42 Trending Waterfront Restaurant Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

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1. Steers – Nothing Beats The Real Thing

Steers South Africa is the takeaway restaurant of choice for flame-grilled burgers, chicken, ribs and hand-cut chips. Savour That Real Flavour.

Website traffic: 250K/month

2. Guys Flavortown

Flavortown features real-deal flavors from Chef Guy Fieri like Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Wings and our appetite crushing Mac N Cheese Burger.

Website traffic: 80K/month

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4. Hillstone

Classic American cuisine, warm modern spaces featuring striking artwork, and extraordinary service in a casual setting.

Website traffic: 70K/month

5. Belgrade Waterfront

Website traffic: 130K/month

6. The Port of Los Angeles: America's Port®

The Port of Los Angeles is America's Port®, the nation's #1 container port and global model for sustainability, security, and social responsibility.

Website traffic: 80K/month

7. hollandsentinel.com

Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Holland, MI from hollandsentinel.com.

Website traffic: 290K/month

8. V&A Waterfront

Play, live, shop, dine and work in our iconic mixed-use neighbourhood and working harbour. #KeepDiscovering heritage, diversity and vibrancy with us.

9. Waterfront BIA – Supporting Businesses, Engaging Community, Unifying The Waterfront

10. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

11. RestoHub

Always wanted to own a restaurant but didn't know how to actually do that? RestoHub tells you everything you need to know to open a restaurant.

12. Shooters Waterfront

Shooters Waterfront restaurant is on the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Intercoastal at Oakland Park Blvd., and accessible by Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi stop number 9.

13. Kemah Boardwalk

Food and Fun, Play, Stay, Eat. The Kemah Boardwalk has quickly evolved from a waterfront dining experience to a weekend destination. Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, The Kemah Boardwalk is the perfect family get-a-way.

Website traffic: 190K/month

14. Ocean Key Resort & Spa

OFFICIAL SITE - BEST RATE GUARANTEED - FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION - Luxury Key West resort with day spa, fine dining, exclusive resort amenities & island charm.

Website traffic: 70K/month

15. Boston Restaurant Talk

16. BrickTop’s

17. Toro Boston

Boston's Award-Winning Spanish Tapas in the South End by Chefs Ken Oringer + Jamie Bissonnette.

18. Waterfront Home

19. District Wharf

20. Home

Website traffic: 120K/month

21. Any Closer and You Would Have to Swim

22. Lake Chalet

Oakland's Best Waterfront Restaurant

23. The Waterfront Restaurant

Anna Maria Island's Premiere Dining Experience. Waterfront Beach Views. Casual dining old Florida style with a touch of class.

24. Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Tavistock Restaurant Collection delivers on a mission to be a guest-obsessed company, leading in hospitality excellence nationwide.

25. The Sandbar

Anna Maria Island's favorite beach front restaurant. Toe's in the sand dining with the best seafood and local organic vegetables on the island. Enjoy a sunset with one of our signature cocktails.

26. Newport Restaurant Group

Newport Restaurant Group Provides Fine Dining & Seafood Restaurants throughout Rhode Island with locations in Newport, Providence, Tiverton & Narragansett.

27. Shadows on the Hudson

Shadows on the Hudson is one of the premier steak and seafood waterfront restaurant in Poughkeepsie with a spectacular view of the Hudson River.

28. Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, KY educates and enlightens visitors about the botanical world. Become a member today!

29. CATALINA

Iconic Sydney Fine Dining Establishment. Restaurant with waterfront views, site features 360 degree virtual tour, menu with current prices, and online reservations.

30. Point Ruston

31. The Boathouse Orlando

32. Skull Creek Dockside

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Hilton Head Island and Skull Creek in a family friendly environment. Menu items include premium seafood, prime steaks and daily specials, as well as extensive wine selections.

33. Murrells Inlet MarshWalk – Spectacular Waterfront Dining

34. Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Special Events

Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Special Events in Tampa offers a waterfront dining experience and banquet rooms with local seafood and American cuisine. Order Delivery through DoorDash or Call for Takeout. Serving Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner with the best views of Tampa Bay.

35. Coconuts

Coconuts is Fort Lauderdale at its best! With expansive, uninterrupted views of Fort Lauderdale’s intercostal waterways, Coconuts is a premiere waterfront dining destination.

36. Maximilien

37. Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

Paula Deen - Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen is a family-style dining experience born from the classic recipes of the Queen of Southern Cuisine herself. Now with 4 locations, including our two newest in Texas

38. The Waterfront

39. Maui Restaurant: Lahaina Grill is located at the historic Lahaina Inn.

Maui Restaurant Location: Lahaina Grill Maui Restaurant is located at the historic Lahaina Inn. Best Maui Restaurants, Lahaina Restaurants, Restaurant in Maui

40. Buffalo Waterfront

Discover all that Buffalo Waterfront has to offer in Buffalo, NY. Find information on tours, upcoming events, dining & exciting attractions. Visit today!

41. Marina Jack, Heart of Downtown Sarasota, Florida

Come to Marina Jack in Sarasota, FL to experience boat & jet ski rentals, transient slips, boat club, sunset cruises, waterfront restaurants, events, and wedding venues!

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