Owner Daury Bender opened Ocean Boulevard, a waterfront bistro featuring fresh seafood and steaks, on Aug. 20, 2016. The family-owned and operated restaurant offers complimentary beer and wine, and invites guests to bring their own libations. The establishment celebrated its one-year anniversary with a weeklong event, offering special menu items, giveaways and promotions in late August.

Ocean Boulevard is open Tuesdays-Sundays, and is located at 1200 Marina Drive, Montgomery. The restaurant includes a dock entry for boats and also accepts to-go orders. 936-588-4962. www.oceanboulevardbistro.com