50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Cortez

“Enjoyed lunch yesterday with friends. Food was great. Our server was Bella who was amazing. Great personality and made us feel special.“

“Thoroughly enjoyed my first time here. The Salmon Bowl was amazing, as well as the calamari. We had Madison as our bartender/waitress. She was truly a gem !“

“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!“

“Honestly the best meal I’ve had on AMI and we’ve been coming to the beach ten years. Love this new restaurant!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Great food and great venue for music on weekends.“

“I walked in and was greeted with the best hello, how can I help you attitude. Madi and Tiffany were the most helpful young ladies I’ve ever met. Thank you both so much for your kindness and outgoing personalities to make my meal the best EVER!! I’ll definitely be back!!“

“We had a great experience tonight! With two littles, they knowingly placed us in front of the fish tank to help with entertainment. Our server was speedy, kind, and had honest and helpful recommendations for the food. Everything was fast, fresh, and delicious. The lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, Salmon Renee, and Blood Orange Margarita were the table faves! We are Tampa locals and will be back!“

“Brunch! The best! Great service, food excellent. Definitely will be back and it’s local for us...“

“I love Sam's!!!! I feel right at home!! I get hugs and 5 star treatment when I'm there. Great food and lots of laughs!!! I recommend this place for sure!!!! Thank y'all for what you do!!!!!“

“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“

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

“I had a fantastic evening at Ocean Prime and want to give a special thank you to Mikiah, who took care of our food and drink orders at the bar. She was incredibly attentive, answered all of our questions with patience and detail, and clearly knows her craft. We truly appreciated her service and look forward to returning—hopefully with Mikiah behind the bar again!“

“Great ocean scenery while eating at the outdoor area!“

“It was a stormy day that ended with a rainbow at Mar Vista. The food was perfect!!“

“Happy we went. True Jumbo crabs!“

“Our favorite place! We go a few times a month for NE steamers, and occasionally a few other items! Today we both had NE steamers, I had a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder and my boyfriend had whole belly fried clam plate. The chowder was delicious. I have had Manhattan chowder a few other places but this was chuck full of clams and ingredients! Our server told me they make all chowder and soups homemade. Next time I’ll try NE chowder, only reason I didn’t was because I can’t have flour and most have that in it My boyfriend also loved his clams and we both always love the steamers. They have a fish market also so you can get something to take home and cook for the next evening! We always sit at the bar. All servers are friendly and polite. We have been there tons of times and always had excellent service and fabulous food! Prices are very reasonable and we highly recommend Captain Brian’s! They are closed on Sundays . Love love this gem of a place!!“

“Wonderful staff. Took my granddaughter who goes to IMG for supper. Excellent food and service! Thank you!“

“First time ever going here but the food is AMAZING! It was so good! Probably the best seafood boil I’ve had. Some of the down sides about my experience was the atmosphere can be very overwhelming. It’s REALLY loud in there. Too much happening at one time. There is a lady that comes to your table and has you posed for pictures which was really awkward but on the plus side you get a free picture. Also our waitress which I think was named Cynthia, was not great. We ordered an appetizer that we never got until probably 20 minutes after our food, we barely saw her ever, had to get her attention when she passed by to get drink refills. Anything we asked her to bring us we had to wait minimum 15 minutes to get if not longer. I would definitely eat here again but probably to go only.“

“Juan was our waiter and he was great! The food was hot, served timely; he anticipated refills; we didn't have to track him down to ask for something. It was a totally wonderful dining experience and we will ask for him again!“

“Fantastic service, very clean and great food!“

“One of our favorite spots for food .. always go to St Armand’s and decided to check out the Longboat location, it did not disappoint! Views, service, easy docking 💗💗💗“

“We had a lovely dinner at Jack Dusty last night we went for what they call Prosecco and Pearls which was champagne and oysters. The oysters are from the East Coast and the West Coast and we kept it all coming as our server. Austin was so friendly prompt professional made us feel welcome. We sat outside on the terrace. The weather was beautiful. Everything was a perfect 10.! 🎉“

“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!“

“We come here every year for the atmosphere and food. Our server, Chris, was top notch! Love this restaurant and it’s a must on every trip we take there.“

“Great experience. Wonderful food, enthusiastic staff. All of us enjoyed our meals and the ambiance. What fun!“

“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.“

“Just returned from a great short trip to Bradenton Fl. Had a chance to visit here briefly. Wasn't sure what to expect due to some negative reviews. As a veteran server myself, I was very impressed with the food quality and service as well as the view. Started out with Cajun shrimp. Yum! Onto Pasta Primavera. Cooked perfectly. I always say all diners should have to do this job double shift just for one day. I totally recommend this restaurant while in the area.“

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

“I just provided DJ services there for a recent wedding and it was great. The room is small but is perfect for smaller size weddings and the staff is wonderful.“

“Our waitress was awesome and the food was delicious. I loved the coconut shrimp 🍤 and our drinks were so good!“

“Took a leap of faith on this restaurant on a one day visit to Sarasota with a dear friend. Downtown location puts Selva Grill right in the heart of a very nice part of the city away from the tourist area. Nice bar with great bartenders and superbly crafted drinks. We sat just off the bar at a window and enjoyed watching the place fill up as our dinner progressed. Our server, Eric, was OUTSTANDING. Attentive to our needs and requests, kept our water glasses full and paced our meal so we could savor every course. Appetizers and Ceviches are incredible and our Sea Bass and Lamb chop entrees were a feast for eyes and palate. We will happily drive from Naples to Sarasota again soon just to enjoy this great venue.“

“I ordered the grouper fish tacos, blackened, and they were absolutely amazing. All the flavors blended perfectly and I highly recommend them. Also, sub your fries for onion rings - they are huge and delicious! Bonus - the Basil Gimlet was refreshing, yet strong 🙂“

“This place is fabulous!! Been coming here for 4 years! We’re from the north and we don’t have markets like this. The staff is very nice and very knowledgeable. Always a pleasure to purchase anything from the folks here.“

“Without a doubt the best restaurant in the area. Perfect, old style French. Family run.“

“Absolutely our favorite restaurant! The owners, staff all make you feel at home. The service, food, wine, music and atmosphere is perfect. Scarpino’s is definitely are GO To Spot, whether by ourselves or hosting company. Be sure to check it out! Ciao, Ciao!“

“Fantastic spot! We went there for lunch today and had a great time. The food was spot on. I wish I had the downtown dip right now! We will be back!“

“Ordered the seafood pineapple dish, and it made my day. The flavors all came together, and the amount of fresh seafood was more than ample. The tables are clean, and the plating of the dishes is suberb. I sample a margarita and realized we will be returning.“

“Totally worth the wait for their re-opening! Absolutely amazing food and cocktails and not as pricey as one would think! Amazing, knowledgeable staff…listen to what they say and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Wonderful service and delicious food Friday night. Table of 7. It was perfect.“

“The food was great.Enjoy it to the maximum [Original] LA comida due estupenda. LA disfrute all maximo“

“Beautiful and delicious! The owners are wonderful and friendly. Ask for anything they can make anything you want the Italian authentic style.“

“Really nice restaurant with authentic Greek cuisine, portions were tasty and a good size, wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. We will definitely be back.“

“Delicious food friendly attentive service ! Big menu many mouth watering choices!“

“Excellent beach vibe with a tremendous selection of food. The duck is my favorite“

“Always stop here when we are in town. It's not the fanciest or probably the best food but it's locally owned and something unique to the area. Always love supporting smaller businesses and have always had great service while eating at a place with a unique atmosphere“