Island Way Grill

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1. JB

   JeremyB

   Indiana

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service4ambience4

   Food came out well over cooked. Sent back same outcome. Very disappointing! Expected more, need to do better for this quality of restaurant.
   

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   JohnD

   New England

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   We arrived later than our reservation due to the HORRENDOUS traffic on the road to Clearwater Beach. We were stuck on the bridge for 45 minutes, and a couple walking beat us to the restaurant. Fortunately, the restaurant called to ensure we were coming and to hold our table. So, we were kind of rushed due to our reservation at the end of the day. The restaurant was 'breaking down' the buffet about 40 minutes after we arrived. Valet parking helped, good attendants. The staff got us to a table, in good spirits, quickly. The buffet was somewhat overwhelming - so much good food. Food quality was good and table service was excellent (the free Mimosa didn't hurt either) Oysters on the half shell, fresh shrimp, roast beef, sushi, a vegan table, hot breakfast dishes, an extensive salad table, and a dessert table with many wonderful choices. Finally, you could order additional items from your server - Eggs Benedict, Avacado Toast, Fresh Fruit, etc. Overall an excellent dining experience. Lesson Learned: book a reservation earlier in the day and not on a national holiday!!
   

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   RolloB

   Tampa

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service2ambience5

   Sitting outside for Sunday brunch is a treat at Island Way Grill. A wide variety with nice presentations and an abundance of food was available. The weather made for a perfect setting. Our only complaint was about our server. She greeted us in the beginning and then disappeared until the end. No water refills, no plates removed, and no opportunity to order another Bloody Mary. Other than that, the brunch at Island Way grill is not to miss.
   

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4. LS

   LaraS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   Such a beautiful experience. Our server could have been a little more attentive. She disappeared for very long periods of time.
   

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   JimL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Quality and variety of food was Exceptional! See you again soon.
   

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   SusanD

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely the best meal from Appetizers to desserts that my husband and I have ever had!
   

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   Kris

   Tampa

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I had the absolute best spicy margarita & fresh fish at Island Way!
   

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   Mike

   Chicago

   39 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place. Amazing brunch and a must. Awesome sushi!
   

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   JoanneK

   Atlanta Metro

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a wonderful dinner here. Fish was great and the steaks were perfect. Our party of four had a very nice time.
   

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    DanielB

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday Donner for my wife and her sister was great.
    

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    DiscriminatingEater

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Not quite as good as last week because lobster tail was much smaller and not quite as tasty. Service was still good. Daughter loved her chicken piccata. The house salad with pumpkin seeds is unique and flavorful.
    

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    LaurieA

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    I would give it another chance but our server must have been very new. Brought us the wrong food and didn't offer more drinks.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our experience at Island Way Grill was amazing! We have been to one of their sister restaurants- Salt Rock Multiple times however this was our first time here, it will definitely not be our last! We enjoyed both of our drinks, appetizers, meals, and overall experience. Please keep the orange marmalade scallop appetizer special!! They were the best thing we have ever had!
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    We had a reservation and still waited an hour for our table. When we questioned this the response from the hostess was, “everyone has a reservation.” I don’t think they know what the word reservation actually means.
    

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    DiscriminatingEater

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve been to Island Way Grill many times, but last night May have been the best meal I’ve had there! House salad, lobster tail with wasabi mashed potatoes, bread with seasoned dipping. Delicious!!! I may have to go back next week. 😀
    

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    EricS

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great overall experience. Staff there is tenured, very knowledgeable and very helpful. Will visit again
    

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Waiter was not polished and unprofessional. Food was good but a little haphazardly prepared. Have been to Island Way many times. This experience was not up to previously established standards. Will try again but with some reservation…. Sorry to see that one of our favorite places in Clearwater hasn’t maintained standards post Covid.
    

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    JohnS

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food as always! Look forward to our next visit.
    

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    TylerN

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and reasonably priced for a tourist area. Great service. The key lime pie was amazing. I had the ribeye…cooked perfectly. My wife had the grouper Piccatta style…very good.
    

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    drewm

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From St Pete. Well worth the trip. Highly recommend
    

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    golfnut

    Jacksonville

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    The restaurant was not crowded but the waitress was more interested in her cell phone than taking care of her customers
    

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    WilliamM

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1

    Very disappointed. They handed us a pager and told us approximately 30 minutes to wait when we arrived for our reservation. 2 other parties told us they waited more than an hour for their reservations. We luckily were seated approximately 25 minutes after our reservation and inside. My wife tried to order fish but they were out of grouper, mahi-mahi, and salmon. This was also one of the loudest restaurants that I have ever eaten at. Noise level at hurt your ears levels. This was the 3rd dinner of our long weekend. It’s the only one we did not rate a 5.
    

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    SamanthaG

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a terrible experience. The server could not be bothered and would not stay long enough to finish your thought or order. We waited incredibly long in between each time we saw her. Complained to management and he brushed us off. Food was overpriced and tasted terrible. Sent back our food but management would not fix the complaint and we paid almost $200 for food sent back to the kitchen.
    

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    KimB

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    We had to wait 15 min to get seated for a reservation. It’s not call ahead seating! And when we did get seated ,there were plenty of tables open. The food was very good ! However, it was very disappointing that they were out of many of menu options.
    

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    AnitaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    First time dining at Island Way Grill! Great experience and staff friendly. I had a steak dinner it was absolutely delicious 🤤 and I loved the waterfront view. I recommend this restaurant to anyone. Oh forgot about the Valet guys were a plus working hard to move cars in and out!
    

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    KaitlynC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic meal! Every item we ordered was amazing and the service was great; 10/10 recommend
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service, staff, & food! Would recommend to anyone!
    

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28. LW

    LisaW

    Boise

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Food delicious, nice server but relatively incompetent, had to ask for menu item 4 x, appetizers served and part of dish was served after appetizer was served, table was not cleared of dishes and glasses until asked, after all of this server sits down at our table to show me pictures of his dog. Sheesh.
    

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    JaneB

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the 2nd time we came and once again it didn’t disappoint us! Good was outstanding! My husband had the surf and turf and it melted in your mouth. I had the twin lobsters. Outstanding!
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great meal, all 4 of us. Sat on the patio which was delightful!
    

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31. DM

    DaniM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We're now at the age where we go out during the week so we get the experience and the vibe...and this place delivered! Our waiter Justin was awesome! Courteous, funny, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The ambience was great... i mean, who can complain about a sunset dinner by the water. The food 10/10...that lamb🤤🤤 the mash...🤤🤤🤤🤤 the steak🤤😩😩😩🤤🤤🤤 and dont get me started on th warm butter cake.🫠🫠🫠.... will we be back? Bet on it!
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambience and food were perfect. Loved sitting outside on the patio during sunset. . Kudos to Ashley,our waitress who provided excellent suggestions and impeccable service.
    

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    Leslie

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our Server, Tiffany, did a great job with our table of 3 adults. We sat outdoors and the weather and food were both great. The fresh bread and dipping oil were both delicious. The Florida Roll Appetizer was good enough to be my entree. The Edamame was very fresh. The single Lobster tail was also very good. The Chicken Piccata had a nice buttery taste with just enough lemon-not overwhelming. The Duroc Pork Chop is always delicious and does not lose its tenderness when rewarmed the next day. We took home and enjoyed the Turtle Cheesecake. We are from out-of-town and always go to Island Way Grill when in the Clearwater,Fl. area.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service Carina R. Was awesome. We all had a great time and the food and drinks were amazing. And thanks Dylan for the after dinner drinks at the main bar
    

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35. EQ

    Enjoy1Qualitymeal

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it. We cannot wait to try the brunch sometime. We hear it is great.
    

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    DonE

    Naples

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    This is our favorite fresh fish place in Clearwater. The food is wonderful and cooked to perfection. The views are nice and the service was good. Highly recommend.
    

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    JeffO

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Came to the Sunday Brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day early. We were a party of 7. Had absolutely perfect service, taking special orders, refilling drinks and removing plates we no longer needed. The food was excellent for a buffet and everything was replenished quickly when necessary. Our party all enjoyed the raw oysters and steamed large shrimp so we felt the brunch was an excellent value.
    

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    JaneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great food and location! We all thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We will be back
    

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    Katherine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Sunday brunch at Island Way is a must. The variety of food offerings is excellent. Our waiter John was fabulous! I cannot wait to go back.
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Buffet food was great at always but our server never came by to ask if we needed anything. I tried several times to wave him down but he walked right by our table without acknowledging. It's our first disappointing service. I'm glad it wasn't our first time because it would have definitely discouraged us from coming back. Additionally, the hostess insisted on sitting us at a table with no umbrella saying that was all she had until I pointed at several tables with umbrellas. I realize that servers have sections but I don't want to be forced to sit somewhere when there are clearly other tables available.
    

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