Tonight Tony and I took Calliope to Cortez Beach to the Marina on the Bay near the drawbridge…read moreheading to Anna Marie Island. We had dinner on the docks at Star Fish House & Company. Calliope was dancing on the dock! Also went swinging on the dock. She ate French Fries for dinner! I had Grilled Blacken Grouper w French Fries & Hushpuppies!! Tony had grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich w French Fries & puppies too! He had a cold bottle of Budweiser and I had Iced Tea while Calliope enjoyed ice water in her Sippy Cup. We had a very nice dinner in a great location with perfect beachy atmosphere! The place was packed!! Definitely recommend and would go again keep in mind they are Cash Only but they do offer a ATM

I was very disappointed with this restaurant. I have been coming here since around 2011 every year…read more Sometimes multiple times. We were sixth in line. The restaurant wasn't busy. Half of the tables were empty. It took us over 15 minutes just to put our order in. After receiving our order the shrimp was good as always, but my fries were so hard I could only eat half of them. The hush puppies, were just ok. What was once a favorite restaurant in the area, now needs to get back to being the restaurant I once loved.

Amazing place to eat!! Service is the BEST! Food is perfect! Always come here with kindness and…read moregood appetite!! Drinks are awesome

Stopped by today for Shrimp and fresh fish. Service is outstanding, helpful and courteous. Left…read morevery satisfied and will be back

The best key lime pie on the planet! KLP is my all time favorite desert and this place has the best…read morei have ever had. Amazing.

We stop here every time we visit. They have the best key lime pie and fish dip! Everyone is always…read morefriendly.

We tried the Shark Bite bucket with everything so we could sample a little bit of it all. Overall,…read morethe seafood and sides were very good, and the key lime pie was excellent. We did have one issue with a clam that had some black material inside, which affected the flavor of part of the steamer. I called the restaurant afterward, and Nick, the manager, was extremely kind, professional, and helpful. He apologized sincerely and made the situation right. I do not believe anyone there knowingly served something off -- it seemed like an unfortunate one-off issue, and the way they handled it said a lot about their customer service. Because of how respectful and sincere Nick was, I would definitely give Topsail Steamer another try.

Was excited to try this while we were in town. Ordered 2 pots for our group and the peel and eat…read moreshrimp were not cleaned and inedible. When I arrived to pick up our order it was not ready and I should have suspected something was wrong when they panicked and went in the back. I waited for them to defrost the shrimp to complete the order but was not told and was totally unaware it was not cleaned. Do you want to eat poop for dinner? Gross. I responded to survey and explained the problem and got no response and it's been more than a week. Better off to light $200 on fire.

My husband got the fish dip and he says it is TO DIE FOR! He went back to tell them how good it…read morewas. Service and ambiance great!

What a big disappointment! We ordered the ceviche, and it…read moretasted absolutely terrible. The flavors were off, the texture wasn't right, and it was nothing like what you'd expect for the price. Honestly, save your $30 and try another place--you'll have a much better experience anywhere else.

Wow. Seriously wow, from the very second we pulled in one of the amazing employees showed us a…read moreparking spot super close that I didn't see. We got to the host stand, and the woman was incredibly kind and helpful. Our server Griffin was super attentive and fun, he gave a ton of recommendations and we ordered almost everything he mentioned. Trust me this place did not disappoint! They have made grouper my new favorite fish and the portions were so much bigger than I expected! My only regret is that we didn't order the fried shrimp like Griffin suggested because I saw it come out and I had to pick my Jaw up off the floor. Truly the best experiences I've had since I got to Florida. This place should be on the Michelin guide. The owners should be proud of their employees, hospitality and food! OH AND ALSO, beautiful view!! Definitely sit outside! They had fans outside too so even though it was hot out we felt nice and cool!

Tide Tables is exactly what you want from a Florida waterfront spot--casual, laid-back, and right…read moreon the water with an incredible view. The food was outstanding. The baked beans may honestly be the best I've ever had--big chunks of bacon and all sorts of goodness packed into them. Seriously, don't overlook the beans! The grouper bites are a must-order--crispy, fresh and delicious. The mahi tacos were equally impressive, with fresh fish, great flavor and generous portions. Great seafood, cold drinks, beautiful waterfront setting and the kind of place you could hang out at all afternoon. One piece of advice: there's only one men's room and one women's room, so maybe don't drink too much. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to.

I came here for lunch with my bf. We sat inside because it was raining, but on a sunny day I would…read morerecommend sitting outside because you'll have nice views of the ocean. When we arrived, we were seated pretty quickly despite it being a little busy. Our server was Mel and she was great. To start, she made me a watermelon margarita which was nice and my bf ordered a mango mojito. Then, for our appetizer, we ordered traditional raw oysters. For our entree, I ordered the PEI mussels and my bf ordered garlic parm oysters and rock oysters. Both meals were amazing. Mel was very attentive and I would like to have her as my server whenever I visit again. We wanted to order dessert but we were stuffed with everything we had. However, we will be back. Also, they have a ferry that brings you here too if you live in Sarasota.

The views are amazing. Service is okay. Host was great and got us sat fast. Everyone looks like…read morethey're workin hard here. Food is okay. Oysters were great so were the coconut shrimp. Meal was okay. Inside is nice and cold when it's hot out! I thinkkkk the patio is dog friendly. (Double check first) I would go here if you'd like a nice drink and views and some apps. They did have a drink happy hour!

I loved Detwiler's so much! i'm back in virginia now and miss it…read more Detwiler's gives out a lot of samples from--cheese, pizza, cookies, pastries, steak, and sometimes even fish. They also have an ice cream shop right at the front of the store (it was delish). When we went, they had steak, cheese, ham and cheese croissant, and cookie samples. My favorite was the Red Dragon cheese (w/mustard and ale). I havent been able to find it elsewhere. The ham and cheese croissant was so good that we bought 4 of them. I also got the clam chowder, and it was honestly one of the best soups I've ever had. we sat at the tables in the front to eat it, and it was so good we went back and got seconds. We checked out the deli too, where you can build your own sandwich or order from the hot food section. They had fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and more. I was talking with one of the ladies working there, i mentioned it was my first time visiting since i was just in town visiting family; she was so sweet and gave me, my niece, and my nephews a chicken tender EACH to try. super nice of her to do that. we ended up getting the potato wedges too, and they were so good we finished them before we even got home. I wish there was a Detwiler's in Virginia. I'd probably be there every week...

Detwiler's Farm Market is a large, no-frills market with a genuine farm-stand feel. The produce…read moresection is the highlight: Vidalia sweet onions, Amish-grown corn from Lancaster PA, California stone fruit at $1.99/lb, and a strong tropical section with local mangoes, coconuts, and sugarcane. There's also a sub shop, hot foods counter with fried chicken, a butcher shop, and a bakery with scratch-made muffins and donuts. Prices are consistently low and the selection is wide. Worth the trip for fresh food without the markup. Staff are friendly and helpful

Originally my group waited much too long at Anna Maria Oyster Bar, finally giving up and going…read moreelsewhere. I'm so glad we did. A short drive over the bridge took us to Swordfish Grill. Upon arrival we opted to sit inside, due to there being a wait for the patio. A spacious booth right across from the kitchen ended up being just fine. More scenic if you sit outside, though. The Ahi Tuna Nachos (substantial portion), Fried Green Tomatoes (perfectly seasoned), and potato salad side (slightly sweet) were all delicious. I wouldn't order the Bacon Wrapped Scallops again, though, simply because I don't think what you get is worth the price. I had to go with one of their "Catch of the Day" options since the seafood is locally sourced. Only wish I had ordered the tripletail grilled rather than blackened so I could truly appreciate the pure flavor of the filet, but it was still really good. Our server was a pro, providing worthwhile recommendations, attentive service and a cheery disposition. The entire experience was sublime.

Ordered a blackened grouper Ruben which was a little soggy and I could not taste that it was…read moreblackened. Otherwise good. The Pineapple slaw was room temperature vs chilled but again otherwise ok. Great Marina views!! Service was ok.

When visiting this area of Florida one thing that you should always eat is fresh seafood. Cortez,…read morethe town is known for fresh seafood. This restaurant was located down a small street by some boats near water and you just knew that whatever seafood you were getting was going to be the freshest, especially the grouper and the mahi-mahi. The seating is all outside and they have live music. You can easily tell that this is a local favorite because they were lots of tables of people that seemed to not have a care in the world and just enjoying life. Our server came over and quickly offered us water and gave us suggestions of what to order from the menu. I wound up having a grilled grouper sandwich which was delicious and so big that I couldn't even finish it. The other item we ordered was the blackened fish tacos with the truffle mashed potatoes. It was a little strange to see mashed potatoes on the menu, but man they were so yummy. The tacos were delicious as well. I wish they had beer on draft, but it was fine that they didn't. The cocktail menu also looked really good. I will say that based on the time of day we went there were some mosquitoes out but that's Florida and it's not the restaurant fault. This is definitely a restaurant. We will keep in mind when we are down here again.

Sat at the bar and was basically ignored. Went next door to the Swordfish Grill. Apparently they…read moredon't need or don't want the business.