This part is not their fault, but there were sooooo many "love bugs" at their entrance. I could not…read morestand out there without freaking out. Once our large group was seated, there were fans around us, so the bugs went away. I am from California, so I am not used to good service lol, so I was pleasantly surprised with all the "Yes ma'am," "Thank you, ma'am," etc. The server was nice and a total trooper with the number of people he had to keep track of because we all had separate checks. He did an amazing job, and we were extremely grateful. I tried their Housemade Crab Dip, and it was delicious. It was a great portion, really creamy, and well seasoned. For my meal, I had the Admiral's Platter. Everything was delicious, not too oily, and I loved the dipping sauces that came with it. Overall, it was a great experience with great service. If I'm ever back in Sarasota, I would love to come back.

We were very disappointed with our food. This place is missing an opportunity to be a great…read morevacation dining spot. First, we'll start with the good. The location is amazing. We sat on the water and enjoyed a beautiful view. The decor and atmosphere is beachy and relaxing. The cocktails were good. The parking is convenient. The bad part that made it disappointing. The food was not great. My grouper sandwich was fair. It was kinda bland. The slaw was dry. The fish and chips was odd. The fries were decent. The fish was inside a very thick coating of batter. The crab legs were good. The coconut shrimp were good but too heavily battered. The green beans on the side were totally unseasoned. The worst was the chicken sandwich. It was tasteless with a a thick greasy batter. It was bad. Once we decided to send it back our server took forever to return to table to check on us. We were mid meal before we checked on. My daughter decided to pickup something else at a different restaurant after we left. How do you mess up a chicken sandwich? Unless you are just coming in for drinks(or crab legs) I would recommend a different choice of restaurant. The view adds one star to the rating.

When visiting, I always frequent Lido Beach for the best beach experience…read more It also helps that the Lido Island Grill offers so many beach lunch and snack options to cool down. There's a decent sized pavilion area. At times, there is live entertainment. Some items that I've ordered included the mahi Reuben sandwich, lobster roll, and grouper tacos. Each item was delicious and the perfect size for a beach lunch. Do not miss the chance to stop by for lunch after relaxing on the beach.

This is just a snack bar at the beach so don't expect fine dining, but the turkey club we had was…read moredelicious and the staff are super friendly. I wouldn't come just for the food but if you're at the beach (or want to stop and have a casual bite next to the beach) then this place is great

When visiting this area of Florida one thing that you should always eat is fresh seafood. Cortez,…read morethe town is known for fresh seafood. This restaurant was located down a small street by some boats near water and you just knew that whatever seafood you were getting was going to be the freshest, especially the grouper and the mahi-mahi. The seating is all outside and they have live music. You can easily tell that this is a local favorite because they were lots of tables of people that seemed to not have a care in the world and just enjoying life. Our server came over and quickly offered us water and gave us suggestions of what to order from the menu. I wound up having a grilled grouper sandwich which was delicious and so big that I couldn't even finish it. The other item we ordered was the blackened fish tacos with the truffle mashed potatoes. It was a little strange to see mashed potatoes on the menu, but man they were so yummy. The tacos were delicious as well. I wish they had beer on draft, but it was fine that they didn't. The cocktail menu also looked really good. I will say that based on the time of day we went there were some mosquitoes out but that's Florida and it's not the restaurant fault. This is definitely a restaurant. We will keep in mind when we are down here again.

Sit at the bar and hopefully you will have Mariah as a bartender or sit at table with her as a…read moreserver. Very efficient and with a beautiful smile.

Very convenient food stand located right on the beach…read more If you didn't bring a SINGLE snack like us to the beach and skipped breakfast (I know I know, WHO does that?) then you'll literally be the happiest human to know this place exists. We were in the mood for an easy beach day and didn't want to make a million stops and pack all the things. Knowing this place was around made our beach day so easy. Pros: breakfast food is available until 11am, they have all kinds of snacks, drinks, food - from burgers to nachos, quesadillas to grilled cheese. Cons: it's just a fast food spot, nothing super special about the food, the staff is half nice half stand off ish, the in house canned margaritas are just artificial lemonade. What I love the MOST about this place is you can place an order online ahead of time. Even better, you can place an order right from your beach chair and then meet at a specific meet point and they'll deliver it to you. Super cool and convenient especially with the extra long walk to their stand. I genuinely love the home made margarita cans but it would be nice if they actually put some tequila in it. Sadly, you do pay for a cocktail and get an extra light version of it.

Greetings! With me,…read moreyou'll always get what I think is the best of the best, and if I'm lucky, the best of the best of what you would never find on your own unless someone told you to go there. Out-of-the-way places that are unexpected treasures are my favorite places to find myself . For today's review, let me invite you to the unusual yet very ordinary locale that is Siesta Beach Sand Pavilion. First, we start with a word about Siesta Beach. It is an award-winning stop noted for its most define quartz sand in the country, if not the world. Add to a tremendous location Sarasota surrounding environment makes CSO a hotspot for beach, lovers, family, getaways, and people watching extraordinaire. A special note about Siesta Key Beach Drum Circle's that take place here at sunset Sunday nights. The sand pavilion serves up some unexpectedly good comfort foods. The main feature for me that I always plan to have whenever I'm in Sarasota is the blackened mahi-mahi sandwich. Fresh fish, great seasoning made to order perfect every time. The sandwich is served up on a great bun with lettuce, tomato and onion the condiments that you might care for are available at your request. There's nothing vin ordinaire about the sandwich they serve. Honorable mention besides the blackened fish sandwich are the chicken tenders and other great comfort foods. You also have a variety of great cold beer choices, and access to sheltered seating and washrooms to give yourself a well-deserved break from the sun for your time at Siesta Key Beach. The sand Pavilion is staffed by friendly, efficient staff that always seem to add a touch of local charm. The Santa pavilion at Siesta Key Beach is a bit off the beaten path away from the mainland, and can be very crowded about any given time that the weather might be nice enough for a stop at the beach. Take my word, it's worth it every time! Until next time...tk

Food was very good Inion rings are awesome…read more Big burger - cooked perfectly Wife's grouper tacos were really good as well! Service was excellent! Ambiance was great - sat outside at 3:30pm - w/o a problem- has great shade

The service remains great and cheerful but the prices for locals have gotten out of hand. My (best…read morehamburger on the island) was $29. My wife had a salad with a burger, one wine and one beer for me. Our bill was over $100. She loves it there but we will leave it for the visitors.

If you're anywhere near Longboat Key and don't stop at Guppy's, you are seriously missing out…read more Perfectly located right across the street from the beach, it is *the* ideal spot to relax and enjoy an incredible meal after a day in the sun! Robin, the founder, along with his family and entire staff, are some of the most genuine, welcoming, and impeccable people you will ever meet. A huge shoutout to Joe and Katie - they went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable; they are rarities when it comes to service, compassion, and authenticity. The service was unequivocally flawless, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and you can truly feel how much heart goes into this place. It is safe to say that it's rare to find a restaurant where the food is amazing and the people are even better, but Guppy's absolutely delivers on both. This place is a true gem, and we'll be coming back every chance we get. Highly, highly recommend!

Where the old Mexican restaurant on LBK use to be- Guppy's is a sports bar with multiple TV's and a…read morenice staff. We went on a Saturday around 4 and there were a few patrons congratulated around the bar so we bellied up too. Beers were cold, our server was friendly and the food was good. My wife had the grouper tacos(2 for 1 on Tuesdays). I had the Philly cheesesteak. I liked the imported roll the most and the sandwich was more filling than my eyes thought. Overall, we may come back on a weekday when there are specials. I was shocked Guppy's has been here 2 years- time flies when on island time.

Fun atmosphere, terrible service, great food!…read more What else can you expect at a beach bar during the height of spring break? Bridge Tender Inn is located right on historic Bridge Street and offers a mix of indoor, patio, and dock side seating. There is lots of twinkly lights, live music, and super fruity, frozen drinks. If you got friends in low places than you will surely love this spot. Seat yourself. Expect a wait. The menu is a smattering of bar and gulf classics. Our buffalo shrimp and grouper nuggets hit the spot and my husband loved all of the Packers love around the restaurant.

Good and service is always good at this popular spot! We had a mix of appetizers and they were all…read moregreat, especially the mahi bites!

Ambiance: The area is not well organized. Bar structure is a free-standing tiki type structure…read morewith NO seating or shade around the perimeter. Patrons are standing in a long line in the heat! Solution: Double the size of the structure, w/ tiki style exterior/shade and add 20 bar stools along the perimeter of the bar, preferably with backs on the stools. Benefits: Increased comfort due to seating and shade. Most importantly, increased revenue due to COVERED Bar seating!

Food- we tried the kids chicken fingers and fries (tasty and not greasy)…read more Chicken Caesar wrap was a decent size and also good. Basic wrap with chunks of grilled chicken lettuce and cheese/dressing Chicken salad wrap was like a typical chicken salad with shredded chicken and mayo, garlic powder and lettuce- also tasty Service was friendly and ambiance was that of your typical beach cafe. Took 5-10 minutes to get our food. Prosecco tasted a bit flat and my friend didn't like the mango slushee drink (said it was too strong/not mixed well) maybe best to stick to bottled drinks here.