Out of state human friends looking for a good sunset spot and eating on the water and picked Waterfrontoo!! The staff was up front right away about the sunset might not be the best, but the view and food would be great. The sun was bright and we got there early enough to enjoy the sun and beautiful view. We were seated outside right away. Started with some appetizers to include Mozzarella sticks, and the crab ragoon. Both hit the spot. Food was all great (Ribeye, Shrimp alfredo, Jumbo shrimp, Salmon special and ofcourse my cheeseburger with green beans. Everything was made to our taste and had some special orders (green beans no sauce, spice or salt). Adrianna was our server and kept drinks filled, had some great suggestions for meals, and let us linger and talk etc. It had a great vibe with seemed upscale but casual. Great food but pretty decent prices for the amount of food. Great evening for my humans and me!! I got a lot of smiles and greetings which also makes for a great night. Ranks as another great cheeseburger. This one is Bodhi Approved #thebodhiway read more

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This restaurant is an upscale restaurant without pomph, located overlooking a canal adds to its charm, and the food, decor and ambiance makes this a perfect place to dine. Our party of three ordered Osso Bucco, pork and a seafood dishes, they were absolutely amazing in both quality and quantity. In short dining here takes you back to yesteryear no shortcuts just a fine dining experience. Staff pampers you and the prices are truly reasonable. Put this spot on your bucket list. read more

I loved dining at this restaurant which has been a local mainstay for decades from what I understand. Our meal and the service was excellent. The restaurant itself is situated with a water view and has a nice, more upscale yet casual atmosphere. They specialize in meat and seafood here. It was a perfect spot for date night and we really enjoyed ourselves. My fish entree was expertly cooked and I enjoyed the sides offered. I will be sure to return. Thanks, Waterfrontoo, for an excellent dining experience. read more

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Very good menu, variety of choices as well as early bird specials. Portions are good. Good service ( family owned and maintained. ) fun people and atmosphere. they pay attention to your requests . Wonderful for large parties, very accommodating. Casual family style. Small water view. read more

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Better meal than the majority of the high end restaurants in Sarasota at a fraction of the cost. Worth the drive out. Drinks were delicious, got the 10 year reserve bourbon and an Irish coffee with dessert. Coconut shrimp appetizer was solid and the dipping sauce wasn't too sweet. I had the osso buco special and it quite literally fell off the bone. Service was great - our waitress was very attentive even with the crowd. For dessert I opted for the pecan pie which wasn't too heavy, and the crust and filling were amazing. Ate it too fast to take a photo. Nice view of the sunset and water from the majority of the main room. Probably would've sat out on the balcony but it seems they allow smoking out there, a man was having a cigarette. Didn't take away from experience just chose to sit inside instead. read more

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We had 7 for dinner. Everyone was very satisfied with their food. Our server Jennifer did an excellent job taking care of all of our needs. We haven't been here for more than a year. Hopefully it won't be that long before we get back again. read more

This restaurant is no joke! We ordered ahi tuna, chicken gyro, spinach pie, and cheese saganaki! All so tasty and did not disappoint! Being Greek, this felt like I was in Greece! The portions were plentiful and all of the food was so fresh and delicicious! The owners are so sweet also! Can't wait to go back! OPA! read more

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What a great restaurant! On the water and unique decor. I absolutely love the prime rib. It's the best I have had in years. Also loved the French onion soup! The service is amazing and overall I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Great place for sure. For starters our server Celina. She was professional personable and highly attentive. Set the tone for the rest of our dinner. We opted for the outside seating which had a nice view of the canal. The menu is huge and has something for everyone. Finally, a place with good and reasonably priced wines ! Now for the food. We split between the prime rib and the pork ribeye in our party Both were prepared perfectly to our liking. Please add this one to your dining option list!!! Yes, we'll be back!! read more

Haven't been there in a couple of years but it was very good.Was seated right away and wait staff attentive.

We had a fantastic dinner at Waterfrontoo in Nokomis! The food was outstanding and the prices were very reasonable, especially since we were able to take advantage of their early bird menu. For our entrées we had the coconut shrimp and the steak, and both were excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We sat outside right by the water, which made the whole experience even better. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. Our server, Alex, really made the evening special. She was attentive, fun to talk to, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Great food, great service, and a perfect waterside atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

Early menu very good. Prices were affordable. Sat at the bar and it was very comfortable and service was excellent. read more

This place is a must go to if you are in the area. It's family owned and operated, the service is unbeatable. The night we went the special was a full rack of ribs. I enjoyed them, but that was way too much for me to eat. My husband got the gyro and said it was the best he's had in a long time. I also had a cup of the clam chowder and it was spectacular! This place is on the water and the bar and atmosphere are beautiful. read more

We were undecided about where to go for a good steak - Went over the usual suspects and then remembered Waterfrontoo!!! We used to go to their location on Tamiami Trl north of here years ago and then they closed. We were met by the lovely Christine who is the owner and it was wonderful to see her again. We were served by Taylor who was on spot with our food order and came by to check on us periodically and did not forget she had our table. The Sunset Menu is awesome from 4-5:30pm daily except holidays. We both ordered the Sirloin steak that comes with a salad and side ((had the baked potato). They also serve you their world famous beer rolls with butter which if you don't watch yourself might become your main meal!! The steak was juicy and tender - the main point is this did not break the bank and the atmosphere is unexpected as we were able to sit next to a window with a view of the water!! I would highly recommend this place for your next meal - They also have ribs, and various fish dishes such as Mahi Mahi and Shrimp and Salmon for those who would rather skip on the meat. Thank you Christine for being there and continuing to serve food cooked in your grill which gives the food an upscale taste with a laid back Florida vibe!! read more

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Food was great. Atmosphere was great. Will return. We made a reservation for 6 people and 2 did not make it due to illness at the last minute. We could not use the reservation had to go to the bottom of the list. That was a little bit of a shocker. I felt like a criminal like I was trying to get away with something. It was beyond our control. I will try again as we did have a good visit after being seated. read more

After many years we decided to treat our staff to a local nice restaurant. We were all mostly disappointed after meeting the next day. No one wanted to say anything. Our steaks were overcooked. My prime rib although well seasoned was barely warm, definitely not medium and same for baked potato. The special of the night, the scallops, were overcooked and lacked any accompaniments. It looked like an appetizer but not at that price. Sad to say we won't be back. read more

the server was amazing, her custom service was on point. Ok now the reason it is 1 star. It was our grandpas bday dinner and all of our food was burnt and tasted lien burnt grill. read more

Stopped in here for dinner. Waitress was friendly and attentive. There was a ribs special in Tuesday, so I ordered a full rack of ribs, fries, and a side salad with ranch. The muffins came out nice and hot but were bland. The side salad was your typical side salad but was lacking cheese. The ranch was very runny and lacked flavor. The ribs were decent. I was not a fan of the BBQ sauce slathered on them and were a little small. Unfortunately I don't think I will be back. read more

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Food is consistently poor quality--it's hard to ruin a prime rib, but they manage. Service is inconsistent and management is borderline rude. My advice would be to spend your money somewhere else, somewhere where they respect their customers. read more

Atmosphere was great. Service was great. Prime rib was amazing. We both had it. Would recommend

Food is good. Service is good. Casual, comfortable environment. Owners are friendly people.

We love this place. Stopped in the other night and had a great waitress Emma wait on us. She was really fantastic. The food was awesome. I had the blacked Mahi Mahi sandwich and it was amazing. My wife had the grouper and it was perfect. We can walk there from our house so can't wait to go back. read more

Love the prime rib and sitting on the back deck. It's so peaceful and waitstaff is terrific!

Place was nice on the water. Place was crowded. Food was good as was the service. Had the haddock which was great and reasonably priced. Veggies good. Coconut shrimp was tasty too. read more

Rude management, poor quality food,, very disappointed lived here 15 yrs. & keep trying it, but now I'm done!

after passing this place for years I finally had the opportunity to try it. Well rounder early bird menu, I chose the baby backs with side and salad. Just the way I like my ribs, NOT fall off the bone, the full slab was enough for a take home second meal. my dinner companions had a gyros and a chopped steak dinner and everyone was pleased. Service was good, and the waterview added a special touch. FINALLY made it there and I know I'll go again. Nice menu - lots of choices especially the 4-6 early bird... surprisingly, no crowd or wait. read more

Excellent food and service. We had the bbq ribs and chicken teriyaki complimented with New England clam chowder and fresh salads. The owners couldn't be nicer. Highly recommend (: P.S. OPA!!! read more

Went on St. Patrick's Day and place was packed. Started out with a scare as we had made a reservation the day before but they didn't have it written down. Nevertheless, they got us seated quickly. We got calamari as appetizer; it is very tasty, I thought it was it over battered and fried, but my table mates liked it. The entrees we got were: prime rib, grouper, coconut shrimp. Prime rib was large, juicy tender and flavorful. The grouper was grilled just right. Coconut shrimp are large, crispy and tasty. I think they might work better as the appetizer. I don't think they prepare them there - probably purchased. The portions are large and the menu states there is a $3 charge to split. It might be worth doing that if you can't eat a lot. As another review mentioned, the side salad is just basic. For $2 you can substitute with soup. I got the lentil soup and it was very good. Dessert was the cheesecake and it is excellent. The food came out fast so you have to take your hat off to the kitchen staff. Our waitress was friendly but talked fast so felt a little rushed. It may have been because the place was packed. The restaurant has a fun decor and large picture windows look out to a canal with a sailboat. read more

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The food and service are always good. Sometimes they host large, noisy parties which interfere with my dining experience. It would be better if they had a closed off room, so the rest of us could enjoy our dinner in a more tranquil environment. read more

We have lived in Venice for over ten years and we just recently heard good things about your restaurant. Both of our visits have been very positive. From the moment we arrived the hostess is friendly and welcoming. The servers were both super nice, friendly and told us the specials. Our meals were HOT and delicious. We love the atmosphere and the view. We can even have a conversation without having to scream over the loud noise. We have had 2 excellent experiences. It's a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you! We will be back. Everyone is super nice read more

This was right on the water where outside seating was available. There appeared to be a dock where boats could stop in for a bite as well. The inside was much bigger than anticipated with lots of tables present. The service was friendly, and the food came out in a timely matter. The menu had traditional steakhouse and seafood items along with some Asian and Greek inspired dishes. For starters, the sesame encrusted tuna ($14.95) and spicy popcorn shrimp ($8.95) was ordered. The tuna was solid, a few pieces were fishy, but besides that, all good. The shrimp was mixed in with a boom boom sauce that was very tasty, nice balance of sweet and hot, but leaned more towards the hot side. I had the prime rib ($26.95) with a side of broccoli for an entrée. It also came with a house salad, no complaints there. I had the prime rib cooked medium and that was how it came out. The piece of meat was extremely tender and went well with both the horseradish sauce and au jus provided. The broccoli was very buttery and garlicky. I also tried the blackened swordfish special, not a lot of spice, but a pleasant piece of fish. Will I go back? Yes. read more

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We have been to Waterfront Too many times in the past. We usually order the Osso on Fridays. Tonight, we ordered two lobster tails which we have in the past on several occasions . I asked for the lobsters to be well done, and they both came out under cooked. We asked for them to be cooked a little more, when they came out, we left. It was not a great night, when you look forward to a great night. The bill was over $129.00 and I didn't talk to the owners as we were not feeling very good about coming here. I must say the lobster have always been to our satisfaction. read more

Wow We had an AMAZING dinner. Prime Rib med Rare was Perfect 5 w Top Notch Vermicelli Chicken noodle. Beautiful restaraunt. Our Waitress Skyla she is amazing love her suggestions. read more

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We love Waterfrontoo and our large group have been going there every Christmas Eve. We use to go to the Waterfront also till it closed. The food was delicious as always! Duck was fantastic along with the biggest coconut shrimp you have ever seen. They were fried perfectly... you must try this wonderful dish! Thank you staff for being open for us!!! read more

Freddy Vee Top Notch Restaurant & Bar MA snowbird ... this is our most frequently visited restaurant ...excellent in all parameters (food quality, options, prices, and quantity). We enjoyed the spaciousness inside and dining outside on the deck overlooking a picturesque waterway that has sailboats in view and even manatees (2 small ones seen on Mar 23, 2025). The difference maker is Eric who cares ...whose family ran the original Waterfront for 35 years ... the nicest guy and hardest worker ...he personally is "on the floor" helping kitchen or advancing prepared meals to customers with a wait staff that is shaped to his high standards (courteous, personable, and check backs on those served). Parking is nominal 100 spots and lot is filled to near capacity during snowbird season and for good reason ... they come back knowing this is a consistently top notch place to dine. Fred & Maureen March 25, 2025 read more

Great steak and atmosphere. Will be back again. Service was good and the place is clean. read more

There wasn't a wait but it was also 830pm. This was great for us. The food came out quickly. The server was very knowledgeable of the menu and was friendly, as well. I am deducting a star because the menu said cold water lobster tail but it was a Caribbean lobster tail. The filet was cooked perfectly and my husband enjoyed his prime rib. The atmosphere was really nice, too. read more

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Food is excellent!! Best fried shrimp around!! Service is always great! Cute restaurant on the side of the road going to Venice from Sarasota. read more

First visit and overall I was impressed. Sat at the bar for dinner and it was a busy place. I ordered the Filet & Lobster and sides of green beans and mushrooms & onions. Lobster was perfect. Filet was cooked to perfect temp of medium-rare but the outside was a bit burnt. Green beans had garlic and were awesome. Mushrooms & onions were excellent. The dinner rolls were beer bread which was unique but next time I'll pot for the garlic bread. Service was average due to busy bartenders Food 4.5 stars Service 3.5 stars Atmosphere 4.5 stars I will be back! read more

We went there on the premise of the positive reviews.we arrived no wait. We ordered HH drinks and escargot. If you want to throw up quickly order that. They were little hard tough balls overcooked in chopped garlic from a jar. They did remove from the bill. A plus?? Since I did not trust ordering fish after my rubber ball experience, I ordered the "special chicken homemade pot pie." If you want Swansons pot pie this is the place with frozen pastry dough on top. Definite Sysco material. My husband had the pork rib roast with fries. It was just ok. Very plain, no veggies some canned gravy. I am not surprised this place has not been written up. The area we're we sat was musty. Reminded me of an old restaurant. Depressing atmosphere.. To be honest I was not going to write a review but the unprofessionalism of the owner in his responses on these reviews is horrendous. That alone is a deterrent from going back. I think he made up those positive reviews. They are way too positive and misleading. He is sounding defensive and desperate. It is a shame. He is a bully. His help was nice. I hope he treats them well. read more