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The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina is a premier Seafood restaurant and Family restaurant located in the heart of St James City, FL. Our stunning waterfront location at 2131 Oleander St, 33956 offers breathtaking views of the marina while you savor our delectable seafood dishes. At The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina, we pride ourselves on serving only the freshest seafood, carefully prepared to satisfy your cravings. Our menu features a wide range of options to cater to all tastes, from seafood lovers to families with kids. Our friendly and attentive staff ensure a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making us the perfect spot for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual meals with friends. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy burger, a plate of succulent shrimp, or a fresh catch of the day, our Seafood restaurant has got you covered. We're committed to providing an exceptional dining experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and eager to return. Come visit us today and enjoy the best of St James City's waterfront dining at The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina!

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Aishia G
Aishia G -Google user
a month ago
My mother picked The Waterfront for my birthday lunch , and it did not disappoint. The laid-back beach vibe had me feeling like I was in the Caribbean with my own family from Trinidad and Dominica — no passport, no plane ticket, just pure vibes....Read More
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk5-8 people
Rod Ratcliffe
Rod Ratcliffe -Google user
2 months ago
Awesome restaurant on the water. Great food, services and prices. Definitely worth a trip to Pine Island.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terracePlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Curtis Beebe
Curtis Beebe -Google user
5 months ago
Great place cozy relaxed beach atmosphere. Great staff and great food
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo special event
Sarah Secrest
Sarah Secrest -Google user
4 months ago
Great food, good service, cool atmosphere
$30–50Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terraceDifficult to find parking
Debora Gutjahr
Debora Gutjahr -Google user
a year ago
The was amazing & very friendly! The lady serving us on 20 Dec 2023, was kind enough to answer our questions on Hurricane Ian! For now they are serving food from a food truck while they rebuild the restaurant! The food was delicious,...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Eat Shrimp
Kathleen Gomez
Kathleen Gomez -Google user
a year ago
Great place for dining on the water. Good selection on the menu. I had the Sweet Tea Fried Chicken. Very good. Prices are fair and service is stellar. Only negative I can think of is that parking is at a premium.
Atmosphere: 5
David Serowka
David Serowka -Google user
2 months ago
My wife and I have vacationed to my family home in Cape Coral many times, with me first visiting in 2010. I’ve enjoyed many restaurants on my trips but this little secret gem on Pine Island is my new favorite place to dine. The service was...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Marcus stollings
Marcus stollings -Google user
4 months ago
1st time visiting this establishment… absolutely stunning views.. quaint relaxing island vibe… Margie are waitress was amazing.. she made us feel welcomed and appreciated us visiting. The food was delicious and fresh.. I got the Shrimp 🍤 Po’Boy.. the shrimp tasted like they were caught...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk3-4 peopleSomewhat difficult to find parking
John Yard
John Yard -Google user
a year ago
We stopped in for a late lunch on Saturday. Service was great, the staff was fast and friendly. Food was very good. We had the fried artichokes for an appetizer, great flavor, nice and crispy. My wife had the Buffalo chicken salad, and it was...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5GrouperPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Luke Kaufman
Luke Kaufman -Google user
4 months ago
This is what you want. Sleepy Dockbar on sleepy island. Fried Cheesecake and Key lime Pie were winners.
Atmosphere: 5
Travis McDonald
Travis McDonald -Google user
2 months ago
Great little place. My sister owned a place in Cape Coral. We were down here from Kentucky visiting and there’s not much in the area where she lives. We found this cool little place on accident and I’m so glad we did. Great...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
T Hendry
T Hendry -Google user
3 months ago
I try the grouper sandwich at every location that has it available. This was one of the best I've had. Wife had scallops and shrimp platter. Scallops done perfectly.
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleNo wait
Lee Arnold
Lee Arnold -Google user
4 months ago
We had the fried pickles, fish basket and shrimp basket! We had the best waitress that brought us lots of different home made sauces to try with our food. Good company from the couple next to us and a beautiful sunset!
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
Ashley Flores
Ashley Flores -Google user
2 months ago
Our food was amazing, waitress was wonderful! Cannot wait to go back!
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 52 peopleNo wait
Joyce Boyer
Joyce Boyer -Google user
2 weeks ago
My husband loves seafood, I don’t. He often recommends Waterfront but I have trouble finding something healthy. We stopped by after the Islands Peace Day Celebration on Saturday. I ordered a lovely Mediterranean Grilled Chicken dish, it was fabulous! My husband had...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Grouper, Fries, BurgerNot sureNo special event
Jannene Wagner
Jannene Wagner -Google user
2 months ago
Definitely a place we will frequent. Wings are great-only downside is you can't split sauces. Have to get the sauces on the side. Had crab cakes with onion strings (really good and worth substituting for fries) and grouper sandwich with fries, key lime pie...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Jacqie LaRock
Jacqie LaRock -Google user
4 months ago
For lunch today, my husband ordered fried shrimp and ff. He said the shrimp were lightly hand breaded and very good. Way better than other places in the area. Fries were very good as well. Large, crispy on the outside, and creamy inside. I ...Read More
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNot surePlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingThe bar area is separate from the main dining area.Wheelchair ramps.
Elena GARCIA
Elena GARCIA -Google user
5 days ago
Great views of the sunset for dinner. Food was okay. Over-priced for what we got but it was decent. Forgot her name but our server was super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Jennie
Jennie -Google user
3 months ago
Hands down the best fish and chips my husband and kids have had since being in the UK. Delicious food, great serving size, and FRIENDLY STAFF! Like super friendly staff. The service was amazing! Will be back. We drove 4 hours from Melbourne. Thank you!
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitNot sure
K. Annette Parriott
K. Annette Parriott -Google user
3 months ago
This has been a local favorite for years- The beach bread pictured is excellent. I enjoyed their special the Chili Lime bowl 🥣 w/ fresh avocado, coconut rice , shrimp, mango salsa, pickled onions and their spicy chili drizzle. The SHRIMP were cooked...Read More
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Counter seating

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