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    Apollo's Bistro

    4.0 (162 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mandie B.

    My family and I visited for lunch after we visited the manatee visitor center since it was close by and recommended by others. When we arrived, we were the only people in the restaurant, but the server was really friendly and happy to see us. We grabbed a booth large enough for the 6 of us and looked over the menu. Our server brought over some water and offered other drinks and gave us some recommendations whenever we were ready to order. I saw the flatbread on the menu and knew it would be just perfect portion and flavor. Nothing else on the menu matched what I was hungry for since I didn't want anything too heavy. Others ordered some pasta dishes and they even had some tuna on the menu. Overall, this was. good meal. The food all came out pretty quickly and everyone enjoyed their meals.

    Irene E.

    This was our first time having dinner here; the previous two visits were for lunch. The atmosphere is calm, and many of the guests seem to be regulars. Our server was sweet and personable. The food was delicious: ~ Artichoke cake: delicious ~ Seared tuna: good as usual ~ Classic burger: good as usual Since our server needed to retrieve the wine from a rack above us, we had to step out of the booth. (I offered to get it for her, but she declined.) She rewarded us with a very generous pour -- so full that I could hardly finish.

    Chicken buffalo bowl with diced pickles
    Cam C.

    In my return to AB, this was on my must stops!!! Had my fave buffalo chicken salad with diced pickles. We also had the artichoke cakes (divine)!!! See ya next year!!

    Beth E.

    I haven't been here for years and friends suggested we stop for dinner. I don't believe the inside has changed at all, which isn't a good thing. The menu is fairly limited and they do have daily specials. Our server wasn't very happy to be serving us but since we were her only table you think she would have been. I started out with the soup special which was red pepper Gouda. When I asked her to describe it she said she didn't know as she hadn't tried it . The soup arrived nice and hot and was extremely good. She should have tried it. I ordered the salmon with risotto and vegetable of the day. Food arrived timely and was hot, which are both pluses for me. The salmon was so dry and there was so little sauce on top that it was not a good choice. The risotto had very little flavor. I should have stopped at the soup.

    Marjie M.

    I can't believe I've been living around for so long and never went to Apollo's Bistro until last night. Last night, my friends and I went for dinner, and we had a great time. I usually see their sign but always thought it's a community kind of place, but it's a nice restaurant. Our server Steph was nice and took great care of us. We enjoyed our drinks: Margarita and wine. They even let us try one of their seasonal drinks, a pumpkin beer, but the Margarita won. It seems like everyone enjoyed their meal: steak, chicken, and flatbread. We did love our desserts. In general, we had a great time, and the ambiance was nice. I had a 50% off my appetizer for checking in, which was a bonus. I will definitely come back!

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    Cigars On The Boulevard

    4.3(18 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Really like this place, as a nearby cigar option for those of us who live in AB and don't always…read morefeel like driving to Ybor or Davidoff. Their lounge area/seating is spacious and very nice, as are the bar and the drink options. Their VIP program is priced just about exactly right for the level of value provided, and I'm considering joining this year. As of 2023 I've visited 70 cigar bars or stores in 15 states and 11 countries, and this one is among the top 15. The only thing keeping it out of the top 10 is the limited size of (and therefore the selection within) their humidor. I like to smoke a different cigar every time I go out, but this can be difficult here as they have fewer unique sticks here than I have at home. However, all things considered, if you're looking for a place to relax and smoke one (rather than a place that you can go to stock your home humidor), this is an excellent choice.

    First impressions are everything In life and especially in…read morebusiness You can tell the woman serving at the bar did not want to be there You can tell she wasn't happy You can definitely tell that she wasn't an owner because an owner would know better This was on Labor Day .. and I get it .. you might want to be not working on Labor Day. But if you are one of the lucky ones to have a job and work then you should respect people and be polite Fake it if you have too! I was going to buy a bottle of wine And all she could offer was their Cabernet... you have a built in wine Fridge...... So I'll settle for a glass I was going to buy a bunch of different cigars for our anniversary, She wouldn't help Mind you we were the only ones in there at the time !! She brought our mood way down. After we smoked and barely drank the terrible wine We went to ybor and spent $400 on cigars because someone helped us and a nice bottle of wine . Do yourself a favor and skip this place , find another one in Apollo beach or go to ybor . - highly disappointed

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    Finn’s Dockside Bar & Grill - Grilled romaine with breaded chicken

    Finn’s Dockside Bar & Grill

    3.6(345 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Went here for lunch and wow great food with great views for sure! (Also iykyk BTS members were here too :DD) We arrived around 3 PM, and the restaurant was super busy and packed. I was expecting a wait but we got seated right away. Initially, we asked to sit outside and it was really nice at first. The breeze and fresh air in the shade were definitely 10/10. But as the afternoon went on, the sun got much hotter and the seagulls became absolutely VICIOUS LOLL, so we ended up asking to move inside. The staff were so accommodating and let us pick whichever table we wanted, which I really appreciated. Now onto the food, WOW was the first word that came out of my mouth the portions are HUGE. There were a lot of great options to choose from, but I ended up getting the grilled lobster mac and cheese. The portion was HEFTY. I ate so much, yet it still looked like I barely made a dent in the bowl lol. The flavor was good, but it was saltier than I expected, and the more I ate, the more noticeable the saltiness became. I didn't catch the names of my friends' dishes, but they all really enjoyed their meals. Overall, it's a great spot with amazing views, generous portions, and great service. I'd love to come back again in the future!

    Not super busy on a gorgeous Saturday night…read more The good: the shrimp boil is amazing. I do wish there was an option to order more bread to go along with it. The location on the water is beautiful and the patio tables are great, with fans to help with temperature control. The meh: This place is super inconsistent, even within the same visit. I had one spicy margarita that was amazing and had a couple of jalapeno slices. My friend ordered one that was missing the jalapenos and was just ok. The cooks forgot to add the honey sriracha sauce to our brussel sprouts (which I've had here before so I knew something was missing). The solution to just bring a cup of the sauce to the table was not it. The bad: That parking lot. Not a single place to park, yet the restaurant was not at all busy. It seemed like people parked there and walked next door. Just ok. $75 for two drinks and two apps seems excessive when they just can't get it right.

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    Sunset Bar & Grill at Little Harbor

    Sunset Bar & Grill at Little Harbor

    3.4(843 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    First things first, the view is absolutely spectacular. Vast oceanfront and beach/dock view right…read morenext to our table, and the sunset was exceedingly beautiful today. Service was pretty good, our server was very friendly and helpful, but they seemed to be pretty busy so he didn't come around too much (which we also appreciated, as it was just enough space and attention). Food was better than I expected! All of the dishes were well-cooked and flavorful, the drinks (mango margarita) were a bit strong but loved, and nothing was too salty or too bland. We started with a dozen oysters which were very fresh and slightly chewy (different from northern oysters that I usually have), then had the cod, crab cakes, and snapper, all with well-paired sauces and great sides (the snapper was slightly overcooked). Everyone got complimentary sunset shots as the sun was dipping towards the horizon, and we finished off with a giant slice of key lime pie (that we couldn't quite fit in so we took back because it was too good to waste). Overall good experience and will definitely be back to try more!

    I hate to rate them this low. However, my grouper was cool, not lukewarm, but cool. The Grouper was…read morerather dry, and that was frustrating. I tasted more filling than crab in my small crabcake. The veggies were cool. However, the sauce was rather tasty. My wife had a similar experience. I also ordered the Key Lime. If you've seen many of my hundreds of reviews, I love me some Key Lime. Look, I became hungry just thinking about a slice. Regrettably, this Key Lime was disappointing in taste. The rather larger crust could've been outstanding, but alas, it too was plain. My daughter enjoyed her chicken salad but didn't like the salty fries. My mother-in-law didn't believe her Snapper meal was Snapper. She said it was moist. Yet, she said it was okay. Disclaimer: The Server was great, but she was taking care of a group of 14 people. The people who came out to help her deliver the food were ok. We asked several times whether the "Catch of the Day" was the Flounder. We were repeatedly told, "No." It was. Consequently, those who ordered it also had cooler food. I believe those issues contributed to the food temperature. This place came highly recommended. In short, I wasn't pleased with paying $164 for three mediocre meals. I encourage you to try them out. I plan on taking my wife back there on August 27 to give them another chance. I'm certain it'll be much better.

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    Sunset Bar & Grill at Little Harbor - Outdoor seating with the best view in Tampa Bay!

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    Lazy Gator - Old florida comfort food and bar

    Lazy Gator

    3.8(198 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Got into town and was starving! This place popped up as places near me so we decided to give it a…read moretry. Great idea, thanks Yelp! First impression was a little suspect because it's clearly a house turned restaurant/bar. Once we got inside though, I loved the charm of it. There are different rooms you walk through and they have it all set up with tables and chairs....all different kinds so it's a modge podge of tables. Then there are cool chandeliers over the tables and bar signs everywhere. Our waitress was a new implant to Florida and she was super sweet and helpful. She also made a mean vodka tonic! Ok so let's get to the food. First we ordered the Fried Alligator Bites and the Fried Green Tomatoes as appetizers and they were both delicious! The alligator wasn't super chewy and the voodoo sauce was banging! I went with the Shrimp and Grits and sheesh I was blown away! I loved the texture and the taste of the grits. They had just the right amount of cheese and the shrimp were cooked perfectly! The hubby got the Grouper Tacos and he said they were good but a little dry. He wished they had some more toppings...either sauce or pico de gallo. My daughter got the mussel pasta. She loved the mussels but was disappointed by the penne pasta. She wished it was a bit saucier as it only had a lemony/wine liquid that wasn't sticking to the pasta. All in all this place was good. We will go at least once more since it's by where we're staying and I want to try a couple more things on the menu.

    Grouper Tacos - best I have ever had - grilled tortilla, the slaw, the sauce - SO GOOD! I would…read moreshare a picture we ate them all to quick! Also tried the spicy garlic parm wings on Wing Wednesday - very good! Older building and a restaurant that has character but really good food - just try it!

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