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656 reviews
3.9/5 average rating
Francis W.
Mays Landing, NJ
Patsy T.
Washington, DC
"Had to go to the DMV and found this place on the water. What a great find! I had the soup and salad for lunch and added shrimp, which was a good decision. Hubby had the grouper sandwich and it was really good!!!
We sat outside and it was a beautiful day and wonderful view. Will definitely go back!"
13 years ago
C V.
Atlantic Beach, FL
"Delicious fried shrimp! What do they put in the batter? Some herbs that really add flavor. Went with a large group - excellent service and lovely view! Could not have asked for more!"
13 years ago
Angela H.
Haddon Heights, NJ
"My high expectations really were not met when I ate here. It's the truth. I drove a little out of my way while on a business trip to grab food here and while the food was okay, I thought it could have been better. I arrived right on time--happy hour! The food I ordered was off of the happy hour menu and were finger foods, like coconut shrimp. Most of..." Read more
13 years ago
Bob L.
Tampa, FL
"Palmetto's waterfront has never looked better with its large marina, condos, and nearby historic district. The crowning touch of the docks is the Riverside Reef and Grill, a three-story structure at the tip of the main pier. The restaurant is on the first floor while the top floors serve banquets, weddings, and meetings.Riverhouse has the huge seaf..." Read more
13 years ago
Ron H.
Palmetto, FL
"They started out trying to appeal to the public with good food, service & music. As time passed we experience a lack of service once seated, no entertainment, early closing & very poor bar service."
13 years ago
Li H.
Birmingham, MI
"My husband and I are always looking for cool and good restaurants that we can stop at on our way to Tampa International from Long Boat Key, Palmetto is about halfway for us. Our criteria is that there must be a water view, outside seating and of course, good food. This restaurant far exceeded our expectations. We first stopped at the Riverside Cafe, whic..." Read more
13 years ago
Alex F.
Lexington, KY
"Excellent shrimp po boy sandwich and fresh "huge" raw oysters. Great outdoor seating with a fantastic view of the marina."
13 years ago
Tim S.
Buffalo, NY
"Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. I had the Butterfish and grilled Mahi entrees on two visits which were both great. Can't beat the view on the river paired with $2 beer specials either!
Now instead of coming here for when I am working in the area, I just need to buy and live on one of the yachts and go here all the time."
13 years ago
Kenny R.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
"The view from the deck is nice. The food was nothing special. The service was good. The food was ok, but again, nothing special. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit."
13 years ago
Rikki R.
Franklin, TN
"Great food, great view, great drinks! Peaceful location and atmosphere. Happy hour specials were OK, not fantastic prices. The food was great from the pineapple bread to butterfish. I will return on my next trip to the area."
13 years ago
L C.
Palmetto, FL
"Great location. The menu is ok, a bit pricey for the quality. Eat here if you don't want to drive out to the beach for sunset.
Make sure you arrive well in time for happy hour, iif that's your thing. They also cut it off well in advance of 6pm with some lame excuse about the computer won't take new orders ?"
13 years ago
Amy S.
Los Angeles, CA
"Don't plan a party or large event here!!Sadly my brother's rehearsal dinner was ruined because we came here with our group! If this wasn't the only upscale (ish) restaurant in the area we would have walked out and gone somewhere else, but we had no choice but to begrudgingly stick around and hope for the best...My brother and his fiancé plann..." Read more
13 years ago
Kelly H.
Bradenton, FL
"The view was great. The food...ummm....bland. I had blackened salmon and it was salmon. No great flavor to it. The mashed potatoes were just that. bland. My friend had salmon spread. it was ok. bland. Tomato Basil soup he loved. View was fabulous. Service was great. Food we had was ok. Won't rush back. Wouldn't rave about it either."
13 years ago
Carole W.
St Petersburg, FL
"We found this place online and glad we did. The foor was very good and plentiful, We will go back when it is cooler to sit outside but in the meantime we will go back for the food and atmosphere. Worth the 30 minute drive. They do have a shuttle from the end of the pier but after dinner you need the walk!"
14 years ago
J Z.
Tampa Bay, FL
"You are paying for the view and not the quality of food.
Buffet was OK, but overpriced at $17 per.
I had green eggs, literally. I was told it from their cooking pans,but still...really?"
14 years ago
S J.
Bradenton, FL
"Rule of life: What starts bad usually ends bad.We are locals and paid our first visit on 4-1-12 about 4:15. Were seated at once. They had good business for the time of day, but not crowded. Server breezed by; stated his name and said would be back later to take a drinks order. He was abrupt. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and when he..." Read more
14 years ago
Alex S.
Bradenton, FL
"I have dined at this place frequently and have always enjoyed it; however out of curiosity I read the review of this place and had found that a couple of the most recent reviewers had given it poor ratings. So, I felt compelled to dine there this past weekend just to see if the quality had gone down. Well, in my opinion, the place is operating and tasting ju..." Read more
14 years ago
Ken B.
Bradenton, FL
"Fabulous views of the river with a great menu. We have been a dozen times and will continue. Tbs up PS.Situated a long walk on the pier but there is a cart available if needed"
14 years ago
Steve G.
Kittery Point, ME
"Not sure what is going on here as in the past this has been a respectable place for a fine meal. We waited 35 minutes past our reservation for a table but they gave us 2 appetizers on the house. So far, so good kinda. The food was horrible. I had lobster tails doused in paprika, almost unedible, grouper stuffed with lobster cake was certainly sub par and mos..." Read more
14 years ago
Ma R.
San Pedro, CA
"The best part of the restaurant is the view and location. Other than that, the food is overrated. We came here for lunch and wanted some fresh Florida fish; however for the price we were quite disappointed. My father's grouper sandwich was NOT fresh. In fact, quite fishy in taste & smell. My mahi-mahi sandwich was better. However at $15 a pop for those s..." Read more
14 years ago
ruthanne s.
Tampa, FL
"Very disappointed for several reasons. First,we were seated by the hostess and waited at least 10 probably 15 minutes without any waitstaff approaching our table. I got up and spoke to the hostess who said "no one has been to your table?Then a waitress came to our table and said they just told her to wait on us. We ordered drinks and t..." Read more
14 years ago
Rudi F.
Bradenton, FL
"We love to come here around sunset time and during Happy Hour. It's a great place. We really like the Mahi Mahi -- lightly blackened -- with remoulade sauce."
14 years ago
Antony D.
St. Petersburg, FL
"Great restaurant to visit by boat. Great location, great food, great service. They also have a private room for banquets/ weddings."
14 years ago
Florida G.
Bradenton, FL
"Run, don't walk, away from this place. There are WAY too many lovely eateries with a view of the beautiful Manatee River without having to put up with the crap this owner gives you. Not enough kitchen help, excuses, excuses, excuses and never an apology although it took 1 1/2 HOURS to get our food! Took 20 minutes just to get a drink order. And this was d..." Read more
15 years ago
"Great food super service and wonderful views of the Manatee and downtown Bradenton, can't get any better for the area......"
13 years ago