Gulf Coast, Texas to the Keys
Waterfront restaurants and cook your catch
Every restaurant on our port guides that sits on the water or the beach, and every one with a source saying they will cook what you caught. 99 ports, 471 places. We are not paid to list anyone here.
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Waterfront means on a bay, river, bayou, marina, canal or pier. Beachfront means on the sand or with Gulf views. Cook your catch rules differ by place (cleaned and filleted, per person charges, certain hours), so call first.
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Port Isabel, TX
Port Isabel fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Parrot Eyes
5801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Bring fresh caught seafood to be blackened, fried or grilled.
Waterfront at Parrot Eyes Watersports on the Laguna Madre; blackened fish tacos are named. On South Padre Island, just across the Queen Isabella Causeway.
- Waterfront
Dirty Al's at Pelican Station
201 S Garcia St, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Views of the bay and the Queen Isabella Causeway; also has a seafood market.
- Waterfront
Pirate's Fishing Pier Snack Bar
501 E Maxan St, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Snack bar on the pier with sandwiches, cold drinks and beer, beside the bait shop.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1808 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Creole and Cajun style seafood. On South Padre Island, just across the Queen Isabella Causeway.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Dirty Al's
33396 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside seafood near the north end of the causeway at State Park Rd. On South Padre Island, just across the Queen Isabella Causeway.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Louie's Backyard
2305 Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside on Laguna Blvd. On South Padre Island, just across the Queen Isabella Causeway.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Sea Ranch Restaurant & Bar
33330 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside; red snapper is named by the tourism board. On South Padre Island, just across the Queen Isabella Causeway.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
VIVA SPI
202 W Whiting St, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside at W Whiting St. On South Padre Island, just across the Queen Isabella Causeway.
Port Mansfield, TX
Port Mansfield fishing guide- Waterfront
Blues Chill and Grill
600 Mansfield Dr, Ste B, Port Mansfield, TX 78598
Waterfront bar and grill with seafood baskets, burgers and live music.
- Waterfront
Windjammer Restaurant and Lounge
1088 E Port Dr, Port Mansfield, TX 78598
Seafood, burgers and cocktails; the Port of Port Mansfield calls it a spot for after a day on the water.
South Padre Island, TX
South Padre Island fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Mahi Nic
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Dockside family dining per the tourism board.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Parrot Eyes
5801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Bring fresh caught seafood to be blackened, fried or grilled.
Waterfront at Parrot Eyes Watersports on the Laguna Madre; blackened fish tacos are named.
- BeachfrontCooks your catch
The Palms Beachfront Resort & Cafe on the Beach
3616 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Beachfront cafe in the dunes serving breakfast, sandwiches and blackened mahi mahi (Visit SPI beachfront guide).
- Beachfront
Clayton's Beach Bar & Grill
6900 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Beachfront bar and grill.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Blackbeard's
103 E Saturn Ln, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Seafood platters with house made tartar sauce.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1808 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Creole and Cajun style seafood.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Dirty Al's
33396 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside seafood near the north end of the causeway at State Park Rd.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Louie's Backyard
2305 Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside on Laguna Blvd.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Nautico Island Grill
1313 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Island grill with a deck.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Padre Island Brewing Company
3400 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Brewpub.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Sea Ranch Restaurant & Bar
33330 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside; red snapper is named by the tourism board.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Tom & Jerry's Beach Club Bar & Grill
3212 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
VIVA SPI
202 W Whiting St, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call before your trip to make sure they can.
Bayside at W Whiting St.
Aransas Pass, TX
Aransas Pass fishing guide- Waterfront
Redfish Willie's Waterfront Grill
Waterfront grill on Conn Brown Harbor named in a Texas Highways weekend guide.
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Doc's Seafood & Steaks Restaurant
Your catch: Bring in your fresh fish and the kitchen handles the rest; ask your server how it works (Visit Corpus Christi, March 2026).
Under the JFK Causeway bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway; you can arrive by boat and dock steps from the restaurant. Blackened fish and stuffed flounder are named.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Snoopy's Pier
Your catch: Listed by Visit Corpus Christi (March 2026) among restaurants that cook your catch; the listing gives no details, so call ahead.
Open air waterfront spot on Sunset Island near the JFK Causeway, founded by a commercial fisherman in 1980, with its own fish house; fried shrimp and fish sandwiches.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Cuban
Your catch: Bring your catch and they cook it blackened, fried or Cuban style with two sides (Visit Corpus Christi, March 2026).
Cuban restaurant on the Laguna Madre behind Marker 37 Marina, just down from Snoopy's Pier.
- Waterfront
Boathouse Bar and Grill
Bar and grill with waterfront patio dining.
- Beachfront
Eighteen 18 Eat & Drink
Seafood and steaks in the DoubleTree on North Beach with a beachfront patio.
- Waterfront
Elizabeth's at the Art Museum
Mediterranean inspired food inside the Art Museum of South Texas on the bayfront.
- Beachfront
Fajitaville
Beachside seafood and Tex Mex on North Beach.
- Waterfront
Gallery 41 Water's Edge Grill
Inside the Art Center of Corpus Christi with a patio over the water.
- Waterfront
Harrison's Landing
Floats in the downtown marina on the Peoples Street T Head; classic seafood.
- Waterfront
Perrin's on the Water
Cajun and Creole on the water with an outdoor deck; boudin balls and blackened chicken and tasso.
- Waterfront
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Steaks, game and seafood on the 20th floor of the Omni Bayfront.
- Waterfront
The Yardarm
Seafood with a deck over Corpus Christi Bay.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Hometown Seafood Co.
Your catch: 'You hook it, they cook it': your catch comes back as a fish entree with fries or rice (Visit Corpus Christi, March 2026).
Padre Island seafood house serving fresh, never frozen seafood.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
The Blue Clove
Your catch: Cooks your catch grilled, fried or blackened with a pecan, tortilla or coconut crust, served with rice and vegetables; 1.5 pound limit per person (Visit Corpus Christi, March 2026).
Chef run seafood spot using local Gulf fish, grouper, drum and blue crab.
Port Aransas, TX
Port Aransas fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
FINS Grill & Icehouse
420 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Your catch: 'You Hook 'Em, We Cook 'Em': after your fishing trip they cook your catch the way you like it while you relax on the deck.
On the water by the Port Aransas Marina next to Deep Sea Headquarters, with a deck and bar over the harbor.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Virginia's on the Bay
815 Trout St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Your catch: Bring your fresh caught, filleted fish and they prepare it grilled, fried or blackened.
Waterfront with an open air deck; you can pull up your boat and dock for dinner.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Castaways Seafood & Grill
337 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Your catch: Menu has a 'We Cook Your Catch' section: blackened, fried or grilled, served with hushpuppies; bring it pan ready or the charge doubles, about 1/2 lb per person recommended.
Seafood and grill on the main drag (Alister St).
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Trout Street Bar & Grill
104 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Your catch: Site shows 'Bring Your Own Fish', fried or blackened; listed under Cook Your Catch in the chamber's March 2024 article. Ask about details.
By the harbor; the chamber names its grilled Gulf shrimp tacos.
Crystal Beach, TX
Crystal Beach fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Stingaree Restaurant
1295 N. Stingaree Dr., Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Your catch: A Google review from about a year ago says they have a hook and cook option and will cook your catch; a review from about 2 years ago says the menu offers a you hook it, we cook it option for fish.
On East Galveston Bay, reachable by boat or road; the marina has concrete ramps, gas, ice and bait (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A 2026 fishing blog says it cooks your catch, but the restaurant site does not, so call to ask.
Freeport, TX
Freeport fishing guide- Waterfront
Dorado's Dive Club
135 Shark Lane, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Deck over the Intracoastal Waterway; burgers, fried fish and oysters. In neighboring Surfside Beach.
- Waterfront
Hooks on the Brazos - Icehouse & Marina
719 S Avenue A, Freeport, TX 77541
Icehouse restaurant at a marina on the Old Brazos River, in the same building as Texas Legend Charters; live music.
- Beachfront
Seahorse Bar & Grill
310 Ocean Dr, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Breakfast, lunch and dinner with over 200 feet of beachfront dining; Gulf seafood, burgers and sandwiches, takeout available. In neighboring Surfside Beach.
Galveston, TX
Galveston fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Waterman's Restaurant
14302 Stewart Rd., Galveston, TX 77554
Your catch: Menu lists 'You Hook It, We Cook It', priced per person, your choice of grilled, blackened or fried with one side.
On the West End next to Waterman's marina (120 covered slips, live bait) near Galveston Island State Park; menu includes Gulf red snapper.
- Beachfront
Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
1212 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Beachfront Cajun and Creole seafood: gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, catfish and shrimp etouffee.
- Waterfront
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX
Large waterfront restaurant on the harbor by the Tall Ship Elissa and the cruise terminal.
- Beachfront
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Seafood restaurant on the Seawall with Gulf views, founded in 1911.
- Waterfront
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Outdoor dining on the 61st Street Fishing Pier; fried shrimp and fish tacos.
- Waterfront
Katie's Seafood House
2000 Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX
Waterfront restaurant supplied by Katie's Seafood Market next door; shrimp platter on the menu.
- Beachfront
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Gulf seafood and Southern comfort food with beach views: fried shrimp, fresh fish, seafood platters.
- Waterfront
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway St, Galveston, TX
On the marina with an outdoor terrace over the boats; steaks and Gulf seafood.
- Beachfront
The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Casual beachfront spot with several bars and outdoor decks; fried shrimp and fish tacos.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Huli-Huli Hut
504 25th St, Galveston, TX
Your catch: Several Google reviews from the last year (about 2 and 3 months ago) say guests brought in fish they caught that day and the kitchen cooked it; one calls it a great catch and cook spot.
Tiki bar with Hawaiian style dishes, fresh seafood and crawfish.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Reel Nauti Marina Bar & Grill
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX
Your catch: A Google review from about 3 months ago says you can bring your catch in and they will cook it fried, grilled or blackened and serve it with sides.
Casual outdoor bar over Galveston Harbor serving Gulf seafood.
Kemah, TX
Kemah fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Topwater Grill
815 Avenue O, San Leon, TX 77539
Your catch: Google reviews from about 1 and 2 years ago say they cook your filleted fish with two sides.
About 10 minutes south in San Leon on Galveston Bay at April Fool Point Marina; runs its own shrimp and oyster boats.
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Noah's Ark Restaurant & Palapa Bar on Galveston Bay
4438 Boulevard St, Bacliff, TX 77518
Tiki-hut bar and grill on Galveston Bay in Bacliff with bay views, per Google's description.
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Opus Ocean Grille
1510 Marina Bay Dr #124, Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
Waterfront seafood with outdoor seating on Marina Bay Dr in Clear Lake Shores, per Google's description.
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Sundance Grille
800 Mariners Dr, Kemah, TX 77565
Breakfast spot at Waterford Harbor Marina in Kemah, reachable by car or boat.
Matagorda, TX
Matagorda fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Waterfront Restaurant
190 County Rd 214, Matagorda, TX 77457
Your catch: Bring in your filleted fish and they will prepare it in their kitchen; ask the restaurant for details.
At the entrance to Matagorda Harbor off Hwy 60 South; seafood, steaks, sandwiches and salads with harbor views. Texas Highways names stuffed flounder and soft shell crab.
Palacios, TX
Palacios fishing guide- Waterfront
Danny's Seafood House
1000 1st St, Palacios, TX 77465
Seafood restaurant on the bayfront with outdoor dining over the water.
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The Point
608 1st St, Palacios, TX 77465
Country food spot on the bayfront that serves breakfast.
San Leon, TX
San Leon fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Topwater Grill
815 Avenue O, San Leon, TX 77539
Your catch: Google reviews from about 1 year ago and about 2 years ago say the restaurant will cook your fish if it is filleted, served with two sides for about 15 to 16 dollars.
On Galveston Bay at April Fool Point Marina with a seasonal bait house; runs its own shrimp and oyster boats. Fishing articles say it cooks your catch, but its own site does not, so call ahead.
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Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House
113 6th, San Leon, TX 77539
Oyster house with a waterfront terrace; raw and smothered oysters, chowder and crispy red snapper.
Sargent, TX
Sargent fishing guide- Waterfront
The Crab Trap Grill
19563 FM457, Sargent, TX 77414
Canalside BYO eatery with a deck serving regional seafood and steaks, per Google's description.
Surfside Beach, TX
Surfside Beach fishing guide- Waterfront
Dorado's Dive Club
135 Shark Lane, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Deck over the Intracoastal Waterway; burgers, fried fish and oysters.
- Beachfront
Seahorse Bar & Grill
310 Ocean Dr, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Breakfast, lunch and dinner with over 200 feet of beachfront dining; Gulf seafood, burgers and sandwiches, takeout available.
- Beachfront
The Breeze Beachside Cafe and Bar
2218 Bluewater Hwy, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Beachside cafe and bar with a view of the gulf.
Buras, LA
Buras fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Crawgator's Bar & Grill
237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Your catch: The 2026 menu lists "You hook 'em, we cook 'em", cooked how you like, sides not included, charged per person.
Inside Venice Marina, about 15 minutes south of Buras on Highway 23.
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Ponderosa Restaurant@DeltaMarina
317 Rosemarie Dr suite a, Buras, LA 70041
Restaurant at Delta Marina on the north end of Buras toward Empire, known for oysters.
Cameron, LA
Cameron fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Lighthouse Bend
190 Davis Road, Cameron, LA
Your catch: Part of Louisiana Catch and Cook: bring your catch cleaned, filleted and packaged on ice, and contact the restaurant well ahead.
Two story restaurant on the river at the edge of the Gulf with marina views, plate lunches on weekdays and a market on site.
Chauvin, LA
Chauvin fishing guide- Waterfront
Lighthouse Restaurant at CoCo Marina
106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA 70344
Waterfront restaurant at CoCo Marina with lunch, dinner and brunch menus; known for Wine Island Shrimp.
Cocodrie, LA
Cocodrie fishing guide- Waterfront
Lighthouse Restaurant at CoCo Marina
106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA 70344
Waterfront restaurant at CoCo Marina with lunch, dinner and brunch menus; known for Wine Island Shrimp.
Delacroix, LA
Delacroix fishing guide- RestaurantCooks your catch
CRAVE
Meraux, LA
Your catch: Part of Louisiana Catch and Cook: bring your licensed catch cleaned, filleted, packaged and on ice; it is cooked for your party within four hours. Contact them well before your trip.
Restaurant in Meraux on the way down from Chalmette; a longer drive back from the launches.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
De Pope Launch & Tavern
Violet, LA
Your catch: Part of Louisiana Catch and Cook: bring your licensed catch cleaned, filleted, packaged and on ice; it is cooked for your party within four hours. Contact them well before your trip.
Launch and tavern in Violet on the road down to Hopedale and Delacroix.
Grand Isle, LA
Grand Isle fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Hurricane Hole
1851 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Your catch: The restaurant's dining page says it will also cook your catch; call ahead.
Restaurant at the Hurricane Hole resort and marina with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus.
- Waterfront
Bridge Side Marina Deli
1618 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Deli at the marina by the Grand Isle bridge serving breakfast and lunch to take on fishing trips.
Hopedale, LA
Hopedale fishing guide- RestaurantCooks your catch
CRAVE
Meraux, LA
Your catch: Part of Louisiana Catch and Cook: bring your licensed catch cleaned, filleted, packaged and on ice; it is cooked for your party within four hours. Contact them well before your trip.
Restaurant in Meraux on the way down from Chalmette; a longer drive back from the launches.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
De Pope Launch & Tavern
Violet, LA
Your catch: Part of Louisiana Catch and Cook: bring your licensed catch cleaned, filleted, packaged and on ice; it is cooked for your party within four hours. Contact them well before your trip.
Launch and tavern in Violet on the road down to Hopedale and Delacroix.
Houma, LA
Houma fishing guide- Waterfront
Bayou Delight Restaurant
4038 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, LA 70360
Waterside Cajun restaurant with live music and dancing on Friday and Saturday.
- Waterfront
Ceana's Cajun Cooking
6478 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363
Family spot since 1977 with a broad menu and bayou views, on the road south toward Dulac.
- Waterfront
Melvin's Restaurant
1023 Saadi Street, Houma, LA 70363
Waterfront restaurant mixing American classics with local flavors.
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans fishing guide- Waterfront
The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
7900 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
Casual waterfront spot overlooking Lake Pontchartrain with an outdoor deck, boiled crabs, shrimp, oysters and fried and grilled seafood.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Ye Olde College Inn
3000 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Your catch: Part of Louisiana Catch and Cook: bring your licensed catch cleaned, filleted, packaged and on ice; it is cooked for your party within four hours. Contact the restaurant well before your trip.
Uptown on South Carrollton with a nightly fresh catch special of Gulf fish.
Port Fourchon, LA
Port Fourchon fishing guide- Waterfront
C Moran Steakhouse
27900 LA-1, Port Fourchon, LA
Steakhouse at Moran's Marina on LA-1 in Fourchon; Google shows no hours, call ahead.
Slidell, LA
Slidell fishing guide- Waterfront
Phil's Marina Cafe
1194 Harbor Dr, Slidell, LA 70458
Casual Louisiana seafood eatery at the marina on Harbor Dr, per Google's description.
Venice, LA
Venice fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Crawgator's Bar & Grill
237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Your catch: The 2026 menu lists "You hook 'em, we cook 'em", cooked how you like, sides not included, charged per person.
Inside Venice Marina; menu has burgers, gumbo and a seafood baked potato, plus grilled or blackened fish and shrimp.
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Cypress Grill LLC
226 Cypress Cove Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Seafood restaurant at the Cypress Cove marina lodge.
Bay St. Louis, MS
Bay St. Louis fishing guide- Waterfront
Shaggy's Pass Harbor
120 Hiern Ave, Pass Christian, MS 39571
At Pass Christian Harbor with waterfront views; peel and eat shrimp, seafood platters, po-boys and tacos.
Biloxi, MS
Biloxi fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Blind Tiger Biloxi
265 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Your catch: Own site says "Bring us your fresh catch and we'll throw it on the grill" and "you catch it, we'll cook it."
Open air spot on the water across from Harrah's; boats can pull up to the dock on the west side of the restaurant.
- Beachfront
Shaggy's Biloxi Beach
1763 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Beachside with peel and eat shrimp and seafood platters.
- Beachfront
The Reef
1749 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Seafood platters with Gulf views on Beach Blvd.
- Beachfront
White Pillars Restaurant
1696 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Beachfront historic home serving seasonal seafood and steak; dinner Wed to Sat and Sunday brunch.
Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin Island fishing guide- Waterfront
Dockside Seafood
1102 De Soto Ave, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Seafood, burgers and tacos on the dock with inside and outside seating.
- Waterfront
Islander's Restaurant & Bar
1504 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Gulf seafood with indoor and outdoor seating and a dog friendly front deck; sunset views.
- Waterfront
Pelican Pub
1102 Desoto Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
On Aloe Bay with boat slips for rent; food from JT's Sunset Grill.
- Beachfront
The Carriage Wine & Market
1522 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Wine bar with a bites menu, bottle shop and specialty grocery with beach views.
Fairhope, AL
Fairhope fishing guide- Waterfront
Sunset Pointe
Waterfront at Fly Creek Marina; known for seasonal grilled or fried snapper throats and crab meatballs.
Fort Morgan, AL
Fort Morgan fishing guide- Waterfront
Pelican Scoops Ice Cream
At Fort Morgan Marina with ice cream, snow cones and milkshakes and a balcony over Mobile Bay.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Mikee's Seafood Restaurant
205 East 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Raw oysters, po-boys and seafood plates; all you can eat shrimp, fish, crab and clams.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
5160 Hwy 180 W, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Grill inside Sassy Bass Market Place on Fort Morgan Road with grocery, pizza and deli, liquor store, seafood market and gift shop.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
In the Waterway Village district on the Intracoastal Waterway; opens every day at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast.
Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Tacky Jacks Orange Beach
27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
On the water overlooking Cotton Bayou and the Perdido Pass bridge; opens every day at 7 a.m. with breakfast.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Galley on the River
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Restaurant and bar with river views in Bon Secour.
- Waterfront
Bywater Beachside
Beach bar and grill on the Gulf State Park Pier.
- Waterfront
Original Oyster House
Family friendly waterfront seafood with gumbo and crab.
- Beachfront
Sea N Suds & Oyster Bar
Casual family seafood right on the beach; all you can eat mullet.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Off the main drag on Canal Road in Orange Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Your catch: Own site says "You catch em', We cook em'" and "If you have a good day fishing, bring em' to us." Also in the tourism board's Cook Your Catch category.
Seafood shack and oyster bar on Canal Road, serving since 1984; pickup orders.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Gulf Shores Steamer at SanRoc Cay
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Steamed Gulf seafood including Royal Red shrimp at SanRoc Cay.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Luna's Eat & Drink
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Seafood with Southern cooking in Orange Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Mikee's Seafood Restaurant
205 East 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Raw oysters, po-boys and seafood plates; all you can eat shrimp, fish, crab and clams.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
5160 Hwy 180 W, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Grill inside Sassy Bass Market Place on Fort Morgan Road with grocery, pizza and deli, liquor store, seafood market and gift shop.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
In the Waterway Village district on the Intracoastal Waterway; opens every day at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Wolf Bay Restaurant at Foley
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Family owned seafood restaurant in Foley.
Gulfport, MS
Gulfport fishing guide- Beachfront
Shaggy's Gulfport Beach
Beachside with peel and eat shrimp and seafood platters.
- Waterfront
Steve's Marina Restaurant
213 East Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS 39560
At Long Beach Harbor. Named on the Coastal Mississippi tourism board's current Long Beach page.
- Waterfront
The Chimneys Restaurant
1640 East Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501
Gulfport waterfront in a restored mansion; lunch and dinner Tue to Fri, dinner Sat, Sunday brunch.
- Waterfront
White Cap Seafood Restaurant
560 Beach Dr, Gulfport, MS 39507
Overlooks the Gulf near the Gulfport harbor; shrimp and oysters; open every day except Tuesday.
Mobile, AL
Mobile fishing guide- Waterfront
Bluegill Restaurant
On the Causeway five minutes from downtown; wharf deck over the Mobile River Delta with a boat dock and a discount for boaters; gumbo, po-boys and flaming oysters.
Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Blind Tiger Biloxi
265 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Your catch: Own site says "Bring us your fresh catch and we'll throw it on the grill" and "you catch it, we'll cook it."
Open air spot on the water across from Harrah's; boats can pull up to the dock on the west side of the restaurant.
- Waterfront
Anthony's Steaks & Seafood
1217 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Bayfront steak and seafood in Ocean Springs.
Orange Beach, AL
Orange Beach fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Flora-Bama Yacht Club
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Open air waterfront dining on Ole River in Perdido Key, across from the Flora-Bama Lounge.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
GTs on the Bay
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Overlooks Wolf Bay on Canal Road.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
OSO at Bear Point Harbor
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
At Bear Point Harbor marina with a relaxed menu.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Pelican Grill
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Seafood restaurant overlooking San Roc Cay Marina.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Shipp's Dockside Upper Deck
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Upscale casual dockside dining for families with craft cocktails.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Tacky Jacks Orange Beach
27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
On the water overlooking Cotton Bayou and the Perdido Pass bridge; opens every day at 7 a.m. with breakfast.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Zeke's Restaurant and Landing
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
At Zeke's Landing marina with outdoor dining and a kids play area.
- Waterfront
Barometer Waterfront Grille
Waterfront seafood and coastal dishes.
- Beachfront
COASTAL Orange Beach
Beachfront bar with a full kitchen.
- Waterfront
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
17400 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, FL 32507
Open air grill on Ole River; own site says you can pull up in your boat. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Waterfront
Shipp's Dockside Grill Lower Deck
Fast casual counter service downstairs at Shipp's Dockside.
- Beachfront
The Gulf
Casual seaside spot on the beach.
- Waterfront
Tiki & Raw Bar
Open air raw bar on the water overlooking Terry Cove.
- Beachfront
Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort
Gulf Coast cooking with a seasonal menu and Gulf front views.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Cobalt the Restaurant
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Contemporary coastal cooking in Orange Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Off the main drag on Canal Road in Orange Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Doc's Seafood & Steaks
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Seafood and steak restaurant in Orange Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Your catch: Own site says "You catch em', We cook em'" and "If you have a good day fishing, bring em' to us." Also in the tourism board's Cook Your Catch category.
Seafood shack and oyster bar on Canal Road, serving since 1984; pickup orders.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Ginny Lane Bar and Grill at The Wharf
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
At The Wharf with appetizers, soups and entrees.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Gulf Shores Steamer at SanRoc Cay
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Steamed Gulf seafood including Royal Red shrimp at SanRoc Cay.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Latitude 30 at Perdido Beach Resort
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Restaurant at Perdido Beach Resort with American and regional dishes.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Luna's Eat & Drink
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Seafood with Southern cooking in Orange Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
In the Waterway Village district on the Intracoastal Waterway; opens every day at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Villaggio Grille at The Wharf
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Italian fusion restaurant at The Wharf.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange Beach
Your catch: Will prepare your fish the way you like. Call ahead to confirm.
Family owned seafood restaurant.
Pass Christian, MS
Pass Christian fishing guide- Waterfront
Shaggy's Pass Harbor
120 Hiern Ave, Pass Christian, MS 39571
At Pass Christian Harbor with waterfront views; peel and eat shrimp, seafood platters, po-boys and tacos.
- Waterfront
Steve's Marina Restaurant
213 East Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS 39560
At Long Beach Harbor. Named on the Coastal Mississippi tourism board's current Long Beach page.
Apalachicola, FL
Apalachicola fishing guide- Waterfront
Eastpoint Beer Company
Small craft brewery with a waterfront view in Eastpoint; serves pizza.
- Waterfront
Half Shell Dockside
301 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
On the water at Scipio Creek Marina; the site invites boaters to tie off, and the menu has local oysters, grouper and shrimp.
- Waterfront
The Red Shed
Barbecue on the Eastpoint waterfront with outdoor seating; BYOB.
Cape San Blas, FL
Cape San Blas fishing guide- Waterfront
Ralphie's Fish Camp
470 Marina Dr., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Waterfront seafood at Point South Marina; the site says come by land or water and has a live marina cam.
Carrabelle, FL
Carrabelle fishing guide- Waterfront
Fathom's Steam Room and Raw Bar
201 St. James Avenue, Carrabelle, FL 32322
On the Carrabelle waterfront with outdoor seating over the harbor; steamed, grilled and raw seafood and a full bar.
Destin, FL
Destin fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar
116 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541
Your catch: Bring your catch to be cooked to order with sides of your choice (Emerald Coast Magazine, July 2026); call ahead in peak season.
Dockside on Destin Harbor with live entertainment.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Brotula's Seafood House and Steamer
210-D Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541
Your catch: Leave your filleted fish with the hostess and staff keep it on ice; the kitchen fries, grills or blackens it with coleslaw, fries and hush puppies (Emerald Coast Magazine, July 2026).
Waterfront on Destin Harbor beside the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Dewey Destin's Harborside
202 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541
Your catch: Cooks your cleaned, filleted catch fried, grilled or blackened, served family style with coleslaw and two sides; indoor or deck seating (Emerald Coast Magazine, July 2026).
Sit down restaurant on Destin Harbor looking over the docked boats.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Harbor Docks
538 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Your catch: Named by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board as a cook your catch restaurant that prepares anglers' fish smoked, grilled, fried or blackened (2025 Gulf to Table feature).
On Destin Harbor; seafood comes from its own wholesale market each morning.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Harry T's Lighthouse
46 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541
Your catch: Listed by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board as a hook and cook restaurant that cooks your catch family style; most places want fish cleaned and filleted first.
Two story lighthouse building at HarborWalk Village on Destin Harbor; brunch seven days.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Edge Seafood Restaurant and Skybar
Your catch: Listed by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board among restaurants that will cook your catch.
Waterfront views with Gulf seafood, per the tourism board.
- Waterfront
LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina Dr., Destin, FL 32541
At Legendary Marina.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Crab Island Cantina
Your catch: Listed by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board among restaurants that will cook your catch.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
Your catch: Listed by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board as a hook and cook restaurant; the original Dewey Destin's is a dock style, order at the window spot.
The original Dewey Destin's, run by descendants of Destin's founder.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
East Pass Seafood and Oyster Bar
Your catch: Named by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board as a cook your catch restaurant that prepares anglers' fish smoked, grilled, fried or blackened (2025 Gulf to Table feature).
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Jackacudas Seafood and Sushi
36120 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, FL 32541
Your catch: Listed by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism board as a hook and cook spot; it will cook your fish but will not turn it into sushi.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach fishing guide- Waterfront
Soundside Waterfront Bar
189 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Waterfront on the sound in downtown Fort Walton Beach.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
790 On the Gulf
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead and bring fish cleaned and filleted.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Angler's Beachside Grill
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead and bring fish cleaned and filleted.
On Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead and bring fish cleaned and filleted.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf Breeze fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Shaggy's Pensacola Beach
701 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Your catch: Shaggy's says it cooks your fresh catch grilled, blackened or fried, on a platter or in a taco; Hot Spots Charters says anglers walk from the cleaning table at its dock up to Shaggy's.
At the Pensacola Beach Marina.
- Beachfront
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
On the sand on Pensacola Beach; arrive by boat, board or on foot. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
Keaton Beach, FL
Keaton Beach fishing guide- Beachfront
Keaton Beach Hot Dog Stand
Beachside spot serving seafood, burgers and hot dogs with an outdoor raw bar and a second story deck; the Taylor County tourism post dates from 2011 (updated 2023) and no 2025 or 2026 sign of it was found after Hurricane Helene, so call first.
Mexico Beach, FL
Mexico Beach fishing guide- Beachfront
Toucan's Restaurant
719 US-98, Mexico Beach, FL 32456
Beachfront restaurant with Gulf views.
Navarre, FL
Navarre fishing guide- Waterfront
Windjammers on the Pier Restaurant and Bar
8579 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre Beach, FL 32566
On Gulf Boulevard at Navarre Beach.
Niceville, FL
Niceville fishing guide- Waterfront
LJ Schooners Restaurant at BWB Marina
290 Yacht Club Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
Restaurant at BWB Marina.
Panacea, FL
Panacea fishing guide- Waterfront
Angelo and Sons Seafood Restaurant
5 Mashes Sands Rd, Panacea, FL
On pilings over Ochlockonee Bay with a deck; seafood fried, grilled, blackened or broiled. Open Wednesday to Sunday per a 2024 Tallahassee Democrat guide.
- Waterfront
The Salty Donkey
99 Rock Landing Rd, Panacea, FL
Casual waterfront spot next to Rock Landing Dock where shrimp boats unload.
Panama City, FL
Panama City fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Tarpon Dock Seafood and Grill
234 E Beach Dr, Panama City, FL
Your catch: Bring your cleaned fish and they will prepare it.
On East Beach Drive downtown.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
1151 Bayview Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Your catch: Destination Panama City's May 2026 hook and cook guide lists it; choose grilled, blackened or fried. Call ahead for terms.
Waterfront in St. Andrews with a 320 foot dock and two level deck; Gulf seafood grilled, blackened or fried.
- Waterfront
Bayou Joe's
On Massalina Bayou across from the marina, boats can dock; serves breakfast, oyster po'boys and the Trash Burger.
- Waterfront
Capt. Anderson's Restaurant
5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
On Grand Lagoon beside Capt. Anderson's Marina, with a waterfront seafood market.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Captain's Table Fish House Restaurant
1110 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Your catch: Bring your cleaned catch and the kitchen prepares it.
In St. Andrews near the marina, with live music on the patio.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Hunt's Oyster Bar
1150 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Your catch: Bring your cleaned catch and tell the kitchen how you want it prepared.
Yellow bungalow by the bay in St. Andrews, a stop on the Panama City Oyster Trail.
Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beach fishing guide- Beachfront
Barefoot on the Beach Bar and Grill
Gulf views; serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with oysters and shrimp baskets.
- Beachfront
Bayou on the Beach Cafe
11115 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Beachfront spot known for seafood gumbo, po'boys, oysters and jambalaya. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Waterfront
Boon Docks Restaurant
14854 Bay View Cir, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Overlooks the docks on West Bay; shrimp tacos, fried shrimp and grouper.
- Waterfront
Capt. Anderson's Restaurant
5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
On the water beside Capt. Anderson's Marina on Grand Lagoon; waterfront market sells fresh catch to go and homemade seasonings.
- Beachfront
Harpoon Harry's
Beachfront; known for its seafood bucket.
- Beachfront
Hook'd Pier Bar and Grill
On the beach across from Pier Park; burgers, Cajun po'boys, gumbo and Gulf seafood.
- Beachfront
Schooners
5121 Gulf Dr, Panama City, FL 32408
Beachfront near St. Andrews Pass with live music; grouper baskets and blackened fish.
- Beachfront
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar
Beachfront restaurant with a back deck and tiki bar.
- Beachfront
Sunnyside Grill
Family run beachside breakfast spot; eggs, omelets, pancakes and waffles.
- Waterfront
The Grand Marlin Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Waterfront on Grand Lagoon with a shucked-to-order oyster bar and the North Drop Bar.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
J. Michael's Restaurant
3210 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Your catch: Bring your catch filleted and deboned; they grill or fry it and serve it with vegetables and two sides (FishingBooker, updated May 2026).
On Thomas Drive near Grand Lagoon.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
The Deckhand Social
3901 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Your catch: Bring your own fish; the hook and cook option is fried, grilled or blackened with two sides. Fish should be cleaned, filleted and bagged; call ahead in peak season.
Weekend brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; no to-go orders after 5 p.m.
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Shaggy's Pensacola Beach
701 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Your catch: Shaggy's says it cooks your fresh catch grilled, blackened or fried, on a platter or in a taco; Hot Spots Charters says anglers walk from the cleaning table at its dock up to Shaggy's.
About 15 minutes from downtown over the Pensacola Bay and Bob Sikes bridges, at the Pensacola Beach Marina.
- Waterfront
The Fish House
600 South Barracks St., Pensacola, FL 32501
Waterfront on Pensacola Bay downtown; also serves brunch.
- Waterfront
The Oar House
1000 S. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32502
Waterfront on Bayou Chico.
Pensacola Beach, FL
Pensacola Beach fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Shaggy's Pensacola Beach
701 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Your catch: Shaggy's says it cooks your fresh catch grilled, blackened or fried, on a platter or in a taco; Hot Spots Charters says anglers walk from the cleaning table at its dock up to Shaggy's.
At the Pensacola Beach Marina by the bridge.
- Beachfront
Casino Beach Bar and Grille
41 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Steps from the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier with a beach view.
- Waterfront
Paradise Bar and Grill
21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Sound side waterfront; Hot Spots Charters lists it among places that serve your fish.
- Waterfront
Red Fish Blue Fish
5B Via De Luna Drive, Suite B, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Waterfront seafood spot with oysters.
Perdido Key, FL
Perdido Key fishing guide- Waterfront
Bushwacker's Landing
13515 Canal Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
Family owned waterfront restaurant in Perdido Key.
- Beachfront
Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar
17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507
Beachfront at the state line. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Waterfront
Perdido Key Oyster Bar Restaurant and Marina
13700 River Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507
Waterfront with a marina; oysters, gumbo, snapper, mahi, tuna and whole flounder.
- Waterfront
Shrimp Basket
14600 Perdido Key Dr., Seville Harbour Marina, Slip #N1, Perdido Key, FL 32507
At Seville Harbour Marina.
- Beachfront
The Crab Trap
16495 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507
Beachfront; also listed for breakfast and brunch.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Flora-Bama Yacht Club
17350 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507
Your catch: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism lists it in its Cook Your Catch category; no terms are given, so call ahead.
On Ole River across Perdido Key Drive from the Flora-Bama Lounge.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Salty Pearl Raw Bar
13470 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
Your catch: Mobile Bay Magazine (summer 2026) says you can bring in your fresh catch straight off the boat to be cooked; call ahead for terms.
Port St. Joe, FL
Port St. Joe fishing guide- Waterfront
Hunt's Oyster Bar on St. Joe Bay
1937 SR 30A, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Raw bar with a bay view, above the original St. Joe Shrimp Company on Simmons Bayou.
- Waterfront
Ralphie's Fish Camp
470 Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Casual waterfront dining at Point South Marina with marina views; lunch and dinner.
St. George Island, FL
St. George Island fishing guide- Beachfront
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
68 W Gorrie Dr, St. George Island, FL
Beachfront with a Gulf facing deck, reachable from the beach; raw oysters, shrimp baskets and grouper sandwich.
- Waterfront
Eastpoint Beer Company
Brewery and taproom overlooking Apalachicola Bay with hand tossed pizza.
St. Marks, FL
St. Marks fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Riverside Cafe
69 Riverside Dr, St Marks, FL 32355
Your catch: Natural North Florida says they will cook fresh fish patrons bring in from the dock. Call ahead to confirm terms.
On the St. Marks River with dockside seating for about 160; blackened grouper sandwich, raw bar oysters and smoked mullet, stone crab in season. Live music weekends spring to fall.
Steinhatchee, FL
Steinhatchee fishing guide- Waterfront
Who Dat Bar and Grill
7022 SW 358 Hwy, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
At Good Times Marina across the river in Jena, open air dining watching boats come in, locally caught fish; no 2025 or 2026 sign of it was found after the 2024 hurricanes, so call first.
Anna Maria Island, FL
Anna Maria Island fishing guide- Waterfront
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
On the Historic Bridge Street Pier over the Intracoastal; boat docking at the pier.
- Beachfront
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Gulf front seafood restaurant on the beach with a menu built around locally caught fish.
- Beachfront
Bridge Street Bistro
111 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Three floors with Gulf views; mussels, cobia tacos, shrimp and grits.
- Waterfront
Cortez Kitchen
Waterfront fish shack in the Historic Cortez Fishing Village with weekend live music; steamed clams, peel and eat shrimp, buffalo grouper sandwich.
- Waterfront
Rod and Reel Pier
Restaurant on the fishing pier at the north end of Anna Maria Island.
- Waterfront
Star Fish Company Dockside Restaurant
12306 46th Ave W, Cortez, FL 34215
Counter service seafood on the working waterfront in Cortez, served from the attached seafood market; cash only per a 2025 article.
- Waterfront
Swordfish Grill
Waterfront restaurant in Cortez across the inlet from Cortez Kitchen, same owners and shared parking lot.
- Beachfront
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
Beachfront tables on the Gulf at the north end of the island; grouper sandwich and stone crab in season.
- Waterfront
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216
Coastal menu with Tampa Bay views near the Anna Maria City Pier.
- Waterfront
Tide Tables
12507 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
On the water at the Cortez causeway to Anna Maria Island; known for grouper, fish tacos and mahi.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daiquiri Deck Bradenton Beach
107 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Your catch: Daiquiri Deck says all locations run a Catch and Cook program: fish must come from a certified fishing charter, be cleaned and filleted and kept below 41 degrees; a per person prep charge applies and everyone in the party signs a waiver.
On Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach near the Historic Bridge Street Pier, with a rooftop.
Boca Grande, FL
Boca Grande fishing guide- Waterfront
Eagle Grille
220 Harbor Dr, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Upstairs over the Boca Grande Marina; dinner.
- Waterfront
Miller's Dockside Bar and Grille
220 Harbor Dr, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Ground floor of the building overlooking the Boca Grande Marina; lunch and dinner.
- Beachfront
South Beach Bar and Grille
760 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Lunch with beach and sunset views at the south end of the island.
- Waterfront
The Pink Elephant
491 Bayou Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Gasparilla Inn restaurant on the bay; upstairs dining, downstairs pub and patio; lunch and dinner.
Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs fishing guide- Waterfront
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Waterfront grill on Bonita Beach Road with coastal food; first come seating and valet parking.
Bradenton, FL
Bradenton fishing guide- Waterfront
Cortez Kitchen
Waterfront fish shack in the Cortez fishing village.
- Waterfront
Oak and Stone
1201 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL
Downtown rooftop with river views; pizza, burgers and a self pour beer wall.
- Waterfront
Pier 22
1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL
Marina side patio on the Manatee River by the Green Bridge; seafood, sushi and daily fish specials; dock and dine.
- Waterfront
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
995 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
On Regatta Pointe Marina across the river from downtown; seafood and steaks, known for lobster pot pie.
- Waterfront
Riviera Dunes Dockside
102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL
Casual indoor and outdoor spot inside Riviera Dunes Marina; seafood baskets and comfort food.
- Waterfront
Star Fish Company Dockside Restaurant
12306 46th Ave W, Cortez, FL 34215
Outdoor kitchen on Sarasota Bay beside the seafood market in the Cortez fishing village; cash only, lines form early.
- Waterfront
Swordfish Grill
Waterfront restaurant in Cortez next to Cortez Kitchen, same owners.
- Waterfront
Tide Tables
12507 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
On the water at the Cortez bridge; grouper, fish tacos and mahi.
- Waterfront
Whiskey Joe's
5313 19th St E, Ellenton, FL
Riverfront spot with an island style menu and sand floor seating.
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral fishing guide- Waterfront
Cape Harbour Oyster Bar and Grill
Canal side oyster bar in Cape Coral with a daily catch on the menu.
- Waterfront
Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL
Waterfront tiki patio in Matlacha with Italian, seafood and sandwiches; live music daily.
- Waterfront
Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar and Grill
5951 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Casual dockside spot at the Westin Cape Coral marina at Cape Harbour, reachable by boat with 20 slips; hours are seasonal.
- Waterfront
Rumrunners
Casual waterfront restaurant at Cape Harbour, open since 2003; seafood, steaks and burgers.
- Waterfront
Yucatan Waterfront
4875 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL
Waterfront bar and restaurant in Matlacha with steaks, seafood and bar food.
Captiva Island, FL
Captiva Island fishing guide- Waterfront
Crow's Nest Steakhouse
15951 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL
Steakhouse at 'Tween Waters with sunset views.
- Waterfront
The Green Flash
15183 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL
Waterfront on Pine Island Sound with dockside dining; seafood heavy menu; lunch and dinner daily.
- Beachfront
The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse Ln, Captiva, FL
Beachfront pub style restaurant open since the 1970s, known for sunset views; reopened March 14, 2026 after Hurricane Milton repairs.
- Beachfront
The Shipyard
15951 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL
Nautical themed seafood restaurant at 'Tween Waters with Gulf views; Captiva Crust pizza inside.
Cedar Key, FL
Cedar Key fishing guide- Waterfront
Annie's Cafe
609 6th St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Southern home cooking at SR 24 with a back patio on the bayou; breakfast includes biscuits and grilled mullet.
- Waterfront
Low Key Hideaway
12050 SR 24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Tiki bar on SR 24 coming into town, 21 and up, with sunset views.
Chokoloskee, FL
Chokoloskee fishing guide- Waterfront
Camellia Street Grill
202 Camellia St E, Everglades City, FL
Riverfront patio and screened porch in Everglades City.
Clearwater, FL
Clearwater fishing guide- Beachfront
Caretta on the Gulf
500 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL
Gulf view restaurant at the Sandpearl Resort with a sushi and ceviche bar.
- Beachfront
Crabby's Beachside Pavilion
Open air Gulf front bar and grill operating since 1926, formerly the Palm Pavilion; seafood and steaks, live music nightly.
- Waterfront
Crabby's Dockside
37 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
On the water at Clearwater Beach Marina; known for Florida grouper.
- Beachfront
Drift
Seafood focused seasonal menu at the Opal Sol resort with Gulf views.
- Beachfront
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St, Clearwater Beach, FL
Beachfront on the sand with two bars and live music; known for grouper and seafood specials.
- Beachfront
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe
Casual cafe on Beach Walk with Gulf views.
- Waterfront
Island Way Grill
20 Island Way, Clearwater, FL
Waterfront on Clearwater Harbor next to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium; coconut shrimp, grilled octopus, seafood platter.
- Beachfront
Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar
Gulf view restaurant with a large waterside deck; peel and eat shrimp, grilled oysters, grouper nuggets.
- Beachfront
Ocean Seven
Seventh floor restaurant at the Hiatus Hotel with Gulf views.
- Beachfront
Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar and Grill
On the beach at Clearwater Pass; boaters can anchor and swim in; live music daily.
- Beachfront
Tate Island Grill
Casual beachfront spot at the Sandpearl Resort with shaded seating.
- Waterfront
Watercolour Grillhouse
Bayfront restaurant at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key; steaks, seafood and sushi.
Crystal River, FL
Crystal River fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Shed at MacRae's
5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
At MacRae's of Homosassa on the Homosassa River.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Waterfront Social
1610 SE Paradise Cir, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Waterfront spot in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Backwater Fins
13982 W Ozello Trail, Ozello, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Out the Ozello Trail south of Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Cracker's Bar and Grill
502 NW 6th St, Crystal River, FL 34428
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Bar and grill in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Dan's Clam Stand
2315 N Sunshine Path, Crystal River, FL
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Seafood spot in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Marguerita Grill
10200 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
On Halls River Road in Homosassa.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Oysters of Crystal River
606 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
On US 19 in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Peck's Old Port Cove
139 N Ozello Trail, Ozello, FL
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Out the Ozello Trail south of Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Riverfront Social
224 US 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
On US 19 in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Seafood Seller and Cafe
300 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Seafood market and cafe on US 19.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Shrimp Landing Marina and Seafood Market
12645 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Marina and seafood market on Fort Island Trail toward the Gulf.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
The Crab Plant
201 NW 5th St, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
Seafood restaurant in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Three Sisters Restaurant and Lounge
1601 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
On US 19 in Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
2420 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and call ahead or tell your host.
On US 19 in Homosassa.
Dunedin, FL
Dunedin fishing guide- Waterfront
Bon Appetit Restaurant
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698
Waterfront on St. Joseph Sound at the Dunedin Marina with a waterfront bar; menu leans seafood.
- Waterfront
Olde Bay Cafe
51 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Seafood cafe at the Dunedin Marina; site lists open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Englewood, FL
Englewood fishing guide- Waterfront
Farlow's on the Water
2080 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
Waterfront lunch and dinner with fresh catch on the menu and live entertainment Wednesday to Sunday.
- Waterfront
Landy's Restaurant
1400 Aqua View Lane, Englewood, FL 34223
Waterfront seafood restaurant serving fresh seafood, oysters and steaks; online ordering for takeout.
- Waterfront
Lighthouse Grill & Tiki Bar
260 Maryland Ave, Englewood, FL 34224
On Lemon Bay at Stump Pass Marina (Channel Marker 17A); sources seafood from small Southwest Florida and Gulf fishing companies; dine in or takeaway.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lock 'N Key Restaurant & Pub
2045 N Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
Your catch: Hook N Cook menu, 'You Hook It. We Cook It.': your catch blackened, grilled, fried, broiled, pan seared or coconut, priced by the pound with a choice of two sides.
Steak, prime rib and seafood near Englewood Beach, with indoor and outdoor dining and a late night bar menu.
Everglades City, FL
Everglades City fishing guide- Waterfront
Camellia Street Grill
202 Camellia St W, Everglades City, FL
Rustic counter serve spot with stone crabs and seafood, with outdoor seating on the water.
- Waterfront
Triad Seafood Market & Cafe
401 W School Dr, Everglades City, FL
Family run since 1984 on the Barron River, with a screened deck over the water and an all you can eat stone crab option.
Flamingo (Everglades National Park), FL
Flamingo (Everglades National Park) fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Flamingo Restaurant
Your catch: Cook Your Catch: bring fresh catch from a day of fishing at the marina; fish must be filleted, deboned, legal size and in season.
The park concession restaurant at Flamingo, overlooking Florida Bay; the only sit down restaurant inside this end of the park.
- Waterfront
Flamingo Marina Store
Run by Everglades Guest Services at the Flamingo marina; sells food and drinks plus fishing and camping supplies, with marine fuel, gas and diesel next door. Phone is the park main line.
Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers fishing guide- Waterfront
Cape Harbour Oyster Bar & Grill
On the canals at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, serving fresh oysters and the daily catch (Calusa Blueway guide).
- Waterfront
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
At the Marina at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, serving seafood and handcrafted pizza; reachable by boat (Lee County VCB).
- Waterfront
Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant
At Port Sanibel Marina just before the Sanibel Causeway, overlooking Connie Mack Island with direct Gulf access; known for island conch chowder (Lee County VCB).
- Waterfront
Pinchers Marina at Edison Ford
2360 West 1st St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Riverfront seafood at the Marina at Edison Ford, reachable by water at Marker 54 (call the marina about day docking); seafood from the Phelan family boats and Island Crab Company on Pine Island.
- Waterfront
Rumrunners
Waterfront restaurant in Cape Coral (Calusa Blueway guide).
- Waterfront
Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant
Open air seafood restaurant overlooking the river (Calusa Blueway waterfront dining guide, updated April 2025).
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Flamingo
12951 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Your catch: Fort Myers menu lists 'Your Catch': you catch it, filet it and clean it, they cook it blackened, grilled, mesquite grilled or fried, up to 10 oz.
Fort Myers location on McGregor Boulevard on the way to the Sanibel Causeway and Punta Rassa ramps.
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach fishing guide- Waterfront
Fresh Catch Bistro
4761 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Upstairs at Snook Bight Marina overlooking the back bay; known for crab legs (News-Press 2024 and Lee County VCB dock and dine guide). Source predates Hurricane Milton (Oct 2024) and no 2025 or 2026 update was found, so call first.
- Waterfront
Jack's at Pink Shell
275 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Daily breakfast restaurant at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina at the north end of the island; resort also has Bongo's poolside seafood (News-Press 2024).
- Waterfront
Junkanoo Below Deck
4761 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Casual ground floor spot at Snook Bight Marina under Fresh Catch Bistro, serving pizza (News-Press 2024, Lee County VCB). Source predates Hurricane Milton (Oct 2024) and no 2025 or 2026 update was found, so call first.
- Waterfront
Nervous Nellie's
1131 First St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Casual waterfront restaurant near Bayside Veterans Park, reopened January 2024 (News-Press; also named in a March 2025 FL Guide roundup). Source predates Hurricane Milton (Oct 2024) and no 2025 or 2026 update was found, so call first.
- Waterfront
On The Bay at Matanzas Inn
416 Crescent St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Formerly Matanzas on the Bay; reopened fall 2025 with 18 deep water boat slips for diners; known for the crunchy grouper sandwich and coconut shrimp; dinner reservations requested.
- Waterfront
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
2500 Main St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
At Salty Sam's Marina just before the Matanzas Pass bridge, with Caribbean inspired seafood and dockside seating.
- Waterfront
RUDE Shrimp Company
450 Harbor Ct Unit 1, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Operating from shipping containers at Moss Marina after Hurricane Ian (News-Press, Feb 2024). Source predates Hurricane Milton (Oct 2024) and no 2025 or 2026 update was found, so call first.
Homosassa, FL
Homosassa fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Shed at MacRae's
5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
At MacRae's of Homosassa on the Homosassa River in Old Homosassa.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Waterfront Social
1610 SE Paradise Circle, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
On the water in Crystal River, about 15 minutes north of Homosassa.
- Waterfront
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Boat up tiki bar and restaurant on the Homosassa River with boat slips for customers.
- Waterfront
Seagrass Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar
10386 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Waterfront restaurant and tiki bar at Seagrass Waterfront Resort on Halls River Road; docks are for hotel guests.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Cracker's Bar & Grill
502 NW 6th St, Crystal River, FL 34428
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
In downtown Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Marguerita Grill
10200 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
On Halls River Road in Old Homosassa near the river.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Oysters of Crystal River
606 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
On US 19 in Crystal River, about 15 minutes north.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Riverfront Social
224 US 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
In Crystal River on US 19.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Seafood Seller & Cafe
300 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
Seafood market and cafe on US 19 in Crystal River, about 15 minutes north of Homosassa.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
The Crab Plant
201 NW 5th St, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
In downtown Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Three Sisters Restaurant and Lounge
1601 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
On US 19 at the south end of Crystal River.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
2420 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Your catch: Bring your cleaned scallops or fish and the chefs prepare them. Call ahead.
On US 19 (Suncoast Blvd) in Homosassa.
Hudson, FL
Hudson fishing guide- Waterfront
Catches Waterfront Grille
7811 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL 34668
Waterfront seafood in Port Richey, about 15 minutes south of Hudson.
- Waterfront
Inn On The Gulf
Waterfront restaurant at Hudson Beach with live music and an early dinner menu.
- Waterfront
Sam's Beach Bar
Waterfront bar with food and live music near Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park (Hudson Beach).
Madeira Beach, FL
Madeira Beach fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Friendly Fisherman Restaurant
150 John's Pass Boardwalk W, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Your catch: Hubbard's: bring your fresh catch straight from the boat to the kitchen; Hubbard's anglers can have it grilled, blackened or fried with sides. Tell staff you are cooking your catch.
Hubbard's seafood restaurant with waterfront views on the John's Pass boardwalk, paired with Hubbard's Marina fishing trips.
- Waterfront
Angry Pepper Waterside & Ka'Tiki
4330 Duhme Rd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Waterside spot on Duhme Road, listed by the Tampa Bay Beaches chamber.
- Beachfront
Caddy's Madeira Beach
14080 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Beachfront bar and grill with Gulf views (Visit St. Pete Clearwater).
- Waterfront
Sculley's Waterfront
190 Boardwalk Place E, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Waterfront restaurant on the John's Pass boardwalk, listed by the Tampa Bay Beaches chamber.
Marco Island, FL
Marco Island fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Snook Inn
1215 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Your catch: The Naples, Marco Island and Everglades tourism board's angler itinerary names Snook Inn as a place to have your own catch cooked. Call ahead to confirm.
On the north tip of Marco Island on the river, come by boat or car; indoor and outdoor seating and live music daily.
- Waterfront
Island Gypsy Cafe
Isles of Capri cafe reachable by boat.
- Waterfront
Little Bar
Goodland waterfront restaurant of nearly 50 years with conch chowder, stone crabs in season and fresh tuna, swordfish and mahi.
- Waterfront
Mango's Dockside Bistro
Dockside bistro with patio dining and a saltwater fish tank.
- Waterfront
The SpeakEasy
Chicago style food and thick crust pizza with a waterfront deck.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Cocomo's Grill
Your catch: Paradise Coast tourism board's Marco Island dining guide says to bring in your fresh catch and they will cook it several ways for a fee. Call ahead to confirm.
Island themed grill with a kids menu.
Matlacha and Pine Island, FL
Matlacha and Pine Island fishing guide- Waterfront
Miceli's Restaurant
Waterfront Matlacha restaurant reachable by boat or car, with live music; known for cheese smothered island bread and seafood (Lee County VCB dock and dine guide).
- Waterfront
The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina
2131 Oleander St, St James City, FL 33956
Restaurant at a marina in St James City on the south end of Pine Island, listed by the Pine Island chamber.
- Waterfront
Yucatan Waterfront Bar & Grill
4875 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993
Waterfront bar and grill in Matlacha, listed by the Pine Island chamber and Lee County VCB.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Flamingo
16501-B Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922
Your catch: Bokeelia menu lists 'Your Catch': you catch it, filet it and clean it, they cook it blackened, grilled, mesquite grilled or fried, up to 10 oz.
Bokeelia location of the Lee County seafood bar, about 15 minutes north of Matlacha on Stringfellow Road.
Naples, FL
Naples fishing guide- Waterfront
Bambu Tropical Bar & Grille
At the Bayfront Inn 5th Avenue overlooking Naples Bay and the marina, with a covered bayside terrace.
- Waterfront
Celebration Park
Waterfront bar and food truck park with docks for boats; seafood, tacos and gyros.
- Waterfront
Kelly's Fish House Dining Room
1302 Fifth Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
On the Gordon River next to Combs Fish Company, where local fishermen tie up; since 1953, known for stone crabs and grouper from its own boats. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Waterfront
The Dock at Crayton Cove
845 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Dockside seafood in Old Naples since 1976, walk in only; known for grouper and chips and pineapple Chilean sea bass. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Beachfront
The Turtle Club Restaurant
Beachfront restaurant with local seafood and daily market fish.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Riverwalk at Tin City
1200 Fifth Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Your catch: The Naples, Marco Island and Everglades tourism board's angler itinerary says they will cook your fish and serve it with fries and beans or rice. Call ahead to confirm.
Open air restaurant on the Gordon River at Tin City since 1974; known for fried oysters, scallops, Gulf shrimp and grouper.
Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte fishing guide- Waterfront
Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Across the Peace River bridge in Punta Gorda, on the waterfront; seafood and sushi.
- Waterfront
TT's Tiki Bar
Waterfront tiki bar in downtown Punta Gorda between the two bridges, just across the river. Mentioned in a March 2024 travel guide.
Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda fishing guide- Waterfront
Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
On the Peace River waterfront by Laishley Park marina, with an outdoor deck; seafood and sushi.
- Waterfront
TT's Tiki Bar
Waterfront tiki bar in downtown Punta Gorda between the two bridges, with live music. Mentioned in a March 2024 travel guide.
Sanibel, FL
Sanibel fishing guide- Waterfront
Gramma Dot's Seaside Saloon
634 N Yachtsman Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
At the Sanibel Marina with waterfront seating; seafood and American fare.
- Beachfront
Sea Breeze Cafe
1451 Middle Gulf Dr Ste 3, Sanibel, FL 33957
Breakfast buffet and seafood with Gulf views at Sundial. Not on the 2024 News-Press or 2025 chamber lists of open restaurants after the hurricanes, so call first.
- Beachfront
Sunset Grill
6536 Pine Ave, Sanibel, FL 33957
Seafood focused with Gulf views; opens for breakfast. Not on the 2024 News-Press or 2025 chamber lists of open restaurants after the hurricanes, so call first.
- Waterfront
The Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant
14301 Port Comfort Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
At Port Sanibel Marina on the mainland side of the causeway.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Flamingo (Periwinkle Way)
1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Your catch: Bring your catch cleaned and filleted and the chefs cook it blackened, grilled, mesquite grilled or fried; per order charge, up to 10 oz.
East end of the island, a few minutes from the causeway.
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota fishing guide- Beachfront
Drift Kitchen & Bar
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL
Eighth floor of the Lido Beach Resort with Gulf views; serves breakfast and dinner.
- Waterfront
Jack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL
Bayside restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton overlooking the marina; known for cioppino.
- Waterfront
Marina Jack
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
Bayfront restaurant at the Marina Jack marina downtown, with a dining room, patio and Deep Six Lounge. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Waterfront
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Tiki bar at the water's edge by Bayfront Park, near Marina Jack. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
- Waterfront
The Old Salty Dog City Island
1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Waterfront pub on City Island by New Pass; seafood, fish tacos and conch fritters.
- Waterfront
Turtle's Restaurant
8875 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL
Bayfront family restaurant on Siesta Key; coconut shrimp.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands
Your catch: Daiquiri Deck says all locations run a Catch and Cook program: fish must come from a certified fishing charter, be cleaned and filleted and kept below 41 degrees; a per person prep charge applies and everyone in the party signs a waiver.
St. Armands Circle location of the local Daiquiri Deck group.
Siesta Key, FL
Siesta Key fishing guide- Waterfront
Spearfish Grille
1265 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
At Siesta Key Marina; island style dishes and local fish, lunch and dinner.
- Waterfront
Turtle's Restaurant
8875 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL
Bayfront family restaurant; coconut shrimp.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Your catch: Daiquiri Deck says all locations run a Catch and Cook program: fish must come from a certified fishing charter, be cleaned and filleted and kept below 41 degrees; a per person prep charge applies and everyone in the party signs a waiver.
The original Daiquiri Deck, open since 1993, in Siesta Key Village. Address from Visit Sarasota.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daiquiri Deck South Siesta Key
Your catch: Daiquiri Deck says all locations run a Catch and Cook program: fish must come from a certified fishing charter, be cleaned and filleted and kept below 41 degrees; a per person prep charge applies and everyone in the party signs a waiver.
South Siesta Key location, coastal casual menu.
St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Friendly Fisherman
150 Boardwalk Pl E, Madeira Beach, FL
Your catch: Visit St. Pete Clearwater says guests can bring in their own fresh catch and the chefs will grill, blacken or fry it to order.
On the John's Pass marina next to Hubbard's Marina charters, about 25 minutes from downtown St. Pete. Address from Guide to Greater Tampa Bay.
- Waterfront
Buoy's Waterfront Bar and Grill
Overlooks Blind Pass on St. Pete Beach with boat docks and a rooftop bar.
- Waterfront
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille (St. Pete Pier)
On the St. Pete Pier with Tampa Bay views; Caribbean influenced Florida food.
- Beachfront
Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
Pass-a-Grille Beach, multi level with Gulf views; grouper sandwiches.
- Waterfront
Mad Beach Cantina
At the John's Pass Village entrance in Madeira Beach with marina seating.
- Beachfront
Paradise Grille
Beachfront picnic tables on Pass-a-Grille; burgers and wraps.
Tampa, FL
Tampa fishing guide- Waterfront
Big Ray's Fish Camp at The Sail
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Downtown on the Riverwalk next to the Sail Plaza boat docks; fried grouper and smoked fish dip.
- Waterfront
Circles Apollo Beach
1212 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Overlooks the Apollo Beach marina docks, about 25 minutes from downtown.
- Waterfront
Hula Bay
5210 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Beside Port 32 overlooking Westshore Marina, with floating docks.
- Waterfront
Jack's Waterfront Cafe & Wine Bar
601 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Harbour Island waterfront.
- Waterfront
Rick's on the River
2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
Dock and dine on the Hillsborough River: tie up at the marina; oyster bar and seafood sandwiches.
- Waterfront
Salt Shack on the Bay
5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
On Westshore Marina by the Gandy Bridge with a floating boat dock; Caribbean style seafood.
- Waterfront
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Food stalls overlooking the Channelside cruise docks.
- Waterfront
Stone's Throw
304 W 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Open air terrace over the Hillsborough River on the Riverwalk.
- Beachfront
Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
Beach bar on the causeway; boats can pull up on the sand.
Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs fishing guide- Waterfront
Dimitri's on the Water
Greek seafood steakhouse on the Sponge Docks overlooking the Anclote River.
Venice, Florida, FL
Venice, Florida fishing guide- Waterfront
Pelican Alley
1009 Albee Rd W, Nokomis, FL
Boat accessible fish shack style spot in Nokomis; crab fritters.
- Beachfront
Sharky's on the Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL
Beachfront at the Venice Fishing Pier.
- Waterfront
The Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL
On the Venice Inlet with boat docking; seafood and raw bar.
- Waterfront
The Old Salty Dog Venice
1485 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL
Waterfront pub; known for its Salty Dog hot dog.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL
Your catch: Daiquiri Deck says all locations run a Catch and Cook program: fish must come from a certified fishing charter, be cleaned and filleted and kept below 41 degrees; a per person prep charge applies and everyone in the party signs a waiver.
Downtown Venice location. Address from Visit Sarasota.
Yankeetown, FL
Yankeetown fishing guide- Waterfront
Black Water Grill & Bar
601 Riverside Dr, Yankeetown, FL
Riverfront on the Withlacoochee River; hand cut steaks and locally sourced seafood.
Big Pine Key, FL
Big Pine Key fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Bent Prop Bar & Grill
457 Drost Dr, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
Your catch: The Florida Keys tourism board says it invites visitors to bring their lobster in for a catch and cook meal; normally closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Waterfront seafood, burgers and cocktails on Cudjoe Key.
- Waterfront
Kiki's Sandbar
183 Barry Ave, Little Torch Key, FL 33042
MM 28.5 gulfside, arrive by land or sea, seafood with online ordering for takeout.
Islamorada, FL
Islamorada fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront at Robbie's Marina (MM 77.5 bayside), opens 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, boat access.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Islamorada Fish Company
Mile Marker 81.5 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Bayside restaurant with boat access, lunch and dinner.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Island Grill
Mile Marker 85.5 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront with boat access, known for tuna nachos.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Lazy Days Restaurant
79867 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: The Islamorada Chamber 2026 visitor guide says it will cook your catch; call ahead to confirm. Also on the Florida Keys tourism lobster cook-your-catch list.
Oceanfront with boat access, lunch and dinner.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
Mile Marker 82 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Up to 16 oz of cleaned fish per person, grilled, fried or blackened with two sides.
Bayside beach bar with a marina and boat access, breakfast from 7 a.m.
- BeachfrontCooks your catch
Morada Bay Beach Cafe
81600 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Tables on the sand on Florida Bay at MM 81.6, boat access.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Oceanview Inn & Sports Pub
84500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Sports pub with lunch, dinner and late night food, boat access.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Pierre's Restaurant
81600 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
French fusion on the bayfront at MM 81.6, dinner only.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Snapper's Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Mile marker 94.5 oceanfront with 12 wet slips for boaters.
- Waterfront
Atlantic's Edge at Cheeca Lodge
Mile Marker 82 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Seafood and steaks at Cheeca Lodge, boat access.
- Waterfront
Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grill
Mile Marker 85 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Oceanfront sports bar with boat access, lunch to late night.
- Waterfront
Lido 73
90451 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL
Dockside or indoor dining, weekend brunch 9 a.m. to noon.
- Waterfront
Marker 88 Restaurant
Mile Marker 88 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Waterfront since 1967, boat access, lunch and dinner.
- Waterfront
Papa Joe's Waterfront
Mile Marker 79.7 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Waterfront tiki bar with boat access.
- Waterfront
ReelCatch at Amara Cay
Mile Marker 80 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Amara Cay Resort, boat access.
- Waterfront
Square Grouper Bar & Grill
Mile Marker 80.4 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Bay views and boat access.
- Waterfront
Whale Harbor Restaurants & Marina
Mile Marker 83.4 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Marina complex with the rooftop SandBAR and Flagler Station, boat access.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Captain Craig's Restaurant
90154 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33070
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Local grouper, yellowtail snapper and mahi, online ordering and catering.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Chef Michael's
81671 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: The Florida Keys tourism board lobster cook-your-catch guide calls it a great choice for turning your catch into something special; that guide covers lobster, so call ahead about other fish.
Locally sourced seafood dinners and catering.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Drift at the Islander Resort
82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: The Florida Keys tourism board lobster guide says Drift offers a Hook and Cook experience; that guide covers lobster, so call ahead about other fish.
Open-flame cooking with local ingredients at the oceanfront Islander Resort.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Green Turtle Inn
Mile Marker 81.2 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Kindler Wood-Fired Fare
84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Its own site and the Islamorada Chamber 2026 visitor guide say you can bring your catch for the chefs to prepare.
At Three Waters Resort, breakfast from 7 a.m.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Old Tavernier Restaurant
90311 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Mile marker 90 oceanside, seafood, steaks, Italian and Greek dishes.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Wahoo's Seafood Bar and Grill
83413 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Oceanfront at Whale Harbor, indoor and outdoor seating.
Key Colony Beach, FL
Key Colony Beach fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay
540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key, FL 33050
Your catch: Hawks Cay says you can bring your catch to Angler & Ale for a hook-and-cook dinner; call the resort for details.
Marina-side restaurant at Hawks Cay Resort, weekend brunch.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Island Fish Company
12648 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Bayside tiki bar and restaurant at MM 54 overlooking Florida Bay, serves breakfast.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Sparky's Landing
13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront fish house with conch fritters and mahi tacos.
- Waterfront
Burdines Waterfront Chiki Tiki
Second-floor balcony over Boot Key Harbor off 15th Street, tuna poke and fried Key lime pie.
- Waterfront
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
15th St Oceanside, Marathon, FL
Waterfront locals spot off 15th Street oceanside, known for lionfish; reservations via jonesn4sushi.com.
- Waterfront
Keys Fisheries
35th St Gulfside, Marathon, FL
Waterfront fish market and restaurant, known for the Lobster Reuben and stone crab in season (Oct. 15 to May 1).
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Frank's Grill
11400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Cooks your catch grilled, blackened or fried (FishingBooker, updated 2026); also on the tourism board lobster cook-your-catch list.
American comfort food from fresh local ingredients.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Days South
725 11th St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Cooks up to 1 lb of fish or two lobster tails per person, grilled, fried, broiled or blackened, with sides, soup or salad and bread (FishingBooker, updated 2026). The tourism listing also says it will cook your catch.
Oceanfront at MM 47.3 with a patio over the Atlantic.
Key Largo, FL
Key Largo fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Gus' Grille at Reefhouse Resort & Marina
103800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Open-air bayside dining at MM 103.8, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Snapper's Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Mile marker 94.5 oceanfront with 12 wet slips for boaters.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Buzzard's Roost
21 Garden Cove Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Cooks up to 8 oz of cleaned fish per person, fried, grilled, blackened, jerk, broiled or sauteed, with a side and salad or soup; more fish costs extra (FishingBooker, updated 2026).
On the water at Garden Cove Marina (MM 106.5 oceanside), boaters can dock, gas and bait next door.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Catch Restaurant & Bar
102041 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront setting with local seafood, lunch and dinner.
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DiGiorgio's
99530 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Italian restaurant with a bayside grille and sunset views.
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Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
104000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Waterfront dining and bar at MM 104.
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Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
1313 Ocean Bay Dr Suite A, Key Largo, FL 33037
Seafood market and waterfront cafe selling fresh-caught fish, also sells bait.
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Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar
99470 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Open-air waterfront dining at MM 99.9, lunch and dinner.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Alfredo's Cookhouse
102250 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Family-owned spot with breakfast skillets and pancakes plus hibachi, pasta and Mexican dishes.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant
102770 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Its tourism listing says it offers a cook your catch service; it is also on the tourism board lobster list.
MM 102 bayside, tiki patio and nightly lobster specials.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Sharkey's Sharkbite Grill
522 Caribbean Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: The tourism board says it will cook your lobster, but it must be cracked and out of the shell before you bring it in.
Casual spot by the water with seafood and live music.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
The Fish House
102401 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Local seafood such as yellowtail snapper and Florida lobster.
Key West, FL
Key West fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Dante's Key West
951 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Cooks your filleted catch, up to 1 lb per person, grilled, Cajun or fried with two sides (FishingBooker, updated 2026); also on the tourism board lobster list.
Pool bar and restaurant at the Historic Seaport, reachable by boat or on foot.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Dorada and Four Marlins at Casa Marina
1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Two restaurants at the Casa Marina resort on the Atlantic side.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Half Shell Raw Bar
231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
On the Historic Seaport overlooking the marina, with an on-site fish market.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Hogfish Bar & Grill
6810 Front St, Stock Island, FL 33040
Your catch: Cooks your filleted catch, up to 1 lb per person with a side (FishingBooker, updated 2026); also on the Florida Keys tourism lobster cook-your-catch list.
On Stock Island by the working fishing docks, known for the hogfish sandwich.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Hurricane Hole
5110 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Listed by the Florida Keys tourism board as a restaurant that will cook your lobster catch; call ahead to confirm. It is near the Stock Island charter boats.
Outdoor marina dining right off the Overseas Highway with fish, sandwiches and houseboat rentals.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
One Duval at Pier House Resort
1 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront resort restaurant at the foot of Duval Street.
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Alonzo's Oyster Bar
700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Casual waterfront oyster bar at the marina, water on three sides.
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Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
7001 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island, FL 33040
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Perry hotel overlooking the marina.
- Waterfront
Salty Oyster
7001 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island, FL 33040
At The Perry hotel and marina on Stock Island.
- Waterfront
Stock Rock Cafe
5001 5th Ave, Cow Key Marina, Key West, FL
Cafe at Cow Key Marina.
- Waterfront
The Docks Stock Island
6840 Front St, Stock Island, FL 33040
Seafood and raw bar with waterfront tables facing the shrimp boats.
- Waterfront
The White Tarpon Bar & Restaurant
700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
On the waterfront at the Historic Seaport, local seafood. Ask whether they will cook your catch.
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Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
5950 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina on Stock Island, handy after a charter.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Blue Heaven
729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Outdoor garden dining in Bahama Village.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Conch Republic Seafood Company
631 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Downtown seafood house with a full raw bar, cracked conch and local catch.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Four Flamingos
601 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Island-style local seafood, brunch and dinner.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Grand Cafe
314 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Family-owned Duval Street restaurant with fresh seafood and a garden patio.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Kaya Island Eats
618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Island fusion on Duval with poke nachos and jerk wings.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
New York Pasta Garden
1075 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Italian dishes and seafood in a garden setting, free parking.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Seven Fish
921 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Scratch-made dishes built on local fish, such as Thai curry snapper.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Tavern N Town at Beachside Resort
3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Restaurant at Beachside Resort on North Roosevelt near the island entrance.
Long Key and Layton, FL
Long Key and Layton fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay
540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key, FL 33050
Your catch: Hawks Cay says you can bring your catch to Angler & Ale for a hook-and-cook dinner; call the resort for details.
Marina-side restaurant at Hawks Cay Resort, weekend brunch.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Lick It BBQ & Wood Fire Pizza
65651 Overseas Hwy, Layton, FL 33001
Your catch: The Florida Keys tourism board lobster guide says it will cook your lobster catch; call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront smoked barbecue and wood-fired pizza on Long Key with sunset views.
Marathon, FL
Marathon fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay
540 Duck Key Dr, Duck Key, FL 33050
Your catch: Hawks Cay says you can bring your catch to Angler & Ale for a hook-and-cook dinner; call the resort for details.
Marina-side restaurant at Hawks Cay Resort, weekend brunch.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Island Fish Company
12648 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Bayside tiki bar and restaurant at MM 54 overlooking Florida Bay, serves breakfast.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Sparky's Landing
13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront fish house with conch fritters and mahi tacos.
- Waterfront
Burdines Waterfront Chiki Tiki
Second-floor balcony over Boot Key Harbor off 15th Street, tuna poke and fried Key lime pie.
- Waterfront
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
15th St Oceanside, Marathon, FL
Waterfront locals spot off 15th Street oceanside, known for lionfish; reservations via jonesn4sushi.com.
- Waterfront
Keys Fisheries
35th St Gulfside, Marathon, FL
Waterfront fish market and restaurant, known for the Lobster Reuben and stone crab in season (Oct. 15 to May 1).
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Frank's Grill
11400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Cooks your catch grilled, blackened or fried (FishingBooker, updated 2026); also on the tourism board lobster cook-your-catch list.
American comfort food from fresh local ingredients.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Days South
725 11th St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
Your catch: Cooks up to 1 lb of fish or two lobster tails per person, grilled, fried, broiled or blackened, with sides, soup or salad and bread (FishingBooker, updated 2026). The tourism listing also says it will cook your catch.
Oceanfront at MM 47.3 with a patio over the Atlantic.
Sugarloaf Key, FL
Sugarloaf Key fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Bent Prop Bar & Grill
457 Drost Dr, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
Your catch: The Florida Keys tourism board says it invites visitors to bring their lobster in for a catch and cook meal; normally closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Waterfront seafood, burgers and cocktails on Cudjoe Key.
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Kiki's Sandbar
183 Barry Ave, Little Torch Key, FL 33042
MM 28.5 gulfside, arrive by land or sea, seafood with online ordering for takeout.
Tavernier, FL
Tavernier fishing guide- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Island Grill
Mile Marker 85.5 Oceanside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront with boat access, known for tuna nachos.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
Mile Marker 82 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Your catch: Up to 16 oz of cleaned fish per person, grilled, fried or blackened with two sides.
Bayside beach bar with a marina, about 15 minutes south.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
Snapper's Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Mile marker 94.5 oceanfront with 12 wet slips for boaters.
- WaterfrontCooks your catch
The Catch Restaurant & Bar
102041 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Waterfront setting with local seafood, lunch and dinner.
- Waterfront
Lido 73
90451 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL
Dockside or indoor dining, weekend brunch 9 a.m. to noon.
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Marker 88 Restaurant
Mile Marker 88 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036
Waterfront since 1967, boat access, lunch and dinner.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Alfredo's Cookhouse
102250 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Family-owned spot with breakfast skillets and pancakes plus hibachi, pasta and Mexican dishes.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Captain Craig's Restaurant
90154 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33070
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Local grouper, yellowtail snapper and mahi at MM 90, online ordering.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant
102770 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Its tourism listing says it offers a cook your catch service; it is also on the tourism board lobster list.
MM 102 bayside, tiki patio and nightly lobster specials.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
Old Tavernier Restaurant
90311 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL
Your catch: Will cook your catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Mile marker 90 oceanside, seafood, steaks, Italian and Greek dishes.
- RestaurantCooks your catch
The Fish House
102401 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Your catch: Will cook your lobster catch. Call ahead to confirm.
Local seafood such as yellowtail snapper and Florida lobster.
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