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The Twisted Oar

3.2 (176 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Touristy
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Steve C.

Great place to enjoy lunch or dinner after spending time on the water. We had dinner here Sunday evening, I went with the lobster salad on a croissant and my wife had the salmon BLT. Both sandwiches were excellent! We both had the fries, I originally wanted the potato salad, but they were out of it. I have a decent number of draft beers, however, most are very safe, a.k.a. boring brews. Additionally, they were out of the first two beers that I ordered. Place was packed with patrons Yes service was fairly efficient. One star deduction for being out of potato salad and the first of two menu beers that I ordered.

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Sandra P.

Pro's: 1. Lake view 2. Boat docking 3. Live music 4. Their hours of operation 5. Parking plentiful 6. They accomodate large parties 7. Waitlist available on line 8. Pizza Con's: 1. Service (inconsistent) 2. Food (inconsistent) 3. It can be really loud- if that bothers you

Wait time was reasonable for a Friday night, service was great, atmosphere was loud and fun, beautiful views of the water, and food was great. Live music was great as well! Service was so great that when my partner lost his ring down the sink drain, the General manager (who happened to be at the bar) shot right up and did it with a smile on his face. We took my sister from out of state here and we will DEFINITELY be going back!

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Kevin G.

Good service and tasty food continue. On a Thursday night around 6:45, not too busy and got seated and ordered in under 5 minutes. I ordered the fish tacos and she had the salad with salmon on top. Food was tasty and hot. Eating on the lake is always nice. We will be back.

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Debbie C.

Nice view of the lake Lots of outside or covered places to eat. We got kids meal corn dog, adult grilled cheese, blt for desert you must have the milton lava cake or the funnel fries!

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Demi M.

It took me a while to come and eat here but I am so glad we did. The atmosphere is great, like being in the keys... very casual. Service from our waitress couldn't have been better and the food was pretty good too! We sat at a hightop next to the water, had a couple of drinks & watched people coming in and out with their boats. We ordered nachos, fish dip, potato skins & fish and chips (which we had fries and onion straws-YUM!) All were perfect. We will continue to be back and bring our guests from SoFla :-)

Priscilla B.

There are many places to eat by the lake but I particularly enjoy this place! Yes there is usually a wait but it's worth it and you can always grab a drink at the to go bar while your waiting. The food is really good and so is service ! Our server Bacon was awesome he recommended us to great drinks and the food came out fairly quickly. The live music was great as well! I have zero complaints about this place !

Go for the drinks & view, not so much for quality of food.

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This place is the bomb dot com!!!! The food is so awesome!!! Cary Eubanks is the best!!!

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Kari was great, food was great do not miss this local hang out! I had a great meal and excellent service.

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9 years ago

Love the live music and coconut shrimp. Slow bar service but the drink quality made up for it. Yummy!

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Great local bar at Holiday Marina. Usually have music on the weekends and daily specials

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7 years ago

Always have a great time- good food and super service - Thursday crab leg special is fantastic!!

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Really a good deal and great food on the lake. You can get thru the gate to eat. You can come by boat but parking a boat is limited space.

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Worst service in the world! If there was competition they'd be extinct. Why post a review...nothin gonna change.

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Got here early, sitting at the bar for a while

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Fried Plantain for two plates, definitely not enough to be considered a side

Blues Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken Quarter, cabbage, Rice and Peas

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