VOTE FOR THE BEST DOCK AND DINES
Thank you for nominating your favorite waterfront restaurants for the Third Annual Soundings Readers’ Choice Awards. Your nominations helped build a strong field of waterfront dining options, and now it’s time to choose the winners. Use the official online ballot to cast your vote in one or all categories. Deadline for responses is May 6th, 2024.
We’re celebrating the best dock-and-dine restaurants—those special places where great food meets a welcoming dock, memorable views, and boating-friendly service. Whether you prefer casual seafood shacks, refined waterfront bistros, or family-friendly marinas with a menu to match, your vote helps highlight the places that make coastal dining such a distinctive experience.
Here’s what to expect when you vote:
- Easy online voting: complete the ballot in just a few minutes and choose entries in one or multiple categories.
- One vote per person: we ask voters to select their genuine favorites so the results reflect readers’ true preferences.
- Deadline reminder: votes must be submitted by May 6th, 2024 to be counted.
Winners will be announced in the August issue of Soundings, timed to coincide with the peak of the boating and summer dining season. Publishing results in August gives readers fresh recommendations for where to tie up and enjoy a meal while cruising. The Soundings Readers’ Choice awards provide a trusted guide to waterfront restaurants, helping boaters and waterfront lovers discover top-rated dock-and-dine destinations for the season.
When casting your ballot, consider the aspects that matter most to you: dock accessibility, quality of food, atmosphere and view, friendly service, and any special features that make a restaurant stand out for boaters. Your firsthand experiences and local knowledge are what make these readers’ choice awards valuable for the boating community and for anyone searching for the best waterfront dining options.
We appreciate the time you take to vote. Each vote helps spotlight independent restaurants and marinas that invest in dockside hospitality, fresh local fare, and a welcoming environment for visitors arriving by water. By participating, you support local businesses and help other boaters find dependable dock-and-dine spots along the coast.
Thank you again for taking part in the Third Annual Soundings Readers’ Choice Dock and Dine voting. We value your input and look forward to sharing the winners with our readership in August. Your votes will shape the list of top waterfront dining destinations this summer, helping fellow readers choose memorable places to eat, relax, and enjoy the water.
The 2024 Soundings Readers’ Choice Dock and Dine is sponsored by:
