Mandy served us and was a joy! Had the pimento cheese starter which was outstanding and a larger portion than expected, easily served 2-3. Had the grilled red snapper over rice, with heritage carrots and capers. Truly the best fish I have had in quite a while. The beer choice was the citra and the Oyster Bay Hooter Brown. Both were perfect! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I highly recommend this especially sitting on the patio with our dog![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Keeper's Bistro - Pimento cheese - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This a hole in the wall type of restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the food is very good!!!!! They pork belly was amazing especially since it is hard to find with crackling here on FL. The service is very good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is very nice at well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Everything was exceptional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fine dining with a casual atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very attentive and made my littles feel included and welcome. read more

Keeper's Bistro - Seasonal risotto with shrimp - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute and friendly place...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bring your pet out back too........[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ....... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food and service were great! Favorites were the crab cakes and house salad. Good wine selection

My party of 5 just left after sitting at Keeper's for 2.5 hours on Saturday night, 5 July 25, and not receiving any main courses nor the server having any idea when they might be delivered. We arrived for our 7:45 reservation 10 minutes early and still were not seated until 8:10P. Our server was actually happy when we asked for our check and asked her to cancel our order. I understand it's a holiday weekend, but perhaps as the business you shouldn't allow multiple parties of 15 at the same time the rest of the tables are full and when the kitchen can't keep up (The wait staff told us that only two people were working in the kitchen). We were not the only table to leave because of the inability of the kitchen to keep up. We felt bad for the serving staff, but we never saw or heard from a supervisor or a manager on the floor. And when we decided to depart, we weren't even offered a discount on our appetizers and drinks, even though we had sat patiently for 2.5 hours. I really want this place to succeed, but you've got to be able to do the basics if you want people to ever come back. Please figure out how to run the restaurant during the busy season. read more

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Everything we ate was delicious and the service was outstanding. Pur starters included pimento cheese with fried bread and fish bites. Our entrees included shrimp & grits, smoked duck & pancakes and grilled chicken salad. Our drinks were refreshing with a Bloody Mary, Lost in the Desert and Love you, Mean it. We'll be back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Keepers looks like a little bar and grill. There's live music and people roaming around the bar chit chatting and generally having a good time in their sun dresses and khaki short and polo attire.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you look closer, you see the care put into the live plants and flowers scattered about but placed with intention. You will also notice the herb garden which is a peek into your future.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then the friendly waiter acted as our guide to destiny. The food...the Chef ,and I don't use that word loosely, is truly an artist. The seasonal scallops were seared perfectly and presented beautifully. I don't like seafood but tried one anyway and the texture was buttery and the flavor was epic. I have no words for the sauce they were served in. It is an experience you just have to try. I had the porterhouse steak as an entrée. If you ate it by itself it would have been one of the top 3 steaks I've ever eaten. Paired with the seasonal vegetables and the baby potatoes, it was the best, most though out meal I've ever eaten. There were traces of the same spices in each dish that drew you back to the steak. They were separate dishes that complemented each other perfectly and I was left with the feeling that without all three I would have missed something. The emotions my brain attached to this meal were, no doubt, crafted and guided by the thought and love the chef obviously puts into his work. The veggies were hand picked the day prior by the chef himself and the steak was cut in the restaurant. If you can't tell, I was blindsided when I walked into this little bistro in Port St Joe, FL. I'm not a food critic. I don't even eat out that much. I consider myself a pretty good cook though. I was left speechless when I tasted this food. I was able to talk to the chef and hear the love for his art flow from him. This place is unrivaled in the Panhandle. read more

Keeper's Bistro - 22oz Porterhouse and seasonal veggies. - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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Says it's open but it's not. No answer at door and kid on phone doesn't have a clue! Big waste of time on a Thursday afternoon.

I loved everything about this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant had such a great date night vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is delicious. The drinks are awesome! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ate outside and it was beautiful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was surprised this place wasn't more packed, I'd assume it will be in the future![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The most delicious meal we've had in Port Saint Joe! We started off with drinks from the very well appointed bar. The "love you, mean it" was fizzy, sweet, and perfectly tart. We shared the starter special of chilled crab claws, wedge salad, the pork chop main, and the pear bread pudding for dessert. Each plate that came out became better and more delicious than the previous! The bacon fat blue cheese dressing on the wedge had a Smokey richness that elevated the flavor of the crisp and perfectly ripe vegetables. So unique and surprisingly delicious! Everything from the grits and Brussels sprouts to the carmelized onions on top of the pork chop worked together to make a perfect bite with every single forkful! The bread pudding at the end put this menu over the top! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside so we could hear the band playing at The Haughty Heron.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shout out to Dani and The Chix, who were amazing even without their lead singer Dani who was out sick.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And lastly, we had the absolutely best waitress, Logan T.! Just like every restaurant for the last few years, Keeper's was short staffed. But Logan hustled and more than made up for it!! She energetically explained the specials and her favorite items with great detail and enthusiasm. Logan is an amazing waitress and made our evening meal top notch! As new residents to this beautiful city, we have been hitting all the local spots. We have enjoyed every single one and love that there are so many locally owned restaurants. But so far, Keeper's is our favorite. The chef has created a unique and exceptional menu that we plan to revisit again and again! And we will ask for Logan T. every time!! read more

Super friendly service, and what a refreshing re-do of the interior. It wasn't crowded so they let our party of four sit on one end of the beautiful wooden table. That must seat at least 20 people. We all were happy with our meals. I had a delicious salad and my husband had a really good fried chicken sandwich. The fries were delicious and natural. read more

A big thanks to bartender Jason who helped us with drinks, food, and where to go in town. The Paw Paw Mai Tai was amazing and beautiful. We missed the happy hour fish bites, but Jason got approval from the kitchen and they were amazing. He also recommended the Garden of Eden hike north of town which we did the very next day! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is so nice without being pretentious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now our PSJ fav! read more

Keeper's Bistro - Paw Paw Mai Tai on the left. A Florida liqueur to cure all ills! Keeper Menu. - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

The gyro was pulled pork. French fries were mushy. Waited 15 mins just get the menus and 28 minutes to bring the food out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were the only customers[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Music to loud and flies buzzing us and our food. read more

Excellent dining experience. The staff was very attentive. The food was exceptional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual fine dining at its best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Off the beaten path and a hidden gem. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a disappointment, now we know why this place is never packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]First it's not clean, need to sweep the floors and the tables, dust your light fixtures, straighten your pictures.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Furniture is like sitting on a rock, so hard and uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was mediocre at best, I learned there was an actual special of the day by listening to another waitress tell their table. Water is served at room temperature and cheese grits were served cold. Steak was served at the temp the cook wanted to make it not the way it was ordered. For $100 I expected better. read more

Unbelievable food, service and ambiance!!!! Lexi the the bartender is a true master of her craft and Charlotte the owner made us feel right at home!!! This place is lights out!!! Addendum to a previous review. Kaylee makes one hell of an Old Fashioned and has superb customer service skills. The other bartender could use some training. read more

Tried this restaurant after hearing good things about it from a few folks. Therefore, our expectations were high and we were looking forward to a good experience. Sadly, that was not the case. We went on a Thursday night, and the place was maybe a third full. We had reservations for 6pm and were seated promptly. After 15 minutes, a waiter came by, offered water and took our drink order. Another 15 minutes passed and we got our drinks. I told the waiter we were ready to order at that point, but he said he needed to serve an order to a table near us and would be right back. It was another 18 minutes (yes I timed him) before he returned. We were then informed that they were out of three of the menu items, on what is already a rather limited menu. We should have left at this point, but my wife wanted to remain so that's what we did. We got our meals approx 20 minutes later. I had ordered a glass of red wine to be served with my meal. He forgot it. He immediately went to the bar and placed the order. Only three customers at the bar drinking/eating...so it was not busy. After more than 15 minutes, I still did not have my wine. I saw it sitting on the bar, so I walked over to ask if it was for my table (five steps from the bar) and she said, "I guess". She turned and walked away. Beyond this horrific experience with the non-existent service, our meals were fair...about 2.5 / 5. Prices were on the high side, especially considering the quality of the food and service we received. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is just ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Obviously will not return and have shared our experience with many friends in the area. So disappointing. read more

Everything was so tasty! Visited the cape with family and 4 of the grown ups went out for dinner. Oysters, scallops, and drinks are sublime Wish we had a Keeper's in Indiana! read more

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love this place! super high quality food and the staff is so nice. we came her for my husbands birthday and we're so impressed. Other restaurant workers and bartenders locally recommended us to try it! read more

Loved our happy hour adventure to this gem! Or drinks were fantabulous and the food was absolutely outstanding! Hunter was an excellent server and were couldn't have asked for a better experience:) read more

Keeper's Bistro - Happy hour drink and pimento cheese- delish! - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

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Great spot in PSJ for a date night. Our waiter, Hunter, was attentive and knowledgeable and the specials were attractive. We ended up ordering the scallops and fish of the day, both of which were delicious. The menu is higher end (and priced accordingly), but if you go in knowing that, you'll be pleased with the results. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Keeper's Bistro has been beautifully decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is seating inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was excellent! Only problem was our service was slow, but worth the wait. read more

What a gem! We hadn't been there since it changed hands and endured all the beautiful updates. The 'wow' starts when you walk in the door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is up-to-date and designer quality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The hostess was friendly and helpful in getting waters while they were in the midst of a busy night. Our server, Kelsey (I think...I'm terrible at remembering names), was also very personable and accommodating. We enjoyed all of our drinks, oysters, and meals. We ordered the chargrilled oysters, whole fish entree (HUGE), crab cakes, scampi, and fish of the day. Presentation and taste were on par for all the foodies at the table. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing service and food. Cocktails were excellent and palate specific thanks to the talented bartender Jason. Steak frites was a shareable size but we ordered the burger to split as well because we wanted leftovers. Amazing gem in PSJ that is our frequented go to spot. read more

Fantastic is the word that keeps popping into my head! The wine list is well thought with wines from all over the world, graciously priced and plays well with the locally sourcing of menu items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is just enough of the Floridia lifestyle but really it plays more to the owners personal preference and her taste of casual, smart, and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartender made everything to order and any cocktail request was prepared in a true mixologist manner. Chef sent out several smoked duck preparations as a compliment and welcome for my dinner guest and me, that really helped set the tone. Oysters are from Indian Pass, raised by the father of the owner and were clean with a with the light saltiness and the vignette was Southern in style. Portions were very generous and well worth the price, plus prepared with a wonderful array of yummy veggies, starches and legumes. ($$) Overall it's a 10+ and the sleepy little town of Port St Joe is lucky to have Charlotte and her family as restaurantour's. We will be back next trip down for sure. read more

Keeper's Bistro - OVEN-ROASTED WHOLE GULF FISH - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

Me and my family of ten wanted a nice place to eat on vacation we called to make sure that were open and the said they were got there nothing pitch black and closed how rude if negative stars was a thing I'd give them ten but one star is how I can say my experience read more

Our party of four ordered three appetizers and three entrees. The fish bites were yummy. Breaded just right and served with house made roumalade; Appalachian oysters .... I don't eat treaters but those who did were pleased .... And house pimiento cheese with fried flatbread - as recommended by our server - it was the best thing I enjoyed tonight. We had the risotto, seafood pasta and the Farmers Salad. All were fray, hot, delicious and at a very fair price. The wine selection is extensive and they have a number of house specialty mixed drinks. The absolute best thing tonight was the friendly atmosphere and service. I know it's off season , the these folks are spectacular. Don't miss Keepers when you come to the Port Saint Joe area. You will love the place, the food, the people! read more

Came during happy hour and got some apps as they had a limited menu. Drinks were good, best pimento cheese ever! Fish bites and oysters were good as well. Will def come back and try the dinner menu. Service was fantastic as well. read more

We set at the bar for a Friday lunch. Menus were delivered and was told someone would be right with us. Waited 10 min while the bar tender and a co worker talked. We never was asked for even a drink order. And no one else was at the bar. So we kindly left read more

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! We ordered to go for 8people and it was ready within 20 mins! Tasted great too! :)

This was absolutely fantastic. Service was excellent, in beach time, food was UNPARALLELED. Literally, if you have the chance, you need to eat here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the Music, plants, and the whole vibe was so good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Waited almost 2 hours for salad. Too expensive and did not taste good. Service was terrible.

The location and view was great! They have a happy hour from 4-6 with discounted drinks and appetizers. We had the bruschetta burrata, which came with 4 crackers piled with bruschetta and topped with burrata. It was very good! Then we all ordered the seafood linguine. It wasn't as much of a cream sauce as it was a lot of Italian spices. It was still good, but we only had a few flakes of fish. We were hoping to have more whole bites of the local catch as shown in the picture of this dish posted by the owner. The presentation of all the dishes was very nicely done. The staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

Keeper's Bistro - Seafood linguine - Bars Near Me - Port St. Joe, Florida

Excellent food with Healthy choices. Reasonable priced. Great Wait Staff. Beautiful views of Historical light houses. Outside sitting, pet friendly. Right across from Gulf County Park. With a trail you can walk after you dine. Place to park your RV or your boat. On the Baptist parking lot. Just a slight walk to Keepers.Boat Launch and Marina all nearby. Catch a sunset over by the boat Lauch there is a dock. Don't forget your cocktails in a to go cup. And enjoy The Old Florida feeling in Port St. Joe. read more

Found this gem thanks to Yelp reviews when we were in the area. The ambience is great- the inside is beautifully decorated and we were able to dine outside with a view of the bay. We were greeted warmly and our server gave us solid recommendations for food and cocktails. The cocktails were exceptional and the food was outstanding. The squid ink seafood pasta will be something we will be talking about for a while. This spot is the first restaurant to land on our "we absolutely have to eat here each time we visit" list. read more

The food was amazing! Very delicious! Jason the bartender was very knowledgeable and informative about the menu! We will definitely be back!! read more

I got a shrimp risotto plate...for $25.. it was very good...but kinda' expensive for 4 shrimp. Spouse got a basic salad for like $15 and drank the water. I had a cider for $7,. Bill was like $50.. plus tip made it $60...with no appetizers or dessert. Indoor decor was ok. Very loud due to cement floors. Ceiling was plain white and needed repair which made it bright and not very posh feeling. Service was OK. Staff was polite but not dressed to match the price of the food. read more

The food was beautifully, presented and delicious, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere and decor was nice too.

my wife and I each had the soup I had the duck broth soup she had the hot pot soup they were amazing