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Blue Dog Bar & Grill

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Blue Dog Bar & Grill

Blue Dog Bar & Grill is located in Matlacha Florida. Our focus is on the small things that belong in a neighborhood restaurant. This is a great community.
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The goal of Blue Dog was to open a small, neighborhood restaurant in Matlacha, Florida the town we love. Being genuinely friendly, knowing the names of our guests and serving fresh local food at reasonable prices. Our hope is that the neighborhood grows to trust us and makes us an extension of their homes. The white boots (locally called ‘Pine Island Reeboks’) that ‘Blue’ wears on our logo are a n

od to the rich past and current fishing history of Pine Island and Matlacha. These boots are worn by commercial fishermen all along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. From our family, we’d like to give our thanks to every crabber, fisherman, shrimper, oysterman, and all the commercial fishermen on the entire Gulf Coast but particularly Matlacha and Pine Island, for the sacrifices you have made to carry on the traditions of your fathers. It’s one of the things that makes us proud to call Matlacha and Pine Island home. We have weathered storms…together. We work hard…together. We play hard…together and when the day is done…those white boots are put out to dry. Come, eat well, have a brew and sit with us for a while and the dog is happy.

06/19/2026

Friday!! It’s Prime Rib Day! let’s get this Father’s Day weekend started right!! Prime Rib All Day, staring at 11 AM AND hogfish is back!! (it’s also not too late to get Dad some Father’s Day gifts)

Take it easy this weekend and let us do all the cooking (and cleaning) for you this warm Friday!

We have an awesome menu today including an Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Calamari Steak Parmesan, Bacon Jam Scallops, PRIME NY Strip, Conch Chowder; and our amazing Sloooow roasted Prime Rib

Fish of the Moment- Mahi, Black Grouper, Hogfish, Pine Island Mullet and New Bedford, Mass scallops,
We’ve also got…

Calamari Steak Parmesan- this is a great old School Italian calamari steak recipe that comes out so tender you can cut it with a fork. A tender golden fried calamari steak topped with melted mozzarella and our own marinara, served with garlic bread and a side of black squid ink pasta with marinara and basil. Wow.

Coconut Crusted Mahi with Bokeelia Rum Butter

Grilled Black Grouper with Lemon Butter Sauce

Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce-

Seafood Shepherds Pie

Save room for our local, summery Blueberry and Limoncello Cheesecake (thanks Amanda at Silver Fox Cakes and Confections). It’s sooo good.

…. and a LOT more. Really. come check us out!

Thank you everyone, have a fun, memorable and safe Father’s Day weekend!
John, Jesse and the entire Blue Dog crew 💙

06/18/2026

Hi all- Prime Rib Friday!!
Father’s Day Weekend! Our huge slow roasted Prime Rib tomorrow (Friday) starting at 11 AM for early lunch or dinner!
This is your official reminder!

06/17/2026

Wednesday! Wow, great menu today including a huge 14 oz hand-cut PRIME NY Strip with homemade steak fries and a Sandfire Shrimp Tamales app that’s decadent and amazing.

Hi everyone, it’s Shrimp and Grits Day (or our amazing Mullet and Grits), AND…. we we’re cutting more Golden Tilefish and Black Grouper this morning for our Fish of the Moment

We also have a huge fried Tripletail Sandwich on a toasted brioche bun with homemade tartar sauce, lettuce, beefsteak tomato , sea-salt fries and small coleslaw

Check us out below-

Sandfire Shrimp Tamales app

Shrimp (or mullet) and Grits

Bacon Jam Scallops Bowl

PRIME NY Strip

Coconut Mahi with Bokeelia Rum Butter

Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

Tripletail with Lemon Butter Sauce and more!

Bavette Steak with grilled garlic shrimp and chimichurri sauce, served with rice and beans

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake- homemade, decadent and just the right sweet and tart balance for summertime

Thank you everyone for the amazing support and we’ll see you soon!!

06/16/2026

Tuesday! Softshell crabs and She-crab Soup today!
We’re also cutting fresh Local red grouper and Blueline Tile Fish today for our Fish of the Moment. We’ve also got a great surf & turf special- steak and chimichurri and grilled Garlic Shrimp

Don’t miss out on our Coconut Crusted Mahi with Bokeelia Rum Butter Sauce!

-She-crab Soup

-Pine Island Soft shell Crab Sandwich

-Seafood Shepherds Pie

-Tripletail with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Coconut Crusted Mahi with Rum Butter

and soooo much more!

Fish of the Moment- Mahi Mahi, Blueline Tilefish, Tripletail, Red Grouper, Pine Island mullet, New Bedford Scallops

Save room for the BEST summer dessert Limoncello Blueberry Cheesecake, this is soooo good (thanks Amanda at Silver Fox Cakes & Confections).

Come on in, no traffic today, see you soon

06/13/2026

Saturday-
Hi all, today we are cutting fresh local Kitty Mitchell grouper, Queen Snapper, Yelloweye Snapper and Blueline Tilefish for our Fish of the Moment today!

- Caprese Salad- perfect for a hot day, fresh mozzarella, red, ripe local beefsteak tomatoes, EVOO, fresh basil, shaved red onion and balsamic reduction

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

-Bacon Jam Scallops

-We have a Gulf Shark Bites app

-a hand cut Bistro steak with wild mushroom gravy and Roasted Root Vegetables over Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

-Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Grilled Tilefish with Lemon Butter-

and more, lots more!

Don’t forget to save room for our Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake!

- See you soon!

check out pictures below!

06/12/2026

Friday-
Hi everyone, we are cutting fresh local Yellowedge grouper and Blueline Tilefish right now to add to our Fish of the Moment today! come see us!

-We have a Gulf Shark Bites app

-Seafood Cobb Salad

-a hand cut Bistro steak with wild mushroom gravy and Roasted Root Vegetables over Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

-Bacon Jam Scallops

-fresh Conch Chowder.

-Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

-Grilled Tilefish with Lemon Butter-

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

-Conch Chowder

Fish of the Moment-
Blueline Tilefish, Black Grouper, Yellowedge Grouper, Tripletail, Pine Island Mullet, Mahi Mahi, Large New Bedford, Mass Scallops

and more, lots more!

Don’t forget to save room for our Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake!

- See you soon!

check out pictures below!

06/10/2026

Wednesday! Wow, great menu today including a ‘Gator Bites app and (first time ever on our menu) breaded pork tenderloin sliders!

Hi everyone, it’s Shrimp and Grits Day (or our amazing Mullet and Grits), AND…. we we’re cutting more Golden Tilefish and Tripletail this morning for our Fish of the Moment

We also have a huge fried Tripletail Sandwich on a toasted brioche bun with homemade tartar sauce, lettuce, beefsteak tomato , sea-salt fries and small coleslaw

Check us out below-
Louisiana gator bites app

Pork Tenderloin Sliders- lightly breaded than golden fried, or sliders are crunchy on the outside, tender and extra juicy on the inside. Topped with shredded lettuce, mayo and pickles. Sandwich perfection!

Shrimp (or mullet) and Grits

Bacon Jam Scallops Bowl

Coconut Mahi with Bokeelia Rum Butter

Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

Tripletail with Lemon Butter Sauce and more!

Bavette Steak with grilled garlic shrimp and chimichurri sauce, served with rice and beans

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake- homemade, decadent and just the right sweet and tart balance for summertime

Thank you everyone for the amazing support!!

06/09/2026

Tuesday!

Softshell crabs and She-crab Soup today. We’ve also got a great surf & turf special- steak and chimichurri and grilled Garlic Shrimp

Don’t miss out on our Coconut Crusted Mahi with Bokeelia Rum Butter Sauce!

- fried blue crab claws app

-She-crab Soup

-Pine Island Soft shell Crab Sandwich

-Seafood Shepherds Pie

-Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Coconut Crusted Mahi with Rum Butter

and soooo much more!

Fish of the Moment- Flounder, Mahi Mahi, Golden Tilefish, Black Grouper, Pine Island mullet, New Bedford Scallops, Pine Island Stone Crab

Save room for the BEST spring dessert Limoncello Blueberry Cheesecake, this is soooo good (thanks Amanda at Silver Fox Cakes & Confections).

Come on in, no traffic today, see you soo

06/05/2026

Friday-
Hi everyone, it is beautiful (and warm) out, come see us!
-We have our grilled octopus with garlic shrimp and a side of Kalamata olive aïoli for dipping

-we have beautiful whole fried yellowtail snapper today AND we cut some nice Golden Tilefish for our Fish of the Moment

-a huge hand cut pork chop; fried, grilled or blackened served with a side of champagne cream sauce and Roasted Root Veg over Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

-Bacon Jam Scallops

-Shrimp and scallops ceviche app

-fresh Conch Chowder.

-Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

-Grilled Tilefish with Lemon Butter-

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

-Conch Chowder

Fish of the Moment-
Golden Tilefish, Black Grouper, Pine Island Mullet, Mahi Mahi, Large New Bedford, Mass Scallops

and more, lots more!

Don’t forget to save room for our White Chocolate and Cherry Cheesecake!

Our Florida flag crab shirts finally came in!

- See you soon!

check out pictures below!

06/04/2026

Thursday- we want to wish our amazing manager Donna a huge happy birthday! She is the absolute best and makes our lives so much better!

Old School Beer Battered Haddock Fish Fry today!
lots of good stuff going on today- we’ve got Golden Tilefish today for our Fish of the Moment and we made a pesto Alfredo sauce for our shrimp pesto Alfredo pasta special, we’ve also got a huge club sandwich, our bacon jam scallops bowl and more

Come on out on this beautiful Thursday for….

-Old School Beer Battered Haddock Fish Fry made with Blue Dog Lager!

-Golden Tilefish with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

Fish of the Moment-
Black Grouper, Golden Tilefish, Pine Island Mullet, Mahi Mahi, and Large New Bedford, Mass Scallops

and more, lots more!

Don’t forget to save room for our new White Chocolate and Cherry Cheesecake! This is the perfect dessert for a Summer day!

- See you soon!

check out pictures below

Address

4597 Pine Island Road NW
Matlacha, FL
33993

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9pm

Website

http://www.bluedogmatlacha.com/

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