Laid-back waterfront restaurant offering seafood dishes, plus tacos & macaroni plates.
Food Menu – Grumpy Gary’s at Dockers
All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and your choice of side: Fries, Tater Tots, Side House or Caesar Salad, Greek Salad +$4.00, Sweet …
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I had such a great experience at Grumpy Gary’s at Dockers! I visited for lunch around 11:30 a.m. on a holiday weekday with a friend. The website suggested making reservations (which was super easy to do online), though at that hour they weren’t really necessary. By the time we left around 1:30, the place was definitely starting to fill up—so it’s smart to reserve ahead, especially during busy times.
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and great service. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home, which really set the tone for a relaxing meal.
The shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious—packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. We also tried the blackened dolphin (mahi) filet, topped with a key lime tartar sauce that was tangy, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the fish.
The setting couldn’t be better. It has that classic old Dania Beach vibe, sitting right on the water with views of boat slips and the Intracoastal. My friend mentioned that evenings are even more fun, with drink specials, live music, and karaoke nights adding to the laid-back, local charm.
All in all, it’s the ideal waterfront spot for tasty food, great service, and a relaxed Florida atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreJanet Hurwitz
All indoor seating. One room is asking a canal and has a band Saturday evenings starting about 6:30 pm. There is another room but attached. We left before the band started so can’t say how the sound would be. Wait staff was attentive and helpful.
Went for the Grouper Reuben although I prefer it with cole slaw. It was quite good (although for the best, go to Monahan’s in South County, RI).
Be aware that they include the tip in the bill.
… moreJIMMY HIMSELF
I wish “Grumpy” only described the name of the establishment.
I sat at the bar during a “busier”stretch, not completely packed, but clearly a bit understaffed. I ordered the buffalo shrimp appetizer and the Grumpy Burger (to go) at the same time. The shrimp came out in a reasonable window. They were a nice size, but overall the dish was just okay and a little underwhelming flavor-wise.
Well, it ended up being over an hour from the time I received the appetizer before the burger was ready. That kind of delay, especially for a burger is tough to overlook.
And to be honest, the burger itself was extremely underwhelming. Nothing about it stood out, especially after that kind of wait. And the tomato? If that’s all you have, just skip it.
The bartender seemed overwhelmed and didn’t really acknowledge the delay. I don’t believe it was her fault; this felt more like a back-of-house execution issue. Still, some communication would have gone a long way.
If you’re staying at the Comfort Inn next door and hoping to grab something quick at the bar, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have a few hours to burn.
With better timing and coordination, this place could be solid, with a fun atmosphere…But based on this visit, the experience didn’t match expectations.
… moreShericka Williams
Food was delicious and reasonably priced! I went during my layover needed something delicious quick and filling! And that it was! Waitresses was super welcoming too! I ordered the appetizer sampler, the soup of the day was lobster bisque and I got the greek salad. My sister had a chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and the bang bang shrimp. All meals were well proportioned and filling!
… moreCindy Baker
Fantastic food and our server, Suzanne, made it fun as well! Ordered hubcap seafood tacos (one each of blackened shrimp, grouper & mahi tacos). We split a grouper reuben with fries, which were delicious. Second time here and will be back. Wish they were closer to home!
… moreJason Donophan
If you want a place that you feel like family, the food is outstanding, and on the right night you can be entertained…..here it is! The Asian Salmon was great! The Louisiana Shrimp were full of flavors and the band (Clay Goldstein’s Muddy Monarchs) were fun to watch and listen to!
… moreSteven Cherrington
Absolutely loved our experience! Liz, our server, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations that made our meal even better. The ambiance is upbeat and lively, perfect for a fun night out. Conveniently located near several hotels, it’s easy to get to whether you’re local or just visiting. One highlight that deserves a special mention: the blue cheese salad dressing. Incredible doesn’t even begin to describe it—don’t skip it!
… moreLori Lynn
We spent the weekend in Hollywood and decided to grab lunch before heading back across the state. No one could decide so when we saw Grumpy Gary’s we decided to stop and try it out. It sit beside the boat docks so there were plenty of boats for our little grandson to see. We got there not too long after opening so we were the second to be seated and got a nice corner table. We ordered potato skins for an appetizer and they came out very quickly. We all enjoyed one and they were good! A couple of us ordered the grumpy Gary burger and I have to say that it was a really great burger! It had two onion rings on top of the cheese and I got the Horsy sauce on the side but really liked it and dipped every bit in it! The tater tots were crispy on the outside and great inside! Live music starts at noon but she was a little later that day so we only heard a small amount. Our server was great and attentive and kept our cups filled! The floor was pretty dirty for just being opened and our highchair had not been cleaned really well but out food came out hot and was good!
… moreJade Jackson
The food was a 10 out of 10 would go back again. The night was busy and it took a minute for someone to get to us but service was great outside of the delay. The vibe was fun, Caribbean and high energy.
… moreKyle Sandler
There is nothing grumpy about Gary or this restaurant or his staff. The restaurant itself is a little on the dark side which scared me off at first. But my boyfriend Nico and i have been going there regularly for about a year and it’s quickly turned into our favorite spot.
Gary is great, they have some great bands and our normal sever Happy Judy is a great server.
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