We recently visited for the first time for my husband's birthday, and overall I'd say the experience was mixed. Right away, I was impressed by the hostesses. We got there a little early for our reservation and they were immediately ready to seat us. They even made an effort to place us near the fish tank so our toddler could watch the fish during dinner, which I really appreciated. The restaurant itself felt more intimate than I expected. I've seen reviews mention the awkward layout, but I actually thought it gave the space a cozy feel. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't fully live up to the prices. Our waiter was kind, but we barely saw him during the meal and waited quite a while for drink refills. I'd also mentioned in the reservation notes that it was my husband's birthday dinner and our first time visiting, but neither was acknowledged during dinner. Normally that wouldn't bother me much, but with the pricing and the restaurant's elevated presentation - polished uniforms, fresh seafood options, extensive wine menu - it felt like there should've been a little more attention to the overall experience. My husband did absolutely love the coleslaw that came with his fish and chips, especially the pineapple in it, which he'd never tried before. I ordered the grouper tacos and thought they were okay, but not especially satisfying. They came with a salad, and I found myself wishing I could've swapped it for fries or a heartier side. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing or misunderstood the menu options. Most of the crowd during our visit seemed older, and the restaurant definitely feels geared toward that demographic. While I don't think we'd personally rush back, I'm still glad we gave it a try. I also thought it was a nice touch that they offer a 15% discount to the ice cream shop next door if you bring your receipt. read more

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Lets start with, restaurant lay out. It was an oddly shaped restaurant with very dated design. The service was ok but forced . We asked for dessert, 2 slices of key lime pie. Seemed to take forever. She only brought one slice. We had to remind her of the second slice. ..... it finally came not dressed at all. The whole meal was meh... read more

They have an Early Bird dinner menu with somewhat lower prices and smaller sizes. Plenty of choices and the portions are just the right size. This time I decided to try the Ragin' Cajun Flounder Melt ($19) Toasted sourdough bread slices with blackened flounder, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and Cajun remoulade in between. It's all cut into four easy-to-eat squares and comes with fries. It was a very tasty dish, I really enjoyed it. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. A new thing is a lunch menu for only $13.50. 2 choices out of 5 soups and salads and 5 half sandwiches. It's there for a limited time. read more

Lazy Lobster - Ragin' Cajun Flounder Melt - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

I had a different item tonight off of the Early Bird menu. I had the Early Bird flounder po boy. It was a huge sandwich with a large, nicely fried flounder with red onion, lettuce and tomato on a toasted roll. I asked for the guac on the side. The side dish with this sandwich is a very large serving of seasoned fries. The sandwich and fries were both served very hot and were delicious. As always, there was a bread basket served with butter and the Lazy Lobster famous pepper jelly. There rolls are an excellent "vehicle" for the delicious pepper jelly. read more

Lazy Lobster - The Po Boy flounder sandwich with seasoned fries - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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Came back here after we had just been next door at Tyler's Ice Cream shop last weekend. We had been here over ten years ago so here is new review. Dog friendly and lovely tropical outside shaded patio. Their outside is a must. Ask to sit by the water fountain. It's the prettiest spot. Our server Erich was nice and helpful. I ordered a lobster roll for me and I was surprised I had more side options than just fries and chips. I appreciated that there wasn't an upcharge. The au gratin potatoes look small on the plate but seriously it was a good serving and a great flavor. So good and it's a must! My lobster roll was very good and had good size pieces of lobster. I do see they have mayo so if you don't want mayo let them know. My husband enjoyed his chicken parmigiana and was happy with the flavor and the size. These were on the early dining menu which starts at 4-530. It's nice they offer it on the weekend too. This was a great dining experience all around! read more

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The Lazy Lobster is one of those restaurants I say after I've been, why has it been so long? It's mid island and popular with both indoor and outdoor seating. Tonight, it was terribly cold so glad we had reservations with friends for indoors. The setting is warm and the food is good(solid). My spinach salad was good as was my flounder francaise accompanied with green beans and rice. Service was efficient. 3.5 stars read more

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Always enjoy our time at Lazy Lobster. Tonight was delicious- from the Cherry Tomato Horseradish salmon special, to cod and crab, to the Bar Harbour Combo- all so enjoyed and thought each dish was some of the best meals we've had here. Server was kind and attentive. Had good recommendations. read more

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I know I'm partial because the Lazy Lobster has been our go to spot for 14 years but you cannot consistently get a better meal on LBK than the L.L. The kitchen pumps out great seafood dishes and the menu is extensive enough for even non seafood eaters the service has always been professional and the quiet ambiance offers a nice atmosphere for conversation even at the high top tables in the bar area. My partner had one of her favorites Salmon Renee and I had the excellent flounder Francese both were top notch my little Greek salad as a starter was perfect as well add on TJ's martinis and your set for a perfect evening !! read more

Lazy Lobster - Salmon Renee and Flounder Francese - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Food was just ok. Fish was a little overcooked. Ahi tuna appetizer was the best thing we had. I expected better. Definitely an older crowd establishment. The bartender was very off. Didn't shake a single drink, just poured stuff into the glass, didn't even stir, and stuck a straw in it. He forgot to put our food in. Wasn't great. read more

On July 23rd before having to head back to our second home in Ohio we stopped for dinner at the Lazy Lobster for an outstanding meal as well as an outstanding server that did a fantastic job!! Our server was Brian H and he did all he could to make our experience a perfect one......he was welcoming to us and my service animal that I transport in a stroller! The food was terrific and being on the island I believe was fairly priced. My husband had the SHRIMP SCAMPI DINNER and I had the BROILED COD AND CRAB......both excellent!! The drinks were just ok and really small pours...........I would say that could be improved! Once back on the island we will once again revisit!! Improve the drink menu...............and it will be the Best of the Best!! Sincerely, Marsha Escola and Eric Escola (rewards member) read more

Showed up no reservation. Should have made one dining room was full. Patio was only option. Still good. Service was great. Food was good. Little on the steep side for price vs what you get. But it was good. Will make a reservation next time. 4 star instead of 5. Bigger portions and better bug control on the patio would have gotten 5 stars. read more

The atmosphere is beautiful and this places has a lot of potential, but I felt they dropped the ball on me and my family. We were a party of 10 that called ahead. Table was ready for us when we arrived at 6:40 which was amazing and almost unheard of on longboat!! We sat with quick service and had our orders placed by 650/655. The issue is that we did not get our food until 756pm. If you look at the attached photo, our food was input around 702pm! Within this 54minutes we were never apologized to or given any indication our food would be out shortly. About 30 minutes in an employee came over to tell us they were out of filet. The frustrating part here is that we 1. Had been waiting so long already and 2. We watched 3 filets sell to tables that came after we had sat, placed our order, and were waiting. Id love to try this location with a smaller party as it felt like the kitchen wasn't equipped for 10 people. It's disappointing the location did not feel the need to apologize or check on us during the 54 minutes we waited for food. I would like to say that our server did a great job getting food in quickly and making sure we were hydrated, but it seems our ticket was low priority in the kitchen. read more

Lazy Lobster - Receipt (we order the 3 for 45$ so all our food was placed at once) - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

The food was superb! The bread was really good followed by the fried green tomatoes (with a marinated peach remoulade), which sounds iffy but was absolutely delicious. As was the wedge salad. Our entrees were the grouper and the butternut squash ravioli, which was served with (8) perfectly cooked scallops. This place was even better than advertised! read more

Very good food. Good Service. Nice atmosphere and has outdoor seating, as well. This restaurant has been here, on Longboat Key, for many years. Been there many times. read more

I loved my experience here. I thought my food was really well prepared and the portions were great. Lots of seafood options!The Line list was impressive and I was not disappointed with my options or with what I ordered. It's really nice inside but not stuffy or two formal so feel free to bring your kids. read more

Visited Lazy Lobster three times while on vacation on LBK. The food was delicious every time ! Quality ingredients, well prepared and a pleasure for the palate!! Ordered appetizer fried portabello every visit ! Service was excellent start to finish There is also an outdoor dining area that looked nice but too chilly Highly recommend this restaurant read more

We had lunch on the patio with drinks and Lazy Man's lobster that was cooked to perfection! read more

Lazy Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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We had a fantastic dinner there! Didn't look like much from the entrance in a strip mall. But the restaurant was as charming as, and the waitresses were welcoming and gave us a lot of local information. I had the seafood with Diablo sauce and it was excellent. Huge shrimp and scallops. Two others had the crabmeat stuffed fish and one the ribs with shrimp. Everyone loved their meal! read more

Lazy Lobster - Shrimp and scallops Diablo. - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

We went to Lazy Lobster last night for dinner. It's in a small strip mall on the main drag of Longboat Key. The restaurant has a small bar area and indoor dining, but the patio is where it's at. It's secluded and doesn't even feel like it's on the street. We waited in the bar with cocktails for a table on the patio. Just because you make reservations you're not guaranteed a patio table. My husband had a Kentucky Bourbon cocktail and I had the blood orange margarita with salt around the rim. His drink was fantastic, mine was lacking the blood orange flavor as you can see by the color of the drink. Our server was Reina, and she was friendly and engaging and made good suggestions. I was between two entrées and was happy she suggested the lobster dish. We shared the fried clam strips as a starter. They were so light and crispy but still moist, yummy. I loved how they were served with a yummy tartar sauce and in a paper sleeve. Hubby had the potato crusted grouper and I had to go with a lobster dish because, well, we were at Lazy Lobster after all. I went with an old school dish, the lobster thermidor. So delish! Both of our dishes were delicious. The vegetable we chose was brussels sprouts, but I didn't like them as they were not roasted to a nice caramelization even though I requested them to be well done and charred. I left them on my plate. One of the owners was so hands-on while we were there, clearing plates, making sure everybody was satisfied and saying hello. I really like that. I would recommend Lazy Lobster for sure. Be patient and wait for the patio, though. It only took about 30 minutes to be seated outside. Make reservations, too. read more

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We visited the Lazy Lobster in May. We were drawn in by the colorful umbrellas in the outdoor seating area. It was a perfect day. The food and service were outstanding! I hope to go back! read more

We went here for lunch today. Had the lobster cargo others had the clam chowder. Everything was good read more

Lazy Lobster - Lobster cargo - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

It's ok , grouper tacos were deep fried I thought I was getting fresh pieces of grilled grouper and it came with a spicy sauce and a side salad definitely NOT worth the price very boring place no excitement or music and the outdoor area were not able to see sunset will not be back read more

Food is fantastic! Pasta is delish! Lobster rolls were excellent. Well done! Now can you open one in Brandon?

Had a reservation. Only waited a few minutes til we were seated. Nicely decorated and entry staff was nice. Our server was John R. He was polite and attentive. Started with a cup of the Lobster Bisque soup... extremely tasty. Had a hint of cream on the top, and coated the spoon, showing it was the correct consistency. For dinner, my granddaughter had the SHRIMP SAN SEBASTIAN. That was a combo of grilled shrimp and scallops over pearls of couscous with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes in a rich sauce. I had the typical SURF and TURF which consisted of a 5 oz. broiled lobster tail and a 5 oz. Filet Mignon, with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Quite yummy!!! For dessert, we recommend the trio of desserts. It's perfect for sharing. You get tiramisu, key lime torte, and chocolate mousse served in individual portions. For what we had, the servings were plentiful and it did not break the bank. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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It is my favorite restaurant. The best shrimp scampi on the planet and the flounder franchise is a close second. Everything is just right at the lazy lobster. read more

There's a lot of reviews I just wanted to leave this story with you. This was my date's birthday dinner and unfortunately his lobster was undercooked. The manager immediately offered a new dinner or any substitute, saying that the uundercooked lobster was unacceptable. We opted to just have it taken off the bill. They then responded with a key lime pie on the house, which happened to be my date's favorite dessert. I was very thankful for how they handled the situation. Also the shrimp scampi was phenomenal!!!!! read more

Stopped by for Thanksgiving in June...Michael has set up food donations for area meals on wheels. Traditionally a slow time of year for food donations. The response was overwhelming . By the way the Thanksgiving meal looked awesome. Once again Lazy Lobster is at the top of Community Support read more

I love lazy lobster very good food and they are quick to get you in. The people are super friendly and kind. The restaurant itself shows what Florida is truly about. Personally I love the fish tank. When I was younger I used to just stand there and look at the fish the whole time. Love how the ambiance is very warm and welcoming. read more

I have never had a bad meal and the service is more than good. The atmosphere Inside or out is worth the trip Glenn read more

What a great evening we had t the Lazy Lobster. The service was excellent. My wife had the Scargo salad and said it was wonderful. I had the Lobster Scampi and it was excellent. We would give the Lazy Lobster a an honest 10. read more

Love the Lazy Lobster. Go there at least once when in Florida. Normally get the twin tails. Have changed up a few times. Service was excellent. Lori Grace was the best ever & we all loved her. Ambiance is pretty normal for this type of restaurant. Will return come spring. read more

Make a reservation! This place is hopping!!!! We had dinner on New Year's Day- so festive!!! Casual- family friendly Drinks were good We really enjoyed the food- got the lobstacargot it was good The salmon dishes were delicious and generous sized Grouper tacos yum!!! Dessert! Yes please loved the chocolate mousse perfect for the three of us read more

This place is ok but not great. The food was mixed. Both the chowder and the bisque were very good. My Ahi salad was pretty tasteless. My wife's grouper tacos were made with a sweet sauce that sort of missed the Mexican mark. She had to send them back because she asked for the pico to be on the side. The wait staff was pleasant. The place is big and was what you would expect in Florida. We were inside but there is also outdoor seating. In fairness we did not have lobster (other than bisque) which was a lot of the menu. There are better places to go on Longboat for the menu items we ordered. read more

Great little hidden gem! Ambiance was quiet, clean, fans everywhere kept outdoor area cool. Service was good. Bisque was good, not great. It was better when I put some lobster in it. Appetizer lobster Mac and cheese is more than enough for dinner, tons of lobster and best Mac and cheese Ive had in a long time! Lobster thermador with brussel sprouts was also delicious. Was worth driving up from lido beach! read more

Lazy Lobster - Cup of Lobster bisque - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

When we visit Sarasota, we like to visit Kasey's on Fruitville Road. While there this week, I noticed a small sign advertising one of their other restaurants on Longboat Key. Looked it up while we waited for our food and booked a reservation on the spot. Didn't know what to expect. BOY, AM I GLAD I DID. It was fantastic. We were sat by the owner but the real benefit was that we had Connor as our waiter. HE IS PHENOMENAL!! Great suggestions, very attentive and made the whole experience worth while. But, in addition to his skills as a server, the food was amazing! I had the scallop special and it was delicious. My wife had the grouper Madeline and it was also delicious. Everything including the bread (try the special jam) was outstanding. We have been 100% happy with the Lazy Lobster and Kaceys so whatever this ownership group is doing they are knocking it out of the park. My only regret is that my review will be read and it will be even more difficult to get a table the next time we are in town. To Connor - enjoy your next trip to Hocking Hills. read more

Lazy Lobster never fails to meet expectations. The food is consistently excellent. I have eaten at the bar many times and in the in the restaurant area and services is perfect. read more

Everything was fantastic!! Service and the private room was very pleasant for the 10 of us!!

The food was excellent. We had the twin lobster tails. Also lobster bisque and clam chowder were delicious. Would definitely recommend. read more

We visit this restaurant yearly. Great wait staff and nice ambiance. The food is always delicious.

Stopped by this restaurant after a nice beach day. This was our first visit and we loved it. My wife had the Lobster scargot and I had the lobster tacos. Tons of flavor in the tacos and I would highly recommend them. A nice sweet and slightly spicy(not hot) flavor profile. Very delicious! Picture listed to see how well they were presented. We both enjoyed our meals and left plenty full. Our service was great, though we didn't have a reservation(I would recommend getting one if you can and we will know for next time), we were seated immediately upon walking in. Thankfully they had high tops, the bar area and outdoor seating available on a first come first serve basis. They brought water and rolls to the table before our server(Nicole) came to take our orders. We also had the fried green tomatoes, which were also delicious. Though I would recommend some sort of dipping sauce for them, the peaches were a nice touch of sweetness. Nice, slightly upscale restaurant and the service was top notch! read more

Lazy Lobster - Lobster Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida