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Little Bar Restaurant

4.0 (471 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, American, Bars
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Live music
Outdoor seating

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Jeff K.

Typical Florida fresh catch fish house type place- minimal seating inside to the right. To the left was a bar with live cover band music. Exactly the vibe we were looking for- and a little harder to find on Marco Island which leans higher end. Sat outside in back along a waterway, had mahi mahi and grouper. Great setting, attentive and friendly service, excellent freshly catch fish.

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Julie L.

Cute place and the perfect stop after a fun dolphin tour. It has a relaxed, coastal vibe that fits right in after a day on the water. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the mahi mahi was fresh and nicely prepared. I had the burger, which was very good and cooked just right. The only downside for me was the coleslaw -- it had a slightly fishy taste, so I wasn't able to eat it. They have great reviews for a reason, and overall it's worth a try, especially if you're coming in after a local adventure.

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Mary S.

This place exceeded expectations. The key lime pie was one of the best I've ever had soft, fluffy, and incredibly creamy instead of the usual dense slice. The flavor was perfectly balanced. The peanut butter pie was just as good rich, creamy, and not overly sweet. The medium stone crab claws were incredibly fresh (they source them next door from Kirk's Fish Market), and the mustard sauce was great. The shrimp appetizer was cooked perfectly and honestly didn't even need the sauce. The grilled oysters were buttery and garlicky. Amazing service, indoor and outdoor seating. The space could use a little facelift, but the food more than makes up for it. We'll be back!

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Rosie P.

Took a drive to Goodland this past Sunday. It was a beautiful day and everyone must have had the same idea because parking was a nightmare. You ca also pull up in your boat. Had to pay $10 for parking. Arrived a little after 1 pm and went to the place that seemed have the least amount of wait time. We were greeted quickly and given a table outside by the water. We decided on appetizers and water as we wanted to walk to the other bars and have a beer. The staff were nice enough and the fish dip and buffalo shrimp were good but I thought the portions were kind of small. Would like to come back another weekend but arrive earlier to beat some of the crowd.

Blackened swordfish with sweet potato fries
Tony L.

First time at the Little Bar nut not Goodland, FL. Love the laid back vibe and fresh, daily caught, seafood. Stone crabs a must, and everyone had a great fish dish. Missed a pic of the wonderful peel and eat fresh shrimp. House made onion rings too! Service was great and prices fair. We will be back.

Soft shelled crab (fried, but they also do sauteed)
Cathy M.

Servers are awesome, and the food is even better. It's the daily music we follow... and have for years! Yes, you can even arrive by boat. Indoor seating and outdoor tables along the water, too. This place is classic "old Florida." Not to be missed.

Sunset from our table outside
Lisa C.

Food, service & nice outdoor seating. So good & fun place for dinner. Susan did a great job especially with being super busy. Everyone's food was perfect & we got to see a nice sunset.

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Tyler C.

On the water. Comfortable. Service is fast and with a smile. Menu is large enough. Food was very good. Grouper balls were unique and worthwhile. Stone crab was also excellent. Soup had plenty crab and a bit of heat. Would definitely come back and hang out.

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Darrell M.

Food is generally good. I had my usual. Conch chowder, grouper balls and today liver and onions. We had good service from Susie. Nice ambiance sitting by the water. A little cool and breezy today but still nice.

Little Bar Restaurant What I witnessed here today was blatant discrimination. A server assigned to the table next to ours refused to acknowledge or serve that family at all--no eye contact, no greeting, no explanation--while continuing to serve others around them. There was no issue with the family. The only difference was that the father and children were brown. Sending out a different server after the fact does not undo what happened. It avoids accountability. This was racism, expressed through silence and refusal, and it is unacceptable! I will not recommend this restaurant unless it addresses this behavior directly and publicly.

Conch chowder
Logan S.

Had the absolute best experience with Lora at little bar! The atmosphere and the food was fantastic!! Lora made our experience even better. She had our drinks out extremely quick and she was so great to converse with! Would definitely recommend her as a server and little bar! Beautiful scenery and experience!!!

Always skeptical when they have balls on the menu. As per usual, the grouper's pair of balls tasted like dog food. I'm giving this four stars, because giving it the number I actually have in mind, 666, would have sounded good. The buffalo sauce must be straight out of hell. Burning my tongue and turned the rest of the meal into torture. I was suggested to dip the buffalo fingers in ranch to ease my emotions, but the discoloration in the ranch was very unpleasant. My dad was given the blackened fish tacos, although the cooks opted for the "invisible blacken seasoning ," said the waitress. And lastly, I ordered a Diet Coke, but instead I believe I was greeted with the waiter's chew spitter instead. Very distasteful. Overall, great experience! Would recommend.

Outdoor, screened porch
Stephen B.

Tried this place on vacation in Marco Island. The restaurant itself and the surrounding neighborhood is quite charming with nice outdoor views, although it was too windy for us to sit outside. We started with the stone crab claws which were delicious and perfectly sweet. They came with a mustard sauce which tasty, but the crab is so good the sauce is unnecessary - we saved it for the fries. We also had some lobster bisque which was quite good as well. My daughter had the blackened scallops which were good - standard scallops. My wife had the soft shelled crab. My first time trying soft shell crab so I have no frame of reference here. Not my favorite, but it's a texture thing and has nothing to do with preparation! Our server and all of the staff was very friendly and nice. If you're in the area give this place a shot. It's off the beaten path and quite lovely.

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Fun lunch spot! Heather is a great server. We now ask to sit in her section. Attentive service. Great food.

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The little bar has been around for 48 years. It is the best seafood best service. Best location.

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Love Heather the waitress! We always hit the Little Bar in Goodland! Honky Tonk inside, waterside outside!

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The food was very good as was the service. I believe the owner stopped by the table and greeted us and chatted a little bit. Very friendly.

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