While there are quite a few restaurants in Florida that offer on-site boat docking, this restaurant on the Gulfside actually provides transportation to and from the restaurant. Rum Bay Restaurant in Florida is west of Punta Gorda and is a tropical-inspired eatery right on the water. But in case you don’t have your own boat to get there, don’t worry – they have you covered with their epic water taxi.

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Head on over to Rum Bay, a local favorite for over 25 years, serving up a tropical island experience one plate and frozen drink at a time.

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Anyone on the mainland who is looking to enjoy this restaurant can do so via the Palm Island water taxi, which is a short excursion across the channel.

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Right behind Leverock’s, there is a parking lot where you can ditch the wheels and climb aboard the water taxi to zip your way Portside.

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Regardless of the time of day you visit, Rum Bay’s menu has something for everyone, from appetizers and cocktails to fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza.

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Believe it or not, this tropical-inspired restaurant offers delicious thin-crust or hand-tossed pizza that has become a fan-favorite over the years.

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This casual spot also serves up other delicious plates, like the Signature Swamp Burger, baby back ribs, grouper, grilled steak, and so much more.

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But sometimes just sidling up to the dock to grab a few cold drinks and catch the sunset is also worth the journey.

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Just keep in mind, the water taxi to get to the restaurant is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have a party of eight people, it is recommended you make a reservation, as the taxi only holds 13 people.

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Head on over to Rum Bay Restaurant via water taxi for an unforgettable dining experience in a tropical locale.

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To find out where Rum Bay Restaurant is in Florida, click here.

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Have you ever been to Rum Bay Restaurant in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this restaurant, including current hours of operation, then check out the website or Facebook Page. For another Florida restaurant with views that are almost better than the food, check out our previous article.

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Address: Rum Bay, 7092 Placida Rd, Cape Haze, FL 33946, USA