Blue Dolphin Cafe

3.8 (131 reviews)

ModerateBurgers, Breakfast & Brunch, New American

Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Build Your Own Omelet and Huevos Rancheros

Ian M.

Blue Dolphin Cafe is the only sit down breakfast spot on the north end of Lonboat Key. The food and service were both great, but nothing super special. This is a classic diner. They do have alcohol, so you can always have a beer or mimosa with your brunch! The service was quick and our food had great flavor. There is ample parking, but the location is very walkable when temperatures are mild.

Christine K.

We have been coming here for years. Every time we visit Longboat this is our staple. Food is consistent. Nice little cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. Service is good. They have oldies music playing which is so nice. This is a nice play to visit if you are in the area.

Erin B.

It was a fine little place to have breakfast but it's just like any other diner. The water they gave us didn't have any ice in it, no one offered us coffee, and the side of fruit that I got didn't even have a single berry in it!

Lisa M.

This is our breakfast spot every time we stay in Longboat Key! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. My husband got the blue dolphin special and I went with the Homemade corned beef with fruit and toast. Their corned beef hash is delicious! Most places don't offer homemade corned beef hash, usually it comes straight out of a can. Not here! The staff is very friendly and the service is fast. If you haven't been to this local family owned business and are in Longboat Key, this is a breakfast spot you have to try! There's a reason why we will remain repeated customers!

Amber C.

My FAVORITE brunch spot in LBK (or maybe anywhere, ever!). We've been coming to Longboat twice a year for over 3 years now and I make sure I get Blue Dolphin at least twice each trip down. The food is so good (and usually very fast), the staff is friendly and nice. You can tell they work really hard to make it a nice experience! Portions are big, the breakfast potatoes are super delicious. My favorite things to get are the western omelet or the bacon egg and cheddar egg sandwich. I just love it! See y'all again soon! :)

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Great quick light breakfast after a late start of the day. Quick and attentive service. I highly recommend this Cafe as a regular stop while staying on Longboat Key. read more

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Tucked away in a center off Gulf of Mexico drive. Quick service and could not stop staring at the homemade muffins. Although I ordered blueberry pancakes my ultimate breakfast go to...they were delicious. Loved the yelp deal buy 1 get 1 50% off. The five-0 was in here eating too its a local spot and I like it! read more

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12 years ago

Meh. It's alright. It's pretty average. For the prices, I'd hoped it would be something extraordinary, but it's just typical diner fare. It's not bad by any stretch, it's just not great either. I went once and I don't regret it, but I probably won't go back. read more

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Adam G.

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The Blue Dolphin is a nice cafe serving...you guessed it...cafe style food. The healthy options are very very limited and the portions are decent sizes (not big, but definitely not small). The food tastes good, as can be expected from a cafe style restaurant, but there's nothing that really sets it apart from...say a Denny's. The service at this location is great. All of the staff I encountered was very friendly, very professional, and very prompt with service & food delivery. It's definitely not a destination restaurant but if you're close by and hungry, it's a great place to stop and have breakfast or brunch. read more

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Garry G.

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Great spot with friendly staff. Food was perfect breakfast food for country folk. Prices not bad.

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Hank S.

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Huge portions kids breakfast was as big as an adult breakfast anywhere else. Service was great and omelet was soft and fluffy. Overall a great breakfast. read more

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Anne M.

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Had breakfast at the Blue Dolphin this morning. The Corned Beef Hash was delicious, the portions were huge, and the service was great!!! If you are staying in Longboat Key, I would highly recommend having breakfast here! read more

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Jason C.

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12 years ago

Had breakfast here while on vacation. Pancakes were awesome! Service great!

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John M.

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7 years ago

Fantastic service! Truly, we were continually approached for a refill, extra napkins, update on food by any staff member that walked the floor. Food was fresh and portions were ample. Coffee was tasty! Restaurant was clean. Family of four for breakfast was under $40.00 read more

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Emily F.

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If you like great food, excellent service and delicious coffee this is the place for you! Our coffee was never cold as the attentive wait staff made sure our cups were full at all times. Enjoy! read more

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Dan K.

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7 years ago

My wife and I were invited to join our friends for dinner at the Blue Dolphin. We know the restaurant as a great breakfast restaurant. I was a little surprised to hear they served dinner. I guess they have a dinner special on occasion. I'm sorry to say that the food was mediocre. The service was awesome but was shocked to find that the caesar salad my wife and I split was an additional $2 for splitting the salad. I have heard of some places charging an extra plate charge if a meal was shared but a salad? Penny ante. If I were you, I would skip the Blue Dolphin for dinner as there are so many truly great restaurants in the area and would not insult you by charging extra for sharing a salad. read more

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Joey Y.

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15 years ago

worth the wait on a sunday!...Great food for a lazy afternoon...and excellent service! Thaaaaaank You Brandon!

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Rachel L.

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We stopped by Blue Dolphin Cafe randomly looking for something for a quick lunch while staying on Long Boat Key. It was a great lunch. I had the chicken salad sandwich which was very good. My mom however had the cheese steak. This was surprisingly delicious! It was cooked perfectly, but the truly surprising thing was the roll. It was so fresh and just perfect. A must have. Next time I'm back on Long Boat Key it will be a stop for breakfast/lunch without a doubt. read more

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Erica T.

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The food was bland and subpar. No flavor or seasoning whatsoever. This is the first restaurant that we've tried since being in Longboat Key. Hopefully, this will not be the norm! read more

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M C.

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We didn't enjoy breakfast here. Not sure how a restaurant that only serves breakfast can't get it right.

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Randi K.

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Good food but indifferent service. I was at the counter because I needed a quick lunch. No server came forward or even looked up. When I asked if someone could take my order, one server, who was at the register, kept her back to me and never looked up. Just shook her head in annoyance that someone would request service! At a lunch counter! Which should be all about good service. After a few minutes a bus boy said "We didn't know you were in a rush. Someone will take your order soon. " It wasn't soon and my food came with no utensils, no napkin. Just the check. read more

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Patricia F.

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The coffee was good although they did not have raw sugar available (Long Beach Café does), The corned beef hash was good but not great as I had expected and the biscuit looked amazing but did not have a lot of flavor, which was a surprise - the grits were watery and bland. I don't mind paying $15 for a good breakfast but this was a disappointment I must admit. I had ordered my eggs over medium and they came out totally well done and hard, however they quickly brought out new ones. The homemade biscuits at Long Beach Café are much more delicious... Thought I would try this place as they had great reviews. I guess it was just several little things combined like when the flavor of the biscuit was lacking I decided to try some syrup to see if that helped things and even the syrup was very thin and flavorless and in a place like this I would expect some really yummy gourmet syrup. I will probably try them one more time passing on the biscuit.. read more

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Michele L.

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11 years ago

We ordered carry-out for breakfast. If you do this, just make sure you confirm which location as there's two nearby. The biscuits and gravy were perfect hangover food. read more

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J A W.

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9 years ago

A little hard to find if you haven't been here but food is good and service was fine. Nice place by the beach. read more

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Dolly H.

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Food was just ok in my opinion. My burger was obviously frozen and a bit bland. I ordered medium and got rare mushy meat. The fries were overlooked and not seasoned at all. They serve an off brand ketchup with an oddly sweet cinnamon taste. Our server never came back after delivering our food. If every place else was closed I might go back. read more

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Chris D.

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Excellent fresh egg omelette with fresh ingredients. One of my all time favorite places to visit. My daughter loves the blueberry pancakes!!! Prices are very reasonable and the portions are big. The service is great and I never feel like I am rushed. read more

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J S.

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11 years ago

Great pancakes! Pleasant wait staff.

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Annemette J.

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Blue Dolphin is a gem! They know how to put on great breakfasts and lunches! The staff make you feel like family. Our go to next door.

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Neal W.

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Came here based on Yelp and was disappointed. Food was bland and overpriced. Great location, server was nice. It's just breakfast how hard is that to do well? read more

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Karen J.

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Bright and cheerful, excellent service, good food. Prices were not out of line for the beach-y location. We had breakfast, and I am puzzled by the other reviewer who criticized the eggs Benedict. I ordered this and it was fresh and tasty, served with very generous portions of fresh fruit and potatoes. Next time, will try the corned beef hash! read more

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The Blue Dolphin never leaves you hungry. They give you huge portions of food. It has beautiful paintings on the walls. The artist is on their cute tee shirts too. Very colorful. From eggs to omelettes to pancakes or waffles everything tastes great and comes to you hot. It is located in a small mall with other nice shops to look at after you eat. read more

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Marian B.

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Tucked away in a small boutique shopping center there's continuous coffee and smiling waitresses. Fluffy omelets, quality food, fresh and sweet fruit. Specials are superb! read more

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Trisha C.

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Hit this place for Sunday morning brunch at about 11:30. Had to wait a few minutes but it was busy. Food was good, just what you expect for breakfast diner style eats. The special was HUGE! Service was friendly and fast. Used the 50% off one entree coupon from yelp - thanks!! read more

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Melissa B.

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Pretty generic and unremarkable food. Service was efficient, not friendly not informative. If is wasn't for the fact that they have "Dolphin" in the name, we would not have gone. read more

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Meghan H.

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The portions are big and you get more than what you pay for! Delicious breakfast! Good hot coffee! I had the eggs benedict and my husband had huevos rancheros . We also spilt a regular Belgium waffle. I recommend both dishes!!! The service was typical cafe service, not over the top but good over all. read more

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Elizabeth B.

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Came in for lunch last hour of day. I was shocked how much money breakfast and lunch items are. A VERY pedestrian menu. I got the veggie burger and fries. Plain fare. NOTHING special. Even the fries underseasoned. Might be more exciting if fries were crinkle cut or tresh cut. Nope.The veggie burger is a low end frozen variety also. My friend got the three salad platter for $14.00. At least that had fresh fruit with it. I hope breakfast is their main business. I would never go back for lunch. read more

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Paulette E.

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We are from Ithaca, NY and spend winters on Longboat Key and in Bradenton. We eat at the Blue Dolphin a couple of times a week. The staff is very friendly and welcome us back each year. Food is to Die For! I have never gotten anything I didn't like...great menu and large portions. See ya soon!!! read more

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Shiloh M.

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Good food and large portions. Friendly and fast service. Cheap prices. Coffee is so so. Watery hot chocolate.

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Melissa S.

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Geez I read all of the reviews on Yelp so we thought we'd try breakfast here--NO BUENO! I hate giving bad reviews but First we stood inside the door for a good 10mins before any of the 10 staff even looked at us. We were seated and looked over the menu (pretty pricey for breakfast). My fiancé's omelet was HUGE and full of good stuff and his biscuit with gravy was amazing! My experience was the complete opposite! My scrambled eggs were not even room temperature but actually cold! My "side" of bacon that was $$ extra consisted of four really skinny pieces of totally burnt, hard, cold bacon. I love well done meat but this was so hard it broke when I set the piece down! The only think I are was the toast :( To top it off while we were standing at the counter to pay (waaaaay too much) one of the servers totally offended a customer who then turned and walked out leaving their too go order! I probably won't return. read more

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Donna M.

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Great local place for breakfast! The spinach and feta egg white omelet was delicious and so was the coffee! My husband and daughter loved the pumpkin pancakes. Will definitely go back. read more

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Heather S.

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Went to Longboat Key for a family wedding. Stayed up the street at the Hilton but husband wasn't thrilled with the breakfast there so we tried Blue Dolphin one morning and were quite pleased. Service was friendly and fast. I had the Blue Dolphin omelette which was delicious. My husband ordered an omelette which he also liked a lot. We took our two children (ages 4 and 8) and they have a kids menu and the kids were happy with both of their meals too. I would definitely return there for breakfast if I were in the area. read more

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Adrian M.

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This is a great place to eat breakfast that I highly recommend. The staff and service are extremely nice and it is never too crowded. It is priced like a diner but the staff is always the same and they treat everyone very well. Overall, the restaurant has a very nice vibe, is light and airy, and is definitely a good place to spend a morning. Try it out. - Adrian Meli read more

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Ryan R.

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11 years ago

Saw they have a check-in deal, but att cell service cuts out 50ft from the location, so I couldn't check in, and they have no WiFi. Couldn't get the deal, and the food was OK but a bit overpriced like everything in the area. read more

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Was there Yesterday, Sunday 11/13/16. We were sat promptly service is not bad, we ordered the food, after 35 minutes of wait the food arrived (3 tables were sat after us and their food arrived before ours ????). Very simple order, 2 eggs, fruit, sausage and eggs Benedict. The potatoes were stone cold, the eggs were barely warm, the Benedict was cold as well. The sausage arguably the worse in the entire Sarasota/Bradenton area. I know they will not give a "rats ass" about my opinion, they have plenty business without mine. For us first and last time there. read more

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Fred R.

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Nice people. Good service. Food marginal. Beef hash homemade don't go there. Pancakes ok. Good portions. Not going back.

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5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr
Ste 101
Longboat Key, FL 34228
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(941) 383-3787
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https://www.bluedolphincafe.com

Hours

What time does Blue Dolphin Cafe open?

Blue Dolphin Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Blue Dolphin Cafe close?

Blue Dolphin Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have catering options?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe allow dogs?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not allow dogs.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Cafe has bike parking.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have parking?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Blue Dolphin Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Blue Dolphin Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Blue Dolphin Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

The Blue Dolphin Cafe on St. Armands Circle and Longboat Key, Sarasota is a true gourmet Diner. We specialize in homemade dishes, cooked to order and all made from scratch. We are known for our fabulous natural food, served by friendly, helpful people in a clean warm environment.

History

Established in 1989.

Our business was started by a Vice President of a national steak house chain and partnered with a Culinary Institute graduate and teacher of Hyde Park.

Meet the Business Owner: William R.

I am a chef with 40 years of experience and am a Serve Safe trainer. I specialize in making all our dishes to order from wholesome fresh ingredients. We are know for consistency and quality of product. I am a hands on owner who cares about every individual we serve on a personal basis.

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Had to get all the sites in and clean out all the people behind me hehe!

The Breakfast Company

A family run local spot with a large breakfast and brunch menu. Everything is prepared fresh all…read morepastries are made in house.. Service from Ken was outstanding. I ordered the Parisian Breakfast bowl with short ribs and a poached egg- perfect poach, perhaps sous vide? The hubby ordered eggs Benedict- perfect and the hollandaise was so creamy and rich. We will be returning next time we are in Sarasota area.

Two of us stopped in here as out of towners on our way to a boating activity. We were seated right…read moreaway but it took quite a while to be greeted by our server. Other tables were seated after us and we saw their servers greet them and bring waters immediately. I ordered a sandwich with no tomatoes. I have a few food allergies so I'm used to double checking my food. The plate comes out and it looks fine. No tomatoes. Opened the sandwich and it was clear that tomatoes had originally been put in the sandwich and then taken out before coming to the table. There were tomato pieces/seeds left on the meat of the sandwich. I did not eat the sandwich after seeing that. I told both the server and the host as we left the restaurant. We paid full price and were given a quick "I'm sorry." I wasn't looking for a refund or for the sandwich to be remade. I didn't trust the kitchen at that point. Just a heads up to anyone who dines here with ingredient restrictions. Slow service and careless mistakes.

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Sage Biscuit Cafe

Before embarking on a shopping expedition, we fortified ourselves at Sage. Locals all know it and…read moregreet one another as they sit down. We opted for counter service. Ashley was welcoming and took our orders. Being a creature of habit, I ordered a spinach, feta and tomato omelette. My wife chose the Mediterranean skillet breakfast; both with hash browns and a biscuit. We both polished off our meals and loved the seasoned potatoes. Fortified, mission accomplished.

Sage Biscuits was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, Mildred made us feel so…read morewelcome. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind -- you can tell they care about their customers. The food came out hot, fresh, and tasted amazing -- everything was on point. We were in a bit of a rush heading to the airport, and Skyla and Mildred went above and beyond to help get our food out quickly without sacrificing quality. That kind of service really stands out. Highly recommend stopping in if you're anywhere nearby -- we'll definitely be back!

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Breakfast Parfait with plain yogurt

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

Would love to see view during the day. Sitting outside was so nice with amazing water view and a…read moredock you are able to walk on. Food was good - prices a bit steep but all of Long Boat Key is higher than some other locations. Staff and service from valet to waitress and host were just great. Sit outside as bar and indoor area were a bit bland so worth the wait if there is one.

Mar Vista was such a beautiful restaurant. The service was great and the views were unmatched! The…read morefood and drinks were just fine but definitely come for the views and vibe. Loved the oysters and tacos! Will be back again.

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"Indoor Seating" and bar

MAR VISTA TATER TOTS

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Main seating area under the lights!

Shore

My friends and I had dinner here and had an amazing experience from start to finish. I accidentally…read moremade my reservation for the wrong date, but the staff accommodated us on a busy Saturday night without any hassle. The food was incredible, and the view made the experience even better. I ordered the salmon, and it was cooked perfectly. Our waiter, John, was so kind, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed. I'll definitely be recommending this restaurant to anyone visiting!

As we say goodbye to friends before heading North, we had dinner with a long time friend who loves…read moreShore. Shore remains the perfect setting for the key and the vibe is upscale; not to mention the food and drinks are great as well. Great water views, cool ambiance, nice drinks and food all equal a guaranteed nice dining experience. Reservations strongly recommended given its popularity.

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Specialty dessert. So good

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Blood Orange Margarita

Whitney's

We shared the two smash burgers. I liked the Classic one better. Two smashed burgers with a slice…read moreof red onion, cheese, pickle slices, smash sauce, tomato and lettuce.Very good and quite sloppy. The Whitney burger was very similar, but it had caramelized onion and garlic aioli sauce. This was also good, but it was a bit salty. There were huge servings of fries on our plates, and a good sized cup of ketcsup for dipping.

Whitney's was recommended by friends for their smash burgers. There are 2 on the menu, the Whitney…read moresmash burger and the Classic smash burger. We decided to order one of each and share. They are pretty similar. I liked them both with a little preference of the Classic over the Whitney. The Classic has 2 patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, dill pickles, smash sauce. The Whitney has caramelized onions and garlic aioli sauce. Both come with a generous serving of crispy fries and a cup of ketchup.

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Lazy Lobster

They have an Early Bird dinner menu with somewhat lower prices and smaller sizes. Plenty of choices…read moreand the portions are just the right size. This time I decided to try the Ragin' Cajun Flounder Melt ($19) Toasted sourdough bread slices with blackened flounder, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and Cajun remoulade in between. It's all cut into four easy-to-eat squares and comes with fries. It was a very tasty dish, I really enjoyed it. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. A new thing is a lunch menu for only $13.50. 2 choices out of 5 soups and salads and 5 half sandwiches. It's there for a limited time.

We recently visited for the first time for my husband's birthday, and overall I'd say the…read moreexperience was mixed. Right away, I was impressed by the hostesses. We got there a little early for our reservation and they were immediately ready to seat us. They even made an effort to place us near the fish tank so our toddler could watch the fish during dinner, which I really appreciated. The restaurant itself felt more intimate than I expected. I've seen reviews mention the awkward layout, but I actually thought it gave the space a cozy feel. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't fully live up to the prices. Our waiter was kind, but we barely saw him during the meal and waited quite a while for drink refills. I'd also mentioned in the reservation notes that it was my husband's birthday dinner and our first time visiting, but neither was acknowledged during dinner. Normally that wouldn't bother me much, but with the pricing and the restaurant's elevated presentation - polished uniforms, fresh seafood options, extensive wine menu - it felt like there should've been a little more attention to the overall experience. My husband did absolutely love the coleslaw that came with his fish and chips, especially the pineapple in it, which he'd never tried before. I ordered the grouper tacos and thought they were okay, but not especially satisfying. They came with a salad, and I found myself wishing I could've swapped it for fries or a heartier side. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing or misunderstood the menu options. Most of the crowd during our visit seemed older, and the restaurant definitely feels geared toward that demographic. While I don't think we'd personally rush back, I'm still glad we gave it a try. I also thought it was a nice touch that they offer a 15% discount to the ice cream shop next door if you bring your receipt.

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Longbeach Cafe

Another local restaurant I have overlooked until today; love the fact you don't have to leave the…read moreisland and fight beach traffic. The place was busy so I parked myself at the counter; waited about 5 minutes before being acknowledged but received coffee quickly and with apology. My Greek omelette was generous with feta, onions and spinach, tomatoes were lacking but it was good. The seasoned home fries were excellent. Overall, a nice experience that will be duplicated in the future. In Whitney Beach mall so plenty of parking.

I had a breakfast sandwich, an egg, any style, English muffin or toast, bacon or sausage, hash…read morebrowns or grits, choice of cheese. I went for a fried egg on an English muffin with American cheese and bacon. Hash browns for my side. While the hash browns do not have onions in them, they were very nicely seasoned. There were two large slices of very crispy bacon cris-crossed in my sandwich. Our food came out very quickly and was very hot, temperature! The cheese was nicely melted into the egg!

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Slightly tucked away from the main road.

Viento Kitchen & Bar - Zota Beach Resort

Food was great! Had dinner on the balcony, and returned for breakfast. Loved the ocean views, staff…read morewas nice, drinks were good, and they had heaters which was so nice! Crème brûlée and the espresso martini was my favorite!

We had the mahi tacos and the breakfast buffet. Tacos were solid, nothing to write home about, but…read morestill good. Fish was fresh. Breakfast wasn't bad. Fresh omelette was good, the scrambled eggs weren't great. Didn't have a ton of options on the buffet.

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