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    Waypoint Bar and Grill

    4.3 (52 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Pizza, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    WAYPOINT BAR AND GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Fish Tacos
    Matthew R.

    Fish tacos 9.1 great little diner to hit up while driving to the beach and the atmosphere outside is down wright just chill

    Taylor M.

    Always great food, service, and ambience with the option for indoor or outdoor seating. Good selection of draft beers and cider. We have never been disappointed in anything we have ordered food or drink wise. It is our favorite place do go after kayaking since they have a big parking lot which can accommodate us. They have a daily Taco Twosday where you can get a draft beer or cider and two tacos for $10 which is a great deal!

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    Gary R.

    So this is place if you drive by too fast you'll never know it's there! Glad we stopped in as it was an enjoyable and unsuspecting treat. A combination bar and restaurant venue with an array of tap beers but no "hard" alcohol. Menus are laminated adventure and your served on paper plates and meals are packed in to go boxes already. Food choices were really unexpected with some "neat" offerings. We picked 3 but need to go back to try the others that caught our attention. Service was great considering there was only in server working and she kept up with it all.

    Azteca salad with lemon poppy seed dressing on the side. Keel farms strawberry lime cider! Amazing combo.
    Mags C.

    I've been coming to Waypoint Bar and Grill consistently for about 6 months. Literally a weekly meal of mines! I'm in love with their customer service, the Owner is always hands on and very friendly. Jamie also gives me amazing service and is very sweet. The space layout is unique and fun. They have tables/seats outdoor and indoors as well as a small outdoor bar connected to the building. They have craft beers and weekly live music. I enjoy coming here! Dishes I've had : Azteca Salad : 10/10 my favorite salad ever. Goat cheese, lettuce, strawberries are always fresh! The sunflower seeds just give it the nutty and crunch it needs. I want to find this lemon poppy seed dressing or the recipe! Mahi Mahi : 8/10 very good but as Mahi can be it does get a bit dry. The sides rice, and beans were very good. Sweet Shrimp : 9/10 Delicious, always cooked perfectly and not too sweet. Pizza : 7/10 Tortilla Crust is clever and honestly tastes very good, but I believe it is over priced for the size and ingredients.

    crystal n.

    One of the very best places to eat, drink great local microbrews, and listen to live music outside on the weekends! Open everyday except Monday, for lunch and dinner. Laid back atmosphere with delicious selection of food! A fantastic addition to Palmetto!!

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    Laura K.

    Food was good. Waiter was amazing. Had delicious wine margaritas. We will be going back.

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    Food was great as was the service. 4 of us each had a different meal and each of us thought the food was great.

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    11 months ago

    This is a laid back spot for to get a local beer. The tacos are good too. Hours are limited.

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks Taylor for the review and pics!

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    1 year ago

    This is a confusing restaurant. It looks beachy but has a Mexican menu that is more like chain Mexican. Disappointed.

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    1 year ago

    It's really not a bar. They don't have any liquor, at all. How can you call yourself a bar. Also, no Mexican beer at all.

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    We had a great experience here and will for sure be back! We had great food, drinks, and staff. Even the bathroom was clean!

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    3 years ago

    Comfortable and welcoming bar. There's great outdoor seating also. I thought the appetizers were great!

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    Great food, beer, and wait staff. Live music on Saturday nights and ever changing local craft beers on tap.

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