I have given this place so many chances but this past Sunday was the absolute last visit. It's always the same thing...incredibly slow service, music way too loud for brunch and subpar food. It took over 30 minutes to get drinks brought to our table. At brunch time!! I intentionally asked for a table furthest away from the band. We were on the other side of the restaurant and could not carry on a conversation. Again..at brunch time!! We could not speak to each other until the band went on break. The Eggs Benedict was watery and bland. I didn't even ask everyone else about theirs. Just wanted out of there. read more

We were overcharged when splitting the bill, which is basic restaurant math and shouldn't happen at this price point. Then came the food $47 for a cheeseburger and fries, which is beyond outrageous for what was served. This wasn't "upscale," it was highway robbery. The calamari was completely inedible hard as a rock, overcooked to the point of being dry and tough. No one at the table could eat it. When you charge premium prices, the food and service better match. Here, neither did. Overpriced, poorly executed, and careless billing. Won't be back, and definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

Popped into this spot for a quick happy hour. It's right by the water with a big patio. The happy hour menu has a decent selection. Our server was really nice and attentive. They have live music DAILY so this is a great spot for the music lovers. The regular menu has so many options from brick over pizzas, sandwiches, fill dinners and lots of starters. All in all a solid little find in Bradenton! read more

Mattison's Riverwalk - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Tough night. Ordered wagyu melt with fries. Was asked how I'd like it cooked, I said medium. Order came out, no fries, and the burger was burnt and over done. Everyone had finished their meal before my fries came out. I don't think I'll be coming back here again. Reason I gave 2 stars and not one was that everyone else said their meals were good. read more

Attractive restaurant along the Riverwalk. We heard the live music & the crowds which lured us over. We sat outside at a high top perusing the interesting menus. There was an interesting mix of customers both seniors and young adults. Joey our waiter was prompt & attentive. I was in the mood for sushi or fresh seafood but didn't see it on the menu. I ordered the meatloaf slider appetizer with a pineapple punch. My husband ordered a mango cosmo with a strawberry chicken salad. Our sweet & colorful drinks arrived quickly. My sliders were too sweet the BBQ sauce was sweet. My husband likes sweet & he enjoyed his meal & drink. Chef Paul Mattison, the executive chef & owner behind Mattison's, has 3 restaurants along the picturesque Gulf Coast of Florida. We enjoyed the casual outdoor Gastro pub along the Manatee River. There was no inside dining. read more

Food is very good but service is slow(er) than most for a quality establishment. We prefer to sit away from the music which enables table conversations. Restrooms are clean. Parking is ample. Highlight is reservations. Always a plus. read more

Great quality food and good portions. I would Highly recommend this spot for breakfast. Great quality food and good portions. I would Highly recommend this spot for lunch and dinner. read more

Service eh, weird time I visited. The drinks and my salad were delicious and great portions so I'll take it!!! In my tour de Apollo beach to Naples, I stopped by to have their food!!! read more

Mattison's Riverwalk - My face salad with steak - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We have been here a few times and while it wasn't great, it was not terrible. We stopped by for lunch last week. The restaurant was not really busy. We were sat and waited a bit too long to be greeted. Then 4-5 other tables came in. Our waiter was very forgetful and seemed too busy making sarcastic comments rather than listening to our needs. He said he would ask about a regular menu item that was not on the brunch menu. After he finally came back he said he would ask and then asked what I would want if that was not available. We sat for about 10 minutes and then began noticing that the tables that came in after us were getting their food. Then waiter never came to check on us or let us know the status of our order. After about 35 minutes our food arrived. I said thank you- we were wondering how much longer it would be. His reply was- it will be better because it took longer. WTH! He never refilled our drinks and when the food arrived, I asked for mayonnaise. We proceeded to watch him take care of 3-4 other tables that had already eaten. I waited 10 minutes for him to return with mayo. When he finally did, I stated my food was cold while I waited for the mayo I asked for 10 minutes ago. His reply was that he was busy and that I should have asked for this when I ordered. Who says such rude things to their customers? I was about to blow and told my husband I would wait in the car before I went off onthis server. He was just awful- he was rude, condescending and uncaring. The manager came over and asked if she could box up our food. Why would we want cold food that looked terrible? This experience took up over a hour of our weekend. We do not get a lot of time off, so this was very upsetting. If you get a server named Jamie, run!!!!!! read more

Good spot on the water it's in the pricey side. To be honest it's not bad if u like the food I am not much of a fan I am picky on food and not much I would eat but the people in the party enjoyed there food. A lot the band was good had people on there food staff is good pleasant it's a nice place and yes I would recommend read more

Mattison's Riverwalk - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

They hired live music performers but it was too quiet to hear them. I kept seeing the servers telling them to turn it down. Why hire a live band if you don't want them to play? read more

Great food and a charming outdoor-only setup right along the Riverwalk. The setting feels relaxed and scenic, perfect for an easy night out. But the real standout of the night was our waitress, Rachel. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely went above and beyond at every step. From checking in on small details to offering thoughtful recommendations, she's the kind of server who completely elevates the experience. Honestly, she made the meal memorable. read more

I feel like the menu has changed significantly since my last dining experience and, in my opinion, for the better. I found a number of dinner options that I found of interest. I settled on the Pork Ribeye and I was not disappointed. The pork was very tender and it was an ample size. The truffle mashed potatoes were very good as well. The honey mustard glaze complimented and enhanced the pork flavor significantly. I will say, however, the vegetables were extremely over cooked and pretty much inedible. It ordered the Clam was a starter and it was OK, but nothing special. Our service was sub standard. The restaurant was very busy and our server disappeared for extended periods of time, to the point where we wanted drink refills and could not find or server. Overall, the experience was an improvement over my last experience and review. However, the restaurant continues to fall short of expectations (especially in light of the fact that prices are a little high given the menu options) read more

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Late lunch, we sat in the enclosed patio. Views of the water across the road. The service was solid. He had the burger - juicy, flavorful, actually worth the $20 price. I had the Grilled Veggie Panini that exceeded my expectations....it was seriously delicious. Both sweet potato fries and traditional fries were also crisp, hot, tasty. A little pricy, but quite good. Recommend! read more

I already reviewed this before and yelp has messed it up so I had to put the pictures back. read more

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Wow, what a great little outdoor dining place! The only reason that they didn't get a five from us was that the wine they served was being stored at the outside bar and was a tinge fizzy; no bueno. EVERYTHING food was AMAZING! We ordered a few starters- dragon roll, the caprese salad tower, and two fish tacos. The servings were easily shared and delicious. We will definitely be back! FYI- we did let the staff know about the Pino issue and they removed the charge from the bill. The staff was pleasant and even though we were outside it was nice and comfortable to relax and dine. Try this gem soon!! read more

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Great place great food! If it's cool there are heat lamps! Love the sauce for the fry dipping!

Excellent food! Excellent service! Excellent music! It was all wonderful! And all the plates coming out looked delicious! We sat at the bar and our server was nice and attentive! The place gets packed but they have plenty of help to serve you ! We will be back for sure! Highly recommend! read more

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We recently visited the Mattison's Riverwalk Grille and found it very welcoming. The food was great and the server Cindy DeForrest was very good providing in providing suggestions. We entered just before closing which could have been a challenge but was not. Good staff make one want to comeback. Tom D read more

Had a great visit here tonight! 'The Jam Rocks" played live and they were GREAT with awesome weather, the ambience was perfect! Had the Chicken Wings/Asian X Well and they were actually crave worthy! Hot and fresh! Great flavor and cooked perfectly! I had the Greek Salad which was Ok. My lamb chops were over cooked and it was really A LOT of 'Spring Lettuce Mix' more than anything! I enjoyed it but wouldn't order it again. Our server was Neli, pleasant, fun and completely on top of all service aspects of our table, GREAT Job! read more

Mattison's Riverwalk - Greek Salad with Lamb Chops - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

5 star All day every day your on the water without being directly in the water. Mattisons playing Live Music Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday And Sunday Blues Brunch read more

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Shrimp Rangoons - SO delicious. Would order again. Fried green tomatoes - were alright. Pizza- the Bianca was good! Not as crisp of a crust as I'd like, but topics were good! Do not get the burgers or salmon. I wouldn't recommend for a large group as we had a ton of incorrect drink orders and overcooked/undercooked food. Live music was great! If I were to have to go again, I'd only go for apps and maybe a drink. read more

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Staff was way too loud. They kept yelling at the band to be quiet. Food was too loud. The drinks were too loud. Weird experience. Won't be returning here. Save your money, go elsewhere. read more

Had the ahi tuna tower appetizer and the raspberry martini. So good! Bartender was super nice and attentive. Will be back! read more

Mattison's Riverwalk - Raspberry martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great atmosphere for enjoying a night eating outside on The Riverwalk. Lots of menu items to pick from so everyone was super happy with their menu selection. For me I always get the gumbo which is usually spectacular but this time it tasted like the roux was burnt which made the gumbo have a bad taste. Service has always been good. Parking is plentiful and the added bonus is live bands playing tunes to entertain during dinner. read more

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Nice waitress. Grouper tacos expensive with more corn than grouper. Disappointed w food.

Had a late lunch , dragon roll was awesome !! Nice view. Me and my husband enjoyed ourselves read more

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Had a fantastic dinner experience at Mattison's Riverwalk. Nice open air space with a lively vibe. The weekend entertainment was awesome but not overbearing, so conversations weren't a problem. They are rock stars at handling groups - nice large tables, great efficient service and separate checks with a smile. The menu is large and diverse, and none of the food seems to disappoint. I'd highly recommend! read more

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We were dining at the restaurant (03/09)and ordered cheese pizza for the kids. The waitress came and said that there is no pizza today, I just noticed that she added the pizza on the bill! The service was the worst I have ever seen, the waitress was awful and the drinks were late. Do not waste your time or money coming to this restaurant. read more

Ok. So now we have been there multiple times. This is not a Michelin Star food restaurant. It is, however, a fantastic local venue for food, music, and interaction with like-minded folks. Elijah at the front desk, Austin as our server, Marcus as a runner, they all went above and beyond. Watched Austin guide handicapped women from back entrance to the host stand, with care and a smile. Service was stupendous. Music on Thursday, headlined by Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, provides for foot stomping, dancing and a darn good time. The Bianco Pizza rocked and the wine list is darn good. Plus a full creative bar. Repeatedly impressed. Cheers! read more

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We had a very nice time. The food was good, the service great. The bar drinks were barely OK. I think maybe the bartender was...inexperienced. Simple drinks like a Manhattan seemed to overwhelm her, and she got angry when some which were not with the correct liquor were sent back - it was weird. But other than that, it's a really nice place with super nice wait staff. Recommended read more

It's an ok location adjacent to the Riverwalk parking lot. You can see the water which is a plus. The atmosphere is outdoorsy and the service was good. The food was mediocre at best. While I liked the presentation of the fried green tomatoes they lacked taste. The Philly cheesesteak was bland and the Asian shrimp wrap was actually done well and the shrimp were fairly good size. Fries were crisp but more warm then hot. Sorry we were not overly impressed. read more

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Good food Friendly staff Great music with a nice little dance floor Parking can be tricky during busy season but totally worth being patient read more

First time eating here and the service was unbeatable- our server Donovan was friendly and efficient and make sure we were taken care of- even went above and beyond to allow us a wonderful lunch experience. Sandwiches were delicious. Atmosphere was relaxing and spacious. Great location by the Riverwalk We will recommend to all our Tampa friends! read more

We have been here a few times over the past year as it's a convenient place to eat before going to the nearby theatre. Every time I eat here, I look at the menu and wonder why I have come. It's just an odd menu with options that don't see to jive with one another. They have everything from pizza and sandwiches to salmon and bison. There are also salads, soup and appetizers. Service was extremely good throughout our meal, which is so rare these days. Danny was our server and took good care of us. The live music is also a plus for us, but we were glad we were on the opposite side as it was loud. In the end, I ordered the firecracker chicken sandwich. It arrived hot and in a timely manner. The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was very good and the bun was fresh. Prices are similar to other restaurants of this type. I wish I liked the menu more as I like the openness and the music here. read more

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Stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott next door and they recommended this place for dinner. The hotel itself and restaurant seem to be in a very weird area, almost tucked away a little bit. Once you get there, you will see it sits right on the river walk. There is a nice park, Volleyball, & Skate Park out front that is right on the river. They have outdoor seating and plenty of parking. I ordered the fish and chips and it was exactly what I was looking for being in Florida. Not too much breading and BIG pieces of fresh fish. The rest of the food coming out of the kitchen looked good. We came in around 6:45pm & sat at the bar. They had happy hour till 7. Service overall was great and the food came out extremely fast. Would definitely recommend checking this out if you are in the Bradenton area. read more

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Love this place. Great riverfront atmosphere, consistent food quality, and solid service. Rachael is great at keeping an eye on us to make sure we have everything we need and always feels like we have a friend that works there. On top of everything else, they frequently have great live music! read more

The food was good but the service was not. Our waitress took our order and never gave us straws to drink with so I actually got up and grabbed my own straw from the bar. They had enough staff they just weren't very attentive and didn't seem to care. The ambiance is nice and it was a beautiful day. read more

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Well..... We went back to this restaurant because it is close to the hotel.... I enjoyed watching retirees dance and socialize! Food was ok..& I took my chances on grouper fish and chips....DO NOT GET THIS....it is NOT worth $29.. It at best a $9 meal. It's not tasty.. lots of fried batter. 2 pieces of fish and lots of fries... ( The fries are decent,,- sort of). The other dish we got was the grouper piccata. This was a bit tastier .. but asparagus was meh... Overcooked and not tasty. Better than fish and chips...but not a $32 meal Staff was kind and attentive. Drinks are okay Stick to appetizers and drinks read more

We had our Xmas dinner tonight Kevin was our hostess and server he was very excited and happy to help us he did a fantastic job hosting us he went above and beyond to give us great service, Great job Kevin. We loved the food and drinks we danced the night away great place , great ambiance. Thank you Kevin. read more