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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.

08/05/2026

Wednesday- Fried Oysters!
Hi everyone, it’s Shrimp and Grits Day (or our amazing Mullet and Grits), AND…. we we just got more Tripletail and Black Grouper for our Fish of the Moment

We also have a crispy Creole Fried Crab Fingers app (fried blue crab claws)

Check us out below-

Shrimp (or mullet) and Grits

Bacon Jam Scallops Bowl

Coconut Mahi with Wicked Dolphin Rum Butter

Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

Tripletail with Lemon Butter Sauce and more!

S’mores Cheesecake- homemade, decadent, toasty and tastes like summertime

Thank you everyone for the amazing support!!

08/04/2026

Tuesday!
Softshell crabs and She-crab Soup today! (new cheesecake too!)

We also have a new humongous Taco with over a half-pound of chopped prime rib, (USA) crispy iceberg lettuce, shredded cheddar, diced tomato and cilantro all served with a homemade spicy chipotle ranch or dressing of your choice

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

We’ve also got a great surf & turf special- tender flavorful bavette steak and chimichurri with grilled Garlic Shrimp on the “half-shell”

“Campfire” smoked Mullet app and or super popular Indiana breaded pork tenderloin sliders!

Check us out below-

-She-crab Soup

-Pine Island Soft Shell Crab Tacos

-Seafood Shepherds Pie

-Tilefish with Champagne Cream Sauce

-fresh smoked mullet

and soooo much more!

S’mores Cheesecake- All the best parts of summer combined into one decadent dessert! homemade, decadent toasted marshmallow cheesecake filling, rich chocolate ganache, and topped with toasted marshmallow in a buttery graham cracker crust. This is just the right dessert for summertime

Thank you everyone for the amazing support!!

Come in and see us !!

check out pictures below!

07/31/2026

Hi everyone, amazing menu again today! come see us while it’s off-season!

-Bacon Jam Scallops
- Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche
-Campfire Smoked Mullet on the half-shell
-Oxtail & Beef Stew
-fresh Conch Chowder.
-Basil Pesto Burrata Salad
-Jumbo butterflied yellowtail sandwich or dinner

-Mahi Gone Bananas, a half pound of fresh seared mahi, Bokeelia dark rum butter and fresh caramelized banana bananas, served with piña colada rice

-Grilled octopus with three garlic shrimp on the half shell and rosemary garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli

-Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

-Grilled Tripletail with Lemon Butter-

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

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

and more, lots more!

We also got our summary red white and blue performance shirts back!

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

- See you soon!

check out pictures below

07/30/2026

Thursday- Oxtails today!!
Come on in for our Old School Beer Battered Haddock Fish Fry today, it’s huge! We butterflied yellowtail today for an amazing sandwich or dinner, you’ve got to see this sandwich. We also have a new burrata salad with pesto we are trying out today!

Come on out on this overcast Thursday for….

-Oxtail and Beef Stew; deliciously rich and hearty. Slowly cooked oxtail and incredibly flavorful beef cheeks braised in a rich red wine sauce made with homemade beef broth and vegetables. This bowl of savory goodness is served with white rice and garlic toast. This is so special.

-“Campfire” smoked mullet

—butterflied yellowtail

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

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

-Bacon Jam Scallops Bowl

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

and more, lots more!

Don’t forget to save room for our new Blueberry Limoncello Cheesecake! This is the perfect dessert for a Summer day!

- See you soon!

check out pictures below

07/29/2026

Wednesday! Hogfish is back!!
Wow, great menu today including a huge fried hogfish sandwich and our super popular fresh smoked mullet “on the half-shell” app!

Hi everyone, it’s Shrimp and Grits Day (or our amazing Mullet and Grits), AND…. we’ve got fresh hogfish and Tripletail this morning for our Fish of the Moment

Check us out below-

Butterflied Hogfish Sandwich- over a half pound of lightly golden fried butterflied hogfish they gave her a nice crunch and his irresistible. The natural sweetness of the hogfish top of the little homemade tartar sauce peas nicely with the salty crunch from frying. Served with lettuce, beef steak tomato, small coleslaw and sea salt fries. This is something special

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

Thank you everyone for the amazing support!!

Come in and see us!

- See you soon!

07/28/2026

Tuesday!
Softshell crabs and She-crab Soup today!
We’re cutting fresh Golden Tilefish and Black Grouper 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 Tacos

-Seafood Shepherds Pie

-Black Grouper with Champagne Cream Sauce

-fresh smoked mullet

-Bacon Jam Scallops

and soooo much more!

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

- See you soon!

07/24/2026

Friday-
Hi everyone, it is beautiful (and warm) out, come see us! We’ve got a brand new special we’re trying today;
-Boudin Stuffed Tripletail with Hollandaise and Louisiana red beans and rice; a half-pound of wild caught bronzed tripletail topped with homemade Boudin sausage then drizzled with hollandaise sauce, served with homemade red beans and rice with Andouille sausage.

-Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl today

-huge Yellowfin Tuna Steak;

-Best Ever Pork Chop (fried or grilled) a huge, 14 ounce, hand cut, thick, bone–in super tender slow cooked pork chop served with rosemary garlic mash and roasted root vegetables finished with rosemary butter, served with a side of champagne cream sauce

-Blues Sticky Wings

-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

-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 AND we cut some nice Golden Tilefish for our Fish of the Moment

Fish of the Moment-
Golden Tilefish, Black 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 Limoncello Cheesecake!

- See you soon!

07/23/2026

Thursday- Old School Beer Battered Haddock Fish Fry today and so much more!

Come on out on this beautiful Thursday for….

-house made Crab Cakes (fried or sautéed) served with mango salsa

-Bacon Jam Scallops Bowl

-“Campfire” smoked mullet

-Coconut Mahi with Rum Butter Sauce and Piña Colada Rice

-Seafood Shepherd’s Pie

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

-Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sliders

Fish of the Moment-
Black Grouper, American Red Snapper, Tripletail, Pine Island Mullet, Mahi Mahi, and Large New Bedford, Mass Scallops

and more, lots more!

Don’t forget to save room for our new Blueberry Limoncello Cheesecake! This is the perfect dessert for a Summer day!

- See you soon!

check out pictures below

07/22/2026

Wednesday!
Wow, great menu today including a “Campfire” smoked Mullet app and or super popular Indiana breaded pork tenderloin sliders!

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

We also have a new humongous Taco with over a half-pound of chopped prime rib, (USA) Romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar, diced tomato and cilantro all served with a homemade spicy chipotle ranch or dressing of your choice

Check us out below-

Pork Tenderloin Sliders- lightly breaded then golden fried, our 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!
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake- homemade, decadent and just the right sweet and tart balance for summertime

Thank you everyone for the amazing support!!

Come in and see us !!

07/21/2026

Tuesday!
Softshell crabs and She-crab Soup today!
We’re cutting fresh local red snapper and black grouper 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 Tacos

-Seafood Shepherds Pie

-Tripletail with Champagne Cream Sauce

-fresh smoked mullet

-seafood Cobb salad

and soooo much more!

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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