We stopped in for lunch on a hot Florida afternoon and were pleasantly surprised! The fried shrimp was some of the best I've had - perfectly crispy, flavorful and cooked just right. The grilled grouper tacos were unique and delicious, served in a crispy cheesy shell that really set them apart from your typical fish tacos. The kids enjoyed their meals too, especially the corn dog and burger with fries. To top it all off, the Ami Sunset drink was refreshing and hit the spot in the heat. Great food, generous portions and a relaxing atmosphere. We'd definitely stop back the next time we're in the area! read more

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This place is always so busy so we were curious and figured we had to check it out. First and last time. The coconut shrimp was so plain. The sauce they give you with it is necessary because otherwise it doesn't have much flavor to it. The pulled pork nachos were ok- just felt like a bunch of lettuce thrown on top of some chips with the meat- which was also flavorless. The metal chairs are also incredibly uncomfortable to sit in. They were so low and hurt the bum! The kids meal grilled cheese and fries were not good. The fries had a burnt flavor. The island chicken sandwich was the only thing that brought some joy. The service was great. Very nice people and loved the environment with the lights. Wouldn't go back or recommend. read more

The wait was as expected, not too long or not too short for a busy a place. The menu has multiple options which is good. I got the island chicken sandwich, my wife the pulled pork nachos and our daughter the grilled cheese. We also got the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. All that was $76. Kind of pricey, but the portions were generous. My daughter didn't really like the grilled cheese, which is hard to believe that a kid didn't like it. The fries were not the best either. My wife didn't really enjoy the nachos. Too much lettuce and the pork had no flavor. She got all sauces on side. I enjoyed my chicken sandwich. The ambiance was great. Very beach vibes. We are wanting to try all places at AMI, and this may end up on the list of places we've been to, but aren't too eager to return to. read more

The Ugly Grouper - Island chicken sandwich with fries - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

Update: might be the best grouper tacos around. Hands down. Most seating ia covered and they have fans to beat the heat. Service is great! read more

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Fantastic stop. Seating is all outdoors so it can be hot sometimes but the shade and fans are adequate. It's very casual and sets a classic fish house ambiance. I ordered the grouper tacos and would get them again. They were fantastic, particularly with the fried cheese crust. Fish was fresh and well cooked. Toppings were fresh and flavorful. I got French fries as a side and they were well seasoned and freshly fried. My wife got the Angus Burger and it was decent. Not the best burger around, but I am a self proclaimed burger critic. She liked it well enough. Service was a little slow. It took about 25-30 minutes after we ordered for our food which was a little surprising since we were there for lunch and it wasn't that busy. Waters were constantly filled and server was kind. Overall, I highly recommend! read more

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We decided to visit the ugly grouper during lunch hours instead of dinner because when we showed up the night before, the wait was 1.5 hours long. When you arrive at the ugly grouper be aware that you can either sit in full shade, partial shade, or full sun. We were seated right away in the partial shade. We had a nice breeze the entire time we were there and they had huge fans going, but damn that Florida sun hits different! Service was excellent and our drinks came out fast. My wife and I decided to split the grouper nuggets platter which was the perfect amount for us. My son ordered the pulled pork sliders and these sliders were packed with pork! My other son ordered the kids corndog and this was no ordinary kids corndog, this was a foot long corndog! Everyone enjoyed and finished their meals. Our friends have told us that UG is a staple at AMI and we see why. Definitely worth a visit when at AMI! read more

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Love the cheese logs. It's all outside sitting and always packed but cute. Server was nice read more

The Ugly Grouper - Cheese logs - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

Cute little spot on Anna Maria Island. They are known for their grouper so I had the blackened grouper sandwich that had a nice remoulade sauce on it which was a nice change from the usual tartar sauce. The portion was generous as it should be for the price of 25 bucks. Fries were fresh and hot. Diet Coke was flat, they brought another and it was flat as well. Okay, change that order to a Chardonnay please!! If you like fish as I do, they do a nice job. I saw the fried grouper nuggets and they looked like they could float my boat as well! read more

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The vibe is great. Absolutely nails the "open and lively beach joint" motif. Was packed on a Thursday night in March. Service was a bit hindered by that fact but you don't go there for the Downton Abbey experience; the servers are navigating a wave of happy go lucky beachers and boaters while bringing you a Po' Boy. Food wasn't of course Michelin 5 star but it was good and hot. Lots of choices but not a 5 page menu covering every cuisine on the planet. It was 100% decent Florida beach bar. Loved it overall. read more

The Ugly Grouper - Outside tables - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

Really like the bar staff. Cool and friendly with quick service. Food is what you would expect and people swear by the taco thing, but I stick with the burger. Can get hot even with fans but a cool fun vibe that is great for families or groups of people. Can get busy, but still worth the wait. read more

What an awesome spot! Thanks to Yelp on my search for a great lunch spot. We were there for a late lunch and were quickly seated. Rosie was awesome taking our orders and getting our drinks to us quickly. Between the grouper and Maui Maui sandwiches, grouper and shrimp tacos, it was all great. The area is all outside seating with plenty of umbrellas. Live music was going on during our visit and the large Ugly Grouper sculpture is amazing. Make sure you stop by and give they a try. Ask for Rosie! Enjoy. read more

The Ugly Grouper - Ugly Grouper Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

This was our first time eating here AND WE WILL BE BACK!! The place gives a beachy dive feel that's super chill. They had some games to play and someone was singing in their stage area. Our waiter was amazing and recommended their fan favs. I got the tacos and my son got the grouper sandwich. Both were delicious but the grouper tacos were on point! Everything we saw coming out looked delicious. There's a metal grouper made by a local artist. The waiter told us apparently the artist makes items like this out of trash he recovers from the ocean. We highly recommend this spot! read more

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Grouper tacos are amazing definitely worth the wait time. Highly recommend the coconut shrimp as well......cheese logs looked great but don't wanna not poop for a month read more

Food was excellent, ambiance was great, service was a bit slow. We would definitely wait for a table again- lots of games to keep you busy while you wait. read more

The Ugly Grouper - Grouper Tacos - these were awesome! - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

This place is really cool... nowhere quite like it on the island and that's saying a lot. Large metal fish statues and cool lights and music. Overall, everyone should come here just for the vibe alone! :) You see the waiters and waitresses working really hard because they're always packed... so things do get missed, like getting our food before the appetizer, or a drink never showing up from the bar. But the food is great and it's just a fun place to eat for nearly all ages - I'd say teenager on up. We had a large group of high-schoolers who loved it, and a group of chaperone mom and dads who loved it too. :) read more

The Ugly Grouper - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

Service was awesome Not very crowded at 4pm The grouper reuben was ok - fish over cooked and chewy Cheese logs were good - not awesome Ambience was really good I just thing the food isn't great but ok read more

The Ugly Grouper - Cheese logs - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

Nothing seems to have changed in our absence. We arrived for a late lunch; no crowd, same beachy feel and were seated right away. About what seemed like forever, our waitress arrived and asked if this was our first visit here. We ordered our usuals- me a pina colada (well made) and grouper tacos. My wife had ipa and grouper tacos. Both the fries and tacos remain very good. The only negative is the casual ambiance which some might enjoy. Today, some people brought their pets, other times, I have seem some pretty risqué outfits. Very casual setting but good food and drink across from the police station. read more

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Ambiance is awesome, not too loud, building not the prettiest but that's the motif, outdoors, bathrooms could use cleaning, a store available to buy local souvenirs especially Ugly Grouper souvenirs. Service was with a smile, appetizer (mozzarella cheese logs) brought out quickly and delicious. For an entree we got the grilled grouper dinner with cole slaw and Caribbean rice, all was amazingly delicious!! We will be back! read more

The Ugly Grouper - Grouper grilled, with cole slaw and Caribbean rice! - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

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We went for an early dinner and the hostess and our server were friendly and attentive. As for the food, it lacked flavor. We ordered the Coastal Clam Chowder (tasted like it was out of a bag and super thick), the Angus burger (basic) and the Mahi Sandwich. It is a convenient spot for a quick bite, but not what we were expecting. read more

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Food was honestly mediocre. The best part of our meal was the cheese sticks. So good! The pretzel bits tasted like they were microwaved. The grouper tacos were good. Pasta was okay. Fish and chips were whatever. The server we had did not smile. Once. No joke. And acted like it was a chore to even serve us. The best part of our experience was the ambiance. They had a guy singing music and there were things for the kids to do. On the flip side, one of the restrooms was not functioning. And the one that was, well it was gross. None of the high chairs had the straps to stabilize a baby. Beware of that. read more

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I don't know where to start everything about this place is wonderful. The atmosphere the music the food especially the tacos. Shrimp tacos grouper tacos drinks are good. servers are friendly. It's a favorite. read more

The Ugly Grouper - Shrimp tacos - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

First night in town The Ugly Grouper did not disappoint! Friendly staff quick to sit us, and waitress Cam was very personable. Enjoyed some nice IPAS, fresh chips, salsa, and queso for an appetizer. The main meal for us consisted of Crispy Fried Chicken sandwich, and Grouper Tacos. Absolutely amazing food, cold drinks, friendly staff, and live music! read more

The Ugly Grouper - Grouper Tacos, Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

First time at the Ugly Grouper and had a good time! Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the calamari appetizer and I was disappointed, the calamari itself was extremely rubbery but the fried part was crispy and seasoned well. We also ordered the grouper taco and fish and chips. The taco was so good but the fish and chips were unseasoned and just falling apart. Other than that, it's a good space for family/ friends and to enjoy live music outside. read more

A classic place to visit while visiting AMI! Ample outdoor seating, tons of fans, and love music. 90% of the menu is fish (grouper mainly) so if you have picky eaters it might be rough fyi. Friendly bartenders who know what they're doing! read more

It was pretty crowded. Outdoors but there was plenty of fans to cool you off as well as umbrellas. I had the blackened shrimp pasta, it was VERY good. read more

The Ugly Grouper - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

I'm not crazy about this place but obviously a lot of people are. It is typically slammed. That's part of the reason I don't like it. Outdoor kinda honky-tonk. Slinging shots, and beer. Food is OK depending on what you got. Ugly nachos are terrible. I guess the grouper sandwich is not bad sometimes a little dry and the buns aren't that great. Ambience is a little dry and looks like the whole place needs a little Presssure Washing restrooms are not adequate. read more

Place is pretty cool. You gotta go if you're staying on the island. In the summer it can be downright hot since it's all outside seating. The service was decent, but they were so busy it was tough for them to give us any special attention and that's fair. Food was acceptable. The quesadilla was a normal quesadilla. Pretty solid. Then I had a burger because I wasn't in the mood for seafood. Wife had grouper tacos. All in all, ok, but nothing exceptional. Prices are higher than what I feel it's worth, but it's in a major tourism area, so I get it. Overall worth a visit read more

Great food and fast service!!! We did have to wait so I would suggest going early to get on the list!

The food was decent enough, but the Drinks are fantastic, and the atmosphere is fun and festive.

This place is filthy and food is actual slop. The fish tacos were made of chopped up scraps - nothing fresh about it. The whole fam was sick after. The 1 star is for the decent mojito. read more

Came here for my birthday--today!! First time visiting and of course had to purchase some merch for souvenirs. Really enjoyed the outdoor experience and took pictures with the ugly grouper. Had the quesadilla, family got the burger and grouper meal. Service was a bit subpar but we didn't let that weigh us down and plan to come back. Love the laid back experience, live music, and its close location to the beach. Really enjoyed ourselves minus the hit or miss service but again we didn't let that water down our day. To make up for it our server treated us to a birthday dessert- key lime pie, score! Great sweet treat to end on a high note. read more

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Fun place to go too - Everything was good - we all had the Grouper which was good Service was great ! read more

We stopped here for a late lunch while we're waiting to get into our condo rental. I had grouper skewers and a very delicious mocktail. We had very friendly service. read more

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Nice waitstaff, nice ambiance even though it's right on Marina Dr. Prices are a bit more than expected for portion size. And over $6 for a Yuengling draft? Food was good but didn't stand out. As has been the case in a lot of restaurants these, using a credit card will add 4% to the bill. Food seemed to take quite a while. Other tables seemed to get appetizers and the main course before us, despite those folks ordering after us. We ordered as soon as the server introduced themselves because we were so hungry. Server apologized for the wait and comp'd that entree. They realized the mistake and tried to make things right. Kudos for that. read more

The Ugly Grouper - 100% outside seating. - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

We had a outstanding time at the Ugly Grouper last night. We had Rosie as our waitress and she knew exactly what we would like off the menu just from us asking a few questions! She was fantastic! And the food was delicious! Also the live music was great! I don't catch his name but he was so good. Played all the songs that I love!!! read more

The Ugly Grouper - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

Great Lunch Experience!! Alivia couldn't have been more attentive and personable. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere here at the Ugly Grouper! read more

The Ugly Grouper - Bars Near Me - Holmes Beach, Florida

The restaurant is a tourist spot. The food is not great. Service was mediocre and it's very warm even with fans. No inside seating.

We had the most amazing service from Avery. She was the most helpful and kind employee. We are from out of town and were on the island. It was late and we found your restaurant and she was so happy to assist us in getting a ride off the island. She went above and beyond and it was her kindness that stood out. We were so thankful and appreciated her follow through in insuring we were taken care of. Thank you Avery!! You made our night and will remember you!! read more

Quesadilla really is the best you will ever have. Get it with Shrimp! If you're ordering to go, make sure to call before 5pm as they stop taking to go's after then. This is maybe the best spot on AMI! read more

Any time I'm out on the Island, I try to stop at the Ugly Groiper. Adam is a great server and very friendly. My iced tea glass was never empty and the food is fresh and delish! read more