No one paid any attention to us. Eventually after 20 minutes of waiting we managed to ask for the bill. Because there was no special service, the mood was a bit lost, we decided to leave a 10% tip from the order. (We paid with cash). The waitress came to us and said that we should leave at least 20% tip. I really do not like that the cult of tipping is no longer become as a thank you for good service, and mandatory. And that now the waiters do not strain in do not want to really serve you well, and why? After all, you still have to leave 20%. I did not want to argue with her and spoil the mood finally, we just paid extra and left. But the impression is certainly not very good(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Edith Colpitts
Excellent food and service. Nice view. Friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Halibut, Salad
Ziad Aboukhater
We came for the happy hour. Great view and impeccable service. Compared to other HH deals the portions could be a bit more generous and the beer selection is limited to 2. We’ll be back for the full menu when we have an occasion to celebrate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
connie leung
Came here to celebrate a birthday. The food was pretty good. Service was good. And the view was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
James Alexander
View: StunningFood: ExcellentService: LARA (server) was perhaps the most personable, attentive and informed server I have ever had. She was outstanding!Thanks, James and LorrieVegetarian options: Many
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parham
Of course the view is gorgeous of the marina and food is good. But I just wanted to share the review for the service we got. Lara, was spectacular. Precise attention and respectful. We took our time to order. She was patience and helpful with choices. Thank you Lara for improving our experience at Dockside.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Salad, Yarrow Meadows Duck Breast
Heather Angel
Fab Easter brunch buffet! Excellent attentive service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Burgess
The food and service were fantastic. I ordered the beet salads, which was the best that I have ever had, and believe me anywhere I go, and there’s a bit salad, I order it. Wonderful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Paella, Salad
Moises A. Anguiano Mac Lennan
You all are the best! Great food and unforgettable service. I wish I did write down the name of every person who served us on Saturday March 23 around noon. Thank you to all, including the chef, receptionist, hostess, waitress and Manager in charge. My aunt, my partner and myself, can't thank you enough for all you did. You made my aunt laugh, enjoying her delicious last meal outside of home before she starts her treatment this week. You will always be in mind and I hope life returns all the happiness that brought to my family that day! From the bottom of my heart, thank you all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stone Fox
Awesome food and service. Highly recommend..Great views of the city, excellent cocktails.
Great views, but food was underwhelming. It was only after we ordered drinks in the regular menu and drank from them that we realized happy hour was in effect before we got there. I wish our server let us know when we arrived… Cocktails were tasty though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Darlene Hudon
I rated the food as least stars only because I was starving after my meal. I am 110 pounds so not a big eater. I ordered the beet salad for 18.00 luckily I added the 1/4 chicken breast for another 18.00 and was still starving after the very small portion I received. Walked down the block and ordered an appt at the Keg to fill the gap. GOP stopped
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Alex
Great spot, good food, good atmosphere ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Katie Hyde
Dockside Waterfront Grill in Venice, Florida, enjoys a slightly higher rating of 4.5 with over 600 reviews, earning it a Travelers' Choice award. It's celebrated for its local cuisine, American, bar, and seafood offerings, along with vegetarian-friendly and vegan options. The restaurant is noted for its casual waterfront dining and authentic Florida charm, offering seasonal, locally sourced produce and seafood. It's a place where diners can enjoy memorable Florida sunsets, live music, and a menu with something for everyone, further enhanced by its all-day and all-night happy hours and fresh-fruit frozen cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
H
What a night! With Todd as our server, we truly couldn’t have had a better time if we tried. We enjoyed the fondue experience, experimenting with 2/3 options. Absolutely scrumptious. Great drinks, great food, great service! I look forward to coming back.
We were with my husband came to the restaurant to celebrate my birthday, we booked because we really liked the view in the photos. The view is really beautiful. But the service... We ordered fondue (I don't know how classical, but with truffle oil and mushrooms we didn't like it at all, but we tried it for the first time, maybe it should be so to taste), we were a little upset, we ordered more caesar salad and dessert, but it didn't cause much delight from the taste. We wanted to ask for the bill, but couldn't find any waiter we could ask for it. No one paid any attention to us. Eventually after 20 minutes of waiting we managed to ask for the bill. Because there was no special service, the mood was a bit lost, we decided to leave a 10% tip from the order. (We paid with cash). The waitress came to us and said that we should leave at least 20% tip. I really do not like that the cult of tipping is no longer become as a thank you for good service, and mandatory. And that now the waiters do not strain in do not want to really serve you well, and why? After all, you still have to leave 20%. I did not want to argue with her and spoil the mood finally, we just paid extra and left. But the impression is certainly not very good(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent food and service. Nice view. Friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Halibut, Salad
We came for the happy hour. Great view and impeccable service. Compared to other HH deals the portions could be a bit more generous and the beer selection is limited to 2. We’ll be back for the full menu when we have an occasion to celebrate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Came here to celebrate a birthday. The food was pretty good. Service was good. And the view was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
View: StunningFood: ExcellentService: LARA (server) was perhaps the most personable, attentive and informed server I have ever had. She was outstanding!Thanks, James and LorrieVegetarian options: Many
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Of course the view is gorgeous of the marina and food is good. But I just wanted to share the review for the service we got. Lara, was spectacular. Precise attention and respectful. We took our time to order. She was patience and helpful with choices. Thank you Lara for improving our experience at Dockside.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Salad, Yarrow Meadows Duck Breast
Fab Easter brunch buffet! Excellent attentive service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service were fantastic. I ordered the beet salads, which was the best that I have ever had, and believe me anywhere I go, and there’s a bit salad, I order it. Wonderful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Paella, Salad
You all are the best! Great food and unforgettable service. I wish I did write down the name of every person who served us on Saturday March 23 around noon. Thank you to all, including the chef, receptionist, hostess, waitress and Manager in charge. My aunt, my partner and myself, can't thank you enough for all you did. You made my aunt laugh, enjoying her delicious last meal outside of home before she starts her treatment this week. You will always be in mind and I hope life returns all the happiness that brought to my family that day! From the bottom of my heart, thank you all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food and service. Highly recommend..Great views of the city, excellent cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Restaurantji Recommends
Great views, but food was underwhelming. It was only after we ordered drinks in the regular menu and drank from them that we realized happy hour was in effect before we got there. I wish our server let us know when we arrived… Cocktails were tasty though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
I rated the food as least stars only because I was starving after my meal. I am 110 pounds so not a big eater. I ordered the beet salad for 18.00 luckily I added the 1/4 chicken breast for another 18.00 and was still starving after the very small portion I received. Walked down the block and ordered an appt at the Keg to fill the gap. GOP stopped
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great spot, good food, good atmosphere ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Dockside Waterfront Grill in Venice, Florida, enjoys a slightly higher rating of 4.5 with over 600 reviews, earning it a Travelers' Choice award. It's celebrated for its local cuisine, American, bar, and seafood offerings, along with vegetarian-friendly and vegan options. The restaurant is noted for its casual waterfront dining and authentic Florida charm, offering seasonal, locally sourced produce and seafood. It's a place where diners can enjoy memorable Florida sunsets, live music, and a menu with something for everyone, further enhanced by its all-day and all-night happy hours and fresh-fruit frozen cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
What a night! With Todd as our server, we truly couldn’t have had a better time if we tried. We enjoyed the fondue experience, experimenting with 2/3 options. Absolutely scrumptious. Great drinks, great food, great service! I look forward to coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5