The Waterfront – Seafood
Perched where the horizon meets the shore, this sun-drenched retreat invites guests to linger over baskets of crispy fried artichokes and savory beach bread dripping with melted cheese. The air buzzes with a relaxed coastal energy as platters of chilled peel-and-eat shrimp and spicy boom boom shrimp arrive at weathered tables, creating a quintessential seaside gathering spot where every bite tastes like a permanent vacation.
South Bay Boulevard +19417781515 http://www.waterfrontrestaurant.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Waterfront
Dairy-Free at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), French Fries (Side) and Onion Strings (Basket). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Onion Strings (Basket) and Seasonal Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boom Boom Shrimp, Soup of the Day (Cup) and Crab Crusted Grouper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Philly and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Coleslaw and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari, Extra Coleslaw and French Fries (Basket). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Coleslaw and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Waterfront
The Waterfront in Anna Maria island has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries (Side), Onion Strings (Basket) and Mediterranean Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Waterfront
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Philly | 64.4 g | 78.7 g |
| Jumbo Wings (20) | 132.2 g | 57.2 g |
| The Other Reuben | 53.8 g | 45.5 g |
| Grouper Reuben | 65.1 g | 33.7 g |
| Crab Crusted Grouper | 107.6 g | 31.9 g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 36.7 g | 30.1 g |
| Shrimp & Scallop Pot Pie | 47.7 g | 29.5 g |
| Waterfront Cobb | 37.6 g | 26.5 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Chicken Basket | 87.5 g | 23.3 g |
| Waterfront Crab Cakes | 74.2 g | 22.5 g |
| Chicken Filet Burger | 57.6 g | 21.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners highlight this spot as a reliable choice for a quick family lunch, noting the adequate portions and efficient service that make for a dependable midday meal. Guests appreciate the straightforward atmosphere for casual dining, while reviewers
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Pickles - $9: Six breaded pickle spears, homemade buttermilk ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $14: Flash fried, garlic, key lime olive oil, Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Artichoke Hearts - $10: Crispy fried artichoke hearts, homemade sweet chilli dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beach Bread - $12: Half baguette, garlic, butter, tomato, herbs, Cheddar Jack and Blue cheeses Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Wings (10) - $18: Choice of sauce: Mild, Medium, Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet and Tangy, BBQ, Teriyaki or Sweet Chilli. Served with celery and Blue Cheese Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Wings (20) - $30: Choice of sauce: Mild, Medium, Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet and Tangy, BBQ, Teriyaki or Sweet Chilli. Served with celery and Blue Cheese Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (Half Pound) - $16: Gulf Shrimp, steamed then chilled in spices. Served hot or cold Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (Full Pound) - $26: Gulf Shrimp, steamed then chilled in spices. Served hot or cold Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Fish Dip - $12: Smoked fish dip, jalapeños, red onion, homemade tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boom Boom Shrimp - $16: Golden crispy fried shrimp, sweet and spicy Boom Boom sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $14: Lettuce, Feta, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Pepperoncini peppers, Greek olives, homemade croutons, Greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $16: Crispy chicken in medium sauce, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, celery, Blue cheese, homemade croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Lettuce, homemade croutons, Parmesan, garlicky dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waterfront Cobb - $16: Lettuce, avocado, egg, bacon, tomato, cucumber, red onion, blue cheese, homemade croutons Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Gulf Grouper Platter - $6: Gulf grouper filet (grilled, lemon herb broiled, Cajun, Jamaican Jerked or fried), choice of two sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Scallop Pot Pie - $26: Gulf Shrimp, sweet Scallops, cream, veggies, Sherry, puff pastry topper Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Crusted Grouper - $6: Gulf Grouper filet, crab stuffing, yellow rice, mango pineapple salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waterfront Crab Cakes - $29: 2 cakes, Old Bay, lemon, Remoulade sauce, seasonal veggies, sweet potato fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerked Scallops or Shrimp - $26: Scallops or shrimp, coconut rice, mango pineapple salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Chicken - $19: Chicken breast, olives, peppers, onions, capers, tomato sauce, angel hair pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Vegetables - $16: Artichokes, olives, peppers, onions, capers, tomato sauce, angel hair pasta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Gulf Grouper Sandwich - $6: Grilled, fried, lemon herb broiled, Jamaican Jerked or Cajun. Lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabcake Sandwich - $20: Mango pineapple salsa, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Reuben - $6: Grilled or cajun Gulf grouper, toasted rye, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Other Reuben - $16: Corned beef, toasted rye, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Philly - $6: Shrimp, scallops, Gulf grouper, grilled onions, peppers, provolone, garlic toasted Hoagie roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak - $16: Sliced Philly beef, grilled onions, peppers, provolone, garlic toasted Hoagie roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po’Boy - $18: Fried shrimp, Hoagie roll, Remoulade sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steakburger - $14: American Angus Beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, white roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $13: Plant based burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, white roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Filet Burger - $15: Fried, grilled or buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, white roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Baskets & Tacos
- Grouper Basket - $6: Crispy fried chunks Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Basket - $18: Butterflied Gulf Shrimp, breaded and fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $17: Strips of Haddock Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Basket - $15: Hand breaded white breast meat Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waterfront Tacos - Grouper - $6: 2 tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, key lime aioli, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waterfront Tacos - Shrimp - $18: 2 tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, key lime aioli, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waterfront Tacos - Chicken - $15: 2 tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, key lime aioli, tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $8.5: Homemade Florida recipe, topped with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Coconut Fried Cheesecake - $11: New York Cheesecake, coconut breading, chocolate & raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides
- French Fries (Basket) - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries (Side) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Strings (Basket) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Strings (Side) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries (Basket) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries (Side) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waterfront Baked Beans - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Veggies - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Coleslaw - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side House Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Caesar Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterfront
- Is The Waterfront dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Waterfront has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), French Fries (Side) and Onion Strings (Basket).
- What can I eat at The Waterfront on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day (Cup), French Fries (Side) and Onion Strings (Basket) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Waterfront have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries (Side) and Onion Strings (Basket).
- Is The Waterfront gluten-free?
- 11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Waterfront?
- Seafood Philly, at roughly 78.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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