About Us
Veteran restaurateurs Dan and Lise-Anne Serafini who partnered in the crowd-pleasing “East Side Mario’s” Little Italy concept at Aventura Mall in the 1980’s are the owners of GG’s on the Water. After selling Mario’s to a national concern, and operating the popular Big Tomato Market & Grill in Pembroke Pines for 15 year's, they kept their options open for another opportunity.
In 2010, the former Giorgio’s Grill became available and the Serafini’s decided to launch their newest concept “GG’s Waterfront Bar and Grill” featuring affordably priced stone crabs (in-season), seafood and steaks served dockside with magnificent views of daily sunsets.
It took a year of planning and renovation, while operating under the old name and cuisine, before they were ready to introduce the new menu and fresh look of the historic setting which at one time was Joe Sonken’s Gold Coast Restaurant. During the 1960’s Sinatra and the Rat Pack hung out here as well as famous actors, business executives and even infamous characters like mobster Meyer Lansky.
One of the most dramatic changes long-time guests may appreciate is the new Patio Waterfront Lounge where one can enjoy sipping cocktails
at the bar or at lounge tables and couches as stylish yachts glide by.
Inside, pleasant earth-tone wall colors provide an understated elegance
and modern linen and brushed aluminum lighting fixtures impart a soft
glow. Water-themed pictures of beaches, rivers and coastal waters
set in brushed metal and ebony frames add a sophisticated note to
the décor while antique copper heat lamps that arc over the kitchen
provide a rich tone to the colorful activity below.
GG’s is a fresh take on waterfront dining with friendly
service and exceptional food prepared in a kitchen commanded by chef Brian
Cantrell, who has been delivering singularly
delicious experiences at some of the area’s most notable restaurants including
the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Mark’s at the Park in Boca Raton, Nemo on
Miami Beach, A Fish Called Avalon, Blue Moon Fish Company and Thasos. He’s garnered critical acclaim based on
his “non-confusion cuisine” and “what grows together go together” ethos. Foodies will appreciate the flavors and
sensibility he imparts to his dishes as well as the daily specials he creates
sourced from the seasonal offerings of local farmers, fish-mongers and
butchers.
GG's is a popular venue for weddings, bridal dinners, social events, parties, bar and bat mitzvahs and corporate dinners. GG's offers complimentary WIFI - available in all the dining rooms and banquet facilities to accomodate media needs for meetings and for guests to use their i-pads or laptops.
Dan and Lise-Anne look forward to seeing you soon at GG’s Waterfront Bar and Grill. If there is anything we can do to make your dining experience even more special please ask us!
Parking is easy... during the day our lot provides convenient access for lunch, happy hour and events. There's valet service at night in our own on-site lots. The service is available seven days a week and is $4 per vehicle.
Dockage- Free and available to boaters, captains and charters. Self-docking.
Hours-
Lunch: Every day 11:00am - 4:00pm
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm,
Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
