Stopped in for lunch since they had lots of outdoor seating in the shade. You order inside at the…read moremarket counter but they make the food in the trailer outside and bring it to your table. They were pretty busy but the food arrived quickly. Lots of people were stopping in for fresh seafood from the market while a few were having lunch outside. The food was delicious and everyone loved it. The only issue we had was that I was hoping to just get fried shrimp for my daughter but the only options were coconut shrimp or the shrimp po boy. They said that's all they could do. Once we received the shrimp po boy, I was confused why they couldn't just give us that but without the bread. Oh well, she just picked the shrimp off the bun and loved it anyways. Just didn't seem very accommodating when they seemed so helpful to the customers ordering from the actual fresh seafood market. We will definitely come back.

I've gone here a handful of times throughout the years. I've never been impressed. This time…read morethough, will be my last. They changed the inside of the market. Before, you used to be able to view the live lobsters and see them pick them out. I used to like this, because I want to make sure the lobsters are alive and moving when they are removed from the water. Now, I don't know where they keep them, but I can't see them. I wouldn't trust that I am getting the fresh and very alive lobsters. Second, and most important of all, the prices are BAD. I called them a couple weeks ago for the price of lobsters. They told me 3 for $65. For me, that's extremely expensive. For me, I wouldn't pay that for myself, but my wife wanted me to cook some lobsters (would have been only her second time having lobster in her life). I decided to give them a try one last time and compare it to other markets that cost much less. If I could get similar taste at the other markets, I would no longer go here. Sadly, when I went in, I noticed the prices were now 3 chick lobsters for $75, or $25 a pound if you don't want 3. I asked about this, telling them they recently told me they were $65 on the phone... maybe not more than 2 weeks ago... and they said they raised their prices. Holy shit. That's not a $1 raise... or a $3 raise, but a whopping $10 raise. It wasn't too long ago that 3 of their lobsters were $25, and even that seemed expensive. I was willing to try them one last time at $65 (highway robbery bent over backwards), so I asked if they would honor the price quoted on the phone a few weeks ago, and they said no. So I walked out without spending one penny. These prices are terrible. TERRIBLE. Other markets in the area are charging $15 a pound for new england live lobsters. It's their store, they can charge what they want, but I won't buy anything if the prices are too high. Maybe this will go out of business like the port charlotte location? Maybe the snow birds don't know about other places to buy fresh lobster and pay the price? Well, if you know where to shop, you can find everything I've seen in this store for about 1/2 the cost. Tourist trap? I don't know, but buyer beware.

The service was lacking and it was drawn out for no reason . It was a disappointing evening , great…read morecompany but the wrong dining choice even tho the view is spectacular.

I loved Island Court. They sell freshly caught fish and some cooked items. Although there is no…read moreseating area, the cashier set me up with Ritz crackers and some homemade mahi mahi dips and actually shared her own water bottle stash. Next time I go there I'll bring my own dishes and drinks.

If you're looking for restaurant quality seafood, this is your stop. Floridas Freshest Seafood has…read morea kiosk on Sunday's at the Wellen Park Farmers Market and Thursday's at the Englewood Farmers Market. I went every week while in Fl. and got big, beautiful scallops, unbelievable salmon, grouper, mahi, clams and more. Pat is the nicest guy and has great cooking suggestions. He takes his time with each customer to ensure you have exactly what you want. You can even call ahead with requests. With the right preparation and cook, this seafood rivals the best restaurants around!

What a pleasure it is to go into this small business! The…read moreowner Audley is so sweet! She makes the crab cakes here herself! I was greeted by Megan who cheerfillly helped me decide what I wanted and packed up my order. I decided on the hand made crab cakes, house made romulaude sauce and key lime pie. Everything was delicious! I look forward to coming here again! It's so nice to support a small business!!

Very good fish dips and a good variety. Love the tuna one…read more Their shrimp is also good. Need to try more things. Staff is very nice.

The staff is so helpful, the other day I wanted their chocolate cake but I didn't see any and a…read moresweet woman from the bakery said she could frost one for me and my cashier went to go get me a cart as well. Great lobster bisque, awesome tropical produce, sourdough and seafood department Wish they had more organic produce but they do have unpasteurized OJ which I like

Detwiler's has a great selection of grocery items including fresh meats & seafood, produce, baked…read moregoods, prepared to order foods and pre packaged items. The prices on most items are quite affordable and less than other stores. The aisles are neatly arranged and I found it easy to locate items I was looking for. During my visit to Florida, I think I ended up visiting about 4 times. During my visits, I purchased pre packaged peanut brittle, fresh baked cinnamon roll ($1.99), hand scooped ice cream (I believe a double scoop was $2.99), an acai bowl ($6.99) and a made fresh to order English muffin sandwich ($3.99). All of the staff was very friendly and didn't dilly dally. Everything was very good. I will definitely be visiting again when I'm in Florida.

We had such a great dinner at Farlow's on the Water! We ordered the maple glazed vegan chicken…read morebreast and the house specialty, the St. Croix Seafood Pie. I was pleasantly surprised by the St. Croix Seafood Pie--it was packed with seafood and had so much flavor. I wasn't the biggest fan of the puff pastry personally, although it was still tasty. I actually think a flaky biscuit would've paired even better with the filling. The maple glazed vegan chicken breast was delicious too, and I really appreciated that they had thoughtful vegan options on the menu. The real star of the meal though was the rosemary lavender lemonade--it is an absolute must-have! Super refreshing and unique. Great food, beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

I saw that my last review was 2 years ago! Time for an update!…read more Our server was Maddie-and she was a delight! Cheerful and energetic-she made the whole experience more fun! The restaurant was bustling,but we still got excellent service and our food was fabulous!

Such a fantastic find! Something for everyone with a broad variety of cultural foods including…read moreGreek German, Polish, Spanish, Mexican Jordanian, Brazilian, and Italian. Many of the booths have samples. Local fresh fruits and vegetables of every type, including tropical fruits, and some you may have never heard of! Cowabunga donuts is not to be missed, sourdough warm and fresh donuts were remarkable. Gourmet hot, sauces, pickles, popcorn, organic, dark chocolate. There's also a machinist who sharpens your scissors and your knives, etc., right at the stand! The paella stand is a sight to see cooking up authentic paella in the open air was just delicious. Aqua Fresca stand, Dole whip, fresh squeeze, lemonade, freshly roasted coffee, hot, or iced. Half a dozen artist playing live music, all the merchants have their doors open, offering Coastal, clothing, sterling silver, jewelry, candles, plants, and fresh flowers. Parking can be tight during the high season, but not too hard of a little effort. Bring sustainable shopping bags to make it easier to carry your purchases. Plan to spend the full-time from 9 to 1 as there is much to see and enjoy.

I'll admit I was not expecting too much after reading the other reviews but rest assured, this…read moremarket has grown and evolved since then. We were so pleasantly surprised! The markets featured at least 30-40 food and beverage vendors ranging from produce to prepared foods like pretzels, empanadas, ceviche and more. I ended up hauling home fresh orange juices and pretzels. The market was filled with live music performers and is conveniently located on the main drag on Dearborn St neighboring several local shops and restaurants. I enjoyed popping into the Culture Coffee shop to grab a drink before heading home. Overall, a fun and bustling market. It appeared to be dog-friendly as well.

Nice bartender, Charlie. Cold drafts reasonably priced. The not so good was the warm lobster roll…read more Not much to it and would never order it again.

Searching for some local seafood while visiting. Non-descript decor of plastic fish and other minor…read morenautical features. I bellied up to the bar during a mad rush of customers. The lone bartender was slammed with drinks for bar and inside and outside dining in addition to taking bar food orders. Still she managed to take my order of a shrimp boil, one of the dinner specials for $18. The gulf shrimp were big and crowded around sausage slices, red potatoes and two pieces of corn on the cob. A shaker of Old Bay accompanies the dish. I also got a side of their coleslaw. It actually was very good, not heavy on mayo and was made in house. But about 3 ounces for $3.50, I didn't think it was worth that. All washed down with a draft beer in a frosted pint glass. The servers and barkeep were friendly and none of the customers were in a rush. This is a very good locals spot.

Excellent service. Products are the best. Variety is the best. Always enjoy going here.read more

Papa's is a Venice treasure! It was with the previous owner and will continue to be with Pedro, the…read morenew owner. Papa's carries cuts of meat that are relatively unavailable at big markets, like Petite Tenders, which are like a small tenderloin and a perfect size for dinner for 2. They also carry Tri Tip, which is a cut you will not easily find in Florida. We just cooked one with a Santa Ynez bbq sauce as the marinade and a puréed amount saved for use as a topping. It melts in your mouth! Papa's also has a great collection of prepared foods in small and larger containers that are like homemade...because they are! Stop by and check out the store. You'll find something you like!

We were greeted and seated immediately when we arrived at 3:35pm. We soon we were met by our…read morewaitress, Jess, who was very pleasant and she offered us beverages to order and promptly served them. We enjoyed our service along with drinks and food we ordered. We will definitely go back there and request Jess as our server again.

Gluten Free (Celiac):…read more Had a great experience! Nothing is marked on the menu but my waitress was good with running to the kitchen to check on items. I had the baby back ribs, they were so tender. Sides: the fries used to be gluten free but are now fried in a shared fryer. Since I didn't feel comfortable eating any of the sides I asked if I could have a caesar salad instead (no croutons). They do not offer side salads (should!) but since my order came with 2 sides she just charged me $4 for the originally $16 salad in substitute for the two $5 sides included in my order. The atmosphere was wonderful. Dick and Kammy played live music and the sunset on the deck was beautiful! Would definitely come back to try the gluten free chocolate torte :)