I was at this amazing restaurant three times last week on my vacation, not only for the incredible food and gorgeous views being right on the intercostal.. but my waiter Steve was incredible! Very attuned to my needs and wishes as this use to be my old stomping ground over 20 years ago, and was kind and fun, I would go back every time and you are guaranteed five star service, food, and ambiance. :) Thank you Steve and GGs for a wonderful dining experience 3 x in a row :). read more

Poor Management and Inaccurate Menu Extremely disappointed with our recent dinner at GG. We ordered the $240 seafood tower, but the items delivered did not match the menu descriptions. When we pointed this out, the manager refused to provide the promised crab, offering only "complimentary" dessert or oysters instead. We made it clear those weren't what we wanted, but he was completely dismissive. It's a "scenic" spot, but the hospitality is nonexistent. Adding a mandatory 18% service charge to a meal where the kitchen failed and the management was stingy is unacceptable. Save your money and go to a place that stands behind their menu. Waitress was nice but the manager deserves a half star. read more

Service is top-notch. The atmosphere is beautiful. It overlooks the water, as per the name. A great place for a date night, with cozy seating, white tablecloths and lit candles. Didn't care for the menu at all, though. Nothing interested my taste buds! read more

This seems to be a very popular place, and after being there this past Saturday, I can see why. 4.5 stars! Would have loved to sit outside, as they have a wonderful sunset view, but wait time for that was about 1hr, so we decided to sit inside. We were lucky to get a table with a view still, so was able to know when to go outside and get a great picture and enjoy it. Table next to ours was a big group, and loud, which took a bit away from the experience, and their wine selection by the glass was not great, I had a Bordeaux that tasted almost like table wine, but obviously not priced as one. But, putting these two things aside... a place I would come back to. Service was excellent, water constantly being refilled, server checking in on us to make sure we got we wanted and needed, they even brought a slice of cake (on the house) when they noticed we were celebrating my friend's birthday. Very nice touch! The food was excellent! We started with the brussels sprouts and we all loved them. The octopus was good too but, if you don't like a strong fish taste, this one is not for you. I ordered the seabass, by recommendation of our server and so glad I did. Fresh, light, delicious. The salad my friend had with the salmon was a winner too. Dessert is something you should not skip here. Their Chocolate Bar was heavenly, and the affogato just a perfect ending. read more

This is the highlight of all our diners while on Spring Break in Hollywood beach! Probably the only true upscale place with five start cuisine and ambiance. We actually loved it so much that we wanted to come back the following night however they had the entire restaurant booked for a private event. I guess that means we will have to return again. The views at this place are stunning and I highly recommend sitting outside if you aren't coming with super young kids. The outside deck area is stunning. We sat inside thinking it would be too hot but we highly regretted that once we saw the patio. The food was absolutely mouth watering from the bread, to salad to entrees. And the service made our experience even better. I'll let my pictures speak for themselves. Whatever you do make sure you eat here when in Hollywood beach. read more

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The service attentive and food are all top notch. This time due to weather conditions I opted to be seated indoors. The outdoor sitting gives you the intercostal view. The indoor does offer the view if you're seated facing the glass walls. The restaurant is spacious. It has a private room that you can cater a private event. Val-let parking for less than $10 available offered for dinning guest only. The food is nice a fresh. I had something with seared tuna like in mini tacos. Every bite was amazing. The service is attentive. I highly recommend this spot! read more

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We went to GG's not once but twice during our recent vacation in the area. Each time we were delighted to be able to sit outside and enjoy the amazing views. The servers were extremely attentive and friendly. We loved how they worked as a team. The food was delicious, and it is one of the few places we will miss. We highly recommend making reservation reservations. Two words of caution, sitting outside at certain times a day can be extremely hot if the sun is on you. And we're still getting used to the included 18% service charge. Granted we always tip more and did add the additional tip, but that is very uncommon for where we are from to have gratuity added no matter how small your group. read more

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GG's is a genuine staple of Miami and Hollywood Beach history. It has hosted numerous restaurants over its hundred year history, being known as a famous hangout for New York gangster scene and Frank Sinatra's Rat Pak. Featuring local seafood classics like Stone Crab Claws (in season winter through May), their famous Sea Bass and crispy whole fish dishes, this is a seafood lover's paradise, albeit, a reasonably well off seafood lover. Most dishes are $50+ and of course, delicacies like stone crab go well above that. The crowd is mixed, leaning heavier towards middle age and retiree groups as opposed to being a trendy show off spot for young money. With that said, there are already plenty of places for the latter category to show off, so it is refreshing to get a different scene at GG's that's more on the side of tradition. Of course, a big part of the allure here is the waterfront dining, for which there is an extra wait even with a standard reservation. Watching the bay and boats passing through is fun, although for that attraction, going here before sunset is likely better as the evening saw minimal boat traffic. With all that said, GG's is a staple for a series of reasons. Great local focused, classic food, kind folks on the staff and iconic views. read more

GGs was so fun. The food was amazing and the views were perfect. The service that night was a little slow but they were packed so that was not unexpected. Every dish was cooked perfectly. There were four of us and every one enjoyed the food and restaurant. We did get a bottle of wine for the table the price was very reasonable and we all enjoyed ourselves read more

Really cool space/high energy! Appreciate John for not just being a management presence but actually engaging with diners. After sitting beyond a reasonable time frame he inquired as to whether I was being helped and quickly remedied the situation. The rest of the staff can follow his model instead of delivering food and moving on...not clarifying if another glass of vino is desired vs can I drop your check. Great establishment! Team needs to work collectively to assure diners needs are being tended to but overall really nice experience. read more

GG's Waterfront - Whole Red Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Everything was delicious. We didn't make a reservation - we simply chose this place upon arrival for dinner. It was Thursday evening, and they seated our group of five immediately, which really surprised us. That's a huge plus. Thanks to the hostess and the manager. We had watermelon margaritas - they were good, but the classic one was much better, with a richer flavor. They also paid special attention to our vegan friend - he left very satisfied and full. We'd especially like to praise the meat and the Brussels sprouts - they prepare them phenomenally here. As for the seafood, we had mixed feelings; I wouldn't say the restaurant managed to surprise us with it. Overall, it's a great place, very popular, with a beautiful view. We were very satisfied, thank you! read more

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We found ourselves up North for the evening and decided to grab some dinner while in the area. After looking thru a few restaurant options, My hubby and I both agreed that the menu at GG's looked delicious, and we were delighted to relax and have a cocktail or two and some bites over gorgeous water views. Upon arrival we were seated and offered water by our waitress, still or sparkling. We were parched from a hot afternoon at the Hollywood Arts Festival and the tap water has been a little funky lately, so, still it was. An ice cooler was brought over and then not much else. After almost 10 minutes we waived down a manager who quickly made sure we were taken care of, along with a new server. The restaurant was hopping and our server seemed stressed and curt, ready to move on to the next table. We started with the calamari. It was over fried and a bit dry and chewy. Not great. After that I had the mussels with a side of fries, which is always one of my favorite dishes to order anywhere. Not here though. The mussels were tiny, with quite a few mostly closed. It's supposed to be a white wine, garlic, and citrus broth, but I really think the kitchen staff needs to have a taste test, because this dish is not working at all. The tartness from the citrus combined with the dryness of the wine made for a bitter broth which was almost completely unpalatable. My husband who's fairly easy going with food and one of the least picky people I know made a face like I had slapped him after I beckoned him to try a taste....it was that bad! The multigrain toasted bread was also fairly charred in parts which compounded the bitterness. The saving grace were the skinny french fries which were delicious. But so are the ones at Five Guys...so it's not that impressive of a feat. Hubby got the seafood primavera with pappardelle. It was...ok. The seafood was ok. Nothing about it was very memorable. While the bisque it was served in didn't taste bad, it tasted like it came out of a box. We skipped dessert. I think the mistake I made was seeing an elevated menu and thinking this was more of an upscale beachy type place, but honestly the food quality during our experience made it a step above a beach shack. If the food backed up the prices we wouldn't have blinked twice at the fairly pricey bill, instead we left with a disappointing taste in our mouths. read more

Love me some GG's every time I am in Hollywood. Food is amazing and always fresh. The Happy Hour is the best in all of Hollywood. The bartenders give amazing service and generous pours. And what more can be said of the surrounding views of the water and sunset ?? read more

GG's Waterfront - Drink menu - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Boy oh boy - wallet took a hit here but it was so, so worth it. From the incredible views, accommodating service, to the delicious food, this is THE place to bring special guests or to celebrate big occasions. King claws ran for $150 pre-opened already and whatever they cook those potatoes in needs to come with a warning about how addictive they are. read more

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I highly recommend GG's for a great waterfront dining experience. The food was amazing and the service that we received from Steven and his co workers was top notch! Sitting outside at sunset was the place to be. read more

GG's Waterfront - Yellowtail Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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A very relaxing atmosphere on the intercostal watching the boats with delicious excellent quality food and excellent service. The quality of their food is always superb. They also have a great happy hour and live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. read more

Excellent service, had a beautiful view outside. Food was fresh and delicious. I had the roasted cauliflower and it was very flavorful. My boyfriend loves seafood and said the oysters were amazing. Would definitely come back. read more

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This was my second time at GG's and they didn't disappoint. Wonderful ambiance and delicious dinner! Tonya was our waitress and she did a phenomenal job! I love a knowledgeable waitress! I had the Burrata & Roasted Beet salad with salmon. I asked for the salmon to be medium and it was overcooked but seasoned well. My friend had the Faroe Island Salmon and she said it was also delicious, except her salmon was overcooked also. Lastly, my French 75 was spectacular! Good meal, but their brunch is still my favorite meal! I'll be back in the future! read more

GG's Waterfront - View from the table! - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Nice ambience and polished service in this waterfront seaside eatery with a great, relaxing view of the water. read more

GG's Waterfront - Salmon Caesar salad - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

We arrived in Hollywood for a 5 day stay, tried another restaurant recommended by the hotel Concierge which turned out to be a major disappointment. Searched for something more upscale and GG's came out at the top of the list. Menu and descriptions looked great so booked a table and arrived on time for the resy. Once seated on the nice patio overlooking the water, we were served promptly and Brandon was very attentive and took good care of us. There was a DJ playing and the music was great and brought a lot of energy to the patio without being overwhelming. The vibe was great and other patrons were clearly enjoying the music and ambience of the patio. We met some patrons and tipped the DJ and returned to our table to order a desert. This is where things got strange. For background, I am a business leader for over 40 years, focusing on building strong leadership teams that are committed to taking their businesses to the next level. My partner and I are also entrepreneurs who assess and evaluate many business ventures while also enjoying top-tier restaurants across the US and Europe. At 10:00pm, we saw the DJ wrapping up and the music switched to a faint sounding in-house sounds track that completely changed the energy on the patio and patrons began closing out their tabs and headed for the exit. We inquired on the closing time of the restaurant and were informed us that that they close at 11:00pm. We spoke with the DJ as to why the early stoppage and he let us know that he was contracted until 10:00pm and directed us to management as the decision-makers. Since we, and other patrons were enjoying the vibe on the patio, We offered to pay the extra hour for the DJ to continue playing so we could enjoy the last hour of the day, and the onsite management refused the offer. The first person who came to explain their refusal was Neil, the beverage manager. He sounded apologetic and when we explained the business opportunity to have another hour of DJ music AT NO COST to the restaurant which would keep patrons there, sell more food and drinks, and give people a better experience to bring them back in the future, he could not "authorize a change in policy" but said he would raise our concern with the owner. This is exactly what we address in our business advisory service, the difference between "managers" and "leaders". Leaders are empowered to make decisions that make sense for the business and don't need permission for obvious revenue generating choices that are within the parameters of the business operation - we weren't asking for anything more that another hour a great DJ music. Yet, the onsite manager could not see the value of that. (Apparently the GM TJ was not onsite this night). So, the patio emptied out and by 10:30pm was mostly empty. The music was barely discernible, and the experience left us and other patrons with a bad taste that will factor into future visits. I do want to say that the food and table service was excellent and worth the visit. But with managers that are just following the rules, there is a limit to how great the restaurant can be. Dan, I would be happy to discuss this with you further, this restaurant is a great concept and some friendly advice is all we would provide. read more

So this is my favorite happy hour place to watch the sunset! Been coming for years. Its was Sunday afternoon and they had a live band with 2 great woman singers.. Tried the fried Snapper this time. with a sunset martini. A wedge salad and great laughs with locals. Sat at the bar with 2 great bartenders and great service. read more

GG's Waterfront - Me and Bestie - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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What a great find! In town for just tonight and a friend suggested trying GG's. It was hard to pick from all the amazing items listed on the menu, but we had the roasted cauliflower, the fairytale eggplant, crab, and avocado toast, and a delightful grouper with the most amazing rice cake. Our servers were pleasant, helpful, and offered great suggestions. The atmosphere was lively, but not too loud. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

GG's Waterfront - Roasted Cauliflower - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

I have been to Gigi's a multitude of times the food is always delicious. The environment is lovely the management make sure that everybody's comfortable. read more

Love a place with great food, ambience, service and drinks and GG's does them all in spades. Highly recommend the watermelon margaritas, Brussel sprouts and tuna poke salad. Friends got the seafood tower and it was fresh, delicious and a pretty good value. The fries were perfect and that view, you just can't beat it. A must try if you're in the area. read more

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My family and I came from out of country. We were searching for a memorable lunch experience, and this exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was nothing short of captivating. Sitting on the balcony, watching the boats glide past and the birds overhead, provided a refreshing, serene backdrop to a truly exquisite meal. The Service was amazing! The waitstaff demonstrated a high level of professionalism. They're quick to take away the dishes we were finished with and replenish our beverages. They asked how we were an appropriate amount of times and we didn't feel like we were being interrupted. They were very polite, attentive, and professional without being intrusive. Shout out to our Server, Andrew. He was amazing. The food was amazing, the flavors were very impressive and the presentation was a 10/10. We got the pow pow shrimp for an appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend, its not spicy, but very flavorful. For my main I got the Tuna Poke Bowl. I have to say it was the best tuna Bowl I've ever had. The fish was fresh, the ratio between rice and fresh greens was perfect. My family got the prime rib sandwich and they all loved it. They definitely recommend that meal as well. For dessert we got the key lime pie. I have to admit, I'm not a fan of key lime pie but oh.my.gosh. This pie may have changed my perspective. It was creamy, not too heavy and the lime wasnt overpowering. Very very yummy, I'm quite surprised. We all got martinis, I got the sunset martini and it was delicious. Not too sweet and very fresh. My family got the Watermelon Cosmo and they all enjoyed it. The atmosphere and ambiance was fantastic. We sat on the balcony and watched the boats and birds. The view here is beautiful. A very refreshing location for lunch. The music wasnt too loud and it was easy listening. For those seeking a lunch destination where the presentation is a 10/10 and the hospitality is world-class, I cannot recommend this establishment highly enough. It was an absolute highlight of our trip. read more

GG's Waterfront - Tuna Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Definitely come from martini Mondays half off! Sit outside, look at the beautiful water view and in the shade with a beautiful breeze with the person that you love read more

GG's Waterfront - Beautiful view for martini Monday - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Great waterfront restaurant with yummy food! We ordered a large variety of plates to try it all and we were impressed with all! We came for sunset and It was just perfect! The service was great as they were super attentive to our large party! This place has a great vibes and they had a DJ outside ! read more

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We recently dined at GG's Waterfront Restaurant and it was nothing short of amazing. The food was incredible and we had a great experience here. If there's anything to compare about, it's this: they turned on the outside heater about 10 minutes too early, after the 10 minutes, everything was very comfortable as it turned out to be a chilly evening. This is NOT a complaint and please don't take it as such... We had a great time here and we are already planning our next visit! Pro Tip: Bring cash for the valet, and the servers also appreciate it, as well! read more

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What a view ! Nothing better than a lovely dinner and a sunset over water . Food was so good ! I think about that octopus I had constantly ! Definitely worth a visit and great food any occasion! read more

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Hands down one of the best meals I've had in South Florida. From the moment I walked in, GG's hit all the right notes -- welcoming vibe, classy without being stuffy, and that waterfront view? Unreal. If you're lucky enough to sit outside near sunset, you're in for a treat. I ordered the Cioppino, and wow... it was next-level. The broth was rich and flavorful, packed with fresh mussels, calamari, shrimp, and a lobster tail that was so tender it practically melted. Every bite tasted like the ocean -- in the best possible way. The calamari appetizer? Light, perfectly seasoned, and not rubbery like some places mess up. Mussels were fresh and full of flavor. Everything was spot on. And shoutout to the staff -- the service was top-notch. Friendly, attentive, and on point the whole night. GG's isn't just a great seafood restaurant -- it's an experience. Whether you're local or visiting, do yourself a favor and make a reservation read more

GG's Waterfront - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Amazing water views, was serene and quiet when we came for brunch (Wednesday before Thanksgiving). Could see this being an elegant dinner spot. $6 required valet. Was a great restaurant to take some out of town guests to get a nice view and delicious seafood. My non alcoholic cocktail was one of the best I've had in months. Prompt service. A little pricey, but would love to return for special occasions. read more

GG's Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Highly recommend making reservation if you want to sit outside by the water. We sat inside by the window, great views. NY strip was cooked perfect. Sweet potatoes fries were great. We went on a Monday and they have half off martinis. Drank my first one and never got offered a second. Waiter came and checked on us a few times but always seemed to be in a rush and didn't care to actually check on us. read more

GG's Waterfront - Prime Bone-In New York Strip Steak 16oz. Swapped to sweet potatoe fries. - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

From start to finish, great experience! Timing of food to table was perfect. Great service. Each dish had delicious flavor. We had the snapper and sea bass. Indoor and waterfront seating available. read more

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The ambiance was poor. Outdoor seating is crowded. It was cold the day we went and requested to sit inside. They said they could sit us outside, because they had heaters outside which they did just not near the table we were seated at. When we said something they shut the blinds to the view which defeats the purpose of sitting outside. So we were still cold, at a table in the corner crowded and had no view. The food was so-so. Not worth the price. Could have done better. read more

High end food with a great view! We had our rehearsal dinner here 3 years ago and became fans! read more

GG's Waterfront - Grilled Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

GG's Waterfront has the views that make you want to order a martini and never leave--classy, breezy, and perfect by the water. This was my second happy hour here, and while the setting has only gotten nicer over the years, the food didn't quite keep up. Finding sand in my cooked clams wasn't exactly the seaside vibe I was going for, and the Angus burger came out more hockey puck than juicy patty. That said, the service was polished and attentive, and with views this gorgeous, it's still worth a visit--just cross your fingers for a better bite read more

GG's Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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I have been there many times and everything was great. I went there for lunch on Saturday and the menu was completely different. The service was great but that is the only good thing. I went there specifically for the sea bass, which was not on the menu. The menu had only 2 seafood options, mahi mahi and salmon. Most of the menu options had Asian flavors. So I ended up ordering a skirt steak. It didn't look like skirt steak, it was over cooked and tough. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts. The flavor was good but they were undercooked. The middle was basically raw. I suggest you call and ask what is on the menu before going. Hopefully they will change it back to the previous menu. If not I will never go back. read more

Giving 2 stars only because the staff was great And theres good ambience. Our server was attentive and our drinks were never empty. Not sure if it was the mothers day menu or what but the food was disappointing. Parking was awful. Unfortunately i dont think we'll be back. read more

I went here to celebrate my best friend's birthday. She wanted waterfront dining and I found GG's! We were greeted by a hostess singing happy birthday which was so sweet (my friend was wearing a tiara). We were sat outside and had the most beautiful view of the waterway. Our first server was a bit rude however she was switched out for another server and from there the rest of the experience was amazing. The food was good. The potatoes were delicious but I will say the short rib meal would have been amazing if it had a little more seasoning. Not salt, just herbs and seasoning. It was a bit bland. My friend loved the eggs Benedict and said she would come back for that! We got a small complimentary dessert for my friend which we loved! And the dessert!!! Omg that bread pudding was the best I've ever had. I will be back for that. Overall a great experience and worth the visit. read more

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Good food and always great service. Have celebrated many occasions here and I am never disappointed. I wish the would bring back the Sunday Brunch. read more