There are many great things to do by boat, and one of the best pastimes is enjoying a satisfying meal at a waterfront restaurant that you travel to by boat—arriving in style, and rarely with a parking issue. So, what makes a great dock-and-dine? Some boat owners say it’s the view and the location; others want excellent food and service, while another group prefers a fun atmosphere with good music, a great crowd and a salty vibe.

What’s your preference? Soundings wants to know where you take your boat when the crew is hungry. For that reason, we’re launching our first Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dock-and-Dines, and we want you to weigh in. When you have a few minutes, we’re hoping you’ll go to our website, soundingsonline.com, and cast your vote. You’ll find a number of great candidates in our list of nominees. Some of them could be in your home waters; others might be along shorelines you’ve explored while traveling out of state.

The winners of our Readers’ Choice Awards will be published in the July issue, just as the summer cruising season is in full swing and we’re all looking for new places to tie up the boat and dig into a great meal. Thanks for taking the time to collaborate with Soundings on this story. We look forward to hearing from you.

Jeanne Craig
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This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue.