Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge

Food was fabulous! Great ambience and our service was very friendly and knowledgeable. Just a couple minor hiccups - I ordered the shrimp tacos but unfortunately they were half corn half flour - I was hoping there would be more gluten free options. Also my mother ordered the strawberry salad which was apparently amazing, but she added a chicken breast which had some sort of curry seasoning on it - she said was a weird flavor on the salad. Final qualm is that we were told it would be a 50 min wait for the patio. After 60 mins we checked on our spot in line and they told us they gave our table away because they attempted to call us but didn’t get an answer - we did not get any phone calls. We had to wait an Additional 15 mins which was a bummer. At least the food came quickly. We’ll likely try this place out again.

Not many gluten free options! Just one entree and a few of the plain seafood appetizers. If you’re gluten free, there’s better options in the area. Pretty standard American seafood. Our waitress was lovely though.

If you have a boat this is a really great spot on the water. We made reservations for dinner on Open Table with notes that it was our son's birthday. Upon arrival we were greeted by a host who wasn't welcoming at all. When being showed to our table on the patio I saw that there was a table right next to the water. When I asked to sit there she told me that I couldn't have it. I simply told her that we were being sat on the patio, that the table was open, we made reservations, so, I didn't understand the problem. She stated that reservations were for the inside dining room only, and that she had a 30 minute wait for the patio so I wasn't allowed to have the table. It's a bit preposterous to me that guests who make a reservation, who guarantee revenue for a restaurant wouldn't be given priority seating. She was krass. The oysters were delicious, but note that they are anywhere between $3.50 to $4 each. The fresh horseradish is a nice touch in the plate, but note that you're paying purely for the waterfront atmosphere. The menu is a mix, of sandwiches and rolls, with dishes of locally-inspired flavors. There aren't many gluten-free options, aside from the shrimp and grits, salads, and of course the oysters. Our server was good. She was very attentive.