Bayou Tavern
6814 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
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Address :
6814 Gulf Of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, FL, 34228 - Phone (941) 312-4975
- Website https://www.bayoutavern.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Max M.
Our party of three dined at the Bayou Tavern, an Italian restaurant on Longboat Key, Florida on Dec. 27, 2012. For appetizers, we had lobster bisque - delicious, and arugula salad with tomatoes and mozzarella -very good. For entrees, we chose veal Milanese, basa (fish) Francese and veal cannelloni, all of which were good. The décor is pleasant and low key. Service is cordial and competent. The restaurant feels comfortable and family friendly. Don't be deterred by its location in an otherwise deserted small mall. Our meal - two appetizers, three entrees, one glass of wine - came to about $77 plus $5 tax, which we considered a fair price for this meal. A good local spot.
(3)Gary S.
The place is the Best. You gotta try it. You will go back often like us. We found this little Jem by accident. Its Much more then a Tavern! !! All the dishes are prepared as you like. They will do anything you ask. Thr people ate very friendly. Service is Great. The view of the Bayou is very nice. Watch the fish jump. Gary & Lisa
(5)Michelle G.
We called at 4:45pm for a 6pm reservation for 20. Service was excellent and food was outstanding. Waiter James was one of the best we've ever been served by. Our group had pizza, lasagna, linguini luciana, basa. Sangria slso very good. Would definitely go back.
(5)Richard G.
We're here in town for our annual Longboat Key break from the brutal weather back home in Ohio. Thankfully, some things don't change...the take-out pizza from Bayou Tavern continues to be excellent. Couldn't recommend it more!
(4)Tim B.
Good, but not great, Italian food. We had a pizza and calamari for appetizers, neither was that good. Calamari portion was very small, and not cooked well. Pizza was fair, with minimal topping, but very good crust. Eggplant parm and baked lasagna tasted very good, but both looked a bit like a puddle of sauce when it was served. cannelloni stuffed with veal was the best dish of the night. We did experience a bit of the attitude others have written about by the owner, who left us standing at the door without acknowledging our presence for longer that he should have. Why an Italian restaurant is named Bayou Tavern is a mystery.
(3)Pam B.
Please,whatever you do open a can of soup before subjecting yourself to the insentivity and rude owner .i made 6 pm reservations for a certain table 2 weeks before coming.not only did we not have our special table it. We hadno table reservations AT all.they did seat us though.we order.my husband ordered coconut fried shrimp which came raw.when my husband showed our server it was raw, they took it back and and recooked the same shrimp! I know this because they recooked the half shrimp that had been raw and put it right back on the plate! My friend ordered a caesar salad( iceberg lettuce) and it came with no dressing.my entree(veal guidea) came with no articokes,4 slices of mushrooms and veal as tough as shoe leather.asked for ice cream for dessert and waited 1/2 hr. finally left with no dessert .never to return!!!
(1)Ron P.
As a New Yorker when I see the owner greeting I usually know its going to be a good experience. Apparently this guy did not get the memo, no one came to the table to ask how the meal was. In fact it seemed like the waitress was the only one who cared that the orders were wrong, the chicken was chewy and the service was slow, one hour to get the food and the place was half empty, wonder why. My young son ordered a chicken dish and asked for the mushrooms on the side, they did not come on the side. In fact the waitress slipped and said the cook was not happy about the request! Really, where is the owner, get him in the kitchen! The food was not so great that the cook should be a primadonna. On a positive note the waitresses are good, just get the cook on the ball this guy will put you out of business if you don't spend some time at the back of the house.
(2)Todd S.
Amazing food!!! The owner is pure Italian, everything is home made, amazing food!!!! Location is north longboat.. Try it out! :)
(5)Linda N.
I would definitely not recommend this place. Maybe because it is season and they are busy, but this is a restaurant and they need to deal with this. Service was not good. The wine we ordered was bad. We asked for a different wine and it took 15 minutes to get it. I had chicken marsala- I make it better at home. It was not fork tender and the sauce was thin and weak. $8 for a house salad is very high.
(1)Andy S.
My wife and I stopped into this restaurant this evening . The atmosphere was delightful. The restaurant sat on a bayou and had a Louisiana atmosphere. We were met by the owner and directed to a nice table in the bar section. My wife ordered the early bird. I ordered a full meal. The chicken cacciatore was above average. Though not traditional on the bone chicken, but very flavorful. The one negative is that a simple garden salad did not come with the full entrée but did with the early bird. The $5 extra for a small garden salad made the value of our meal more expensive than comparable restaurants in the area.
(3)joanne f.
This place better not lose their chef....because he is the only thing they have going! The owner is a total LBK snob. He will seat you the way he sees you dressed. Dont make his cut, get stuck in the front of the restaurant. Bartender was more interested in re-arranging the glasses than serving customers. Waiter would slam the drinks down on the table and walk away. Food is great...we had lasagna, spaghetti and the best bowl of lobster bisque on the key......but you had better be able to stomach the disinterested staff that starts from the very top!
(3)John C.
Went by boat - tied up to seawall in back. Great pizza. Earlybird by 5:45 rocks. Super nice wait staff and owner. Next time planning to call ahead and pick up pizza to take to longboat sunset.
(5)John S.
Food was delicious on level with NY Italian restaurants. Highly recommended chicken piccata
(5)Chris J.
Great food for a great price. Friendly service. Owners onsite to provide great service/ Always take friend and family here for a great meal.
(5)Penny B.
Come here often over the years. Always loved the food. Tonight was almost uneatable, chicken piccata was steamed small piece of chicken in forgettable sauce, fish was mushy and tasteless. Spoke to owner, he said he talked with chef and it is how it is done. Great waiter, will never go back. Too bad, use to love this place. Owner too arrogent for me.
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