45 waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Key West, north to south: 1000 North, Guanabanas and Square Grouper Tiki Bar and 42 more, each with what to order, price range and whether you need to book. The list runs county by county along the coast so you can pick the one nearest your beach day.

Last updated September 21, 2026.

Palm Beach County

Jupiter

  • 1000 North (Jupiter) — Upscale, Intracoastal. Michael Jordan-backed; lighthouse view, polished. $$$$.
  • Guanabanas (Jupiter) — Open-air tiki, live music. Under the banyans on the river; the Jupiter vibe. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Square Grouper Tiki Bar (Jupiter Inlet) — Beach bar. Sunset with the lighthouse; the "5 O'Clock Somewhere" video bar. $ · dog-friendly patio.
  • U-Tiki Beach (Jupiter) — Sandy-floor tiki. Boats parade past the inlet. $$ · dog-friendly patio.

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Singer Island

  • Sailfish Marina (Palm Beach Shores) — Marina restaurant. Thursday Sunset Celebration market; feed the tarpon. $$.

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West Palm Beach

  • E.R. Bradley's (West Palm Beach) — Waterfront saloon. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Spruzzo (The Ben, West Palm Beach) — Mediterranean small plates; Intracoastal sunset. $$$.
  • Elisabetta's (West Palm Beach) — Big Italian party on the waterway. $$$.

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Lantana

  • Old Key Lime House (Lantana) — Historic 1889 waterfront. Florida's oldest waterfront restaurant; the key lime pie. $$.

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Boynton Beach

  • Prime Catch / Two Georges / Banana Boat (Boynton Beach) — Inlet trio. Prime Catch has the best food; Two Georges the dock; Banana Boat the party. $$–$$$ · dog-friendly patio.

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Delray Beach

  • Deck 84 (Delray Beach) — Intracoastal patio. Sunday brunch watching the bridge open. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Boston's on the Beach (Delray Beach) — Oceanfront bar. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio.

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Boca Raton

  • Waterstone (Boca Landing) (Boca Raton) — Resort deck. Sunset over Lake Boca. $$$.

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Broward County

Pompano Beach

  • Cap's Place (Lighthouse Point) — 1928 speakeasy, boat access only. Florida's oldest restaurant; FDR and Churchill ate here; you take their launch across. $$$.

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Fort Lauderdale

  • Kaluz (Fort Lauderdale (Commercial Blvd)) — Upscale casual. Closest to Coral Ridge; great happy hour and sunset. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Sea Watch on the Ocean (Fort Lauderdale (north beach)) — Old-Florida oceanfront. 1970s beach-house classic; Sunday brunch. $$$.
  • Casablanca Café (Fort Lauderdale Beach) — 1927 home, piano bar. Oceanfront terrace, Moroccan-Mediterranean. $$$.
  • Coconuts (Fort Lauderdale) — Fun seafood shack. Lobster mac, boat-side seating, always packed. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Shooters Waterfront (Fort Lauderdale) — Boat-up party brunch. Intracoastal icon since 1982; live music. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Boatyard (Fort Lauderdale (17th St)) — Modern seafood. Sleek, big, reliable. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • 15th Street Fisheries (Fort Lauderdale) — Dockside seafood. Feed the tarpon; upstairs dining, downstairs casual. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Southport Raw Bar (Fort Lauderdale) — Dive raw bar since 1973. Oysters, cheap beer, canal. $ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Fort Lauderdale (Dania Cut-off)) — Garlic crabs and mallets. Since 1955; bibs and paper tables. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Burlock Coast (Ritz-Carlton FTL) — Hotel oceanfront. Elevated brunch, rum bar. $$$.
  • Nubé (Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach (26th fl)) — The only oceanfront rooftop in FTL. $$$.
  • Lona at Harbor Beach (Fort Lauderdale Beach) — Beachfront Mexican. $$$.
  • El Vez at the W (Fort Lauderdale Beach) — Stephen Starr beachfront Mexican. $$$.
  • Boathouse at the Riverside (Las Olas) — Casual New River dock. $$.

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Hollywood

  • Le Tub (Hollywood) — Bathtub-décor dive. The Oprah/GQ burger; slow, cash-leaning, worth it. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • GG's Waterfront (Hollywood) — Upscale Intracoastal. Sunset happy hour. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Billy's Stone Crab (Hollywood) — Stone crab house. Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15. $$$.

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Miami-Dade

Bal Harbour

  • The Surf Club Restaurant ★ (Surfside) — Thomas Keller retro-American. Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons. $$$$.

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Miami Beach

  • Tambourine Room ★ (Carillon, Miami Beach) — Modern European tasting. Quiet jewel in an oceanfront hotel. $$$$$.
  • Smith & Wollensky (South Pointe Park) — Steakhouse. Watch cruise ships leave through Government Cut. $$$$.
  • Lido at The Standard (Belle Isle, Miami Beach) — Bayside Mediterranean. Hammocks, sunset, spa vibe. $$$.

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Miami

  • Garcia's Seafood Grille (Miami River) — Fish market + dock. Family fish house since 1966; fried snapper, smoked fish dip. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Casablanca Seafood Bar (Miami River) — Fish-market casual. Whole fried snapper, cheap for the view. $$.
  • Kiki on the River (Miami River) — Greek party. Mykonos long lunches, DJs, table energy. $$$$.
  • Seaspice (Miami River) — Glam brasserie. Yachts docking; see-and-be-seen. $$$$.
  • Zuma (Downtown Miami (EPIC)) — Japanese izakaya, river terrace. The bayfront brunch is legendary. $$$$.
  • Amara at Paraiso (Edgewater) — Latin-coastal. Michael Schwartz; Biscayne Bay sunsets. $$$$.
  • Cantina La Veinte (Brickell) — Upscale Mexican. Bayfront; mezcal and moles. $$$$.

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Coconut Grove

  • Monty's (Coconut Grove) — Raw bar + tiki. Marina happy hour, reggae, pitchers. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Glass & Vine (Peacock Park, Coconut Grove) — Garden restaurant in the park. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.

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Key Biscayne

  • Rusty Pelican (Key Biscayne) — Skyline views. Best Miami skyline sunset; time dinner for it. $$$.

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Booking and timing

For tasting menus rather than tiki bars, the Downtown West Palm Beach (DDA) events covers the whole coast; dock-and-dine is easier around high tide — see NOAA tides: Lake Worth Pier; Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi reaches several of the Fort Lauderdale spots without a car; outdoor decks close in lightning, so check National Hurricane Center. Sunset tables go first; arrive 90 minutes before sunset or book.

Official sources and further reading

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