Modest spot just off the Gulf of Mexico plating seafood comfort food & signature grouper dishes. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
14701 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Phone: (727) 392-9399
Website: http://docksidedaves.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Kristen Farr
If you’re looking for the best, which I always am, here you go. I always research the latest reviews on anywhere or anything I spend my money on. This place was absolutely amazing!! The food was so delicious. We got to sit outside, I ran across the road to take pics of the sunset. Beach Access is right there. Whatever kind of breading they use it is on point. I couldn’t stop eating. We enjoyed the alligator bites (highly recommend), chicken tenders(again the breading is so good), large hand battered shrimp (they were so big my husband had leftovers), and the grouper sandwich (it was so big I couldn’t even see the buns). Everything was so good and they were extremely busy. Each employee seemed to really be working as a great team together. Ran like a smooth oiled machine. Highly recommend trying this place out of the wait isn’t too long.
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Laura West
My daughter(31) and I loved this eatery and bar!!!! The atmosphere is great! Fun, inviting, great temperature, and really friendly!!! They have an outside dining patio, but it was still too warm when we got there. The bartender, Noah, was just great! Constantly checking on us, asking what we would like, if we were ok, etc. we loved him!! Upbeat happy atmosphere indoor or out, and known well for its fabulous grouper sandwiches! They are huge! Everybody there seemed happy and ready to go! Hardworking and clean!!! Loved the grouper bites! A lot of sauces to enhance your food experience!!
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Jake Wilds
Wow!!!! This place has the best seafood in the area! The fish was cooked to perfect, the scallops were delicious, the shrimp were done just right. Even our appetizers (mushrooms and onion rings) weren’t too breaded and weren’t oily and tasted great!!! Our waitress always kept our drinks filled and stayed attentive. The restaurant is very clean and tidy. The restaurant is small, but I think that’s what gives it its charm. There’s soooo much flavor in everything we had to eat. If you’re going to get seafood, you have to try this place first!
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David Hyden
The wife ordered the Smoked Fish Spread, a Field of Greens Salad and a glass of White Zinfandel. I ordered an IPA beer, the Fried Grouper Sandwich and small Onion Rings. WOW! Unbelievable! The food was outstanding and the portions are double what you expect. Look at the photos! The price is reasonable based upon the quality and quantity. Adding glass of sweet tea, the total was $54.37 before tip. We will definitely be back and for take out too!
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DrB DIY
It has been decades since I went back to my childhood city. We used to hitchhike to the beach and go pool hopping. It was a sport! Our tradition was grouper sandwiches for special occasions. I didn’t know which place to try, so I picked Dockside Dave’s due to the good reviews and proximity to my hotel. On a Wednesday early evening, I tried the fried group plate. It did not disappoint. The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. The bread, toppings, fries, slaw, iced tea and especially the servers were great. I must have used a half a roll of paper towel. This monument was a delight to eat. So many memories. On Friday, I snuck away and got another sandwich, this time blackened. It was fantastic. I would give the traditional fried a 10, and the blackened at 9.5. The fish itself tastes so good that I think keeping a simple taste is best. Again, the service was great. I am glad I stopped in the restaurant and relived parts of my childhood. I highly recommend this place. They have a lot of other food also that I didn’t try. Good job folks!
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Gigi Krauser
Enjoyed the best and genuinely friendly service I’ve seen in a long time! The food was fresh with a focus on seafood. I enjoyed the Spicy Gumbo with plenty of shrimp and fish. The specialty of sliced tomatoes intrigued me and came with about 6 large thick slices of tasty tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette on the side for $3.95! My main course, I overheard several repeat customers rave about, so I ordered the grouper chunks with an extra fries for my daughter. They were lightly floured and the fish was tender and cooked perfectly! Kudos to the chef for serving fast, fresh, delicious food!
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Sarah Ransom
This place is wonderful! Our server Sailor was an absolute delight and took great care of us. You get great food at a great price in a cool atmosphere! I loved the decor and that they had 2 patios and indoor seating. Definitely try the onion rings and grouper! Burgers are good too!
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Michelle Hofelich
This place was amazing!! The service was great and the food was really good! We got alligator bites and they were so tender and the dipping sauce was really good. The 1/2 pound fish sandwich and dinner was huge and cooked perfect! My grand daughter got the chicken tenders and ate every one of them. Food was so crispy! Yum!! We will return to eat here again before we leave! Awesome fried fish!!
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James Maynard
Very nice workers! Very attentive. FOOD WAS AMAZING! Cake cakes so good! Grouper sandwich divine! Lynn our server was on top of her game! Kept glasses completely full made sure we had everything we needed! Will definitely come back next time in town! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Daniel McKelvey
Stopped at Dockside Dave’s after a day at the beach. Got there around 4pm and were seated immediately. Bianca was a gem and provided fantastic service. The grouper bites and calamari were both good appetizers. The grouper sandwich was huge and so good as were the fries. The clam strips were decent but I’ve had better. Definitely recommend this place for good food and super fast service!!
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