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Dockside Dave's

14701 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
727-392-9399
4.0 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
Price range: S$6 - S$23
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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St. Petersburg, Florida
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It will take weeks, if not months before my trained pallate returns back to normal. This place use to be one you could really enjoy. Now, it is full of rude staff, un experienced cooks, cheap food, dirty dining room-tables-seats and even silverware. I would expect this kind of behavior in a 3rd world country. As a matter of FACT,... More

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Chillicothe, Ohio
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Dockside Daves has wonderful food, the onion rings are HUGE! The building is a little small but we had no issue getting in. Can't wait to go back.

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Florida
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

They always have the best fresh grouper in the area.

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Tulsa OK
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

They buy their fresh grouper whole and filet it themselves. The waitress said their battered grouper sandwich is the most popular. It was huge and fresh and delish! Didn't care for the key lime pie.

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2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Went a few nights ago for dinner. Three words: gross and dirty. We sat down and immediately had to wipe old sticky ketchup off our arms. And the menus were slimy! I can't rate the food as we gagged our way out the door before even ordering. My advise, bring a spray bottle of bleach with you. We ended up... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We like the party atmosphere and the good food & drinks, all in a casual environment.

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Madeira Beach, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Small local place, outdoor seating, serves freshest 1/2 lb grouper sandwitches

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erikedge2
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Went for the grouper again and am never disappointed.. Quick service and great portions..

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Champaign, IL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Had a great lunch here. Try the grouper sandwich! Looks like a good locals hangout also.

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Central Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

If you want a great grouper sandwich then this is the place to go. Everybody was talking about it when we were down there and it was all true. Not high on style, but great fish!

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