We used to keep a boat at Longboat Key Club Marina and would visit Mar Vista by boat. We sold the boat four years ago and were pleasantly surprised to see Shore next to Mar Vista. We decided to try it and we were glad we did. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and our waitress pleasant and helpful. We sat on the out side porch and midway through the meal the "all-weather" siding rolled up. I had the crab and lobster sliders with a side of truffle fries. My only negative comment is that it seemed the only lobster was a small piece just under the top bun. They were still very good though. Truffle fries were very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant especially if you are looking for a view of the beautiful water with lots of boat t read more

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Food, foremost then the atmosphere and service OUTSTANDING ! Definitely worth a visit. We visited every night but one on a four day visit to Longboat Key . read more

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Delicious food, gorgeous atmosphere, full glass view and best espresso martini I have ever had!

We go for lunch frequently during the six weeks we are in the area every year. Our boat is generally the smallest at their beautiful docks. The menu doesn't change much from year to year but everything we've had there is excellent. The waterfront views are ideal. They have the ability to control the temperature when it's hot or cool. The service is good but rarely great. Prices are fair given the quality and atmosphere. We've never had a meal here that we didn't enjoy. read more

Great all the way around . Been several times ! Remains consistent Great food, ambiance and service . read more

Food on the island has been mediocre at best but this place made up for it, great view, great staff and food was fabulous! The artic char was a huge hit as well as the ribs. Finally a place that puts seasoning on their food read more

Everything was pretty good but the service we got from our server. My wife, my 8yo and myself ate half our meals before my other two boys received their fried chicken dinners with no apologies. We also waited extended periods of time for our appetizer, to place the main order, and the check. It was late evening and with kids I expect a lot better promptness especially with a dying crowd past 9pm. Burger was missing the bacon jam which really didn't bother me. The calamari was more like a salad with pieces of calamari it had so little. Gnocci special said it had veggies and there was 1 piece of broccoli with a few cut up carrots. Food probably a 4/5 given a little wxtra from past experiences. Overall my experience with the server was about a 1/5 we even heard him say wow under his breath after we asked for the check. I wanted so badly to complain in person but in the past our experiences were always so good. read more

My friends and I went there on our last nite in LBK. We loved the restaurant. We all ordered Different dishes. I ordered the Cobb salad . It was served in a fashion i had never seen before. I loved it but ordered ranch dressing to go With it. read more

Shore - Cobb Salad. Awesome. I did have to order some ranch Dressing. We will be back next year - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Awesome food Great service Wonderful prices The atmosphere is so fun ! Menu has a variety. read more

The restaurant is very nice because it's on the water and the shades can go up for a great view. The staff was nice and the food was good. read more

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Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Our server was friendly, attentive, and kept coming back to refill water and check if we needed anything. Great Views of water and marina, was fun to watch boats come and go. And the best key lime pie! read more

This was the worst salad I have had. It looked nice, but it had no taste. Their seafood was unrecognizable in the salad and it was mostly lettuce. The restaurant has a nice view, but it's not worth the trip for a terrible & overpriced salad The server did comp the wine, but a Manager never came by to talk about the situation. There were 5 of us, and none of us enjoyed our meal. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in the area and one of the best I have had the pleasure to visit. First, the atmosphere/location and the interior are fabulous. The views on the water are special and the beach-retro interior is fabulous. Both inside and outside seating only enhance the dining experience. The service is excellent and very attentive. The food will include local seafood that is prepared with a special flair. There are more traditional; pasta, chicken, etc. The wine and cocktail selections are excellent. If you are down in Anna Maria Island or Long Boat Key then don't miss the opportunity to dine at the Shore; you will not regret it. read more

Amazing spot. Great drinks good food something for everyone. The best views. Great staff and quick service. Free valet parking just tips. Tip well because it's free and that's a nice touch. Highly recommend I've been three times already read more

I wish we could give Shore Longboat Key more than five stars. We had the most delicious and exceptional cuisine here of all of the places we have eaten in the last week. I called for a reservation on a Friday afternoon and was only able to get an 8:30pm reservation for three - a testament to how great this restaurant is. We shared a crab cake appetizer and it was the BEST ever - and I am from The Chesapeake area, home of the crab cake. Our entries were Ahi Tuna, Black Miso glazed grouper, and Shrimp and Scallop Lemon Risotto - OMG so wonderful. Of the three I would highly recommend the grouper - it was market priced but reasonable at $38 and utterly fabulous. Lucia, our server, recommended the grouper and also provided excellent service. We took the flourless chocolate cake and key lime pie to go and share. All in all, an amazing meal in a gorgeous setting. read more

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This place is top notch. Valet super friendly. Hostess super attentive. Waiter super fast and personable. Food came out literally under 10 minutes and was absolutely delicious. My family and I will most definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend the Cobb salad and Korean tacos. read more

Perfect view, great drinks, amazing food. Would recommend. Also a nice gift shop while you're waiting and valet parking. read more

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Yum yum yum!! The ceviche tastes like the one I crave from Tulum travels so let's just say it's the best!!! The filet was definitely worth having again (big filet connoisseur over here) and the drinks were top notch! The view really puts this place over the top! read more

Great atmosphere on St. Armand's Circle. I would go back for the atmosphere and truffle fries! My husband got a grouper sandwich and thought it was good. I was excited to try the grouper tacos, but we both agreed they tasted a little off. read more

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Seafood restaurant that doesn't have shrimp cocktail on the menu? Unusual. Servers were average, but not bad. Very limited menu. Step up your game, people. read more

Love Shore on LBK just for the views! Last visit was extra special because the food was delicious, brought friends from out of town. We decided to go all American, so burgers and fried chicken were ordered, the fried chicken was one of the best I've had in the area, crispy, flavorful and served piping hot, my fellow diners loved their hamburgers, said they were top notch, juicy, soft bun good condiments. Service super nice and professional. Bloody Mary's were awesome. read more

Great meal, excellent atmosphere, courteous and helpful staff. Amazing evening, worth the wait

I hope the owners will reach out to me as I actually hold professional conferences with business owners across the country and educate them on A.D.A. Laws and how they can prevent civil liability for their establishments - in this case the manager's blatant discrimination against both me and my wife who are disabled. (** I was just wanting to enjoy a night out with my wife on our 31 year anniversary) **Shore Restaurant: A Shameful Display of Discrimination** Despite the promising start of seeing a sign welcoming service dogs and outlining the ADA definition, our experience at Shore Restaurant quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Upon entry, we were met not with hospitality, but with hostility from the manager. Despite our polite explanation that my service dog alerts me to a medical condition, the manager's response was nothing short of appalling. Instead of adhering to ADA regulations, he chose to segregate us to the back of the restaurant, away from other customers and even the windows, seemingly attempting to force us out. His ignorance of ADA laws was matched only by his arrogance, as he dismissively brushed off our attempts to educate him, even going so far as to shoo away informational materials. His behavior was not only unprofessional but downright shameful. It's clear that the management of Shore Restaurant needs a serious lesson in both empathy and legal compliance. I urge the owners to take immediate action to address this egregious display of discrimination. Until then, I cannot in good conscience recommend this establishment to anyone! read more

Lovely view, beautiful place and great server named Maria from Greece! She was spot on with her recommendations. There were 4 of us and we started with the Calamari which was very nice! One had a burger which was good, the other had the fried chicken sandwich which was nicer, another had the miso marinated grouper which was suggested and incredible and I had the scallop and shrimp but wished I also had the grouper! We'll go back for the view, the service and especially the grouper!!!!!!! Go, go, go you won't be disappointed! Sorry, I have a hard time remembering to take pictures! read more

We loved this spot. The food was delicious. The cocktails we tried were great and the view was fabulous. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Classy and delicious! Too many good choices is the only issue. Great wait staff. Unbeatable view of the bay. read more

Shore - Miso marinated black grouper. - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

At the recommendation of our resort, our first meal on Longboat key was at Shore. The atmosphere is busy with a great view of the water. The drinks were expertly made with just the right amount of liquor to flavor ratio. We had the tuna tartare as an appetizer and it was very flavorful with generous portions. I would suggest getting extra wontons at the start. I had the shrimp and scallops with the risotto. The scallops were good size and cooked perfectly. The risotto was smooth and surprisingly light. It complimented the seafood perfectly. My wife had the grouper(which is her favorite), she thought it was a generous portion and also light and flavorful. Our waitress was great. She never pressured us and delivered everything in great timing. Check them out if you get a chance. read more

Beautiful setting on the water. We ate outside. Our reservation was 7:30 but we were not seated until 8pm. Our waitress was wonderfully patient with our elderly parents -answering all of their questions,sometimes having to repeat because the other didn't hear the answer. The food was extremely slow to come out, but was delicious once arrived. I did feel my shrimp & scallops was a little lackluster with only 2-scallops & 3-shrimp but was good. MIL got tenderloin which was cooked perfectly to her wishes. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Even though closed at 9, no one rushed us out to close up especially where food prep did take awhile.All left happy. read more

Hidden Gem The food was absolutely amazing, there was only a one small issue where they brought out the wrong food but it wasn't really that much of an issue. We will definitely be going there again. read more

Shore - Great Drinks - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Could not ask for a better meal to wrap up our Florida trip! The drinks, food, plate presentations, harbor view, and friendly company made it a 10/10 experience. read more

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We stayed at the local resort and decided to visit this restaurant after reading many reviews. We wish this place was little closer to our house! Food was delicious, location is beautiful. Unfortunately due to tropical storm they had to close windows. Otherwise they are open . I am so glad I tried famous seafood salad. It made my evening just so amazing. What can be even better when you hear your partner across the table saying that his burger is awesome So I recommend this place for sure read more

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Nice and fancy. That's just my style! Met the owner, such a nice guy! But besides that food, ambiance, the service was outstanding. The original Mai Tai was great! Plus since I love scallops I ordered a scallop dish on a risotto which was delicious. Come here for an evening vibe: enjoy the open roof open deck and plenty of breeze and cooled air. Don't forget to check out their shop "Shores" for an attractive summer wear. read more

Shore - Original Mai Tai - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

What a cool restaurant over looking the water. The bar is fun and there are plenty of seats in the dining area since I can imagine the place gets busy durning the winter months. Our waitress was friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious and very tasty. The grouper was so fresh! They even have a gift shop which was fun to browse in after we finished. They also have complimentary valet parking. If you live or are visiting Longboat Key you have to try. If you live off the the key be prepared for lots of traffic. read more

First time here. Great location, service & food. Sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of Sarasota bay. I had the scallops & shrimp and would recommend it. Nice presentation and yummy. read more

Shore - Shrimp & Scallops - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

This has been my favorite restaurant on LBK ever since it opened. We have been coming down to the key many times a year for 20+ years. We were so excited this was opening when it did and it delivered every time. We usually are greeted with incredible service and tasty food and delicious drinks. Overall this is my favorite restaurant and we have a great time and lovely cuisine. The blood orange margarita is wonderfully crafted and the truffle fries are crispy and flavorful. The calamari has a lot of tasty veggies with it and is a unique and remarkable version of calamari appetizer. Happy! Happy! Happy! read more

Once again everything at the Shore restaurant was wonderful! From valet parking service to wait staff. Their signature drinks were delicious. The food (ahi tuna, lobster shrimp and crab Cobb salad, red snapper and shrimp and scallops was fantastic as usual - fresh and tasty read more

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2nd visit about a year later....BIG difference. Not nearly as impressive on many levels...updating my last review.... The valet service ...free....plz tip...they are very professional and on top of things. The "bar" ( it was early Sunday night) was loud ...people way too loud...drunk, talking loud and singing songs very loud thinking they were the "entertainment"... "Locals to the key we were told), but it was disturbing as we sat trying to have a normal conversation while ordering cocktails and a charchuterie plate before our dinner rez. [By the way...for $20.00 for this small plate - 8 paper thin small circles of salami..5 almonds, 4-5 tiny pieces of various cheeses ( which were excellent by the way...), just no substance...with crustini thin bread slices...of which we needed to order more....pass on this...try something else..."especially" if you are looking for a pre- dinner starter...THIS plate " might " satisfy one person who wasn't really hungry...lol! We called ahead, so had a firm reservation. Due to the hot weather we requested inside (limited seating indoors)...we had quite a wait for our table...and we were already irritated by the ppl at the bar who continued to interrupt our conversation and acted as though they were the only people in the bar...We were disappointed that management didn't say something to them...the bar was full...it didn't help that we were sitting right next to them. When we were finally seated at our table there were 2 other tables occupied -its now 7:30-ish.(our rez was at 6:30). The table location was perfect however, within10-15 minutes of sitting down...a party of 6-8 tables showed up- all the "same" party...loud ...laughing, etc ...in this small enclosed eating space everything echoed...it was horrible...we ordered and then realized if we were paying $30-high40's an entree. "This" was NOT the atmoshere we chose to eat in...we had to shout to have a conversation....oh no....we asked to be moved before our meal arrived - the wait staff obliged, but it was hot on the mezzanine and the experience which was 5 star my last visit had seriously taken a disappointing term. We spent a considerable sum of $, expected much mire but didnt get it...and we will not be back. Could have been an "off" night, so take your chances here. There IS a lovely view. ...but seriously...not a place to "dine"...or looking for a pleasant, relaxing experience. read more

If you have family/friends visiting, this is a scenic and solid spot to go. The food and view this good. I ordered the Crab Cake and it was beautifully plated and very flavorful read more

Shore - Crab cake - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

My Neighbour recommended this restaurant when we first moved here. We were not very lucky when we first came to try it. My husband ordered a lobster&shrimp Cobb salad and he told me that was the worst Cobb salad he ever had. The sticky rice cake came with the group I ordered tasted funny to me too. The only good thing I remember was the view from the patio. read more

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My boyfriend and I went for our anniversary dinner. The ambiance is great, the view is immaculate and service is good. They offer complimentary valet parking which is a great perk. However, for the prices we were expecting a little more with the food. For appetizers we ordered the shrimp and guac ceviche and the tuna tartare. Both came with guac and chips which seemed store bought and premade, we were a little disappointed with that. The tuna was very tasty and so were the shrimp, but the shrimp portion was very small. Additionally, I had a lemonade which was also bought, it was the simply lemonade that they brought out on the bottle. My boyfriend had a piña colada and was not impressed either, it seemed to be made with regular rum instead of coconut rum. Furthermore, we both ordered entrees from the especials, I had the mussels and lobster cappellini, which was $42. It was good but a lil more spicy than I expected, not sure if it was worth the price. My boyfriend ordered the ribeye that said came with carrots and potatoes, nonetheless it came with two slices of potatoes and a slice of carrot. Maybe we should have asked if they were sides or decorations, but for the price we thought they were sides as they were described on the menu. The taste of the meat was very good and the meat was tender. Overall we enjoyed the experience and loved the atmosphere, not sure about the food. Would recommend if you want the view and atmosphere and don't care about paying a little extra for good food. read more

Shore - Lobster and clams capellini - New American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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