This is a dive bar, with an eclectic menu, including gluten free options. The shrimp on the shrimp BLT was cooked perfectly. Nicely seasoned and fresh. My chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly, but the portion was too small for $21 dollars, a single 6 ounce chicken breast with rice and beans. I think the food is cooked well, my recommendation is to revisit portion sizes. read more

Interesting place.... The exterior of the building looks like a sketchy dive bar.... most would drive right by it. The interior is tidy but spartan; not a lot in terms of vibe or décor. Your view is the parking lot and freeway. As others have mentioned: the prices are quite high for the amount of food you get. I had two apps (1 crab cake and 1 portobello mushroom), plus 1 cocktail, and 1 dessert: Total was $52.43 before tip. Not highway robbery, but also not a bargain. (Note bene: they calculate tip on the total including taxes, so you are paying tip on tax. This is unethical.) The food I had was very good, the drink was excellent (but small), and the service was also very good.... I would have given 4 stars but for the prices. read more

Wow! Amazing experience all around. The food is incredible! The atmosphere is inviting and the staff, hard to call them that as they make you feel like family, are impeccable to say the least! Love this place and will be back. read more

Disappointed with Pricing and Quality Despite Friendly Staff We had a unique opportunity to go out on a boat and catch our own fish, and the mate mentioned that Slicker's in Cortez, FL would cook our fresh catch for $12 per person. That sounded like a great way to end the day, so we headed over. We were warmly greeted by the bartender and chose to sit at the bar. She confirmed that they do cook your catch and said it comes with two sides. We placed our orders--my partner got a bean dish and cucumber salad, and I chose mac and cheese with grilled potatoes. When the food arrived, we were surprised by the portion sizes. Each plate had three small pieces of fish, and the sides were underwhelming. My mac and cheese appeared to be Kraft (or something very similar), and the grilled potatoes were simply a baked potato sliced and lightly grilled--nothing special. The chef kindly came out to check on us, and we appreciated that personal touch. However, the real shock came when we received the bill: $34.99 per person. We asked about the pricing, since we were expecting around $12, and while the chef was very polite and professional, he explained that was the standard price and there was nothing he could do. He even offered us a round of drinks or to bring out the owner, but at that point, we just wanted to leave. We understand there may have been a miscommunication about the pricing, and perhaps the mate we spoke to was mistaken. But paying $35 per person for a meal where we brought the main ingredient ourselves--and the sides weren't even made in-house--felt extremely disappointing and overpriced. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and we appreciate that, but unfortunately, the value just wasn't there. We left feeling let down, especially after such a great day on the water. read more

This place could be driving by easily, but you would be missing out on some great food. We were able to be seated quickly and they were nice to shift around some tables so we didn't feel cramped and there was room for others to sit at the booths around us. I opted for the beef Bradenton which I really enjoyed. It is on the small plate menu which was perfect for me since I was not super hungry. The kids shared the petite filet and they both enjoyed the cook and flavor of the steak. The service was a bit slow, but super friendly. It seemed like they were a bit short staffed so we just had a little more patience and enjoyed some of their cocktails. read more

Wow! What a great place. The smoked old fashioned is the bomb. . Food was delicious and owner Bob is just that one in a million guy. Loves what he does and it shows. Peace and blessings. Just get there! read more

Great place for food and drinks! The owner and staff are the best around - friendly, attentive and courteous. Support local by dining here!! read more

Drove by so many times because I thought it was just a dive bar. But what a surprise. The food here is amazing. Even their run of the mill items are prepared to perfection. Love the Octopus, and the Cuban. Always exceptional. read more

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awesome staff and food ....Thank you for being an awesome local hangout..... never disappointed

Good Cuban sandwich and great cosmo. Potato salad is ok but different. It's chopped potatoes olives onions and dressing. Good food but wish the menu was bigger and had more dinner choices. read more

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I can't say enough truly amazing things about this place! I called last minute in the middle of a tropical storm and they were able to accommodate 20+ people for my rehearsal dinner. They provided AMAZING service, even better food, and an environment that was so welcoming we will remember it for the rest of our lives! I can't recommend this place enough! A must try if you are in the Bradenton/Anna Maria island area. The food was wonderful and the overall price was not bad at all! read more

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The [Kraft] Mac and cheese is straight out of the box. Took 2 hours to get food. Crab cakes are the slimmest things I've ever seen. The wings came out cold. The only good thing was the octopus. This is def a place to get drinks, NOT food. The mojo park dinner was served in a basket. It was a mess. 4 people in the kitchen but food took forever. I don't know how they deal with a packed house (it must be why the place was empty). Ambiance was dead. Do not recommend for dinner. read more

Great place for lunch or dinner right by the beaches. The menu is like nothing you're going to find in the area. The word fried is nowhere to be found on the menu. The small plates are perfect for a light lunch or get several to share. We've tried several of them. Every one is a winner. BUT, the spicy grilled octopus is amazing. Tender, sweet and spicy. So good we ordered a second one last night. Gotta try. And say hi to the owner Bob while you're there. He's always there and the perfect host. read more

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Great spot, friendly folks and good eats. Nancy was an amazing waitress. We enjoyed the Shrimp BLT and the Chicken Gambitto.

5 out of 5 stars! Our server was friendly and attentive. The food is amazing. We had the spicy octopus appetizer. Incredible presentation and absolutely delicious. We ordered the shrimp gambitto, the Cubano and the shrimp blt. Everything and I mean everything was fantastic! Hidden gem. We will be back. read more

Food is always delish. The cheese plate is really good. Always packed but the servers and bartenders are always so pleasant. read more

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Took a few out of town guests there for a nice meal, but regrettably it was not wonderful. Extremely small (like too small) dishes at high prices, mediocre service, overcooked miniature steak, and underwhelming wine pours. I suspect this restaurant struggles if they don't change their ways. If you're planning on eating here know it is a cute setting and great location but come with a low bar and thick wallet. read more

We went here 1 time and decided we wouldn't go back. The food and service were not to our liking. A couple of weeks later we saw an article in the "Bradenton Patch" that the restaurant was closed down due to a POOR health rating...rodent feces, old food and unrefrigerated items. We definitely won't be back! read more

Great selection of entrees! I had the Cubano sandwich which is the best I've had. Really is an amazing menu, lots of choices. Note: this isn't a burger, fries and fried fish place, much higher end restaurant but at great prices. Hello Augie read more

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When you drive up to this place, you think that there is no way this is the place that has great reviews. From the outside it looks like a complete dive . Once you get inside the ambience builds. It's part sea shack, bistro and dive bar. It was our anniversary, so we made a reservation. When we walked in and said our name, we were shown to a table that had a reserved sign on it. That was really cool and a nice touch, even though the restaurant was pretty empty (8pm on a Sat night?!?!?). We started out with two of their signature drinks, the smoked old fashioned, done with rum, and my wife had the coquina. My smoked old fashioned was simply amazing. Smoked at the table and in the top 5 drinks I've ever had. I tried my wife's coquina and it was so good as well. Our server was really good and honest about food and drink opinions. We ordered a cheese plate to munch on while looking at the menu. A nice presentation of cheddar, havarti, and house made sage cheese with some toasted bread, olives, candied nuts were really good . Next came the beef Bradenton and the soup of the day. The beef Bradenton lacked flavor and the beef was over done. A miss on this . The soup of the day was a mozzarella cheese soup with broccoli. Sooo different, unique, and excellent. Every bite was delicious . For main courses, I got the arroz congri and mojo pork. We live in Southeast Florida and there's always a debate about Miami Cuban food vrs Tampa area Cuban food. I'm biased to southeast Florida Cuban food, this version of congri and mojo marinated pork was really really good . Pork was amazingly tender and moist . The congri hit the spot. The side of mango and papaya really upped the level of the dish, My wife got the shrimp gambitto. The waitress told us it was the most popular dish. I thought it was good, but not amazing . Pasta was a bit over cooked and the dish was very oily. It had great flavor though. For dessert we tried the key lime pudding . It would have been much better had it been served in a graham cracker shell or topped with graham cracker crumbs. It needed that graham cracker texture to balance out the creamy ness of the key lime pudding . It was just ok to be honest . Overall I'd say this place is a huge hit if you order correctly. I am giving credit for the really good service and the risk the chef is taking with some of these dishes. You can tell real thought goes into the menu. read more

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We stumbled upon Slicker's while trying to find a place off the island that didn't have a 3 hour wait. I'm so glad the long waits drove us past Slicker's and we stopped because this place was AWESOME It started with the staff complimenting my boyfriend's shirt as soon as we walked through the door, so I knew this place was friendly. We were seated and ordered a couple of cocktails - the Key Lime Colada and Coquina Dusk. Both cocktails were excellent. The Key Lime Colada tasted exactly like a piece of key lime pie in a glass and Coquina Dusk was fruity with a little tang, just the way I like my cocktails. Everything tasted so fresh and not syrupy at all. We followed those cocktails with the Rolland with the Foamies and Blood Orange Cosmo, both recommendations from our server. She didn't steer us wrong because they were both stellar. We're from Houston, which is known for being a great food town and I'll say that the cocktails at Slicker's can absolutely hang with the best! We also ordered the cheese board appetizer and patatas fritas to snack on and both were very tasty. We followed our snacks and cocktails with dessert - the chai latte creme brulee which is hands down one of the tastiest desserts I've ever had. It was just the right level of spice, perfectly caramelized top, and comes with sliced strawberries. You HAVE to try it with the strawberries!!! I can't say enough good things about this place. The service, drinks, food, and music were all outstanding! Go check them out ASAP!!! read more

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Wow what an amazing night we had at Slicker's it's a 5 great service, amazing food and outstanding management. They treat you like family and are very attentive to your needs. Bob is amazing leads a great team and everything is made from scratch. We are Cuban and when we tried the mojo pork !!! WOW it was mouthwatering delicious savory in flavors. We were all stun how good it was. And I'm NOT a key lime guy, but this was outstanding. Not a pie, not a cake, but a taste of heavenly lime mouse. We'll be back again and recommend this to everyone as there menu has something for everyone!!! Enjoy read more

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Waitress was top tier and a good Bloody Mary. Ordered the wings and they were slimy when we asked for them to be cooked crispy. Children would not even eat the food it was unpalatable. Shrimp noodle dish is cooked with oil and red peppers. Could not finish meal. Just gross and now I have a belly ache. Husband order Cubano and it was cooked like a panini. A lot of missed opportunities to make great old. I will not be going back. No discount on bad food offered. read more

Dinner with wife, daughter and son-in-law. Had a rez and were seated on arrival. Water came right away. Cocktail list was very inviting. All drinks well received. Small plates ordered were spicy octupus and a dozen oysters. You should definitely order the octupus. Delightful! Entrees included shrimp BLTs, cuban and mojo pork. All dishes were well enjoyed. Service was proper3 spaced. Owner came by the table to greet us. Turned oit to be an old friend. I highly recommend this restaurant. Go there. read more

Just a three star experience. It is amazing how people are impressed by food nowadays. The service started out great, and went to hell. Had to wait forever for the check. Based on all the yelp reviews, I was really hoping for more out of this place. But, no. A lot of restaurants think they're creative by using special ingredients and experimenting with good standard dishes and their creativity basically ruins the food. The shrimp gambito was nothing special. Simply spaghetti, with chili oil and lots of red pepper flakes and shrimp toss together. The polenta once again overdone trying to be something it's not. The one thing that was decent was the Caesar salad. But it was very wet and soggy flavor was good though. I won't be going back here. Give it a try if you want but there are better places close by. read more

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Excellent dinner! This place is a hidden local gem. All the locals came in to watch the hockey game tonight. After calling a few local restaurants on AMI with no luck, we decided to drive to Cortez and give Slicker's a try and we are SO GLAD that we did. My husband had the blackened Grouper sandwich and said that it was his favorite meal thus far on our vacation. It came with potato salad which he was not a fan of, but he said the sandwich was amazing. I had the Shrimp Gambitto and it was Excellent as well. A little spicy sauce paired with the shrimp and cheese. The prices were very reasonable compared to other local restaurants. I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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I am not really sure how this place is getting such high reviews but maybe it was an off night. First time Ive been there since it was O'Shucks...decor blah nothing exciting in there to see lighting terrible. Bar area, unimpressive. Drinks expensive. Service ehhh. Server ehhh barely checked on us for drinks. I had to go up to the bar as ask for another round. Food was decent. I had the mojo pork. Not a lot of flavor and bland. Portions were small like. Tight asses in my opinion. This place has no identity. I will not be back. read more

The food was amazing. Service couldn't have been better. I had the chicken black beans and rice. Bruschetta was so fresh. read more

One of the best places to hang out on Tuesday Trivia nights! The food is top notch, drinks are great (my favorite is the blood orange cosmo!) and the staff is amazing! And then there's the weekend for brunch-yum! Be sure to check them out! read more

Really great people and great dive bar vibe. Food was fabulous, drinks were cold -- what more can you ask for! Max was our top notch server and bartender. The owner came by to say hello. We had flatbread and fried polenta ( yum) Then ==OMG=== desert was the best bread pudding I have had in years! Thank you for a great time. read more

A diamond in the rough! We stopped on a whim and had drinks. Max makes some killer margaritas, and even customized one just a tad for me (spiced up a lavender margarita). It was so good! We like the ambiance so much, we went back the next night for dinner. My honey had Shrimp Gambitto and said it was fantastic and I had the filet with a side of brussel sprouts. Very nice staff too! read more

The menu has many standards and some surprises, all fresh and well prepared. Specialty cocktails made by great bartenders never disappoint. Lovely little restaurant full of Cortez charm. read more

Whoa! This place is special. Out of towners we read the yelp reviews and gave it a try over the countless dockside restaurant offering the water side views. And boy was it a great decision. While it's nothing fancy from the outside the food was the star of the show. With a table of 11, everyone raved how good their meal was. I got the shrimp gampino which was one of the best italian dishes I've eaten in a very long time (this is coming an italian who knows good italian food too!). Someone else got the octopus which they said was super fresh and flavorful. The flat bread pizza was great too. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and would go back there to eat in a heartbeat. read more

Hidden gem! FINALLY a great dining experience with wonderful craft cocktails. Just what the area needs. The drinks were hand crafted and actually a part of the experience to watch the bartender make them. Great menu with options for everyone. We had the shrimp BLT. Hands down the best BLT I have ever eaten. We also shared the beef Bradenton which is a local style of beef Wellington. OMG melt in your mouth. The whole meal was just a party in your mouth. Great chef and very creative. The place and staff are unpretentious and serving up great drinks and meals for a casual beach crowd. Don't miss this one! read more

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Wow! A must go to eatery in West Bradenton only about 1 mile from the Gulf. Reservations are recommended, but, you can always eat at the bar. Happy Hour is M-F from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Excellent unique selection of appetizers and small plates. My espresso Kahlua martini was awesome! My entre was their take of a Bang Mi served with a delectable Cortezian fresh potato salad. #goingagainsoon Brandon is one of the managers. He was so nice read more

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This place is awesome! Food, drink and staff are great. We will be back. Had the Cuban sandwich and portable mushroom. read more

Stopped by on the way to the beach and the food was spectacular. We ordered pretty much every appetizer and all of them were well flavored. Probably one of the best places I've eaten at during our trip to the greater Tampa area Also met the owner and he was super nice and took the time to get to know us read more

Outstanding! This is a must go to restaurant in Cortez! Let the photos speak for themselves. read more

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This place is excellent! The spicy octopus and seared tuna appetizer was incredible! The shrimp gambino was out of this world! I would highly recommend!! I can't wait to go back! read more

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The mimosa flight featuring bad Santa! The vanilla cinnamon mimosa was great - I would buy that bottled! The Sam Jam sandwich was the best sandwich I have had! Highly recommend this place. Also the staff was great! read more

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