Location: Cortez
Top Restaurants in Cortez
Best American food near Cortez, Florida, United States
Reviews on American food in Cortez, Florida, United States. Cortez, a census-designated place (CDP) in Manatee County, Florida, United States, is a small Gulf coast commercial fishing village that was founded by settlers from North Carolina in the 1880s. The population was 4,491 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bradenton–Sarasota–Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Cortez
10. Annie's Bait & Tackle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Jhgramma
Not too many of these old Florida places lest. Annieâs sells bait to the fishermen, but also serves food and drinks on their outdoor patio. Nothing fancy, just laid back, good food overlooking the water. Couldnât ask for more!
9. Cortez Clam Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By zoolander96
My date had never had raw oysters....he loved them! Nate took great care of us at the bar. The clams were steamed perfectly and in an awesome garlic butter sauce...absolutely perfect. Iâm from the Chesapeake Bay Area and I know oysters...these were fresh and good quality! Shelley is awesome too, this place has excellent service and live music! What more can you ask for?
8. Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1743 reviews
Enjoy a delicious fresh Florida seafood meal inside the quaint dining room, on the outdoor covered deck or under the ancient Buttonwood Trees overlooking picturesque Sarasota Bay. Farm to fork, gulf to table and pasture to plate. It's waterfront dining wi
Reviewed By Travelermary123
Food was amazing! âJohnny the Greekâ was a fabulous server! Our Grouper was fresh, and the Brussels sprout appetizer delightful. Food was timely and the ambiance was so cozy coastal! Not a chain restaurant with cookie cutter food. Easily adaptable and tasty! We learned that Cliff was the chef and his entrees for our party weâre All spot on!Mary,Thank you for coming in to dine with us. I am glad that you enjoyed your meals and that Johnny took fantastic care of you and your party.Chelsea Matelau, General Manager
7. Seafood Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 852 reviews
New Florida Flavor, Old Florida Feel! The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill has been a Cortez landmark since 1971. Accessible by both land and sea, The Seafood Shack has a 68-slip marina, a bar & grill with an outdoor waterfront patio and a private 6,000
Reviewed By arc2
Went to this restaurant hoping for some good seafood and we were not disappointed! The food was great and the service was superior. We ordered appetizers which we normally don't do and everything was great; highly recommend the coconut shrimp and the New England Clam Chowder. Besides the food, the view is great. We had a great time and, most importantly, really enjoyed our food. One more thing ... they do not rush you! Definitely will go back and soon!
6. Cortez Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By markandmichelefenter
For a hidden gem, with great views and true history, go here! We go several times a year and are really not disappointed. Food is sometimes hit or miss and the prices are higher but overall, a great place to hang outside and enjoy the ambiance! Drinks are cold and STRONG....Prefer beer in bottle than draft, as it gets warm to quick. I tried the Cabo Rita and it was fabulous...9.00 but huge drink and soooooo tasty! Our meal was grouper bites and hushpuppies with fried oysters......Very good!
5. O'Shucks Raw Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By richard s
Owner opened new restaurant on AMI called Pig Out. O'Shucks has good fish and chips and rustic atmosphere. Prices are creeping up. You can get a whole hog fish. Hidden gem.
4. Swordfish Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1244 reviews
Reviewed By Gloriboss
What a great evening! We were worried because the parking lot was full, but our party of four was seated immediately at a small table. Tammy, our waitress, was awesome and at her suggestion facilitated a move to a larger, more comfortable booth. She continued to advise and entertain us through our excellent seafood dinner and enticed us to return to try the prime rib special. The blues band playing at the outdoor bar provided after dinner entertainment. We will be back!
3. Cortez Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Breakfast & Lunch Diner located in the heart of Cortez Fishing Village. Visit us for a cup of coffee, a delicious breakfast and a chat with the locals!
Reviewed By Bushman1
Stopped at this little gem for breakfast and we throughly enjoyed every minute of our visit. The service was impeccable and the cafe is immaculate!I had 2 eggs with hash brown potatoes and corned beef hash. My wife had eggs bacon and hash brown potatoes. Everything was cooked just how we ask and our server was very pleasant and accommodating!We are looking forward to lunch, this is where the locals congregate so don't miss this gem of a cafe!!!Thanks for.a wonderful meal, CraigHi!Thank you for the wonderful reviews! Come back and see us soon.Cortez Cafe
2. Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1130 reviews
We are a quaint little Restaurant and Marina on the ICW at Marker 48. We cut our fresh fish daily on the docks and have a variety from seafood to burgers... Ceasar salads to chicken bites for the little ones on our Menu. Our view is beautiful and the Dolp
Reviewed By jeaninemartinez
This restaurant was recommended to us several different times by locals and it didn't disappoint. The food was excellent and while not cheap, was lower in price than similar places over on Anna Maria island proper. So you know: Super casual, outdoor means the "floor" is essentially made out of shells. It may have been the time of year, but the little "no see ums" ate us alive. We saw one couple leave. You have to balance that against the really great food. I think we would do it again- but would put on our bug spray first!
1. Caddy's Bradenton
Overall Ratings
3 based on 137 reviews
Beautiful Waterfront Restaurant in Bradenton, Florida on the Manatee River. Enjoy dining outside on the beach or under a large tropical tiki bar setting. The views are great either way. Waterfront dining serving the freshest seafood, steaks and drinks. Vi
Reviewed By kaye f
Love this Bar! Waitress was great ( Hannah) Beer was great. ( I don't do their wine because if the plastic glasses.) I had the fish tacos. They were good ...But... You get about a .5 oz of fish per taco!! Not kidding!!Really, seems like for $9.50 you should get a LOT more! Other annoying factor was group of 20-30 year olds vaping. Hiding it ( they thought)... But blowing out smoke... and passing it to each other and trying to act like they weren't....... so rude in a restaurant where others are eating. Two other couples on outside perimeter were smoking too! The guy with the beard should be more diligent about this. I'd bet he is a smoker. If this is a continuous problem, we will stop coming here. Even tho it is a great Bradenton lunch and dinner place. We always bring out of town company here!
