50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Cortez

“We had the pompano fish, Atlantic salmon and seafood salad sandwich. ALL delicious! The woman who took our order was warm and friendly and was glad to answer any questions we had as this was our first visit. We are not from this area but plan to visit yearly and Star Fish will definitely be on our list of places to eat!“

“Since moving from NY 5 years ago, this is the best Reuben I've had in Florida! The pickles are outstanding. Half sours 🤤I'm looking forward to trying their matzo soup. While I haven't been to their location, DoorDash orders have been flawless! I'll be back!!! 🙂 🙂“

“Went in for the first time today and I highly recommend the Mexican eggrolls and the guacamole is delicious also . Thank you for a large portion of chips also“

“Friendly staff along with excellent food!! I Would highly recommend..“

“We had a party of six. The owner and the waitress were amazing and very knowledgeable on the menu and drinks. The food looked amazing and also was very tasty. The desserts were delicious. The wine was excellent. The atmosphere was very cozy and chill. I highly recommend this restaurant for your next dining opportunity.“

“The best ice cream in Florida! Generous portions, friendly staff and a wonderful location. You can sit inside or outside, both are fun. Can't wait to go back, yummy!!!“

“My friend and I went on Saturday night. We both had a drink and ordered appetizer while looking at the menu. Our waiter was right there with our hot appetizer within minutes. We both ordered shrimp and scallops coleslaw hush puppies along with our fried calamari appetizer. Our food was one of the best we've had in and around Bradenton/Sarasota. The atmosphere was perfect and service was the best. I cant wait to go back.“

“Very special place with delicious, authenthic food. Lovely wait staff.“

“Great selection of flavors, and all the bartenders are super friendly“

“Awesome place! Staff were great, food was delicious and can’t wait to go back!“

“Sam, was the best, best service on the Island. We had a great time at the Ugly Grouper and Sam was the best server ! I can’t recommend that his place enough. The food was amazing! Everyone enjoy!!!“

“We ordered Pizza and it was delicious!! The service was great!! Sophia made us feel welcome and was very pleasant. She must have visited our table 6 or 7 times making sure we were doing ok.“

“AMI Pizza was good and our order was ready in 10 minutes.“

“Highly recommend! The drinks and Açaí bowl are amazing. Fresh fruits and very good!“

“I love this place. becoming so addicted

Parking: Plenty of free parking

Kid-friendliness: totally kid, friendly and safe

Wheelchair accessibility: the parking is great and the outside sitting“

“Great food and great service. Our waiter Rogelio was excellent. Very nice ambiance, highly recommend Harry's.“

“Excellent!!!! Unexpected. Very happy to find this restaurant. Delicious food, served beautifully, seasoned to perfection, and our server, Linda, added to the great experience. Go!“

“🇩🇪 Wundervoller Besuch – absolut empfehlenswert! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🇭🇺 Wir waren gestern in diesem liebevoll geführten Laden und sind rundum begeistert! Der Baumkuchen war ein Traum – frisch, saftig und mit viel Liebe gemacht. Dazu ein hervorragender Kaffee, der das Genusserlebnis perfekt abgerundet hat. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die unglaublich freundliche Eigentümerin, mit der wir ein sehr nettes Gespräch führen durften. Man spürt sofort, mit wie viel Herzblut sie ihr Geschäft führt. Auch der Service war aufmerksam und herzlich – man fühlt sich sofort willkommen. Das Geschäft selbst ist sehr sauber und gepflegt, mit einer warmen Atmosphäre, in der man gerne verweilt. Wir kommen definitiv wieder – ein echter Geheimtipp!“

“Back Alley is my favorite shop at my favorite beach. Its usually an every day stop while we're staying on the island. The coffee is always fantastic and I find the best souvenirs there. I especially love drinking coffee from my Back Alley Insulated cup at home because it reminds me of my happy place when I cant be there. Today was a fantastic day because I got to visit Back Alley! It was our first time in since all the storm damage and the place looks even more beautiful than it did before!“

“Nick is very knowledgeable and provides an excellent product. I highly recommend!!“

“This is my tribe and is the absolute best vibe in all of Bradenton. I love this place!“

“Best burger in Anna Maria. Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff. We felt so welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed the food with a cold beer!“

“Great place to get an icy cool treat. Place is very clean, great employees that have great recommendations as well.“

“Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Ellenton, FL After spending the day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, my fiancé and I decided to stop by Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Ellenton—and we’re so glad we did! We ordered fried oysters, French fries, and cheese grits, and everything was absolutely delicious. The oysters were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside. The cheese grits were just the way I like them—nice and thick—and the fries were a great complement to the meal. Even better, our food arrived quickly and fresh. Our waitress, Lilly, was fantastic, providing friendly and attentive service. We also appreciated how the rest of the staff greeted us warmly as we walked through the restaurant. It’s little details like that that make a place feel extra welcoming. The restaurant itself was clean and well-kept, including the bathrooms, which is always a big plus. Anna Maria Oyster Bar now has four locations, and after this experience, I’d definitely visit again. If you’re in the Ellenton area and craving fresh seafood with great service, this spot is a must-try!“

“Lea and Dan run a fantastic place! They heard it was our anniversary date and got us the best seat with a 180° view of the water. Treated my wife and I to a fantastic slice of cheesecake.

Thanks Dan for the business card, ill email you!“

“Been here a few times now and loved it every time. The employees are great! There's one we usually see and I wish I knew their name, but they always seem very genuine and present in the conversation and I appreciate that. Also, they all make great gelati creations. I hope they all get more money bc they deserve it.“

“Don't have an attitude? the host or Hostess will happily give you one. I would buy this restaurant just to fire them. Local? they'll treat you like a tourist which you would think they would be good to because they are the suckers they are dying to get in. " Hi how long for 2 people"? an hour to an hour and a half out of season.... no "I'm sorry, the wait is over an hour" nope you get "Fair enough" when you say you don't want to wait that long. no reservations yet some dude with a party of 4 just walked right in and was seated.... over rated is an understatement. AVOID ...NOT WORTH IT. Possibly the most overrated restaurant in an area of bad restaurants“

“Amazing restaurant. Great choice of wine. I highly recommend. Very nice vibe.“

“First time tonight and I LOVE this place! The owners and staff were friendly and gracious. I didn't eat, but the menu looked great. I'm excited to go to more events here!“

“Great food and atmosphere, if you haven’t come yet, you must!“

“Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Ellenton, FL After spending the day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, my fiancé and I decided to stop by Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Ellenton—and we’re so glad we did! We ordered fried oysters, French fries, and cheese grits, and everything was absolutely delicious. The oysters were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside. The cheese grits were just the way I like them—nice and thick—and the fries were a great complement to the meal. Even better, our food arrived quickly and fresh. Our waitress, Lilly, was fantastic, providing friendly and attentive service. We also appreciated how the rest of the staff greeted us warmly as we walked through the restaurant. It’s little details like that that make a place feel extra welcoming. The restaurant itself was clean and well-kept, including the bathrooms, which is always a big plus. Anna Maria Oyster Bar now has four locations, and after this experience, I’d definitely visit again. If you’re in the Ellenton area and craving fresh seafood with great service, this spot is a must-try!“

“If you are in the Bradenton, Florida area I highly recommend visiting Bayshore Nutrition. The owner is so nice, the store is beautifully decorated and the teas, protein donuts, energy bites, chocolate pb protein parfait were outstanding! We will definitely be back! 🫶🏼🙌🏻“

“I booked a three hour outing yesterday with Captain Bill for my husband’s 63rd! We drove down from SC to visit my aunt and uncle who live here. Bill was a joy and despite the windy, cooler weather, we had a blast! We would def book a repeat outing in the summer. Highly recommend this outfit for some fun time out on the water.“

“Loved this place! Thank you for taking care of us!“

“First time visiting. Very cute downtown location. Parking can be a little tight. We ordered the Cheese Flatbread and the special of the day the Beef Tenderloin Board. The flatbread was good and the tenderloin board was amazing. We had sweet tea to drink which turned out to be a sweetened light green tea. Very tasty and refreshing. We enjoyed that surprise.“

“Amazingly fresh and delicious food, an adorable, cozy atmosphere, and wonderful, personable owners, including Oliver. 🐾 Can’t wait to return!“

“We booked sun coast cuisine for an intimate dinner for our girls trip. We did a seafood tapas menu and Melissa was pleasure to work with. She helped customized a menu over the phone prior to the trip and created an amazing menu. This was the best meal I had in Anna Maria and in my whole life. She is an amazing chef and genuine hostess! Save yourself the hassle of going out to eat and book her. The Spanish octopus was incredible. We also enjoyed the ceviche, tuna and grouper bites. Every bite was delicious! I can't wait to come back and have another dinner experience with her. She also left the kitchen spotless when she was done. She is a culinary fairy!“

“1000% recommend the Baked Feta Cheese & Roasted Tomatoes with Shishito Peppers - wonderful tapa! Cute restaurant, great wine list and most nights have live music. Spread the word!!!“

“�����we are in love ! Delicious food great atmosphere and staff we will definitely be back“

“We love this place!…the food and ambience are fantastic!, plus the service is first rate!…In fact we had the same server we had last May when we were here on vacation and she remembered us!, now that we will be living down here, definitely will be eating there a lot more!…If you want great home cooked food, with Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options, this is the place to go!!!“

“My son and I love having tea parties together here.“

“We found this little coffee shop on our way to Myakka State Park. I don’t drink coffee, but my daughter does. The reviews were great so we stopped by. It’s super cute inside and they also have seating outside. There is also a water bowl outside, filled with water, for your furry friends if you brought them with you. We don’t remember what my daughter ordered, but she asked what they recommended for a first time visitor. She said it was really good. If you like coffee, give it a try and don’t forget to get your sticker if you collect them from different coffee shops like my kids do lol. Parking seemed a little challenging, as we found ourselves on the backside of the building in what seemed to be a hotel garage parking lot. But that might just be us, as we were unfamiliar with the area.“

“Great, casual, friendly spot.“

“Great little hidden gem in Downtown Sarasota. Great coffee and customer service ☕️“

“This is the best ice cream on the island bar none! Have been coming to it for over 30 years including the old location. The owner is top notch. Enjoyed chatting with him just ahead of the fourth over some of his award winning ice cream. My go to spot on the island.“

“I gotta say, Alicia at Paddywagon is awesome! She’s super friendly and makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. Even when the place is packed, she never lets you wait too long for a drink. Alicia knows her stuff when it comes to making drinks. She’s quick, and her cocktails are always spot on. Plus, she’s really good at remembering what you like if you’re a regular. She’s always got a smile on her face and is up for a chat, which makes hanging out at Paddywagon even better. The bar’s always clean and she handles everything like a pro, even when things get a little crazy. If you’re looking for a good time and great service, Alicia’s your girl. Go check her out at Paddywagon – you won’t be disappointed!“

“Enjoyed dinner at Green Zebra tonight. Fabulous selection of menu entrees. Our party of 6 (plus 2 grandchildren) enjoyed several dishes including Barramundi, Short Ribs and Smoked Weygu beef w/portobello mushrooms paired with a variety of delicious wines….. we will be back for sure!“

“Great seating on water ::: birds, ducks, boats.🛥️ Well behaved dogs are welcome too- wonderful family atmosphere is the theme for the staff You will come back again & again❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Love their fish tacos! My husband had a hamburg on Monday night and enjoyed that too! We love coming on Monday night and Friday night for the live music!!! Mike Sales and Bobby Stillwell!!!!“

“The Shrimp and Lobster risotto is amazing! Can’t wait to have it again on our next trip.“