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
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 :

marlene-w-horse702
13.06.2025

One of my favorites!! Repeat customer! First started coming here on vacay as best seafood near AMI! Then moved close by, added bonus! Seafood is excellent- hint- they own a seafood market close by tooooo! Reasonable prices, not touristy, bands onthe weekends. Liz is the best server!!!! A hidden gem if you can find it.

kay-luczak
13.06.2025

I don't care what you order at Cortez kitchen the food is absolutely wonderful. The best hamburger I have ever had anywhere and I've been many places for hamburgers. Is their seafood platter is fabulous. And their blackened Mai mai is superb. Add to thatgreat music on Friday Saturday and Sunday Cortez kitchen cannot be beat.

steve-rosensweig
25.02.2025

Great atmosphere if the smell of fresh seafood doesn't bother you. Good place to catch live music and your standard fare of FL food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

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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