Went for Mother's Day brunch. Food was ok, desserts were nice. Coffee is good and served hot. Prime rib exceedingly fatty, like the entire slice was fat and totally cold under a heat lamp. Nice overall selection, tho, the buffet hot dishes on the bar are way too high up to be convenient. Husband says green beans were very tough. There is no indoor seating, under a roof, but no walls. It was very windy but hot the day we were there. We sat beside two noisy big box floor fans, with two noisy ones overhead. Very noisy for hearing persons, absolute torment for those with hearing aids. Difficult to converse. The chairs are tolerable for only half an hour. The applied gratuity for our group was 20% for drinks server who gave me sweet tea when asked for unsweetened. A bit much for self-service, hiking around the buffet areas, not good for the elderly or handicapped, we had to serve the elders. Real cost per person closer to $50 each for not really worth it Grade C. We won't be back. read more

Very good--great location and view--near the Bradenton Riverwalk. Their lamb chops are excellent. They do seafood and meat courses equally well. Great servers, very prompt and fun to chat with. I've eaten at the bar too--very fun chatting with the other customers and the barkeep. read more

Ordered calamari and a hamburger with sweet potato fries. Calamari was good but came with a little thing of marinara. I had to ask 3 times before a server finally brought more back out. The hamburger was ordered as medium. It came out raw! Really who can't cook a hamburger? Had to send back and no attempt to revise our bill for the problems. Can't say we'd eat there again. Music was good. Very good actually. Until Barbie - a local customer who appears to pretend to do belly dancing- tried to give her own floor show. We could see couples waiting to get up and dance but Barbie had the floor. When Barbie finally sat down, couples filled the dance floor and Barbie danced on the side when she returned. What can an owner do about Barbie? Not sure but we've been there twice and Barbie was a problem both times; a gentle nudge to not put on her floor show??? read more

Love, love, love the fried artichoke appetizer! We have been twice and will go back for sure! We have also enjoyed crab cakes, bison fries and sandwiches and soups. It is a fun outdoor experience and the food is tasty and well priced! read more

I love the outside atmosphere. You feel like your on someone's back porch. Our waiter Frank was extremely knowledgeable and a true foodie. I had the grilled chicken Cesar. I know, big deal, but it was delish. We also ordered the pork shank app and the filet pizza. Both were delicious. I highly recommend this location and this waiter. read more

We went for lunch and it was not very busy at all. I wanted a Cuban sandwich but I am lactose intolerant and asked if they could make one with out cheese. I was informed by my waitress that this was a "chefs item" and that there were no substitutions. I informed her that I had an allergy and she said it didn't matter it couldn't happen and that if she asked the chef (who I believe is the owner) would get mad. How on earth can you not manage to make a sandwich without cheese for someone who can't eat it?! In what world is that too much to ask?? We will never be back, and neither will the other 6 people at our table. read more

Came in for lunch. They had two servers on and a bartender. Four tables in the restaurant. Bartender waited on us but didn't do a good job. Was busy making drinks for servers and was in the back room a lot. Chowder was bland but the apple salad was good. Just a very relaxed staff. No sense of urgency. We are locals and won't be back. read more

We had a perfect 4th of July at Mattison's City Grille!! Our ribs were the best we've ever had! When we lived in Nevada we went to the Rib Cookoff in Reno every year. We think Mattisons would earn 1st prize for their ribs. Our waitress was friendly, speedy, and our drinks and shared appetizer were good too! We really enjoyed the band playing on the 4th. What was their name? We'd go to hear them again. Fun music that had everyone toe-tapping.To top it off, we had a perfect view of the fireworks and didn't have to leave our table, which was perfect because our friend with us had hurt her back. Thank you to everyone at Mattison's for making this a truly memorable 4th of July! read more

Mattison's Riverwalk Grille is a mixed bag. It is open air under a roof, with a full bar. I've eaten there several times. There is live music sometimes. The wait service generally is good, but the kitchen is very, very slow, and food quality is not always good. I've had chicken wings (good), shrimp rangoon appetizer (good), teriyaki shrimp wrap (good), and steak salad (good). The last time I had surf and turf , steak, lobster tail, and a salad. This was served literally one hour and ten minutes after I sat down. I had to go back to the kitchen to ask about getting my food. The filet mignon(rare) was excellent, but the lobster tail must have been under the broiler for an hour, since it was scorched, burned, and inedible. The salad was the worst I've seen. Flat, limp, awful lettuce, vinaigrette mixed in what was blue cheese dressing...inedible. Suggest that customers eat at the bar where the bartender is compelled to put pressure on the kitchen, make amends for bad food, and stick with appetizers. read more

Food was ok. Female manager was very rude. She asked if the food was good I replied it was ok. She then replied saying "I'm sorrryyyyyyy" condescendingly like it's my fault I don't like it "maybe I'll give you a discount next time". Yeah no next time. Thanks read more

Great location...but wish I would of drove to Sarasota for better quality. I'm obsessed with the Bianca pizza at the location in Sarasota, but this location was not even close in comparison. The spinach was tossed whole not chopped in the middle of the pizza, it was burnt & the artichokes were only cut in half not diced....needless to say I was extremely disappointed & the drinks weren't much better. Our waitress never offered us their amazing bread & made it a point that they were closing soon & was trying to get rid of us. Bye bye Bradenton...I'm going back to Sarasota! read more

We've been here many times in the past and the last few were disappointing to say the least. We've been a fan of Mattison's in Sarasota, and since we live closer to this location we frequent the Bradenton location. The service has been extremely lousy and the staff has been rude the last couple of times that we've been here. Tonight my wife and I decided to eat dinner at Mattison's. We came to the restaurant at 8:15 and waited for someone to seat us whom we could clearly see wandering around doing random tasks. When she finally came over to seat us she told us that they close at 9 o'clock and that our server will be with us shortly. We sat and waited for our server who was nowhere around. There were only two other tables with guests so I'm not sure what could have taken him so long to get to our table. Obviously it wasn't because he was overwhelmed. After waiting we decided that we're just going to leave and go to Pier 22 where they always have great atmosphere, views, food, and service. That was the last time I'll ever go to Mattison's. Every time we've been here we've been treated poorly. I guess because we're in our 30's we are just not treated quite the same. When in any business if you're open until a certain time that is what time you stop accepting customers not close the business. Rude poor service in the past and the food has been mediocre at best our last couple visits. Save your money and time. Go somewhere that actually has views, good service, and great food. read more

The food was absolutely wonderful! As we received our check and are discussing who's paying what the waitress sees a twenty on the table and under her breath (so we all could hear) states "20$ for a 200$ tip are you kidding me!" As she's clearing the table continues mumbling outboard about it! When we go out One person takes the check and the rest split up the tip amongst the group.! We had not completed that when she walked up to the table. As we were walking out of the restaurant she is standing there and does not think us for coming in she continues to complain out loud about a $20 tip. At that time one of the members of our party confronted her about what she was doing and that it was very rude and she had no idea what we had left her for a tip.Rudest service person we have ever had. Every member of our party has worked fine dining and that is truly unacceptable!!! read more

A mixed bag for sure. The kale salad with brussel sprouts was very good. The roast beef sushi was cut too thick and too tough to chew. The pizza was good but had to be re cooked as it was burnt the first time. Creme burlee was very good but served differently on two different visits. Service was slow. Music was good. Drinks a bit pricey and it gets warm outside dispite the portable coolers. Very convenient to the river walk but would not be on my list of places to eat, but would go back for dessert. read more

Extremely rude staff. My wife was ordering and the waitress rolled her eyes. Food was served cold

I love this place over and over! My only suggestion is that the bartenders should be allowed to wear shorts! I struggle with seeing great service, but in clear discomfort. Yet the service is with a smile! I am wearing shorts and sitting, I can't imagine what the people helping us are going through! Sarah was the best! I'm so hydrated! read more

Great restaurant! I love the outdoor eating, the atmosphere and most of all the food is great! I love their Kale salad with pecans, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, shredded asiago, fresh sliced apple, grilled veggies, Sauvignon Blanc vinaigrette. Haven't tried anything there I didn't like! read more

Do yourself and do not eat here unless you enjoy waiting HOURS for your food. We had a large party and understood it would take longer than usual to get our food but when your appetizers, soups, and kids meals take TWO hours to come there is a serious management issue. It wasn't until the very end that the manager even came over to our table when we flagged her down and never once apologized. Also the kids pizza and the "large" pizza are the exact same size so if you are brave enough to venture here save yourself some money and order the kids pizza. read more

Would never be my first choice but it was a friend's birthday and she picked the place. We ate outside and the restaurant was not crowed at all, in fact it was nearly empty. I had the Artichoke appetizer (good) and the Ravioli (just ok), my friend had a salad and the Norwegian Salmon. For as empty as they were service was spotty .. took forever to get a refill on our drinks. There are so many other good restaurants in Bradenton/Sarasota, I would skip this one and try someplace else. read more

Went here for lunch on the 4th of July and was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't expecting much as it was mainly outside seating, which in July could be miserable. It was not- they kept it comfortable. Our waiter was very nice and funny. I like that they used paper straws and left extra cups of tea and water for our refills. The burger I had was so good as was the house salad that came with it. My husband had a really good crispy fish sandwich. We will definitely be back to try some other things on their menu. I think they had a limited menu due to the holiday. Great place for lunch and looks like it could be a fun place for Happy hour too! read more

I don't live far from here so I randomly chose to get take out here then 25 mins later I fell in love I got the Black Dragon Sushi Roll and Crab Cakes with a salad on the side and a cheese cake for dessert I will be ordering from here again read more

The customer service at Mattison's city grille was exceptional. Our server Tony was very patient and attentive. He knows the menu very well and his recommendations were on point. I even got a very special yummy treat for my birthday. THANK YOU!!! read more

Four of us went for brunch. They insisted on taking our temperatures, while the bar tender didn't wear a mask. The waiter was unknowledgeable about what goes with your meal, although he did correct mistakes. He didn't offer or bring water or tea refills, salt and pepper, or butter or jelly. The breakfast dishes we ordered were the worst any of us ever had. Don't order the corned beef hash, because it is like nothing you have ever seen. Reheated slices of deli corned beef were laid on top of "hash browns," which are terrible -- tiny crispy cubes of heavily spiced and overly fried potatoes. The fried eggs were overcooked -- brown and crispy; the poached eggs were -- well, I can't even describe them; the "toast" was like stale bread; the bacon was flacid. The only good thing served was the Bloody Mary. Breakfast at Waffle House is a gormand's delight compared to this breakfast. Order the lunch instead, because the items going by looked pretty good. read more

Every time I return to florida it seems I must have their delicious pizza.The restaurant is consistently great.

we have recently visiteded mattison's 3 times over the last month. each time we had the pleasure of being served by pam. she was friendly, respectful, and very pleasant. her service was exceptional. the food was also exceptional and the best in the bradenton area. we will certainly be back. wew love the atmosphere at mattisons. jon & claudia, palma sola bay read more

Awesome food and service. I love the bistro pizza and the UFO beer on tap. Tina the bartender was wonderful. She is always amazing and she is the reason we keep coming back. Michael loves coming to see her. read more

Mattison's is always great for sushi and a great wine list is always a must for me! Sarah (the bartender) is wonderful - friendly, efficient and entertaining! Thanks for making me feel comfortable when dining alone Sarah! :) read more

Myself along with the staff of Ugly Grouper Bar and Grill had our Christmas party last night at Mattison's and were very impressed! As all service industry, we're not unfamiliar to a true dining experience and we all agreed that Danny was hands down one of the best servers we have all had in any restaurant experience. He was overly accommodating and kept us laughing like we had been family from the point we walked in. I truly hope he is compensated and congratulated. He really made our Christmas party with our coworkers one we won't forget read more

Went to Mattisons expecting the same results of other Mattisons in Sarasota. Was very disappointed. Waited over 2 hours for food which i will say wasn't that bad but not the greatest. Once food started coming out it was sporadic. Not everyone in the party was served at the same time. Never received soup until we asked for it. I can understand being busy or having issues but the manager never came to the table until i made contact. She never apologized or told us what was wrong in the kitchen. Reduced bill and said "maybe we will comeback and give them another chance." Not likely. For the price and the name so much more was expected. read more

Ruben was fantastic! The bread was not dried out, nor soggy. The right amount of kraut and dressing to the meat ratio.

The filet is excellent! Recently disappointed to discover that they changed the sauce it's served with- it used to come with a delicious creamy truffle style sauce on top it was omg amazing!! And the mashed potatoes were better before they changed them as well! They were creamier and truffle style now they're just regular old mashed potatoes! Really wish they would change it back or maybe we just have to drive to the Sarasota location instead as I've heard they didn't change theirs. The filet itself is still excellent though. read more

Atmosphere nicely done. Older wait staff! Martini was small. Fish tacos came out barely lukewarm. Loved the place when it was YachtSea. Will give new place one more try before avoiding it completely. read more

Great food, fair pricing the out door dinning is a nice setting. We had a great server named Susan.

Stopped on the way out to the beach and so glad we did! We were greeted by the general manager and seated at a high top where we received very warm and attentive service from Renee. The seasonal strawberry martini was delicious! The Rueben was hearty and tasty. We also enjoyed the appetizers - especially the shrimp Rangoon. Hats off to the chef for the creative presentation and excellent food. read more

This was our second trip as we enjoyed it when it first opened. However, we called most of the day trying to make a reservation only to have the calls go directly to voicemail. Left a message but received no return call. We were seated after a bit of a wait as they were clearing a table for the folks in front of us. Quite a few tables left uncleaned when we entered. We had to move tables as the air conditioning was dripping on one of our party. The folks with a large group had to separate their table as the a/c was dripping on their table. Our server was great. The food not so much. Was very disappointed. Hamburger, Greek salad (lamb was over cooked)and boar was just so so. The half of chicken dish was somewhat better. Not sure what happened from when we were first there but not sure we'll make a return trip. read more

Average would be an understatement. First beer took 20 minutes to get and the glass was chipped. Calamari was soggy, very greasy. Second drink took 20 minutes and the help of a manager to get. The pizza had 5 bites of tenderloin, was served with no plates and after asking took 10 minutes and a manager to get. A water refill that was offered never came. Sure the manager comped half the check but that was not the goal. The goal was good food, a few drinks and walk back to the hotel. Two beers calamari and a pizza in just under two hours, I think you get the frustration. read more

We meet with friends every month at the Mattison's Riverwalk. We have asked for months about bringing back the apple kale salad. We were told they couldn't because it was the prior restaurants salad. Why is it on the sarasota menu then? Please bring it back. Susan our waitress is always super friendly and does a great job. I hope to see some more vegan/vegetarian options down the road. It's a good location. read more

Mediocre food & horribly slow service. We were in town for business and it looked like a cool place and we were looking forward to a great dinner but left horribly frustrated. The manager did end up comping half of our bill but it definitely wasn't an enjoyable experience. read more

Outdoor atmosphere is very nice. Happy hour drink prices are unbeatable and the food was tasty and flavorful. The ribs and salad were excellent. A half rack was plenty for one person. Highly recommend you try eating and drinking here. Service excellent. read more

Sat at bar. Bartender saw it as opportunity for her trainee to step in (with only 2 other people at bar).We were given drink menus. Had to ask for dinner / late night menu, because we had been there before, and late dining option was our draw. We immediately order collard wontons, which is one of our favorite apps in area. (my first experience with Tony as server was amazing) I ordered wings and pizza on this occasion. Girlfriend ordered salad and crab cakes. Chef had to come out to apologize because he burned first pizza. He started a new pizza and served us undercooked chicken wings and undercooked second pizza. I haven't been served undercooked chicken often. Immediately after he apologized to us, the couple next to us had shots provided them from "head" bartender who never asked how anything was. I felt profiled as young person who probably couldn't afford or doesn't have a clue. We still paid entire check despite multiple oversight/ mistakes. Living less than a mile away, it will be difficult for me to return read more