Gulf Drive Cafe Bradenton Beach Fl

It is now The Dockside Social Bar Grill , new menu and Chef. We went there last night. We felt the menu is not quite as upmarket but the food is good. We chose to sample some appetizers. We had volcano shrimp which were really good as was the Mangrove Tempura roll. We would have ate more but we had the chicken roll which is a gut buster.

The Blu Mangrove has a blue theme as a decoration. They are located at Riviera Dunes Marina with water view. This considered a nice dinning place with relaxing atmosphere. I do see their diner menu is at the middle high side price range. But their lunch special is definitely very affordable. I got the lunch special with 10 oz rib eye. It good deal for the lunch. The steak was cook above my order. I have ask for medium rare but come as medium to medium well. However, it is still a good quality of steak. It is soft and tender. The side come with chef veggies. It was stir fry very well. Service is average good. Attentive but close up can better for the wait to get the check. I like the outside seating with Marina view. It is definitely a good dating spot.

We had a great time, as always, at Blu Mangrove. Briana was kind, attentive, and helped make our evening fun. The mussels, clams...and the toast...are our favorite Happy Hour treats. You'll enjoy the food, the company, the music, and the people taking care of you.

This is a slightly upscale place that is fun for outings with friends. It isn't super kid friendly but more of a place to start a night out at. The food is pretty good. I have found that I usually end up paying about $40 for a meal and a drink or two. There are a few gluten free options but not as many as I would like there to be. I have found the staff to be friendly. The owner is gracious and likes to welcome people, which encourages me to go back. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Outside they have live music from time to time. The view outside is of a marina with lots of boats.

Went in with my girlfriend the bartenders made a very loud comment as we sat down it 's sugar daddy night later asked the bartender what that was about so she gladly explained !!! These guys come in with very young girls so that 's what 's up !!! I left no tip and haven 't returned !!! People that come to eat and listen to music are GUEST !!! and you need them to have a job ! Two bartenders both very rude .... so bye ! And shame on you !! This was back a few months but still haven 't returned