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    Cortez Kitchen

    3.6 (197 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Burgers, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    The shrimp bowl with coconut rice is delicious!

    A local favorite! Great food, casual ambience and live music on the weekends! We havent had a bad meal here.

    Outside on dining deck
    Judy R.

    Really fun outdoor restaurant!! They have indoor and outdoor dining and the outdoor dining overlooks the water with direct views to Sarasota. They have lots menu items that are seafood and not seafood and a nice drink menu. If you're going for dinner or brunch, I would recommend making reservations as they get busy. I had the shrimp & grits, was delicious! A special thank you to our server, Arizona, she made our lunch very extra fun- her service is superb!!

    chicken bowl
    Crystal B.

    we had another amazing night at the kitchen! sunset views, amazing service and live music - i had the new chicken bowl which had a terryaki base with rice and pickled red onions which i loved! such a great vibe we love this place!!

    The Remains after a Great meal
    Chuck C.

    We have been fond of Snow Crabs for many years. We have been meaning to go to the Cortez Kitchen for the Wednesday night special for sometime and we decided to go last night. They have outside and inside seating. The outside area is on the water and you can watch the birds. The place was busy but we found a table (seat yourself). The server came over with the menus and took our order for drinks. We didn't really need a menu as we were there to try the Crabs. Looking at the menu we were made aware that the restaurant offers a nice variety of food. Our order was delivered quickly and we enjoyed every morsel of the crab legs. You will thoroughly enjoy this well kept secret in this quiet fishing village and the amazing crab legs We Highly Recommend the Cortex Kitchen. You will not be dissapointed.

    Snow Crab meal on Wednesday.
    Todd W.

    Wednesdays are snow crab starting at 3PM. We ordered a 2.5 and 1.5 pound meal. I had two miller lites and my wife had a sweet tea. The finger potatoes were very good. Crab was good. Bill with tip was $95. Great views of a working dock When they say casual they mean it. Fun place with a cool vibe. Lots of locals. Worth a visit.

    Blackened Grouper Sandwich

    Get there early unless you want to sit in the hot sun. Blues night when we went & the music was good. Shrimp cocktail was flavorful & very large and tender. Blackened grouper sandwich was excellent. Remuolade was excellent. Would definitely go back.

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    Food is incredible. The grouper is fresh. Drinks are great. Great atmosphere. Kira was our server and she was wonderful!

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    Everything is great!! Hard to beat!!!!!Everything on the menu is delicious. Try it and you won't be disappointed

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    Never disappoints. Seafood selection and quality is unmatched. Friendly service and laid back atmosphere makes for memorable dining.

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    Good food and great entertainment! Very fun night! You can get on the waiting list before you arrive thete with the Yelp app.

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    Salt Bar and Table - Blackened black grouper over homemade linguine in a vodka sauce!

    Salt Bar and Table

    (165 reviews)

    Just moved to the area and this was our first time here and everything from the start was…read moreimpeccable. First off, valet guy was super nice. We parked down the block and walked over since we were early for our reservation. I love where they seated us (in the corner away from the bar and other tables). I don't think I'd want to sit anywhere else when we go back! Waiter was immediately on it with explaining specials and checked in with us frequently/filled waters. He recommended a Pinot noir based on what I told him I liked and I really enjoyed it. I also showed him a picture from Yelp of what I wanted for dinner and he told me how it would be a little different. I chose that dish and I wasn't disappointed. We literally scraped our plates clean. This was our first night out alone I a long time and I'm so happy we had such a great ambiance and dinner. Husband was confused with his dish (he thought the pesto was going to have pieces of zucchini and squash) instead it was puréed into the sauce with pieces of spinach. He still enjoyed it and said it felt lighter and healthier (not too oily). He also wished for more bread. Thanks for taking care of us Coasties! We will be back especially for that steak (cooked perfectly)!

    The good things: I thought the place was clean, had nice…read moreseating, and the service was good. Everyone was very friendly. The cons: Unfortunately I was disappointed with my meal. I had the linguine with vodka sauce and added blackened chicken. The chicken was extremely dry and I was unable to finish it. The serving size of pasta I also found to be small especially for quite a high price point. The price point of the entire menu I think is also much too high for what you are getting. The edamame gyoza were only 4 in one dish and we also shared the hummus board which was very small for an expensive price. I think they should definitely be re-evaluating how their menu is priced for their portions and the meals themselves.

    Tide Tables - Large grilled grouper basket

    Tide Tables

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    The food was amazing I had the mahi mahi entree, it One of the best mahi mahi dishes I've had. The…read moreservice was great even though they were slammed we still got sat and ordered in a reasonable time. The atmosphere was amazing.

    This little unassuming spot was absolutely buzzing over an hour wait on a Tuesday and it's easy to…read moresee why. The marina setting is such a vibe, with dockside picnic tables, a tiki bar, and a small indoor space with a bar and a few tables. We were genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. Everything tasted incredibly fresh the menu says "caught and served same day," and it absolutely lives up to that promise. The blackened fish tacos were a standout and some of the best we've had. The Caesar salad dressing is made In house and is absolutely delicious! We added the blackened mahi and it was filling and delicious. I have mastered a homemade recipe and I'm hard to impress when it comes to Caesar . (We ordered it extra saucy) The only thing we didn't love was the grouper spread, but that was more of a personal preference--it leaned more toward a tuna fish style spread rather than the creamier version we were expecting. The service was great too, the waiters are obviously kept super busy in a spot like that but still managed to get the job done with a smile! Overall, this was easily some of the best food we've had in Florida in the 10 years we've been coming here for spring break. We'll definitely be adding this spot to our yearly rotation.

    Cortez Kitchen - seafood - Updated May 2026

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