It is part of a hotel so you have to go through their gate to get in. Ordered the po boy shrimp sandwich which has apparently won an award. It was excellent. My husband and and son both had the burgers and they said it was good. Drinks were yummy! Wish we could have stayed to watch the sunset. It's right on the water. Would definitely come back! Shelby our bartender was great! read more

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The food is awesome and service is awesome!!!! Had dinner last night, burgers, fries and konch fritters were delicious. Breakfast even better. Alcohol drinks were a little weak, but that may be a good thing. Definitely eat there again. read more

I was craving a Shrimp Po Boy and stumbled upon Big Bamboo Bayside. ONE OF THE BEST PO BOYS I'VE HAD IN FLORIDA! The location is inside a beachfront hotel. It's really cute inside with cabana vibes. The fries were also excellent and their mocktails were all out of this world too. They have tables with a perfect ocean view. The bartender was sweet and very helpful she even offered to bring us our food on the opposite side of the pool. The prices are VERY FAIR. This place is a hidden gem! I suggest you go check it ouy! read more

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Great little pool side spot. Food and drinks were great. Shout out to Nikki...best bartender!!!

Their Cuban is absolute fire, the bartenders are amazing and service is always fast and the food phenomenal.

I had the Big Boo burger and side of fruit. It came with two large burger patties and I added bacon. Sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive. Nice beachy poolside vibe with views of the bay. Good value and atmosphere. read more

The sunsets were always very nice, especially since they run an hour before sunset happy hour drink special - usually the Big Bamboo. The bartender, Shelly, I believe, was terrific. Also, tireless, she served me breakfast, too. Never had a bad meal or a bad drink. Ambience could be a little noisy at times, after all it is next to the outdoor pool. There was even a guitarist one evening. Overall a real enjoyable little hangout that was very convenient from the hotel. read more

We came here for a long Easter weekend not knowing what to expect. We fell in love with the Big Bamboo and spent most of our time here. Drinks and food were awesome and Shelley made us feel so welcome. We miss her already! You'll definitely feel the tropical vibe right away and won't have a care in the world. read more

Excellent service. The lady behind the counter is cordial patient and a great multitasker. Whoever the cook is does a great job too first I was a little skeptical and I figured the food was just so-so. But it's actually good. The tacos are good, the fries are super yummy, the hamburger was amazing and the drinks are good as well. This place will make you not want to go anywhere else. read more

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My favorite place to be when we travel to Florida to spend some time de-stressing! I Nikki & Shawnee are amazing!!! Food's always good and the fact that they remember you after 6 months to a year blows my mind!! Sailport is our home away from home and I can't wait to be back on the beach enjoying a Rum Runner! Don't forget the hour before sunset happy hour! Half price off their house drink! read more

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Ok, we usually stay away from 3.5 stars. But it was literally in front of our condo amd by the pool. What a pleasant surprise!!!!! We had a snack and drinks the first evening. Then breakfast. I'm writing this telling you it will be breakfast tomorrow too!!! We had conch fritters and a couple of jerk fish tacos. Both were great! For Breakfast I went with a sampler. Their prices are so affordable I didn't expect large portions. I was wrong!!!! Not only were the portions huge, the food was super hot and really damn good!!!!! The breakfast burrito was huge and packed with tasty fillings. My wife loved her Greek yogurt and fruit. The potato patties were amazing!!! Huge and so tasty. Hashbrowns but with so much more in them! I would drive here just for those! Staff was super friendly. Fast service. VERY affordable for the food Especially breakfast. Drinks were good. Not cheap but it is what it is. This place is great! Come try it!!!! read more

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Had a great lunch here outside by the pool. Nice staff cute clean place! They also offer sunset happy hour starting an hour before sunset according to the sign. I had the big burger and a shrimp Caesar salad. Both keto style no bread or croutons. Two meals for me I took 1/2 to go for my flight! Salad was really big and fresh with awesome shrimp! The burger I ordered bunless keto style it was juicy and flavorful! There is music playing it's a nice place to sit outside keep in mind it's outside there is no AC however it is covered from the sun & rain. read more

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It is convenient but very expensive. Nikki was a good server. Love the views and atmosphere

So stayed at an Air Bnb in sail port suites during the Metallica world tour It had small little food hut with bar included. I must say this absolutely amazing place ! The food was better x20 times better than other local restaurants like Whiskey Joe's and the drink were actually cold. The service was impecable the manger and staff were really welcoming and knew how to treat the crowd. On Sunday hours before the Metallica show my girlfriend and I decided to get some drinks prior to the show you know a little pre game lol. While having the drinks the manager realized that a lot of people were attending the concert so he did something no one expected. He began to play some Metallica jams getting the entire pool area head banging ! Super cool ! While there I had Gator bites, shrimp poy boys, shrimp tacos and it was all great ! read more

This place was very nice! Location sits off the water and over looks the pool area. Nicole was great! Since it was our first time visiting I asked what was most suggested and she even gave a recommendation which we enjoyed also. When I go back to Tampa we will return. The service was excellent The only thing that hit me by surprise was the hot sauce inside. I would've probably had it on the side versus on the burrito. either way it was still good read more

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The food was very good, the service was outstanding and they were very friendly. The Cuban sandwich was ridiculous, and the sunset views were amazing! Great beer selection also! read more

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Came to the restaurant this morning, August 17, 2024 we got a breakfast came out to $42. I tipped the 13. The food was OK. Eggs was very watery and tastes like boxed eggs . The customer service was ok ( no energy) but I still tipped her 30% because I'm the type of guy, but she did make a nice bloody Mary, but the food was cooked with love . read more

So here's the deal. You won't find a lot of information on if this place is open to the public or not. Most of the reason I suspect is due to what your definition of "public" is. I've been here 4-5 times, I've been turned away 3 times consecutively now. I've been lead to believe by security that this hidden gem is only available to residents or Airbnb guests. I'm not sure on what planet extremely limiting your customer base is a good idea, but I'm also aware it might not be up to the owner of Big Bamboo, and the decision to do so fell on Sailport itself. Either way, it's a sad result. This is a great place with friendly bartenders and an awesome spot to watch the sunset. Open it up to locals, and it'll be perfect again. Edit #2 because I'm a man, I don't name call, I don't fire up the "entitled" word cannon like the owner here, nor do I tell people to "grow up". No matter how much he enjoys this, we're going to be sensitive that this is his livelihood and like I stated originally, aren't his rules. I DO see the blog post from 2022 on the website now about the resort rules, I had to scroll down to find it, but hey, IT IS THERE, he's is right. So I'll adjust the rating accordingly. read more

Way better than you would expect! It looks like a poolside snack bar, but is actually a real restaurant (it appears to be a satellite of a local restaurant opened just for this condo complex). I had jerk chicken tacos - quite good. Tropical drinks are also very generously portioned. Staff is friendly and professional. read more

We stayed here for 2 nights great clean condo with super comfortable beds and a great view. The pool was clean and had a cute "chill" area with a beautiful sunset, fire pit, board walk and chairs to lay out on. The bartenders were SUPER NICE AND PATIENT and extremely helpful on telling us where to go and what to see. During the day it's a little crazy but at night more laid back vibe and music on the weekends. The drinks were great and the food was good! While we were here we had the nachos quesadilla (TWICE) the shrimp po'boy fruit cup and parfait. No complaints at all 100% recommend. Ps they have sunset half off drink of the day don't miss out. read more

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I wanted to grab something quick before meeting up with friends. I walked from hotel across the street to this location. The spot is located in the pool area of and older resort. The waitress was extremely nice and my drink and food came out pretty quick. My tacos were seasoned well. read more

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This is the poolside bar and grill at the Sailport Inn. Nice place for lunch. They claim to have the best Cuban sandwich in Tampa and they weren't wrong. Albeit pricey compared to other local joints, the sandwich was excellent. But be sure to get there early. I got the last one of the day. The drinks were very good and the bartender was very friendly. Sorry I didn't get her name. Not sure if you can get past the security guard at the gate if you're not staying there but it's worth a try. Definitely recommend this place. read more

The views are amazing...Get a drink and watch the sunset. Get some taco too! The staff is so friendly. Special shout out to Nicole at the bar. She remembered us from a year and a half ago without flinching. Even remembered that my kids love a good Arnold Palmer. The Hurricane drink is awesome. I look forward to returning to the condo and seeing this wonderful staff again! read more

I had the Shrimp Po Boy. The shrimp was coated in a crispy and tasty seasoning, delicious! It was drizzled with a southwestern sauce. People were friendly and courteous. Poolside seating on the bay with a beautiful view. Highly recommend. read more

Not me calling to ask if they had Turkey sausage and she replied we have it but they come on biscuits and I asked clarification because I want to make a burrito and she hung up in my face. read more

Amazing service and amazing drinks! Bartenders were super sweet and attentive remembered our names which is also a nice touch! It's one bartender who is working but worth the wait with how kind they are and not to mention drinks were strong and delicious! Highly recommend the Bloody Mary with a touch of candied bacon read more

Excellent food and drink with outstanding (and hardworking) bartenders/hostess/servers wrapped into 1 amazing person. I was there several times when they were 'slammed'. I marveled at the efficiency, patience, and skill each of these (typically) women exhibited. Prices are very reasonable and the food, cooked from an attached trailer, is delicious. It can get loud from people enjoying themselves but plenty of outdoor places to enjoy your meal and drinks. I can't wait to return next February and hope each of the 4 wonderful women I met are still there. read more

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Stumbled upon this slice of heaven last year. Have been counting the days until I was able to return. Literally booked a flight into Tampa before heading to Disney so I could have two nights at the Big Bamboo Bayside. Sunsets are magical, service is exceptional, food is just awesome, and drinks were delicious. My family is thrilled to be joining you in 4 days. Also, absolutely love your responses to the senseless negative reviews. Keep that up, the world needs more of it. read more

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Friendly service. Must be staying at Sailport resort to access Big Bamboo. Everything is outdoors by the pool.

Highly disappointed! I was recommended this restaurant by my colleagues. I drove 30 min across town to try it out and was told that I could not done in because I was not a resident: Apparently they are being sued because a non resident came in a few weeks ago and sat in a chair and it collapsed. As a result they are getting sued and no longer letting non residents dine. This is terrible customer service to enact such rules without a single piece of signage or mention on the company website, at the venue, or even on Yelp. I will make sure to tell the rest of my colleagues here to work the super bowl not to waste their time with this subpar establishment. read more

Awesome food at fair prices!!! Can't beat the amazing view or the friendly service!!! I'm a Rocky Point local, and this is my go-to spot for food & drinks!!! read more

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Our hotel room was whatever, but this place really made our vacation. Usually these restaurants attached to hotels try to gouge you, but not this place. Food was absolutely amazing, and will be the cheapest meals you eat while on vacation. Highly recommend the breakfast burrito and the fish tacos. read more

The drinks are overpriced. The food was ok at best. Staff does not enforce masks on customers.

First off service was outstanding! Secondly the setting an ambiance is hard to beat the place is right on the water with some of the best sunsets you can get! An last but not least the food was great an even better priced. Highly recommend. read more

Despite the mandatory mask law in Tampa not one member of the staff was wearing a mask. The gentleman wearing a name tag labeled "chef" had a mask on yesterday and today was cooking food without a mask. I understand it's hot but this is unacceptable. The authorities need to know that this business that is serving food to individuals is in violation. read more

Pros: Location(Poolside & bay view) Dog friendly Cons: Basic/average Went to grab a decent lunch and wasn't thrilled with the food menu. Drink menu was fairly large but I did not try any. Nothing was calling my name on the menu so decided to get some nachos because who doesn't like nachos? They were cool and nothing to talk about. Atmosphere was great in my opinion. A laid back easy going spot for vacationers but I would say it's not worth a second trip until food/menu is changed or you're just looking to hang and watch a sunset there maybe ? read more

Great place. Very relaxing. Me and my wife stumbled on this place for lunch. It's tucked behind the Sailport Waterfront Resort, by the pool but you can park and come in to enjoy a little beach relaxation with a lovely view. The food was not bar food basics. We had a shrimp Po' Boy which was excellent. They cater mostly to resort guest, but welcome outsiders too. Just make the first right turn into the resort and you can park near the pool. Spaces are right near the cafe. They have a full bar and serve till 10pm. The waiter said they have a beautiful view of the sunset. I found the prices very reasonable and the wait staff quite friendly and efficient. The Po' Boy with fries was $12. Highly recommend. read more

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Been coming here a few times! Can't say enough about the service and atmosphere! Nicole is the bartender and always very attentive and friendly! Food is awesome! Cheesesteak and the Cuban sandwich is the best! I rate this place 10 out of 5 stars!! read more

The night Bartender does a good job juggling everyone. Seems like really hard work. Props to her Fish tacos are actually super good & the nachos are awesome read more

Stayed at Sailport with my fiancé for my birthday and went to this restaurant a few times for a quick bite. Great food, Nicole and Shannon were so nice and sweet! read more