Came to this side of Florida because of a soccer tournament and of course I had to take advantage…read moreof local food before I headed back home. The shop is located in a shopping mall so there is plenty of parking. The shop is made for lunch. It is small and there is seating inside and out its not meant for a very large party. On a positive note, they have a multitude of seafood sandwiches and lunch options to enjoy a nice meal. I saw photos of lobster rolls on yelp, so I got the lobster roll. It was so good. Packed with lobster and the bread was delicious. My son and husband got the red snapper sandwich blackened with fries. We were also able to try their clam chowder (delicious) as well as their key lime pie (i am unsure if it's made there but it was very good). The cashier was sweet. The staff made sure that we were happy with the food and for a small cafe I can't ask for anything else. Great lunch spot especially if you want a feel for the keys or some delicious seafood.

Lobster Pound is a unique little market and restaurant-there really aren't many places like it…read moreanymore. My boyfriend ordered the lobster roll, and it was amazing. We also tried the soups, including the New England clam chowder and lobster bisque, and both were excellent. Unfortunately, I ordered the ahi tuna sandwich and asked for it seared, but it was way overcooked. The tuna was cooked all the way through (brown throughout) and very dry. Next time I come back, I will not be getting the tuna, but definitely the lobster roll. I should of known better, based on the name of the restaurant, but I decided against my better judgement.

Wow Wow Wow ... I am blown away at the Bolognese. Make sure you try it! It is as good as having it…read morein Italy if not better! This team really knows what they're doing with homemade pasta. And I really loved having the eggplant Napoleon and the mozzarella sticks.... the best ever!! I know why, it's their family recipe that goes back generations and it tastes like all the love is poured in. I can't wait to come back! And I will say, these were the best clams I've ever had. Thankfully, they did not disappoint because it's in their name. It better be good! I would give them a 10 out of 10 for sure!

I landed my spacecraft at Clam's Speakeasy expecting a quiet Earth dining experiment... but…read moreapparently this place is a full-blown human hotspot. The food? Surprisingly solid for this planet. No complaints from my alien taste receptors. The atmosphere? Packed. Like, "is this a feeding ritual?" packed. Personally, I prefer low-key, quiet corners of the galaxy, but clearly the locals are obsessed, so they're doing something right. Service moved fast enough to keep the mothership on schedule, and the overall vibe felt like organized chaos in the best way. Final transmission: 4 stars. Would return... maybe during off-peak hours to avoid detection.

Lily was OUTSTANDING!! Prompt, attentive, personable...just overall lovely…read more Food, as always, was excellent. Appt to live close to this gem.

Very disappointing experience. My wife and I were seated outside and ordered drinks and appetizers…read moreright away, but it took over an hour for our oysters and hush puppies to arrive. By then, my wife was so frustrated she didn't even want to stay for dinner. We were told there had been a mistake in the kitchen, but no one really took ownership or apologized. My wife ended up waiting in the car while I stayed another 30 minutes (eating appetizers by myself) to get our main dish packed to go. No manager ever came over to check on us or try to make things right. We still paid for everything and left very disappointed.

Just a great Florida waterfront entertainment facility with a restaurant, bar, docks and private…read moretiki huts. They have live entertainment daily. Wonderful bartenders. Thanks Charles

Another amazing meal at Woodys…read more.. The place was packed, we scored a bench near the water for amazing views, the band was killing it and despite the place being full the food was delivered quickly. Love this place!

Date of Visit: 05/24/2026…read more It was Sunday over Memorial Day weekend and we decided to make a trip to the Ellenton Mall for the afternoon. For being the holiday weekend the traffic was mild, made it over the Skyway and to the mall in no time. After our walk around we were hungry and walk over to the cheese steak place, which is awesome by the way, but they are closed on this Sunday. Dang. That's when I remembered the place on the river. We had already been to one of them and wanted something new. And Whiskey Joe's was it. Leaving the mall and getting there was easy. And once you turn it's at the end of the road. First time here so we weren't sure of the lay-out. There is inside as well as a tiki-bar area. We made our way to the tiki bar since it was a nice day with a breeze. After sitting we were quickly attended to. However there was only the one guy running the tiki bar so we knew to be patient. After he made a round he came back and had our drinks and taking our food order. Since I had a burger yesterday, you would know this if your following me, I wanted something different. I chose the blacken chicken w/fries and the wife ordered the Caribbean salad. I really don't know how long it took to arrive, we were enjoying the view and nice breeze. Then our food came, presentation was good. I didn't take off for the fries, I'd rather have them not coated, these were like Checkers fries. Some people like them that's why I didn't take points off I still had some. Though I did like the chicken very much, it was so juicy. And Like others have noted, the blackening here is just the seasoning not the actual act of blackening. I'm still waiting to go somewhere where they actually blacken it. Now the wife just loved her salad. It too came with chicken only hers had Caribbean seasoning and juicy as well. We only stayed for lunch and a beverage. It is a great place to stop after the mall. Peace.

First time dining here and we had a great experience overall! Plenty of parking and the restaurant…read moreitself is huge with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Service was friendly, attentive, and surprisingly fast. The seafood was fresh and delicious. The grilled oysters were plump, well-seasoned, and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The fish tacos were tasty, and the side of fried sweet plantains was delicious. We also tried the ceviche, which was flavorful, but the portion felt a bit small for the amount of chips served alongside it. The gator bites were tough and chewy. May be more palatable if the size of the nuggets were smaller cuts. The margarita tasted good, though the alcohol was barely noticeable. Overall, a very enjoyable first visit with quality seafood, great atmosphere, and excellent service. Just be prepared for slightly pricey portions on some dishes.

My hubby and I recently tried the smoked mullet at Gulley's and it was absolutely delicious! The…read moresmoked mullet was juicy, tender, and full of rich, smoky flavor in every bite. You can tell it was prepared with care. If you love good smoked fish this is a must-try. We will definitely be back!

Will return when pass by…read more A cute shack off 301. It opens on weekdays - the tomato farm opens on weekends. We had our lunch but stopped by for some take out. It's a family business but the sweet girl said he's not her father. The mullet is pretty good. The crab cakes are ok - only bec I made a few two weeks ago myself, with less breadcrumbs (?) more crab meat.

Stopped in fir another great dinner. Flat bread and sangria yo start…read more.. Then, split the 8oz filet ( perfect medium) ... they split the plates for us in the kitchen which is nice. Outstanding service. Restaurant is new and nice ... but, I do like the vibe better at the UTC location. We eat at Seasons often. Has never disappointed regardless of multiple different locations

Atmosphere - Nice. The restaurant has a casual steakhouse type feel. The bar is a bit on the small…read moreside, but the seating is comfortable. The booths are comfortable as well Service - Excellent. In fact, from the those tending the bar, to our server at dinner, staff was very attentive and friendly. Food - Excellent. I will say that the all day menu varies greatly. It ranges from flatbreads to surf and turf. I ordered a bowl of Lobster Bisque and the Wood-Grilled Crusted Lamb Loin. The bisque was served hot and it was very good. The lamb was served over mashed potatoes and had broccolini on the side. The portion was generous. It too was served hot. The char on the lamb was perfect and the meat very tender. Overall - I am not a fan of chain restaurants, but I was pleasantly surprised by my experience and I will definitely return.

We visited Pacific Counter on Mother's Day, and it was packed! Despite the rush, the two ladies…read morehandled everything well and the place was immaculate.   The food was outstanding, ingredients incredibly fresh which is obviously what you want when eating raw fish!  We order a bowl, hot dog and a burrito with Bobbas.  Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and every bite was delicious.  If you like spice, indulge in the Fire Water and Chili Aioli, the heat won't disappoint!   A huge shoutout to Emma, who helped us during our visit.  She was attentive and explained our choices and even recommended some Bobba options for the kids.  That kind of service is hard to find, especially under pressure. We'll definitely be back -- thank you, Emma and the whole Pacific Counter team!

The food is always fresh always warm The service is always…read morekind And the place is always clean Come here!!!

Great experience at Kacey's Seafood & More. The seafood was very fresh and full of flavor, cooked…read moreperfectly and served hot. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made ordering easy. The place has a relaxed, local vibe and everything felt clean and well organized. Solid food, good service, and fair prices. I'd definitely come back and recommend this spot to anyone who enjoys quality seafood.

How have we never known about this place? We waited about…read more40 minutes for a table, the whole time hoping it would be worth it. It was. I had the blackened grouper with some amazing sauce, broccoli and hush puppies. Everything was perfectly cooked, not overdone, just perfect. My wife had fish and chips that was light and generous. They could expand this location and still have a line out the door. Will be back soon!

Great food! We stumbled on a music trivia night and that was fun too! Excellent vibes.read more

The good: lots of local beer, most of which is excellent. If you have a designated driver, I might…read moresuggest trying as much of the beer choices as you can handle. Very good beer. The bad: I have been there only twice but each time it took an hour plus to get some reasonably good (by no means outstanding) bar food. I'll give it one more shot to see if they can provide food and service reflective of their high prices. If delighted or disappointed, I will let y'all know.