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    Tortuga's Island Grille

    4.2 (123 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Johnson J.

    What a cute restaurant, in my town. Me and my daughter came for brunch and ordered from their brunch menu. I had a simple breakfast with oj and my daughter had the jerk BLT. I was completely satisfied with my meal everything was cooked perfectly. My daughter said her sandwich was very delicious but could be a bit more spicy (jerk style). All in all the service was friendly and the food didn't take long either. Would definitely come back to try the other interesting options. Loved it

    Big Breakfast with homemade andouille sausage
    Laura P.

    You'll find a laid back, coastal, flip flop vibe with plenty of loyal customers at Tortuga's. Artwork of marine life and Caribbean Island scenes adorn the walls and are priced "For Sale". I opted for the Big Breakfast because it offered a variety of items, and it was recommended by a table of locals sitting nearby. The andouille sausage, made in house, was delish! The eggs were cooked as ordered, the biscuit was tender and hefty, and the coarse ground grits, topped with optional pepper jack cheese, were delish. The Big Breakfast also comes with a choice of pancakes or French toast. The option of Texas toast, French Toast with their homemade praline pecan topping was quite tasty! Always on the ready for fried shrimp, my daughter and I enjoyed a side of their lightly coated, crispy fried shrimp. I would certainly return just for the fried shrimp! Their homemade tartar sauce was very good, and I appreciated the lumps of horseradish, served on top of the ketchup, so that you could blend your desired amount. They sell beer, wine, have boozy brunch cocktails, and additional outdoor patio dining at their entrance.

    Jerked grouper Caesar salad
    Jewell S.

    This was the perfect spot for a local lunch! The food was fresh and seasoned uniquely. I had a Caesar salad with The fresh catch, jerk style. He had an andouille sausage Philly cheesesteak with in house made sausage. Our bloody Mary's were made with Soke. Oh my!!!! I could eat here everyday!

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    This is right along the river in Thunderbolt. My group of 6 rolled in for brunch right at 10 or so. There was plenty of seating available, indoors and out. We opted to stay inside where it was nice and cool. The food was great. The asiago on the grits was good, though cheddar was also. The french toast was far and away the best dish. Everyone in the group wanted to try some and said it was great. Though everything else we got (omelettes, sandwiches, etc) was really good. They state they are a little understaffed, but our server was always there when needed. Though our food wasn't all ready at exactly the same time. For a small restaurant and the group we had, not an issue. Especially since some of it was the server needing to make a second trip anyway.

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    Lee H.

    This place has lots of potential. Four of us arrived for a early dinner at about 6:30. The location is easy to get to and there's parking nearby. There's plenty of tables inside and the artwork on the walls is nice (except that they misspelled the name of their town- see picture). There was no effort to decorate the tables and the silverware was wrapped in paper napkins. They just don't have their act together at all. They had a decent beer list and a few wines but they don't have a liquor license and that's just slack. Their prices are high and the silly way the prices are presented impacted my decision. For example, their blackened pasta dish was $16.95 but the added protein was absurdly expensive ($13 for chicken, $16 for shrimp, & $21 for grouper). I got the pasta with no protein and it was pretty good. My wife's salad was ordered with dressing on the side and of course they dumped it on the salad and the waitress didn't catch it and delivered it that way. The service was fair, but she didn't know the specials and she didn't really know the menu. Overall I was quite disappointed and I doubt we will go back.

    The "big" breakfast... comforting food!
    Marley G.

    Very nice experience... We've seen this place several times as our boat marina is across the street. The restaurant is unassuming, casual, and comfortable. We were seated immediately and got our drinks quickly. There's a lot to choose from on the menu -- we did brunch -- from omelets to scrambles, pancakes, biscuits, and specials. I had the big breakfast and asked for cheese on my eggs and my bacon crisp. I got both. The pancake was fluffy and yummy. The grits lacked a creaminess to me, but overall had a good taste. Others in the group enjoyed the sausage, French toast, Portobello and grouper scramble, and biscuits that take up the whole plate. Our server was attentive and our drinks constantly were refilled without asking. As for handicapped accessibility, there's one handicapped spot up front, a small step to get in and out, and the bathroom has bars and a wide door. Looking forward to coming again and trying more! Just a little thing, though...the website reads "Southern Fair with a Caribbean Flair." Please, please, please fix the typo to Southern Fare. Thx!

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    Great food and service. We ate breakfast and everything was perfect. Had simple setting and beautiful water views. .

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    This place is phenomenal! Anne, Craig, and family do it up right! The crab cakes were excellent. Highly recommend!

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    The food was ok, not bad not good ! We stopped on our way home from our road trip ! Very pleasant to seat outside the patio .

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    Perfect neighborhood brunch spot! Has a bar and a nice outdoor seating area. Ingredients are fresh, and menu is unique.

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