Floridays Woodfire Grill - Bradenton

This restaurant deserves high praise. After my second visit, I felt compelled to share my review since both experiences were excellent. I ordered the fish dish, which was beautifully presented, and I was very pleased with it. My companion had the fish tacos, which were also served beautifully. Each time we were there, our server was polite and attentive. I also had the pleasure of meeting Cris, the new General Manager, who made an effort to visit each table to discuss the dining experience and gather feedback. We’re looking forward to our next visit and enjoying another sunset!

We sat outside and enjoyed a nice view, and our server was very pleasant and friendly, although not particularly attentive. Given that the restaurant was quite empty, that was a bit surprising, but she still did her best. Overall, the experience fell short for such a special occasion. We have had Thanksgiving menus at other restaurants that were absolutely delightful, so we expected something similar. This restaurant may be better on a regular day, but I wouldn't recommend it for a special event. I had even made reservations for my family visiting from the city, and I found myself apologizing repeatedly. The calamari was extremely chewy, resembling large rubber bands, and the grouper was very bland. These were the appetizers we opted for since the main dishes were so overpriced and ridiculous. The pot roast alone was $25. The biggest disappointments were the lack of communication, the unwelcome surprise with the menu, and the food being just passable at inflated prices. I really can't see us returning to this restaurant.

The service was excellent, but the food was just average.