It's been a minute since dining at Circles. We have eaten there in the past and found it good…read morenothing great. However lastnight we decided to stop in last minute. The service was great. The food lastnight was a very nice surprise. It was excellent. The grouper bites were amazing. The star the night. Very light, crispy and fresh. Cesar was very good. Chilean Sea Bass was cooked to perfection as was the Grouper Dinner. Both were ordered with the butter sauce. Sides were very good. Martinis on spot. Sorry no pictures. We will be back soon as locals.

Let me start off with the positives: the ambiance is great right on the water. A lot of care…read moreclearly went into the tropical garden feel and it's well maintained. The people are also very nice even if service is a little slow. Okay, now to the meat of what you're interested in: the food. If the food were 50% cheaper you'd probably be willing to overlook its shortcomings for the ambiance. There's little seasoning to be found on anything so everything is bland. Even the fries are completely lacking in salt. The grouper was breaded nicely and cooked properly but it was almost tasteless. The bacon carried my wife's Crab BLT because everything was so bland for her. The lobster dip appetizer had uncooked Parmesan sprinkled on the bread that was neither bruschetta nor dipping bread so it just didn't work well as an appetizer either. Overall, there's a better restaurant literally next door that's a little cheaper and I can't see coming back after such a disappointing outing.

Best. Brussels sprouts. Ever!…read more I know! I'm at a seafood place with great views and tons of tropical drinks-and I appreciate all of that, too. But the Brussels sprouts... wow! They're made with honey... and honey, they're gooood! They're magical-and after an extra long work week, they were also medicinal. Finn's sits right on the water, in Apollo Beach. It's tucked back in a residential area, not far off U.S. 41, right next to Circles. We were there at 12;30 on a Friday afternoon and parking was already scarce. (I can't imagine weekend nights) But don't let that hold you back. This is a fun spot-with inside dining-a huge covered deck and two other outside areas-all with great views. The food and bar menus have enough temptations to keep you coming back for that alone. The blackened mahi was cooked well and not too spicy. It comes with pineapple pico-that was balanced-not overwhelmed by onions. And the fries were really good-nice crunch-came out piping hot. And don't forget the Brussels (I sure won't!) I thought $21.99 was a fair price for the generous portion of fish and two sides (they have a large sides selection!) The drinks were good-nice kick, but not too strong--just right. I hadn't had a rumrunner in *years but suddenly had a craving for one. I knew it would be sweet-and it was-but I liked it. The key lime colada (made with Rumchata coconut!) was very sweet but really good. The perfect dessert. The vibe is casual, laid back and fun. Service was warm and super efficient. Amanda always knew just when to check in. It was the perfect April day to be out on the deck. It's a great spot to laugh with friends or just chill out and slow down. I'm all for all of it. Finntastic!

Great location for cocktails with a view Beautiful scenery…read more Excellent service Nice menu for drinks and food

Food is terrific with excellent selections The indoor table…read morearea is tight. It the servers navigate it well. They are attentive and courteous The overall area is nice despite the tight quarters. Outdoor seating is available

First time going here , Pasta was very good , entertainment…read morewas good , Drinks was great I will be back again

Looking for a local spot to grab a bite? Well I decided to stop in and ask for breakfast and they…read moredid not disappoint. I was able to order a sirloin and eggs, plenty of protein to start my day. Ashley was working this morning and was very happy to share some news of their uniquely delicious dessert options. If you are a dessert person and dine out then you know how boring it can't be in the Tampa area. You get the same old lava cake, key lime pie, Apple something with caramel drenched on it and the peanut butter pie and cheesecake. Well finally the Bistro decided to take it up a notch and get a lemon cello cake, a chocolate torte. So for a short time if one of these desserts appeals to you hurry over before they are gone. Ambiance is casual and open lots of seating options from booths to high tops to regular tables and bar seating too. Service is also very good your greeted with a smile and when it's busy you still get a acknowledgement.

My family and I visited for lunch after we visited the manatee visitor center since it was close by…read moreand 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.

Great service, wonderful drinks and the view make this a perfect little spot to visitread more

My wife made reservations for Monday, 6:30 PM I dropped them off at the door and parked the car…read more They were already seated. It was busy as usual. Very popular restaurant. As I sat down, a very nice server, April, already had drinks for us, told us the specials, and gave us some time to look over the menu. I ordered the Blackened Shrimp Pasta, wife ordered half a Rack of Ribs and Shrimp, our friend ordered the Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, April said it was one of her favorites. The meal was served quite quickly and looked great. My friend doesn't like Asparagus, I said great I'll take them they were perfect. My blackened shrimp were great, 12 large shrimp were delicious. The ribs and shrimp were good, and the bacon wrapped meatloaf looked great. Everything was very tasty. I think next time I'll get the Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf. The beach setting is wonderful. Thanks April "her family calls her Ape" everything was excellent.

They have the best service and friendly staff we have lived in the area for years but never…read morestopped there.. we saw Wednesday was prime rib day and decided to try it.. the best choice we could have made.. while we were there the waitress told us the fish n chips on Friday was also very good.. we decided to go back and try it.. it was no disappointment.. it was the best we have had in the area... we will definitely go back! Great job salty shamrock and all your employees are the best!

This was my second time here. The last time was some time before COVID, so it was good time in…read morebetween. We sat outside and enjoyed the music and beautiful weather. The breeze coming through as we sat under the patio was really nice. We loved the food and drinks. The server was very nice and attentive. She advised us on the special for the day and offered dessert. The portion sizes were decent. My only feedback: - The wings were a bit costly at about $2 each. - The limes for the drinks were not fresh.

Cool place. First time there. Local place. Felt right at home. Food was very good and priced well…read more Drinks were good and priced well. Entertainment was on point. Service was excellent!!

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.

Tiffany provides incredible service every time I stop by and see her. With the weather cooling off…read morethis is an incredible stop for happy hour vibes.

Probably will return…read more Average. Casual. Relaxing. Pool tables. Bikers. I don't think they've deck guys to help boaters. We've BLT and stuffed crab: all good. Bikers vests are beautiful. Live music is about to start as we're leaving at 1:30. Their bathrooms are between permanent and port-a-potty: they're outside but they have regular toilets and sinks. Not sure they've a/c too, during the hot days.

Great band, good food . Waterside dining on the River. Friendly service, prompt and courteous…read moreservers.

Nice staff, cold beer! Food was good. Location was very…read morenice. Local Spot for sure. No frills but fun.