G&B Dockside, the newest waterfront spot from Fort Lauderdale’s Be Nice Restaurant Group, slipped into service this January inside the Residence Inn on the Intracoastal. The understated restaurant leans on a raw bar and small plates, with patio tables set up for front-row views of boat traffic. On the menu, chilled Osetra caviar sits right alongside casual cult favorites borrowed from the group’s other eateries.
According to Miami New Times, G&B Dockside is located at 3333 NE 32nd Ave inside the Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano and is the latest project from restaurateur Elliot Wolf. The outlet reports that G&B Dockside is a sibling to the original G&B Oyster Bar, designed to feel more relaxed and low-key than the group’s beachside restaurants.
G&B Dockside names Brian Cantrell as executive chef and describes a small plate-heavy, seafood-focused menu built around a premium cold-water oyster program. The site also notes that the restaurant plans all-day service, with lunch and dinner now offered and brunch on the way, from a dining room and outdoor terrace that both face the Intracoastal.
What To Order
The menu leans into a broad raw bar and share-friendly plates, including shrimp aguachile, tuna crudo with sambal crema, and cold-water oysters, along with splurges such as Osetra caviar and the group’s much-loved “scoobies” (snow crab claws in garlic-chili butter). Lighter snacks share space with heartier options like a Maine lobster club on challah and a ribeye sandwich layered with four-cheese fondue. These dishes appear on the restaurant’s ordering platform and in recent coverage, reflecting an effort to blend Coconuts staples with new creations. See the current lineup on Toast.
Dockside Setting and Hotel Partnership
The restaurant sits within the Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano, which promotes its waterfront dining and on-site dock access for boaters. Local event listings already show G&B Dockside hosting special dinners tied to boat parades and holiday celebrations, a quick nod to Fort Lauderdale’s “yachting capital” reputation. For more on the hotel’s waterfront features and the restaurant’s events, see the Residence Inn and Eventbrite.
Where It Fits Locally
G&B Dockside extends a familiar local lineup that already includes Coconuts and the original G&B Oyster Bar on Seabreeze Boulevard, part of the Be Nice Restaurant Group founded by Elliot Wolf. The group has built a following with approachable seafood and a neighborly style of service, and the new Intracoastal address is positioned to catch both hotel guests and nearby boat traffic. More on the company’s concepts is available via Be Nice Restaurants and the original G&B Oyster Bar.
Hours, reservations and takeaway
G&B Dockside lists daily lunch and dinner service, with brunch noted as “coming soon,” and handles reservations and takeout orders through its online platforms. Diners can confirm hours and place orders through the restaurant’s website or its digital menu page for the latest schedule and specials. G&B Dockside and Toast have current details.
