Great place i heard new things are coming soon to improve this great little bar i hear live…read moreentertainment and many other things always great people and tons of fun

Cute little down home bar. Beer and wine and a real good time limited menu but really good just…read morethe same. Bartender was warm and friendly as was the cook who happened to be the same gal lol

Seven months later back to the Twisted Fork!…read more We make a point to visit all our favorite restaurants when we come to town and The Twisted Forks menu is something you don't want to miss! We sat at the bar just so Tyler could serve us again! He is so attentive, our orders are always to perfection and drinks are never empty! Don't miss this stop when in Charlotte County!

Excellent food which is homemade Always live music…read more Inside outside seating Several TVs inside going all time

We had an absolutely wonderful experience here! The restaurant itself is elegant yet pleasantly…read moresimple, with a calm and relaxing vibe that makes you want to sit back and stay a while. We had no idea the lake was back there, and it made the ambiance incredible. Our waiter, Cem, was truly a gem. He was remarkably polite, super attentive, and gave us fantastic food suggestions that made our meal even better. The food was great, but the top-notch hospitality from Cem and the beautiful lakeside setting made it unforgettable. Highly recommended, we will definitely be back!

What a horrible experience. Went for my husband's birthday...first time here. Waitress tried but…read moreseemed inexperienced...didn't bother to explain specials and tried to take our order before the first round of drinks arrived. Felt rushed even though they weren't busy. We both ordered the Waygu steak. Sides were cold and steak was tough. We sent it back and asked for the check. The wine then came that we wanted with dinner. I said that I didn't really want it anymore, but since it was there we'd go ahead and drink it. Manager came and said she was sorry about our meal, invalidating us by saying that the steak was really popular (guess she hasn't read Yelp reviews). Check came, and I guess I was expecting that they would comp the round of wine that we ordered expecting to enjoy with dinner. I was surprised that they charged us for it anyway. Spent $70 and without eating. What a waste of a birthday "dinner".

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.

Definitely preparing home made nostalgia here! Amazing chicken cordon blue and beef stroganoff!…read more Definitely shareable portions!!!

Haven't been here for awhile and it is usually hard to get into . We called at the last minute and…read morewere able to get a table. Probably wasn't that busy because their prices have increased. However, the food is well worth it. We both loved our entrees. Service was with a smile. The eclectic interior is really well done.

Ok this place is a total dive. It was recommended to me by a local bartender who seems to know her…read morestuff. I came here after a round of golf. Everyone loved my golf hat- "play bad fast". I looked at the outdoor bar but every single seat was taken. All the outdoor tables were booked. So I went inside and saw the inside bar was also full. A table for ten and a table for 6 had departed and needed to be bussed, but both were too much for just one person. So I checked in w the hostess and she asked - booth or table. I wanted table. I got a nice table by the river! Lovely views. Exactly what I wanted. Menus were dropped and soon, Sam was checking in on me. I was so hungry, I had looked at the menu and pics on my way there. I went for the crab cake appetizer and the Gold Wave cocktail. For my entree, I was torn between the Grouper Reuben and the Sea Dog (fried grouper on a long roll, topped with all sorts of goodness). Sam said grouper Reuben was his choice. He asked if I wanted grilled, blackened or fried. I told him to surprise me. For my side, I had the choice of (more) coleslaw (it has coleslaw instead of sauerkraut), fries, sweet potato fries, or a side house or Cesar salad for $4 more. I went w the house salad and their standard citrus vinaigrette. Salad and crab cake came out first. Salad was a huge portion- romaine (some pieces needed better washing), red onion galore, halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. It was great, but needed croutons. The crab cake was the perfect size for one person. It had a whole grain mustard remoulade sauce. Yum! It had some filler but also had a lot of crab. I enjoyed it. The grouper Rueben came out hot!!!! Served with a side of coleslaw and a pickle. I added some needed salt. Boy that fish filet was huge. Sam had put it in grilled for me. Healthy. Nice. I ate half and then I was stuffed. I filled up on the salad and crabcake apparently. I enjoyed the views of boaters going by. It started to rain hard and the folks outside just stayed there. The overhang must've been protecting them well. My server, Sam, was around often to answer my questions. Apparently the grouper Reuben market price is only $21. And if you want redfish or mahi, the price is the same- $21! That's crazy. What a deal. The gold wave is made with Elijah Craig; Good ol Kentucky bourbon. And for dessert, they have cheesecake, peanut butter pie, mud pie, key lime pie, coconut sorbet and orange cake (which he says is a local favorite). I was too stuffed to buy but happy to hear the list. Overall I had a wonderful meal and service was really good. I would recommend adding croutons to the salad, and cleaning up the bathrooms regularly. This place ain't fancy. It's a dirt parking lot. The tables are naked. Folks come casual. However, the prices are great and the food does the talking. Come check them out.

This visit was two years since the last. We were seated…read moreright away and our drink order taken within minutes. We ordered an Arnold Palmer and a Ponce De Leon margarita, mozzarella sticks, shrimp basket, chicken fingers basket and (2) Florida orange cakes to go. Mozzarella sticks- average. Shrimp basket- good but tropical slaw was store bought with pineapple added. Chicken fingers- good not great, onion rings, good not great . Margarita- strong. Biggest problem- from 9-18 people just standing around talking, making staff walk around them. Other problems- some people just walk in past the front desk and just seat themselves ( the privileged). Total bill with tip $100 . Don't need to travel a half hour to just be ok. Won't be back.

The waitress Loretta was exceptional tonight! Such a delight and very caring. Food was great, fast…read moreand correct.

I have reviewed this spot previously and it hasn't changed very much for the better. It's a hit or…read moremiss spot when it comes to the quality of product. We had lunch there this week and were very disappointed with our orders. I think that a quality control and attention to detail is needed.