Seafood amazing, grouper superb, bartender inviting... well once you are in.. I couldn't wait to go again after going with my friends 2 nights prior. Walked in, sat at the bar, no hostess in site... till I sat down!! Watch out, hostess came and gave me a 5 min lecture.. don't enter without her knowing, she has full knowledge of all things... I asked her if I needed to leave and was the bar taken... there where only 8 seats available.. she paused and said well... no but next time.... And lectured me again. . I've met bouncers in Vegas night clubs more inviting!!! Quite embarrassing and mind you this is an outside dive bar type place... sand and picnic tables ... good lord! Despite all that- go go go!! The food is amazing- key lime pie, fish all so yum, but follow the rules, from parking to hostess!!!! Great food!! read more

Food is first rate. Service is fine. Ambiance is "dockside casual." We love it!!!!!!!!!

Food was great. Mahi Mahi blackened was perfect. Baked beans are to die for. Loved the baked beans. Key Lime pie was great. My wife had the fish tacos and they were good. Nic e atmosphere. Service was great. Highly recommended. read more

I really like this place because it's food is really good but when you order a combo plate they don't allow you to change the way it's cooked for example they offer fried, grilled or blackened and the combo has shrimp, scallops and mahi mahi but I would like my scallops grilled instead of fried but you can only have it one way. Scallops fried wasn't my favorite personally. Our waitress wasn't the best service she was slow and I saw her talking a lot instead of working but hey maybe that's the atmosphere here. The location is so amazing and that's why I'm giving this place four stars otherwise food and service would get three stars. read more

Tide Tables - The combo plate. Shrimp, scallops and mahi mahi - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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We stopped here wanting to get more seafood while on the island and was very happy we stopped here! We both got the combo baskets and swapped out the mahi for the grouper for an upcharge. I got mine fried and she got the blackened. They were both very yummy! She was raving about their beans so I gave it a try and it was very tasty! The grouper was so fresh and scallops were cooked really well. My shrimp was great as well. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for some fresh seafood! Service was great too. They were attentive and food came out really fast. You can't beat eating seafood so close to the water either! read more

We were there at 4ish, so there was no wait. Darius was our server and was great. The grouper bites and grilled grouper were cooked perfectly. Key lime pie was one of the best I've had. Definitely a go to place! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding! As far as the ambience ..We were literally right on the ocean. doesn't get any better than this!! We were vacationing from Milwaukee Wisconsin. And we will definitely return on our next vacation. read more

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Right before you go over the bridge to island on the left hand side beside the trail park on the water was this great little place for seafood. We ordered 3 different entrées and a bowl of gumbo. Let's just say none of us 4 we disappointed with what we had received. Everything was fresh, warm, and tasty! The fish, shrimp were lightly battered with good flavor while the fries came in hot and crispy like i had asked. Now the coleslaw was good and fresh but could use a little attention but i just can't put my finger on exactly what? We sat out doors which gave a picnic feel with cool breeze good food and lots of laughter. Waiter was fantastic with answers and suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the different types of fish etc. We will definitely go back for some grouper bites :) read more

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Greta fresh food served by friendly staff in this down to earth seafood place next to the bridge in Cortez. We will be back. read more

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Updating to capture current prices: Expect to spend at least $50 per pair of entrees. Add more for appetizers and adult beverages. Grouper bites appetizer = $24 Seafood sandwiches = $18 - $25 Seafood baskets = $18 - $30 read more

This is a great old Florida water side restaurant with fresh seafood, quick service, cold beer, fair prices and outside tables right on Sarasota bay. Great water side tables and you can even drive your boat up to the dock. It doesn't get any better than this. read more

Food was very good, vibe is fun and relaxed. Very local feeling. Service was prompt and seasoned. Will be visiting again.

Great food, better vibes. Don't let the parking situation scare you off; this place runs like a well oiled machine. Expect a bit of a wait around sunset, but it's totally worth it. DO NOT SKIP THE KEY LIME PIE! read more

I want to gate keep, but I won't... best fried shrimp and grouper ever. Expensive but worth it! A must-visit on AMI. Now that we have found our seafood place, we will be going twice in a week. read more

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We have been coming here for 10 years. Love the water location, delightful staff and delicious seafood. A MUST when visiting the area.

I love this restaurant so much. The staples are amazing but equally as amazing are the daily specials. Today's special was a watermelon feta salad with cranberries, walnuts and a delicious balsamic. Yum to the max read more

Tide Tables - Today's special watermelon feta salad on a spring mix with cranberries, walnuts and balsamic. Yum to the max - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

The grouper sandwiches were amazing. The whole family enjoyed the sandwich. Don't be intimidated by the wait - the wait was shorter both times we ate here. Yes - we ate here twice on our 1 week vacation because it was that good. read more

Looking for fresh seafood? This little restaurant is a joint, the outdoor seating is likely to be filled with vacationers wearing beachwear, lots of sunscreen and consuming lot of bud light in cold and chunky mugs. The salt air is heavy this time of the year and the Florida sun is relentless but it still takes a few days for those that travel here to understand the sun shines most days so give yourself a break from it when you can - me I rather eat inside where the air conditioning is working overtime and the beer tap is never more than a few feet away - it's small and quaint inside but has lots of character, a few tables and a long bar that's worn and dated, it's a beautiful example of the old Florida charm that I seek out again and again. Griffin was our server and although he provided great service and we never wanted for anything - he was busy, but he managed the bar and food coming from the kitchen like a pro. I muddled over the menu while gulping down my 1st ice cold draft. I decided to try a cup of the chicken and sausage gumbo, I'm a pretty tough critic when it comes to gumbo being from Louisiana but still I love trying the different versions even though I'm frequently disappointed, I knew immediately upon seeing it this version wasn't going to measure up to my expectations but it would satisfy my curiosity, tomato soup was the base, no roux discernible or spices, the vegetables were plentiful and the small cubes of chicken and silvers of sausage legitimized the description but added nothing more than protein, but since this wasn't the reason I came here I dismissed it as no more than a taste test. The real reason in my opinion to come here is the fresh grouper and shrimp - the fresh caught grouper is off the charts delicious (believe me all grouper is not created equal) like any fish the fresher the better it's obvious that this fish is served only hours after coming off the boat and the preparation here is spot on - I prefer it freshly breaded and fried in fresh oil, they checked all the boxes here. The shrimp were as described "jumbo" and fresh some confuse jumbo with colossal trust me colossal shrimp are for shrimp cocktail never for the fryer. This place is ultra casual and could be considered somewhat expensive if you only consider portion size and the price for the portions- if you place quality at the top of the list this place is a bargain like no other, it's rare that quality and quantity come in the same package but this may be the exception to the rule... read more

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Atmosphere casual and relaxed with outdoor dining. Fish was fresh and excellent. Service prompt. Very friendly people.

Small-town, bar atmosphere with fresh caught seafood and a fantastic view. Sunset is amazing here. Food and drink are along the $$ scale, but, if you want local and water view without the crowded and busy drive to Anna Maria Island, you've got your place. I had the scallop basket and was in heaven! Outdoor seating (recommended) is picnic tables with umbrellas and bar area, so it's not formal. There is a parking attendee who will show you the best way to go to keep their lot organized, so look for that person when you arrive. Grab a drink and relax on the dock until you can be seated. read more

Tide Tables - Outdoor seating area - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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Loved their scallops and outdoor seating (inside seating also available). Lemonade was very weak. Service was great. Had a view of the Inland waterway and docks nearby. read more

Food Pricey. Staff off-putting. The dishes we ordered were tough. Not much else to say

On our weekend visit to the area we started reading about Tide Tables and wanted to try it out. So glad we did! From the moment we turned off the road into the parking lot it was a wonderful experience. There was a person greeting and helping us park. That peaked our interest! She gave us instructions on where to go and told us to save room for the dessert. :) We were greeted and sat quickly. We opted for outside near the water. Beautiful day! The server appeared quickly and was super nice! Our beverages arrived almost immediately as well as our food. The strawberry mimosa beer was a hit with us. The food was delicious. We ordered the peel and eat shrimp, conch fritters and the scallop dinner with baked beans. Was so excited I forgot to take any photos. Looking forward to going Back again to try more and save room for dessert. :) read more

Tide Tables - View from our picnic table - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

After exploring Longboat Key and Ana Maria Island, we decided to have a late lunch at Tide Tables. The reviews here are spot on - our experience was fantastic. The food was amazing, and our server/bartender, Micah, was the best! We had wonderful seats at the bar, and were able to watch the boats come and go, as well as the pelicans and other birds. We started off with an order of conch fritters, which as new Florida residents, we've been very interested in trying! They were crisp and flavorful, with lots of meat. These are a must-try if you come here! We ordered Mahi tacos with slaw and fries, as well as a cheeseburger and a Mahi sandwich with the same sides. Everything was cooked and prepared to perfection - the portions were huge, and we couldn't finish it all. We got a slice of Key Lime Pie to go because why not, and because it's soooo Florida! Our stop here ended an absolutely perfect day. Thanks, Mica, and thanks Tide Tables! read more

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Decided to stop here for dinner on Saturday night and from the initial greet to the meals, nothing disappointed us at all. The fresh grouper was absolutely amazing both grilled and blackened, the Mahi Mahi was delicious and my 9 year old absolutely loved it. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. read more

Tide Tables - Blackened grouper, absolutely fresh and amazing. - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Great service, awesome food, and beautiful setting. So glad I came across this place on my trip to the area. read more

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

Old Florida open air spot on the water. Friendly staff with tasty simple seafood dishes.

Tide Tables may not be fancy--it's a simple shack on the water--but it doesn't need to be. The service, the views, and most importantly, the food are absolutely amazing. The seafood is as fresh as it gets--it tastes like it just came straight from the ocean, which it probably did! We didn't have a reservation, so we grabbed seats at the bar, and our bartender was attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for incredible seafood without any pretense, this is the place to go. Highly recommend! read more

Nice spot that's well enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The seafood is incredibly fresh and the service was quick and friendly! Don't run the other way if there is a wait because they have a cash bar where you can grab a drink and hangout until your table is ready. High compliments for the blackened mahi! read more

Tide Tables - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

The staff here truly goes above and beyond. A few weeks ago, I lost my jacket while visiting, and not only did they find it, but they also shipped it all the way back to Georgia without asking for anything in return. Their kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on me. As if the service wasn't already outstanding, the food was nothing short of incredible. The gumbo was flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, and every dish my family ordered was equally delightful. The ambiance is simply perfect, peaceful and inviting, with the restaurant being right on the water. It creates such a relaxing and enjoyable vibe. This is one of the best dining experiences I've had, and I'll absolutely be returning the next time I'm in Sarasota. Thank you to the amazing team for making my visit so memorable! read more

Wonderful seafood dishes. The Caesar Salad with Blackened Mahi was the absolute best! Friendly service and great location. Right on the water across from Ana Maria Island. One of my favorite restaurants! read more

Tide Tables - Caesar Salad with Blackened Mahi. Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

All I can say is awesome. Great place to relax and enjoy your day with great food. Located right on the water with excellent service and friendly people. I enjoyed my combo of mahi shrimp and scallops with cold slaw and fries. My wife loved the jumbo shrimp and for dessert home made key lime pie. We can't wait to come back and try some other items on the menu. read more

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We are so sad to say we will be the ones to not give this place a good review :/. We just arrived in town and were so excited to eat fresh seafood and based on the great reviews, we were sure we would eat amazing fresh fish! To our disappointed our grouper and mahi mahi were tasteless, dry and super well done. The waiter was good enough to order a new grouper that came juicier but still tasteless, although somewhat enjoyable after some salt, butter and lemon. My husband just wanted to be done and leave so didn't bother asking for a mew mahi mahi. Unfortunately We either got extremely unlucky or the cook does not know how to make fish. Service was also terrible and we had to ask other waiters when we needed anything, one of which was super rude and ignored us walking straight passed us. We give 2 stars for the view, and the shrimp that was decent. For over $100 in 3 dishes and not even drinks or dessert, we left pretty disappointed. read more

While on vacation my family dined at tide tables. There was a parking lot attendant directing you where to park. The restaurant was directly on the water, if sitting outside you can choose to sit at a picnic table or at the bar. The bar's wait was quicker so we chose to sit there. Our backs were against the water so we had no view, we probably should have just waited for a table. I had the blackened shrimp served with remoulade sauce and French fry's. The shrimp and sauce were delicious but the fry's were mid. My husband had the shrimp po boy, he enjoyed it but like me didn't enjoy the fry's, there was an odd coating on them. The staff were all very nice and the location was beautiful to watch the boats go by. read more

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Love love love this place. My wife and I consider we are regulars here. The food is just too good! Place is awesome service is off the chain. We try to make it out there at least 2-3 times a month. read more

This spot has such a unique feel, setting, with great water views. The staff has always been attentive. The grouper bites and shrimp poboy are my gotos. read more

Another good lunch at Tide Tables Delicious, fresh and fast service. The key lime pie is fantastic! read more

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Love love love this restaurant' Great seafood Very casual Expect to wait as very busy always read more

This place rocks! Justin our server aka bartender was fantastic! Great service, kept our tea and water full and make great suggestions! The fish tacos with Mahi was a major hit, good flavor and well worth the price! My friend had grouper; flakey, excellent fried and served with tarter sauce that was home made! You know the tartar sauce is good when you mention it in a review of a restaurant! Last, Justin suggested we get the Key Lime Pie; excellent choice and according to Justin, it was served with no calories included (just kidding) There are a lot of choices for seafood in the area, this one is a must visit for tourists or locals! read more

Tide Tables - Front of the Menu! - Seafood Near Me - Cortez, Florida

What a great experience! We were quoted a wait of 1 hr+ but luckily only waited about 30 minutes. Our server was Becky and she was GREAT! Helped guide us through the menu, kept the table clean, offered us timely refills or additional drinks and was just GREAT-5 stars!! The food exceeded our expectations. It was Fresh, Delicious and great portions and served pretty quickly. We had the following items and I took pictures of them all: 8 pc Fried Shrimp Blackened Mahi Tacos Burger Blackened Grouper Grilled Grouper Coconut Key Lime Pie with Strawberry Topping They are known especially for their fish tacos and after having them, I totally understand what the fuss was about. I've never seen that much fresh fish in a taco before! 5 stars for everything and the friendly service staff from the woman in the parking lot helping cars coming in to the bartenders to our server, everyone! Thank You Tide Tables for a great experience with my family!! read more

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