What a find! This cute little blue building is all but its size! Grab a beverage from the bar and…read morecheeseburger from the food truck & enjoy some fantastic local music! Cheers!

Friendly patrons, great music and fun crowd! Such a cozy place that really involves the crowd with…read moretheir live music. Drinks are very reasonable too

If you're looking for that true Florida coastal vibe, South Beach Bar & Grille is one of those…read morespots that just hits different Right on the beach, with the sound of the waves in the background and a perfect sunset view--it's the kind of place where you don't rush. The seafood is fresh, simple, and exactly what you want after a day by the water. Their fish & chips were crispy, flavorful, and done right, and everything just tasted like it belonged there. What really makes this place special isn't just the food--it's the atmosphere. Relaxed, unpretentious, and genuinely enjoyable. You can come in sandy, sit back, and just enjoy the moment. It's not about being fancy--it's about good food, ocean air, and that laid-back beach feeling you don't find everywhere. Definitely a spot worth stopping at if you're anywhere near Boca Grande.

I took my 90 yr old mom to south beach bar and grill for lunch. I wanted to get her out of bed and…read moreto see some of the beautiful sites that she always loved. She's 90 pounds and can barely walk. We arrived and I had her with her walker slowly behind me. As I was approaching the host station an elderly man very ru says that I can't bring that in here. I'm confused and thinking he was talking about her walker. As the rudeness continues he finally says that my soda can. As it's pretty much empty I offered to take it to the table to be thrown away. I didn't want to leave it there at the welcome station that had no apparent trash can. I'm thinking germs! He then proceeded to tell me to go somewhere else to eat, those are the rules ect and I'm still baffled by the way he was talking to me as if I'm a criminal and unlawful. I'm baffled that I could be treated so rudely. I obviously didn't want to take her somewhere else as the hour is so important as that's all the energy she has. He could have been welcoming, kind and stayed the drink and I would obliged easily. Instead I was humiliated and disrespected We had a nice waiter and food was fine but as we were leaving the other waitresses on review had apparent chip on their shoulders as well. As if they didn't want to be bothered. I havent been to the restaurant since had reopened and I certainly won't be back! Customer service needs to address this issue!!!!

A MUST when I'm in Punta Gorda!…read more My friend moved to Punta Gorda a couple of years ago. I've visited her 3 times, and we make sure to come here every time I'm in town. The bar/restaurant is located right on the water with great views! The parking lot is also the same lot used by the adjacent hotel, so it can sometimes be hard to find a park, depending on the day and time. It's a mixture of great outdoor spaces as well as covered spaces. There's also a private event space that's really nice as well. I've been at night as well as during the day and have enjoyed every experience. The staff is friendly and great! I even fell, I mean face-planted, one evening, and the staff made sure to check on me and see if I needed medical attention. The menu is pretty straightforward, and the bar is your basic bar. They have a drink menu, but a full bar as well. Everything is also well-priced. I haven't ordered food, so I can't give a review of the food. I will definitely be back on my next visit to PG!

3/12/26, 12 of us went for dinner and drinks. Started at the bar, great. Bartender was very…read moreattentive and alert. Sat down to eat and the young waitress handled this group exceptionally. Her bubbling personality and fun demeanor was terrific! Went to the restrooms to prepare for dinner. DISGUSTING! Paper all over the floor, sinks were a mess, and no paper towels. Brought to the attention of the staff. Came back 40 minutes later, same, nothing changed. Dinner came. I've never been to an establishment where everyone's food was mediocre at best. From wings, wraps, grouper sandwich to fish platter. Tasted terrible. Advise everyone, don't waste your time!

Quaint , cozy, but not too quiet atmosphere. Patrons are made to feel comfortable …read more Amazing chef! Incredible pairings of foods -so fresh, full of flavor- every bite complimenting the next- right from the start- appetizers- soups- salads - main courses to desserts- we've had it- and all beautifully plated - at every visit! Never disappointed- knowledgeable friendly, sincere staff- take their suggestions! You won't be sorry!!

Very friendly and efficient. But honestly the worst pork chop i have ever eaten. Dry overcooked and…read morecould not finish it because i could not cut it and it was also so dry. I asked for med rare. Far from it. Salad great potatoes great. Will not go back. My husbands steak tips were also overcooked. We paid $$134 for 2 glasses pf prosecco bread salad and 2 entrees really looking forward to this eveningit but we will not be back

Love it. Fantastic bar and bartenders. Highly recommend this spot. Great espresso marriniread more

This is old school elegant. Raton furniture. Great lighting. Relaxing music. Cozy with board games…read moreand a tele for sports. The barkeep was dressed in vest and whites. Nice touch and was very friendly and efficient. Music was relaxing. Great drink selection. Oh and the patio was really cool too. Stop here for a relaxing drink and conversation.

Nachos again were huge and yummy but pulled pork had no flavor at all. Brisket was much better. The…read morelatte frozen drink and funky monkey frozen drink were both delicious. Prefer the latte because it had mint also.

Food is decent. Great Brisket and Pork Cuban. They only put the special mustard on 25 percent of…read moreit. Frozen drinks: I watched them with the alcohol pour. Maybe under an ounce. Good drinks like that should have at least 2 ounces. Service was good. Nice out door place.

I believe the best food can be found in hidden gems like this! The reviews convinced me to give…read morethem a try. It's TRUE that the Backyard Bar & Grill is located next to Skips Marina. There are only 6 parking spots, lol, that go in one direction., so when you leave you have to back out. It's a pickle! I'm not sure where you park when this area is full. Cute, cozy, friendly spot full of locals relaxing and having drinks. I asked, wheres the grilled burgers? The lady replied, we haven't served burgers in weeks. However, you can buy a hot dog from their rotisserie. No thank you, this is not what I expected. They are Backyard Bar minus the Grill part. FIVE STARS because they are doing great as a local bar. I'm writing this review to update previous reviews ... and give you a heads up.

Lovely little hidden gem on Placida. No food yet but we were told they will have it in a couple of…read moreweeks. We each had a beer and enjoyed the view on a perfect day. We will be back.

Tuna nachos absolutely the best! Seafood pasta with the…read moregarlic butter sauce ‍ The water views and sunsets are so pretty here! We've been coming back here for YEARS!

Food was excellent,Service was perfect and the Ambiance was perfect. My neighbors told me about…read moreDockside two weeks ago, so my wife and I decided to Make a road trip and see for ourselves, and it is everything he told . It's the perfect DOCKSIDE Dining and I believe that all the people I met must feel the same way. Was a very nice visit

Another great experience here! We shared the nachos and they…read morewere excellent! Love the pulled pork! Perfect blend of tender and Smokey! My mom had the taco salad and she loved every bite! My husband had the burger and it was perfect!

Location right on Lemon Bay is fabulous. Hadn't been at this restaurant for quite awhile due to…read morehurricane damages. They have cleaned up nicely . New hurricane blinds, great bathrooms and there is an outside deck bar. Didn't remember that. All the TV's were on sports..... & good music was playing in the background. Today was a very windy day and with the hurricane blinds down, the eating area was very comfortable. Staff is just a friendly as we remember and pretty darn quick too !! We sat at the bar.... April greeted us and took our drink order rather quickly. We then ordered the Smoked wings. Delicious Smokey flavor and tender. JUST as we remembered. It's an hours drive for us, but we decided ........ We will be back.... For sure.