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    Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill

    3.5 (922 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PARADISE KEY DOCKSIDE BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Panoramic dining area
    Mark W.

    Ambiance gets a high score because of the proximity to lots of boating action and the great panoramic views from the dining areas. We found the food to be acceptable, but very slow action out of the kitchen. My guess is they were shorthanded there, because many tables wee not occupied. Fortunately the bar must have been fully staffed, because the drinks came out post haste. Try the crab tower as appetizer, though it could serve as a light lunch too. The soft shell crab Po Boy was good, with two very large ones, but the sauce that came on the side left us wanting something different. We also had the Ahi salad and the fish taco. We waited about 30 minutes for a table, and fortunately grabbed some of the few places to wait sitting down.

    Pina colada was delish
    Kayla A.

    I was surprised that everything we got here was good. We got 6 entrees and everything was delightful. At one point we had 4 different kinds of potato on the table the server did a great job pre-bussing the table (it was almost too much at one point lowkey). The views were soooo incredible in there. I wish we could've come after dark because I heard there are dolphins sometimes!

    5pc Fried Shrimp plate
    David J.

    Paradise Key is kind of my go to place for seafood, cold drinks and a great view. My family and I stopped here after spending a couple of hours at the beach. We were told there would be an hour wait and that was no problem, any good restaurants in the area having a seaside view will all have the same wait time. We were seated after about an hour and our server took our order and brought our drinks. Unfortunately, some kind of glitch happened on our servers tablet and our order never made it to the kitchen. After about 40 minutes our server brought us some queso and chips and was very apologetic about the delay. I think if they weren't so understaffed our server would have noticed we didn't have our food and would have rectified the situation sooner. Our food finally came after an hour had passed. Everyone enjoyed their food and our server was great, it certainly wasn't her fault. Come on Paradise Key management, do better!

    Crab Tower
    Jazlyn R.

    My husband brought me and my newborn here for a night out in Rockport! The food was great and service was quickly which is important when your baby could wake any second. We sat on the patio so there weren't as many people to disturb if she did wake up. Overall the food was good. We would come back for the crab tower!

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Monica R.

    Hadn't really had luck finding a nice restaurant that accepted pets. I was weary of this one due to the poor rating but we gave it a try. We waiting about 20 minutes to get sat which was fine, we sat outside and enjoyed the view and the birds and jumping fish. Our waitress was friendly and kind, we ordered a couple beers and enjoyed the ambiance, a lot better than the other restaurant we went to where it was complete silence. I ordered the Crawfish etoufee and my husband ordered a bacon cheese burger. The food was amazing! We'd definitely go back again if we come back to Rockport. Thank you for the awesome experience!

    The bay
    Justo C.

    As a second-choice restaurant, this place is ok to good. We were going to eat dinner at Doc's seafood but they are closed until Wednesday to replace the floor in the restaurant. Bummer! Anyway, I was told that this place was good or better than Doc's. It's not even close. Food was ok - I had the Pecan crusted snapper. There was no crust. It was just thin breading. There was not a pecan in sight. The fish was tasty though. I should have ordered the cilantro sauce. The shrimp etouffe sauce was not that good. The good news is their green beans were delicious! Don't get their Rice pilaf - enough said! Our server had to endure coming back a few times to assure us that the food was coming. After over an hour, our food arrived. That was a long wait. Luckily, our server was pleasant and friendly. She saved the day! The ambiance at the restaurant was wonderful. We dined outside looking at the water leading out to the gulf. It was nice! Overall, while it was good to spend time here with my wife's family, it would be difficult for me to come back here.

    Sicily H.

    It did take a little while for our food to come out, and some of the dishes weren't quite what we expected. The nachos were a pile of chips with messy toppings. It probably would've been better with more layers or melted cheese The teriyaki chicken was on the sweeter side and didn't pair too well with the rice The big slices of tomato in our mahi tacos threw us off That said, we appreciated having a place to sit down and eat after a long day at the beach, and the staff was kind in getting us taken care of.

    Shrimp on the Grill
    Austin J.

    Flawless service, great views and delicious food. I had the shrimp on the grill. You can choose between having the shrimp grilled, blackened or jerked with a choice of two sides. I ordered them blackened with green beans and mashed potatoes. Would definitely order it again.

    Menu
    Mark G.

    Great spot in the marina and on the water for food, drinks and meeting friends. The interior features a large bar and dining area but the main draw is the huge covered deck. Servers are friendly and easy going. Food is fine, not exceptional, and includes burgers, fried seafood, grilled seafood and other coastal dishes. Great for watching football and other sports, this spot is worth the short drive from Rockport.

    Cold gumbo even sent it back and it came back the same temperature

    Gumbo cold took every 30 minutes to get to entrees very slow service.will be my last time to try won't even send people here anymorefor 25 minutes to get chips and queso and six oysters on the half shell very slow not even that busy for that time of day I'm running that busy

    Paradise key lime pie
    Anna Marie S.

    Lunch Mar 2025 Normally here on the 4th of July weekend, in March the crowds for lunch aren't bad. You get to look out the widows and watch the wildlife and the changing scenery. Decided to try some appetizers for lunch, a crab cake (no photo), wonton wrapped shrimp and artichoke crab dip. All very tasty and fresh. Don't know if the wonton shrimp are seasonal or not on the menu anymore. Crab cakes are always great, chucky pieces and lightly fried. To finish off, the Paradise Key Lime Pie.

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