A very overrated restaurant in Clearwater. The reception is cold and arrogant. I would call it "French atmosphere", except, it became obvious that the menu has no theme. Everything from Japanese to Mexican theme. Huh? The service was poor and unmotivated. The real arrogance came after the visit. The only reason I chose the place was because of "Open Table". I booked the reservation and my clients were seated when I arrived. After the uninspired visit, the next day I find that they had canceled my reservation for no reason given. I attempted to communicate with them several times on their website, but was "ghosted". They couldn't be trusted to respond as professionals and make good on a measly 100 points and all I got was bad attitude and mediocre service and food to show for it.
Cmbimonte
I made a reservation here based on Tripadvisor Reviews, but have to say I was dissapointed. Oysters Rockefeller was covered in Old Bay Seasoning, and they were slightly warm so the cheese was hardened. I hate Old Bay, and the server should tell you that so it's not a surprise. Husband ordered the Seafood Sampler, which the seafood part was good, but the cucumber salad dish, relish dish, and avocado dish take up half of the sampler, so not really a seafood sampler. I had the Mahi Mahi which was not sauted but fried, and very heavy. I did my best to remove the panko covering and just eat the fish, but it wasn't easy to do. My Husband got the Grouper with tomatoe, capers, onions and garlic, which was like a salsa on top of a very small piece of grouper. We ordered the au gratin potatoes as a side, and they were the most tasteless paper thin potatoes I have ever had. They are supposed to be in a creamy sauce, which this was mostly a mozzarella cheese sauce and the potatoes were semi raw. All in all, not a good experience, and won't recommend to anyone. Oh yes, and to top it all off, we noticed we were supposed to get bread right before our entre' arrived, with a dish of olive oil and basel, but we had to ask for it so kinda poor timing on that one. I would also like to mention that the blasting music on the outside deck was "Club" music, not dinner music. Techno does not make for a relaxing meal!
Angela King
This was the BEST meal I've had in a long time. I had the Island Seafood Bowl. Very good choice. skip the Paloma it was horrible. Can't wait to return when I'm back in Clearwater.
Harry Overend
Great service and food for a for a birthday celebration
KatieTags
We sat at the outside bar, and we arrived just around 4pm. It was pretty empty at the time so Dylan, the bartender, gave spent time making sure we were good to go. But as the bar filled up, it become nearly impossible to get his attention. It seems like maybe a second bartender was needed. The drinks we got were good but nothing to write home about. However the sushi rolls were incredible and I would get them every night if I could.
kooziepete
1st time there and probaly the last time when I have to pay to park were usually done. Food was Ok I'm not a seafood person however if you charge $37.00 for filet know how to cook it. Hockey pucks!. Also French fries at wendy's are better. I will say the cauliflower was fantastic wish i only ordered that, the rest was sub par. Waitress never asked us once for another drink either. Also very glad we ate outside due to the wood burning smoke filling the restuarant.
elcentro1
A local recommended this restaurant to my wife and I. And it did not disappoint. The seafood was delicious, and we had nice outdoor seating next to the water. I also liked the architecture of this restaurant. Our waitress was also so very nice.
1039
Visited recently with friends on the recommendation of a local. First of all our waiter was great, unfortunately I dont recall his name. Loved the nitro infused martinis. Food was a bit inconsistent. The octopus and scallops were good, tho not a fan of the bean puree the octopus was served on. The mussels seemed pretty small, tho the sauce they were in was very good. Grouper entre was ok.
Blakecellum
I used to come here as a kid growing up when I came to Clearwater for family vacations and it was great. Tonight was my first time back in eight years and I no longer can say the same. From the start the service was terrible. We waited around 15 minutes to be greeted and get water, and even then our server was clearly in a rush to be somewhere else. The start of our food experience was pretty good - the bread was fresh and the calamari we ordered for an appetizer was amazing. The rest was a let down. The steak my partner ordered was extremely bland and was only covered in butter - it was almost inedible. He also had to wait to get a steak knife to even eat the steak since our server did not bring one when the food was dropped off. My stuffed sea-bass tasted like someone dumped a container of salt on it, and the side mashed potatoes tasted worse than the kind you pour out of a bag. On top of that the service continued to be mediocre with our server rarely coming to check on us and attending to other tables instead. The restaurant also felt like a swamp as both of us were sweating the whole time. Overall the experience was a let down, and I definitely do not think I will return again.
Sara Bennett Mason
Kari was an awesome server, the Berries & Bubbles was fun and tasty and the food was very good.
This is a beautiful restaurant on the water. We sat inside because of the heat, but I would love to go back when it’s cooler and sit on the patio. The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable.
Stephanie C.
If you're down in the Clearwater area this is a nice restaurant to check out. This restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio that overlooks the water. The appetizers I ordered were fantastic however, my mahi mahi entree was very salty. They have a great selection of seafood dishes to choose from and the staff here are very welcoming and attentive.
KyMatthews
We visited during our anniversary trip and loved it. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! It’s definitely on our list of favorites places.
Nikki D.
The food and the atmosphere is absolute amazing. Views of the bay outside are pleasant and the staff is friendly. We will definitely return before our trips end. Highly recommend.
James J.
We've enjoyed two meals at the Island Way Grill. We sat outside on the water both times. Great food, great service, and wonderful ambiance.
A very overrated restaurant in Clearwater. The reception is cold and arrogant. I would call it "French atmosphere", except, it became obvious that the menu has no theme. Everything from Japanese to Mexican theme. Huh? The service was poor and unmotivated. The real arrogance came after the visit. The only reason I chose the place was because of "Open Table". I booked the reservation and my clients were seated when I arrived. After the uninspired visit, the next day I find that they had canceled my reservation for no reason given. I attempted to communicate with them several times on their website, but was "ghosted". They couldn't be trusted to respond as professionals and make good on a measly 100 points and all I got was bad attitude and mediocre service and food to show for it.
I made a reservation here based on Tripadvisor Reviews, but have to say I was dissapointed. Oysters Rockefeller was covered in Old Bay Seasoning, and they were slightly warm so the cheese was hardened. I hate Old Bay, and the server should tell you that so it's not a surprise. Husband ordered the Seafood Sampler, which the seafood part was good, but the cucumber salad dish, relish dish, and avocado dish take up half of the sampler, so not really a seafood sampler. I had the Mahi Mahi which was not sauted but fried, and very heavy. I did my best to remove the panko covering and just eat the fish, but it wasn't easy to do. My Husband got the Grouper with tomatoe, capers, onions and garlic, which was like a salsa on top of a very small piece of grouper. We ordered the au gratin potatoes as a side, and they were the most tasteless paper thin potatoes I have ever had. They are supposed to be in a creamy sauce, which this was mostly a mozzarella cheese sauce and the potatoes were semi raw. All in all, not a good experience, and won't recommend to anyone. Oh yes, and to top it all off, we noticed we were supposed to get bread right before our entre' arrived, with a dish of olive oil and basel, but we had to ask for it so kinda poor timing on that one. I would also like to mention that the blasting music on the outside deck was "Club" music, not dinner music. Techno does not make for a relaxing meal!
This was the BEST meal I've had in a long time. I had the Island Seafood Bowl. Very good choice. skip the Paloma it was horrible. Can't wait to return when I'm back in Clearwater.
Great service and food for a for a birthday celebration
We sat at the outside bar, and we arrived just around 4pm. It was pretty empty at the time so Dylan, the bartender, gave spent time making sure we were good to go. But as the bar filled up, it become nearly impossible to get his attention. It seems like maybe a second bartender was needed. The drinks we got were good but nothing to write home about. However the sushi rolls were incredible and I would get them every night if I could.
1st time there and probaly the last time when I have to pay to park were usually done. Food was Ok I'm not a seafood person however if you charge $37.00 for filet know how to cook it. Hockey pucks!. Also French fries at wendy's are better. I will say the cauliflower was fantastic wish i only ordered that, the rest was sub par. Waitress never asked us once for another drink either. Also very glad we ate outside due to the wood burning smoke filling the restuarant.
A local recommended this restaurant to my wife and I. And it did not disappoint. The seafood was delicious, and we had nice outdoor seating next to the water. I also liked the architecture of this restaurant. Our waitress was also so very nice.
Visited recently with friends on the recommendation of a local. First of all our waiter was great, unfortunately I dont recall his name. Loved the nitro infused martinis. Food was a bit inconsistent. The octopus and scallops were good, tho not a fan of the bean puree the octopus was served on. The mussels seemed pretty small, tho the sauce they were in was very good. Grouper entre was ok.
I used to come here as a kid growing up when I came to Clearwater for family vacations and it was great. Tonight was my first time back in eight years and I no longer can say the same. From the start the service was terrible. We waited around 15 minutes to be greeted and get water, and even then our server was clearly in a rush to be somewhere else. The start of our food experience was pretty good - the bread was fresh and the calamari we ordered for an appetizer was amazing. The rest was a let down. The steak my partner ordered was extremely bland and was only covered in butter - it was almost inedible. He also had to wait to get a steak knife to even eat the steak since our server did not bring one when the food was dropped off. My stuffed sea-bass tasted like someone dumped a container of salt on it, and the side mashed potatoes tasted worse than the kind you pour out of a bag. On top of that the service continued to be mediocre with our server rarely coming to check on us and attending to other tables instead. The restaurant also felt like a swamp as both of us were sweating the whole time. Overall the experience was a let down, and I definitely do not think I will return again.
Kari was an awesome server, the Berries & Bubbles was fun and tasty and the food was very good.
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a beautiful restaurant on the water. We sat inside because of the heat, but I would love to go back when it’s cooler and sit on the patio. The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable.
If you're down in the Clearwater area this is a nice restaurant to check out. This restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio that overlooks the water. The appetizers I ordered were fantastic however, my mahi mahi entree was very salty. They have a great selection of seafood dishes to choose from and the staff here are very welcoming and attentive.
We visited during our anniversary trip and loved it. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! It’s definitely on our list of favorites places.
The food and the atmosphere is absolute amazing. Views of the bay outside are pleasant and the staff is friendly. We will definitely return before our trips end. Highly recommend.
We've enjoyed two meals at the Island Way Grill. We sat outside on the water both times. Great food, great service, and wonderful ambiance.