Dinghy Dock Restaurant

Dinghy Dock Restaurant, nestled in the picturesque Culebra, Puerto Rico, is a gem for travelers and locals alike, famed for its vibrant Caribbean atmosphere and delectable seafood. Patrons rave about the freshly caught red snapper, perfectly fried to perfection—crispy on the outside and juicy within—making it a standout dish. The octopus appetizer also garners acclaim for its tenderness, ensuring a delightful start to the meal. The restaurant's waterfront location enhances the dining experience, offering stunning views of the ocean, where visitors can even feed the surrounding fish, adding a unique, interactive element to the meal. Although it can get busy, and a wait may be involved, many reviews highlight the attentive and friendly service, with staff eager to offer personalized food recommendations and complimentary drinks during long waits. Dining at Dinghy Dock isn’t just about the food; it's about the ambiance enriched with classic reggae music that sets a relaxing tone. From BBQ chicken to churrasco, every dish reflects the vibrant culinary culture of the Caribbean, solidifying Dinghy Dock Restaurant as a must-visit when exploring Culebra. With reasonable prices and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s an experience worth savoring.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
Popular for
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Siumaai

May 5,2025

They have the best red snapper I ever tried in Puerto Rico. It is obviously freshly caught and they fry it just right. The fish is crispy in the outside, juicy in the inside, not even a little over cooked. As you can tell from my picture, this might be the cleanest fish you ever seen :). The appetizer octopus is also great and soft, not like others that are hard to cut or chew. This restaurant have absolutely fun experience that you can just feed your left over to the fish that are swimming around. What an experience!

Shan

Apr 14,2025

Beautiful water front restaurant with delicious food and drinks. Very busy when we were there and had to wait few minutes. Beautiful location. Servers with very nice and gave you nice suggestions about the food items.

황보승우

Apr 11,2025

This place was awesome. Although we had to wait for about hlf an hour, it wad worth it. We had whole fried Red Snapper and the something grilled fish fillet and salad. We were amazed with the giant fishes in the water right next to us. The foods took a while to come out, but our server provided free beers so that was great. We understood the place being crowded and dealing with many orders of the foods. Foods were all delicious and the price was reasonable. Other people in the restuarant seemed chill and enjoying the times. If you come to Culebra island, its worth coming to this place. Come try it, although you may have to wait. Parking could be a bit of challenge so try to come earlier than the regular meal time.

Will M

Apr 10,2025

Amazing spot with great views, food and service! I got the bbq chicken but I think I would’ve liked the steak or ribs more but the side of plantains and 3 bean salad was amazing. Also you can see the fish in the ocean next to you as you eat. Very cool spot

peter john

Apr 9,2025

What a great experience we had. Heard some many great things about this place so we had to check it out ourselves. staff was nice & polite. Food was absolutely delicious and the environment was relaxing - great classic reggae music while you eat (we order the red snapper & the churrasco).

Maitri Hegde

Mar 16,2025

Excellent vegan food by the dock. Their mocktails, coco splash and island painkiller were amazing too. Look no further for a relaxing evening and great food. We had the Jalapeño poppers, vegan burrito with house salad. Jalapeño poppers were fried to perfection and vegan burrito was nothing like I had before. No rice and beans but filled with juicy veggies. It was filling and delicious. Accessible by golf cart. No wait on a weekday.

Troy Marquez

Mar 10,2025

Went to this place on our last day shortly after they opened. My Wife and I sat right by the water with a beautiful view of the bay. We even got to see a school of Tarpon. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was great with large portions. We had Grouper bites, Mahi Mahi, Black Bean Patties, Tostenes, and Virgin Piña Coladas.

Christopher Arserio

Feb 24,2025

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner of grilled Mahi Mahi and the fried whole red snapper. The snapper was seasoned and cooked perfectly. It was deliciously addicting. The Mahi Mahi was also very tasty. Both dishes were accompanied by tostones and 3 bean salad. We washed down our meals with Pina Coladas and Mojitos. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was outside, but it felt like you were inside. When you finish the whole red snapper, as part of tradition, you can toss the carcass into the water for the waiting and swarming tarpons. This place is a must visit. Thanks for a wonderful dinner and evening.