The Ugly Grouper - Family restaurant in Holmes Beach - 5704 Marina Dr, USA

We stopped here for lunch and drinks. The grouper tacos and pineapple coleslaw were the best we had during our stay in AMI. Fast, friendly service from Jacki. Tasty drinks. Expensive souvenirs and pricey food $$$ but a fun time was had by all. I would return but hopefully during happy hour to save some cash.

Went with my husband and son on vacay. I had to try the famous “grouper tacos” and so glad that I did! They were sumptuous to say the least. My husband had the burger and my son had the adult portion of grouper bites. We were all very full and loved our server. Atmosphere was fun. I played the ring toss game and had to get a picture next to the ugly grouper. I highly recommend this spot. Great value and price, well worth it. Outdoor seating was pleasant as the oversized fans placed in all directions, kept us cool.

This place is great for having a happy hour drink or catching some live entertainment, however, I wouldn’t recommend eating here. The mussels didn’t taste fresh and were over cooked, not to mention cold when they came out. The best thing about this place was the drinks and liveliness of the venue. For food it’s overpriced and underwhelming. My daughters cheeseburger was the best thing I tasted from this place and it was very plain.

Our food and drinks were great. They came out on a timely fashion and the service was even more fantastic! We had Jacki as our server and she was amazing ! So kind to our little one, even gave her a squishy toy which she loved dearly ! I hope they give her a raise as she made our experience so pleasant and guaranteed our return as we come to Longboat key 6 weeks out of the year. Thank you Jacki we hope to see you again !

Had heard great things about the Ugly Grouper and they were absolutely right! Our server Jacki was excellent! Fun atmosphere and terrific food! Had a variety of appetizers: fried green tomatoes with crab, Cheese logs, chicken bites, and pulled pork nacos. All were excellent and enough for another meal!

The place only has outdoor seats, there are many covered spaces and enough fans for all diners, the atmosphere is informal, relaxed and fun. Cole was a great server always with a very good attitude, he even did what a good server should do when a costumer didn’t like something, just remove it from the table and take it off the account. The food was good, nothing spectacular but it had an acceptable flavor, the best dish was a appetizer the “Crab stuffed shrimp” The drinks were not to our liking, they all seemed to lack flavor, quality and liquor, they tasted like lemonade from fountain. I find the place very expensive for what they offer, but it is a very touristy place, I guess that’s why the prices.

Really amazing lunch and dinner spot next to the beach. Family dinner was a hit with large fried cheese sticks, crab fried green tomatoes, fried zucchini, and clam chowder as apps and they were all delicious. The dinner didn't disappoint either from grouper tacos with the perfect french fries, the grilled chicken sandwiches with bacon and the works, everything was perfect! The winning dish hands down was the spicy pasta grouper dish, featuring andouille sausage, jumbo shrimp in a creamy flavorful sauce! Next time I return, I will definitely have that dish. Best part is walking on the beach afterwards. Our waitress Shelby was so accommodating and took great care with servicing our table!

I came from PA to visit family. This was the best fish taco I've had in a long time. The clam chowder was amazing, and the pineapple coleslaw was an unexpected delight. I was disappointed they didn't have a shirt in the size I was looking for, but that shows me how busy and loved they are. The Ugly Grouper artwork is the best thing in Bradenton. Thank you for a great meal and a memorable time!!!