Everything was great start to finish. They have valet parking (I can see how street parking would…read morebe difficult at busier times). We found the last street parking at 3:00 for lunch on a Saturday. After 3:30 it seemed like it was getting busier. The decor inside is nautical. The restaurant is right on the water and you watch people come and go on their boats. The bathrooms were clean and I appreciated seeing a changing table in the restroom. Food was good. Service was great. Dessert was best. We ordered: Grass-fed burger with truffle fries Kids Mac and Cheese Fried chicken sandwich "Burnt" cheesecake Mac and cheese was tasty... better than your standard kids meal in my opinion. Fried chicken was a little bland, but I appreciated that it wasn't oily at all. It tasted like a healthier chicken sandwich. I didn't care for the dipping sauce and was happy it came on the side. The slaw on it was also just ok. I wouldn't get it again but would maybe try it if they changed up the sauce or slaw. My husband loved the burger and I tried it also (it was tasty) Truffle fries were good but you have to like truffle. I was hesitant to get the cheesecake because of the "burnt" name but I'm glad we did because it was delicious. The vanilla ice cream was so good too. We skipped the toffee drizzle and so happy we did because it was delicious as is. It wasn't too sweet and both tasted homemade. Can't wait to come back and try some more on the menu!

The place itself is very pretty, good atmosphere and great view…read more However, I wouldn't particularly come to this place for their food. It's not bad but it's a place you come to for the vibe. We started with the kung pao calamari: a very interesting take in calamari. The sauce is sweet and the salad paired well, there was sadly much more salad than calamari but I enjoyed this appetizer. Burger: this was my favorite, it was cooked perfectly medium rare and the fries were really good. Baby back Ribs: the sauce was pretty sweet, it was the same one as the calamari, and also the same exact salad as the calamari, disappointed to see my entre was the same exact dish as the calamari but the sauce was on the ribs as well as the salad. It is more like an appetizer to be honest. Fried chicken: they were out of the chicken wings so they offered to use fried chicken breasts instead. The chicken itself was so dry and it had no flavor at all. Really disappointing. Nobu style sablefish: this was the only dish we really enjoyed, it was flavorful and nicely cooked. Would recommend this one Lobster mac and cheese: this one was okay, not a bad dish but needed more salt and felt a bit bland Basque cheesecake: another really disappointing dish, it tasted store bought and just thrown in the plate. Also disappointed that it claimed to be basque cheesecake but it was just a regular cheesecake so why call it basque Also worth noting that they were out of most of the dishes we originally wanted to order so we had to order something else. Get there early. The service was great, our server noticed we didn't like the cheesecake and took it off the check which I appreciated. I would come to this restaurant again but note that the food itself is not that most thought out and flavorful, the place relies on its physical presentation.

Great food very fresh! Nice view from the 3rd floor dining…read moreroom Attentive waitress! Nothing to complain about

Awesome place. View/ service/ food. Top notch. We visited 5 times this past 2 weeks on our…read morevacation. Best value / quality around. Love it!! I'd give it 6 stars if I could!

5 Stars for a dessert DREAM at the Hayloft Dessert Room (in the back or Euphemia Haye)…read more That's right, walk in and keep walking! We walked right by the bar and eventually found ourselves at a counter covered in deserts. Someone in staff was in hand to talk us through the various cakes and then seat us to order. We opted for the coconut rum cake and warm apple pie with ice cream as well as a chocolate cake. They were all irresistible and massive! The only meh was the chocolate cake was pretty dry. Otherwise, it was all exceptional! Overall, a neat experience in a darkly lit, wooden old school ambiance. Very fun!

My friends who spend March in Anna Maria love this place and I was so happy to learn they got a…read morereservation for us! You enter the restaurant via a foliage-lined walkway. It has charming bar areas, small dining rooms, and more upstairs. The server we had was excellent. My friends love their green tomatoes appetizer (with zucchini), eggplant appetizer, and superb Caesar salad that is served extra chilled. What a start...along with the banana nut bread! For mains, he had the duck (his favorite). J and I split their noteworthy pepper steak and I wanted the cannelloni. The cannelloni was so light and a homerun. My friends had never had it and we all agreed it was great comfort food. Now that pepper steak with a brandy sauce reduction-OMG-how amazing. The pepper crust was perfection. We did not have room for dessert but server said we could go upstairs and get something boxed to go. Looking at that dessert case is a feast for the eyes. We chose a classic tart with fruit and a coconut cream pie...which was the best I have ever had. This may be my new favorite upscale restaurant in SW Florida. I cannot wait to return! Applause to the owners, chefs, and our server.

Great service, great food, and an unbeatable view! The grouper tacos were fantastic…read more The Waterfront is the perfect place to slow down, relax on the veranda, and enjoy a great meal with a glass of Pinot Grigio while taking in the beautiful Anna Maria Island scenery. Definitely one of our favorite spots on the island. Highly recommend!

Most delicious food on the Island! The calamari was so good!! We ordered four different dishes and…read morethey all had so much flavor! The waitress was attentive! The meals are big portions! The smoked margarita was refreshing! We were seated inside and it just has the calm and upscale beach ambiance! We did have to wait for some time to get a table but it was all worth it. They do not take reservations ahead of time! Get there early to get a table!

We really lucked out, walking in with no reservations but being seated in just a few minutes. Our…read moreserver was fast, friendly and professional & the food, fantastic! Two of us had the grouper entree, one blackened and one sautéed- both were delicious, fresh, flavorful and perfectly prepared! Salad was fresh and delicious, the sides also excellent. Our first visit to the island but we'll definitely remember this jewel of a restaurant if/when we return.

First time dining. Added the Le'Cole 41 bottle. For dinner opt'd for bone in Porterhouse Pork chop…read more They will cook it to your liking (unusual) as most over cook the chop, side of asparagus and house salad.. my wife ordered 6oz Filet (medium) with Spano's with mashed potatoes on the side. News to follow.

This is such a beautiful spot. Sitting by the water with all the trees providing shade makes it…read moresuch a relaxing place to enjoy a meal. The views are definitely the highlight. I ordered the fish tacos. They were good, but I think the fish needed a little more seasoning. The fries were really good, though. I also had a non alcoholic strawberry drink that I really enjoyed. The mojito wasn't my favorite since they used lemons, which changed the flavor a bit. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back to try more dishes and hopefully a different cocktail.

Such a lovely experience at Mar Vista! The Frozen Lime Lada and Spicy Bungalow were both delicious…read more The peel-and-eat shrimp were incredibly fresh and impressively large, and the grouper tacos were an absolute delight, packed with flavour and so fresh. Even the coleslaw was a surprising hit! The waterfront setting is stunning, and I love that you can pull up by boat, which makes the whole experience even better. Our waitress Meena was wonderful and took great care of us. Delicious food, great drinks, beautiful views, and an all-around lovely afternoon!

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

Great new place with amazing food! The Farmhouse Burger is…read moreabsolutely perfect! Mac & Cheese side was awesome. Good vibe with cool atmosphere. Prompt service and good location.

This restaurant is a nice, hidden gem. It's located in a strange spot with a lot going on in the…read morestreets around it, but not much happening in the shopping center. Don't let that fool you, the restaurant is really good. The servers are all super friendly and they know everything about the menu. Our regular server is very bubbly and full of personality, and we love seeing her, and watching her belly grow as she is going to have a baby! Anyway, the food is really good, the burgers are cooked to order and they are very tasty. I've also had the French dip, and it is really good too. The fries are cooked perfectly and they have Poutine as well, which I love! My wife just gets one of the salads and she says they are fresh and delicious. For a small place, they have an interesting menu- Kielbasa and pierogies are on it, which is something my mother in law always made, so I'll try that on my next visit, and they also have a seasonal menu. They have ice cold beers and a large selection of drinks, a small bar you can sit at and tvs all around, so please, stop in and give it a try. You'll be happy you did.

We found this beautiful beachfront restaurant on Anna Maria Island. We had a little trouble getting…read morea reservation but luckily succeeded. Our server was very helpful, attentive and friendly . He spent a lot of time telling us about the restaurant and the menu which was very helpful. We had the Hawaiian bread, crab cake for appetizers. I had the Seabass which was the best meal I've had on the trip. The lava cake was grand and one of the best lava cakes I've had. The view, aesthetic, staff and food did not disappoint and I highly recommend this place.

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant is one of those places that has a lot of memories for us. We've…read morebeen here multiple times over the years during family vacations, and it always seems to hit well. This time we sat right on the beach, which is really hard to beat. There's just something about having a few drinks, eating with your feet basically in the sand, and looking out at the water that makes the whole experience. We went with the fish and chips, which were good, and had a few drinks while we hung out. Food was solid, drinks were good, and service was good throughout the visit. For us, this place is as much about the memories and atmosphere as it is the food. It's become one of those spots we enjoy coming back to whenever we're in the area, and this visit was no different. Great beach setting, good food and drinks, and another good family memory added to the list.

Amazing food, nice service, good ambiance. Great for foodies. My partner and I have tried many…read moreexcellent vegan restaurants, and Lila is up there. Some of the best sushi we've had.

I was searching Google for vegan restaurants in the area and decided to give this one a try. Since…read moreI was ordering to go, I picked a few items that caught my attention: the crab cakes, tofu Reuben, and the raw blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The wait time was about 45 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. The crab cakes were delicious, but the sauce was a miss for me. It was way too spicy. With crab cakes, I think it's best to keep it simple with a tartar-style sauce, of course vegan. I ended up eating them without the sauce and enjoyed them much more that way. The tofu Reuben was good overall, but the bread was a little soggy. A thicker or sturdier bread might hold up better. Even so, the flavors were good and I enjoyed it. Last but definitely not least was the raw blueberry cheesecake. It was absolutely delicious! However, the sauce served with it wasn't for me at all. Thankfully, I tasted it separately before pouring it on the cheesecake because I would have been disappointed. The sauce wasn't sweet and took away from the dessert rather than adding to it. Overall, I had a good experience and enjoyed most of what I ordered. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'd like to dine in and enjoy the meals.