After some great fishing with the family, we decided to stay in town since they had some type of city wide event. Walked around to find a place to eat and just enjoy the day. We heard live music coming from this restaurant so we decided to check it out since it's right by the water. Came in expecting a solid meal but left disappointed. The Reuben sandwich looked good but was dry and lacked that classic juicy, tangy mustard flavor you expect. Margaritas were off, more sour than refreshing. The burgers were ordered medium but came out well done and rubbery. The ribeye had the same issue, overcooked and missing the mark. The grilled cheese had a nice sear but the cheese was not fully melted, which took away from it. Mac and cheese tasted like it came straight from a box. The one highlight was the tater tots, crispy with a great crunch. Service was good and attentive, no issues there. The problem is clearly in the kitchen execution. read more

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Dockside dining with live Entertainment provided by the boats and dancers accompanied by seafood fresh off the boats parked nearby. A favorite for locals. read more

Do not order Cuban sandwich, it was more like a cold lunch meat sandwich, I would not order again. The shrimp tacos looked good, wish I had ordered. We had good service and we liked the outdoor water vibe with live music. read more

What a fun stop on the way home from boating! We had several cocktails and enjoyed the calamari. I'd give it a solid C+. It was a bit rubbery and could have been hotter. The bartender was excellent and the ambiance is laid back, fun, resort-y with seating on the water. read more

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Filthy restaurant judging it by its restrooms, decor and the cooking oil used for fried foods. Save yourself from a wasted dinner.

Goodland is known for being a little rough around the edges...in the best way. It's a great place to soak up the local color of a "fishing village meets artist colony." There are only four restaurants in Goodland...and only two of them are open for dinner on Saturday night (which is shocking). After enjoying some music at Stan's, we wandered around trying to find an open kitchen at 6:30pm and ended up at Paradise Found. It's been decades since I've been to this restaurant, so it's basically my first time again. The building is massive, right on the water, and can accommodate a ton of people inside and outside (though where they all park is a mystery since their parking lot is a chaotic mess of cars). The inside could have so much charm and themed decor but it's basically just a massive dive with fluorescent lighting. Still, we got a table right away (they don't take reservations and the sign said "seat yourself" at that point, so we did). We sat inside because the sun had already set, we couldn't enjoy the water, it was already buggy and honestly a little chilly. I think had we sat out on the deck during a sunny afternoon we would have enjoyed the ambiance more. Service was friendly and fast, which we appreciated since we were really hungry. It was basically diner-level service...a little brusque, but with love (if that makes sense). In fact, when the waitress brought out meals, she had us serve them off the tray to ourselves while she refilled our water glasses. Super unusual, but efficient. We are locals and we felt treated like locals...ha. While the overall ambiance and service didn't wow us...the food did. I was honestly shocked by how good the food was. I got the broiled shrimp with rice pilaf. It was seasoned well, and the portion was large. I would absolutely go back just for that meal again. But next time I'll aim for daytime, when they've got a band playing (though I hear the music is generally too loud), and I'll sit outside on the deck. I'll also remember my bug spray (required for anywhere in Goodland). read more

Went on a Saturday early afternoon. Food, service and view were GREAT!! Will definitely return. We had comforters, triple tail tacos, and two grouper sandwiches blackened. Excellent!! read more

Paradise Found Restaurant and Bar - The view - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

Great location... but I travel and go out for dinner to escape and enjoy. Food average to poor. Why the owner chooses to alienate 1/2 his potential clientele with Trump posters is beyond me. We're divided enough as a country without supporting this place. read more

It's definitely a great location to arrive by roads or by waterways It's one of the top 3 locations on the island I've enjoyed for many years. I'm glad they reopened I'll still miss the (Old Marco lodge) as I loyally called it Shelly's. The menu has changed a little to stream line it I guess. I started a timer from sitting down to food arrival. we came later around 1:45pm gave us plenty of time to enjoy a few drinks and conversation in a beautiful setting right next to the water. Food came in 30 min after ordering. I called before opening to see if they were still pet friendly, And they still are. Food 4 plenty hot fresh food only one mistake. Ordered fries with grouper fingers and got tater tots instead. Fish and oysters were prepped perfectly but the tater tots were a bit too crisp. Ambiance 5 plenty of fresh breezes near the water with plenty of umbrellas and two new chickee huts made by Seminoles. Service 5 pleasant, very polite and attentive. Location 5 nice parking area I'm glad we carpooled more people should. Parking can get a little scarce on the weekends I'm guessing but the walls are still not too far from parking areas. Value 5 Fish Tacos Grouper Fingers Fried oysters 3/2022 read more

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We only go to see Jim Long every other Sunday, they should really have Jim every Sunday he's so good and fun and really brings in the business, the food is mediocre drinks are good. read more

it seems that on Sundays this restaurant and two other restaurants around here do this fun thing called "Sunday Funday". The 3 get together and provide good food and live entertainment. Each restaurant is different and so is the music and menu. I was hopping from restaurant to restaurant trying them out. This restaurant has a big wide deck by the back. It was the happening spot Sunday. It has a stage and dancing space. The musician playing was Jim. He was excellent, great voice. He was talented and played awesome. We all enjoyed him. The little conch fritter tasted good. I enjoyed them. I ordered the Classic Ruben with tater tots. It was a good sandwich. I liked the rye bread and everything about this sandwich. We sat outside. This restaurant had a fun atmosphere. People were dancing and having fun all around. The deck faces the waterways so it has a nice view. The place was packed. The staff was nice. I was happy I tried the place out. I found a hidden gem. read more

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A Trumper Bar! Very nice location, too bad the owner isn't interested in half of his potential customers. read more

Paradise found is what you make it. It has lots of seating on the water (parking can be tough sometimes) with multiple decks and a new tiki hut. Typically has music but sometimes it's this karaoke guy. Service is generally pleasant but can be up and down based on the crowd. It took a little time for our waitress to start our order but after she got us, she was attentive and helpful. The menu has something for everyone and the beer selection is decent. The tacos were the winner as they had great flavor (Caribbean Mahi Mahi). It's a good option when in the area. read more

Paradise Found Restaurant and Bar - Caribbean Mahi Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

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Very good views and nice outdoor area. Food wasn't up to my expectations for the price. The chicken sandwiches were literally just chicken and a bun, and the fries are like McDonald's fries. I also think it's weird having so much political decor there, no matter which side you support-- it's a restaurant, no need for any of that. read more

Extremely friendly service. Food is top notch. Loved my server who was especially helpful and hilarious! Live music made our evening!

Good bar food, great service and excellent views!! Patriotic bar and especially perfect place to celebrate Presidents Day. We love our MAGA bar. read more

This was the best grooper sandwich I ever had and amazing rice pilaf. The views are fantastic. However the place was understaffed. It was a chilly night and the outdoor deck was cold. We asked about it and found out they didn't have propane to operate them. read more

From the moment we sat down Brooke was very attentive and exceptional at her job!!!! . Great atmosphere, great live-music, and very good coconut shrimp. If you're in the area, you should definitely check this place out. read more

Great service Limited menu but adequate good location on water great music Wait staff very attentive & helpful in making choices and good choices available from their bar read more

Best ambiance - can drive or boat up! Beautiful view of the water and mangroves!! Friendly staff! Full bar with great food. I recommend the grouper nuggets if you're from out of town. Blue crab claws when in season. I enjoyed the crab stuffed shrimp, too! Can't beat the view and just hanging out with a drink! read more

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If you're a big Trump supporter, Paradise Found is your kind of place with his flags flying. In today's sadly divided America, we prefer to enjoy dining out and having a drink where we can simply relax and enjoy interacting with fellow Americans, regardless of political beliefs. A nearby business in Marco Island has a "No Political Zone" sign above its live music stage. That place is alive and thriving and laid back and fun for ALL Americans. We've been to Paradise Found a number of times over the years and it's a very nice setting and the staff is friendly. We ignored the flag on the boat back then. With the additional flag by the stage, we won't be coming back. I hope the owner reconsiders and welcomes all Americans to be customers. read more

Service will make or break a restaurant and in this case it was mediocre, at best. Citing not a huge appetite I get it when you ask a little sharing 1 versus 2 entrees, but as soon as the dishes were set down I asked for a to-go container. Way too much. Adding insult to injury is the issue of offering water to which I always ask for club soda instead of flat. In this place they think it's okay to charge for a Sierra Mist. It's okay to charge but you should probably be notified when ordering. This is about building the check, I get it...but it's a great way to score poorly if you're looking for repeat business. read more

No, no, and never again. Staff not wearing masks, bussers picking up glassware by the top touching inside of the rims of the glass. ( Wear someone's mouth had been ) Zero care for the guests safety. I can't comment on the food because I did not eat due to the poor safety protocol. I politely pushed the food on my plate, so as not to upset my company. I felt for the server, he was running around with way too many tables. He's the reason for the extra star, if not for him this would be a one star review. And the icing on the cake is when both my sister and I saw the waitress caring a tray of food out from the kitchen eat a french fry directly off the plate!!! read more

We hadn't been to this building for 2 decades because the last restaurant that occupied it was, unfortunately, not a good experience for us. We decided it was time to try Paradise Found for dinner, so we entered into the restaurant from the front door, and - the interior had not changed! A large, dowdy space with zero atmosphere. we decided to try eating outside even though we were eaten alive by bugs last time we were there. thankfully with a fairly stiff wind, there were no bugs. But please tell me why a restaurant business is flying Trump flags? I would think they want to make money, not turn off a lot of potential customers. Anyway, we stayed to try the food, but we were disappointed with both meals ( grouper basket, chicken sandwich). They had already run out of soup ( even though we were there fairly early), no ' house salads' on the menu, and they only offered one frozen drink (Pina colada), no other choices. The French fries were bland, and the grouper fingers had a batter that tasted like the oil it was fried in was old. The chicken sandwich was also bland. The onion ring app saved the day. Server was pleasant but forgetful. The Trump MAGA flag we thought was in poor taste. it said "I'll be back." We won't. Too many great restaurants here to give this one another try. read more

Another restaurant on the water with live music (the theme for my trip)! We came on a Sunday after some fun at stan's next door. We were able to get seated right away, but the service was on the slower side. We ordered some beers, grouper with steamed veggies, and ceasar salad with blackened shrimp. Everything was delicious, though the steamed veggies tasted like it came out of a microwaveable bag. Would recommend for the views, music, and grouper though! read more

We weren't even sure if this place was open because literally nobody was there compared to the very crowded restaurant next door. Note to the restaurant: proudly waving divisive flags supporting a criminal is a HUGE TURNOFF. We should have left. So lowbrow, hokey and aggressive. Food was bad compared to a few delicious meals we had on Marco. Felt very uncomfortable. Server was nice though. read more

The onion rings were the only good thing.. The seafood sampler was terrible. Fish had to have been frozen. The baked potato was obviously prepared earlier and was barely warm. The fish tacos hardly had any fish in them..and the breading was terrible. Out of 5 of us, no one enjoyed their meal. The burgers on another table looked good...Do not order fish..you will be disappointed! read more

Outstanding steaks and seafood. This is our go-to place for high quality. It is pricey but worth it for a special meal.

Great dockage to come by boat and staff are friendly. Food is just ok but drinks are good

We love Paradise Found, they have it all from Entertainment, Marco River Seating, great service and food, fun to meet & greet!, ample boat parking... can't beat their fish tacos! read more

My wife and I sat down looking forward to a nice meal on a sunny afternoon. We sat overlooking the water and ordered our drinks. Looking up towards the bar I saw that they were displaying numerous Trump flags. We cancelled our order and left, hoping someone would ask us why but nobody did. We chose to spend our money elsewhere so as not to be bombarded with a political viewpoint that is contrary to ours. We did not feel welcome in this restaurant. If you do not want to have to look at these flags and displays-I recommend you patronize one of the other restaurants in Goodland. read more

Had the worst French dip ever - no taste to the aus jus and the beef was like fake meat- pressed stuff you wouldn't even buy at the grocery store. Fries were good but service was great and we liked the atmosphere. read more

Best part of the meal was talking to our waitress who wants to be a cosmetologist specializing in monster makeup. Fun place for average, laid back food. The fish tacos were seasoned just right and the Rubin was ok. Two thumbs down for the mojito that tasted like a gin an tonic, but two big thumbs up for the pina colada with a floater. read more

Paradise Found Restaurant and Bar - Fish taco - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

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Hmmm, really wanted to like this place but the white wine was stale and served in plastic. Would order something else if I'm ever back. We appreciated the expressions of freedom in the decor, but the music was much louder than it needed to be for being right next to the stage. Additionally, the guys singing were throwing out F-bombs which contributed negatively to the vibe. Would visit again if management recognizes some of these details. We liked the overall relaxed atmosphere in Goodland and plan to stay on the island again. read more

Will NOT return. Would not give separate checks to 6 couples in our party. Bill came and we had to separate our meals and drinks, figure out the tax and tip. Tip must be put on your personal charge card or given in cash to waitress. Took us an additional half Hour to check out. Bad system. Felt sorry for the waitress. read more

Just ok. Bar by water. People will eat anything if it's by water. This food is marginal at best. Place was a little dirty!! We had grouper sandwich and fish tacos Husband had oysters which he said were a "2" Will not go back read more

We were looking for a waterside seafood restaurant and found a couple of them in Goodland. Paradise Found was not one of them. Considering the potential of the location we expected a welcoming, tropical type of place. We were so off put by the atmosphere and open displays of hateful messaging, we ordered a drink from the apologetic waiter and left without ordering food. If business owners wish to broadcast their political affiliation, they must be prepared to loose some customers. read more

Grouper tasted like cat fish. Wish certain banners were placed elsewhere to allow a more enjoyable view of this unbeatable location. Won't be seeing me around again. read more

Today was a beautiful day so we decided to eat outside. There is a lot of outdoor seating, as well as seating inside. This restaurant is right on the water, and there are docks for boats to pull up, which is typical for Marco Island. It had a nice atmosphere, and the servers were nice. The grouper on my salad was really delicious. It was flavorful and I enjoyed it. The salad was alright. Had a kind of weird taste to it, so I wasn't super impressed with that portion. My boyfriend's order came with a trip to the salad bar and he grabbed me a piece of bread which was really fresh and was good. Overall, pretty neat place. read more

Paradise Found Restaurant and Bar - Caesar salad with blackened grouper - Seafood Near Me - Goodland, Florida

If you like over priced food, slow service, dirty restrooms and dogs in the kitchen, this is your kinda place. Not so much for me though. I would rather eat anyplace but there. My advice, Don't Do It! read more