So much nicer to be here when the snowbirds are gone! IFKYK…read more... Kayleen was our server, and she was very friendly and attentive. Hubby got his usual drink, and I got my coconut Mojito, but this time in a fancy tiki glass. Learned that they're only served indoors, as we have only eaten at the bar or outside by the beach. Got our standard ahi tuna poke nachos, Yum, and a dozen chargrilled oysters, Yum Yum! Hubby and I shared Joe fish tacos, grilled, and they were delicious as always The change in tonight's meal with Jenna "parading" ( ok, not exactly true...) through the restaurant with HUGE brownie sundae s--3 if I recall correctly. Now, I am not a big chocolate fan at all, in fact, I avoid chocolate, yuck, and hubby has to watch his sugar, but when she told me about bananas foster bread pudding-- well, you can see where this is headed! We have never had room for dessert before, and tonight was no exception, but I was enticed by Jenna, and then Kayleen , so...OMG! Absolutely delicious! A bit sweet, but we finished the ice cream and the bananas and a little bit more than that, and got the rest to go. So glad that this is literally about a mile and a half down the road from us, so maybe next time. ;) Also, love the cute merch: jewelry, stickers, T-shirts, caps, stuffed animals, lotion, etc., etc.

Date of Visit: 05/24/2026…read more It was Sunday over Memorial Day weekend and we decided to make a trip to the Ellenton Mall for the afternoon. For being the holiday weekend the traffic was mild, made it over the Skyway and to the mall in no time. After our walk around we were hungry and walk over to the cheese steak place, which is awesome by the way, but they are closed on this Sunday. Dang. That's when I remembered the place on the river. We had already been to one of them and wanted something new. And Whiskey Joe's was it. Leaving the mall and getting there was easy. And once you turn it's at the end of the road. First time here so we weren't sure of the lay-out. There is inside as well as a tiki-bar area. We made our way to the tiki bar since it was a nice day with a breeze. After sitting we were quickly attended to. However there was only the one guy running the tiki bar so we knew to be patient. After he made a round he came back and had our drinks and taking our food order. Since I had a burger yesterday, you would know this if your following me, I wanted something different. I chose the blacken chicken w/fries and the wife ordered the Caribbean salad. I really don't know how long it took to arrive, we were enjoying the view and nice breeze. Then our food came, presentation was good. I didn't take off for the fries, I'd rather have them not coated, these were like Checkers fries. Some people like them that's why I didn't take points off I still had some. Though I did like the chicken very much, it was so juicy. And Like others have noted, the blackening here is just the seasoning not the actual act of blackening. I'm still waiting to go somewhere where they actually blacken it. Now the wife just loved her salad. It too came with chicken only hers had Caribbean seasoning and juicy as well. We only stayed for lunch and a beverage. It is a great place to stop after the mall. Peace.

We celebrated our anniversary at Sixty East and enjoyed the pasta, would highly recommend the 3…read morecheese pasta! The manager was super nice and engaging. Employees were very upbeat and prompt with our drink orders and food. We'll definitely make this a regular stop. J and J 5/29/26

We decided to stop in at this restaurant on an early Saturday evening. The place was packed and we…read moredidn't have a reservation, but there were open tables outside. It was a beautiful night so it was perfect. Word of advice...if you're coming here for dinner on a weekend, make a reservation. We started off with drinks. My Manhattan and my wife's Pina Colada-Tini were delicious. There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our entrees. I went with the Shrimp Palermo which was made with shrimp, sausage, and broccoli...very good! This is a nice casual spot near the Ellenton outlets if you're looking for a spot for dinner.

I'm giving 4 stars because it's new and I'm giving some of the missteps a pass…read more Over all the food was good but could improve. Will add more when I try again

Someone mentioned in another review that The Barrel Room is a hidden gem--and they weren't kidding…read more From the moment you walk in, the beautifully decorated interior stands out. It feels luxurious yet totally relaxed--perfect whether you're in the mood for a casual drink or a full dinner. The bartenders were not only fun and welcoming, but also clearly passionate about what they do. They were eager to mix up creative drinks and make recommendations, which added a lot to the experience. I came in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety on the menu. Whether you're craving a sandwich or a filet, there's something for everyone. The food was delicious, and the prices were incredibly fair--especially for the level of service and atmosphere. Same goes for the drinks and wine list--great options, all reasonably priced. I'll definitely be coming back again and again!

Food great grouper bites excellent Service waiter fast and…read moreattentive Ambiance river front setting excellent !!!! Live music... cheered us up for our road trip ahead!

I've been coming to the Roo for many years and have seen it change quite a lot. The Roo today is…read morethe best I've seen. I've been there twice this week, and every time I go I order what is the best bang bang shrimp I've ever had. The service is always top notch with me never seeing the bottom of my glass and plenty of attention. If it's a hot day try to find a table near a fan or in the shade. If you want to skip rocks, go sit out near the river. You can have whatever dining experience you'd like. Other food recommendations are the grouper sandwich, tacos (both grouper and shrimp).

This is our first viist to this very lovely venue! Lots of comfortable seating at the bar or…read morelounge areas. We enjoyed delighful cocktails prepared by an "excellent" Bartender. However, we missed-out on the live music as we arrived a little early. But, the friendly bartending staff encouraged us to return again to relax and listen to the live musical entertainment which starts around 9 p.m. We will be back soon. :) Maureen

The social lounge is now margaritas, got to try it tonight and the food is great! Service is even…read morebetter! If I have one complaint it would be that our bartender/ server Ariana uses the GLASS as an ice scoop instead of an actual scoop! There is a very distinctive sound when glass hits the ice.

Susan was our waitress today for lunch. She has been here with Dockside for ten years. Lovely…read morepersonality and very knowledgeable about their excellent menu. Today I got my usual The Mango Crab stack. Hubbie got a fried grouper sandwich. Food is so good. We love this restaurant! Excellent service and food. Not to mention the view of the water and boats is so beautiful. Highly recommend!

The ambience is excellent. The location is good. The service was good…read more The food? We had calamari appetizer. The calamari was nicely fried. The sauce? Eh. No real taste. Caesar salad with chicken. The chicken was ok, the Caesar dressing was tasteless. Also had shrimp quesadilla. Too much tasteless cheese. No spice at all. So, the quality of the food this evening was low. Also the Yelp waitlist or whatever was confusing and not much value. Will we return? Probably not.

Absolutely Amazing Food. Chicken tenders my favorite. There dill ranch is amazing as well. Great…read moreatmosphere

The Greyson has been long awaited in Apollo Beach! The food is very good; the service is good; it's…read morenew, so going through start-up, I think it will shine. They have 2 other locations and have brought in some excellent staff to start. Lots of TV screens to check in on your favorite sports. Parking can be tricky. Great addition to the area!

I went to Craftails Speakeasy and tried the Strawberry Fields from their spring craft tail menu…read more Honestly, it was strong, super pretty, and had this little dried orange thing plus a bubble that added smoke to the drink, felt fancy without feeling "my wallet is crying." Service was awesome too. We got there right when they opened so it was just me and my mom at first and the guy at the bar made it easy and fun. The vibe feels a bit on the fancier side, but it's still chill, a perfect spot for date night or just taking cute photos. No hidden entrance or secret password that we could see and street parking is available. No wait during the day. It's not the cheapest spot, but honestly worth it for the drinks and the aesthetic. I'd love to go back and try more of their craft tails sometime!

This is one of the those places that Bradenton is fortunate to have - nothing like having access to…read morewell made drinks! The ambiance is polished compared the dive bar scene in the surrounding area. I tried the "Do No Wrong" which calls for: Mezcal, house made orgeat, lime, habanero tincture, mint, nutmeg. I made it known to the bartender that I don't like the excessive sweetness that sometimes orgeat (almond) syrup has in drinks so he could adjust that for me. The drink turned out nice with the crushed ice they use for it and I'd try it again. Also tried the "Chai and Chill" which based off their website is: "Warming spices with chai and espresso, complemented by creamy vanilla and a hint of cinnamon -- smooth, aromatic, and cozy for winter evenings." Being that it's winter in Florida and my smelling sense isn't the sharpest at the time, I wasn't able to appreciate the aromatics in this drink but I'd say it's a balanced creamy drink, perhaps I'd ask for more espresso based liquor in it if I had it again or good for you to know in case you want to make sure that it carries enough coffee flavor for you. As of February 2026, they are doing comedy nights on Thursdays.

Delicious iced latte! Had a half portion of the homemade caramel flavoring, very smooth drink!…read moreFriendly service. Different vibes for sure there.

There was no experience. It is closed. Was hard to find and when we did, the doors were locked.read more

Food and service were great! Staff all so friendly! Great environment! You get great portions as…read morewell.

This place is pretty nice. They have a parking lot so that a super positive…read more The staff is so nice, friendly and knowledgeable of the food. We ordered a lot of stuff and everything was amazing but one thing and I will get there. The appetizers were super n Delicious and fun. I posted pics of the food as I don't remember the names of most of the stuff. But if anyone wanna have the food just ask the staff what the stuff in the pictures are and they are able to point you in the right direction. The meals we got Butter chicken which was pretty amazing Lamb korma which is my favorite of all time and it hit the spot as expected. Our friend had this large potatoes pancake that It was ok. I could go without it but it was massive and super cool for the Fran pics They also had a lamb kebab that was our least favorite dish. We had everything family style and they kept the rice coming, and we appreciated that. When the dessert came we ordered this carrot thing and it was BAD! It was warm and salty and had some ice cream on top but the ice cream was not good either. Our waiter was so gracious and took it out of the bill and replaced it with better choices. Shout out to ASHWIN he is a great waiter and we will look for him when we go back. Cause we loved the spot and will go back for sure. The food was great, the atmosphere was impeccable and overall the vibes were great. This spot is our new go to when we want to get some Indian cuisine with an elevated feel. Super recommended!!