Great food, great atmosphere & pleasant staff. Lunch with grouper sandwich two days in a row! If you haven't been you NEED to go!! Best grouper sandwich of three places I tried while on AMI. read more

We only had a 10 minute wait. Sat outside with a nice view of the water. Great service. I ordered the mahi blackened and it was good. Nothing to write home about but would go back and try something else. read more

Best restaurant in Cortez. Fresh catch daily. Amazing sunsets. Service is great. We eat there every time we are in town.

Yum Yum Yum - Tide Tables is one of my favorite fish spots in Florida! The staff is super friendly, the food is fresh and tasty and the view is awesome. Try to come at sunset and you'll be sure to have a great evening. They do tend to have a wait around dinner rush, but they have a cool Tiki Bar that serves drinks while you wait on the dock and watch the boats go by. They also do have their own dock space to pull up right from your own boat too. I usually order the Combo Basket ($24.85) that comes with covina (I got mine blackened), scallops, shrimp and your choice of a side and coleslaw. My boyfriend always gets the Mahi Mahi ($19.95) (also blackened) that also comes with a side and coleslaw. We came here quite a few times and ordered a few different menu items, but my advice is to always stick to the fresh fish baskets - The fish is always moist and cooked to perfection. Also, their homemade key lime pie ($4.50) is TO DIE FOR. I love me some Florida key lime pie and theirs is one of the greatest! read more

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Our typical go to when grabbing food in Cortez is starfish but unfortunately during our visit they were closed for a week for cleaning. On our way back to our rental on the island we decided to give tide tables a shot as it also comes highly recommended by people in the area and boy did it live up to its reputation. Our luck continued when we got there and it started to storm so dining in was closed so take out was the only option. We got our takeout and everything was fresh, hot, and delicious! Our food was ordered and brought to us curbside. Service was friendly with about a 20 minute wait but so worth it. My wife and I each got a grouper basic which were generous portions. We also enjoyed the conch fritters which were also phenomenal and highly recommended. We will definitely visit again when in the area. read more

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One of my favorites during my Anna Maria island vacation!!! This spot is by the Mariana with an amazing view (saw dolphins) and fantastic service. I had the blackened grouper and it was the best I've ever had!!! The key lime pie for dessert is also a must have!!!! I can't wait to come back one day!!! They are also is adhering to Covid safely precautions by wearing masks and distancing the tables when possible. Make sure to wear bug spray if l sitting by the bar though! read more

Tide Tables - Key lime pie - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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I ordered takeout for five people (2 kids meals) & spent $105.00 + $10/tip 2 kids chicken strips 2 blackened mahi mahi sandwiches 1 fried shrimp basket All of the food was very bland with little to no seasoning. The portions were very small (smallest mahi sandwich I've ever had) Fries were very cold & bland. Cole slaw had a weird flavor. Service was good. People were nice but food leaves a lot to be desired. For the money would recommend going somewhere else. read more

LOVE Tide Tables! Old school Florida ... hang at the outside bar and watch the boats and birds or at the inside bar/tables. Great service and food. Grouper! read more

One of my go to spots for fresh seafood and friendly service. We always have a great experience here. They have a delicious mimosa beer that I love and their Grouper bites are fresh and tasty!! read more

Tide Tables was the freshest fish and most delicious meal we had when visiting Anna Maria Island! Unpretentious and very busy, and the picnic tables on the wharf added to the fun. Really a must visit! Get there early or you will really wait, but it is so worth it. The prices were good too. read more

We were seated fast, great service and yummy food. Excellent views also. Would eat here again read more

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Well we aren't there yet but we almost will be there. We got excellent reviews so we are coming. In a little I will write how the food and the survice was. I am so excited. I hope the service is good. The service was nice. The ambiance was excellent.Ambiance was great. Everything here was awesome. Thank you so much for letting us come here. read more

While the food has been good in the past the parking lot attendants are extremely rude. Told us to leave and come back later the let three cars in after us. When we returned to ask why they just yelled at everyone to get out and leave. read more

If I did not live 2 hours away from Tides, this would be my every weekend lunch spot!!! We were visiting Anna Maria Island for my birthday and this place was on my bookmark list. It is right off a thoroughfare street with a big sign, so you cannot miss it. It is backed up against the bay. Plenty of parking space. A masked greeter socially distanced greeted us in the parking lot. She joyfully explained the new Covid process, no inside dining, go around the back for bar sitting, outside dining. The hostess stand is in the back, she had a QRG code for the menu, it did not work so she handed us a paper menu. All the tables are nicely spaced and the bar area is marked off to avoid sitting closely. We ordered fried grouper platter and jumbo fried shrimp platter both with french fries. I had a ice tea (I always forget to say sweet) my husband had the pink lemonade. People, let me tell you about this food. OMG. First, everything was perfectly fried, not greasy at all!! When my husband cut into that grouper he was ecstatic. The fish was fresh and juicy, no dryness at all. The batter was light on both fish and shrimp. We are strong believers that fresh and good seafood does not need heavy seasoning. Light salt and light seasoned batter is all it needs. Spectacular! Fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The food is served with ketchup and tartar sauce and cocktail sauce on the side. The coleslaw was good, not great but complimented the meal. The service was excellent, timely, prompt and with a smile. read more

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Be prepared to WAIT, but what better scenery to kill 30mins! Grab a beer on the dock and savor the atmosphere. Food is worth every minute. Grouper bites and Fish tacos were our go to. Not 1 complaint from our party. Service was outstanding! read more

Visited here while on vacation because several people recommended it. It's a hole in the wall, mostly outdoor restaurant right on the dock. Great service and really good food! Waitress was very knowledgeable and thorough on checking gluten free. We ordered the Blackened Grouper with green beans. All gluten free. It was extremely fresh and delicious. Also, drank a strawberry mimosa on tap that was great! read more

Tide Tables - Strawberry Mimosa on Tap & Landshark Beer - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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Great food, nice for lunch, outside dock. Good service. Mahi tacos are excellent, and the blackened shrimp were great!

Open 11:30 to 8 PM seven days a week, Tide Tables is definitely a place to come for fresh, local seafood. If only the service had been better on a Friday afternoon, this would be a 5-star restaurant. (I'll reference that later in the review.) As vehicles enter the large parking lot backed up to the Intracoastal Waterway, they'll be stopped by an employee sitting under an umbrella; s/he is there to assure everyone is headed to Tide Tables. You'll need to walk to the restaurant entrance & wait until you are seated. (The entrance is on the back left side; the front glass door is locked.) There is a bar & limited seating inside, as well as limited seating outside-- approximately 6 tables around the outside Tiki bar, most w/ a good view of the water. But there are 18 to 20 yellow barstools surrounding the bartender(s). To catch the beautiful view, we selected an outside picnic table facing the water. There were three large, round fans near us to help w/ the high temperatures-- see pic. A yellow umbrella topped each table, & upbeat music filled the air. If the bridge were to open, we had prime seating to witness it. Our order was taken within a decent amount of time by a male server who was short on personality. Even with the restaurant not very busy @ the time, it would be the last time we saw him until he handed us the bill (after we had to request it). What was worse, though, is that not one server outside (& there were multiple staffers walking beside us on numerous occasions) EVER made eye contact w/ us after we ordered. It was as though we were invisible. Twice I had to grab the attention of a second male waiter to get an extra plate & something else, which I cannot recall @ this time. Our water glasses were never refilled, & had the food not been so good, I would never consider returning. (My companion will not return w/ me.) Poor service is a management issue. But THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD. We split two entrees-- the "low tide" fried Grouper w/ fries & slaw (see pic) & the "low tide" fried shrimp w/ beans & slaw (see pic). The "low tide" serving is smaller than the "high tide" serving. The Grouper & shrimp tasted fresh & BOTH ENTREES WERE DELICIOUS. The fries were very good (& I don't often like fries), & we both agreed that the baked beans were EXCELLENT. They were FLAVORFUL & definitely not from a can. We also LOVED the slaw-- fresh w/ tiny pineapple pieces that gave it an OUTSTANDING flavor. ZERO COMPLAINTS ON THE FOOD-- just KUDOS to the chefs. The menu at Tide Tables should offer enough to please every person who walks through the door, although it is modest in size. For alcohol, there are ten wines & sangria. There's also craft beer and bottles, along w/ three other alcoholic beverages. There are eight "Mainsail" Baskets which include shrimp, grouper, mahi mahi, scallops, fish tacos, barbeque ribs, Mojo Chicken, & a combo basket. Side choices are French Fries, Baked Beans, Yellow Rice, & "Veggie of the Day." Patrons can ask about the "Daily Captain's Special"-- it's not described on the menu. Available are two soups, five appetizers (Grouper Bites, Conch Fritters, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Fresh Fried Mushrooms, & Fresh Smoked Grouper Spread), & a Ceasar Salad w/ three available proteins. The six "Dock Side" Sandwiches are Shrimp Po' Boy, MoJo Chicken, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, All American Burger, & a "Veggie Burger of the Day." Kids 10 & under can select from a Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Strips, & a Hamburger. Keylime Pie & a daily dessert are offered, & rounding out the menu are Coke products, Sweet & Unsweetened Iced Tea, Pink Lemonade, & Bottled Water. (We requested & received cold water from a pitcher.) Tide Tables is located in Bradenton @ the historic village of Cortez. Its name is "in tribute to the unbreakable bond between the rhythm of tides & the commercial waterman's way of life in this true piece of disappearing 'Old Florida'." (The quote originated w/ the owners.) Should you eat here? One of us thinks so, but only if you want FRESH, DELICIOUS SEAFOOD; EXCELLENT SIDES; & AN UP CLOSE VIEW OF BEAUTIFUL WATER, SUNSHINE, BIRDS, & BOATS. read more

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The reason I brought my friends here is because I read good reviews HOWEVER Food was just OK , nothing spectacular or want me to come back, fish I ordered was too salty But the BIG NO is the plastic fork and knife they serve, plastic beer cups and plastic plates. When you pay over $30 for a dish and they treat you with plastic then you don't want to ever come back there read more

If you're anywhere near AMI or Bradenton, do yourself a favor and go to Tide Tables. Some of the most amazing and freshest seafood I've had anywhere in the world, no kidding. Corvina blackened is to die for as well as the snapper and grouper as always. So fresh, because it literally just got off the boat. Keylime pie two thumbs up. read more

This place was AWESOME!!! I love the atmosphere and the vibe. All of the employees went above and beyond, and it felt like a family owned small business. They are pet friendly, and asked if they could give my GoldenDoodle treats. The seafood was fresh and the views were awesome. Will definitely be back next time we are in town! read more

This is our favorite seafood restaurant! The ambience is laid back but the view of the bay is mesmerizing! They have the best grouper in my opinion. We have never been disappointed in our visits and typically we go there 3 or 4 times in our 5 months here. read more

Food and the view of the bay was a solid four stars. We had the Shrimp cocktail which was wonderful and a fritter. Service was great. We plan to go back this week. read more

Overall this was an awesome experience, will most likely be coming back when visiting. Service was fast and ready, food was very good, not many options, wouldn't recommend if wanting a fine dine experience. When entering you get greeted by a lady who guides you on where to park and stays behind your car and tells you when to stop...thank you it's not like I already know how to do this. We sat outside with a gorgeous view but when our food arrived we were swarmed with flies, we requested to move inside and we're immediately moved. Definitely recommend for the family and friends! read more

Tide Tables - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Not fancy, seating was either a picnic table, a bar stool, or a very narrow wooden seat with no back, which was a bit of a challenge for my 88 year old father in law. But the food was delicious! We had the grouper sandwich, a Mahi Mahi sandwich and fish tacos. Delicious- fresh off the boat! read more

Delicious fish, great service, beautiful view. Wonderful friendly casual ambiance. Grouper is excellent every way we have tried it - grilled, blackened, or fried. read more

After waiting 30 minutes we were seated at the bar. I asked the guy next to me if he was waited on yet and he said no. After another 15 minutes we got a waitress. Placed our order and my husband's came wrong so I ate then his came out. Grouper was just ok. Won't get again. Place was. Crowded. Evidently they need more help. read more

Service was quick, fish tacos were great! They have a nice little beer selection/pitchers of beer available. Conch fritters were also very good. read more

Tide Tables - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

The freshest seafood in the area. Soup du jour/Cajun lobster stew, amazing. Appetizer - Fried mushrooms - plentiful, fresh and hot. Special - Pistachio encrusted grouper fingers - freakin amazing! Grilled fish - cooked to perfection! This is by far the best seafood place on Cortez, or on Anna Maria Island! The service is great and the view is stunning! Don't miss out on this gem! Great casual outside dining! read more

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Just go, the most fresh and delicious grouper sandwich we had the entire trip. Food came out quickly and the server was friendly. We ate outside at the picnic tables. They literally cut the grouper off the whole fish to make the food. We had conch fritters and fried mushrooms. Both excellent. I got the fried grouper sandwich and I am currently craving another one. Seasoned perfectly. A light crispy breading. And they must make their own tartar sauce because it was so good. My husband got the blackened grouper meal and enjoyed his too. We had tiramisu for dessert and it was wonderful. Nice family atmosphere. Parking right in front of restaurant. On the water so it has a nice view of the island. read more

This place was so awesome! Fresh seafood caught that morning and prepared so well! We took our five kids and sat outside. It was such a relaxed friendly vibe we all enjoyed. We had the grouper nuggets, Thai chili shrimp, grouper dinner, fish tacos, a burger, and some kids meals. The seafood was incredible and it was so nice to have fresh grouper when almost everywhere else sells frozen for almost the same price. Even the burger was really good! The homemade key lime pie is definitely worth saving room for! read more

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This place never disappoints. Had the jumbo fried shrimp, excellent, I highly recommend this place for fresh seafood places in the our area. Service is friendly, funny and fantastic! The staff and owners are way above par. And the location is worth the wait!!! read more

My first visit to Bradenton. The beach side is pretty scenic. I was hungry and found a nearby restaurant. The staff were really pleasant and inviting. The bar or patio had a good view of the harbor. I enjoy my meal and maybe next I should order some beers. Definitely would return. read more

Tide Tables - Basket - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

If you blink, you will miss it! Snuggled in right off the Cortez Bridge side. I dont think its is possible to get any fresher fish than from this place. We literally sat and watched the fisherman filet the fish on the dock off the boat, bring it in, cook it and serve us. The grouper bites are a "must have"'. Fish tacos are delicious as well. We chose blackened and they were not salty at all. Draft beer served in a frozen mug, Hell yes! What we liked most was the relaxed attire. Some wore shorts and a polo, other where in swim trunks and a T shirt. Hot sweaty with sand on you from the beach, NO problem sit at a table outside by the water. Little warm need to cool off? Sit in the a/c at a bench or the long bar overlooking the water. Staff is Very friendly, they actually acknowledge the fact that they are there to serve you and they appreciate you being there as well. To many establishments have half assed help that would really rather be somewhere else doing nothing. I don't know where us Americans lost our sense of pride and accomplishment in the food service world, but this place definitely has their team on track. read more

Tide Tables - Blackened Grouper Tacos with Yellow rice and slaw - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Fish tacos! Blackened mahi mahi with house made slaw. Great value and gorgeous outside seating. All their food is great, but also enhanced by the easy to get to, waterside location. Even when busy, they are great about getting you seated promptly. Perfect for an inexpensive, delicious meal on the water. read more

We loved our visit to Tide Tables! We got there at a busy dinner time during spring break, but we were still seated quickly. And they have a friendly staff member in the parking lot so that even though the lot was small, parking was easy. I got the fish tacos, which were amazing! I loved the Asian sauce on them that added a great flavor, but so filling that I couldn't eat all three tacos. My husband got the Mahi sandwich fried, and he enjoyed his meal too. We took a piece of key lime pie to-go with us, and it was perfection. This will be our go-to dinner spot when we come back to the area! read more

Tide Tables - Outside from the parking lot - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

So good! I had the blackened mahi, shrimp and scallop combo and my honey had blackened mahi. The seasoning is really good, a little zing to it. Out waiter was attentive and responsive. Outdoor seating and we took our pup. Loved it! read more

Amazing place. I tried this restaurant today while vacationing. I live in Iowa. Good and fresh seafood is not a luxury I have living there. I was missing some good seafood, and this place delivered. I got the combo basket (Mahi, shrimp and scallops), fried, with coleslaw and fries. The flavor was amazing, very fresh. The breading was light and crispy. Seafood was cooked perfectly. You can also get the basket jerked or grilled as well instead of fried. The place is right on the pier so there is a ton to take in while waiting for your food, which didn't take long at all. Great decor, pretty much what you'd expect from a seafood shack. The staff is awesome from the lady who was running the parking to the waitstaff. Everyone was friendly and attentive. If you live here and haven't had the chance to try this place you're missing out and you need to go. If you're visiting you need to go. Great job! read more

Tide Tables - Combo Basket. Fried Mahi Mahi, fried shrimp and fried scallops with coleslaw and fries. - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Usually places like this rely solely on the views to bring in the customers and the food is mediocre but not this place! The views are great but the food is even better. The service was great. Our server was very attentive. I had the fish tacos but subbed it for grouper and it was probably the best fish tacos I've ever had. Also had a clam chowder to start and it was packed full of clams. Everything tasted super fresh. Needless to say, I can't wait to go back and have recommended this place to anyone that will listen to me lol. read more

We sat outside at the bar and it was very hot. No fans were around to help try and minimize the stale air. They also don't have a cocktail menu which is upsetting because we were there on vacation trying to relax and have some beachy drinks. Food was good, nothing extraordinary. read more

Tide Tables - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida