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    Middle Grounds Grill

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    Open • 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
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    MIDDLE GROUNDS GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Ahí tuna special
    Yirel M.

    Wow! What a great find. The food is fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared, with a menu that offers something for everyone. The service was warm, attentive, and professional, making every visit enjoyable. A special highlight is Wine Down Wednesday, where bottles of wine priced under $200 are half off. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an exceptional wine selection at an incredible value while pairing it with a great meal. Between the outstanding food, excellent service, and unbeatable wine special, Middle Grounds is a restaurant we highly recommend.

    Jenn L.

    Had such a great experience at Middle Grounds Grill! I ordered the Mango Nut Crusted Grouper and WOW it was absolutely delicious. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the mango nut crust gave it such an amazing flavor. They also had live music when I went on Tuesday, which made the atmosphere even more fun and relaxing. Make sure to ask for the free bread because it was SO good too! And don't skip dessert because the Pineapple Upside Down Cake was amazing. Definitely recommend checking this place out! What I ordered: - Mango Nut Crusted Grouper Fresh Florida Grouper crusted with macadamia, pistachio, and walnuts with a Mango Beurre Blanc & coconut basmati rice. (MUST ORDER) - Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Fluffy golden cake, glazed pineapple topped with candied pecans and a pineapple Irish cream rum sauce.

    Cheese cake
    Steve S.

    Week night dinner and place was full. A good sign that the food is good. With valet parking it starts with an upscale experience but then you look around the room and no one is dressed for a nice dinner. I guess this is Florida casual at its best. I ordered the sea bass special. The fish was cooked well and the presentation was lacking. A heaping splash of greenery all over the plate does not count as added culinary skills. The service was good but no one checked in with me after being served and I would have requested another glass of wine. I did elect to have a dessert, cheese cake with berries. Just a slice of a mass produced purchased product brought into the restaurant. Overall good, but needs some work on the fundamentals of added or layered flavors, sauces, and presentations.

    Blueberry cheesecake
    Sticky V.

    I didn't even have enough time to take a photo of what the blueberry cheesecake looked like from here because I was already swallowing a mouthful of its delicious blueberry sauce. I've been seeing this grocery stocker at Trader Joe's, she has this certain sparkle in her eyes that makes you want to do illegal things, I never thought anyone or anything else would provoke such a feeling in me, however, this blueberry cheesecake makes me want to run buck wild down Madeira Beach wearing nothing but a sock, helicoptering my Willy, screaming about how good this cheesecake was, as if I was Paul Revere letting the town know that the British were coming. But the only thing coming was me after every bite. Good place and even better desert.

    Mango Nut Grouper $52
    Lauren S.

    This has been our anniversary spot for years now but this last time didn't hit the same. We started off with the portobello Oscar which was light on crab and not worth $18. I was expecting lump crab but it was shredded with a lot of veg mixed in. We both got the mango Nut Grouper ($52 each) which has always been our favorite, but tonight it seemed not as special. I remember the crust being nuttier and the fish more flavorful. The fish seemed a little dry and may have been a little overcooked. The mango burre blanc sauce itself, is delicious and I'd happily eat it on a stick if they offered it. Though we agreed $52 seemed overpriced, especially because the grouper didn't seem as fresh tonight. For dessert we shared the key lime tower which we both really enjoyed. It was rich key lime custard between buttery lace cookies (like thin nut crisps).

    Mango Nut Crusted Grouper
    Kelly H.

    The service was impeccable and the grouper was so good! I was a little off a skeptic at first because when you walk in it's dark and dingy bar, but when you walk into the restaurant it's a very different vibe. The ahi appetizer was good, but the grouper was worth the visit! Go get it!

    Sea bass and scallops
    Brian S.

    We stopped in last minute for Christmas Eve. The staff was fantastic at finding room for us. The wait staff was great, very friendly. The food was amazing, fresh, and reasonably fast to our table. It was a great experience and worth a visit.

    Pork Chops
    Peter J.

    We ordered early dinner panko crusted dinner and pork chops, with 2 kids meals, I am sad to say that the kids meals were the best part of the meal! Broccoli tasted fishy, pork chop was charburned, one good thing is our waitress was amazing!!!

    Paloma
    Dori B.

    Food was decent enough I suppose. The hosts were very friendly but our server was rude. We had to get gluten free since we are celiac, I ordered the gluten free chicken Alfredo which was again decent but not really worth the $26 I paid for it. My fiancé ordered the shrimp skewers again nothing to run home about. Probably won't be back. We both got drinks, his was awful. Watered down and horrible. My was good-ish. Again for the price we're paying or anyone is for that matter the food, drinks and service did not align.

    Faith M.

    Quickly becoming a favorite place in treasure island! Great seafood, wine Wednesday half off bottles of wine

    Pineapple inside down cake for dessert. Delicious and beautiful presentation

    The food is delicious but we really enjoy the exceptional varieties of martinis. Service is top tier.

    Delicious vegetarian whole wheat penne pasta!

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    Wonderful ambiance, fantastic service, and the best fish we had on vacation. Don't miss this spot!

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    Yasssss queen!! If you're on the area come check this spot out... yummy time right here....

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    this is our choice for special occasions-- so many times for so many years. Don't pass up dessert.

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    4 months ago

    Food was excellent .service was excellent. Ambiance was excellent. I had the NY strip. My wife had the salmon.

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    28 days ago

    We can always count on Middle Grounds. The service and food are always good. Their early-bird special is ideal for a light meal.

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    Excellent Food & service! Would definitely go back again, Appetizers were great too, valet parking is a perk too

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    Five stars across the board , atmosphere, people, food , drink and price! Will definitely go back next time we are in the area

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    Ask the Community - Middle Grounds Grill

    What is dress code? Parking?

    Casual but neat. parking on site

    Is there a waitlist for a drink at the bar?

    They do have a list for people waiting for bar seats. They will ignore you if you are not seated.

    Is there a corkage fee? If so how much is it? Going back in July but this time I'd love to bring my own bottle.

    Yes $15

    Is there a fee to use the private area?

    No fee They request a minimum amount of guests and they were today of 80% is automatic

    What day is the happy hour with reduced appetizers?

    Thursday

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