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.

Just left here after spending morning at the Beach. Could not have had a better experience…read more Confused as to some of the prior reviews that were negative. Server/service could not have been better. Food was hot, fresh and reasonable and music from a live band....Spectre was awesome . Thank you to all.

This place has such a great vibe, it's really chill. The food was good too, I was impressed. The…read moreservice is usually, it's on point and super friendly. The best part for me was spotting some dolphins swimming by! It is one of my favorite local spots.

Pop's Sunset Grill was absolutely amazing! We went to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and had the…read morebest experience from start to finish. We were seated right by the pier with a stunning view, which set the tone for a perfect evening. We started with piña coladas, and they were a solid 5/5--perfectly balanced with just the right amount of rum and not overly sweet. Our waiter recommended the shrimp rangoons, and wow... easily some of the best shrimp I've ever had. They were incredibly fresh and savory, and the combination of the sauce with the cream cheese was unique and delicious. For dinner, we ordered the Marker 10 tacos and the fresh catch of the day, which was grouper. The tacos were made with mahi mahi, which I asked to have blackened, and they were packed with flavor. I chose onion rings as my side. While for the price I do think an extra taco would've been nice, the freshness and quality of the fish definitely made up for it. The sauce on the tacos was spectacular--seriously so good. The grouper was the true star of the night. It was unbelievably fresh, full of flavor, and literally melted in your mouth. The coconut rice was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly savory. We ordered a LandShark but received a Corona instead, but honestly, no complaints--we still enjoyed the beer! To finish, we shared the key lime pie. It was good and added the perfect touch of sweetness to end the meal, though it was a bit average compared to everything else.

The food is good. The service is good. And you can't beat Tony's music line up. Always a good time!!read more

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.

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.

Always exiting to find a new spot with great atmosphere, location and food! Boat there or drive…read morethere, we boated, plenty of slips. Casual menu, order at the counter and have a seat at a table on the water. A very welcome new spot on Manasota Key in Englewood! Plus, the place is just beautiful, they did a nice job!

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.

Excellent location across from the beach. Well staffed with…read moresmiling friendly faces Full bar, lots of options for meals. We sat at the bar and it was dinner and a show. Will be back!!!!

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!

We love this restaurant. It was our first time and the food, waiter and the owners were great. A…read morebakery, ice cream shop and a gourmet restaurant all in one. WE WILL BE BACK SOON.

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!