Smoked fish spread made with wild-caught Mahi-Mahi and slow-smoked over hickory logs.
Waterfront dining in Punta Gorda
Riviera Bar & Grill Menu
Seafood, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, starters, cocktails, beer, wine and desserts—served in a casual waterfront setting.

Current supplied menu: The menu artwork below is Riviera’s supplied restaurant menu. The searchable text version that follows mirrors those menu sections for accessibility, local search and answer-engine readability. Market-price items are shown as MP, and selections can change with availability.
What does Riviera serve?
Seafood leads the menu, with plenty for the whole table.
The current supplied menu includes seafood starters, shrimp, crab cakes, mussels, tuna, fish tacos, seafood baskets, fish selections, sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks, specialty cocktails, beer, wine and desserts. Use the text menu below to search individual dishes without relying on an image.
Searchable current menu
Food & drinks at Riviera Bar & Grill
Prices and availability reflect the supplied menu artwork and may change. MP means market price.
First Bites
Riviera Hog Wings
Large 20 / Small 14Seasoned and slow roasted, then tossed in a teriyaki glaze.
Calamari Crunch
15Breaded in-house with hot chili peppers and marinara sauce.
Shrimp Delight – Peel, Eat, Enjoy!
Full pound 20 / Half pound 12Steamed shrimp with select seasonings, served hot or chilled with cocktail sauce.
Mussels in Paradise
19Prince Edward Island black mussels sautéed in creamy white wine sauce with garlic and herbs, served with toasted crostino.
Chesapeake Crab Cakes
16Housemade with North American crab meat and served with remoulade sauce.
Tuna Tango
18Wild-caught yellowfin tuna, blackened then seared rare with sweet chili drizzle and pineapple salsa.
Mozzarella Planks
12Eight Italian-breaded mozzarella sticks served with marinara.
Golden Sea Medallions
15Argentine scallops, deep-fried and served with remoulade sauce.
Surf’s Up Clams
12Atlantic surf clams, lightly breaded and served with tartar or cocktail sauce.
Gulf Oysters
1/2 dozen MPFreshly shucked with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
From the Garden & Gulf
Captain’s Catch Chowder
Bowl 9 / Cup 7Hot creamy chowder with Mahi pieces, clams, bacon and potatoes.
French Onion Soup
Crock 9Housemade with Prime Rib au jus drippings, topped with Swiss cheese and croutons.
Gulf Coast Gumbo
Bowl 9 / Cup 7Shrimp, chicken and Andouille sausage in a warm broth.
Punta Gorda Garden Salad
Mixed greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber and citrus dressing.
Hail Caesar
Romaine hearts with creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons.
Shrimp & Avocado Sensation
18Mixed greens with shrimp, avocado, cucumber, onions and tomato, served with citrus dressing.
Riviera Lagoon
15Mixed greens with strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, carrots, celery and candied walnuts with citrus dressing.
Salad add-ons
Grilled shrimp skewer +8 • Chicken +6 • Crab cake +10 • Grouper or Mahi MP
Fishermen’s Fry
Shrimp Shack Basket
18Seven large shrimp, hand-breaded and served with choice of sides and cocktail sauce.
Chicken Temptations
15Golden fried chicken tenders with honey mustard, ranch or BBQ dipping sauce.
Seafarer’s Catch Basket
MPChoice of Mahi-Mahi, Redfish or Grouper, breaded and deep-fried with sides and tartar sauce.
Galley Grabs
The Fisherman’s Favorite
MPMahi-Mahi, Redfish or Grouper grilled, fried or blackened on a brioche bun with tartar sauce. Selection is subject to seasonal availability.
Reel Deal Reuben
MPGrouper on thick-cut marble rye with Swiss cheese, tropical slaw and Thousand Island dressing.
Bayou Bird Sandwich
16Grilled, blackened or fried chicken breast on brioche with lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheddar.
Coldwater Lobster Roll
MPChilled cold-water lobster tossed in house sauce on a toasted New England brioche roll with shredded lettuce.
Captain’s Sea Dog
17Fried grouper on a toasted New England brioche roll with cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, green onions, tomato and house sauce.
Tropical Fish Tacos
20Two soft flour tortillas with grilled, fried or blackened Mahi, pineapple cilantro slaw and lime crema.
Smokin’ Brisket
17Low-and-slow smoked beef brisket on a brioche bun with barbecue sauce and house-breaded fried onions.
PGI Stack Sandwich
15Pan-roasted turkey with ham on grilled sourdough, topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Dockside Dog
12 • Bacon or cheddar +2Quarter-pound all-beef hot dog on a New England brioche bun.
The Captain’s Table
Sailor’s Shrimp Skewers
25Two skewers of large shrimp grilled and served with rice, pineapple salsa and a seasonal vegetable.
Fisherman’s Catch
MPChoice of Mahi-Mahi, Redfish or Grouper grilled, fried or blackened with citrus herb butter sauce. Selection subject to seasonal availability.
Captain’s Cut Filet
42An 8-ounce premium center-cut Angus beef tenderloin grilled to preference with a side of demi-glace and crispy fried onions.
The New Yorker
35A 12-ounce Angus beef strip steak grilled to preference.
Admiral Joe’s Combo
32Blackened Mahi-Mahi and a grilled shrimp skewer.
Chesapeake Crab Cakes
30Two housemade crab cakes with North American crab, drizzled with remoulade sauce.
Entrée add-ons
Grilled shrimp skewer +8 • Chicken +6 • Crab cake +10 • Grouper or Mahi MP
The Burger Board
The All-American Bruin
15Cheeseburger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and onion. Choice of American, cheddar, provolone or Swiss cheese.
Riviera Rodeo Burger
17Beef patty with cheddar cheese on brioche, topped with barbecue sauce and house-breaded fried onions.
The Meltdown
15Beef patty with melted Swiss cheese and grilled onions on rye bread.
ABC Burger
18Beef patty with sliced avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun.
Sides
Onion Straws
5French Fries
5Sweet Fries
5Tropical Coleslaw
5Yellow Rice
5Vegetable of the Day
5Desserts
Florida Sunshine
9Fresh-squeezed 100% Florida orange juice squeezed into layers and filled with fresh orange mousse.
Key Lime
8Authentic key lime pie. Gluten free.
Mississippi Mud
8Cappuccino mousse with Oreo cookie crust and chocolate topping.
Cheesecake
8Traditional New York style cheesecake with choice of toppings.
Peanut Butter Pie
8Peanut butter mousse with chocolate cookie crust and chocolate, caramel, peanut butter cups and drizzle.
Coconut Sorbet
8Coconut sorbet served in the natural shell.
Specialty Drinks
Mangrove Sunset
10Mango and pink lemonade vodka with tropical fruit juices.
Rhondatini
10Vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice with a splash of soda.
Mary’s Peachy Keene
10Vodka, peach schnapps, lemonade and cranberry juice.
Cherry Limeade
10Lime vodka, Sprite and grenadine.
Captain Joe’s Illegal Rum Runner
11Rum, blackberry liqueur, orange juice and pineapple juice with grenadine and dark rum.
Big Bad Bobby’s Royal Flush
10Apple whiskey, peach schnapps and cranberry juice.
Florida Orange Crush
10Orange vodka, fresh orange juice and triple sec with Sprite.
Gold Wave
10Bourbon, zesty lemon juice and honey simple syrup.
Jalapeño Margarita
11Tequila, orange liqueur, habanero-infused margarita mix and fresh orange juice.
Gold or Strawberry Margarita
11Classic golden margarita or strawberry version with golden tequila, triple sec and house margarita mix.
Ponce de Leon Margarita
11Golden tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, cane sugar and orange juice, topped with Grand Marnier.
Long Island Iced Tea
12Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup and cola.
Martinis & Old Fashioneds
Classic Dirty Martini
11Vodka or gin, dry vermouth, olive brine and olive garnish.
Apple Martini
11Vodka, sour apple liqueur and fresh lime.
Lemon Drop Martini
11Vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
Riviera Classic Old Fashioned
10Bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel and Luxardo cherry.
Basil Cherry Smash
12Bourbon, fresh basil, muddled cherries, simple syrup, Angostura bitters and soda.
Tropical Old Fashioned
12Rye whiskey, pineapple juice, fresh orange, sugar and Angostura bitters.
Beer & Wine
Draft Beer
Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Fat Point Big Boca Ale, Amberbock, Miller Lite. Ask about rotating taps.
Bottled Beer
Budweiser, Yuengling, Corona Light, Bud Light, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Angry Orchard, Michelob Ultra and Corona. Ask about rotating selections.
Hard Seltzers
Ask your server about rotating flavor choices.
Wine
Sparkling, white and red wines are available by the glass and/or bottle as listed on the supplied menu.


