The Hollywood Beach Boardwalk stretches 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. Every few hundred feet there is another restaurant, bar, or cafe fighting for your attention. Some are worth it. Most are not.
This is the honest list — the places that locals and returning visitors actually go back to, organised by what you are looking for and when.
The best Boardwalk restaurants are concentrated in the central stretch between Johnson Street and Magnolia Terrace.
Seafood is the strongest category on the Boardwalk — multiple options with a significant quality difference between them.
Weekend evenings fill up fast — arrive before 6:30pm or after 8:30pm to avoid waits.
Most Boardwalk restaurants are cash-friendly but all accept cards.
Staying at Ultra Spaces puts you walking distance from every restaurant on this list.
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Best seafood on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk
Seafood is what the Boardwalk does best. You are on the Atlantic Ocean — the supply chain is short and you can taste the difference.
Sushi Rock Cafe
Consistent favourite on the Boardwalk for fresh fish. The sushi rolls are well-made and the ocean view from the terrace makes it worth the slightly higher price point. Book ahead on weekends. Easy walk from both Ultra Spaces properties.
Dune Deck Cafe
Breakfast and lunch focused with strong seafood options at lunch. The fish tacos and shrimp baskets are the go-to. Arrive early, fills fast, no reservations. Straightforward, honest food with a good Boardwalk view.
Moby Dick
A Hollywood Beach institution. Casual, no-frills seafood spot that has been feeding Boardwalk visitors for years. The fried seafood platters are generous and well-priced. Not Instagram-worthy but consistently good — the kind of place locals actually go back to.
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The Boardwalk has a strong bar scene — best enjoyed starting at sunset when the ocean light turns and the evening crowd arrives.
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Bar
The biggest and most visible bar on the Boardwalk. Frozen drinks, live music on weekends, and an ocean view that is hard to beat. Touristy but genuinely fun — go for the atmosphere, not the food. Expect a crowd on weekends.
Billy's Stone Crab and Seafood
More of a restaurant than a pure bar but the bar area is one of the best spots on the Boardwalk for a drink with serious food alongside it. Stone crab in season is the reason people come. Off-season the regular seafood menu holds up well.
Taco Craft
Casual taco and cocktail spot with a strong happy hour. The margaritas are good and the vibe is relaxed. Better for a quick drink and light bite than a full dinner. Fills up from about 5pm on weekends.
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Hollywood has a strong Cuban community and some genuinely excellent Cuban food within a short walk of the Boardwalk.
La Perla Restaurant
The best Cuban food in walking distance of Hollywood Beach. Ropa vieja, picadillo, and black beans done properly. Not on the Boardwalk itself but close enough to walk. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Cash preferred, cards accepted.
El Pollo Rico
Cuban-style roasted chicken that is well-known locally. Simple menu, very fast, genuinely delicious. Good for a lunch break from the beach. Budget-friendly.
Best casual dining and quick eats
Jaxson's Ice Cream
Hollywood Beach institution for decades. Ice cream parlour and diner that does huge portions. The sundaes are excessive in the best possible way. Families with kids — this is the stop.
Dos Caminos
Solid Mexican food a short walk from the Boardwalk. The guacamole is made tableside. Good for a sit-down lunch or dinner that is not seafood.
Pizza on the Broadwalk
Multiple pizza-by-the-slice spots along the Boardwalk that are good for a quick, cheap meal between beach sessions. Not destination dining but practical and decent.
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Nexxt Cafe
Strong coffee, good breakfast menu, reliable Wi-Fi. Popular with remote workers and morning walkers. One of the better breakfast options in the area if you want something more substantial than a Boardwalk grab-and-go.
Java Joint
Casual beachside coffee spot on the Boardwalk. Good for a morning cup before a beach walk. Nothing complicated — espresso drinks, pastries, quick service.
Dune Deck Cafe
Worth a second mention for breakfast. The breakfast burritos and egg dishes are well-made and the early morning Boardwalk view before the crowds arrive is one of the better ways to start a Hollywood Beach morning.
Tips for eating on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk
Go early or go late on weekends. The Boardwalk fills up between 7pm and 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Arrive at 6pm or after 9pm and you will walk straight in almost anywhere.
Walk the full length before choosing. The best restaurant stretch is about half a mile in the middle. Walk it, see what looks good, then commit.
The best views are not always the best food. Some restaurants charge a premium for the terrace. Walk past, check the menu, then decide.
Lunch is better value than dinner almost everywhere. Same quality, lower prices, fewer crowds.
Cuban food is off the Boardwalk. The best Cuban restaurants in Hollywood are a 5 to 10 minute walk inland. Worth the detour.
Where to stay on the Boardwalk
Ultra Spaces has two beachfront properties steps from the central restaurant stretch between Johnson Street and Magnolia Terrace — The Mariner Suites directly on the Broadwalk and Ultra Blue Apartments one block from the beach. Book direct and you can walk to every restaurant on this list without driving or parking.
Stay on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk with Ultra Spaces and walk to Sushi Rock, Billy's Stone Crab, Margaritaville, and the rest of this list.
Best seafood: Sushi Rock Cafe for quality, Moby Dick for value, Dune Deck for casual lunch.
Best bar scene: Margaritaville for atmosphere, Billy's Stone Crab for serious food alongside drinks.
Best Cuban: La Perla Restaurant — worth the short walk off the Boardwalk.
Best breakfast: Dune Deck Cafe or Nexxt Cafe.
Timing tip: Arrive before 6:30pm or after 8:30pm on weekends to avoid waits.
Book direct at Ultra Spaces and walk to every restaurant on this list with zero Airbnb fees.
Staying on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk? Check availability at Ultra Spaces, call +1 (786) 922-1135, or email themarinersuites@gmail.com.
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What are the best restaurants on Hollywood Beach Boardwalk?▼
The top picks are Sushi Rock Cafe for fresh seafood, Moby Dick for casual value, Billy's Stone Crab for a serious meal with drinks, and Margaritaville for atmosphere and ocean views. For breakfast, Dune Deck Cafe is the most consistent option.
Is there good food on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk?▼
Yes. The Boardwalk has a strong mix of seafood restaurants, beachfront bars, casual dining, and coffee spots. Seafood is the strongest category. Quality varies — walk the full length before choosing rather than stopping at the first place you see.
What is the best area on the Boardwalk for restaurants?▼
The best concentration of restaurants is in the central section of the Boardwalk between Johnson Street and Magnolia Terrace. Both Ultra Spaces properties are walking distance from this stretch.
Are Hollywood Beach Boardwalk restaurants expensive?▼
Most Boardwalk restaurants are mid-range — expect $15 to $30 per person for a main course at a sit-down spot. Cuban food options inland are significantly cheaper. Pizza-by-the-slice spots are budget-friendly for a quick meal.
Do Hollywood Beach Boardwalk restaurants take reservations?▼
Some do, some do not. Sushi Rock and Billy's Stone Crab can be booked ahead — recommended on weekend evenings. Most casual spots and bars are walk-in only.