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The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,382 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in St James City, Florida · On the waterfront
A mix of classic seafood dishes offered in a casual dining room with outdoor dockside seating.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, on the waterfront — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Phone (239) 966-5026
- Website waterfrontrestaurantmarina.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Along with the great marina view, you feel like home.”
“Great waterfront restaurant with docks for boaters.”
From the reviews
Just cruisin' around St. James and thought we'd swing in for a cocktail. Lots of indoor and outdoor (waterfront) seating. Theybhave daily specials, they had dozen oysters for $12; but we had to pass because we'd just eaten. However I learned their key lime is baked daily and had to get a piece to go.
What an outstanding evening watching the sunset. Karen was our server and provided excellent service and delicious food. Highly enjoyed the Shrimp and Scallop Pot Pie, and the Seafood Philly! Best part is plenty of boat parking.
My mother picked The Waterfront for my birthday lunch , and it did not disappoint. The laid-back beach vibe had me feeling like I was in the Caribbean with my own family from Trinidad and Dominica — no passport, no plane ticket, just pure vibes. Staff? Warm and welcoming. Food?
I bring large groups here a couple times a month and they are always accommodating and happy to see us. Food & service is up there as one of the best waterfront options in all of swfl. Try the Chili Lime Shrimp Bowl or the Onion Straws and thank me later.
Getting married at The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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