Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 5474 reviews

What User likes about Fresco's Waterfront Bistro:
Hostess was very accommodating regarding seating us. Food, grouper and red snapper, was outstanding. Service was remarkable. A very pleasant experience. Will return next year for sure. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Fresco's Waterfront Bistro:
I visited this restaurant for an early lunch for the first time, and it was a lovely experience with a casual atmosphere. The service was excellent. Although the seafood options during lunch were a bit overpriced, overall it was a good experience. The music at the bar was quite loud, especially since the restaurant was empty at the time (though that seems to be common in many places). On a positive note, there’s free... View all feedback.

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Menu
4.0 ★ from 20 reviews

I visited this restaurant for an early lunch for the first time, and it was a lovely experience with a casual atmosphere. The service was excellent. Although th...

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I had a wonderful day at this waterfront bistro! The service was outstanding, and the food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be coming back!

The outdoor terrace is lovely, featuring plenty of tables, and I enjoyed my poke bowl quite a bit.

Hostess was very accommodating regarding seating us. Food, grouper and red snapper, was outstanding. Service was remarkable. A very pleasant experience. Will re...

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Fried calamari there is the best among all the restaurants we have tried, the grouper bites also loveable. We love the views and sometimes you will be scared by...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 727 reviews
PhilB
12.08.2023 - 18:22

The restaurant boasts a beautiful location and offers excellent seafood. The grouper special was absolutely delicious!

JohnandSteven
12.08.2023 - 18:22

We had an amazing experience with their lobster rolls right by the water. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and excellent service! The lobster was fresh and chil...

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OpenTable
12.08.2023 - 18:22

Fresco's consistently delivers exceptional service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. Although our favorite server, Chelsea, wasn't available during o...

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OpenTable
12.08.2023 - 18:22

We had our favorite server Chelsi, who gives the best service ever. The food was amazing as usual.

OpenTable
12.08.2023 - 18:22

Had the best server Chelsi!!!! We sat outside and the atmosphere with everything. Beautiful water, weather and sailboats. The food was so good!

Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 4717 reviews
Michelle
16.08.2023 - 10:51

This week, our wonderful friends took us on a boating trip around Tampa Bay, and what a delightful experience it was! The weather was flawless, the Bay was plea...

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JennyD
16.08.2023 - 10:51

The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the lobster salad, which was a special of the day. The salad featured fresh, crisp vegetables including lettuce, cu...

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Delores
16.08.2023 - 10:51

I stopped for a snack in the afternoon after exploring downtown and soaking in the sights (it was my vacation, after all!). My friend and I decided to escape th...

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Dave
16.08.2023 - 10:51

Awesome food and even better service. Carnot was outstanding....split our shared salad and even got a receipe for us! We'll be back!

Suzanne
16.08.2023 - 10:51

I recently visited this place for the first time. The view was amazing on the marina. I had a few drinks at the outside bar area. The Cosmo was delicious. The b...

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Top-rated
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Christine
29.10.2023 - 16:05

This restaurant is exceptional! We always make a point to stop here whenever we're in the area. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are all fantastic. I ordered a...

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Joe
29.10.2023 - 16:05

The food offered good value, since you can enjoy soup, a half salad, and an entrée for $20. My wife ordered the grouper sandwich, which was quite tasty and came...

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Mark
29.10.2023 - 16:05

I ordered the Yellowfin Salad… it was Spectacular with lots of flavor. My other half had the 3 item special… a good value… consisting of lobster bisque soup, sa...

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Vince
29.10.2023 - 16:05

I was blown away. This waterfront bar is a sleeper. Has that dive bar feel with incredible food. Look at these two plates. And right on the water. The Baja Taco...

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Stephen
29.10.2023 - 16:05

Great view. Great food. Great service. Have always liked anything we've ordered. It's a little pricey for lunch, but considering location and views, well worth...

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