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We were just over in Bradenton Beach and decided to cross the bridge to Cortez and hit this place for dinner after seeing the reviews. The parking attendants were professional and directed us where to park and enter the restaurant. No wait to sit inside for a party of 5. We ordered breaded mushrooms, peal & eat shrimp and conch fritters for an appetizer. All were average with the fritters being too dark. I had a bowl of lobster and potato soup that was excellent and the best I had on AMI with large pieces of lobster. My main entree was the blackened combo platter. The shrimp and scallops along with the mahi mahi were good but not blackened as requested but more of a bronze. I enjoyed the side of smoked baked beans and a very small side of pineapple coleslaw. The award winning key lime pie was very good but not the best I had in AMI. A little too sweet. The shock top pitchers of beer were the most affordable we had on our vacation and poured into frosted mugs. High/low picnic and bar seating. Indoor/outdoor bar. Deck with water views. Economical serving items from styrofoam plates and bowls, paper menus to plasticware. Small discount for cash payment. Excellent service from our 9 year veteran Virginia. Pricing is on the high side for the setting. Virginia brought it up to the 4 star ⭐️ overall rating. I probably would return for lunch and sit on the deck to give them another try.

Nyor MirrorNyor Mirror
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Friday was a beautiful Florida day. We decided to visit the Bradenton area and found ourselves in one of our favorite areas, Cortez. Cortez is a small historic fishing village located just before leaving the mainland and crossing onto Bradenton Beach. We had never been to the Tide Tables and had always wanted to give it a try, so we pulled into the fairly small parking lot (which has a person directing traffic). We were there at almost 1:00 PM and the place was crowded. As a little background, this is a small typical Cortez laid-back, No Frills Fish Shack. The hostess let us know that she could seat us at the inside bar. The menu is loaded with lots of Great choices. We came for the seafood, so we checked out the menu and found two items to try - The Shrimp Po’ Boy which comes with chips and coleslaw and the Grilled Fresh Mahi Mahi, which comes with french fries and coleslaw. Both dishes were excelent and we loved every bite. If you are looking for a spot with Great food and a relaxed atmosphere, you need to try the Tide Tables in Cortez.

Chuck CarrollChuck Carroll
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We'd driven past this place more than once coming in and out of AMI the last couple of years and really never even noticed it...except that the parking lot was generally always full. So after checking around it seemed that the people who responded to my questions were very high on rating this place as a great place to get some great local food.... They were correct! The hostess was very accommodating to our needs and found us seating quicker than anticipated. The server was a bit slow on the soda refills though, which is a pet peeve of mine. The Fish Tacos were Blackened Mahi with a sesame-ginger sauce....ohhh baby are they tasty! Blackened Mojo Chicken for the Mrs was rated as excellent as well. Our associate had the Fried Mahi dinner and it looked as good as it was in size...a good portion! The sides were average fair but decent...no complaints just seemed abit short as compared to the meals. We'll definitely be back again in the future. Watched the end of a beautiful sunset as we waited to be seated...good time!

Gene HindersGene Hinders
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A couple of locals recommended this place. I do not recommend this place. The atmosphere was okay but that's where things Fall apart. The meals were expensive. I got a grouper fillet basket with fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw could've been bought from a supplier. It was in a tiny cup. The fish was a Three ounce piece grilled. But no seasoning I could taste. Even a little Old Bay sprinkled on top would've kicked it up a notch. My wife had 'blackened' mahi mahi with 3 scallops and 3 large shrimp. My expensive IPA beer came in a cheap cup. Plastic ware. I know what blackened fish is supposed to be and as a chef myself, and I would guess they put some kind of red sauce that appears to be blackened identically on all three items. And the Mahi did not appear to be very fresh. I know all restaurants since COVID have had to explore higher prices but this meal ended up being over $80.00 with a 10% tip. However the French fries were really good. You decide.

Glenn Smith (Smitty Nuc-Guy)Glenn Smith (Smitty Nuc-Guy)
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We visited here at the beginning of last month and enjoyed the experience overall. It was a very hot day, so inside seating was the way to go. The hostess who greeted us was friendly, and our server was as well. Our order for lunch included the Thai chili shrimp on special, grouper cheeks, and the Mahi fish taco. Hands down, the shrimp was the best of the 3. Crispy with just the right amount of a delicious sauce. Grouper cheeks also quite good; tender, decent sized, and a good portion. The least favorite by a mile was the Mahi taco. It just wasn't very good. There was little flavor despite the menu description, the fish wasn't buttery and flaky but dried out, and there was literally nothing else really besides for toppings (often they will add lettuce, tomato, etc even if not listed on the menu). Not what we were expecting. It was just okay for us with the prices so high (That was not a $20 taco imo.)

Jackie AdlerJackie Adler
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Love this place! It is nothing short of amazing, from start to finish. Very small place, but very well run….we pull in, get the last parking spot, from a guy directing parking. Put our names in, told it would be a 45 minute wait, host directed us to the tiki hut out back to get a drink and wait…got a a beer and got seated at the outdoor bar within 15 minutes…ordered the smoked fish dip, all fish by the way, not fillers, very good, however….one of the specials was grouper cheeks….SOOOOO good!! My mouth is watering just writing this review, so fresh, cooked exactly perfect, they were so delicious, I can’t say that enough:) Then, there’s our entree’ Mahi tacos, again, so fresh, and cooked to perfection, not over cooked at all…this place is the real deal, one of my top 5 of all time! Can’t wait to go back! Local we sat next to rocked too, her name was Laura😉 Staff is awesome here too.

ChristoChristo
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12507 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210

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(941) 567-6206

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tidetablescortez.com

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4.7(1.5K reviews)

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Casual seafood eatery overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, with a marina & outdoor tiki bar.

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