I believe the best food can be found in hidden gems like this! The reviews convinced me to give…read morethem a try. It's TRUE that the Backyard Bar & Grill is located next to Skips Marina. There are only 6 parking spots, lol, that go in one direction., so when you leave you have to back out. It's a pickle! I'm not sure where you park when this area is full. Cute, cozy, friendly spot full of locals relaxing and having drinks. I asked, wheres the grilled burgers? The lady replied, we haven't served burgers in weeks. However, you can buy a hot dog from their rotisserie. No thank you, this is not what I expected. They are Backyard Bar minus the Grill part. FIVE STARS because they are doing great as a local bar. I'm writing this review to update previous reviews ... and give you a heads up.

Lovely little hidden gem on Placida. No food yet but we were told they will have it in a couple of…read moreweeks. We each had a beer and enjoyed the view on a perfect day. We will be back.

Alligator bites were not good, too chewy. Nachos great like always. Fries are delicious. Got the…read moreburger with the cheese curds and cranberry sauce and it was really good. Same with the coconut shrimp, yummy. One thing I hate it just that they never pick up any dirty plates, empty cups, dirty napkins. It's so hard to eat with 500 things on the table. It's like this every time.

Ordering gluten free meals is always somewhat of a risk. Our server even logged my gluten allergy…read moreinto her handheld device but still managed to get it wrong. I couldn't eat the fries and they don't allow any substitutions even for food allergies. I won't be going back! Not a nice place to eat anyway unless the weather is nice.

Very good food and lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back on my next vacation. Server was…read moreawesome as well and made sure we were well taken care of.

Had lunch with my grandson yesterday Angie was our server very atty we had a great lunch fish dip…read moreand buffalo shrimp where delicious and Angie took great care of us

Great band. Delish food. My hubby's birthday weekend kick off. Ceviche and ribs. Yes sir. Dance a…read morebit. Yes ma'am. Excellent service.

If you only come for the Red cabbage and shrimp burger...do it!!! Great band , fun atmosphere. The…read moreother good was delish too.

We can't rave enough about this wonderful resort. They have overcome two horrific hurricanes in the…read morepast year. However, they are improving daily. While we were there, all the workers were respectful, kind, smiling, helpful. We actually stopped in with family members who wanted to stay near us. We popped in and were lucky enough to get a room for the night. We couldn't have been greeted more friendlier by every person that works in this beautiful resort. My family was given a room promptly. What a pleasant surprise that they had a few openings. We were graciously upgraded to a beautiful gulf side suite. For our family it was their first time there. My husband and I have stayed there once before we purchased our home when it was previously owned. The old name was the Wanna B Inn. . But let me say this the upgrades and the amenities that are at theresort are like no other You don't have to worry about renting bikes, kayaks, chairs, boogie boards. They even have a golf area, pickle board, chairs to lounge you name it they have it. If you don't see it ask they will promptly make it happen for you. The Wanna B Inn made us fall in love with Manasota key. The main reason why we bought in Englewood Florida. However, this resort will make us always come back to stay. The Manasota key resort will be out stay-cation for many years to come. Thank you to the staff/owners for working so hard to bring back this magical place we call home. Your hard work devotion and dedication. Will never go unnoticed by our community. You've also made a great impact to our family with your warm smiles and generosity. Visiting for the first time. We will be back real soon! With lots of friends.

Just awful, I don't like to give bad reviews, but they definitely deserve it. There's no weight…read morestaff you scan the napkin holder to order your meal and soon as you order your meal, they ask for a tip which there is no weight staff only a food runner. My wife and I each got a fish sandwich and my sister got hotdog and we got an onion ring and each got a pop. It was $64. I had to get up and walk around to find someone to get condiments, the food was served in paper trays, and it was only fair, ridiculously overpriced and very poor service. I was really hoping it would be good because I boat in that area often. I was hoping it would be a good spot to eat.

We had a great experience at Lock 'N Key Restaurant! We went around 11:00 AM on the Fourth of July,…read morethe service was attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, with generous portions and great flavor. The kids' meal was especially impressive it was huge and offered great value. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and we left full and happy. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Englewood!

Getting off the beach, this was a perfect spot for grub. The bat was packed, im sorry I didnt get…read moreto experience what I heard is the best service for happy hour but a tavle was just as good, our young server very pleasant. I had the Manasota Key Salad with grilled Chicken, and let me just say, I ate this around 3pm & could not have anything else for the rest of the day!!! What a salad!!! Gorgonzola with pecans, raisins, greens, the amount of chicken on my plate, WOWZA! SO DELICIOUS!!! My mojito wasnt bad either They even have valet parking, which looks ridiculous upon first glance, but I bet at 5 or 6 pm when traffic is really flowing, it makes perfect sense. Rock on you guys, great spot, would love to visit again.

Quaint , cozy, but not too quiet atmosphere. Patrons are made to feel comfortable …read more Amazing chef! Incredible pairings of foods -so fresh, full of flavor- every bite complimenting the next- right from the start- appetizers- soups- salads - main courses to desserts- we've had it- and all beautifully plated - at every visit! Never disappointed- knowledgeable friendly, sincere staff- take their suggestions! You won't be sorry!!

The flavors, presentation, and creativity of this place is amazing! We also found the service…read moreexcellent and enjoyed the atmosphere. The new summer menu has a variety of great choices, wine pairing suggestions for every dish, and great variety. Portions were generous and perfectly prepared. I really appreciated the thorough answer to my questions about gluten free choices and was delighted to discover I had so many, including desserts! There was zero sacrifice in taste and we can't wait to come back!

Sportsman's is a great local bar! They have live music Friday and Saturday nights as well as…read moreSaturday day.

Great little local bar, great staff. Visited last Saturday and walked out leaving my phone behind,…read morethey took care of it and called for me to pick up. Grand Re-Opening is not for a couple more weeks but I have found a new favorite hang-out!