The food was amazing I had the mahi mahi entree, it One of the best mahi mahi dishes I've had. The service was great even though they were slammed we still got sat and ordered in a reasonable time. The atmosphere was amazing. read more

This little unassuming spot was absolutely buzzing over an hour wait on a Tuesday and it's easy to see why. The marina setting is such a vibe, with dockside picnic tables, a tiki bar, and a small indoor space with a bar and a few tables. We were genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. Everything tasted incredibly fresh the menu says "caught and served same day," and it absolutely lives up to that promise. The blackened fish tacos were a standout and some of the best we've had. The Caesar salad dressing is made In house and is absolutely delicious! We added the blackened mahi and it was filling and delicious. I have mastered a homemade recipe and I'm hard to impress when it comes to Caesar . (We ordered it extra saucy) The only thing we didn't love was the grouper spread, but that was more of a personal preference--it leaned more toward a tuna fish style spread rather than the creamier version we were expecting. The service was great too, the waiters are obviously kept super busy in a spot like that but still managed to get the job done with a smile! Overall, this was easily some of the best food we've had in Florida in the 10 years we've been coming here for spring break. We'll definitely be adding this spot to our yearly rotation. read more

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Disclaimer, I am not a fish person. We went to this establishment at the insistence of my wife. Our sister-in-law highly recommended it. They both stated that the restaurant has other options for non-fish people. We arrived at the restaurant at 2:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday. The restaurant was extremely busy, with very limited parking. An employee directed me to park in the "Bridge Tenders" parking space saying everything would be good. We had a 30 minute wait for a table. The bar menu is strictly beer and wine. The waitress was rushed and did not offer any specials or recommendations to the table. I ordered the grilled chicken. When it arrived, it looked like a photo from a fine dining restaurant for being plated on a paper plate served with plastic utensils. The chicken was devoid of any taste. No seasoning. (Not even salt and pepper.) The coleslaw was not good - marginal at best. The tap beer was cold but it was served in a small beer mug for $6. I'm guessing it was an 8 oz serving. The bill was $100 for the four of us. (Two people shared a salad). In summary, I think you can do better. I'd drive by. read more

The food was all terrific. First, we sat outside, it was a cool day, but in the sun it was fine. Conch fritters were really enjoyable. The grouper chowder was great. Nice and thick with no flour, all grouper bits and a flavorful fresh grouper broth. I wish I had taken a photo. The fish tacos are made with Mahi Mahi and my cousin said that they were very good. My wife had the tacos with grouper (up charge) and she loved them. She had the baked beans as a side and they were also very good. The beans had onions in them that added to the flavor. I had the 5 ounce grouper platter , grilled with fries and Cole slaw . The fish was perfectly grilled without added seasoning. The atmosphere is a fishing village on the water. Great, right? Service was friendly and efficient. All in all, I recommend this establishment whole heartedly. read more

Still one of my favorites for fried scallops. Today was overcast and we encountered little beach traffic and parking issues. Their batter is light and they make their own tartar sauce. We prefer eating inside so we can keep an eye on the NFL playoffs. Always friendly service. Popular venue so try an off hour to get seated and prime parking read more

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Grouper sandwich and grouper basket were great! Key lime pie Oh yeah. Service was prompt, accurate and friendly. The dining We ate outside near the water and we felt like we had a true Florida experience. read more

Came back again! And still delicious, and service was attentive even while extremely busy. Can't wait to come back in a few days!

Tide Tables Restaurant serves up deliciousness right at the intersection of the Cortez Bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway. We ordered the fried grouper platter and the fried mahi mahi platter--both outstanding. The breading was perfectly crispy with just the right touch of salt. Our server was super friendly, as were the ladies who helped us find parking and get seated. The picnic tables outside offered great views of the marina and plenty of bird activity to watch while we ate. After a week of dining out on Anna Maria Island, this was easily one of my top three meals--fresh, relaxed, and full of flavor. read more

Tide Tables - Delicious fried grouper with coleslaw and grilled vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Great lunch spot on the water. We arrived a little after they opened at 11:30 am and most of the outdoor tables were already occupied. There are outdoor bar seats too and indoor seating. There is a parking attendant that will tell you where to park and a hostess that will direct you depending if you want indoor/outdoor or bar/tables. They will not seat you unless everyone in your party is present. Menus, condiments and paper towels are on the tables. Our server was great, food came out quickly and drinks were always replenished. I got the red sangria and partner tried the canned cider (Kopparberg) which comes in 2 flavors - pear and strawberry lime. We both ordered the seafood combo - u choose btwn fried, grilled and blackened. Comes with cole slaw and you choose a side (fries, baked beans, yellow rice) (grilled veggies is an extra $2 charge). Food came out quickly, we ate every bite, everything was delicious. I think the Cole slaw had pineapple in it? Which was a nice touch. Very dog friendly too, the couple next to us said the staff brought out a water bowl for their Shih Tzu. We tried the key lime pie too, which was wonderful. We would 100% come back. Lovely florida style lunch place on the water, laid back, great service. We had great weather and enjoyed watching the boats and pelicans. Come early to get a good seat outside by the water. (There were big fans outside which made the Florida heat/humidity much more pleasant.) read more

This is a great place right at the outskirts of longboat key to grab some food. The fish tacos were delicious. I enjoyed the rice that came with as well and their coleslaw. Servers were very friendly. Gets busy here, on a Wednesday around 2 there was a 25 minute wait but we decided to sit right away at the bar. Beautiful outdoor seating overlooking the water. Really good Florida vibes seafood shack. read more

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This spot was recommended on our last day of vacation. Food was great, service was awesome, from the parking attendant, the bartender filling in for the hostess to our server with great suggestions. Awesome vibe, come as you are place to be! read more

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Very good food and overall experience. Waiting area and outdoor seating were well attended by staff. We all had plenty of fish for our meals and left happy. read more

Great food. Great service. Fantastic Views. Most popular item on the menu I was told was the fish tacos. They were fantastic. read more

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Really fresh seafood, delivered in a casual old Florida way. Service excellent, staff helpful and informative. We had the peel and eat shrimp appetizer, the Grouper Tacos and the Scallop Basket. Inside or outside dining. Menu is limited, but delicious! Best seafood we've had on the trip! read more

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Warm welcome upon arrival. Very nice chill atmosphere. Quick service at the bar. My dog enjoyed the breeze.

Almost 4 percent of the tab to use a card??? It's freakin 2025, hardly anyone carries cash. We didn't even eat. I'll be happily drive to someplace else. Lousy selection at the bar, no drinks, just beer & wine. And the selection is very limited. read more

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Relaxing and so enjoyable. Staff is so friendly. Waiting for a table is nice on a good day... tiki hut serves wine, beer and other drinks. Grouper soup was special for the day- delicious and full of grouper. Grouper Asian bites were also tasty- loved the sweet, spicy sauce. Tacos were recommended to us from some friends. Everyone enjoyed their meal- seriously didn't take pics or mark down their meal. (But all was good!) read more

Tide Tables - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Tide Tables is a casual seafood restaurant on the water. We sat outside, sharing a large picnic table with other diners. The view of the water and of the bridge crossing over the Intercoastal Waterway was so pleasant. We watched Brown Pelicans diving for fish. For us, getting food was much easier than for those pelicans. Tide Tables has friendly table service and the food was ready in under 10 minutes. We both got baskets, mine was their large Scallops basket with fries and coleslaw. It had 13 large scallops and for a scallop lover like me, greatly enjoyed. I got mine fried and they were lightly breaded and not oily. Afterwards we shared a slice of their homemade Key Lime Pie, a Florida staple in seafood restaurants. We thought the pie was about average. This is a popular place and while they have lots of parking spaces, it isn't quite enough. Tide Tables actually has people helping you line up until a spot opens up for you. Nice people, making the wait not so frustrating. We both agreed it was well worth our drive from Sarasota. read more

Tide Tables - Key Lime Pie - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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Great spot. Make the stop if you're questioning it. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Good chill service. read more

Tide Tables - Blackened chicken with beans & slaw - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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We came to Tide Tables for lunch one day while we were in town. I remember really enjoying this place, so we decided to come back. First, if you're coming from Longboat to Cortez, be prepared it's going to take roughly 30 minutes. When we arrived, we were directed by a parking attendant of where to park, then walked up to the host stand. We walked up to the host stand, were greeted and shown a table. Be aware, tables are picnic tables, that have umbrellas. The umbrellas don't bend, so it can get pretty sunny here, so be sure to wear sunblock. After looking over the menu, I opted for the mahi tacos, which have an Asian sauce on top, and fries, my husband got a mahi sandwich, and my kiddo got a kid's burger. Servers were friendly. The tacos came out perfectly cooked and I loved the Asian style tacos. The fries were delicious. The beer was cold. My husband loved his sandwich and fries. The view is great! We'll be back. read more

Decided to check this place out as a waterfront restaurant to visit on our boat, but we did drive. Rolling into the parking lot, we were pleasantly surprised to be guided to a spot by a parking attendant at no cost. She greeted us, directed us to the entrance, and even recommended food items. How awesome is that?! Outdoor seating looked nice, but we were starving so decided to take an available indoor table. It was pretty tight inside, but very charming in an old Florida way. Food came pretty quick. Hubby got the ribs, I ordered the seafood combo blackened. Both were very very good. We took a walk after dinner to check out the space in the docks where we were greeted by a dock attendant that we saw helping people tie up their boats. This place thought of everything. Wish more places were like this. We'll definitely be back. read more

7 of us including 3 children arrived right as they opened. We were seated outside and we enjoyed watching the birds and boats around the dock area; what you might expect at a fresh seafood place like this. The kids just had a burger and chicken strips but the rest of us tried a little of everything. Redfish, Mahi, scallops and shrimp. We had everything fried and it was all delicious. Best shrimp we've had here. The kind of Florida seafood place you need to try? read more

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Hands down the best fresh grouper in the area. Right on the water too. Nothing fancy but the food is over the top fresh and good.

My wife and I were in Bradenton this past week visiting relatives for the holidays. My sisters-in-law wanted to bring us to Tide Tables for dinner one night, and I'm so glad they did! I really enjoyed our dinning experience. We arrived at approximately 4:30 on Sunday December 22nd. It was a beautiful evening so we decided to sit outside. There was a good crowd but we managed to get a table by the water. This is a seafood joint, but they have a handful of non-seafood offerings including: burgers, chicken, and bbq ribs. ...But let's be clear: I came for the seafood! I ordered the Thai Chili Grouper Bites. It was one of the daily specials and it was outstanding! I tried my sister-in-law's Shrimp Po' Boy and it was tasty. For you land lovers the burger was also good. Prices are reasonable and service is very good. Thanks for bringing us here Lisa and Connie! read more

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Excellent spot for lunch or dinner. We were able to get nice outdoor seating by the water and ordered the grouper platter with fries and the grilled mahi fish tacos. Both were delicious and fresh. The fries were even really good. Looking forward to trying them out again soon. read more

Tide Tables - Grouper platter - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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This is old Florida. We love the bay view at sunset here. We usually sit inside at the bar. Beer is cold and service is friendly. I love the tacos but today the specials were amazing. Thai chili grouper bites as an appetizer or meal. They were fresh and delicious. I got the blackened red fish with crispy fries. My filet was so fresh. The blackened was not overpowering. We love this place and you will too. read more

Tide Tables - Blackened red fish - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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Great casual outdoor vibe! The grouper was fantastic, and the hibachi-style veggies were an unexpected but delicious surprise. A great place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a really good meal. read more

Excellent food and service. Dog friendly is a definite for us. Can't beat the view. I love the outdoor seating.

Enjoyed lunch at an outdoor table on a very hot Florida Friday, but a breeze was blowing from the water and it was quite lovely. Service from Griffin was outstanding... He stopped by many times to make sure we were satisfied with the pace of our lunch. I really enjoyed the fried grouper - even the 5 ounces was a large serving! Our table shared the fried mushrooms, which were quite delightful. Careful - they do come out quite hot to that first bite. Will definitely be back - maybe next time in a little bit cooler weather! read more

Tide Tables - Fried Mushrooms - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Great atmosphere if you are looking to eat outside. The tables are quaint and no frills. The scenery is fun as you can watch boats and kayaks come right in. The menu is limited and pricey but the fish seems fresh. We ordered the conch fritters and they were ok. Order the grilled grouper and grouper sandwich. So good! We are from the Midwest and all ordered the baked beans. Hearty helping, sweet and great taste. Enjoyed the slaw with pieces of pineapple. Fresh. read more

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We went here after a fishing charter. All of the food, sauces and dessert was amazing. You have to get the Key Lime pie!! Also great vegetarian option. Staff was great, truly a hidden gem 10/10 read more

This was our second time here and we were worried it wasn't going to be as great as the first time. But it was definitely better !!! Heather our server was very nice and recommended the grouper cheeks. They were SO Good!! And the grouper tacos are worth the upgrade fee for sure . The food the service and the view is perfect !! And the key lime pie is the creamiest and not too tart . And they are dog friendly. He got a bowl of water as soon as we were seated ! read more

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Ordered to go due to heavy rain and having my dog with me. Staff were super friendly and the food came out fast and fresh. As a starter I ordered a bowl of lobster bisque and gumbo, it was soooo good. For entree we ordered fried shrimp with French fries and my husband got the blackened grouper. For dessert we had the key lime pie. While I waited for my food I sat at the bar and the ambiance was super cozy, can't wait to go back. read more

Wish I had a picture of my food to accompany this post, but we all dug in too soon. The food here was incredible. Best food we've had all week while staying on AMI. We had a few orders of the fish tacos as well as the fried grouper, absolutely incredible. Not a single complaint. Great atmosphere and great views. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

Food is terrific, service/staff was spot on!! Highly recommended!! And the view is amazing!!

Even though we had an hour wait it was worth it. As always the food was outstanding. They absolutely have the best shrimp anywhere & their in house made baked beans are to die for. Even though they are always very busy the service was friendly & efficient. read more

perfect place for a girls' trip lunch. we sat outside and it was delightful. michael was our server, and he was friendly and very helpful with suggestions and information. i got the grouper and fries-cooked perfectly and very flavorful. definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Outstanding from Becky in the lot, to Melanie our very thoughtful waitstaff. The atmosphere is therapeutic;I swear you can feel your shoulders drop and relax with the sights sounds and smells of the Intercostal waterway especially since it's where I grew up. Then there's the food; fresh, hot and fabulous read more

Easy going waterfront restaurant. The grouper nuggets, fritters, and French fries are our go to here. Super friendly staff, dog friendly, sunset views, and dolphin sightings. Parking is limited so look for staff in the lot who will help. read more

If you're enjoying your boat traveling the inlet and looking for that perfect spot for some fresh fish DO NOT PULL IN HERE. There's a man that works there that if supposed to help you dock for safety. He is one of the most rudest people we have ever come across. The food was average and tasted like pre frozen fish for a very high price. read more