Cortez Kitchen

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Cortez Kitchen

Cortez Kitchen
4.3 / 5 (8312 reviews)

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Nestled on the waterfront, Cortez Kitchen offers a lively atmosphere filled with live music and a casual vibe. While some patrons rave about the fresh seafood and flavorful dishes like the crab specials and braised short ribs, others have noted inconsistencies in food quality, with complaints of overcooked items and flat drinks. Service can be hit or miss, as some guests report friendly staff while others experience delays. The setting is charming but may come with unwelcome pests, so bug spray is recommended. Overall, this restaurant is a mixed bag, blending a fun ambiance with varying culinary experiences.

Last update: 15.04.2026 from: Stephanie

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 8312 reviews
jeff-rodgers-cat4
08.10.2024

This place has just had a complete makeover with a brand new menu! It will definitely be one of our favorites for a long time to come! Great job JB!

bri-suzano
08.10.2024

The Kitchen is back and better than ever! The new menu is incredibly delicious! The place is spotless and fresh, and all the servers and staff are very welcoming! Our bartender, Josh, was exceptional! Robyn and Carter in the kitchen prepared our meals exactly as we ordered and even brought them to our table! The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the staff was friendly! You really can’t go wrong with this hidden gem in Cortez!!!

randee-long
08.10.2024

Great food for the price. Close to Anna Maria Island.

stephanie-w-bank3-1
13.06.2025

We were a party of 4 adults on Friday evening. The food was just ok. I got the blackened grouper sandwich with onion rings. Hubs got peel eat shrimp and fries, friends got grouper sandwiches as well. I don't think it was worth the price to be honest.The beer was flat and not very cold. There was a live band playing at 7pm. We could barely fit through the tables, chairs, anddancing patrons to find a table out from under the cover. We could barely hear each other over the music. The bathroom alongwith most of the restaurant was dingy and did not look like they wipe down the tops of cabinets or display cases. By the timeour food arrived we were being eaten alive by sand fleas or noseeums. My legs are covered with bites. We were all a littledisappointed overall.

sylvia-brauler
13.06.2025

I got a fried grouper sandwich with hush puppies. The sandwich was amazing, the hush puppies were moist delicious. Vanessa was my server. She suggested this awesome sauce she loves to dip her hushpuppies in made it special. This was to die for!!! What a fabulous server super kind human being! I definitely will be back :

FAQ

As a customer, you can use the WLAN of the place at no extra cost.

The restaurant offers you menus with ingredients that come directly from surrounding farms.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sports are shown.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant also takes various credit cards.

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