Which Boca Raton restaurants can you reach by boat?

SeaSpray Inlet Grill next to Waterstone is the closest. The Cove in Deerfield Beach, Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point, and Banana Boat in Boynton Beach are also popular with boaters. Your captain confirms dock space before you go.

Is the meal included in the charter?

No. The charter covers the boat and captain. The restaurant bills you directly for food and drinks.

Do we need a restaurant reservation?

It's a good idea, especially on weekends. Dock space and tables both fill up.

Can we do dock and dine at night?

Yes. We run trips until 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. An early dinner after a sunset cruise works well.

How long should we book for a dock and dine trip?

For SeaSpray, a half day is enough. For Cap's Place or Banana Boat, a full day gives you time to cruise both ways without rushing.

We don't sail in rain or during a small craft advisory. If your captain cancels, you get a credit good for 28 months.

Dock and Dine Boca Raton | Lunch by Private Boat

Pulling up to lunch by boat beats a parking lot every time. A dock and dine trip in Boca Raton pairs a cruise on the Intracoastal with a meal at a waterfront restaurant you reach from the water. Your captain handles the docking. You walk off the boat and sit down to eat. Every trip boards at Waterstone Resort & Marina, and a USCG-licensed captain runs the boat. We've run charters here since 2008, and the biggest surprise for first-timers is how few restaurants actually let boats tie up. This page shows you where you can go and how to plan it.

What Is a Dock and Dine Cruise?

A dock and dine cruise is a boat trip with a restaurant stop built in. You cruise, you tie up at the restaurant's dock, you eat, and you cruise again. Some groups do lunch in the middle of a day trip. Others plan dinner as the last stop before sunset.

You Want a Real Meal, Not Sandwiches

A cooler lunch works fine. But for a birthday, an anniversary, or out-of-town guests, a sit-down meal makes the day feel bigger.

Your Group Has Mixed Energy

Some guests want to swim. Others want shade and a cold drink. A restaurant stop gives everyone a break.

You're Planning a Full Day

A restaurant stop fits best in a full-day boat rental. It breaks up the day and keeps people fed.

You Want a Sunset Finish

Book a late trip and end with dinner on the water. Our sunset cruise page covers timing.

Why So Few Restaurants Qualify

Lots of places sit on the water. Far fewer have a dock that's open to the public. Boca Raton didn't have a public dock-and-dine restaurant until SeaSpray Inlet Grill opened next to Waterstone. Some waterfront spots, like Harbor House at The Boca Raton, are mainly for resort guests and club members.

Dock and Dine Spots Near Boca Raton

Here are waterfront restaurants that boaters use, from south to north. Dock space changes, so your captain confirms before you go.

Source for this list: a July 2026 guide to Boca dock-and-dine spots. We don't own or run any of these restaurants.

Restaurant	Where	Good for
Cap's Place	Lighthouse Point	Old Florida seafood, reached mostly by boat
The Cove	Deerfield Beach, near the Hillsboro Inlet	A casual, tiki-style lunch south of Boca
SeaSpray Inlet Grill	Next to Waterstone on Lake Boca	Short charters and sunset stops
Banana Boat	Boynton Beach, at Boynton Harbor Marina	A full day with a longer cruise north

How a Dock and Dine Trip Works

Tell us where you want to eat. Call or text (561) 464-5749 with your date, group size, and restaurant pick.
We match the boat to the dock. Big yachts don't fit every restaurant dock. We pick a boat that can tie up where you want to go.
Book your table. Call the restaurant for a reservation. Your captain handles the dock.
Cruise, eat, cruise. Your captain takes care of the boat while you eat.
Weather check. We don't sail in rain or a small craft advisory, and we make the call about 2 hours before you board.

Tips for a Smooth Dock and Dine Day

Book Off-Peak if You Can

Restaurant docks are often first come, first served. Weekend lunch fills up fast. A weekday lunch or an early dinner gives you better odds of dock space.

Watch the Bridges

Heading south passes the Camino Real bridge, which opens on the hour, 20 past, and 40 past. Heading north passes Palmetto Park, which opens on the hour and half hour. Taller boats wait for an opening, so build in a little extra time.

Plan for Slow Water

All of Lake Boca is a slow speed, minimum wake zone. The first and last part of every trip from Waterstone moves slowly.

Dress for Both

You'll go from boat to restaurant. Bring a cover-up or a dry shirt so you're ready to sit down.

Why Book Your Dock and Dine With Us

We Know Which Boats Fit Where

We run 30+ boats, from 22 to 122 feet. Matching the boat to the dock is the step most people forget.

Licensed Captain, Always

A USCG-licensed captain runs every trip and handles the docking. Boats 36 feet and up also carry 1 crew member.

Open From Morning to Night

We run trips 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Brunch, lunch, or dinner all work.

How Much Does a Dock and Dine Cruise Cost?

You pay for the boat and the restaurant separately. Captained boat rentals start at $690, and luxury yachts start at $2,999. Fuel, crew, and gratuity are extra. The restaurant bills you for your meal.

What changes the boat price:

Trip length. A far restaurant needs more time on the water.
Boat size. Bigger groups need bigger boats.
Day of the week. Weekends book first.

Dock and Dine in Boca Raton: Lunch by Boat