Mainstay and Barnacles Bar

A nice location that I visited while visiting the gulf coast. Food was decent, drinks were cold, and overall a pleasurable experience. Visited by boat and had plenty of dock space. Walked up to bar area where we ordered drinks and started tab and walked up to a table to sit for lunch. While we got out food, ended up walking up to bar for another drink. While this part falls on me, did not pay close attention to the bill and realized they tagged on a service fee, which was essentially the tip. I generously tipped on the total balance, not realizing tip was included. Once back at home, attempted to contact the location and never heard back. While it clearly falls on me, think it is crappy when locations tag on service fees for small groups. Mix in a few cocktails, and pretty sure I'm not the only person who fell for this. Don't mind paying island pricing, however the added service charge is annoying especially when you are pretty much expected to walk up to bar and order your drinks. guess the servers had a good tip day. would probably go back, but would be more attentive to the tip surcharge.

Food was good and highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Sandwich, Mainstay Fries

We tried to contact them about bringing a large group for lunch. No phone, no email, and they did not respond to multiple inquires on their website. I guess they're not interested in our business so we'll go elsewhere. There's lots of other choices.

Service: 1

Food was good and quick service. Quiet laid-back atmosphere.

It's great to be able to visit again. Fun setting with happy, friendly staff. Great to visit by boat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Very expensive for 3 people. 150 is a lot for us and we didn't even order much. Burger King has much better hamburgers. Will not be going there. Bad smell of dead fish when sitting outside. No waitresses, you have to go up to the counter to order.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Love the atmosphere. Food was okay at best, portions were small considering price. Drinks over priced. Did not appreciate they automatically charged a 20% service charge. Watch your bill. Paid $180 for 4 sandwiches and 4 drinks. Enjoyed the experience but won't return. Lots of other choices of waterfront restaurants.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Great location …BUT BEWARE OF A SERVICE FEE. Kind of sneaky . My friend commented on how expensive it was, so I looked at the receipt and they tacked on nearly $20 without his knowledge. Oh, they also add a premium if you use a credit card .

Didn’t eat here , only had drinks. 4 stars because the flys were obnoxious sitting outside with our drinks. 5 of us and they added a large automatic tip, so read your check carefully

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Went for lunch on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The drinks were cold and the food was delicious. We will definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos

Great food and service was superb. The team was working hard to ensure everyone was well taken care of. We will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this boat-up gem 1 week before Ian. Wicked bummer to think of it’s current state but when it reopens I’ll be one of the first tying up to their dock.

Great meal, fun staff and relaxing environment

W restaurant

This is one of our favorite places to go by boat. Great place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5