One of Fort Lauderdale’s favorite restaurant groups has come together to create a new waterfront seafood restaurant with a great raw bar. Be Nice Restaurant Group, the team that already runs neighborhood hits like Coconuts, one of New Times‘ Best Fort Lauderdale Beach Restaurants, and Foxy Brown, officially opened G&B Dockside this January.
The new restaurant is located inside the Residence Inn by Marriott at 3333 NE 32nd Ave., taking over a space overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
This latest project from restaurateur Elliot Wolf acts as a sister restaurant to the original G&B Oyster Bar over at 429 Seabreeze Blvd. While the brand’s other Fort Lauderdale locations are known for their lively, crowded atmosphere, this dockside restaurant is meant to feel more relaxed and low-key. Think of it like a neighborhood hangout that just happens to be tucked inside a hotel lobby.
The Menu Features a Raw Bar and Seafood Dishes
Executive chef Brian Cantrell is heating up the kitchen, bringing a menu focused on small plates and high-end seafood. The raw bar features a cold-water oyster program along with items like shrimp aguachile made with cucumber and avocado, and tuna crudo topped with sambal crema. Diners can even find Osetra caviar served with all the fixings for those looking for something a bit more upscale…