Absolutely--here's a raving review that sparkles without trying too hard, warm as good coffee and sincere as a handwritten note: Heather wasn't just our waitress--she was the heartbeat of the whole experience. From the moment she greeted us, there was an ease to her kindness that felt genuine, unforced, and rare. The kind of warmth that doesn't hover, doesn't rush, doesn't perform--just shows up. She anticipated needs before they became questions, checked in without interrupting the rhythm of the table, and carried herself with a calm confidence that instantly made us feel welcome. What stood out most was how closely her kindness mirrored the kind I try to put into the world myself--attentive, respectful, human. Not transactional. Not scripted. Just real. She listened, she laughed with us (not at us), and she made the whole meal feel less like "service" and more like being taken care of by someone who actually enjoys caring. Food can be great anywhere. Service like Heather's? That's memorable. If you're lucky enough to have her section, you're in excellent hands. She elevates the entire place simply by being who she is. Management--please know you have something special here. Five stars doesn't quite cover it, but it'll have to do. read more

Typical Florida fresh catch fish house type place- minimal seating inside to the right. To the left was a bar with live cover band music. Exactly the vibe we were looking for- and a little harder to find on Marco Island which leans higher end. Sat outside in back along a waterway, had mahi mahi and grouper. Great setting, attentive and friendly service, excellent freshly catch fish. read more

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Cute place and the perfect stop after a fun dolphin tour. It has a relaxed, coastal vibe that fits right in after a day on the water. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the mahi mahi was fresh and nicely prepared. I had the burger, which was very good and cooked just right. The only downside for me was the coleslaw -- it had a slightly fishy taste, so I wasn't able to eat it. They have great reviews for a reason, and overall it's worth a try, especially if you're coming in after a local adventure. read more

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Stumbled across this gem while waiting for a shelling tour. 10/10 passes the vibe check. They had a raffle that was free to enter, friendly staff and patrons and great picked drinks. Thanks for helping non-locals feel welcome. read more

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Took a drive to Goodland this past Sunday. It was a beautiful day and everyone must have had the same idea because parking was a nightmare. You ca also pull up in your boat. Had to pay $10 for parking. Arrived a little after 1 pm and went to the place that seemed have the least amount of wait time. We were greeted quickly and given a table outside by the water. We decided on appetizers and water as we wanted to walk to the other bars and have a beer. The staff were nice enough and the fish dip and buffalo shrimp were good but I thought the portions were kind of small. Would like to come back another weekend but arrive earlier to beat some of the crowd. read more

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First time at the Little Bar nut not Goodland, FL. Love the laid back vibe and fresh, daily caught, seafood. Stone crabs a must, and everyone had a great fish dish. Missed a pic of the wonderful peel and eat fresh shrimp. House made onion rings too! Service was great and prices fair. We will be back. read more

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Food, service & nice outdoor seating. So good & fun place for dinner. Susan did a great job especially with being super busy. Everyone's food was perfect & we got to see a nice sunset. read more

Little Bar Restaurant - Sunset from our table outside - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

Servers are awesome, and the food is even better. It's the daily music we follow... and have for years! Yes, you can even arrive by boat. Indoor seating and outdoor tables along the water, too. This place is classic "old Florida." Not to be missed. read more

Little Bar Restaurant - Soft shelled crab (fried, but they also do sauteed) - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

This place exceeded expectations. The key lime pie was one of the best I've ever had soft, fluffy, and incredibly creamy instead of the usual dense slice. The flavor was perfectly balanced. The peanut butter pie was just as good rich, creamy, and not overly sweet. The medium stone crab claws were incredibly fresh (they source them next door from Kirk's Fish Market), and the mustard sauce was great. The shrimp appetizer was cooked perfectly and honestly didn't even need the sauce. The grilled oysters were buttery and garlicky. Amazing service, indoor and outdoor seating. The space could use a little facelift, but the food more than makes up for it. We'll be back! read more

Little Bar Restaurant - Medium stone crab - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

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On the water. Comfortable. Service is fast and with a smile. Menu is large enough. Food was very good. Grouper balls were unique and worthwhile. Stone crab was also excellent. Soup had plenty crab and a bit of heat. Would definitely come back and hang out. read more

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Food is generally good. I had my usual. Conch chowder, grouper balls and today liver and onions. We had good service from Susie. Nice ambiance sitting by the water. A little cool and breezy today but still nice. read more

Little Bar Restaurant - View - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

Little Bar Restaurant What I witnessed here today was blatant discrimination. A server assigned to the table next to ours refused to acknowledge or serve that family at all--no eye contact, no greeting, no explanation--while continuing to serve others around them. There was no issue with the family. The only difference was that the father and children were brown. Sending out a different server after the fact does not undo what happened. It avoids accountability. This was racism, expressed through silence and refusal, and it is unacceptable! I will not recommend this restaurant unless it addresses this behavior directly and publicly. read more

Little Bar Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

My family had a really great experience at Little Bar. We were seated by the water at sunset, which made for such a nice atmosphere and set the tone for the evening. Our waitress was fantastic! Friendly, attentive, and so kind. We were celebrating a birthday, and the staff surprised us with pie and sang, which was such a thoughtful and sweet touch. We ordered a variety of appetizers: buffalo shrimp, grouper balls, conch fritters, stone crabs, and calamari. Everything was fresh and well prepared. For entrees, we had the snapper, grouper and crab cakes, and all were excellent. It's clear that with the new management, Little Bar has kept its old charm while continuing to deliver great food and service. We'll definitely be back. read more

We had a great experience at Little Bar Goodland. Lora was our server and she was super friendly and helpful with the menu. We sat outside and really enjoyed the relaxed waterfront vibe. The buffalo shrimp and lobster tail were both delicious. Solid food, great service, and a perfect spot for a casual dinner--we'll definitely be back. read more

Had the absolute best experience with Lora at little bar! The atmosphere and the food was fantastic!! Lora made our experience even better. She had our drinks out extremely quick and she was so great to converse with! Would definitely recommend her as a server and little bar! Beautiful scenery and experience!!! read more

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We stopped by without reservations and got a great seats on the outdoor patio. Perfect weather, umbrellas if you need, menu had selections from surf to turf! Heather was an amazing server who went above and beyond to make sure all her guests, including us, had a wonderful time! Must see restaurant in Goodland!! read more

Tried this place on vacation in Marco Island. The restaurant itself and the surrounding neighborhood is quite charming with nice outdoor views, although it was too windy for us to sit outside. We started with the stone crab claws which were delicious and perfectly sweet. They came with a mustard sauce which tasty, but the crab is so good the sauce is unnecessary - we saved it for the fries. We also had some lobster bisque which was quite good as well. My daughter had the blackened scallops which were good - standard scallops. My wife had the soft shelled crab. My first time trying soft shell crab so I have no frame of reference here. Not my favorite, but it's a texture thing and has nothing to do with preparation! Our server and all of the staff was very friendly and nice. If you're in the area give this place a shot. It's off the beaten path and quite lovely. read more

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We have been coming here for over 20 years.... The food has not been great. Eating here right now for the second time this week....salads are still good I had the steamed shrimp, kind of bland. Our normal experience of fresh fish has changed since last owners. Definitely not the same. The old Little Bar Menu is gone!! Staff is definitely not the same, everyone should judge for themselves. New ownership bumps!?!? Entertainment Is a definite PLUSH!! read more

Always skeptical when they have balls on the menu. As per usual, the grouper's pair of balls tasted like dog food. I'm giving this four stars, because giving it the number I actually have in mind, 666, would have sounded good. The buffalo sauce must be straight out of hell. Burning my tongue and turned the rest of the meal into torture. I was suggested to dip the buffalo fingers in ranch to ease my emotions, but the discoloration in the ranch was very unpleasant. My dad was given the blackened fish tacos, although the cooks opted for the "invisible blacken seasoning ," said the waitress. And lastly, I ordered a Diet Coke, but instead I believe I was greeted with the waiter's chew spitter instead. Very distasteful. Overall, great experience! Would recommend. read more

Little Bar Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

Love this place and will continue to visit as long as we are down here! It's lowkey and tasty food. Service is very good!! Drinks are good as well. We also love the outside dining. read more

My first experience in 2017 got off on the wrong foot. I have since been back numerous times over the years and it's one of my favorite spots in the Marco area. This is mostly due to the FRESH SEAFOOD and FRIENDLY WAITSTAFF (Jody). Don't miss it! read more

Heather is the best-----treats us like family. Food was delicious ----little bar the best We are there every Saturday morning read more

Great expérience. Stone crab was delicious. Heather was a great waitress. Will come back read more

Little Bar Restaurant - View from patio - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food, drinks and service were outstanding! I greatly enjoyed my fried softshell crab sandwich and fries. The fried grouper sandwiches were enjoyed by my dining companions as well. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable - definitely a must return! read more

We visited the Little Bar on vacation and sat on the outdoor patio where we had an amazing view of the water & sunset. We ordered the grouper balls as an appetizer...yummy! I ordered the cheesy baked grouper and rice pilaf both of which were excellent! The fish was cooked to perfection! Our server did a great job of explaining the menu. They have a full bar; try the old fashioned. Whatever you do have the chocolate peanut butter pie. You won't regret it! read more

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Food1, service 2, atmosphere 2 The fish was bad. How do you make sea bass stringy? This place has many good reviews. Hard to believe given our experience. It was very disappointing given the hype. Will not go back. read more

Food was good Heather was a great server She made us feel welcome and was very good read more

The little bar has been around for 48 years. It is the best seafood best service. Best location.

Fun lunch spot! Heather is a great server. We now ask to sit in her section. Attentive service. Great food.

I just wanted a frozen drink and maybe a small snack. There are basically two choices in this small town, and Stan's was rowdy and loud so Little Bar it was. I was seated at a dockside table under a shade-giving gazebo with views all around the harbor. I ordered a frozen margarita. Sadly it was not a very good one. Pretty weak, tasted like a mix, and grainy with ice. 2 stars. Oh well, refreshing nonetheless. And at only $8, upcharged from $6 for frozen, that's really cheap these days! In fact my bill including the snack and tax before tip came to only $12-something. Small snack? The "Grouper Balls" fit the bill at only $3.50 for 2 balls. Not that kind of balls! Kind of like a fish cake but round, deep fried and crunchy on the outside, reminded me of hush puppies. Good seafood flavor but not overly high in fish content I think. No matter, they were excellent, accompanied by the remoulade dipping sauce. 5 stars - especially considering the price My waitress was dressed very oddly in a frilly grass-green dress. I noticed other strangely-dressed staff as well. Ok, must learn more. I was told this was "fairy tale character week" where they "encourage" (require?) the waitstaff to dress for the theme. She must have been Tinkerbell. I also saw a not-too-convincing pirate (Captain Hook?) and another wearing a bikini top resembling two oversize scallop shells - I have no idea what fairy tale that came from. They've also done a Mardi Gras theme, Your Favorite Decade, and I can't remember more. Cute. It's primarily a seafood restaurant and everything is fresh, delivered daily. Things I can't get back home like grouper and crab legs. Not fancy preparation, just the usual fried, steamed, baked, etc. Surveying the other tables, everything looked (and smelled) very good. Sadly, I can't rate on looks and smells. I haven't ruled out coming back tomorrow for a meal and If I do I'll revise. But overall, for my experience that day it's a solid 3 stars. read more

Little Bar Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

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The location is. Little dated but the food was perfect. I highly recommend the amazing key lime dessert. So light and fluffy. Our waiter seemed very busy but we got his attention when we needed him. read more

We stopped by for some bourbon and wife had tea, we also had their peanut butter pie and the key lime pie, both of those were so far the best we have had in Florida, and we have been to several places with both pies. This is a great little place with great local folks, it's not all uppity like a lot of the Naples places and Marco Island area for that matter read more

Went to little bar for a Christmas Eve dinner tonight and it did not disappoint! Spectacular food, a great view, and excellent service were great to see... they were soon outdone by the delicious food. Conch fritters and the blackened grouper were my favorites tonight. If you're in Marco and need to decide on a spot for a dinner with a good atmosphere, look no further!! read more

Love Heather the waitress! We always hit the Little Bar in Goodland! Honky Tonk inside, waterside outside!

Heather was absolutely amazing. She was so incredibly attentive and caring towards me with my nut allergy. I have a life threatening tree nut and peanut allergy, along with a shellfish allergy. Typically I wouldn't still try to eat at a seafood restaurant, but I took a shot in the dark and it went amazing. She made complete sure that the cooks would keep my chicken from being cross contaminated and looked at every ingredient thoroughly so I can eat. Eating at restaurants for me is already so hard with a nut allergy since there's rarely a guarantee that things could be completely safe from manufacturing cross contamination or equipment sharing. But she knew that, and because of that, she made me feel so incredibly safe at a place I wouldn't have thought could eat at since they had Almond shrimp and plenty of seafood, but it worked out beautifully. Plus, the grilled chicken breast was so perfectly tender and deliciously seasoned, and I'm so grateful for the treatment I received here. If you're scared to visit this place because you have an allergy of any kind, please just request Heather; I promise you'll be in great hands. read more

The service (Heather) was exceptional! managed all our assorted add ones and special requests. the food was great, phenomenal stone crabs and the grouper was amazing. always a good meal and time And sitting outside on the water just adds to a great dining experience read more

A "little bar," with a big heart. We were a party of eight. The waitress, Heather, a sweetheart, welcomed us like family, moved chairs, tables, and even heavy umbrellas to make us all comfortable, patiently answered our questions, took our orders, and seemed to be always there whenever we needed her assistance during the meal. read more

This famous restaurant really deserves 5 stars, however one thing needs improvement. 4 of us ate outside on the water last night. We ordered cocktails. My wife and I ordered Mojitos, The bartender merely dumped Rum, a lime and some mint leaves in a tall glass. It was a waste of $10. The mint, along with sugar and the limes need to be muddled. I received a replacement and it was no better. Our friends said that they always order wine because it can't get screwed up. HOWEVER, our dinners were excellent. I had the Shot Ribs, They were fantastic. Best ever. My wife's scallops were also very good, Sami, Please get a professional Bartender. read more

The food was very good as was the service. I believe the owner stopped by the table and greeted us and chatted a little bit. Very friendly.

Walked in as a first timer, not sure what to expect. Sat at the bar for lunch and a drink. Bartender was friendly although up selling absolutely everything. Prices were higher than expected for a $$ rating - $30 for two mahi-mahi tacos with a side of rice and beans. Probably not visiting again any time soon. read more